ProgramNotes

Sergei Rachmaninoff?s Alla Marciain g Minor is arguably one of his most popular pieces that is still playedtoday. This prelude was included asnumber 5 in his Opus 23, a set of ten preludes for solo piano. Rachmaninoff himself premiered this preludein Moscow in 1903, along with Preludes 1 and 2 from this set. It begins with quiet yet decisive sixteenthnote figures setting the mood for a minor march. Following this, the relative major Eb comesin full force expanding this sixteenth note figure with a descant-like melody. After a return to g minor, the energy of theopening march dissipates as a new lyrical melody takes the forefront,accompanied by sweeping arpeggios. Thissection is much melancholier than before. As this theme fades, the march returns slowly out of the mist that theprevious section created. It builds tothe return of the Eb major section that leads into a continuation of the marchtheme. This fades into a quick risingfigure to finish the prelude. Thisarrangement captures both the energy of the march and the beauty of the lyricalmiddle section.



Instrumentation

2 Flutes

2 Oboes

2 Clarinets (B flat)

2 Bassoons

4 Horns (F)

3 Trumpets (B flat)

2 Trombones

1 Bass Trombone

1 Tuba

Timpani

Snare Drum

Tambourine

Harp (substitute piano ifnecessary)

Violins I and II

Viola

Violincello

Double Bass

The dynamic Game of Thrones theme, in an arrangement which brings the energy of the original to life. For Flexemble - perfect for school groups and education projects where the instrumentation needs to be flexible, you can mix and match so that everyone can join in.

*NOW WITH HORN IN F*

Descant Recorder/Flute 1: Intermediate
Descant Recorder/Flute 2: Easy (B, A, G only)
Oboe: Fairly easy
Clarinet 1 in Bb: Intermediate
Clarinet 2: Easy
Alto Sax 1: Intermediate
Alto Sax 2: Easy
Horn in F: Fairly easy
Trumpet: Fairly easy
Guitar: notated and chord parts, fairly easy
Keyboard: Fairly easy
Percussion: bass or low drum, glockenspiel, cymbals
Violin 1: Intermediate
Violin 2: Easy/Intermediate
Violin 3/Viola: Easy (no low 2nd fingers)
Cello: Easy/Intermediate
Bass: Fairly easy
Easy Violin: open strings only
Easy Cello: open strings and 1st fingers only

Teacher Guide Piano
Teacher Guide Treble Clef in C
Teacher Guide Treble Clef in Bb
Teacher Guide Cello
Core Score
Full Score

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Lent & Easter Musical

Based on the Gospel of Mark, Allen Pote and Tom Long have created a 35-minute retelling of last week of Christ's life, with passionate music, riveting lyrics and narration. Performed in its entirety, the musical makes the full journey from Palm Sunday to Easter morning and climaxes with Allen Pote's blockbuster anthem "On the Third Day. " The work may be adapted to work as a Lenten cantata by omitting either or both of the first and last pieces. An other variation would be to sing the "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday, then on Good Friday the bulk of the work, saving "On the Third Day" your Easter morning service. Accompaniment may be provided by just piano, CD track, or a small instrumental ensemble composed by Mark Kellner. Allen Pote's memorable melodies interact beautifully with Tom Long's lyrics to provide a profoundly moving musical work, which perfectly commemorates the sacrificial death of Christ "At the Ninth Hour. " The Orchestration by Mark Kellner contains a Conductor's Score and parts for: 18 Handbells (A4-G7), Piano, Flute, Oboe, Horn in F, Percussion, Violins 1 & 2, Cello, Bass Guitar, and Synth String Reduction. The separate handbell part, depending on the selection, is for up to 18 bells (A4-G7).