String Quartet (Score)

SKU: HL.370494

Critical Edition Hardcover. Composed by Karol Szymanowski. PWM. Classical. Hardcover. 60 pages. Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne #9267030. Published by Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne (HL.370494).

ISBN 9781705147009. UPC: 840126994025.

The First String Quartet in C major, Op. 37, was written in the autumn of 1917 and earned Szymanowski the first prize in a competition organized by the Ministry of Religious and in a competition organized by the Ministry of Religious and Educational Affairs in January 1922. The First String Quartet is notable for its clar and simple construction. The first movement is in the formof a sonata allegro; the Andantino semplice (in modo iuna canzone) in the middle is a cross between ternary and variation form. The final Scherzando alla burlesca also keeps to the form of a sonata allegro. The combinations and proportions of formal factors and the treatment of thematic material betray a fairly conventional adoption of classical models. Similarly, the expressive and structural use of melodic material shows a respect for traditional norms. Szymanowski created, in other works from the same period, his own individual type of melodic line, which was strongly expressive and achieved its effect chiefly by its tonal qualieties; nevertheless in this Quartet he returns to a fluid, cantilena-like, symmetrically shaped melodic line, which runs along in broad phrases of a concentrated, reflective character. Melody becomes the chief factor in the development of the form, both in thematic usage and in the application of a more polyphonic texture. Harmonic and tonal means are considerably simplified in the Quartet []. Most of the writing is linear, or horizontal, with individual treatment of each part, the parallel continuation of the four sound planes, almost a matter of principle. The functions of the particular instruments in realizing these planes are constantly changing,which accounts for the even greater variedy of tone-colour. The decision to forego experiment with forms and sonorities is reflectedin the overall approach to musical expression. The predominant atmosphere of restrained emotion, quiet lyricism and serenity is strongly suggestive of classical aestetic models. (Based on Zofia Helman Commentary on Szymanowski Complete Edition, Vol. B6) (II) The ''Second String Quartet'' represents an interesting attempt to revert to classical form coupled with the new harmonic and tonal vocabulary worked out previously in the ''Slopiewnie'', ''Stabat Mater'' and ''Mazurkas''. It was also the first time the composer had used folk elements in the framework of a major classical form. The ''Second String Quartet'' is in a special category among Szymanowski's works. Though it dates from the composer was still occupied with folk music, it nevertheless shows him returning to classical models, but at the same time using an aesthetic of subjective expression, which gives the work its own individual stamp. The ''Second String Quartet'' synthesis of the various directions in which Szymanowski was attempting to develop. The sonority and texture used in the first.

By Bob Dylan. By Bob Dylan. Arranged by Don Giller and Ed Lozano. Music Sales America. Folk, Pop, Rock. Softcover. Composed 2016. 788 pages. Music Sales #AM978923. Published by Music Sale

Eb Edition. By Various. Fake Book. Bebop, Jazz. Softcover. 248 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(The Easiest Drumset Method Ever!) Written by Dave Black, Steven Houghton. Instructional book and examples/accompaniment CD for drums. With instructional text, instructional photos and drum notation. Late Elementary level. 40 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Violin 2 (solos: SATB - 0.0.0.0 - 0.0.0.0 - str - bc)

SKU: BR.OB-32119-16

Cantata for Christmas - Urtext. Composed by Johann Kuhnau. Edited by David Erler. Choir; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Cantata; Baroque; Renaissance/early Baroque. Part. 8 pages. Duration 15'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 32119-16. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-32119-16).

ISBN 9790004349472. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The cantata O heilige Zeit [O Holy Time] of the former St. Thomas cantor Johann Kuhnau is the ideal baroque festive music for small scorings. Even though this is the larger of two cantatas with this text underlay, it can be performed by four soloists (SATB), single or double strings, and continuo organ. The participation of a choir in non-soloistic passages is optional, for historically unproven. The cantata was composed in the years 1704/05 and can therefore be placed in Kuhnau's term as St. Thomas cantor in Leipzig. A contemporary text by Erdmann Neumeister is fitted with a modern musical garb here while keeping unconditional adherence to it. Using a structural artifice as simple as it is effective, he provides a ritornello-like musical equivalent to the repeatedly recurring line of text O heilige Zeit!. This edition continues the series of works by Kuhnau started in the Pfefferkorn Musikverlag. Another festive music by Kuhnau with larger scoring is found in the Magnificat in C major, deemed a direct predecessor of Bach's Magnificat.

Composed by Mark Patterson. Fold. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 27 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9631. Published by Carl Fischer Music

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4478-01

Arranged by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2016-01). Extra full score. Composed 2016. Duration 3 minutes, 20 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4478-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4478-01).

Beautiful and creative adaptation of the familiar theme from Dvorak's New World Symphony, this arrangement is just what you need for the ballad spot in your contest/competition programs. Written as a trumpet/flugelhorn feature, it is equally effective spotlighting an alto saxophone. The frequently changing harmonies and flowing counter lines keep things interesting while the limited ranges and easy rhythms keep things simple. No worries. A guaranteed winner!

By Keith Sharp. For orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: ST6075S. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Composed 2005. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

By Larry Neeck. Concert band. Young Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR369). Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse