SKU: PR.41641236L
UPC: 680160598687.
SKU: PR.416413180
SKU: PR.446410680
UPC: 680160095896.
SKU: PR.41641350L
SKU: PR.11641867S
UPC: 680160683208.
Contextures: Riots -Decade '60 was commissioned by Zubin Mehta and the Southern California Symphony Association after the successful premiere of the Concerto for Four Percussion Soloists and Orchestra. It was written during the spring and summer months of 1967. Riots stemming from resentment against the racial situation in the United States and the war in Vietnam were occurring throughout the country and inevitably invaded the composer's creative subconscious. Contextures, as the title implies, was intended to exploit various and varying textures. As the work progressed the correspondence between the fabric of music and the fabric of society became apparent and the allegory grew in significance. So I found myself translating social aspects into musical techniques. Social stratification became a polymetric situation where disparate groups function together. The conflict between the forces of expansion and the forces of containment is expressed through and opposition of tonal fluidity vs. rigidity. This is epitomized in the fourth movement, where the brass is divided into two groups - a muted group, encircled by the unmuted one, which does its utmost to keep the first group within a restricted pitch area. The playful jazzy bits (one between the first and second movements and one at the end of the piece) are simply saying that somehow in this age of turmoil and anxiety ways of having fun are found even though that fun may seem inappropriate. The piece is in five movements, with an interlude between the first and second movements. It is scored for a large orchestra, supplemented by six groups of percussion, including newly created roto-toms (small tunable drums) and some original devices, such as muted gongs and muted vibraphone. There is also an offstage jazz quartet: bass, drums, soprano saxophone and trumpet. The first movement begins with a solo by the first clarinetist which is interrupted by intermittent heckling from his colleagues leading to a configuration of large disparate elements. The interlude of solo violin and snare-drum follows without pause. The second movement, Prestissimo, is a display piece of virtuosity for the entire orchestra. The third movement marks a period of repose and reflection and calls for some expressive solos, particularly by the horn and alto saxophone. The fourth movement opens with a rather lengthy oboe solo, which is threatened by large blocks of sound from the orchestra, against an underlying current of agitated energy in the piano and percussion. This leads to a section in which large orchestral forces oppose one another, ultimately bringing the work to a climax, if not to a denouement. Various thematic elements are strewn all over the orchestra, resulting in the formation of a general haze of sound. A transition leads to the fifth movement without pause. The musical haze is pierced gently by the offstage jazz group as if they were attempting to ignore and even dispel the gloom, but a legato bell sound enters and hovers over both the jazz group and the orchestra, the latter making statements of disquieting finality. Two films were conceived to accompany portions of Contextures. The first done by Herbert Kosowar, was a chemography film (painting directly into the film using dyes and various implements) with fast clips of riot photographs. The second was a film collage made by photographically abstracting details from paintings of Reginald Pollack. The purpose was to invoke a non-specific response - as in music - but at the same time to define the subject matter of the piece. The films were constructed to correspond with certain developments in the piece and in no way affect the independence and musical flow of the piece, having been made after the piece was completed. Contextures: Riots - Decade '60 is dedicated to Mehta, the Southern California Symphony Association and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The news of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King came the afternoon of the premiere, April 4, 1968. That evening's performances, and also the succeeding ones, were dedicated to him and a special dedication to Dr. King has been inserted into he score. All the music that follows the jazz group - beginning with the legato bell sound playing the first 2 notes to We shall overcome constitutes a new ending to commemorate Dr. King's death.
SKU: LO.30-2872H
UPC: 000308132595.
Written to premiere at the 2012 Generations Together in Music concert at Carnegie Hall, this gorgeous original piece features emotive and dramatic choral writing that spans the full gamut of dynamics and expression. The traditional Latin text is set with rich vocal harmonies and accompanied by a distinctly melodic recurring piano theme. A pronunciation guide for the Latin text is included. Instrumentation: Fl, Ob, Cl, Bsn, 2 Perc, Timp, Pno, Harp, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass.
SKU: LO.30-3640H
UPC: 000308154870.
Orchestral Score and Parts for 45/1635H A true testament to his strength and skill as a composer, Andre Thomas's Mass combines the power of love and joy with the beauty and sophistication of top-tier choral music. Written in five movements, the Mass can be performed in its entirety or as separate selections. This gospel-style work may be performed with piano, piano with bass and drums, or with full orchestra. Also available is a piano accompaniment CD (99/3967H). The Mass is dedicated to the Tallahassee Community Chorus.
SKU: SU.80101469
Liminal (Symphony No. 4) (2014) is scored for an orchestra of brass, two harps, and strings. It is in one movement. A recording is available on Divine Art #DDV 24161. Instrumentation: Orchestra Duration: 22' Composed: 2014 Published by: Zimbel Press Performance materials available on rental only: Subito Music Rental Library via Zinfonia.
SKU: HL.35006562
UPC: 884088916541. 8.5x11 inches.
SKU: HL.35024759
UPC: 747510071556. 8.5x11 inches.
Ken Baird has created music that is exciting and enjoyable, music that has movement, dynamic contrast, and stylistic interest, and music that is interesting for both young performers and young audiences alike. Each of the 3 sets contains four individual pieces. Pricing will make these sets a bargain for directors of young orchestras. Optional Violin 3 parts are available to reinforce or substitute for viola. A piano part, which is not required for performance, is included to be helpful to beginning orchestras.Set 2 includes:• The Great Wall• Fiesta• Celtic Roots• Heroic Adventure
SKU: HL.35024760
UPC: 888680046606. 8.5x11 inches.
SKU: HL.35020084
UPC: 888680027032. 8.5x11 inches. Haydn/Bauernschmidt.
SKU: BP.BP2200B
Printed product. Full score and parts for flute 1,2, oboe, B-flat clarinet 1,2, bassoon I, II, horn in F 1,2, trombone 1,2, tuba, percussion, harp, violin I, II, viola, cello and double bass.Note: This scoring can be used flexibly to accommodate various instrumental ensemble sizes, allowing balance with choirs of varying sizes, and for more quiet/gentle performances or larger/more dramatic interpretations. Performance options include: The piano part (from choral octavo) can be used with any performance, but is not required if harp and winds are used.
SKU: BP.2257D
Printed Score and Parts for full orchestra for The Offering (movement II of Divine Encounter).Instrumentation for complete Divine Encounter full orchestration:-Fl (1), Ob (1), Bb Cl (2), Bsn (2)-F Hn (2), Bb Tpt (2) (mvmts 1-2 only), Tbn (2), B. Tbn., Tba (mvmts 1-2 only)-Percussion (1-2 players: Cr. Cym, Sus. Cym, Timpani) (mvmts 1-2 only)-Harp (mvmts 1 and 3 only) -StringsOrgan part (in choral score) or piano part (available separately) are compatible with full orchestration if harp is not available.
SKU: OU.9780193533578
ISBN 9780193533578. 10 x 7 inches.
For full orchestra. For this comprehensive new edition, the editor Graham Parlett has drawn on all available sources, providing an authoritative full score with critical commentary. This edition also makes available new materials for the version for string orchestra and piano, and a new vocal score.
SKU: BP.BP2290D
8.5 x 14 inches.
Printed Score and Parts for Full OrchestraInstrumentation for complete Divine Encounter full orchestration: -Fl (1), Ob (1), Bb Cl (2), Bsn (2)-F Hn (2), Bb Tpt (2) (mvmts 1-2 only), Tbn (2), B. Tbn., Tba (mvmts 1-2 only)-Percussion (1-2 players: Cr. Cym, Sus. Cym, Timpani) (mvmts 1-2 only)-Harp (mvmts 1 and 3 only)-StringsOrgan part (in choral score) or piano part (available separately) are compatible with full orchestration if harp is not available.
SKU: BP.2164B
Full score and parts for flute 1, 2, oboe 1, 2, clarinet in B-flat 1, 2, bassoon 1, 2, horn in F 1, 2, trombone 1, 2, tuba, percussion 1 (glockenspiel, drums, optional gourd cabasa/shekere, maraca), percussion 2 (chimes, suspended cymbal, timpani), harp, piano (use part in octavo), violin I, II, viola, cello and double bass.
SKU: BP.BP2291D
SKU: BP.BP2292D
SKU: BP.BP2295D
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