SKU: PR.41641515L

UPC: 680160621750.

The melancholic tone of the Ney (the Persian bamboo flute) is known for its alluring sound, emulating the human voice. In Persian literature, the Ney is considered a mystic instrument capable of expressing deep human emotions. In writing my flute concerto, I aimed not only to highlight the modern flautist's ability to play agile and brilliant passages but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo flute passages. Two prominent characters permeate the first movement of my concerto. They are marked in the score as lamentoso, and con spirito, expressing grief and loss, and joy of living respectively. The lament is mostly expressed in several extended cadenzas for solo flute while the con spirito consists of robust and energetic fast sections played by all forces of the orchestra. Apart from these two characters there are moments of mystery, comedy and the grotesque, among others. In the second movement, the lyrical and poetic character of the flute is prominently presented in dream-like passages surrounded by shimmering and tender orchestral colors. The solo flute is left out in an agitated middle section that references the first movement. In the third section of the movement the solo flute returns in meditative fashion culminating in a duet with the harp. The third movement is written as one continuous quasi scherzo, challenging the limits of agility and brilliance of the flute. Some of the materials from the earlier movements are presented again with joyous character. The coda elevates the concerto into its brightest and most festive character, driving to the end with relentless energy.
The melancholic tone of the Ney (the Persian bamboo flute) is known for its alluring sound, emulating the human voice.  In Persian literature, the Ney is considered a mystic instrument capable of expressing deep human emotions.In writing my flute concerto, I aimed not only to highlight the modern flautist’s ability to play agile and brilliant passages but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo flute passages.Two prominent characters permeate the first movement of my concerto.  They are marked in the score as lamentoso, and con spirito, expressing grief and loss, and joy of living respectively.  The lament is mostly expressed in several extended cadenzas for solo flute while the con spirito consists of robust and energetic fast sections played by all forces of the orchestra.  Apart from these two characters there are moments of mystery, comedy and the grotesque, among others.In the second movement, the lyrical and poetic character of the flute is prominently presented in dream-like passages surrounded by shimmering and tender orchestral colors.  The solo flute is left out in an agitated middle section that references the first movement.  In the third section of the movement the solo flute returns in meditative fashion culminating in a duet with the harp.The third movement is written as one continuous quasi scherzo, challenging the limits of agility and brilliance of the flute.  Some of the materials from the earlier movements are presented again with joyous character.  The coda elevates the concerto into its brightest and most festive character, driving to the end with relentless energy.

SKU: CL.024-4020-01

This dignified concert fanfare is a great way to feature your developing brass section! Bold melodies and stately percussion writing help make this piece an excellent concert opener for even more advanced groups. Your students will aspire to greater musical heights!

SKU: OU.9780193413047

ISBN 9780193413047. 10 x 7 inches.

For SA and piano Ramsey's characterization of the fairy's monologue from A Midsummer Night's Dream is both fun and imaginative, with rhythmic fluidity, a driving piano part, and clever accentuation perfectly complementing Shakespeare's metre and rhyme scheme. The piece was originally published in the collection Hark, hark, the lark.

About Songbird

Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.

SKU: SU.80400691

SSAATTBB Chorus, Soprano & Baritone, Flute, Oboe, Percussion, ‘Cello & Piano Duration: 12:00Commissioned by: Bach Choir of BethlehemDedication: Dedicated to Greg Funfgeld in honor of his 25th year as artistic director and conductor of The ChoirPremiered by: Bach Choir of BethlehemCopyright 2009Text author: Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) Published by: Paulus Publications (SP523).

SKU: MA.EMR-15486

Possible instrumentations:

Brass Band (Flexi-Brass (8 Parts) Piano, Timpani, Glockenspiel & Percussion optional)
3 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones & Tuba (Piano, Timpani, Glockenspiel & Percussion optional).

SKU: XC.ICB1910FS

UPC: 812598031454. 9 x 12 inches.

While a journey to the sun may exceed the bounds of reality, this extraordinary expedition exists where music and fantasy meet. Inspired by a breathtaking Icelandic sculpture of the same name, Sun Voyager is a vessel to our dreams. A dramatic and powerful opening transitions to driving melodic interplay and exposed percussion sure to challenge ensembles at a variety of levels. This intense and powerful selection will inspire students to raise their game while allowing their imagination to run wild.

SKU: CA.2707300

ISBN 9790007130947. Language: Latin.

The 15 minute Missa alta, a High Mass, is not referred to by this name simply due to its scoring for women's voices and two percussionists, whose instrumentarium produces a crystalline and dreamlike sound. The solemnity of the music, whose compositional compactness and sensual sound elicit a transcendent effect, also reaches heights. Missa alta is a rewarding challenge for all ambitious girls and women's choirs or vocal ensembles, and a true enrichment of the repertoire for services and concerts.