SKU: EC.RBM-253

Casey at the Bat was commissioned in 2001 by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as a part of their Americana concert series from that season. The work is a colorful and highly descriptive narrative setting of the famous poem, “Casey at the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer, first published in an 1885 edition of The San Francisco Chronicle.(The poetry has been slightly paraphrased from the original to replace some arcane terminology.)This composition was conceived in a distinctly cartoonish style – reminiscent of the orchestral music so masterfully created by Carl Stalling and other great film score writers during the Golden Age of the animated short. In addition to brief quotes from Till Eulenspiegel of Richard Strauss, the melody from Take Me Out to the Ballgame (Tilzer-Norworth) is interpolated throughout the fabric of the piece (although the lyrics are never sung).The first performance of this work took place during the Spring of 2001, under the baton of Richard Kaufman and featuring Pat Sajak as narrator of the well-known poem.Audio excerpts from a matchless narrative performance of this piece by Shakespearean actor Sir Derek Jacobi (with the National Symphony of London and the composer conducting) are included below for perusal purposes. The full performance may be purchased as an audio file from Kodanja Records of Dallas, TX. ( dur: 8’ )

SKU: LO.30-2750L

UPC: 000308130331.

Cynthia Clawson's The Journey has been skillfully set for choir in this marvelous arrangement by Larry Shackley. A powerful prayer for strength and faith in the journey of life, it has a gentle gospel feel that is supported by either piano or orchestral accompaniment. The engaging melody and inspired lyrics are a compelling message for all in the midst of life's challenges. Instrumentation: 2 Fl, Ob, 2 Cl, Bsn, 2 Hn, 3 Tpt, 2 Tbn, Tba, Harp, Pno (for rehearsal only), 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass.

SKU: LO.30-3747MD

UPC: 000308154863.

Orchestral Score and CD with Printable Parts for 10/5344MD With original lyrics from Randy Cox and Lowell Alexander, this Richard Kingsmore arrangement of the traditional Gaelic melody Morning Has Broken beautifully expresses the love of God shown through Jesus Christ. Love from the Father, Infant of Mary, born in a manger, not on a throne. Life everlasting, living among us, Jesus, the promise wrapped up in love..