Band Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS120F

Composed by Bill Calhoun. Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS120F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS120F).

ISBN 9780825892530. UPC: 798408092535. 9 x 12 inches.

Chant, Chorale and Dance for young band is composed of three contrasting styles as the title implies. Along with its baroque-like modal harmonies, this work provides the young musician with ample opportunities for expressive and technical development. It is the perfect piece for concert or contest performances.

By Roger Huntington Sessions (1896-1985). Concert band. For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contra Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Tenor, Timpani, Percussion, Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Contrabass. Classical. Full Score - Study. Standard notation. 71 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Composed by Harold Bennett. Arranged by Larry Clark. For concert band (part 1 - flute, clarinet in Bb / trumpet in Bb, violin, part 2 - clarinet in Bb / trumpet in Bb, alto saxophone in Eb, oboe / violin, part 3 - clarinet in Bb / tenor saxophone in Bb, alto saxophone in Eb, horn in F, violin, viola, part 4 - tenor saxophone). Flexible Band Series. Score and parts. Duration 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

Band Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS125F

Composed by Gene Milford. Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS125F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS125F).

ISBN 9780825892639. UPC: 798408092634. 9 x 12 inches.

A joyous arrangement of three familiar Christmas favorites is also a means of introducing the rondo form to your students. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is the recurring rondo A-theme, presented with variation each time and featuring different sections of the band. The contrasting B- and C-themes are Deck the Halls and Up on the Housetop, providing the maximum opportunity for style and dynamic contrast. A delightful choice for your next holiday concert.

Band Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS124F

Composed by Anthony Showalter. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS124F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS124F).

ISBN 9780825892615. UPC: 798408092610. 9 x 12 inches.

This hymn tune has been used in movies and television, most notably in the soundtrack of the film True Grit. Carl Strommen brings us a lush and reverent treatment of the Anthony Showalter hymn that will encourage the musical growth of your ensemble. Stunningly beautiful!

March. By John Philip Sousa. Edited by Frederick Fennell. Arranged by Frederick Fennell. Concert Band. For Piccolo, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bb Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet (in Eb), Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, Cornet II, Cornet III, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor III, Baritone (Treble Clef), Baritone (Bass Clef), Tuba, Contrabass, Timpani, Bells, Triangle, Snare Drum, Field Drum, Cymbal, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass Drum. This edition: Concert band edition. Classical. Score and Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

By Traditional. Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo. Concert band/stage band. For Piccolo, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Bassoon, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor III, Tuba, Timpani, Chimes, Piano, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Claves, Suspended Cymbal, Bells, Tom-Tom, Wood Block, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass. Carl Fischer Concert Full Orchestra Performance Series: Medium Easy/Easy. Full Score - Large. 29 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

By John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Frederick Fennell. Concert Band. For Piccolo, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet (in Eb), Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, Cornet II, Cornet III, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor III, Euphonium, Tuba, Contrabass, Kettle Drums, Bells, Triangle, Snare Drum, Field Drum, Cymbal, Bass Drum, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello. Condensed Score. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bell Tree, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-tam, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS208F

Shlof, Mayn Kind. Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS208F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS208F).

ISBN 9781491152966. UPC: 680160910465.

A stunning and heart-wrenching composition based on the Jewish folk son Shlof, Mayn Kind. You can hear the emotional content pour out of this piece written in memory of an outstanding orchestra director. The piece beginnings with original material to set the tone, followed by a clarinet solo on the song. It then develops through a variety of different harmonic presentation before building to a nice key change and climatic moment. The piece ends as it began, but with a more hopeful tone. An amazing piece.
Sleep, My Child was commissioned by the Madison Middle School Band and Orchestra in Tampa, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Orchestras Kevin Frye. Director of Bands Chris Shultz championed the commissioning of this piece to honor Kevin after he passed away in December 2016. Mr. Frye was a beloved member of the staff at Madison Middle as well as the music community of Tampa and the state of Florida. I was a personal friend of Kevin’s. We were in several musical groups together when we were young that were formative to both of our musical careers. I also guest conducted his Madison Middle School Orchestra several times over the past four years. His musicianship, teaching skills and love for his students were exemplary.When taking on the challenge of writing a piece to honor Kevin’s legacy, Mr. Shultz and I decided to try and include several important aspects of Kevin’s life into the piece. Kevin was proudly Jewish, a fantastic trumpet player and loved Jazz. With that in mind, and after a lot of research, a Jewish folk song Shlof, Mayn Kind was selected as the basis for the piece, not to be religious, but to honor his faith and heritage. Plus it is a beautiful song, and I felt the title reflected the sentiment I was looking to express, which is of someone taking rest after a long battle with illness. Thus, a lullaby seemed appropriate.I also wanted to incorporate Jazz into the piece, but in a concert setting, so you will hear as the piece develops, the harmonies of the folk song expand into ones found more commonly in Jazz compositions. Not in a far out way, but in a subtle way to again honor this part of his life. For example the climactic moment of the piece at the fermata in m. 57 is a Dbmaj9#11 chord. It appropriately give the piece the angst that I was looking for at this moment in the piece, while honoring the importance of Jazz in Kevin’s musical life.The piece was also conceived to include both the Madison band and orchestra in the performance at the premiere. I wanted the pieces to work separately by the band and separately by the orchestra, but I also wanted them to be able to play the piece together to honor Kevin.The piece begins with original material designed to set the mood of the piece with a tempo/style marking of pensive, but also as material that I used as connective musical tissue between statements of the folk song.  After this introduction, the folk song is presented by a solo violin (or clarinet) with orchestral accompaniment in a simple straight forward presentation of the song. This is followed by a woodwind section statement of the folk song accompanied by muted trumpets. During this presentation the harmony starts to expand with more color notes in the chords. The low brass are added half way through this statement to add depth and lushness.The introductory material returns, but with some angry hits in the lower voices. This leads to a full ensemble state of new material that is used to transition to the climax of the piece, and to build tension. After the build, the piece modulates to a shortened statement of the folk song with more advanced harmonies and an active counter line in the violas, horns, saxes and first clarinets to further build the tension.  This tension is released at the fermata in m. 57, as mentioned above. After a thoughtful pause, the piece concludes with a completion of the folk song again with a solo violin (or clarinet) followed by a return of the introductory material to tie the piece together. The piece ends hopeful, with a solo trumpet (Kevin’s instrument) that is dissonant at first, but then resolves as if to say - everything will be OK! It has been my distinct honor to have been asked to write this piece in Kevin’s memory! I hope that in some small way the piece helps to bring comfort to his family, students, colleagues and to all those that knew him!–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL  2017.

Orchestra 12 Strings

SKU: AP.12-0571518796

For Twelve Solo Strings. Composed by Matthew Hindson. Full Orchestra (Full Score); Larger Works; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Score. Faber Music #12-0571518796. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571518796).

ISBN 9780571518791. English.

Commissioned by the Faber Music Millennium Series, and premiered by the BT Scottish Ensemble in London, May 2000. The rushing waters of a river are the central image of this work, scored for seven violins, two violas, two cellos, and bass. With a program note. Duration ca. 18 minutes.

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.1-59913-064-5

Composed by William Ryden. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 2:45. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-064-5).

ISBN 9781599130644.

I wrote Galloping Ghosts (A Ragtime March) to conclude a concert of my chamber music in New York City on October 28, 1986. It is the final part of a work called Rags for Divers Players. This work was written to show the variety possible within the standard rag form. I used all the players available for the finale -- two violins, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, and piano. Since this is a rather unusual instrumental combination and not easy to reassemble, I decided to rescore the work for concert band. Galloping Ghosts is written in a standard march form but incorporates many of the syncopations found in ragtime. The uniquely American music called ragtime traces its history to African rhythms brought over by slaves. Over the years this music became welded to European musical forms such as the quadrille and the march. Drums and banjos and the minstrel tradition lent a special flavor, and from all these elements ragtime slowly evolved within the largely unknown black subculture of the late 19th century. In the late 1890's it emerged as a fully developed form in the classic piano solos of Scott Joplin (1869-1917). Joplin's 1899 hit, Maple Leaf Rag, was an overnight sensation and brought ragtime worldwide fame. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 & 2, 2 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 & 2, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Cornet 1, 3 Bb Cornet 2, 3 Bb Cornet 3, 2 Horn 1 & 2 in F, 2 Horn 3 & 4 in F, 4 Trombone 1 & 2, 4 Bass Trombone, 2 Baritone (B.C.), 2 Baritone (T.C.), 4 Tuba, 1 String Bass, 1 Timpani, 1 Xylophone, 3 Percussion 1, 3 Percussion 2.

By Larry Clark. Concert band/stage band. For Violin I, Violin II, Violin (Viola, Treble Clef), Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano. Carl Fischer Performance Series: For String Orchestra. Level: very easy. Score and parts. 8 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

By John G. Mortimer. For solo instrument (flute, clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, horn in F, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, euphonium, Bb bass, violin, viola, violoncello, or contrabass) and concert band. Swiss import. Level: 2 . Score and parts. Published by Editions Marc Reift. (EMR 10313)