Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Gong, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS266F

Composed by Mark Lortz. Cps. Full score. 28 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS266F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS266F).

ISBN 9781491161760. UPC: 680160920457.

Clash of the Warriors is lightly based upon the Bulgarian folk song Kaval Sviri. The composer's vision was to create a musical depiction of two warriors getting ready and ultimately battling each other. The introduction should be mysterious and ominous. To create the open fifth interval slide effect, the trombone glissandi in measures 2-3 should be emphasized, and the suggested slide positions followed. At Rehearsal 10, the timpani, marimba, and tambourine will control the pulse and diminuendo to Rehearsal 18, where the woodwinds have the melody. Rehearsal 38 should be bold and energetic, whereas Rehearsal 57 should be light with a driving pulse. The Rehearsal 92 9/8 section should be conducted in four (2+2+2+3) and set up the warrior's battle clash. Rehearsal 109 represents the 'clash' of the warriors where they will ultimately battle against one another, represented by the three measure motivic tradeoffs. Finally, rehearsal 129 to the end is the soundtrack for the final conflict for the warriors. I hope you and your ensemble enjoy performing Clash of the Warriors..
Clash of the Warriors is lightly based upon the Bulgarian folk song Kaval Sviri. The composer's vision was to create a musical depiction of two warriors getting ready and ultimately battling each other. The introduction should be mysterious and ominous. To create the open fifth interval slide effect, the trombone glissandi in measures 2-3 should be emphasized, and the suggested slide positions followed. At Rehearsal 10, the timpani, marimba, and tambourine will control the pulse and diminuendo to Rehearsal 18, where the woodwinds have the melody. Rehearsal 38 should be bold and energetic, whereas Rehearsal 57 should be light with a driving pulse. The Rehearsal 92 9/8 section should be conducted in four (2+2+2+3) and set up the warrior's battle clash. Rehearsal 109 represents the 'clash' of the warriors where they will ultimately battle against one another, represented by the three measure motivic tradeoffs. Finally, rehearsal 129 to the end is the soundtrack for the final conflict for the warriors.I hope you and your ensemble enjoy performing “Clash of the Warriors.”.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Horn, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Triangle, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba and more. - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS147

Composed by Travis Weller. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #BPS147. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS147).

ISBN 9781491163436. UPC: 680160922222.

What does the life of a lone warrior look like? What stories does he or she have to tell? This piece for beginning band depicts a lone warrior beginning a journey across an ancient land. This solitary warrior is joined by others on the way, and together they defend those who cannot defend themselves. Each warrior might have a different story and experience, and I would encourage young musicians to create their own through sharing verbally, writing a short story, or even creating a work of art (a picture depicting their warrior or creating a mask their warrior wears might aid in the telling of their warrior’s story).The Warrior’s Path is about one minute and twenty seconds in length, and the technical range (first six notes of the Bb concert scale) should be very comfortable for a student in their second semester of instrumental music instruction. There are some articulations indicated, but overall musicians should strive for a unified even articulation. Throughout the work, the snares should be turned off or directors can choose to substitute with a low concert tom. The piece can be performed with as few as five winds (e.g. Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone) and just four percussion (suggested Bells, Snare, Cymbal and Tambourine).The piece began as a flexible chamber piece during the summer of 2020 but has been reorchestrated for use by a full band in a traditional setting. It is my hope the piece provides a meaningful opportunity for students to tell a story through music and other creative outlets. The piece is dedicated to elementary band directors who have fought for their students and their programs each and every day. In their own way, they have been warriors of a different kind using a baton as their sword and their passion for music education and their students as a shield. Thank you in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you and your ensemble well as you take The Warrior’s Path.

Over 400 Songs. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 583 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Gong, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Vibraslap, alto Saxophone and more.

SKU: CF.PPS60F

Composed by Zachary Poulter. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #PPS60F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS60F).

ISBN 9781491163825. UPC: 680160922611.

An ancient world calls… Spirit of the Warrior explores both the beauty and the power of a forgotten civilization; man’s mighty force amidst nature’s gentle majesty. It is dedicated to all soldiers and warriors, past and present, who give their all to protect home and nation. The warrior shows courage in the face of danger, and loyalty to a cause beyond self-interest. The warrior sees life’s fragile beauty with eyes few others can understand. Long after warriors fall in battle, their spirit lives on in the people and lands they have protected.  Using only the first six notes of the concert Bb scale, Spirit of the Warrior begins boldly. Separated notes in the low brass and winds represent the warrior’s power. Nature’s inspiring beauty is represented by the high woodwinds and bells, which play in counterpoint to the lower instruments.  Fully separate the staccatos, and shape the accents throughout to help the music feel powerful without being overly heavy or loud. At m. 29, be sure that the countermelody played by the clarinets and alto saxophone can be clearly heard.If you have additional percussionists, consider doubling the snare drum part on a low tom-tom. Experiment with the gong to find the sound you prefer: strike closer to the edge for a brash “crash” sound, or closer to the center for a more mysterious tone. The piece ends with the sound of the sustaining gong . Enjoy the drama and let the sound fade without (much) dampening.  .

Chamber Music Organ, Trumpet

SKU: PR.114419810

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 33+12 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41981. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419810).

ISBN 9781491136638. UPC: 680160681921.

Stacy Garrop’s ROAD WARRIOR is music of real-life tragedy, expressed through the power of a trumpet/organ duo. Drawing inspiration from Neil Peart’s autobiographical book, “Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road,” Garrop’s work grieves the loss of a friend’s young son and the journey to healing. ROAD WARRIOR’s evocative movement titles are drawn from passages in Peart’s book:1. I Am the Ghost Rider2. My Little Baby Soul3. Are You With Me Here?.
When Clarion members Keith Benjamin (trumpet), Melody Steed (organ), and I initially discussed possible topics for a new piece, Keith brought up his son Cameron, who had passed away at the age of seven from leukemia. While Cameron’s life ended too soon, he left an indelible and lasting mark on his those surrounding him. Keith asked if I could commemorate Cameron musically.In talking over possible ways to do this, Keith mentioned the book Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road. The book was written by Neil Peart, who is well-known as the longtime drummer and lyricist of the band Rush. Peart suffered the heartbreaking loss of his daughter in 1997, followed by his wife 10 months later. In an effort to work through the grieving process, Peart did what his wife suggested before she passed: he got onto his motorcycle and hit the open road. Ghost Rider chronicles a year of Peart’s life in which he drove for 55,000 miles, zigzagging his way across Canada, the western portion of the United States, Mexico, and Belize. Peart’s powerful story illustrates how he coped with immense loss and eventually emerged on the other side to once again embrace life. Keith had found Peart’s book helpful in dealing with Cameron’s death; moreover, Mr. Peart sent Cameron a signed cymbal while he was in the hospital undergoing treatment. This unexpected gesture of compassion and generosity meant the world to both Cameron and Keith.I chose three phrases from Peart’s book to serve as the inspiration for the movements in Road Warrior. In the first movement, I am the ghost rider, I imagined the performers to be howling phantoms that are haunting drivers on a nearly deserted highway. Peart often mentioned that he felt haunted by ghosts from the past while on his journey, and sometimes felt like a ghost himself, moving through an immaterial world as he rode from town to town. The second movement, My little baby soul, references Peart’s wording to define his own inner essence that he was trying to protect and nurture while on his journey. In this gentle movement, I capture the innocence and simplicity of a newborn soul. The piece concludes with Are you with me here? In this movement, I depict the performers as they search to find connections to those they have lost, and to those still living.Over the course of his travels, Peart kept up a steady letter correspondence with his close friend Brutus. In one of his first letters, he repeatedly asks Brutus if he is with him in spirit. I found it to be very poignant that while in his self-imposed exile, Peart discovered that he still needed connections to humanity.I wish to thank Mr. Peart for granting me permission to use his phrases as the movement titles, and for serving as the inspiration for Road Warrior. Rarely do any of us make it through our lives without being touched by the loss of someone dear to us. I found Peart’s insights into his grieving and recovery process to be insightful, eloquent, and surprisingly comforting. His journey is a touching reminder that with enough fortitude and time, we can work through what fate deals us and continue down our own road of life.

(100 Songs in the Key of C). By Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 256 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Complete Lyrics for 200 Songs. Lyric Library. Size 6x9 inches. 228 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Horn, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS239

Composed by Aaron McMichael. Set of Score and Parts. 22+16+4+8+4+4+4+5+2+4+4+4+4+6+3+3+1+1+2+4+4+2 pages. Duration 2:40. Carl Fischer Music #YPS239. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS239).

ISBN 9781491159613. UPC: 680160918201.

This piece is about a journey unlike any other in 2020. We have all been touched by the devastating effects of COVID-19, and we have seen friends, family, and many others succumb to it. For the people who are left behind this piece is dedicated to you, the brave warriors that have survived this pandemic. The piece is set in Eb major with a 4/4 time signature. The beginning starts off robust and full, with the tempo at quarter note= 150. Measure 25 presents many opportunities for shaping to move the melody and counter melody lines around as the ostinato is being played in the percussion and low brass. I wrote mm. 43-51 as a percussion feature. I felt in my eighteen years of experience as an educator that we always have plenty of percussionists! Double students on parts if you have way too many. Overall, this piece has many places for beautiful phrasing and shaping. You will need to assign the students places to breathe in order to achieve maximum effort from the group. I hope you enjoy my new piece The Brave Warrior.
This piece is about a journey unlike any other in 2020. We have all been touched by the devastating effects of COVID-19, and we have seen friends, family, and many others succumb to it. For the people who are left behind this piece is dedicated to you, the brave warriors that have survived this pandemic. The piece is set in Eb major with a 4/4 time signature. The beginning starts off robust and full, with the tempo at quarter note= 150. Measure 25 presents many opportunities for shaping to move the melody and counter melody lines around as the ostinato is being played in the percussion and low brass. I wrote mm. 43–51 as a “percussion” feature.  I felt in my eighteen years of experience as an educator that we always have plenty of percussionists! Double students on parts if you have way too many.  Overall, this piece has many places for beautiful phrasing and shaping. You will need to assign the students places to breathe in order to achieve maximum effort from the group.  I hope you enjoy my new piece The Brave Warrior.

Composed by Scott Watson. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; SmartMusic. Young Symphonic. Score. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-45996S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45996S).

Fiddle - Beginning - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30670

Composed by Rowan Leslie. Perfect binding. Celtic / Irish. Book. 156 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30670. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30670).

ISBN 9781513465296. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This unique collection celebrates the contemporary fiddle music of northeast Ireland, much of it for the first time in print. Not surprisingly, given its location and long history of traditional music, the fiddle music of this region shares some characteristics with Scottish music, yet it has its own distinct style. For those who are not familiar with this ruggedly attractive part of Ireland, this book will introduce you to some of its music and musicians. The tunes presented here, collected by County Antrim fiddler, Rowan Leslie, have all been written relatively recently by local musicians. Each tune is offered in two versions?one with the barebones melody and suggested accompaniment chords, and a second with ornamentation, articulation and bowing details. All tune types from northeast Ireland are represented, including jigs and reels, polkas and hornpipes, marches, barn dances and waltzes, plus set dances and slow airs. Moreover, the biographical sketches and backstories provided for each composer and tune demonstrate how the land itself, along with personal experiences and relationships, influence the fiddle music of northeast Ireland.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49932

Composed by Erica Donahoe. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:20. Highland/Etling #00-49932. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49932).

ISBN 9781470657826. UPC: 038081575681. English.

With driving bass lines and sweeping melodies, this piece captures the warrior ethos of our many service members and veterans of the United States Air Force. Students will love the rhythmic drive of the low string parts, and all performers get a chance to shine in the melodic sections. Written by USAF veteran (and veteran orchestra director) Erica Donahoe, Air Warriors is a great way to honor the veterans in your community! (2:20).

By Avril Lavigne. Arranged by Mac Huff. Pop Choral Series. Anthem, Choral, Inspirational, Pop, Show Choir. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 230 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.36695S

Composed by Chris Sharp. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Form: Suite. Graduation. Score. 20 pages. Alfred Music #00-36695S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.36695S).

UPC: 038081415314. English.

The Warriors is a processional march suitable for festival performances or ceremonial purposes, such as a graduation. Written in the style of the noted English composers of the early 20th century, this piece could be a good introduction to the more involved works of Holst, Vaughan Williams, Jacob or Grainger.

By William Owens. Young Band. FJH Young Band. This dramatic work was inspired by the legend of Kamehameha, the warrior-king of Hawaii who came to power in the late-18th century. Through his many conquests and great generosity toward subjects, Kamehameha has captured a significant place in Hawaiian history and has been called the Napoleon of the Pacific. Score for this title: B1296S. Concert Band. Level: 2. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2006. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(The Ultimate Multimedia Instructor). For Guitar. CD-ROM; Guitar CD-ROM; Method/Instruction. Alfred's Play Series. Acoustic. Beginner. Published by Alfred Music Publishing