SKU: CL.026-4795-00
Robert W. Smith’s Christmas Declaration has become a standard of holiday band concerts, and this arrangement for the Barnhouse Build-A-Band series now presents this modern classic in a setting accessible to bands of limited instrumentation and size. Subtitled A Holiday Flourish For Band, this work is the perfect opener or closer for your holiday program. Guaranteed to add holiday cheer to your Christmas concert!
SKU: CN.S11267
This arrangement of the entire March from A Moorside Suite brings this refreshing music to concert bands of all levels. It should be played with full appreciation of its splendid sense of purpose and direction, from the bold fanfare-like opening, based on a pair uplifting leaps of the interval of a fourth, in which every instrument takes part, right through to the exaltant flourish in the final bars marked Allegro vivace. Truly, a March to lift the spirits!Gustav Holst (1874-1934) can claim a distinction shared with a relatively small number of composers in that his music is more performed now than it was during his lifetime. A Moorside Suite, Holst's only work for brass band, is in three movements, Scherzo; Nocturne; March; and was written as the set work for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in 1928. It has become recognized as one of the truly great original works for brass band. This arrangement of the entire March brings this refreshing music to concert bands of all levels. It should be played with full appreciation of its splendid sense of purpose and direction, from the bold fanfare-like opening, based on a pair uplifting leaps of the interval of a fourth, in which every instrument takes part, right through to the exaltant flourish in the final bars marked Allegro vivace. Truly, a March to lift the spirits!
SKU: HL.35022826
UPC: 747510192244. 5.0x5.5x0.204 inches.
From jubilant glorias to gentle manger lullabies, this inspirational cantata celebrates the wonder and splendor of Christmas. Traditional carols and newly composed seasonal anthems blend with thoughtful narration to help create a meaningful experience for your community of faith. This thrilling cantata has a full line of companion products to support your rehearsal and performance including our unique Digital Resource Kit, which brings you devotions, rehearsal tips, artwork, performance options, and more. Includes: A Christmas Flourish; Carol of Longing; Advent Jubilation; The Coming Joy; A Call to Christmas Joy; Journey to Bethlehem; Upon a Midnight Clear; The Beautiful Impossible; A Noel Proclamation. 3-5 Octave Handbell parts for A Christmas Flourish, A Noel Proclamation, and The Coming Joy.
SKU: CL.011-4861-01
Composed for the Cincinnati New Horizons Band, Fanfare Cincinnatus (A Flourish for Band) captures the beauty of the spectacular Cincinnati skyline. This work for concert band uses syncopated rhythms, layered percussion and lush harmonies to create an exciting composition for young musicians. An exciting opening and finale is complimented by a beautiful lush middle section ballad. Much attention has been paid to range and scoring creating a work that is attainable by smaller ensembles while retaining a full sound for larger ensembles as well. Outstanding!
SKU: CL.026-4795-01
SKU: CL.011-4861-00
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: CF.SPS93
ISBN 9781491159774. UPC: 680160918362.
Adversity, in any form at any point of our lives, can be absolutely debilitating mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In the midst of hard times, it is difficult to imagine what our lives will look like on the other side of the adversity we are facing. Yet so many of us carry on, move forward, and rise above determined to never be defined by our circumstances. For some their personal faith, support from family, or relationship to friends provides the necessary fuel for the resilience they need to rise above adversity. It is amazing when a group of people are able to come together to overcome a common obstacle. With this in mind, I put to music that spirit of rising above for the Liberty High School Band and their director Michael Summers. Northeast Ohio has seen its share of prosperity and significant times of hardship along many different fronts. I still see resilient leaders, community members, and educators like Mike who continue to fight for what is best and what is right. The debut of this work, like so many other things, was interrupted in the spring of 2020. Now on the precipice of a new beginning for many band programs across the country, all of us in instrumental music education must summon resilience to ensure our groups recover, grow and flourish. The rising major second represents us all taking the first step forward in good and difficult times. The adversity (tension) arrives in various ways harmonically throughout the work. Tension can make us lose sense of where we are on our journey and rob us of our ability to imagine getting through our current situation. But I am reminded that not all tension is bad. Given enough time and enough resolution, we can often make sense of the adversity. We can recognize that the adversity taught us something about ourselves we didn't know, or perhaps challenged us to grow in a way we didn't think possible. Either way, it does not happen unless we possess resilience. I thank you in advance for your support of this music and wish you and your group the very best moving forward with Resilience.Adversity, in any form at any point of our lives, can be absolutely debilitating mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. In the midst of hard times, it is difficult to imagine what our lives will look like on the other side of the adversity we are facing. Yet so many of us carry on, move forward, and rise above determined to never be defined by our circumstances.For some their personal faith, support from family, or relationship to friends provides the necessary fuel for the resilience they need to rise above adversity. It is amazing when a group of people are able to come together to overcome a common obstacle. With this in mind, I put to music that spirit of rising above for the Liberty High School Band and their director Michael Summers. Northeast Ohio has seen its share of prosperity and significant times of hardship along many different fronts. I still see resilient leaders, community members, and educators like Mike who continue to fight for what is best and what is right. The debut of this work, like so many other things, was interrupted in the spring of 2020. Now on the precipice of a new beginning for many band programs across the country, all of us in instrumental music education must summon resilience to ensure our groups recover, grow and flourish. The rising major second represents us all taking the first step forward in good and difficult times. The adversity (tension) arrives in various ways harmonically throughout the work. Tension can make us lose sense of where we are on our journey and rob us of our ability to imagine getting through our current situation. But I am reminded that not all tension is bad. Given enough time and enough resolution, we can often make sense of the adversity. We can recognize that the adversity taught us something about ourselves we didn’t know, or perhaps challenged us to grow in a way we didn’t think possible. Either way, it does not happen unless we possess resilience.I thank you in advance for your support of this music and wish you and your group the very best moving forward with Resilience.
SKU: HL.48024119
'Explore' Level: Music for players of grade 4-5 standard with some ensemble playing experience. Featuring expanded key selections, more complex rhythms and simple introductions to extended techniques. Contents: Porter: The Sleep-Stealers's Reel K. & H. Colledge: Shaken, Not Stirred Piazzolla/Davies: Los Suenos Jennings: U Rock Jennings: Prom Night Gillett: The Little 'Uns Gillett: Two Elderly Swans Stott: Methusaleh's Deathday Party Kershaw: Rumba Romp Score/CD.
SKU: ML.013771070
BAIA is a symphonic episode inspired by the submerged Italian city. Through its melodies and sound effects, the authoraims to transport the audience to different moments, providing an aquatic perspective from the eyes of a restless andadventurous fish. This musical journey leads to the exploration of the city of Baia and its archaeological richness preservedbeneath the marine depths, even across time.[…In its time, Baia was an ancient Roman city that flourished during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. It was a luxuriousdestination and a significant political and social centre in the Roman Empire. Renowned for its thermal baths, impressivearchitecture, and beautiful natural surroundings, the city became a popular retreat for Roman high society, including emperors,nobles, and artists. However, over the centuries, Baia was affected by volcanic activity and changes in the coastline, resulting ina significant portion of the city being submerged underwater. Today, the remains of Baia lie beneath the waters of the gulf,turning it into a fascinating underwater archaeological site…]BAIA is een symfonische episode geïnspireerd door de ondergedompelde Italiaanse stad. Door middel van melodieën en geluidseffecten wil de auteurhet publiek mee te nemen naar verschillende momenten en biedt een aquatisch perspectief vanuit de ogen van een rusteloze enavontuurlijke vis. Deze muzikale reis leidt naar de verkenning van de stad Baia en haar archeologische rijkdom die bewaard is geblevenonder de zeebodem, zelfs door de tijd heen.[In zijn tijd was Baia een oude Romeinse stad die floreerde in de 1e en 2e eeuw na Christus. Het was een luxueuzebestemming en een belangrijk politiek en sociaal centrum in het Romeinse Rijk. Bekend om zijn thermale baden, indrukwekkendearchitectuur en de prachtige natuurlijke omgeving, werd de stad een populair toevluchtsoord voor de Romeinse society, waaronder keizers,edelen en kunstenaars. In de loop der eeuwen werd Baia echter beïnvloed door vulkanische activiteit en veranderingen in de kustlijn, wat resulteerde ineen groot deel van de stad onder water kwam te staan. Vandaag de dag liggen de overblijfselen van Baia onder het water van de Golf,waardoor het een fascinerende onderwater archeologische vindplaats is geworden...]…BAIA est un épisode symphonique inspiré par la ville italienne submergée. À travers ses mélodies et ses effets sonores, l'auteur cherche à transporter le public à différents moments.l'auteur vise à transporter le public dans différents moments, offrant une perspective aquatique à travers les yeux d'un poisson agité et aventureux.d'un poisson agité et aventureux. Ce voyage musical conduit à l'exploration de la ville de Baia et de sa richesse archéologique préservée sous les profondeurs marines.sous les profondeurs marines, même à travers le temps.[...En son temps, Baia était une ancienne ville romaine qui a prospéré au cours des 1er et 2e siècles de notre ère. C'était une destination luxueusedestination luxueuse et un centre politique et social important dans l'Empire romain. Réputée pour ses thermes, son architecturearchitecture impressionnante et son magnifique environnement naturel, la ville devint un lieu de retraite populaire pour la haute société romaine, y compris les empereurs, les nobles et les artistes,empereurs, nobles et artistes. Cependant, au fil des siècles, Baia a été affectée par l'activité volcanique et les modifications du littoral.une grande partie de la ville a été submergée sous l'eau. Aujourd'hui, les vestiges de Baia reposent sous les eaux du golfe,ce qui en fait un site archéologique sous-marin fascinant...]BAIA ist eine symphonische Episode, die von der versunkenen italienischen Stadt inspiriert ist. Mit seinen Melodien und Klangeffekten will der Autorder Autor das Publikum in verschiedene Momente versetzen, indem er eine aquatische Perspektive aus den Augen eines rastlosen undabenteuerlichen Fisches. Diese musikalische Reise führt zur Erkundung der Stadt Baia und ihres archäologischen Reichtums, derunter den Meerestiefen bewahrt hat, sogar über die Zeit hinweg.[...Baia war eine antike römische Stadt, die im 1. und 2. Jahrhundert n. Chr. florierte. Sie war ein luxuriösesund ein bedeutendes politisches und soziales Zentrum im Römischen Reich. Berühmt für seine Thermalbäder, seine beeindruckendeArchitektur und die schöne natürliche Umgebung bekannt, wurde die Stadt zu einem beliebten Rückzugsort für die römische High Society, darunter Kaiser, Adlige und Künstler,Adlige und Künstler. Im Laufe der Jahrhunderte wurde Baia jedoch durch vulkanische Aktivitäten und Veränderungen der Küstenlinie beeinträchtigt, was dazu führte, dassein großer Teil der Stadt unter Wasser gesetzt wurde. Heute liegen die Überreste von Baia unter dem Wasser des Golfs,und machen sie zu einer faszinierenden archäologischen Unterwasserstätte...].
SKU: HL.49010227
ISBN 9783795772550. UPC: 841886020993. 5.25x7.5x0.26 inches. (ed. Blume/Matthews) Edition Eulenburg No. 774.
His concertos justifiably rank among the milestones of solo music accompanied by orchestra. In Viennese Classicism, piano music flourished thanks to innovations in the instrumental technique, and even Mozart fully exploited the advantages of the fortepiano action over the rigid sound of the harpsichord in his works.Piano Concerto No. 25 is Mozart's longest concerto. The harmonic structure, the continuous change between major and minor, the witty dialoguing between solo and orchestra, the strong contrapuntal saturation, the frequent use of the pedal point as well as the overflowing melodic abundance give the work a character all its own.
SKU: HL.48180025
UPC: 888680796297. 9.0x12.0x0.056 inches.
Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a distinguished performer on the flute. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that his compositions for the instrument are at the forefront of the flute's repertoire, Romance being no exception. After a prominent career as a flautist with the Paris Opera, he was appointed as professor of flute at the Paris Conservatoire, as well as principal conductor of leading orchestras. It was during this time that Gaubert composed, including his Romance which premiered in 1905. Addressing many technical features, including flourishing semiquaver passages, a wide range, emotion, intervals, chromaticism and complex rhythms, Romance for Flute and Piano is a challenging yet riveting and stirring piece for aspiring flautists.
SKU: BT.DHP-1064079-020
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The Golden Age is a programmatic composition in four movements. I Overture For the Netherlands, the seventeenth century was a period of great flourishing in the fields of economy, culture and politics; thus it is called the Golden Age. Overseas trade boomed, and the Dutch East India Company (known as the VOC by the Dutch) was founded and expanded to become a powerful -and, at the time - modern enterprise. II ¡Adiós españoles!(Farewell, Spaniards!) In 1567, the Spanish army invaded, led by the Duke of Alva. There was a fierce resistance against the Spanish tyranny; toward the end of the sixteenth century, the Dutch proclaimed theRepublic. However, the Spanish continued the war. Only with the Treaty of Münster in 1648 did the Dutch get their much sought-after independence. This was also the end of the Eighty Years’ War. III Rembrandt’s Night WatchThe field of culture, particularly literature, painting, sculpture, architecture, the art of printing, and cartography developed fast. It was in the Golden Age that the celebrated painter Rembrandt van Rijn created his famous Night Watch. IV The Admiral Overseas trade entailed the colonization of large areas in Asia, from where precious products that yielded lots of money were brought in. Surrounding countries were also involved in such practices. Colonizers poached on each other’s territories in the literal and figurative sense - in this context the Anglo-Dutch Sea Wars are legendary. The fourth movement starts with the English patriotic song Rule Britannia, after which the Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter makes the English change their tune; one can even hear the roaring of cannons. When the smoke of battle has cleared, a small fragment of a Dutch song about Michiel de Ruyter appears, followed by a fitting closing. The Golden Age is een programmatische compositie in vier delen. Overtureverklankt de Gouden Eeuw, voor Nederland een periode van grote bloei. Dan volgt ¡Adiós españoles! over het einde van de Tachtigjarige Oorlog.Rembrandt’s Night Watch beschrijft de ontwikkeling op cultureel gebied: in de Gouden Eeuw schilderde Rembrandt van Rijn zijn beroemde Nachtwacht. Deel vier, The Admiral, begint met Rule Britannia,waarna de Nederlandse admiraal Michiel de Ruyter de Engelsen een toontje lager laat zingen, er is zelfs kanongebulder te horen. Dan klinkt een fragment van het Nederlandse liedje dat aan Michiel de Ruyter is gewijd, waarna een passendslot volgt.The Golden Age ist eine programmatische Komposition in vier Sätzen über das so genannte “Goldene Zeitalter“ in der Geschichte der Niederlande. In dieser Periode erlebte das Land eine Blütezeit des (Übersee-)Handels, der Kultur und Politik, es befreite sich von der spanischen Herrschaft, brachte Kunstwerke wie Rembrandt’s Nachtwache hervor und entwickelte sich zu einer Kolonialmacht. Die Aufmerksamkeit der Zuhörer ist bei Kees Schoonenbeeks spannender musikalischer Geschichtsstunde garantiert!Après une guerre qui dura 80 ans, l'Espagne reconnut finalement l'indépendance des Provinces-Unies néerlandaises, qui devinrent alors l’une des plus importantes puissances maritimes et économiques du XVIIe siècle. Cette période est connue sous le nom de Siècle d’or (The Golden Age) et correspond une phase de développement exceptionnel des Pays-Bas tant sur le plan colonial et militaire que sur le plan culturel, intellectuel et artistique. Dopo una guerra che durò 80 anni, la Spagna riconobbe l’indipendenza delle Province-Unite olandesi che divennero potenze marittime ed economiche del XVII secolo. Questo periodo è conosciuto con il nome di Secolo d’Oro (The Golden Age) e corrisponde ad una fase di sviluppo eccezionale dei Paesi Bassi sia sul piano coloniale e militare, sia sul piano culturale, intellettuale e artistico.
SKU: CA.5199219
ISBN 9790007293147. German. Text: van Swieten, Gottfried.
Joseph Haydn's oratorio Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlosers am Kreuze is probably one of the most frequently performed settings of music for Good Friday. Haydn set these Seven Words in a dramatic, extremely gripping emotional style which is utterly compelling. Originally the work was conceived as a purely instrumental composition - as meditative music in seven slow movements with an introduction and concluding movement (Il Terremoto - the earthquake) for a Passiontide church service. From the outset, Haydn had composed the themes of the movements with a vocal spirit in mind, so when he heard a vocal arrangement of his work in 1794 in Passau with a German singing text - an obvious idea - it inspired him to write his own vocal version. The first performance took place in 1796 in Vienna. With the flourishing of choral societies in the 19th century, this vocal version of the Seven Words became one of the most frequently-performed Passion music settings of all. The critical Urtext edition of the work now published offers a revised musical text reflecting current scholarly standards.
SKU: HL.51483303
UPC: 196288207146. 9.25x12.0x0.072 inches.
The serenade flourished in Mozart's era, but with Brahms the genre experienced a new surge in popularity in the 19th century. Dvorák's cheerful and relaxed op. 22 came into being in 1875, during a very happy time for him both professionally and privately. Heput his personal stamp on the five-movement composition by incorporating stylized Slavonic dances. The spirited finale captivates by restating themes from the previous movements. Since its premiere in 1876 the work, with its melodic richness and particular harmonic modulations, has enjoyed great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Today it is among Dvorák's most popular and most frequently performed compositions. As well as the autograph and printed editions, the composer's copy of the printed score with autograph corrections and additions has been consulted for Henle's Urtext edition.
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SKU: HL.50606507
ISBN 9781705190708. UPC: 196288126836.
To celebrate the 85th birthday of Arpad Balazs, a selection of his rich output of choral music has been published. Arpad Balazs is an outstanding artist of his generation who is known and sung not only in Hungary. His compositional technique is unmistakably individual, characterised by a festoon of easily singable outer-inner voices that embrace one another, and a linear thinking deriving from Palestrina through Kodaly. Even as a young composer, he was active in the choral scene both in Hungary and internationally. He sensed the basic principles of singability and applied them consciously, and he spoke in a musical language comprehensible to singing communities. Imbued with the spirit of Kodaly, raised on Ferenc Farkas's excellent school, with experiencegained at masterclasses by Khachaturian and Petrassi, with his oeuvre he has significantly contributed to the flourishing of the Hungarian culture of vocal music, and to its success in Hungary and abroad.
SKU: BT.GOB-000830-120
Trimbeka is a composition which owes its existence to the anniversary of music society “de Vlecke” in Gorredijk. The name Gorredijk originates from “goor” or “gor”, which means : bog. Along the marshy peat ran a “dijk” (the Dutch word for dike), called the Gordijk. The name of the village resembles that of the home town of the composer himself, who comes from a town in Twente called Goor. Three streams used to run through the area around Gorredijk. the historical name Trimbeets (Trimbeka), meaning three brooks, recalls this to mind. Gorredijk was a flourishing “Vlecke”, i.e. large village, which was situated on an intersection of important connecting roads.The liveliness which this entailed is one of the distinctive elements in Trimbeka. Furthermore, ominous sounds possibly refer to the dangers of the bog, while the resonance of the merriment during the annual fair can also be heard. The slow middle movement is an ode to the beautiful landscape surrounding the village. Trimbeka is een compositie die haar ontstaan dankt aan het jubileum van Muz. Ver. de Vlecke te Gorredijk. De naam Gorredijk is afkomstig van Goor of Gor, wat moerassige plaats betekent. Langs het moerassige veengebied liepeen dijk, die Gordijk werd genoemd. De naam van het dorp zorgde voor een band met de componist, die zelf afkomstig is uit het Twentse Goor. In het gebied rondom Gorredijk stroomden vroeger drie beken. De historische naam Trimbeets(Trimbeka) herinnert daar nog aan. Gorredijk was een bloeiende ‘Vlecke’ (groot dorp) dat op een kruispunt lag van enkele belangrijke verbindingswegen. De levendigheid die dit met zich meebracht is één van de elementen diein Trimbeka terug te horen zijn. Voorts klinken er onheilspellende klanken die een verwijzing kunnen zijn naar het moerasgebied en is er vermaak tijdens de jaarlijkse markt. Het langzame middendeel is een ode aan de prachtigenatuur.
SKU: BT.OKTA001-21
My Magic Garden II is the sequel to the piano book My Magic Garden I. In this collection there are 18 different atmospheric pieces for piano with 2 hands and 4 pieces for piano with 4 hands. The 22 works in the moderate to difficult of difficulty describe in a pictorial tonal language various imaginative processes in a flourishing Garden from a child's point of view. Nothing stands in the way of an exciting journey.Mein Zaubergarten II ist die Fortsetzung des Klavierbuches Mein Zaubergarten I. In der vorliegenden Sammlung befinden sich 18 unterschiedliche Stimmungsstücke für Klavier zu 2 Händen und 4 Stücke für Klavier zu 4 Händen. Die 22 Werke im mittleren bis schwierigem Schwierigkeitsgrad beschreiben in einer bildhaften Tonsprache verschiedenste fantasievolle Vorgänge in einem blühenden Garten aus der Sicht eines Kindes. Einer spannenden Reise steht nichts im Wege.
SKU: HL.48024137
ISBN 9781784543228.
'Explore' Level: Music for players of grade 4-5 standard with some ensemble playing experience. Featuring expanded key selections, more complex rhythms and simple introductions to extended techniques. Contents: Porter: The Sleep-Stealers's Reel K. & H. Colledge: Shaken, Not Stirred Piazzolla/Davies: Los Suenos Jennings: U Rock Jennings: Prom Night Gillett: The Little 'Uns Gillett: Two Elderly Swans Stott: Methusaleh's Deathday Party Kershaw: Rumba Romp Score, Parts, CD.
SKU: CA.5199203
ISBN 9790007186661. German. Text: van Swieten, Gottfried.
SKU: HL.51483300
UPC: 196288206965. 10.0x12.75x0.235 inches.
SKU: BT.GOB-000830-020
SKU: CL.012-4105-01
Dream Chaser is a spirited concert opener for high school band that captures the energy and emotion of those who choose to follow their dreams in any walk of life. The buoyant melodies of the opening measures later give way to a powerful and expressive section with brief solo opportunities for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone. The piece concludes with both main themes returning in an exciting, flourishing, finish. A dynamic work to build the synergy of your ensemble!
SKU: FZ.50501
ISBN 9782841691692. 17.00 x 24.00 cm inches.
Delve into the memory of music with the Mnemosis collection from Anne Fuzeau Classique. The recorder enjoyed its golden age from the late 17th century to the first half of the 18th century. Not only was the instrument part of the orchestra of kings and the theatre companies of major town in Europe, but it also contributed to the enjoyment of small, intimate performed in the Chateaux and residences of the flourishing bourgeoisie who were eager to listen to music. it is mainly for this public that an enormous number of scores were printed in order to satisfy the growing circles of music lovers. Everything was printed, from erudite to fashionable music, from church to chamber music, to please all tastes and styles. until now, no bibliography of music for the flute, printed during the period when this instrument enjoyed so much popularity, has been published. This bibliography helps to identify over one thousand titles of works composed directly or indirectly for the recorder. this work makes it possible to locate and, therefore, learn all about a vast musical repertory that has been lying dormant on the shelves of librairies, just wainting to be discovered. Summary: Introduction. Liste des abreviations. Liste des bibliotheques avec leur abreviations. A : Oeuvres pour la flute a bec. B : Oeuvres qui peuvent aussi se jouer sur la flute a bec. C : Recueils. D : Oeuvre didactiques. Index par instrument. Bibliographie.
SKU: CF.SPS71
ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.
Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,†Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind†blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship†or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower†sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska†is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or tossâ€) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska†dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .
SKU: CF.CM9633
ISBN 9781491157053. UPC: 680160915613. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: A major. English, English. Sacred harp tune.
Inspired by the sacred harp tunes White and Long Sought Home, Andrea Ramsey's TTB arrangement with optional violin affords tenor bass choirs the opportunity to experience the tradition of sacred choral music as it flourished in the American South. The plaintive text and tender harmonies will resonate with singer and audience alike. Also available for SATB Voices (CM9411) and SSAA Voices (CM9281).
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