SKU: CF.CM9735

ISBN 9781491161159. UPC: 680160919741. Key: A minor. Latin, English. Christopher Smart and ZRS.

Origins of the Tarantella The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (little spider), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the poison, the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship. Origins of the Text Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as Kit Smart or Jack Smart, was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor's prison, was common during this period if one's debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [Rejoice in the Lamb] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart's writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart's Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance: theraphosa [teh-rah-fo-sa] a genus of tarantula spiders bellicose [beh-lee-ko-sah] hostile; aggressive odiosa [o-dee-o-sa] hateful; vexation tenebrosa [teh-neh-bro-sa] creeping; dark nemorosa [neh-mo-ro-sa] wooded; shady lapidosa [lah-pee-do-sa] stony area; gritty The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work. About the Composer Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. Performance Notes Text: In Latin, the r is flipped; use s instead of z on endings such as phosa, cosa, and so on; the Latin o is a cross between oh and aw; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an o for consistency. The director will blend the oh and aw in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, tarantula is pronounced tah-rah-n-too-lah (avoid teh-ran-choo-luh) within the confines of this text. Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah” (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luh”) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico.In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah” (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luh”) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.

SKU: BT.DHP-1185866-120

English-German-French-Dutch.

On July 23 2011, the news of the death of Amy Winehouse shocked the entire world. What could have been one of the most impressive careers in the history of pop and modern soul, was halted by a tragic event which no one will forget. The best way to honour Amy Winehouse now is through her music. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse includes all of the songs which earned her cult status and made her unforgettable You Know I’m No Good, Valerie, Love Is a Losing Game, Back to Black and Rehab.

Op 23 juli 2011 werd de wereld opgeschrikt door het nieuws over de dood van Amy Winehouse. Aan wat een van de meest indrukwekkende carrières in de geschiedenis van de pop en moderne soul had kunnen worden, kwam op tragische wijze een eind. De beste manier om Amy Winehouse nu in ere te houden, is door middel van haar muziek. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse omvat alle songs waarmee ze haar cultstatus verwierf en waardoor ze onvergetelijk werd: You Know I’m No Good, Valerie, Love Is a Losing Game, Back to Black en Rehab.

Die Nachricht vom Tod Amy Winehouses am 23. Juli 2011 schockierte die ganze Welt. Was die beeindruckendste Karriere in der Geschichte der Pop- und modernen Soulmusik hätte werden können, wurde durch ein tragisches Ereignis beendet, das niemand vergessen wird. Man kann Amy Winehouse am besten mit ihrer Musik ehren. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse umfasst alle Songs, durch die sie Kultstatus erreicht hat und die sie unvergesslich machen You Know I’m No Good, Valerie, Love Is a Losing Game, Back to Black und Rehab.

La mort d’Amy Winehouse le 23 juillet 2011 choqua le monde entier. Sa carrière, interrompue par un évènement que personne n’oubliera, aurait pu être l’une des plus célèbres de l’histoire de la musique pop et du soul moderne. La meilleure façon d’honorer Amy Winehouse aujourd’hui est travers sa musique. A Tribute to Amy Winehouse inclut toutes les chansons l’origine de la réputation culte de la chanteuse, et qui l’ont rendue inoubliable You Know I’m No Good, Valerie, Love Is a Losing Game, Back to Black et Rehab.

SKU: BT.DHP-0981143-140

The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over thirty years. This medley combines three instantly recognisable melodies: Nikita, Blue Eyes and Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart. This work will prove a favourite with both players and audience.

De excentrieke Brit Elton John is een bijzonder groot talent in de wereld van de popmuziek. Meer dan veertig jaar schreef hij ontelbare hits. Don Campbell is een van de succesvolste arrangeurs van deze tijd. Hij bewerkte op vakkundigewijze de onvergetelijke hits Nikita, Blue Eyes en Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart

Der exzentrische Engländer Elton John ist ein Ausnahmekünstler in der Welt der Popmusik, der in seiner mittlerweile über 40jährigen Schaffenszeit unzählige Hits geschrieben hat. Don Campbell, einer der erfolgreichsten Arrangeure dieser Zeit, bearbeitete auf sachkundige Weise die unvergessenen Titel. Ein unterhaltsames Medley, das jedes Publikum anspricht.

Lâ??excentrique anglais Elton John est un artiste exceptionnel dans le monde de la musique pop. Auteur compositeur et interprète depuis plus dâ??une quarantaine dâ??années, ses chansons restent des tubes incontournables. Le medley réalisé par Don Campbell combine trois célèbres tubes de Sir Elton : Nikita, Blue Eyes et Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart.

La pop star inglese Elton John è un artista eccezionale. Autore, compositore e interprete da oltre quaranta anni, le sue canzoni sono successi senza tempo, dei veri â??evergreenâ?. Il medley realizzato da Don Campbell raccoglie tre celebri canzoni di Sir Elton: Nikita, Blue Eyes e Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart.

SKU: BT.DHP-1145553-070

ISBN 9789043135986. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Film composer Henry Mancini wrote Baby Elephant Walk for the 1961 film Hatari!. In this unmistakable classic film score, the composer was able to conjure a very realistic portrayal of a baby elephant’s waddle. This jazz evergreen hasnow been arranged for Brass Quartet by Eric J. Hovi.

Henry Mancini was meester in het componeren van indrukwekkende melodieën. Met zijn talrijke onvergetelijke filmmuziek- en jazzthema´s bewees hij dat keer op keer. BABY ELEPHANT WALK is de titel van muziek die Mancini in 1962 bij de film HATARIcomponeerde. Eric J. Hovi maakte er een vakkundig arrangement van. Een nummer dat alles in zich heeft om de favoriet van uw publiek te worden!

Henry Mancini war ein Meister im Komponieren einprägsamer Melodien - das hat er mit zahlreichen unvergessenen Filmmusiken und Jazzmelodien eindrucksvoll bewiesen. Aus BABY ELEPHANT WALK, von Mancini zum Film Hatari im Jahr 1962 komponiert, schufEric J. Hovi ein cleveres Arrangement für Blechbläserquartett, das das Zeug zum Publikumsliebling hat.

Henri Mancini était maître dans l´art d´ écrire des mélodies mémorables, ses inoubliables musiques de film et ses nombreuses compositions de jazz le démontrent amplement. Eric J. Hovie a maintenant réalisé un arrangement intéressant de BABY ELEPHANTWALK, écrit en 1962 par Mancini pour le film HATARI, qui deviendra certainement un favori du public.

Henry Mancini fu un maestro nel comporre melodie memorabili; prova ne sono le numerose musiche da film e melodie jazz. Mancini compose BABY ELEPHANT WALK per il film HATARI del 1962. L´ arrangiamento per banda di Eric J. Hovi presenta tutti gliingredienti per diventare un sicuro successo di pubblico.

SKU: BT.AMP-142-130

9x12 inches.

Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His songs are often epic in character and include By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Up, Up and Away; Didn’t We; Wichita Lineman and Galveston. MacArthur Park (1968) was unlike anything that had gone before it. Running at over 7 minutes, it is 2 or 3 times the length of most pop songs and has an extended orchestral interlude. Richard Harris’ seminal recording topped the music charts in Europe, while peaking at number two on the U.S. charts. Philip Sparke has made this excellentarrangement for brass band, which is sure to become a regular feature on your concert programme.

MacArthur Park van Jimmy Webb, een nummer dat uitkwam in 1968, was niet te vergelijken met alles wat daarvoor was gemaakt. Met een duur van meer dan zeven minuten is deze song twee of drie keer zo lang als de meeste popsongs,ook het orkestraal tussenspel is bijzonder. Richard Harris’ originele opname stond bovenaan in de hitparades van Europa en op nummer 2 in de Verenigde Staten. Philip Sparke schreef een fantastisch arrangement dat zowel uw muzikantenals uw publiek zal aanspreken.

Jimmy Webbs Musik kennt jeder: sei es als Musik zur Fernsehserie Emergency Room oder als einen der Hits von großen Stars wie Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt und vielen anderen. Mit dem Popsong MacArthur Park gelang dem stets kontroversen, aber äußerst erfolgreichen Sänger und Komponisten ein Riesenhit im Jahr 1968. Das Lied über eine verlorene Liebe ist ungewöhnlich lang für einen Popsong und es enthält ein ausgearbeitetes Orchester-Zwischenspiel. Grund genug für Philip Sparke, diesen besonderen, unvergessenen Hit für Brass Band zu bearbeiten.

Pendant plus de quarante ans, Jimmy Webb (1946) a composé des chansons succès pour divers artistes tels que Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash et Linda Ronstadt. En 1968, il écrit MacArthur Park, une chanson complètement novatrice. D’une durée de plus de sept minutes, elle est deux trois fois plus longue que la plupart des succès pop et contient un grand interlude orchestral. La version d’anthologie de MacArthur Park, interprétée et enregistrée par Richard Harris, s’est classée en tête des hit-parades européens et numéro 2 aux États-Unis.

Per oltre quarant’anni, Jimmy Webb (1946) ha composto canzoni di successo per artisti come Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash e Linda Ronstadt. Nel 1968, scrive MacArthur Park, una canzone totalmente innovativa. Di una durata di oltre sette minuti, è da due a tre volte più lunga della gran parte dei successi pop e contiene un interludio orchestrale. La versione d’antologia di MacArthur Park, interpretata e incisa da Richard Harris è stata in testa alle hit-parades europee e n. 2 negli Stati Uniti.

SKU: BT.DHP-0981143-010

The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over thirty years. This medley combines three instantly recognisable melodies: Nikita, Blue Eyes and Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart. This work will prove a favourite with both players and audience.

De excentrieke Brit Elton John is een bijzonder groot talent in de wereld van de popmuziek. Meer dan veertig jaar schreef hij ontelbare hits. Don Campbell is een van de succesvolste arrangeurs van deze tijd. Hij bewerkte op vakkundigewijze de onvergetelijke hits Nikita, Blue Eyes en Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart

Der exzentrische Engländer Elton John ist ein Ausnahmekünstler in der Welt der Popmusik, der in seiner mittlerweile über 40jährigen Schaffenszeit unzählige Hits geschrieben hat. Don Campbell, einer der erfolgreichsten Arrangeure dieser Zeit, bearbeitete auf sachkundige Weise die unvergessenen Titel. Ein unterhaltsames Medley, das jedes Publikum anspricht.

Lâ??excentrique anglais Elton John est un artiste exceptionnel dans le monde de la musique pop. Auteur compositeur et interprète depuis plus dâ??une quarantaine dâ??années, ses chansons restent des tubes incontournables. Le medley réalisé par Don Campbell combine trois célèbres tubes de Sir Elton : Nikita, Blue Eyes et Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart.

La pop star inglese Elton John è un artista eccezionale. Autore, compositore e interprete da oltre quaranta anni, le sue canzoni sono successi senza tempo, dei veri â??evergreenâ?. Il medley realizzato da Don Campbell raccoglie tre celebri canzoni di Sir Elton: Nikita, Blue Eyes e Donâ??t Go Breaking My Heart.