SKU: CF.SPS94

ISBN 9781491161449. UPC: 680160920037.

On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America's cities and towns. The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive. The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic. In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal. In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together. This impressionistic composition about these vanished structures, although written for more advanced ensembles, has only one flute, clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone part. As a result, smaller bands can play this composition without having to look for a flex-band arrangement. Use this to develop the essential skills of syncopation and counting while also offering the security of only having one part for each instrument voice. An exciting contrasting selection for bands looking for a harmonically interesting composition, this also works well as a contest selection.  .
On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the  senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America’s cities and towns.  The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive.  The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic.  In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal.  In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together.This impressionistic composition about these vanished structures, although written for more advanced ensembles, has only one flute, clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone part. As a result, smaller bands can play this composition without having to look for a flex-band arrangement. Use this to develop the essential skills of syncopation and counting while also offering the security of only having one part for each instrument voice. An exciting contrasting selection for bands looking for a harmonically interesting composition, this also works well as a contest selection. .

SKU: MN.50-0620

UPC: 688670506208. English.

A new edition of a Christmas piece by Samuel Scheidt. This may be performed with several options: Double choir a cappella, SATB with instruments, or SATB with organ.

SKU: CA.1211305

ISBN 9790007187767. Language: German.

To enable children and adults to sing together in a Christmas concert: The present work Weissagung by Friedrich Otto Reuter (1863-1924), who was a Kantor and organist in Saxony and from 1908 onwards professor of music in New Ulm, Minnesota/USA, makes this beautiful opportunity available. Although not difficult to perform, his setting very expressively highlights the underlying biblical words Das Volk, das im Finstern wandelt (The people that walked in darkness ...). A special effect results when, towards the end, the prophet's words Denn uns ist ein Kind geboren (For unto us a child is born) - performed in unison - are combined with the well-known Christmas song Es ist ein Reis entsprungen, which is set in four parts. Score available separately - see item CA.1211300.

SKU: CA.3720909

ISBN 9790007214685. Language: German.

The composition of the cantata was probably completed on 16 November 1765. The subject of the cantata text is the fulfillment of the prophecy with Christ's birth. The author of the texts of the inner movements is unknown. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3720900.

SKU: HL.8754630

UPC: 884088647308. 5.5x5 inches.

Glenn Pickett has provided us with a wonderful new Christmas anthem for SATB, organ and brass that creatively marries the classic Isaiah prophecy of the Messiah's birth with Paul's teaching on the character of Christ found in Philippeans. The music is uplifting and can be easily learned by any choir.

SKU: CA.1002019

ISBN 9790007140434. Language: German.

This is a beautiful and rewarding composition by a former member of the famous St. Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig and later Dresden Kreuzkantor. Inspite of the relatively easy level of difficulty, its effect will not fail to impress. This three-movement Christmas cantata for mixed choir and orchestra makes it possible to perform the piece both in worship services and in concert. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1002000.

SKU: CA.512919

ISBN 9790007134976. Language: German.

Score and parts available separately - see item CA.512900.

SKU: LO.30-3825L

UPC: 000308157307.