SKU: HL.14000916

ISBN 9788759859179. 12.0x16.5x0.538 inches. English.

Stratifications was composed by Hans Abrahamsen in 1973-75 and was premiered in the summer 1977 by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at the Young Nordic Music Festival in Reykjavik. Programme note: The stratifications referred to in the title unfold two different levels. There is the stratification of the time dimension produced by the opposition of contrasting parts, at the same time the polyphony, the presence of several simultaneously sounding layers, is of great importance to the music. By garish colours and clear-cut outlines a polyrhythmic simultaneousness of simple melodies is produced with more gestic music and other material which give a peculiar set piece-like effect inthe sound picture. The new simplicity details are here woven together in a new kind of complex whole. Stratifications begins with a series of concretistic masklike pictures of the music. It is like seeing lantern slides. But this fictive form crackles and the music gets attentive and real. The music is in a night-mare condition, where it is not getting anywhere in spite of a great dynamic display. But finally is liberating itself and rising in triumph.

SKU: AP.48099

ISBN 9781470655105. UPC: 038081554419. English.

Written in the key of D minor, Minor Altercations by Anthony Granata is an intense, contemporary piece opening with an accented, off-beat rhythmic motif that constantly returns as new material is gradually built upon it. Your orchestra will sound like they're arguing, fighting, or possibly having a small (minor) altercation. Featuring counterpoint, rhythmic independence, a contrasting middle section, and a powerful coda, this exciting piece will engage and challenge your orchestra. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49464

ISBN 9781470650223. UPC: 038081571003. English.

Written to help students develop their spiccato bow stroke, this energetic piece is a joyful celebration from the very first measure. The left hand challenges are minimal, allowing the players to focus on controlling their bow on and off the string. A contrasting call-and-response B section in minor mode briefly slows the pace down before the party resumes again. Over time, the overall tempo can be increased as the students become more and more proficient with this all important bow technique. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:30).

SKU: HL.49015541

ISBN 9790001121040. 8.25x11.75x0.141 inches.

SKU: KN.8664

UPC: 822795086645.

With strong accents, vibrant tremolos, a suspenseful trill, and pizzicatos in just the right places, this pulsating portrait of bulls running freely through the streets of Pamplona, Spain is destined to be a big winner with players and audiences. Duration 2:10. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: RM.COCC03060-CO

SKU: RM.COCC03063-BA

ISBN 9790231030631.

SKU: AP.47479S

UPC: 038081544878. English.

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune.
Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countryside providing entertainment to any and all. Their repertoire included songs, dances, jokes, and storytelling. One could find them all over Europe and America from the Middle Ages up until the 20th century. As traveling musicians, they relied on catch tunes that could easily be learned and communicated to their audiences. They were in the business of uplifting people's spirits through fun and laughter.