SKU: CF.YPS214F

ISBN 9781491153017. UPC: 680160910519.

This new piece from composer George Sweet is a delightful combination of Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace. Each tune on its own is wonderful, but in Sweet's setting, they are masterfully layered to reflect the composer's Scottish-American heritage. This presentation of a Scottish melody with Americana-inspired harmonies is a stunning example of compositional craft.
Bravery and Grace is a setting of the unofficial Scottish national anthem, Scotland the Brave. While the melody is taken from Scotland the Brave, the accompaniment and harmony both have a “Western Americana” feel, reminiscent of composers like Roy Harris and Aaron Copland.  This combination of a Scottish melody with American harmony is a reflection of the composer’s Scottish-American Heritage.The piece begins with a fragment of Scotland the Brave presented in a lush and reflective context. The main theme is performed in full by the upper voices at m. 9. The middle voices perform the material at m. 17, and the lower voices perform it again at m. 33. This results in a loud passage representing pipers at m. 46. The traditional spiritual Amazing Grace appears suddenly at m. 51 in a somewhat polytonal setting. This is, once again, reminiscent of practices of the aforementioned American composers.  After this lyrical presentation, a fragment of the main theme returns at m. 66. This is followed by a broad restatement of the theme at m. 70 and a brisk conclusion with a final flair of polytonality.

SKU: XC.HSO2102FS

UPC: 812598037203. 9 x 12 inches.

Brave Fires, featuring Drum Set, is a cool and fun new work about a serious subject. Composer Caryn Wiegand Neidhold writes Brave Fires honors the families impacted by devastating forest fires in Northern Nevada and Northern California and recognizes Wildland Firefighters’ and their support staff’s heroic work. Music can bring healing, and Brave Fires reaches out with energy and strength..

SKU: CF.CM9557

ISBN 9781491150894. UPC: 680160908394. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

Bold and strong, like those who have served our great country, this arrangement of Stand with the Brave is the perfect patriotic offering. With or without the optional trumpet, it will both challenge and develop expressive abilities and musicianship. Also available for Male Solo Voice (BLB014).

SKU: OU.9780193560802

ISBN 9780193560802. 10 x 7 inches.

TTBB unaccompanied. Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is both poignant and stirring. My heart be brave is an ideal choice for choirs looking to address issues of social justice in their programming. Also available in a version for SATB unaccompanied.

SKU: HL.44007186

UPC: 884088209520.

John Blanken schuf eine schwungvolle Bearbeitung zu dem bekannten schottischen Volkslied Scotland the Brave. Der Bearbeiter passte das wieder erkennbare Thema dem Swing-Stil an und auch die langen, Bordun ahnlichen Tone erinnern an das beliebte Dudelsackstuck. Swingin' Kilts ist eine Herausforderung fur jede Formation. Es stellt gewisse Anforderungen an Timing und Technik, die diesem Werk die Bravour verleihen, welche das Publikum ebenso wie die Musiker in Schwung versetzen wird.

SKU: HL.249573

ISBN 9781540005571. UPC: 888680711528. 6.0x9.0x0.396 inches. Ukulele Chord Songbook.

This series features convenient 6″ x 9″ books with complete lyrics and chord symbols above the lyrics for dozens of great songs. Each song also includes chord grids at the top of every page, and the first notes of the melody for easy reference. These books are perfect for people who don't read music but want to strum chords and sing, and are equally ideal for more advanced, music-reading ukulele players who don't feel like wading through note-for-note notation. This easy collection features 60 songs you can play with just four chords: Brave • Careless Whisper • Cecilia • Drift Away • Every Rose Has Its Thorn • Fields of Gold • Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) • Hey, Soul Sister • Ho Hey • Last Kiss • Let It Be • Mean • Peaceful Easy Feeling • Renegades • Stand by Me • Teach Your Children • Toes • Viva La Vida • What's Up • Zombie • and many more.

SKU: AP.48313

UPC: 038081551364. English.

I will be brave, I will be strong echoes from choir to soloist (or small group) at the powerful start of this inspirational gospel-style original. Soon, a bright tempo kicks in to deliver an undeniably uplifting choral experience. Just right for combined concerts, festival groups, graduation celebrations, or at any time of year! A free online video invites the use of sign language, demonstrated by the author herself. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.