SKU: FG.55011-134-9

ISBN 9790550111349.

The five first of the six symphonies by Erkki Melartin (1875-1937), dated from 1903 to 1916, represent the National Romantic Finnish musical heritage based on Austo-German orchestral tradition. Melartin himself thought of Symphony No. 3 as his testament and a description of a battle towards enjoying life, since the time of its birth was a period when Melartin's own life nearly ended. He had fallen ill of tuberculosis, and partly had to give up his work as a composer and teacher of music theory in order to recover from the - at the time often fatal - disease in a local sanatorium. At the premiere the symphony had an impact on its audience, as it indeed seemed to describe the joys and sufferings and the final peace of mind of the composer. The new editions of Melartin's symphonies have born as a project of Erkki Melartin Society with support of the Finnish Cultural Foundation. The performance materials are available for hire from Fennica Gehrman.

SKU: AP.44813S

UPC: 038081521220. English. Gabriel FaurA(c).

Fauré's breathtakingly beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure and profound harmonic development set the foundation for soaring melodic lines that are shared throughout in various parts. This is music from the heart that will rest calmly and peacefully on audience ears. A perfect choice for contest in showcasing the musical and expressive traits of your ensemble.

SKU: AP.35898S

UPC: 038081407500. English.

As soon as your young string players have learned their low 2 finger patterns, they are ready for this catchy teaching tune. Written in the attention-grabbing key of A minor, this mystical piece reinforces the neighborly half-step relationship between E-F on the D string and B-C on the A string. Every section gets the melody, a winner with the kids, and you'll like how each section learns to play their half steps more in tune. A great supplement to your method book, and also a successful crowd-pleaser on your next concert!

SKU: AP.49005S

ISBN 9781470645236. UPC: 038081563893. English.

Genesis by Rossano Galante is a stunning original cinematic overture that will transport your students to the movie soundstage. This stunning cinematic overture is a musical journey that depicts the rebuilding of humankind into a Utopian society. The scene is set with a dramatic, rhythmic ostinato joined by the melody, which is indicative of hope for world peace, and builds to an intense peak before slowly fading away. (3:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: LO.30-3590L

UPC: 000308151237.

From the pen of Pepper Choplin comes Christmas Presence, a musical telling of the Christmas story and its impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. From the energetic opener, The World Awaits Your Coming, to the reflective Still They Are Here, this work inspires us to dwell on the important and profound way that Christmas brings us together through the joy of Christ’s birth. Beautiful original melodies and thoughtful texts are paired with and inspired by favorite carols of old in a unique and creative way. The finale features an inspiring call to action: Go into the world to be a Christmas Presence, bringing hope, peace, and love to a world in need..

SKU: LO.30-3592L

UPC: 000308151251.

From the pen of Pepper Choplin comes Christmas Presence, a musical telling of the Christmas story and its impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. From the energetic opener, The World Awaits Your Coming, to the reflective Still They Are Here, this work inspires us to dwell on the important and profound way that Christmas brings us together through the joy of Christ’s birth. Beautiful original melodies and thoughtful texts are paired with and inspired by favorite carols of old in a unique and creative way. The finale features an inspiring call to action: Go into the world to be a Christmas Presence, bringing hope, peace, and love to a world in need..

SKU: AP.49930S

ISBN 9781470662431. UPC: 038081579634. English.

Give your students a well-needed break from the chaos and noise of today's world with this gentle, introspective, hymn-like composition. Richard Meyer's A Quiet Peace uses suspensions, dissonances, and ninth and seventh chords, which lend a mature sound to the piece. The notes and ranges keep it well within reach of the young orchestra. An excellent way for your students to express sensitivity and grace while developing their emotive playing skills. (4:15).

SKU: AP.49213S

ISBN 9781470648558. UPC: 038081569352. English.

This version of As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, As Twilight Falls provides a moment of contrast at any young band's concert performance and is now available in Alfred's 5-part FLEX format. Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

Percussion Accompaniment Track Download. (2:10).

SKU: HL.49006356

ISBN 9790001068871. 8.25x12.0x0.088 inches.

The European Hymn is the hymn not only of the European Union but of Europe in a broader sense. The melody has been taken from the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven from 1823.In the last movement of this symphony Beethoven set music to the 'Ode to Joy' by Friedrich von Schiller from 1785. This poem sprang from Schiller's idealistic vision of men who become brothers - a vision Beethoven shared with him.In 1972 the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' as its anthem. The well-known conductor Herbert von Karajan was commissioned to arrange three instrumental versions - for solo piano, wind orchestra and symphony orchestra. Without words, in the universal language of music, the anthem is an expression of the idealistic values of freedom, peace and solidarity which Europe stands for.In 1985 the heads of state and government adopted the hymn as the EU's official anthem. It does not replace the national anthems of the member states, but rather celebrates common values as well as unity in diversity.The score of this offical anthem is exclusively available from the Schott publishing house.