SKU: P2.90003

Pocket Change is a lively feature piece for Solo Bass Trombone and Solo Contra-Bass Tuba accompanied by 8 Trombone and Drums. (Solo Bass Tuba can be substituted for the Solo Bass Trombone). The title refers to the jazz player's term in the pocket. It was commissioned by Portuguese Tuba virtuoso Sergio Carolino and was premiered by him with his Porto Symphony colleague Bass Trombonist, Nuno Martens and the Wild Bones Gang --August 26, 2014 at GRAVISSIMO!, the Alcobaca International Low Brass Academy & Festival in Portugal. The concert was recorded live and is available on CD. Much of the piece is in 3/4 meter but the general feel is 6/4. This gives a lot of freedom to have mixed meter and hemiola rhythms throughout. An energetic opening in the trombones is followed by a statement by the soloists. The drums set up the first groove with a chattering, pointillistic trombone accompaniment. A 4/4 interlude leads to slow accelerating duet in the solo instruments setting up the 2nd groove, a syncopated pattern with anticipations that make every 3rd and 4th bar feel like odd meters. More background chatter follows under a quasi-Latin groove while the soloists trade figures. The slow middle section has the impression of free time with the solo bass trombone and solo tuba playing a challenging duet. The next part has bongos accompany each of the soloists with the other soloist providing the underlying groove. The final section is a high-energy double-time feel in the drums with everyone coming to final low pedal Bb. There is an optional slow, bluesy coda where the soloists play brief improvised solos. Pocket Change is for advanced players and will need a conductor. (8 Min.).

SKU: ST.AC158

ISBN 9790220219450.

Four brief Japanese poems on the subject of seasonal change are the texts for this cycle of atmosphere miniatures. Graphic notation is featured, and the vibraphone plays from the choral score.

SKU: CL.012-4645-00

What starts out as a fanfare quickly becomes variations on the opening themes. As the title suggests, those themes are musical foreshadowing for the Changes Ahead. With effective use of mixed meters, changing keys and rhythms there is an excitement that builds off of otherwise simple melodies. In the middle section comes a lyrical contrast with a sense of anticipation that the changed themes are coming back to a powerful ending, where all the themes combine. Changes Ahead showcases each section of the band, but more importantly it will challenge them to listen to other themes and compliment them. With lots of percussion, dramatic brass, flowing winds this piece creates a bold musical experience for the band and the audience.

SKU: HL.357752

UPC: 840126943771. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

A choral conductor's dream pairing of Jim Papoulis and Rollo Dilworth yields this amalgamation of rhythm, texture and choral part-writing that practically sings itself. And with a positive message that speaks to innovation and truth, this song is the ultimate opener for your concert or festival!

SKU: GI.G-8451

ISBN 9781909469112. English. Text Source: Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland. Text by John L. Bell.

This new liturgy from the Wild Goose Resource Group seeks to engage people with the biblical and contemporary issues of wealth and material possessions in an accessible way. Spare Change & Gilt-Edged Grace is the twelfth in the series of WGRG Liturgy Booklets. It contains a full liturgy formatted in both leader’s and congregational versions. With hope, Liturgies such as this may evoke the beginning of an honest conversation on a subject that is given scant attention in our worship today.

SKU: HL.14030860

ISBN 9780853606741.

Aspects of time and change are explored in these songs and topic ideas. Ideal for classroom use, school choirs or as an assembly item. The exciting Topical Ideas with each song provide fascinating background information, fun performance ideas and lots of cross-curricular possibilities. Use as additional material or expand to make a complete project. Topical ideas by Maureen Hanke, music by Michael Hurd.