SKU: BT.CMP-0983-06-040

9x12 inches. English.

A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-national Cassini-Huygens spacecraft that landed on Saturn’s moon, Titan, on January 14, 2005. There are many questions about Titan that this daring space exploration mission will seek to answer some of them. In addition to being a great piece for your own band, it is the perfect expression for a massed band performance. This is also a wonderful opportunity for some cross-curricular work with the science department.Mighty!

Das provokante Thema bereitet den Boden für diesen kühnen, kraftvollen Marsch für Jugendblasorchester. Im Geist von Die Planeten von Gustav Holst geschrieben, handelt Titan - Mond des Saturn von der Landung des Raumschiffs Cassini-Huygens auf selbigem Mond am 14. Januar 2005. Mike Hannickels Musik spiegelt das Abenteuer dieser Unternehmung und die vielen noch ungelösten Geheimnisse um Titan wider. Ein Thema, das die Fantasie beflügelt und motiviert!

Parmi toutes les lunes de Saturne, celle qui a le plus intrigué, c’est Titan. Deuxième plus grand satellite du système solaire, son étude est au coeur de la mission Cassini-Huygens. Le 14 janvier 2005, la sonde Huygens, séparée de l’orbiteur Cassini, a atteri sur Titan et fourni de nombreuses et précieuses informations sur ce monde part. Titan de Mike Hannickel est une marche puissante qui retrace cette aventure, fascinante plus d’un titre.

SKU: GI.G-6536

ISBN 9781579995164. English. Text Source: Scripture from NRSV

A wonderful resource for individual or group study of the Gospel readings appointed for the Lenten season, cycle A, or RCIA. The seven sessions include thought-provoking commentary, probing questions, and invitations to reflect on selections from the musical That You May Have Life by Marty Haugen.

SKU: BT.9780713662405

ISBN 9780713662405. English.

A calendar of sparkling songs for the months, seasons and celebrations of the primary school year. The pack contains a full music songbook with words, melodies, piano accompaniments and play-along percussion ideas. The CDcontains a recording of all the accompaniments to sing along with. The book is illustrated throughout with inventive and engaging line drawings that portray the feeling behind the song perfectly. The CD contains a recording of allthe accompaniments to sing along with. The book is illustrated throughout with inventive and engaging line drawings that portray the feeling behind the song perfectly.

SKU: HL.357210

UPC: 840126943078. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Here is a brand new melody to the famous words by Francis Scott Key. Inspired by a story from Native American Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, Kile wondered what a Star-Spangled Banner, untethered to memory, feeling its way through pride, atrocity, and respect for an ideal might sound like. Imagining a wonder at our now well-known words in this early light, with their questions and fear. Does the flag still fly? Are the people still free and brave?

SKU: GI.G-CD-703

And other folk songs, singing games, and play parties for kids of all ages. Enrich children's lives with this delightful collection of traditional music. Play the CD at school, at home, and in the car for enjoyment or study. CONTENTS: Black Snake - Buffalo Gals - By'm Bye - Charlie Over the Ocean - The Devil's Questions - Goin' Down to Cairo - Great Big House - Here Sits a Monkey - Hop Along, Peter - How Old Are You? - I Wonder Where Maria's Gone - It Rained a Mist - The Little Black Bull (Hoosen Johnny) - Mister Rabbit - Naughty Little Kitty - Nobody's Business - Old Brass Wagon - Over in the Meadow - Pizza, Pizza - Shady Grove - Sourwood Mountain - Suliram - Teddy Bear - Three Jolly Rogues of Lynne - Up, Down - We Like Spinach - When I First Came to This Land. Also available: Little Black Bull Book and CD, G-6963, $36.95.

SKU: CF.CM9705

ISBN 9781491160015. UPC: 680160918614. Key: F# minor. English. Traditional Spiritual.

New to the Carl Fischer family, Abeni Janae (b. 2001) brings a fresh voice in her arrangement of this wonderfully rich African American spiritual. Accessible for mixed choirs of all sizes and abilities, there is pathos and passion in every phrase.
Keep in mind what this spiritual text represents, especially if you can relate to it on a personal level. Since it is a traditional spiritual, it is important to use appropriate pronunciations. That means it is acceptable not to pronounce some of the words the way we normally would in American English. For example: Do not pronounce the “t” in “little” too much, opting to pronounce it closer to “liddle.” Do not pronounce the “-er” in “longer” too much, opting to pronounce it as “lon-guh.” Whether or not the choir sings with much or minimal vibrato is at the discretion of the conductor/director.Mostly, have fun singing this piece!If you have any further questions about the background of this piece or anything of the sort, feel free to contact me at missabenijanae@gmail.com.

SKU: CF.WF230

ISBN 9781491153741. UPC: 680160911240.

Ever since he was honored 50 years ago as a top prize-winning graduate of New England Conservatory and a Fulbright scholar at the Paris Conservatoire, flutist Robert Stallman has drawn accolades around the world as a performer and recording artist who “dazzles because of his penetrating artistry” (Sunday Times/London). Also known internationally for superior flute editions, including numerous transcriptions that have greatly expanded the repertoire, Stallman now offers flutists an appealing collection of original melodic warm-ups. With The Flutist’s Handbook, he shares his fresh approach to staying in shape and maintaining his reputation for “consummate virtuosity” (Repertoire/France).
PrefaceOne morning many years ago I opened my flute case and suddenly found myself questioning the wisdom of having scales and long tones come first in my practice session. Of course, these are essential to daily practice, but I wondered if there might be a better way to begin the day—with something more melodic and engaging, something to really inspire me.The Flutist’s Handbook emerged from a stream of musical ideas I began to jot down during practice sessions after that “aha” moment. As I worked with them, I noticed a more spontaneous interest in practicing. In fact I even looked forward to starting my day this way. As a result, my work on scales, arpeggios and long tones followed with more enjoyment and focused attention.In creating many of the détaché warm-ups found in Part I, I was drawn to the musical sequences of J. S. Bach, particularly those developed in his keyboard works. Bach had discovered the most satisfying musical patterns on which to build his music, so here was a treasure trove of invigorating melodic material. I also borrowed apt détaché passages from C.P.E. Bach, Schubert, Dvořák and others.Part II includes more musical quodlibets and echos in a collection of fifteen short melodies designed to open and center the tone, while encouraging full breath support. These melodies also concentrate on developing our sostenuto, or true legato playing—the foundation of a beautiful sonority and natural vocal expression. Except for final cadence notes, these warm-ups should be practiced without vibrato, to create an even and seamless instrument, bottom to top.All of these warm-ups are to be played forte and piano in every major key, proceeding chromatically by rising half-steps. Tempo indications are given in the headings, as are optional rhythmic and articulation variants. Suggested breath marks are in parentheses.The Handbook opens with détaché warm-ups for a good reason. It is vital to begin our practice with tonguing, as a clean attack is essential to producing a beautiful tone. Also, in working on tonguing (single, double, triple and tremolando) we stimulate and strengthen the jaw muscles that support the embouchure (which must remain supple and flexible). As we fine-tune these muscles, we gain tonal center and clarity, qualities that may elude us at the beginning of our practice. Of course, we also need to wake up the air stream and deepen our breath support. Once the tongue is alive and the tone is centered, we are ready to work further on our sonority with the melodic warm-ups in Part II.This book is meant for professionals, students and amateur flutists alike. I offer it to all as a companion that invites more pleasure and vitality into our daily practice. It is my firm belief that by aligning ourselves with our love of music and its energizing patterns each day—from the very first moment we pick up the instrument—we will bring more ease and focus into our lifelong task of staying in shape. This in turn will support the heightened inspiration we want to take into rehearsals and performances. Enjoy!—Robert StallmanMarblehead, MassachusettsApril 20, 2018.