SKU: HL.50490629

ISBN 9781458415950. UPC: 884088607340. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Composed for Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare, the composer writes: Same Train, in many arrangements seems to sing of good news coming. But – maybe it was the relentlessness, the conclusiveness of the title phrase – I wondered if what was coming might actually have been a funeral train: coming for “our sister, our mother,” and...soon enough for us, too. I thought of so many other spirituals which sing about dark truths in bright music, and wondered if I couldn't use the imitative, “ch-ch-train” ostinato to honor that willfully smiling aspect of the piece, while also freeing the harmonies to make audible the more disconsolate feelings underneath.

SKU: HL.360490

ISBN 9781705124673. UPC: 840126949018. 6.0x9.0x0.47 inches.

Tesfa Wondemagegnehu writes, “The compendium you hold in your hands represents the glimmering of the North Star. All thought-leaders and outstanding practitioners of our time, these authors have provided myriad ways to navigate through the messy, deafening, and sometimes terrifying chaos around us.” Choral Reflections offers inspiration, ideas, and insights for conductor-teachers at any stage. The goal for Choral Reflections is to provide a platform for a new and more representative cross-section of American choral conductor-teachers to share their reflections, beliefs, values, and visions for the choral art. The thirty contributors are: Hilary Apfelstadt, Anton Armstrong, Geoffrey Boers, Edith A. Copley, Rollo A. Dilworth, Jason Max Ferdinand, Lynne Gackle, Janet Galvan, Lynnel Joy Jenkins, Craig Hella Johnson, Ann Howard Jones, Henry H. Leck, Iris S. Levine, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Kevin McBeth, Marcela Molina, Gary Packwood, Rosephanye Powell, Amanda Quist, Doreen Rao, Jeffery B. Redding, Eugene Rogers, Diana V. Saez, Pearl Shangkuan, Tom Shelton, Sandra Snow, Andre J. Thomas, Betsy Cook Weber, Brad Wells, and Jace Kaholokula Saplan.

SKU: HL.157811

UPC: 888680610111. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This gospel-flavored work is a setting of lyrics by famed Harlem Renaissance composer/poet James Rosamund Johnson, depicting the power of music to change darkness to light and sadness to joy. A wonderful selection for combined choirs and festival performances!

SKU: HL.360474

ISBN 9781789361919. UPC: 840126990867. 9.0x12.0x0.242 inches.

Rockschool Acoustic is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including Alanis Morissette, Robert Johnson, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: HL.144027

UPC: 888680060268. 6.75x10.5 inches. Czech.

Randall Johnson is a master at combining traditional and jazz styles. The Latin Benedictus text harkens to an ancient time, and after a solemn start, the music suddenly breaks into a fast and festive roll. Selected for the Randy Stenson Male Chorus Series, this is a great high school or festival number. This piece was performed at the 2015 ACDA National Convention. Medium difficulty.

SKU: HL.1118223

ISBN 9781705180921. UPC: 196288106883. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

Bruce Tippette's setting of the Johnson poem is gentle and graceful, capturing the music-themed text. The piano accompaniment is supportive yet has an orchestral quality that moves with the dynamic vocal contrasts and melodic phrases. “No nights are dark, no days are long, while in my heart there dwells a song I softly sing.”.