SKU: HL.35028867

UPC: 884088888633. 5.25x7.5 inches.

From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music, the cantata combines traditional sounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB, CD-ROM Full Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2, alto recorder, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1 & 2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Piano, Synth, Solo fiddle, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), Printed Full Orchestration, Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute, Violin, Cello, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion and Piano), StudioTrax CD (accompaniment only), SplitTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack (Book/CD combo), RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant, reproducible), Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint, Choir Devotionals, Poster, Program, Flyers, Children's Program PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

SKU: CA.3119012

ISBN 9790007210120. Language: German/English.

The cantata BWV 190 has survived only in fragmentary form. This reconstruction by the celebrated Bach experts Masaaki and Masato Suzuki goes far beyond previous attempts; it draws upon only thematic and motive material of the movements themselves, closely interwoven. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3119000.

SKU: CA.5527809

ISBN 9790007249588. Language: English.

Handel's Utrecht Te Deum HWV 278 enthralled London audiences right from its first performance, and it continues to do so today in concert halls and churches all over the world. It was performed for the first time in a festive service on 13 July 1713 in St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Peace marking the end of the twelve year-long War of the Spanish Succession in 1713. The Te Deum was the first commission by the English royal house and was also Handel's first sacred work in the English language. For Handel the Utrecht Te Deum was an important milestone at the beginning of his London career. The composition brought him an annual pension from Queen Anne and helped him to establish himself as a composer of prestigious music for the English royal family. Four further settings of the Ambrosian hymn of praise by Handel followed, including the equally popular Dettingen Te Deum (Carus 55.238). The six soloists required can in practice be reduced to four, and the Te Deum does not contain any stand-alone arias. The chorus is scored in five parts in a few movements (SSATB), with the concluding doxology beginning in double-choir scoring (SST/AATB). For this frequently-performed work Carus offers a musical text reflecting the latest scholarly discoveries. The Critical Report contains information on all the important facts about the work in a practicable, compact form. A detailed foreword contains insights into the creation of the work and its reception. The vocal score, chorus score, and orchestral parts provide for the needs of practical performance; these are complemented by carus music, the choir app for practising the choral parts, as well as the Carus Choir Coach practice CDs and a Vocal Score XL in reader-friendly large print.

SKU: BT.AMP-481-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Guardians of the Waves was commissioned by the Japan Coast Guard Band to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2018. They gave the premiere as part of a 30th anniversary concert on November 8th that year. Set in traditionalmarch form, Guardians of the Waves opens with a short introduction, which leads to the main theme, played initially by the brass and then repeated with a florid woodwind descant. The theme is extended and morphs into asecond theme, first played tutti and then quietly repeated by bassoon, tenor sax and euphonium. This leads to a conventional ‘bass strain’, played twice with varying accompaniments. A quieter trio section follows, delicatelyscored and featuring the tenor instruments of the band. Taken up by the full band, this leads back to a recall of the introduction and a return to the main two themes, which lead to a triumphal close.

Guardians of the Waves werd geschreven in opdracht van de Japan Coast Guard Band ter gelegenheid van het dertigjarig bestaan van dit orkest, in 2018. De première vond plaats tijdens het jubileumconcert op 8 november van datjaar. Het werk, dat is gecomponeerd in een traditionele marsvorm, begint met een korte introductie die het hoofdthema inleidt, dat aanvankelijk wordt gespeeld door het koper en dan wordt herhaald met een weelderige discant in hethout. Het thema wordt voortgezet en gaat over in een tweede thema, eerst tutti gespeeld en rustig herhaald door fagot, tenorsax en eufonium. Dit thema voert ons mee naar een conventionele baslijn, die twee keer wordt gespeeld metvariërende begeleiding. Daarna volgt een kalmer triogedeelte, dat delicaat is getoonzet en waarin de tenorinstrumenten van het orkest ruimschoots aan bod komen. Het wordt dan overgenomen door het complete orkest en brengt onsterug naar de inleiding en de twee hoofdthema’s, uitmondend in een triomfantelijk slot.

Guardians of the Waves wurde von der Japan Coast Guard Band anlässlich ihres 30-jährigen Bestehens im Jahr 2018 in Auftrag gegeben. Die Uraufführung fand am 8. November 2018 im Rahmen eines Jubiläumskonzertes statt.Guardians of the Waves wurde als traditioneller Marsch komponiert und beginnt mit einer kurzen Einleitung, die zum Hauptthema führt. Dieses wird zunächst von den Blechbläsern gespielt und dann von den Oberstimmen in denHolzbläsern mit Verzierungen wiederholt. Das Thema wird erweitert und geht in ein zweites Thema über, das zunächst vom Tutti gespielt und dann von Fagott, Tenorsaxophon und Euphonium leise wiederholt wird. Anschließend erklingteine traditionelle Melodie in den Bassinstrumenten, die mit unterschiedlicher Begleitung zweimal gespielt wird. Es folgt ein ruhigeres Trio, das zart besetzt ist und die Tenorinstrumente des Blasorchesters hervorhebt. Dies wirdschließlich vom gesamten Blasorchester aufgegriffen und führt zu einer Wiederholung der Einleitung und einer Rückkehr zu den beiden Hauptthemen, die in einen triumphalen Schluss überleiten.

Guardians of the Waves est une commande de l’Harmonie de la Gendarmerie maritime du Japon pour marquer son 30e anniversaire, en 2018. L’orchestre a créé l’œuvre dans le cadre d’un concert d’anniversaire le 8 novembre decette même année. Écrite en forme de marche traditionnelle, Guardians of the Waves s’ouvre avec une courte introduction qui mène au thème principal, interprété d’abord par les cuivres puis repris avec un déchant fleuri parles bois. Le thème est prolongé et se morphe en un second thème, d’abord en tutti, puis répété doucement par les bassons, saxophones ténor et euphoniums. Ce passage mène une mélodie conventionnelle dans les graves, jouée deuxfois avec divers accompagnements. Vient ensuite un trio plus calme, orchestré avec délicatesse et mettant en avant les instruments ténor. Repris par l’orchestre entier, ce passage est suivi d’un rappel de l’introduction avant unretour aux deux thèmes principaux, qui mènent une conclusion triomphale.

SKU: CA.3119014

ISBN 9790007210144. Language: German/English.

The cantata BWV 190 has survived only in fragmentary form. This reconstruction by the celebrated Bach experts Masaaki and Masato Suzuki goes far beyond previous attempts; it draws upon only thematic and motive material of the movements themselves, closely interwoven. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3119000.

SKU: S2.30-3201SF

UPC: 000308140835.

A stately blend of a contemporary praise tune with a timeless hymn, this arrangement triumphantly celebrates the King of kings and Lord of lords who lives and reigns eternally, seamlessly switching between unison, two-part, and full vocal harmony! The instrumental ensemble includes a score and CD with printable parts for 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon (sub Bass Clarinet), 2 Horns (sub 2 Alto Saxes), 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones (sub 2 Tenor Saxes/Treble Clef Baritones), Tuba, Timpani, 2 Percussion, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Digital String Reduction.

SKU: CF.XPS10

ISBN 9781491140475. UPC: 680160628537. 9 x 12 inches.

Sean O'Loughlin's The Ides of March is pulse-pounding and haunting, a dramatic composition for band. This work celebrates the composer's love of modern film music and is an exercise in economy of musical material while remaining wonderfully melodic and elegant. This piece is now available to every band in this flexibly scored version.

SKU: HL.44012267

UPC: 888680057619. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Fanfare for Tokyo was commissioned by the Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013. It was premiered at their special anniversary concert in October that year, conducted by Maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Fanfare for Tokyo is a flamboyant and extrovert concert opener designed to celebrate the virtuosic character of the talented Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra. A central theme over persistent percussion is first given by bassoons and taken up by the full ensemble. Either side of this horns and euphoniums lead an acrobatic fanfare under woodwind flourishes.

Fanfare for Tokyo is in opdracht van het Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra geschreven ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig bestaan van dat orkest in 2013. Het werd in oktober van dat jaar in premiere gebracht tijdens het speciale jubileumconcert - onder leiding van maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Fanfare for Tokyo is een uitbundig en extravert openingswerk waarin het virtuoze karakter van het getalenteerde Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra wordt weerspiegeld. Het centrale thema, dat zich ontvouwt over aanhoudend slagwerk, verschijnt eerst in de fagotten en wordt dan overgenomen door het complete ensemble. Daaromheen voeren de hoorns en euphoniums een acrobatische fanfareuit, waarboven de houtinstrumenten fraaie versieringen spelen.

Fanfare for Tokyo wurde vom Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra in Auftrag gegeben, zur Feier seines 150-jahrigen Jubilaums im Jahr 2013. Es wurde bei einem speziellen Jubilaumskonzert im Oktober desselben Jahres uraufgefuhrt, unter der Leitung von Maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa. Fanfare for Tokyo ist ein schillerndes, extrovertiertes Eroffnungswerk, das den virtuosen Charakter des talentierten symphonischen Blasorchesters widerspiegelt. Das zentrale Thema, das sich uber dem durchlaufenden Schlagwerk entfaltet, erscheint erst in den Fagotten und wird dann vom gesamten Orchester aufgenommen. Darum herum spielen die Horner und Euphonien eine akrobatische Fanfare und dieHolzblaser davor schone Verzierungen.

Fanfare for Tokyo est une commande du Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra pour marquer son cinquantenaire, en 2013. Cette œuvre a ete creee lors qu'un concert special en octobre de cette annee-la, sous la direction du maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Parfaite pour ouvrir un concert, Fanfare for Tokyo est une piece exuberante et extravertie qui rend hommage au talent et a la virtuosite du Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra.Un theme central soutenu par une percussion tenace est introduit par les hautbois, puis repris par l'orchestre entier. De part et d'autre de ce theme, les cors et les euphoniums exposent une fanfare acrobatique enrichie d'ornements interpretes les bois.

SKU: HL.44012266

UPC: 888680057602. 9.0x12.0x0.965 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Fanfare for Tokyo is a flamboyant and extrovert concert opener designed to celebrate the virtuosic character of the talented Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra. A central theme over persistent percussion is first given by bassoons and taken up by the full ensemble. Either side of this horns and euphoniums lead an acrobatic fanfare under woodwind flourishes.

Fanfare for Tokyo is een uitbundig en extravert openingswerk. Het centrale thema, dat zich ontvouwt over aanhoudend slagwerk, verschijnt eerst in de fagotten en wordt dan overgenomen door het complete orkest. Daaromheen voeren de hoorns eneuphoniums een acrobatische fanfare uit, waarboven de houtinstrumenten fraaie versieringen spelen.

Fanfare for Tokyo ist ein schillerndes, extrovertiertes Eroffnungswerk. Das zentrale Thema, das sich uber dem durchlaufenden Schlagwerk entfaltet, erscheint erst in den Fagotten und wird dann vom gesamten Orchester aufgenommen. Darum herumspielen die Horner und Euphonien eine akrobatische Fanfare und die Holzblaser davor schone Verzierungen.

Parfaite pour ouvrir un concert, Fanfare for Tokyo est une piece exuberante et extravertie dont le theme central soutenu par une percussion tenace est introduit par les hautbois pour etre ensuite repris par l'orchestre entier. De part etd'autre de ce theme, les cors et les euphoniums exposent une fanfare acrobatique enrichie d'ornements interpretes les bois. Une piece qui permettra d'introduire chacun des pupitres de votre orchestre !

Perfetto per iniziare un concerto, Fanfare for Toyko e un brano esuberante e brioso il cui tema principale, sostenuto da una tenace percussione, e introdotto dagli oboi per poi essere ripreso dall'intero organico. Una fanfara, arricchita daabbellimenti interpretati dai legni, e esposta dai corni e dagli eufoni. Un brano che consente di mettere in luce ogni sezione della banda!

SKU: CA.5165214

ISBN 9790007313876. Key: D minor. Latin.

The English conductor and composer Howard Arman has presented us with a completed version of Mozart’s Requiem. “Another one?” you might ask, since this publication is only the latest in a long line reaching back to the traditional Süßmayr version. Yet such is the enormous power of Mozart’s score that the challenge and appeal of completing it remain undiminished. After two decades of intensive study, Howard Arman’s additions to Mozart’s great original show the requisite care and respect while incorporating many new insights.

Arman’s approach is particularly fruitful. Always aware of the appropriate limits to such re-creative work, he orients himself towards the typical characteristics of Mozart’s brilliant composing style: The masterly compositional technique, the search for innovative solutions to every problem, and even the terse treatment of the text with extremely suggestive harmonies. All of this leads to a number of new listening experiences. In the Tuba mirum, for example, we enjoy a warm, cohesive ensemble sound, supported by the bassoons, which depart from the bass line. The Confutatis presents a quite different picture: Even the basset horns are drawn down into the infernal depths. This effect is reinforced by the independence of the trombones; rather than simply following the choral parts, the instrument’s unique sound is given an opportunity to shine. Arman’s Lacrimosa achieves a lively Mozartian feel by granting the voices considerable freedom rather than following a rigid pattern. And he concludes the movement with a fugal Amen, whereby the focus is not so much on the counterpoint itself, but rather – in the spirit of Mozart – on creating a sense of drama and illuminating the theme in all its possible facets. Mozart’s fragment ends with the Hostias, and so does Arman’s completion.

For the four following movements (Sanctus to Communio) we have nothing from Mozart, and so here, where the master is silent, Arman finally returns to Süßmayr, the man who was closest to Mozart at the time of his death and whose efforts to fill the blank manuscripts still garner our respect today.

Arman’s version has already proven its practical value. The premiere with the Bavarian Radio Choir was enthusiastically received by audiences and press alike – and celebrated as offering a scholarly, entirely fresh perspective on Mozart’s masterpiece.

- World premiere by the Bavarian Radio Choir
- Enthusiastically received by audience and press.

SKU: CA.7003819

ISBN 9790007133726. Key: E minor. Language: German/French.

The history of the composition of the oratorio is odd: the kernel of this three-part work were the movements from the middle section, the Flight to Egypt, which Berlioz composed on a whim in 1850 and which he passed off as the work of a baroque composer whose existence he himself had invented. In 1854 the triptych, which was completed with the parts entitled The dream of Herodes and The arrival at Sais, had its celebrated first performance. Starting from the Gospel of St. Matthew, with the visit of the astrologer to Herodes and the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Berlioz chose to relate the story of the events of Christmas from another angle. This skillful dramatisation, with impressive instrumental sections, such as the independent trio for two flutes and harp as well as the effective choruses with local color, make this sacred trilogy a grateful enrichment of the repertoire for Christmas music. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.7003800.

SKU: CA.1036405

ISBN 9790007166540. Text language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public. Score available separately - see item CA.1036400.

SKU: CA.1036415

ISBN 9790007190422. Text language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public. Score and part available separately - see item CA.1036400.

SKU: CA.1036403

ISBN 9790007166533. Text language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public. Score available separately - see item CA.1036400.