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, Jingle Bells, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piccolo, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS243

Incorporating The First Noel. Composed by Ed Kiefer. Folio. Cps. Set of Score and Parts. 2+8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+4+8+1+2+3+1+2+24 pages. Duration 4:15. Carl Fischer Music #CPS243. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS243).

ISBN 9781491158500. UPC: 680160917105. 9 x 12 inches.

This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite. When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet, nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to match articulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.
This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite.When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet,nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to matcharticulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.

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, Jingle Bells, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piccolo, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS243F

Incorporating The First Noel. Composed by Ed Kiefer. Sws. Cps. Full score. 24 pages. Duration 4:15. Carl Fischer Music #CPS243F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS243F).

ISBN 9781491158517. UPC: 680160917112. 9 x 12 inches.

This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite. When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet, nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to match articulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.
This setting of The First Noel begins with a percussion intro and dissonant chords that lead to a beautiful flute duet. The melody is freely adapted and at times, outright changed, to give this arrangement a very different sound. Using rhythmic motives, tone clusters, altered melodies and all the sounds available for a concert band, the piece takes the audience on a journey that leads to a statement of the original tune at m. 118. Everyone gets the melody at some point. After a chorale-like section, the composition returns to the fast and upbeat sounds of the beginning. Your musicians and audience will love this unique version of this old-time favorite.When performing this piece, start dark and mysterious and let the sounds crescendo through the introduction all the way to m. 21, the first statement of the hymn. Make sure you keep the tempo moving so the arrangement does not lose excitement. Keep the flute duet, and later the trumpet duet,nice and light. At m. 118, play a little slower and in a standard chorale style, being careful to let the flute and oboe voices be heard. Let the low voices have the reins at m. 126 as they play the melody. Pick the tempo back up to the original tempo at m. 145 and push to the end. The main thing is to matcharticulation throughout the band--at the beginning and at the end, think light accents and separation, and at the chorale section at m. 118, more legato. Keeping everyone on the same page with articulation will be the key to making a great performance.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.011-1566-00

March. Arranged by Contorno. Young Concert Band. March. Score and set of parts. Composed 1979. C.L. Barnhouse #011-1566-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-1566-00).

All time favorite Sousa march accessible to young musicians.

Choral TBB choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9444

Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Fold. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9444. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9444).

ISBN 9781491142523. UPC: 680160900022. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

An all-time favorite, men will enjoy learning and performing this wonderful traditional spiritual. While very accessible, this arrangement challenges ensembles in its demand for precision and articulation with regards to text, dynamics and rhythm. Fun for any contest or festival concert.

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

Piano

SKU: SP.ME1032

Composed by Scott Joplin. Solo; Ragtime. Score. Santorella Publications #ME1032. Published by Santorella Publications (SP.ME1032).

ISBN 9781585607440.

The Masterpiece Edition series, published exclusively by Santorella Publications, is a collection of original piano works, as well as challenging arrangements and transcriptions designed for the experienced to advanced pianist. The series is meticulously engraved and printed on heavy cover stock and quality paper to last for generations. With original works from the great masters, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and alike, as well as arrangements and transcriptions from some of the greatest works of all time, these Masterpiece Editions are sure to be popular favorites while enhancing the repertoire of most any serious pianist. In this case, we are extremely proud to release the original, unedited, Masterpiece Edition of Joplin's Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag as a 2 in 1 sheet in its purest form. Our ultimate goal is to emphasize the necessity of exceptional quality in printed sheet music. Time has heard the strains of a myriad of musical styles. Some styles liven with age while others fade. The same is true of the composers themselves; some are regarded as brilliant masters from the beginning of their lives while others are praised only posthumously. Endurance is the ultimate test. Scott Joplin endured great injustices and criticism, yet he remains the King of Ragtime. We remember the genius of Scott Joplin by publishing The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag in this 2 in 1 original edition. Joplin's most popular rag, The Entertainer reached high acclaim in 1973 as a recognizable theme from the film classic, The Sting. This Academy Award-Winning film was solely responsible for the resurgence of ragtime in general, but more specifically brought renewed interest in the works of Scott Joplin. The Maple Leaf Rag, unlike so many others, became quite popular during Joplin's lifetime, so much so that it was the first sheet of music to sell over one million copies. We are pleased to combine these two rags in one as a special part of our Masterpiece Ragtime Selections. This newly engraved edition is clean, sharp, distinct, and accurate. An absolute pleasure to read as each crisp note seems to pop off the page.

Edited by David Brody. For violin. Format: fake book. With lead melody, chord names, instructional text and performance notes. Folk, americana and british. 302 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Oak Publications.

Easy

SKU: WD.080689608179

A Christmas Musical for Kids. Composed by Gina Boe. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Book. Word Music #080689608179. Published by Word Music (WD.080689608179).

UPC: 080689608179.

STAR SEARCH, created by Gina Boe and Barb Dorn, is the newest release from Simply WordKidz, the best-selling, easy-learn-easy-sing children's series from Word Music & Church Resources. Simply WordKidz means no hassle, easy to learn, easy to sing, and easy for you to produce! Even more importantly, it will be easy for your church to fall in love with this fun and funny, warm and memorable Christmastime celebration for kids choir, teaching your kids that it’s not about being the biggest and brightest, but about being humble, and being kind, if you really wanna be a star! With a performance time of about 25 minutes, along with a high-impact DVD Accompaniment Track to enhance your presentation, STAR SEARCH is sure to become a favorite part of your church's celebration of Christmas.

Fun Kit

• Cinch Bag
• Listening CD
• Squeezeable Star Toy
• Rubber Bracelet
• Star Search Poster

Casting

• 6 large and medium speaking roles (14-34 lines)
• 2 small speaking roles (1-2 lines)
• 2 non-speaking roles

-All characters have been written to be played by either boy or girl actors

(CD 10-pak)

SKU: HL.8750174

The Sunday Singer. Choral Collections, Sacred, Seasonal. CD only. Published by Daybreak Music (HL.8750174).

UPC: 884088403188. 5x5 inches.

The Sunday Singer is a choral publication for smaller-sized church choirs that consists of several accessible anthems representing original works and arrangements of hymns and contemporary favorites. For each title, special attention has been given to voice leading, limited vocal ranges and carefully crafted piano accompaniments. Published two times a year, The Sunday Singer will serve as a valuable resource for your choir throughout the church year.



The Fall/Christmas 2009 issue includes five titles: Give Thanks with O Come, Let Us Adore Him (arr. Philip Keveren) • He Made a Way in a Manger (arr. Camp Kirkland) • Carry the Light (arr. Keith Christopher) • Ancient Words (arr. Marty Parks) • Thanksgiving Song (arr. John Purifoy). Available separately: Choral Book, ChoirTrax CD, Kit (10 Choral Books, 1 ChoirTrax CD, 1 Preview CD), Choral Book 10-Pak, Preview CD, Preview CD 10-Pak, Preview Pak (1 Choral Book, 1 Preview CD).