Poly-Werk fur Oboe und Orchester, darin installiert "Gorgoneion" fur Oboe-solo (1990), "Die Schlangen der Medusa" fur Klarinetten (1991), "Pegasos" fur Cembalo und "Stheno und Euryale" fur Harfe (1992). By Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf. For Oboe Solo/English Horn Solo, Clarinet (B Flat) 1/Soprano Clarinet/Ba-Hn-F, Clarinet (B Flat) 2/Ba-Hn-F, Clarinet (B Flat) 3/Bass Clarinet, Clarinet (B Flat) 4/Klarkb, Harp 1/Clavichord 1, Harp 2/Clavichord 2, Harpsichord, Guitar/Clavichord 3, Hungarian Dulcimer/E Trb-Hob, Streichtrio (Violin, Viola, Violoncello), Streichquartett (Violin (2), Viola, Violoncello), Streichquintett (Violin (2), Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass). Study Score. Duration ca. 19'. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (Ge

Chamber Music Piano, alto Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419850

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. See lengthy program note on prefatory page. Set of Score and Parts. 44+24 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41985. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419850).

ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.

Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.
In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver” is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.RWS-2113-00

Composed by Kroll. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2021. RWS Music Company #RWS-2113-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2113-00).

Your students will enjoy this exciting cross-curricular piece commemorating a famous confrontation from Greek mythology. Perseus searches through Medusa’s lair searching for the Queen of the Gorgons. As Perseus delves further into the dungeon, he encounters Medusa and the battle begins. Take your audience along for this epic audio adventure.

Accordion - difficult

SKU: HL.49008102

(Psychologia). Composed by Dieter Schnebel. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Composed 1989-1993. 20 pages. Duration 15'. Schott Music #ED 8623. Published by Schott Music (HL.49008102).

ISBN 9790001115650. 9.25x12.0x0.097 inches.

A psychoanalytical as well as emotional interpretation of events from ancient greek mythology. Improvisatory in character these pieces explore contemporary playing techniques. (German text).

Bassoon and Piano. By John Casken. (Bassoon). Schott. Book only. 28 pages. Published by Schott.

(Musik-Geschichten aus dem 20. Jahrhundert). By Armin Diedrichsen; Jochem Wolff. Paperbound

Orchestra Orchestra

SKU: PR.41641620L

From the Mythology Symphony. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Large Score. With Standard notation. Duration 13 minutes, 10 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #416-41620L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641620L).

UPC: 680160642892. 11 x 17 inches.

Orchestra Orchestra

SKU: PR.416416200

From the Mythology Symphony. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Study Score. With Standard notation. 49 pages. Duration 13 minutes, 10 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #416-41620. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416416200).

UPC: 680160642885. 9 x 12 inches.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.LDP-7176-01

Composed by Forsblad. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1998. Duration 1 minute, 57 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7176-01. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7176-01).

Incoporate a little Greek Mythology into the band curriculum with this bold and descriptive work for young bands.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: FJ.B1365S

Score Only. Composed by William Owens. Concert Band. FJH Starter Series. Score. Duration 1:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1365S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1365S).

English.

Take an imaginary flight on the ever-graceful winged-horse Pegasus! Using just six notes, this work manages to capture the grandeur of this mythical creature through the triumphant melodies that are passed around the ensemble. Harmonies are surprisingly rich for a work at this level and make the piece sound much harder than it really is. Fabulous!

In Greek mythology, Pegasus was the winged horse-god son of Poseidon and the Gorgon Medusa. During his life, he carried thunderbolts for the god Zeus and was ridden by Eos, the goddess of dawn. Today, the word pegasus has come to refer to any winged horse, and the symbol endures as one of endless fascination. The music is quite lively in nature, and portrays an imaginary flight of the ever-graceful equine of myth. The introduction takes us up-up-and-away in the form of a bright trumpet fanfare. The melody is then played by lower instruments, depicting peril during flight. The full ensemble then comes together, giving a picture of the winged wonder in all his glory leading to a thrilling finish.

Score only. Full set (score and parts) also available: B1365.