SKU: TM.06967SC
Transposed: Clarinet I/II, Horns, Trumpet I/II, and Trombone I/II.
SKU: PR.312418770
ISBN 9781491138120. UPC: 680160640195. Second April, by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Second April for S.A.T.B. Chorus and Piano is a four-movement set, based on the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay. Ewazen has long been enamored with her poetry's wonderfully vivid and descriptive imagery of nature and emotions, and its powerful and profound meaning. The first movement, SONG OF A SECOND APRIL is dramatic, detailing a time of personal strife and tragedy, perhaps the end of a relationship or even the end of a life. The music is intense, fast, in a minor key, creating a feeling of powerful, relentless emotions. Little by little, the music almost dies away, getting quieter and quieter, creating a feeling of resignation, but with a surprise Picardy Third in the final chord – suggesting a bit of hope!.SECOND APRIL for S.A.T.B. Chorus and Piano is a four-movement set, based on the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay. I have long been enamored with the poetry of Millay for its wonderfully vivid and descriptive imagery, and its often powerful and profound meaning. Millay’s descriptions of nature, and of feelings and emotions, have always spoken to me. SECOND APRIL consists of four of her poems, each with a distinctive mood, message, and emotional feel. They are vivid, powerful, and beautiful, inspiring me to capture these descriptions of the various scenes she portrays. Song of a Second April uses music to underlie strong feelings, passions, and the tragedies of life. The poem itself is dramatic, detailing a time of personal strife and tragedy, perhaps the end of a relationship or even the end of a life. The music is intense, fast, in a minor key, and with rapid, spinning notes creating a feeling of powerful, relentless emotions. Melodies, motives, and gestures are tossed between the voices, increasing the feelings of intensity and even desperation. Little by little, the music almost dies away, getting quieter and quieter, creating a feeling of resignation, but with a Picardy Third in the final chord – maybe a bit of hope! Mariposa is a celebration of nature, wandering through a field with white and blue butterflies appearing almost wondrously. But there’s also a profound feeling of poignancy, noting that as one relishes such a beautiful, magical sight, they should embrace the experience – the fleeting, transient nature of such a perfect vision and of life itself. The music portrays the flying of the butterflies: gentle, beautiful, with rich chords and arpeggios, but stepping back, as the fleeting nature of life is the reality, with gentle, but sombre chords interspersed with the magical flight of the Mariposa.Alms is a fast rondo, intense, bold, and always dance-like. It is about both tragedy and resilience. This music is also in minor, yet with moments of playfulness, as a recollection of happy times or moments takes over. This seesaw between emotions is heard throughout the movement, as the music continues to “dance.” And with Millay’s summing up of “reality being what it is,” the piece ends with strength, boldness, and finality. Into the Golden Vessel of Great Song is an appassionato call to overcome! The poem exhorts us to “sing out” with hope, determination, and strength. The music is full of bright and lilting energy; but as the turmoil and times of strife people can sometimes feel or experience, the music becomes intense, dramatic, in a minor key, and with changing rhythms. BUT, there is a return to championing the idea of simply overcoming, going forward with hope and determination, and the music is in major, resonant and strong. .
SKU: PR.165000970
ISBN 9781491100462. UPC: 680160626717. 9x12 inches.
Commissioned by a consortium of 20 high school and university bands coordinated by Scott Hanna of the University of Texas at Austin, Downshifting is inspired by Welcher’s joy of bicycle riding. Welcher explains in the program note: When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting... With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep one’s legs going at a constant speed (for me, q = 126) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly. I determined to capitalize on this in writing Downshifting, which keeps the same mathematical inner pulse, ‘shifting’ (with a ratchet) as the terrain changes..One of the joys of life for me is riding my 21-speed bicycle. As a basically non-athletic person who nonetheless likes to stay in shape, I have found that riding my bike provides just the exercise I need. The workout is strenuous, but pleasant—and the infinite variety of scenery I pass keeps me alert and wide awake. When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting.With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep ones legs going at a constant speed (for me, that’s 126 to the quarter note) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly. I determined to capitalize on this in writing the music, which manages to keep the same mathematical inner pulse, “shifting†(with a ratchet) as the terrain changes. So Downshifting begins with that steady pulse, on a grid of eighth notes in 2/4 to propel the little vehicle forward. There’s a joyous little tune in our heads as we begin our ride. As the initial thrill of riding on the flat gives way to monotony, we stay in that pulse for the first minute or so of the ride. Then, as the first hill becomes visible, we shift the bike down: even though the eighths are equal, the pulse feels slower (and we’re now in 6/8 time). Ultimately the compound meter shifts again as the climb begins, and we’re now plodding doggedly up the hill. (The music reflects all of these changes, with subtitles such as “Working harder—Seeing the climb, aheadâ€, “Steady and committed…the climb begins!â€, “Straining against the gradeâ€, etc.).There are two hills, and two long climbs (but in different keys, reflecting the change in scenery). When at last the summit of the second hill is reached (“Flying, Over the Topâ€), we coast at last down the other side at breakneck speed. The initial joyous melody returns, but now in a spread-out coasting pulse. At the end of the ride, we slow to a stop—then take one last sprint (shifting five times in the process) in order to end on a biker’s high.Downshifting was commissioned by a consortium of fourteen high school and college bands, overseen by my longtime colleague at the University of Texas, Scott Hanna. The piece is dedicated to him (and to all bicycle enthusiasts).
SKU: AP.48946
UPC: 038081562704. English. Words by Andy Beck; Brian Fisher; music by Andy Beck.
After weeks of waiting, it's finally time to open those holiday gifts. As the kids gleefully tear into their presents, wrapping paper, ribbons, tags, and bags go flying---it's a gift wrap riot! This rockin' hand jive is a total blast. The vocal parts pretty much teach themselves, so there's plenty of time to add the familiar hand motions or learn Andy's full choreography (printed in the score and available as a free ChoreoTrax video online). If holiday novelty numbers have become a tradition at your school, you won't want to miss this one!
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: CL.MHT-0042-75
SKU: BT.DHP-1033404-400
ISBN 9789043105477. English-German-French-Dutch.
19 original concert studies by such well-known composers as James Curnow, Jacob de Haan, Jan Van der Roost and Allen Vizzutti. This book will be of great use to all euphonium players who are looking for short unaccompanied solos. (With Demo CD). Studeren hoeft niet saai te zijn. De 19 concertetudes in deze uitgaven vormen stuk voor stuk een inspirerende uitdaging voor iedere euphoniumspeler. Alle belangrijke aspecten van het euphoniumspel komen aan bod. De bijgeleverde demo-cdis natuurlijk ingespeeld door Steven Mead!Der zweite Band Konzertetüden von bekannten Komponisten u.a. James Curnow, Jacob de Haan, Jan Van der Roost, Allen Vizzutti, Otto M. Schwarz, André Waignein. Jedes Stück behandelt andere, wesentliche Spielweisen und Techniken des Euphoniumspiels. Steven Mead spielte wiederum alle Etüden auf die jeweils beiliegende CD ein. 19 studi da concerto firmati James Curnow, Piet Swerts, Jan Van der Roost, Peter Graham, e altri.
SKU: BT.DHP-1064042-404
ISBN 9789043164511. English-German-French-Dutch.
The 25 pieces in Beatmüller have been composed by Fons van Gorp as an alternative or homage to the popular 25 romantic studies Opus 100 by good old Friedrich Burgmüller. They are written in twentieth centuryidioms: rock, swing, latin and funk styles are all there, but romance is also present. All the pieces in Beatmüller are meant to be played solo, but the audio tracks available online in MP3 format are a perfect tool tohelp develop the right drive and beat. De 25 stukken in Beatmüller zijn gecomponeerd als alternatief voor of aanvulling op de aloude, geliefde 25 romantische etudes (opus 100) van Friedrich Burgmüller. Ze zijn geschreven in idiomen van de twintigsteeeuw: de stijlen rock, swing, latin en funk passeren de revue, maar ook de romantiek is present. Alle stukken in Beatmüller zijn bedoeld om solo te spelen, maar de online in mp3-formaat beschikbare audiotracks zijn eenprima hulpmiddel om de juiste ‘drive’ en ‘beat’ te ontwikkelen.Die 25 Stücke in Beatmüller wurden als Alternative oder Ergänzung zu den beliebten 25 romantischen Etüden opus 100 des guten alten Friedrich Burgmüller komponiert. Fons van Gorp ist es gelungen, die wertvollenklaviertechnischen Lerninhalte aus Burgmüllers Etüden in neue Stücke zu übertragen. Diese wurden alle in Stilidiomen des 20. Jahrhunderts geschrieben: Rock, Swing, Latin und Funk sind vertreten, aber ebenso auch die Romantik. AlleStücke in Beatmüller sind für das Solospiel gedacht die online im MP3-Format verfügbaren Audiotracks sind jedoch die perfekte Unterstützung, um den richtigen Drive und Beat zu entwickeln.Les 25 pièces rassemblées dans Beatmüller constituent une alternative et/ou un complément aux célèbres 25 Études romantiques Opus 100 de Friedrich Burgmüller. Ces 25 nouvelles pièces ont été écrites dans un amalgamede styles musicaux du XXe siècle tels que le rock, le swing, les musiques latino-américaines, le funk sans pour autant négliger le côté romantique. Toutes les pièces du recueil sont destinées être jouées en solo. Les pistesd’accompagnement disponibles en ligne au format MP3 sont idéales pour développer le sens du rythme et le bon mouvement.I 25 studi contenuti in Beatmüller sono stati composti come alternativa o supplemento ai famosi 25 romantici Studi Opus 100 di Friedrich Bergmüller. Sono stati scritti negli stili cardini del XX secolo: rock, swing,latin e funk, non dimenticando lo stile romantico. Tutti i pezzi di questo libro sono pensati per l’esecuzione in assolo. Le tracce audio disponibili online in formato MP3 fornisce il giusto supporto per sviluppare il “Drive andBeatâ€.
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