SKU: CL.031-0323-01
This fine light samba makes an excellent concert feature for developing stage bands. Includes a short trumpet solo and detailed rhythmic section parts.
SKU: PR.110418370
ISBN 9781491135075. UPC: 680160686247.
Composed as an organ solo by the 17-year-old Ives for his own performance purposes, the beloved Variations on America is a treat for any occasion, whether a holiday concert, a serious recital, or other special event. Danny Holt’s transcription for Piano, Four Hands adds a dazzling new option to play at home or on stage, taking best advantage of Ives’ tremendous contrasts in color, dynamics, and texture.Composed when Charles Ives was a teenager, Variations on “America” is both a convenient introduction to Ives’ body of work, and an early example of his iconoclastic musical voice and creative genius. Just a few years after composing this piece, Ives would leave home to study music at Yale. But until then he had been taught by his father, George (who had been a bandmaster in the Civil War). George subjected the young Ives to experiments such as singing a song in one key while being accompanied in another, or arranging for two marching bands to converge on a town center, with the resulting cacophony that ensued.The Variations exemplifies an early period of experimentation in Ives’ work, spurred on by the unusual pedagogy of his father. The piece is particularly notable for its use of bitonality in the two interludes, subtly foreshadowing more well-known examples by Stravinsky, Bartók, and others by approximately two decades.The bitonal interludes were so ahead of their time, in fact, they were omitted from the first copy that was submitted to a publisher in 1892. (Alas, the piece was rejected even despite these “shocking” elements having been left out, and it wasn’t published until more than five decades later.) There is some ambiguity about when exactly Ives added the interludes into his manuscript copy, though ample evidence suggests he had performed the piece with the interludes around the time he notated the piece in 1891-92. In any case, in light of this piece and his other polytonal explorations from the last decade of the 19th century, it seems fair to give Ives credit for being a pioneer in this area!This arrangement for Piano, Four Hands, closely follows Ives’ original version for organ, setting aside William Schuman’s popular adaptation for symphony orchestra and William Rhoads’ band transcription of the Schuman orchestration. Pianists will find that the piece translates well to the instrument. Ideally, the choreography and logistics of elbow-to-elbow four-hands playing approximates the wild joy one gets from watching an organist play the piece (e.g., the elaborate pedal part in the final variation).In preparing this publication, attention was paid to details in the dual Critical Editions (Presser 443-41003) of both Ives’ manuscript edition and the 1949 publication edited by organist E. Power Biggs (who is credited with discovering what had been a long-lost, forgotten work.) But as with much of Ives’ output, attempting to create a true ‘urtext’ score is a futile endeavor, and especially with a piece such as this one – in which Ives incorporated improvisation in live performance – seems unnecessary anyhow. True die-hards are of course encouraged to consult the critical editions and even find inspiration in the orchestrated version. Generally, performers are advised to be wild, have fun, and not to be too rigid in their interpretive choices.Dynamics in this arrangement mostly follow the organ score closely. Pianists will use good judgment about pedaling throughout, which should be straightforward and intuitive. Courtesy accidentals have been provided frequently – without parentheses – balancing the need for extra clarity in the context of Ives’ murky musical language, and a desire to avoid unnecessary clutter.A few notes that might inform interpretive decisions:mm. 15-16: There are inconsistencies here between Ives’ original manuscript and the 1949 Biggs edition, regarding the top voice in m. 15, beat 3 (C# vs. Cn) and m. 16 (D Major vs. D Minor).mm. 76-84 & 143-146: In both Interludes, Ives emphatically notates extreme dynamic contrast, in order to highlight the bitonality. Although it may seem counterintuitive (or even a misprint, as has apparently been misconstrued by some), performers are urged to follow the composer’s marking!m. 109: Two-note slurs have been added here for clarity and consistency with other similar passages, though they do not appear in either the original manuscript or Biggs.m. 112: The last two eighth notes of Primo appear as 16ths in the original manuscript.mm. 183-186: The original manuscript has a slightly different bass line.mm. 184 & 186: Primo gestures have been re-written to be slightly more idiomatic for Piano, Four Hands.m. 186: The breath mark at the end of this bar does not appear in either the manuscript or Biggs, but is an editorial suggestion – aside from being appropriately dramatic, it will indeed be necessary in a reverberant hall!I would like to thank Steven Vanhauwaert, the other half of my piano duo, 4handsLA, for his input on early drafts of this arrangement.— Danny Holt, April 2022.
SKU: AP.46746
UPC: 038081532011. English. Words adapted from poems by Sir Richard Fanshawe; Francis Beaumont; music; new words; by Jay Althouse.
Practical, timeless advice abounds in this jaunty contemporary choral with texts lifted from Renaissance-era poetry and a translation of ancient verse. The opening melody winds around the tonic triad before the B section breaks into colorful contemporary harmony in a chorale setting. Light, yet legit.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: FJ.ST6512S
English.
The vivid imagery of little critters scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work!
About FJH Beginning Strings
Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5
SKU: HL.390137
ISBN 9781705156551. UPC: 196288027553. 6.75x10.5x0.034 inches.
When the Saints Go Marching In is one of jazz music's most beloved songs. This easy arrangement with a driving Dixieland swing provides a first introduction to jazz music.
SKU: KN.09187S
UPC: 822795091878.
Sure to bring a welcome breath of fresh air to any concert program, this creative Caribbean-style original features harmonically rich passages and light pizzicato sections that'll make audiences feel like they're on vacation! Duration 2:30. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: BT.DHP-0970994-400
ISBN 9789073252592. English-German-French-Dutch.
This exciting book with CD accompaniment featuring real musicians, covering many styles of light music including swing, country, rumba, slow rock, disco, mambo, cha-cha and rock. This book can be used together with a keyboard or piano (book available separately) for a concert performance or as a short audition item. Dat is in het kort de gedachte achter de SWOP-serie. Deze zes bundels bevatten swingende speelstukken in de stijlen jazz, rock, pop, blues en latin - daarmee is het absoluut SWOPPEN geblazen! Op de play-along-cd staan de begeleidingen,die zijn ingespeeld door een heuse live-band (geen midi). Voor het spelen in een eigen band is er een boek met de piano/keyboardbegeleiding verkrijgbaar, inclusief de akkoorden voor gitaar en basgitaar. Op veel stukken in deSWOP-boeken zijn ook eenvoudige improvisaties mogelijk, zodat de eigen creativiteit een kans krijgt. Met de SWOP-serie is oefenen een kwestie van SWOPPEN!Swing Pop in interessanten Stücken im mittleren Schwierigkeitsgrad = Big Swop. Musizieren und ?ben von Spielweisen und Improvisation in zwölf Stücken in verschiedenen populären Stilen von Musiker und Komponist Fons van Gorp. Eine echte Band liefert die Begleitung auf der CD; zusätzlich gibt es ein Buch mit Begleitungen für Klavier, Keyboard oder Gitarre. C??est l??amalgame des mots swing et pop qui a donné son nom ce style musical dynamique et tonifiant : le Swop. Cette savante équation fonctionne aussi bien dans le jazz et le blues que dans le rock ou la musique pop. Chaque volume de cette collection contient dix pièces toniques. Répéter se dit désormais ??swopper'. L??unione delle parole Swing e Pop ha dato il nome a questo stile musicale dinamico e tonificante: lo Swop. Questa equazione funziona altrettanto bene nel jazz e nel blues, nel rock e nella musica pop. Per scoprire, migliorare e perfezionare questo nuovo genere musicale, la collezione Swop si articola in sette raccolte distinte. Da Very Easy Swop a Work Swop (per creare un vero gruppo), lasciatevi guidare dall??accompagnamento musicale affidato ad un gruppo di professionistidall??accompagnamento musicale affidato ad un gruppo di professionisti. Alcuni brani si prestano all??improvvisazione.
SKU: AP.46717
ISBN 9781470656218. UPC: 038081533490. English.
Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an approachable piece with a mature, cinematic sound that's sure to thrill audiences and become a favorite of teachers and students! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: CL.030-2138-01
Starts out as a very effective ballad that features a short written trumpet solo and then segues into a light rock section featuring another short solo, this time by the Tenor Sax. Then it's back to the ballad feel for the very beautiful ending. Ranges are mod est and the rewards are great with this quality chart that will make a wonderful concert or contest num ber for a young developing stage band.
SKU: AP.49462S
ISBN 9781470650278. UPC: 038081571058. English.
This arrangement of The Prince of Denmark March, or Trumpet Voluntary, provides the perfect setting for advocacy and striving for excellence since it is so recognizable. Three different versions of the final 8 bars, containing incorrect notes, are included. Each version contains an increasing percentage of correct pitches. Each represents a different letter grade. Play all four versions and then explain to parents and administration that the A+, 100% correct version is what we do every day in orchestra. All sections play the melody in this piece, still providing a solid musical setting in a novelty piece. Audience members are sure to recognize it which makes it perfect for finding errors. Along with the real music for the final 8 bars, three other versions are included. The first version has 80% of the correct notes and 20% incorrect. The next has 90% correct notes and 10% incorrect. The next has 95% correct notes and 5% incorrect. The final, real version has 100% correct notes. The 100% version should be played first for the audience explaining this version would get an A+ in an academic setting. Then play the 80% or B- version, then the 90% or A- Version, and then the 95% A version. Then explain to parents and administration that the only version that is acceptable is the 100% version and that is what we do every day in orchestra. This provides a perfect advocacy moment to discuss the benefits of music education with parents and a tangible explanation of striving for excellence to parents and students. Includes an educational packet with each part that features technical exercises, history, theory, composition, and more. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 5. (2:00).
SKU: AP.49065S
ISBN 9781470645878. UPC: 038081565170. English.
The setting of this exciting and beautifully arranged medley of classic fiddle tunes, Fiddler's Fortune arranged by Bob Phillips and Renata Bratt, provides a cool, super-fun groove that pulls the player into the action. Included are Red-Haired Boy, St. Anne's Reel, and Blackberry Blossom, and every section gets to play the well-known melodies. Lead sheets of each tune and for each instrument will be available as free downloads so the melodies can be played in unison for another class activity. This arrangement is scheduled to be premiered by the Wintergrass 2021 Virtual Youth Orchestra. (3:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: BT.AMP-230-130
9x12 inches. English-German.
Saying Goodbye is one of a series of original works in pop, rock and swing styles Philip Sparke has composed to try and give brass bands their own popular vocabulary and identity. It could be described as happy-sad in mood, a feature of much of Sparke’s slower music. A perfect light addition for your concert. A Stroll in the Park is een werk in de traditie van ‘lopende’ muziek (zoals Promenade uit Moessorgski’s Schilderijententoonstelling of Walking the Dog uit Gershwin’s Shall we Dance?). Het beschrijft de genoegensvan een ontspannen wandeling in een stadspark op een zomerse zondagmiddag. De Engelse uitdrukking ‘a walk in the park’ of ‘a stroll in the park’ kan de betekenis hebben van ‘iets betrekkelijk eenvoudigs’ - en daarin ligt een duidelijkeaanwijzing over de manier waarop dit werk gespeeld moet worden: ontspannen, zorgeloos en relaxed.Saying Goodbye ist ein Stück aus einer Reihe von Originalwerken in Pop-, Rock- und Swingstilen, die Philip Sparke komponierte, um Brass Bands mit einer eigenen populären Sprache und Identität auszustatten. Die Stimmung lässt sich als fröhlich-traurig beschreiben, ein Merkmal, das in Sparkes langsamerer Musik oft zu finden ist. Ein originelles neues Werk, das in Ihrem unterhaltsamen Repertoire nicht fehlen sollte! A Stroll in the Park (“Fl nerie dans le parc”) s’inscrit dans la lignée des fl neries musicales telles que la Promenade extraite des Tableaux d’une Exposition de Moussorgski ou encore Walking the Dog extrait de Shall we Dance? de George Gershwin. La musique décrit les plaisirs et les vertus d’une promenade improvisée dans un parc un dimanche après-midi au cœur de l’été.Promenade ou fl nerie ? Peu importe le terme choisi, pourvu que le style d’interprétation soit décontracté, insouciant et léger.
SKU: PR.41641609L
UPC: 680160641260. 11 x 17 inches.
Luminary was composed to honor the 72nd birthday of pianist and teacher Bennett Lerner. The word luminary has two meanings: 1 (archaic), a natural light-giving object or source of light, especially the sun or the moon, the most important natural sources of light for the planet Earth; and 2, a person who inspires or influences others. Bennett Lerner is one of the latter and has inspired and influenced a myriad of musicians, especially pianists and composers. He is also a great advocate of new music. Luminary has three main sections, recalling a traditional concerto. It begins with fast repeated notes, which portray rays of light penetrating the atmosphere of the earth. The second section is peacheful and slow and the third section returns to the opening high energy. The piece contains a small hint of Southeast Asian music, but of unclear geographical origin. Luminary was commissioned by the Ansin Foundation, with the gracious support of the South Dakota Symphony and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. It was first performed by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Dariusz Mikulski, conductor, with Christopher Janwong McKiggan as piano soloist, on June 17, 2016. Both the composer and the pianist were students of Bennett Lerner.
SKU: HL.258102
UPC: 888680725198. 6.75x10.5 inches. Stephen Schwartz/adapt. Tim Sarsany.
Stephen Schwartz--Wicked, Pippin, Godspell--is the master of melody. The kind of melody that can pull at your heart or lift you up. Here, in this single movement from Tyler's Suite, with the goal of “creating a lasting culture of kindness through the power of music” he does not disappoint. This work shines a light of hope for a safer, kinder world and inspires listeners and singers toward this goal.
SKU: LO.99-3872H
UPC: 000308150834.
This exciting, Broadway show-style opener will immediately grab your audience's attention and get them into the spirit of the season. Add in easy vocal parts and an upbeat, very Christmassy accompaniment track, and you have the makings of instant success for your December concerts. Loads of fun to prepare and perform. Light the lights, trim the tree, gather friends and family. Sing out, it's Christmastime again!.
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