SKU: CF.CAS132F

ISBN 9781491157503. UPC: 680160916085. 9 x 12 inches.

Chicharra was born out of a love for syncopated music that makes one move and dance. A rhythmic motive initiated by the viola and cello sections starts the diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. The syncopated, driving rhythms initiated by the low strings are contrasted by lyrical lines played in the violin and viola sections. A contrasting, lyrical B section, in 6/8, almost waltz-like, shows a softer side of this dance journey. Various tango elements are also found in this piece such as special effects like the glissandi in the cello section, and the chicharra played by the violins. The chicharra should be played behind the bridge on the D string with extra finger weight, very close to the tailpiece - this sound imitates the chicharra or cricket!.
Chicharra was born out of a love for syncopated music that makes one move and dance. A rhythmic motive initiated by the viola and cello sections starts the diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. The syncopated, driving rhythms initiated by the low strings are contrasted by lyrical lines played in the violin and viola sections. A contrasting, lyrical B section, in 6/8, almost waltz-like, shows a softer side of this dance journey.Various tango elements are also found in this piece such as special effects like the glissandi in the cello section, and the chicharra played by the violins. The chicharra should be played behind the bridge on the D string with extra finger weight, very close to the tailpiece - this sound imitates the chicharra or cricket!

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: CL.012-5028-00

Viva Noel is a medley of glorious holiday favorites in a fast/slow/fast form. Opening with a musical fanfare based on the French hymn He is Born the Holy Child the arrangement transitions quickly into a fanciful rendition of Deck the Halls. The following section opens with a beautiful brass choir adaptation of It Came Upon A Midnight Clear and develops into a lush, full band setting of this charming carol. The finale begins as a quick, light version of Here We Come a-Wassailing ending with a declarative brass fanfare with small bits of Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella and Angels We Have Hear on High. This high-energy holiday arrangement features all sections of the ensemble with exceptional emphasis on the percussion writing. Viva Noel! will be a solid opener or closer for any holiday concert!

SKU: CF.YAS162

ISBN 9781491143803. UPC: 680160901302. Key: A minor.

Virgo is a lush and dramatic piece for string orchestra that reflects upon lost loved ones. In the case of the composer, it is a remembrance of his late brother whose astrological sign was virgo. It is an emotional harmonic journey with well-place dissonance tied together by a memorable motive. Musically, this piece is pure emotion and will stretch your young musicians to strive for musical elegance.
Virgo is a lush and dramatic piece for string orchestra that is intended to reflect upon lost loved ones. In the case of the composer, it is a remembrance of his late brother, Scott Andrew Sweet. The title of the piece refers to the astrological sign ofthe composer’s brother, who was born on September 19, 1970. Virgo is dedicated to his memory.The piece utilizes many close-knit intervals and dissonances and care should be taken throughout the work to ensure that these intervals blend evenly into a singular sonority. The piece begins with an introduction that utilizes portions of the A-theme which is presented in full at m. 10 by the second violins. The theme is repeated at m. 18 and moves to a brief B-section at m. 26. The B-section utilizes inverted “pyramid” chords, and each voice should enter with a slight accent so that the rhythmic structure of the pyramid is audible. The A- and B-sections are both repeated with slight variation and are followed by a C-section at m. 58. This section utilizes melodic counterpoint between all voices, and care must be taken to maintain a strong individual presence from voice to voice. These voices lead to a dramatic arrival on beat 3 of m. 68. From this point, the C-section decreases in intensity, coming to restat m. 82. The introductory material returns at m. 84 with pizzicato accompaniment and leads to a final statement of both A- and B themes in a more developed and intense fashion. A delicate and restrained coda appears at m. 113 and brings the piece to a close.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: CA.2770505

ISBN 9790007166595. Text language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series. Score available separately - see item CA.2770500.

SKU: CA.2770549

ISBN 9790007202668. Language: Latin.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live is one of the central biblical texts dealing with the transitoriness of human existence. Leopold Hofmann, Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna from 1772 to 1793, where W. A. Mozart was his church music assistant, also set this strongly expressive text. Hofmann's setting, in C minor, offers an austere harmony, characterized by suspensions in a homophonic, through-composed four-part vocal setting (soloists or SATB choir), reinforced only by two trombones and organ continuo. Four concise instrumental transitional passages between the individual verses relieve the pathos laden Viennese church style of this composition. With its tragic air, in some passages it closely resembles Mozart's Requiem K. 626. For this first edition, the two trombone parts are available both in the original clef and in alto clef. The figured bass has been realized so that the piece can also be performed without trombones, with only organ accompaniment. For a performance this piece could easily be combined with the Salve Regina by Pietro Cassati (Carus 27.703) from the Vienna series. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2770500.

SKU: BT.DHP-1125360-070

9x12 inches.

The English composer Henry Purcell was born in Westminster in 1659 where he also died in 1695. Purcell was an important Baroque composer, writing both vocal and instrumental works. His compositions are still widely performed today.Westminster Suite is based on three distinct works by Purcell. The festive opening section, Fanfare, is followed by the magnificent anthem from Funeral Music for Queen Mary. The suite closes with the well-known rondo from the Abdelazer Suite.

De musicus Henry Purcell werd rond het jaar 1659 geboren in het Engelse Westminster; hij stierf in 1695 te Londen. Purcell was een toonaangevend barokcomponist die zowel instrumentale als vocale muziek schreef. Zijn composities worden nog altijd veelvuldig uitgevoerd.Westminster Suite is gebaseerd op drie markante werken uit het oeuvre van Purcell. Het feestelijke eerste deel, Fanfare, wordt gevolgd door het prachtige Anthem uit Funeral Music for Queen Mary. De suite wordt afgesloten met het bekende Rondo uit de Abdelazer Suite.

Der Musiker Henry Purcell wurde um das Jahr 1659 im englischen Westminster geboren und starb 1695 in London. Purcell war ein bedeutender Komponist des Barock, der sowohl instrumentale als auch vokale Werke schrieb. Seine Kompositionen werden heute noch oft aufgeführt.Westminster Suite basiert auf drei markanten Stücken aus dem Werk von Purcell. Dem festlichen ersten Teil, Fanfare, folgt die prächtige Anthem aus der Funeral Music for Queen Mary. Den Schluss der Suite bildet das bekannte Rondo aus der Abdelazer Suite.

Le compositeur anglais Henry Purcell est né en 1659 Westminster, où il fut également inhumé en 1695. Outre une musique instrumentale abondante, le célèbre compositeur baroque laisse un large catalogue dâ???uvres religieuses et profanes. Ses compositions sont toujours abondamment interprétées aujourd'hui.Westminster Suite sâ??articule autour de trois pièces bien distinctes de Purcell : Fanfare Festive, Anthem extrait de Funeral Music for Queen Mary (Musique funèbre pour la Reine Mary) et pour conclure, le brillant Rondeau, extrait de Abdelazer Suite (Abdelazer ou la revanche du Maure).

SKU: LO.99-1157L

UPC: 000308078619.

Inspired by PIETA, Michelangelo's famous statue of Mary holding the life-less body of Jesus in her arms, this latest collaboration of Rev. Privette and Lani Smith team presents a special opportunity for worshippers to grasp the tragic depth and texture of the events of Holy Week. Once we have recalled the tragedy of Holy Week, we come to appreciate more completely the joyful message of Easter Sunday, that through the resurrection of Jesus, God is truly victorious over evil and death, and that even the sorrow and pain of a mother, who loses her first-born son, leads to joy and exultation in his new life with God. Imaginative new settings of familiar hymns and original music enhance the narrative of the final week of Jesus' life. This cantata is designated to add a new dimension of meaning and understanding to any Palm Sunday, Maudy Thursday, or Good Friday service.

SKU: HL.49012057

ISBN 9790001113212. 8.25x11.75x0.259 inches.

Carl Orff wrote his little world-theatre Der Mond [The Moon], based on old fables, between 1936 and 1938. The score written for actors who sing, a narrator and large orchestra, also contains parts important for wind band. Four scenes have been selected for the present arrangements which are best performed on different sets of instruments. The arranger, Hermann Regner (born 1928), worked very closely with Carl Orff for many years. This work is sure to be a success in concerts for bands at an advanced level.

2 Fl. (2. auch Picc.) * 2 Ob. * Fg. - Klar. in Es * 3 Klar. in B * B.-Klar. * 2 Altsax. * 2 Tenorsax. * Baritonsax. in B - 4 Hr. * 3 Trp. * 3 Pos. * 2 Flhr. * Tenhr. * Bar. (Euph.) * 2 Tb. - Kb. - Zither (ossia Keyb.) - P. S. (Glsp. * Xyl. * Trgl. * Beck. * hg. Beck. * Tamt. * kl. Tr. * Ruhrtr. * Schellentr. * gr. Tr. * Ratsche) (4 Spieler).

SKU: XC.RSO1902

UPC: 812598030600. 9 x 12 inches.

The astrological sign of Gemini is important to the composer and his family. In addition to being born under the sign himself, the composer’s father and sister are also Geminis. This piece, as a result, is both auto-biographical and a reflection of the composers closest family.

SKU: CA.530300

ISBN 9790007135515.

The Fiedellieder for baritone, violin and piano, composed by the violinist Carl Louis Bargheer (a close friend of Johannes Brahms since his time in Detmold) on texts by Theodor Storm, are presented as a printed edition for the first time. The critical edition of the cycle, which consists of six Lieder, was compiled as a hybrid edition at the Musicology Seminar Detmold/Paderborn. The violin part is - in accordance with the abilities of the then highly esteemed virtuoso - very challenging, but it always remains embedded with-in the interpretational framework prescribed by the text of this chamber music jewel.