Voice and Piano. By Richard Johnston. (resource book). Vocal Collection. Size 8.5x11 inches. 400 pages. Published by E.c. Kerby.

Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1/2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1/2, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Cornet 1, Bb Cornet 2/3, Bb Trumpet 1/2, Horn in F ) - grade 5.5

SKU: CN.R10193

Composed by Derek Bourgeois. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 17:40. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10193).

With inspiration taken from composers Maurice Ravel, Arthur Benjamin and Charles Ives, Bourgeois take s a tongue-in-cheek approach to this challenging 3-movement work. While the work is infused with humor throughout, it still showcases his mastery of the wind band idiom.

In 1972, I wrote a Sonata for Two Pianos for two friends who were piano teachers at Wellington College. When in 1995 I was asked to write a work for wind band, I returned to this Sonata and have re-arranged and in the new version renamed it Fantasy Triptych. There are three movements: 1. Le Tombeau d'Arthur Benjamin Ravel wrote 'Le Tombeau de Couperin,' Arthur Benjamin wrote 'Le Tombeau de Ravel' and so the temptation to write 'Le Tombeau d'Arthur Benjamin' was overwhelming. At the end of the movement there is an oblique reference to Benjamin's own 'Jamaican Rumba' which accompanies a quote from an old Spanish folk song 'Loro, enciende el hervidor de agua.' 2. Mr. Bolt goes for a ride in his motor car, and Monsieur Ravel turns in his grave. The movement is dedicated to an old friend, Geoffrey Bolt, who adores the music of Ravel. but at the time of writing was learning to drive. He always described his vehicle as a motor car. To describe him as an impatient motorist would be a gross understatement. The refined suavity of Ravel's music was in complete contrast to these early manifestations of road rage, hence the central angry outburst. 3. The War March of the Ostriches The music of Charles Ives was fascinating me at the time of writing this movement and some of the influence has rubbed off in this rondo-like march. At the end there is a quote from the very beginning of the first movement. The title was inspired by the amusing antics of a group of ostriches during a visit to Bristol Zoo.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS52

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS52. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS52).

ISBN 9780825863608. UPC: 798408063603. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

This is a striking and original piece that builds interest and momentum using a four note cello and bass ostinato. Arco and pizzicato contrasts of texture and off-beat accents and rhythms sustain interest in this unusual selection, which puts minimal musical resources to maximum use.
A Road Less Traveled is a musical journey based on four notes. The cellos and basses provide these notes in mm. 2 and 3. The piece explores some new compositional techniques for me, and in some sections can be considered minimalist. However, I constructed the piece in a very accessible manner. The individual rhythms create new composite rhythms when played together. It has a unique clockwork quality to it. The music morphs from arco to pizzicato at m. 49. The odd accents bring out some of the quirky quality to the music. A return to arco playing at m. 94 provides a recapitulation of the opening section. Upon return, some of the punchy music now becomes sustained for a dramatic climax. This piece was a real joy to work on, and illustrates “a road less traveled” in my compositional career.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Choir (2-6 Voices)

SKU: HL.49005639

Madrigale und Chansons. Edited by Egon Kraus. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Choral Score. 124 pages. Schott Music #ED5405. Published by Schott Music (HL.49005639).

ISBN 9783795715038. UPC: 073999803570. 7.5x10.75x0.391 inches.

Over 400 Songs to Strum and Sing. By Various. Ukulele. Pop. Softcover. 632 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Violin)

SKU: HL.14060331

Violin. General Merchandise. Duration 240 seconds. Music Sales #AM1009349. Published by Music Sales (HL.14060331).

ISBN 9781783056927.

(Bass Clef Instruments, Mini Edition). Composed by Various. For Bass Clef Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Easy Piano Piano/Keyboard

SKU: HL.282478

The New Decade Series. Composed by Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Motown, Pop. Softcover. 400 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.282478).

ISBN 9781540034359. UPC: 888680789220. 9.0x12.0x0.979 inches.

Music was changing and evolving during the 1960s, and these 100 songs show the musical diversity of the decade. This collection is arranged for easy piano with lyrics. Songs include: Aquarius • Blowin' in the Wind • Breaking up Is Hard to Do • Do Wah Diddy Diddy • Downtown • For Once in My Life • Gentle on My Mind • God Only Knows • Good Vibrations • Happy Together • A Hard Day's Night • I Saw Her Standing There • I'm a Believer • King of the Road • Leaving on a Jet Plane • The Letter • The Loco-Motion • Louie, Louie • Mr. Tambourine Man • Monday, Monday • Oh, Pretty Woman • Proud Mary • (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay • The Sound of Silence • Spanish Flea • Spinning Wheel • The Twist • Up, up and Away • Wichita Lineman • Wild Thing • and more.

Just Jazz Real Book - Bb Edition. (B-Flat Edition). For Bb instrument and voice. This edition: B-Flat Edition. Fake Book. Just Real Books Series. Jazz. Difficulty: easy-medium to medium. Fakebook (spiral bound). Introductory text, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, discography and black and white photos. 400 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

C Edition. Composed by Various. Fake Book. Jazz. Fakebook (softcover). With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, black and white photos, discography and introductory text. 400 pages. Hal Leonard #FBM0003. Published by Hal Leonard

By Joseph M. Martin. Christmas; Choral. Book and CD Combo Pak. Published by Harold Flammer Music.

Fiddle, Violin - Difficulty: medium

SKU: HL.235

By Various. Fiddle. Folk. Solo fiddle songbook. With performance notes, introductory text and standard notation. 96 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.235).

ISBN 9781574240566. UPC: 073999567786. 9x12 inches.

This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs.