Hawk in Winter Light was inspired by the sight of a hawk circling obsessively on a bright November day, hence the constantly circular nature of the music and, especially, its melodic material. Though the central section is quicker, the underlying pulse remains the same, and the transition to a quicker tempo is hardly noticeable. The piece is therefore, and unusually for a brass quintet, a single entity, in which the outer sections are closely related, the final part being partly a reprise and partly a variation of the opening.The piece was commissioned by the KlaraFestival of Flanders and is dedicated to Fine Arts Brass, who gave its first performance during the festival in Belgium on the 20 September 2005

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.287341

Composed by John Jacobson and Mac Huff. Arranged by Mac Huff. Festival Choral. Festival, Inspirational, Light Concert, Middle School, Young Choir. CD. Duration 205 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.287341).

UPC: 888680903763. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. John Jacobson/Mac Huff.

Beginning with a slow Gospel Swing groove and then transitioning into an upbeat Broadway 2-beat, this is a text with an inspirational message. Hand claps and foot stomps help to engage the singers and contrasting musical styles offer excellent teaching opportunities.

Concert CD & DVD handbell choir

SKU: HP.8390

Composed by Agape Ringers. Arranged by The Agape Ringers. This edition: Complete. Handbell Listening Media. Agape Ringers Series. General Worship, Sacred. CD. Hope Publishing Company #8390. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8390).

UPC: 763628183905.

Performance CD A second volumn of handbell settings of favorite hymns performed by The Agape Ringers.

Chamber Music Cello, Piano, Violin

SKU: PR.114423360

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 24+12+12 pages. Duration 8:30. Theodore Presser Company #114-42336. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114423360).

UPC: 680160686285.

When the Newport Music Festival commissioned me for a piano trio in honor of their 2021 season, I looked for a topic that would celebrate an aspect of the Newport community. While researching the area, I was struck by the nine lighthouses situated around the island. The dual nature of lighthouses was particularly appealing to me: not only do they serve a vital role in the navigation of ships around rocks and land, but they are also a beautiful sight, particularly at night when their blinking beacons are clearly visible to the eye. It occurred to me that lighthouses link the past with the present, and will endure long into the future, with their beacons serving the same purpose for every generation.I became fascinated with the lighthouse on the property of Castle Hill Inn, located at the opening of the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay. This squat thirty-four foot granite structure was erected in 1890 on a very picturesque spot, right at the water’s edge. Its “characteristic,” the nautical term for each lighthouse’s unique light sequence that allows ships to identify the lighthouse, is to alternate on for three seconds, then off for three seconds. The lighthouse has also served as the starting and finish line for numerous high profile yacht races, as well as survived a massive hurricane in 1938, though the lighthouse keeper’s nearby residence wasn’t so lucky. American novelist Thornton Wilder wrote much of his 1973 novel Theophilus North while staying at the Castle Hill Inn; a passage from the book perfectly captures the dual nature of lighthouses:“At a later visit I was able to engage the pentagonal room in a turret above the house; from that magical room I could see at night the beacons of six lighthouses and hear the booming and chiming of as many sea buoys.”In Beacon of the Bay, we first hear the lighthouse’s characteristic as its ruby light blinks on and off. This is followed by a simple theme that represents the lighthouse performing its solitary duty. As the piece progresses, we hear waves playfully lapping around its base, then yachts gracefully floating by; this is followed by a violent storm that churns the waves with so much force that they crash against the lighthouse’s granite body. But the steadfast lighthouse holds firm to the rocks, grandly blinking its ruby light. The music quiets back down to its simple theme, with yachts sailing by once more as the piece concludes.

Choral (TBB)

SKU: HL.394562

Composed by Kyle Pederson. Jonathan Palant Choral Series. Concert, Festival, Inspirational. Octavo. Duration 160 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.394562).

UPC: 196288032908. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Given everything our communities, choir, and world have experienced recently, we could all use a bit of light. This high energy, uplifting piece encourages us to tend to our hearts and to others, remembering that each of us has the power to bring light into our own lives-and into the lives of others. Featuring a supportive, rhythmic piano accompaniment and accessible vocal lines, this piece will have singers and audiences movin' and groovin'.

Arranged by Rowe. For concert band. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Grade 3. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 3 minutes, 41 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(Featuring: Sevivon / Maoz Tzur / Hanukkah). By Chris Bernotas. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Alfred Concert Band. Chanukah; Winter. Grade 3.5. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Concert Band Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Euphonium, Flute, Horn, Oboe, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor Saxophone, Triangle, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Tuba - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YBS92

The Festival of Lights Overture (Medley) - Full Score and Parts. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David Bobrowitz. FS-SWS. Carl Fischer Young Band Series. Score and Set of Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+1+1+5+2+2+4+4+4+4+4+2+3+10+1+20 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 20 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YBS92. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YBS92).

ISBN 9780825822674. UPC: 798408022679. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

What a rousing holiday selection! Combining three of the most beloved melodies associated with Chanukah, including The Dreidel Song; Rock Of Ages and Chanukah, Chanukah, this lively overture will keep your students on their toes, and will lend a lively air to your seasonal concert. Exceptionally nice!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2220-00

Composed by VanDoren. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2022. RWS Music Company #RWS-2220-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2220-00).

Fanfare for the Festival of Lights weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma’oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song into a colorful, rousing celebration! Evan VanDoren has masterfully crafted an approachable, mature-sounding composition that will challenge your best performers while meeting the needs of your developing players. Get your next holiday concert started with energy and excitement!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2220-01

Composed by VanDoren. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2022. RWS Music Company #RWS-2220-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2220-01).

Fanfare for the Festival of Lights weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma’oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song into a colorful, rousing celebration! Evan VanDoren has masterfully crafted an approachable, mature-sounding composition that will challenge your best performers while meeting the needs of your developing players. Get your next holiday concert started with energy and excitement!