SKU: CF.SPS75
ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.
When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .
SKU: 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.
SKU: CF.YPS208
ISBN 9781491152287. UPC: 680160909780. Key: D minor.
SKU: CF.CPS222
ISBN 9781491152485. UPC: 680160909988.
From the call of the open seas to the wistful dance section, this piece will open the imagination of your students and audiences.  Very playable by young bands, the piece features a short opening ostinato that develops into a tone cluster and leads to the ominous sounds of the brass and percussion, which depict the slow lumbering ship on the dangerous, open waters. The piece continues through a more lyrical second section before a dramatic return of the opening material to close out this contest/festival style piece.From the call of the open seas to the wistful dance section, this piece will open the imagination of your students and audiences. Very playable by young bands, the piece features a short opening ostinato that develops into a tone cluster. This leads to the ominous sounds of the brass and percussion, which depict the slow lumbering ship on the dangerous, open waters. After a quickly paced melody in the low register for the clarinets, the piece gives way to an exciting tutti section that features horns and saxes on an answering countermelody.The second section is a dance that starts with low reeds and a flute solo, but develops into a full band Spanish-sounding dance, with melody in many different places. The recap is a reverse of the beginning section and again loosely represents the danger of life on the high seas.The short ostinato that is used at the beginning and in some transitional moments is based on the beginning notes of Irish Tune from County Derry, a favorite of J. C. Sykes, who this piece honors. Mr. Sykes gave a lifetime to teaching music to band students in North Carolina. The first four notes in clarinet 1, the first four in flute 1 and the first four in clarinet 2 make up the first phrase from that beautiful melody. Just something to get students thinking about composition in a new way.
SKU: CF.CPS222F
ISBN 9781491153161. UPC: 680160910663.
SKU: CL.024-4394-01
First published in 1876, It Is Well With My Soul was written by Horatio Spafford following several challenging events in his life. The beautiful lyrics were set to music by composer Philip Bliss. This setting by Robert W. Smith is scored for the developing band and written well within the capabilities of bands in the second year of instruction. Simple, reflective and poignant, It Is Well will be a valued part of your concert or festival program.
SKU: CF.CFD16
ISBN 9780825860164. UPC: 798408060169.
Since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, hymns have been the tie binding the hearts and spirits of Christians together. With their beautiful melodies and poetically penned words, hymns are the universal language of Christian worship, the bond that draws believers together from all walks of life and across the world. With texts of faith and inspiration, hymns speak to present time with words of assurance of hope, and help direct us toward the future in glory. Next to the Bible, they have endured as the timeless voice of the Christian faith, teaching and inspiring believers throughout generations. In this collection of “favorites†we offer listeners a compilation of the genre’s most beloved and inspirational hymns of faith. Arranged by some of today’s most distinguished church music icons, the hymns in this collection will thrill and comfort the faithful listener. Drawing upon the words and melodies of some of the world’s greatest hymn writers, including Fanny Crosby, Charles Wesley, and Martin Luther, the arrangers in this collection maintain each work’s original integrity while beautifully transporting each hymn into the realm of today’s modern worship world. From the stirring strains of “Amazing Grace†to the majestic power of “Holy, Holy, Holy,†this collection will inspire Christian worshipers.
SKU: HL.44013069
UPC: 888680732868.
Close your eyes and drift away with the sweet music of Nicola Piovani in the world of Roberto Benigni, with a movie that, between laughter and tears, will surely remain in the history of cinema. Set in World War II, La Vita e Bella (Life is Beautiful) is the story of Guido (Roberto Benigni) and his family in a Nazi concentration camp. A highly expressive work from a truly dramatic Oscar winning movie.
SKU: HL.44013068
SKU: CL.012-4047-01
The mysterious lost civilization of Atlantis has captured the imagination for generations, and this powerful programmatic work from the pen of Rob Romeyn brings that mystical world to life in music. Beautiful melodies, stark musical contrasts and bold drama all describe this stunning programmatic piece depicting the island nation that existed over 11,000 years ago in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean. The music begins calmly, depicting a beautiful sunrise over the city. It develops as the fateful day ensues, reaching a stunning climax as Atlantis, its people and its humanity were swallowed by the sea. A variety of tonal colors, textures, and contrasting styles will make this wonderful piece a mainstay for concert and festival use. Solid scoring and cued solos will make this work for many performance situations. This is truly an outstanding contemporary work. Don't miss this one!!
SKU: BT.DHP-1094719-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Bliss: Impressions of a Village contains three impressions of a village in the beautiful Brabant province in the Netherlands. The fi rst movement is in a very ‘classical style’ and, appropriately, captures the village’s history. Saxophones and a glockenspiel follow the path of a small, playful river. The entire band join in as the small river approaches an ancient castle. The third movement contains lots of interesting rhythms portraying the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the village.Het Engelse woord ‘bliss’ betekent heerlijkheid of zaligheid. De titel is ontleend aan de oorsprong van het Noord-Brabantse dorp Dussen, dat bestaat uit drie voormalige ‘heerlijkheden’ (landgoederen): Munsterkerk, Muilkerk en Heer Aartswaarde. Hetwerk omvat een drietal impressies. Het eerste deel schetst het verleden en het heden van Dussen. Het verleden komt tot uiting in de ‘klassieke’ inleiding, het heden in het snellere en meer dynamische vervolg. Dat de geschiedenis altijd een rol blijftspelen, blijkt uit het slot van dit deel, waarin het beginthema ge ntegreerd wordt in het tempo van het heden. In het tweede deel weerklinken het riviertje de Dusse en het kasteel - tweekarakteristieke elementen van Dussen. Het stromen van het wateris hoorbaar in de trillers van de saxofoons, gecombineerd met het klokkenspel en de bar chimes. Tegelijkertijd is er een lyrische melodie te horen, die zacht begint en steeds sterker wordt, tot het gehele orkest speelt. Op het hoogtepunt gaat dezemelodie over in een muzikale weerspiegeling van het kasteel, dat ook een vooraanstaande rol speelt in de ‘heerlijkheid’ van Dussen. Vanuit de statigheid van het kasteel eindigt dit deel zoals het is begonnen: met het kabbelende riviertje in deverte.Het derde deel schetst de culturele, sportieve en zakelijke levendigheid onder de Dussense bevolking, vertaald in een staccatothema afgewisseld met verrassende ritmische wendingen. In het slot van dit deel komt het beginthema terug, om tebenadrukken dat Dussen zonder zijn geschiedenis Dussen niet zou zijn. Bliss (englisch für Glückseligkeit) - vermittelt drei Impressionen eines Dorfes im schönen Brabant. Der klassisch“ eingeleitete erste Satz handelt von der Vergangenheit und der Gegenwart, während im zweiten Satz Saxophone und Glockenspiel das Murmeln des kleinen Flusses anschaulich darstellen, bevor das gesamte Blasorchester das alte Schloss beschreibt. Der rhythmisch interessante dritte Teil dieses abwechslungsreichen Stückes handelt von den vielfältigen Aktivitäten des dörflichen Lebens.La storia del villaggio olandese di Dussen (provincia del Brabant settentrionale), ci viene raccontata in questo trittico molto espressivo firmato Jacob de Haan. Scopriamo Dussen del passato e di oggi nel primo movimento dalla trama classica. Il secondo si concentra su due gioielli della zona: lo splendido fiume Dussen e il castello della signoria. Il terzo movimento sviluppa ritmi inattesi: Dussen nel XXI secolo.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094719-010
SKU: BT.DHP-0950624-140
In Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore, a maestoso opening is followed by a quick and energetic movement that leads to a magnificent adagio. A motif from this adagio can be heard in a swinging movement, after which the piece comes to a close with the return of the adagio. This arrangement for concert band certainly brings this beautiful music to life. In Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore worden drie verschillende stijlen gecombineerd: barok, pop en jazz. De maestoso introductie van de compositie klinkt als een barokouverture. Dan volgt een energiek gedeelte in popstijl, dat uitmondt in eenadagio. Een motief daaruit is daarna te horen in een swingende passage, waarna het werk besluit met de terugkeer van het adagio in een nieuw jasje.Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore vereinigt drei unterschiedliche Stile: Barock, Pop und Jazz. Die Maestoso bezeichnete Einleitung der Komposition klingt wie eine barocke Ouvertüre. Es folgt ein energiereicher Abschnitt im Pop-Stil, der wiederum zu einem Adagio führt. Ein Motiv aus diesem Adagio ist in der darauf folgenden Swing-Passage zu hören. Dann kehrt Adagio in neuem Gewand zurück, um das Werk zu beenden. Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore est composé de trois périodes thématiques aux caractéristiques de la musique baroque, pop et jazz. Lââ¬â¢introduction majestueuse, aux allures dââ¬â¢ouverture baroque, chemine vers un passage vif et énergique écrit dans le style de la musique pop. Lââ¬â¢adagio qui lui succède progresse vers un passage aux inflexions de swing. Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore se conclut par la reprise du motif de lââ¬â¢adagio dont la forme altérée offre une conclusion brillante cette Åuvre richement colorée.Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore si compone di tre periodi tematici con caratteristiche della musica barocca, pop e jazz. La maestosa introduzione, dagli accenti barocchi, accompagna ad un passaggio vivo ed energico scritto nello stile della musica pop. Segue lââ¬â¢adagio che sviluppa un passaggio dalle inflessioni swing. Concerto dââ¬â¢Amore si conclude con la ripresa del motivo dellââ¬â¢adagio la cui forma alterata offre una conclusione brillante.
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