For Him all Stars. (15 Carols for Upper Voices). For Upper voices (SSA) accompanied and a cappella (Ring the bells: 2 flutes, oboe (optional), 2 clarinets, bassoon (optional), 2 horns, trumpet, 2 trombones (optional), glockenspiel (optional), harp/piano (optional), strings; Love came down at Christmas: Strings Scots Nativity (brass): 2 trumpets, horn, t). Upper Voices. Christmas, Choral Collection. Vocal score. 88 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Grade 3. Conductor Full Score. Duration 9:00

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Claves, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Hand Drum, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Shaker, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS272

Composed by Steve Dunn. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #CPS272. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS272).

ISBN 9781491163719. UPC: 680160922505.

Pelican Dance was composed in 2022 as part of my annual commitment to create a piece to be premiered by our University of Mobile High School Honor Band. I had a beginning concept for a “dance” piece and was leaning toward something which was a little quirky, fun and not too serious. One day, during my regular commute across Mobile Bay, I noticed the pelicans, elegant birds in the air and water but awkward on land. I tried to imagine a pelican dancing and decided I had my mascot and theme.The opening motif, played in octaves by the whole ensemble in the first measure, is fundamental for the entire work. It is stated in some form at the beginning of each section, is the basis for the first theme and is even used as the bass line later in the piece. It should be clearly stated each time it appears.Performance considerations: Although there are contrasting moments in the work, the tempo should never waiver. It should remain brisk and consistent from section to section.Dynamic contrast is an important aspect of the compositional design and stylistic makeup of the piece. The subito dynamics, fp, etc., need to be almost startling.Percussion drives the energy of this composition to a strong degree, and it is probably the most fun section in the band for this piece. Covering those parts effectively is critically important.

Concert band (Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1/2, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Bb Trumpet 3, Trombone 1/2, Euphonium, Baritone T.C., Tuba,) - grade 3.5

SKU: CN.S11295

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Score only. Duration 5:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11295).

Greek Folk Dances captures the excitement of two dance styles the composer encountered while on holiday in the Greek Islands - the Hasapiko and the Syrto. The first is slow and dramatic dance that plods along showcasing the solo clarinet, while the second is a blazing fast fire dance that alternates between 4/4, 3/4 and 7/8.

The inspiration for these dances came from my first proper cruise in 2007, when we traveled around Greek islands and spent a week on the island of Corfu. Traditional music was all around us and we had the chance to watch and take part in some dancing. I began to formulate mu own ideas into two of the dance styles I had encountered - the Hasapiko and the Syrto. The Hasapiko is a butcher dance where the dancers put their arms around each other's shoulders and move in a slow side to side motion, dragging the insides of their feet on the ground. The music often speeds up, but not necessarily. The Syrto is much faster, again with arms around shoulders. Often a solo dancer breaks away, doing acrobatic dance tricks in the middle of the circle. I observed solo fire dancing among flames sprayed onto the ground using some flammable liquid. I have tried to capture some of the excitement of this. The Syrto can be in 3/4 time or 7/8 time, or a mixture of the two. I have used all three options in a gradual speeding up process charging towards a hugely energetic ending.