(Traditional Irish). Arranged by Matthew Oltman. For SATB choir (a cappella). Advent and Christmas. Matthew D. Oltman Choral Series. Main Key: E Flat Major. Christmas and Sacred. Difficulty: Medium (Adult). Duration 1 minute 30 seconds. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: XC.ICB2403

March. Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Intermezzo Grade 2-2.5. March. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2403. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2403).

9 x 12 inches.

Matthew R. Putnam knows how to write a march! Quirky and unique, while also conforming to traditional march form, Razzmatazz is the perfect introduction to march style. Perfect for any concert program, this new march is one for the books!

Orchestra Voice Soli, SATB Choir/SATB, Soprano in ripieno (Cantus-firmus-Choir for Soprano), 2 Orchestras: I: 2 Blockenflute, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes /2 Oboe d'amroe, 2 Oboe da caccia, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello/Contrabss, Viola da gamba, organ; Orchestra II: 2 Flutes, 2 Ob

SKU: CA.3124420

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. Matthauspassion. Innovative practice aids, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Single Part, Viola da gamba. BWV 244. 8 pages. Duration 175 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.244/20. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3124420).

ISBN 9790007211363. Language: German/English.

Practical performing Urtext edition based on the latest state of Bach research. Every era hears and interprets Bach anew, and every era also evaluates the sources afresh and with new eyes. 40 years after the publication of the St. Matthew Passion in the New Bach Edition, Klaus Hofmann, Director of the Johann Sebastian Bach Institute Gottingen for many years and a contributing editor to the New Bach Edition, presents a new edition. Hofmann has placed the study of the sources at the service of musical practice and the detailed investigation of Bach's intentions. Bach scholars are well aware that Bach's original score and performance parts, running to almost 500 pages of music, are full of ambiguities and contradictions, particularly regarding articulation, which constantly challenge performers to new interpretations. Hofmann discusses these and other problems in a concise critical report, frequently arriving at new conclusions in the process. Extensive notes about parallel passages offer valuable help for interpretation. Special attention was devoted to the performance material with regard to practical needs. Thus, for example the text incipits are also printed in the instrumental parts (including tacet passages). In short - an Urtext edition for practical performance based on the latest findings in Bach research. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124400.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: XC.ICB2107FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Intermezzo Concert Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and Contest. Score Only. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2107FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2107FS).

UPC: 812598036343. 9 x 12 inches.

In the style of a Spanish march, and the form of a traditional march, Matthew R. Putnam’s La Matriarcha is a unique new addition to the march repertoire that your ensemble will love!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: XC.ICB1905FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Intermezzo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Classical, Acoustic. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB1905FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB1905FS).

UPC: 812598031409. 9 x 12 inches.

Dynamic and Fresh! Composer Matthew R. Putnam brings a delightful; new work to the concert band. Students will love the harmonies and rhythmic feel of Abundant Bliss.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DCB2108FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Da Capo Concert Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and Contest. Score Only. Excelcia Music Publishing #DCB2108FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DCB2108FS).

UPC: 812598036183. 9 x 12 inches.

Make your band sound big and full with the wonderful Tutti sections in Tokens of Esteem. No wonder Matthew R. Putnam’s younger band music is always so popular.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: WJ.ABW2402

Fastest Snake in the West. Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Achievement Grade 1.5. Contest/Festival. Set of parts. Wingert-Jones Publications #ABW2402. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications (WJ.ABW2402).

9 x 12 inches.

From the beginning, this new work for developing band grabs on and doesn't let go! If you don't like snakes get ready, the sidewinder is equal parts spooky as it is awe-inspiring, and this twisty-turning new piece by Composer Matthew R. Putnam is no exception!

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DCB2401FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Da Capo Grade 1. Contest/Festival. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #DCB2401FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DCB2401FS).

9 x 12 inches.

This inspiring new work for developing bands written by Matthew Putnam has equal parts teachable moments and engaging material to keep them coming back for more. Well-orchestrated so your ensemble will sound big and full, with lots of opportunities for any type of concert program. This one is a hit!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: XC.ICB2107

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Intermezzo Concert Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and Contest. Score and Parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2107. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2107).

UPC: 812598036886. 9 x 12 inches.

In the style of a Spanish march, and the form of a traditional march, Matthew R. Putnam’s La Matriarcha is a unique new addition to the march repertoire that your ensemble will love!

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45799S

Recorded by American Authors. Composed by Aaron Accetta, David Rublin, James Shelley, Jonnie Davis, Matthew Sanchez, Michael Goodman, and Zachary Barnett. Arranged by Victor Lopez. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Pop Young Band. Pop. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:45. Alfred Music #00-45799S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45799S).

UPC: 038081523989. English. Zachary Barnett; James Shelley; Matthew Sanchez; David Rublin; Aaron Accetta; Jonnie Davis; Michael Goodman [American Authors].

With an electronic dance beat and a hint of Latin flavor, the American Authors anthem, Go Big or Go Home, is a perfect fit for enthusiastic school concerts. Go big and get your audience excited with this bright and energetic sing-along hit. (2:45).

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: XC.RCB1904FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Rhapsody Band Series. Concert and Contest. Classical, Acoustic. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #RCB1904FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.RCB1904FS).

UPC: 812598031515. 9 x 12 inches.

“The Great Clipper Race seeks to transport musicians and listeners to the mid 1800’s, a time when clipper ships sailed the seas ferrying cargos from exotic locales to Europe and the Americas. Composer Matthew R. Putnam weaves a tale of intrigue and adventure on the high seas!

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: XC.PCB2203FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Concert Concert Band. Prelude Grade .5. Festival. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #PCB2203FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.PCB2203FS).

12 x 9 inches.

Matthew Putnam is fast becoming a composer that beginning band conductors turn to for pieces that inspire students and make them sound their best. Megaliths is an aggressive piece with strong angular melodic material and rhythms that will drive your students to want to play it again and again.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: XC.ICB2305FS

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Concert Concert Band. Intermezzo Grade 2-2.5. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2305FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2305FS).

Dedicated to the late John Kinyon, this new overture for band is an homage in all the best ways. Lush harmonies, beautiful melodies, and an accessible form are all on display. Teaching with this piece will be made easy, as Matthew R. Putnam knows how to make your band sound its best.

Band Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS200

Composed by Matthew R. Putnam. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+6+3+3+2+1+3+16+4+4+2+2 pages. Duration 2:15. Carl Fischer Music #YPS200. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS200).

ISBN 9781491152201. UPC: 680160909704. Key: D minor.

Step right up, ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange, or “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a bygone era when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities. Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups and is a great way to expose students to the march form and style without sounding like your typical march.
Step right up ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, step right up! See the exotic, the strange, and the magical at the Cirque de L’étrange. Welcome to the Cirque de L’étrange, known in English as the “Circus of the Strange.” This piece evokes a time of a bygone era, a time when circuses and carnivals provided people from all walks of life a chance to see human and animal oddities that were sources of both delight and horror. While many of these sideshow attractions were deemed fraudulent, it did not deter the crowds from flocking to be shocked and awed. I have always held a special place in my heart for the showmanship of carnivals, because my grandfather dearly loved them. For much of his life, he worked at fairs and carnivals selling cotton candy and candy apples. A large portion of my days when growing up were spent running around fairgrounds and helping my grandfather with his stand. He imparted in me a love for the cunning, magic, and sheer joy that only carnivals and circuses can bring. In Cirque de L’étrange, I sought to capture the the mirthful, yet uncanny mood of the carnivals that I grew up exploring, thus transporting you to a different time.Cirque de L'étrange is an original concert march written in standard march form, but its sound is anything but standard. This piece is playable by younger groups, as it is a great way to expose students to the march form and style while not sounding like your typical march.Opening in D minor, the piece combines the playful feel of a march and a macabre tango. The second time through the First Strain (mm. 5-23), the upper woodwinds and bells add a second counter melody based in D harmonic minor, which heightens the peculiar nature of the piece. The Second Strain (mm. 24-43) by contrast, is a little more upbeat, thus evoking the magical ebullience of a circus, which is further highlighted by the xylophone part. The Second Strain ends in the key of F major and sets up the transition to the Trio in the key of G minor. The Trio (m. 44) begins with the G harmonic minor melody in the clarinets and a counter melody in the bassoon and tenor saxophone. The rest of the woodwinds and bells join in at m. 60 while the percussion adds a Gypsy-like feel with tambourine and triangle. At m. 76 the full band joins in the macabre parade with the trombones and baritones harmonizing the counter melody. The conclusion of the march has the upper woodwinds, adding a second counter melody complete with trills to bring the march to an exciting and dramatic finish.As the World’s Greatest Showman, P.T. Barnum, a man my grandfather greatly admired, once said “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” It is my hope that through this piece you will experience the thrill, delight, and fright that only carnivals can bring as you visit the Circus of the Strange!