By Julie Mcintosh Johnson. For piano. Basics of Keyboard Theory. Level: Level III (early intermediate). Workbook. Published by J. Johnson Music Publications.

Chamber Music flute, piano

SKU: PR.114422710

Composed by Charles Gibb. Set of Score and Parts. 44+8 pages. Duration 24 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42271. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114422710).

ISBN 9781491136072. UPC: 680160688227.

DUO’s succinct movement titles (I. Here, II. Open, III. Stark, IV. Ardent) tease at revealing the grand and heartfelt inspiration for exuberant romanticism in this sonata-like work of symphonic proportions and depth. Charles Gibb is both an accomplished pianist and an award-winning flutist, who has written of this compelling major addition to the literature: “This work is a journey. What journey and whose journey does not matter. It is my journey, it is your journey. It is the journey of those who came before us, and of those who will come after us. I wrote this hoping that we can find each other along the road, so we can realize that we don’t need to go on the journey alone.” Gibb’s DUO is sure to become a favorite major work for flute recitalists.
This work is a journey. What journey and whose journey does not matter. It is my journey, it is your journey. It is the journey of those who came before us, and of those who will come after us. I wrote this hoping that we can find each other along the road, so we can realize that we don’t need to go on the journey alone.“Here” begins with three notes that shape the rhythmic and harmonic content of the entire work. Melodies and harmonies including the tonic, dominant, and leading tone can be found in each of the four movements. The first moments of this movement introduce the melody, offering itself unencumbered and uninhibited. It shows itself as it is. The melodies soar, the harmonies become voiced more intricately, and the opening theme repeats in full grandeur. The momentum slows down, and the movement ends with a sense of completion, yet remains unbalanced.A striking piano gesture launches “Open,” the idea of instability reflected with the flowing flute trills and unclear meter patterns in the piano. The sensation of an unsteady grace in 5/8 time arrives with a piano ostinato. The melody is expressive, yet insecure and unbalanced due to changing meters. After a grand pause, the movement transitions to 4/4 time with the flute switching between duplet and triplet flourishes. After a rapid descent in the flute, the opening gesture returns, changed and abruptly interrupted.The third movement, “Stark,” is very static, beginning plainly but markedly. The falling fifth calls out continually throughout the movement, searching, lost. Melodies appear in pieces, some smooth and flowing, others rather disjunct. The piece climaxes with a line of mournfulness, yet revealing a deeper strength through intense projection of tone in the high register. However, the static harmonies return, this time unsteady all the way to its foundation. This destabilization repeats, and then quietly recedes.“Ardent” is the longest of the movements and spans a wide range of musical emotion. Part of the movement is fast paced, energetic, and balances order and disarray. However, once the chaos dies down, a gentle, expressive theme comes in. The theme itself is very resolute; it is order appearing from the pandemonium. Conflict returns, and order and chaos become less distinguishable from one another, and soon fuse together. However, order returns with new meaning, synthesized with previous musical content, creating a truer, deeper sense of awareness or understanding. A moment of ambiguity arises, but the flute persists, supported by the sensitive but firm figuration in the piano, and resoundingly comes to a close, unburdened and at ease.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.44813S

Opus 11. Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Impressionistic; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 16 pages. Belwin Music #00-44813S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44813S).

UPC: 038081521220. English. Gabriel FaurA(c).

Fauré's breathtakingly beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure and profound harmonic development set the foundation for soaring melodic lines that are shared throughout in various parts. This is music from the heart that will rest calmly and peacefully on audience ears. A perfect choice for contest in showcasing the musical and expressive traits of your ensemble.

By Gayle Kowalchyk, Dennis Alexander, E. L. Lancaster. For Piano. Piano - Alfred's Premier Piano Course. Premier Piano Course. Book. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Oboe, Piano - Grade 3

SKU: FL.FX072354

Composed by Alain Lopez. Classical, Educational. Score and Set of Parts. FLEX Editions #FX072354. Published by FLEX Editions (FL.FX072354).

This composition was created for young musicians (mostly teenagers), and will be played as a pop song. Indeed, its texture (silky and polished) is related to the use of triplets and harmonic series built on the principle of 'verse / chorus'. Its tempo (close to the human body beat) and duration (3 minutes) will make it the hit of the summer!

A tutor for the older beginner. By Janet Bullard; Alan Bullard. For piano. Pianoworks. Level: very easy to easy. Book and CD. Published by Oxford University Press.

Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000495-030

Composed by Andrew R. Mackereth. Set (Score & Parts). 22 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000495-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000495-030).

From the composer:

High Flyers are regarded as people with promise and potential.They are winners.
This is music for winners.

The title, as well as being a play-on-words, implies the nature of the work. It is a bright, optimistic, and upbeat piece attempting to depict an exhilarating ride on flying carpet.
The opening rising chords immediately suggest the gentle elevation of the carpets' ascent towards unknown heights, leading to a hint of a first theme in the horns at Fig. B.
The first four notes provide the thematic material for the whole work: C F G A.
A perpetual sense of movement is achieved through accented quaver chords punctuating the melodicmaterial of the first main theme.
Fig. E sees the music of the opening bars fully realised, with flourishes from the euphonium and baritones representing swirling clouds, shooting stars, or passing birds in flight.
The same subject is developed into a lyrical second theme with a new lush harmonic treatment, evocative of gliding over an expanse of sparse countryside.This section ends with a note of serenity but is shattered by the urgent insistence of the percussion rhythms.
The third section introduces a new idea with a slightly distorted fanfare in the cornets and trombones.
This figure suggests for the first time that there may be trouble ahead. In fact, there is no need to fear and the journey can continue without aggravation. This fanfare returns near the end to signal a final note of triumph.
A new rhythmic variant of the cell motif emerges as the third theme now transformed by the addition of a triplet figure.
The music steadily gains momentum before moving inexorably towards the climactic return of the music and tonality of the opening bars of the piece.

For Clarinet in B-flat. Includes a high-quality printed music book with both parts; and a CD containing accompaniments to both the minus 1st and minus 2nd duet parts. Published by Music Minus One.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Fundamentals of Music to Unlock the Fretboard and Your Creativity. String Letter Publishing. Instruction. Softcover Media Online. With guitar tablature. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Get Your Fingers to Play What's in Your Head). Composed by Mark Dziuba. For Guitar. Book; DVD; Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Serious Blues. Blues. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Taught by Larry Coryell. For Guitar (Flatpicking/Plectrum). Method. Grossman-Gtr Workshop. Jazz. Level: Intermediate. DVD. Size 5.25x7.5. Duration 83 minutes. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop.