SKU: CF.SPS75

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .

SKU: CF.CPS224F

ISBN 9781491153185. UPC: 680160910687.

Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds.  Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students.  This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.
Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.” In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds” for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.

SKU: AP.47415

UPC: 038081547558. English.

A theme-and-fantasy-variations treatment of the traditional church hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. A quiet traditional opening introduces a set of fantasy-like episodes, creating a kaleidoscopic musical journey that culminates in a stately chorale treatment of the theme. Brilliant!

SKU: AP.50869S

ISBN 9781470666811. UPC: 038081585420. English.

This stunningly beautiful lyrical work provides a peaceful moment in our complex and complicated lives. With gorgeous melodic lines and perfect harmonic progressions, your students will fall in love with Blessing Wind. There are many teachable moments, and it is the perfect level for young band. Everyone struggles with burdens from time to time. We need hope in our complicated lives. This piece provides a peaceful moment, calming the storm that sometimes surrounds you while sharing in the beauty of music. May you grow to be the person you hope to be, following your true spirit. (2:50).

SKU: CF.PPS50

ISBN 9781491151945. UPC: 680160909445.

Amber moons are beautiful and rare full moons, created when the sun is high in the sky and directly opposite the moon. Amber Moon begins with an opening fanfare, then moves into the first theme based on this fanfare. A second statement of the theme is repeated softly, followed by a lyrical secondary theme in the woodwinds. Variations follow this statement, and cyclically, like the comings and goings of the Moon and Sun, the piece concludes with a return to the initial theme.
Amber moons are very beautiful and rare full moons, created when the sun is high in the sky and directly opposite the moon. They appear unusually large and low on the horizon with a deep, rich honey color and are believed to be signs of blessing and good luck.  Amber Moon begins with an opening fanfare, then moves into a first theme based on this fanfare. A second statement of the theme is repeated softly, followed by lyrical second theme in the woodwinds. Variations follow this statement and a return to theme one concludes the piece.I enjoyed writing this piece and hope your students will enjoy playing these contrasting styles and that you will find the piece beneficial in teaching important musical concepts.Peter Terry, 2018.

SKU: BT.DHP-0960679-010

Dit is een van de bekendste songs van de legendarische Amerikaanse componist Irving Berlin, die in 1989 overleed op 101-jarige leeftijd. Het levendige arrangement dat Naohiro Iwai maakte van There’s No Business Like Show Businessweet continu de aandacht vast te houden door middel van verschillende tempowisselingen en boeiende instrumentaties. Een klassieker!

Im modernen Gewand des japanischen Topschneiders für Blasorchesterarrangements Naohiro Iwai präsentiert sich der beliebte Show-Klassiker von Irving Berlin. Eine Herausforderung für Ihr Blasorchester und ein Riesenspaß für das Publikum!

Irving Berlin a signé 16 comédies musicales, 10 musiques de films et plus de 1500 chansons dont les plus belles et les plus célèbres portent des titres évocateurs : White Christmas, God Bless America, etc. En 1954, la 20th Century Fox produit la comédie musicale There’s No Business Like Show Business (“La Joyeuse Parade”) avec dans les rôles principaux Dan Dailey, Ethel Merman et Marylin Monroe. Le succès fut considérable.

SKU: HL.44002493

UPC: 073999024937. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Dit is een van de bekendste songs van de legendarische Amerikaanse componist Irving Berlin, die in 1989 overleed op 101-jarige leeftijd. Het levendige arrangement dat Naohiro Iwai maakte van There's No Business Like Show Businessweet continu de aandacht vast te houden door middel van verschillende tempowisselingen en boeiende instrumentaties. Een klassieker!

Im modernen Gewand des japanischen Topschneiders fur Blasorchesterarrangements Naohiro Iwai prasentiert sich der beliebte Show-Klassiker von Irving Berlin. Eine Herausforderung fur Ihr Blasorchester und ein Riesenspass fur das Publikum!

Irving Berlin a signe 16 comedies musicales, 10 musiques de films et plus de 1500 chansons dont les plus belles et les plus celebres portent des titres evocateurs : White Christmas, God Bless America, etc. En 1954, la 20th Century Fox produit la comedie musicale There's No Business Like Show Business (La Joyeuse Parade) avec dans les roles principaux Dan Dailey, Ethel Merman et Marylin Monroe. Le succes fut considerable.

SKU: CL.LDP-7304-00

This piece is a real treat! Pierre has created a frolicking portrayal of a morning walk. An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day, wrote Thoreau, and this tune will leave everyone in a sunny mood. Skillfully composed and simply delightful!

SKU: CL.023-4593-01

Based on the liturgical hymn The Doxology written in 1674 by Thomas Ken, this lyrical and sensitive arrangement for the beginning band provides multiple teaching opportunities in a rich musical setting. The first melodic statement is written as a musical exchange between soloists or sections creating a connection and awareness between sections of the band. The second melodic statement is a lush full ensemble setting in contrast. The use of mixed meter in an accessible and musically logical manner reinforces teaching and concepts introduced in the first year of most beginning band methods. A beautiful and educational choice for your concert program!

SKU: CL.012-2680-00

An impressive concert piece built around a very familiar hymn tune, this wonderful composition is certainly going to enhance Huckeby’s already formidable reputation as a dynamic composer of the highest order. Excellent for concert, festival or contest performances, it even comes complete with an opt. choir part! Tremendous from start to finish!

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Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style