Contrabassoon, piano

SKU: FG.55011-439-5

Composed by Paavo Heininen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-439-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-439-5).

ISBN 9790550114395.

All of Heininen's sonatas have different characters that are informed by the force fields created by classic solos and melodies in orchestral repertoire. There is also a certain encyclopaedic nature to the sonata cycle; many have been composed to various instruments. The contrabassoon sonata is an homage to the extreme situations that the deep sound of the instrument creates.

Piano

SKU: BO.B.3585

Composed by Jordi Cervello. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3585).

Agitato: This is a movement with a clear romantic intention, as well as passionate. It is like a projection of different colors in an atmosphere of lightness. In this case I probably had Mendelssohn in the back of my mind. Everything in it is extroverted. Vigor and gentleness alternate until reaching the end, where I make a clear allusion to the music of Bach. The movement ends in a fast arpeggio.

Capriccio: This part has a humorous touch to it. An evidently burlesque subject matter matches the various rhythmic and harmonic combinations. I do not wish to conceal a similarity of style with the music of Prokofiev. As a reminder, my Sonatina for violin solo comes from an idea taken from this Russian master's Sonata, also for violin solo. The mood is marcato and sharp, alternating expressive moments with others of a mysterious nature. To end up with, a fast and lively coda.

Ricordo: It has a burlesque introduction, but this serves as a preamble to the expressive nature of the whole. There are several emotional atmospheres in which harmony plays an essential part. The left hand will be responsible for the melody while the right hand constantly draws semiquavers all in a reflexive mood. In the end, the music fades away gently.

Animato: This movement brings us back to the extroverted mood of the Agitato. It transitions from an impressionistic atmosphere at the beginning, to a vigorous and energetic climate. Groups of 4, 5 and 6 notes with semiquavers cause certain instability, controlled, on the other hand, by an unchanging tempo. The movement ends in a forceful marcato, though in an overall maestoso atmosphere.

Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trumpets ad lib. (in rear of hall), Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Cele, Contrabassoon, Cymbals, English Horn, Gong, Harp, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Tuba

SKU: PR.47600137L

Composed by Radie Britain. This edition: Large Score. Contemporary. Large Score. With Standard notation. Composed 1946. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #476-00137L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.47600137L).

UPC: 680160637157. 11x17 inches.

This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseperable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ehical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing conficence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.

Composed by Kyle Pederson. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6144. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS84F

Composed by Larry Clark. SWS. Carl Fischer Young Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS84F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS84F).

ISBN 9780825870330. UPC: 798408070335. 9x12 inches. Key: F minor.

The mystical nature of the zodiac is explored in sound by composer Larry Clark. This is a tour-de-force for young bands from a composer that continues to provide substantial musical moments that are throughly enjoyed by younger students.

Trumpet

SKU: SP.TS466

Composed by Harold E. Mitchell. This edition: Paperback. Instructional; Method. Method. Book and DVD. With Text Language: French. 88 pages. Santorella Publications #TS466. Published by Santorella Publications (SP.TS466).

ISBN 9781585607242.

L etude et la pratique ne suffisent generalement pas pour qu un musicien autodidacte atteigne un niveau professionnel. L importance du professeur est primordiale pour conseiller, corriger et faire en sorte que l etude de l instrument se fasse naturellement et le plus agreablement possible, en fonction de la personnalite de l eleve. Le but de cette methode est de procurer a l eleve ambitieux, les elements indispensables pour acquerir les connaissances de base de la theorie et obtenir une embouchure souple et puissante. Les levres doivent etre souples et sensibles pour que l expiration les pousse rapidement a vibrer contre l embouchure de l instrument avec un minimum de pression. Commencez toujours la lecon doucement pour ne pas blesser les levres. Un echauffement est necessaire pour supporter les efforts. La force d embouchure etant differente d un individu a l autre, il est impossible de definir un temps ideal de pratique. Ne jamais insister quand les levres sont fatiguees. Il faut avoir une discipline de travail et de repos pour atteindre un bon niveau afin de progresser sans pour autant se blesser et souffrir inutilement. Ne gaspillez pas de temps avec des etudes qui depassent vos capacites mais ne le perdez pas non plus sur des choses trop faciles. Sachez que la qualite du son et la vitesse viendront sans effort si vous avez ete efficace et precis dans votre travail. N oubliez jamais qu il faut avoir du plaisir a jouer.

(An environmental cantata). Composed by Bob Chilcott. For Children's choir, SATB chamber choir and SATB double choir. Vocal score. 128 pages. Duration 45'. Published by Oxford University Press