SKU: CA.5454609

ISBN 9790007226190. Language: Latin.

Among Haydn's over thirty settings of the Latin Ordinary, the Missa in honorem Sanctae Ursula occupies an outstanding position, which, according to the autograph, was completed on 5 August 1793. This Mass has been referred to as the most Mozartian of all his masses. With its song-like melodic character, the unity of the motivic material and the harmonius balance between festive and reflective sections this Mass is one of Haydn's most successful and inspired works. This work, which in addition to the usual Salzburg church trio includes two trumpets and timpani, belongs to the category of Missa solemnis. The popular nickname Chiemsee-Messe is bound up with the history of the origins of the work. Haydn wrote the Mass for the musically gifted nun, Sebastiana Oswald, who belonged to the Benedictine cloister of Frauenchiemsee. This work soon found widespread acceptance beyond the originally intended sphere of its origins, as is indicated by the numerous copies found in Austrian convents. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5454600.

SKU: CA.5453049

ISBN 9790007226183. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SKU: CL.RWS-1831-01

Inspired by the late Martin Luther King Jr's I Have A Dream speech, this new composition by Justin Harden conveys images of promise, solidarity, and triumph. Written for United Sound, the work begins with a beautiful and lush lyrical statement. A heralding trumpet foreshadows the glorious development leading to a glorious conclusion. Appropriate for concert/festival as well as ceremonial use, Unity may very well find a place in your band’s standard repertoire.

SKU: CA.4062607

ISBN 9790007074029. Key: C major. Language: Latin.

An unusual feature of this Mass is its cyclic form, a compositional principle which Mozart first introduced in his masses in this Mass in C: in the Agnus Dei (Dona nobis pacem) he reverted to the music of the Kyrie, thus giving the Mass overall musical unity. Another unusual feature of this work is its popular character. This is evident both in its catchy themes and in its relatively straigthforward musical structure. This work is now available in carus music, the choir app! Score available separately - see item CA.4062600.

SKU: HL.14042920

ISBN 9788759814185. 9.5x14.25x0.107 inches. International (more than one language).

Programme Note My &rsquo,6 Pieces for horn, violin and piano&rsquo, was written in 1984 as a commission from the Danish Radio for a concert where Ligeti&rsquo,s Horn Trio should receive its Danish premiere played by Danish musicians. My trio is based on my work &rsquo,Studies for Piano&rsquo,. While I wrote these studies I tried to &rsquo,conjure up&rsquo, instrumental parts inside the piano movement. When I received the commission for a horn trio I turned to six of the studies and deepened them by &rsquo,screening them&rsquo, so that their parts and moods appeared in a clearer way. Furthermore I changed the order of the movements so a new unity appeared, beginning with asteadyly hesitating &rsquo,Serenade&rsquo, in slow-motion followed by the &rsquo,Arabesque&rsquo, which hardly gets started before it stops. Then &rsquo,Blues&rsquo,, a melancholy melody and &rsquo,Marcia Funebre&rsquo,, like a fossilized picture with a dramatic threatening outburst ending with a quiet but majestic melody in violin and horn, a melody that disappears in the chords of the piano. Before the last movement &rsquo,For the Children&rsquo, is a large &rsquo,Scherzo misterioso&rsquo,. Hans Abrahamsen

Six Pieces for Horn, Violin and Piano by Hans Abrahamsen.

Programme Note 

My ’6 Pieces for horn, violin and piano’ was written in 1984 as a commission from the Danish Radio for a concert where Ligeti’s Horn Trio should receive its Danish premiere played by Danish musicians. My trio is based on my work ’Studies for Piano’. While I wrote these studies I tried to ’conjure up’ instrumental parts inside the piano movement. When I received the commission for a horn trio I turned to six of the studies and deepened them by ’screening them’ so that their partsand moods appeared in a clearer way. Furthermore I changed the order of the movements so a new unity appeared, beginning with a steadyly hesitating ’Serenade’ in slow-motion followed by the ’Arabesque’ which hardly gets started before it stops. Then ’Blues’, a melancholy melody and ’Marcia Funebre’, like a fossilized picture with a dramatic threatening outburst ending with a quiet but majestic melody in violin and horn, a melody that disappears in the chords of the piano. Before the last movement ’For the Children’ is a large ’Scherzo misterioso’.

Hans Abrahamsen

SKU: BT.DHP-1023217-030

Jan van der Roost’s new work Jubilus will make an ideal opening piece for any event. It is in a classical ABA form, beginning with a rising brass fanfare which is quickly replaced by a contrasting expressive lyrical theme. The two themes alternate for a few seconds until an exciting new atmosphere is created with the lively allegro. This eventful piece lets you show off many aspects of your player’s style and technique without losing overall unity

Jan Van der Roosts Werk Jubilus! ist eine ideale Konzerteröffnung. Geschrieben in einer klassischen ABA-Form, beginnt es mit einer aufsteigenden Fanfare, die bald darauf von einem kontrastierenden lyrischen Thema abgelöst wird. Beide Elemente wechseln einander ein paar Mal ab, dann wird durch ein allegro brillante eine neue Atmosphäre geschaffen und ein drittes Thema erscheint in verschiedenen Registern. Mit Jubilus! können sich Ihre Spieler stilistisch und technisch vielfältig präsentieren, ohne dass die Brass Band dabei je ihre Einheit verliert.

SKU: AP.45998S

UPC: 038081525778. English.

An inspiring piece that evokes images of togetherness, peace, and a sense that we are one as humankind. This unity comes to fruition as the upper woodwinds and trumpet play in unison toward the piece's conclusion. (3:50).

SKU: CA.5453019

ISBN 9790007145378. Language: Latin.

The names of Michael Haydn's masses are associated either with a specific commission or with the composition's dedicatee. Thus, Haydn composed the Missa in honorem Sti. Gotthardi, also known as the Admont Mass, for the Admont Abbey located in the region of Styria, Austria, where Gotthard Kuglmayr was the Abbot. The mass combines formal concentration with liturgical function. The songlike melody, the unity of the motivic material, and the balanced harmony of solemn and lyrical passages show how intensively Haydn concerned himself with the genre. Due to its length and its orchestration the mass can be considered a type of missa solemnis. Fugues and fugal movements are completely missing from the Missa Admontis as is any kind of contrapuntal (including imitative) composition. In so doing, Haydn assured that the required understanding of the liturgical text would be achieved. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5453000.

SKU: MN.60-8004A

Marilyn BieryÕs new paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 12 celebrates all GodÕs people as individuals and as members of the body of Christ. The familiar tune Nettleton is given new life and vigor in James BieryÕs arrangement for congregation, choir, brass, and organ. Included are a festive introduction, a stanza for choir alone, a celebratory interlude for choir, brass, and organ, and a triumphant final stanza. Reproducible page for congregation included in choral score.

SKU: CL.011-5052-01

J. J. Richards’ great Emblem of Unity March has been a band favorite for generations, and this impressive Command series arrangement makes it accessible for middle school and younger high school bands! After a bold introduction, the famous trio melody - played by horns! (with a little help from others) – moves to an powerful breakstrain giving the lower instruments a chance to shine. The final rousing strain makes Emblem of Unity a perfect choice for any performance situation. March on!