The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Choir Secular. For Opt. Accompaniment (2-Part Choir). Choral Octavo. Patriotic. Grade 3. Choral Octavo. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

For Piano Solo. Composed by Francis Poulenc. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 10 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL17558. Published by Alphonse Leduc

Piano

SKU: BR.BG-591

Composed by Gunther (Hrsg.) Becker. Edited by Gunther Becker. Solo instruments; Softcover. Edition Gerig. Music post-1945. Score. 24 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #BG 591. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.BG-591).

ISBN 9790004130841. 9 x 12 inches.

These two books of piano pieces arranged in progressive order of difficulty are the first collection to give a representative survey of contemporary Greek music. No pretensions of completeness are being made. The piece by Skalkottas is the only one that has been published before, and I am indebted to the Universal Edition, Vienna, for their kind permission to republish it.The younger generation of Greek composers have turned away from their national folklore, which is in evidence in just a few works only as a latent force. Some of the composers were introduced to modern techniques by the outstanding teacher Jannis A. Papaioannou and have gone abroad to complete their knowledge of the latest methods and to integrate them into their personal style. Older composers like Poniridy and Konstantinidis are represented by works of artfully stylized folk music.I should like to acknowledge the advice and help given to me by my friend and colleague Jannis A. Papaioannou, as well as to the American Director of the Gennadeios Library, Francis R. Walton, for generously providing the manuscript of the piece by Mitropoulos. (Gunther Becker).

SATB choir, Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, brass quintet, timpani, suspended and crash cymbals - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-008766

Concertato on Grosser Gott. Composed by Paul M. French. Arranged by Paul M. French. Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, OT 26 Year A. Tune Name: Grosser Gott. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #008766. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008766).

UPC: 641151087665. German, English. Translation: Clarence Walworth. Text by Ignaz Franz.

This festive arrangement was used at both the US papal visits of Pope Benedict XVI (2008) and Pope Francis (2015), and can be a thrilling addition to important occasions such as anniversary or dedication events. Following the opening fanfare, verse 1 is scored for unison voices, brass and organ, verse 2 for 4-part choir with solo trumpet, and verse 3 for unaccompanied choir.  After a key change, the final rousing verse employs unison choir, descant, assembly and all instruments. The brass writing is striking and the vocal parts require only a minimum of rehearsal.

Homenaje al Papa Francisco. Composed by Alwin Michael Schronen. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Schott Choral Music. Das Werk deutet auf einfuhlsame Art und Weise die Wirkung Papst Franziskus' auf die Menschen. Basierend auf drei argentinischen Volksliedern sorgt es mit eindringlichen und stillen Teilen fur erhebende Gefuhle. Ein abwechslungsreiches Werk und eine grosse. Choral score. Composed 2013. 32 pages. Duration 12' 30''. Schott Music #C56038. Published by Schott Music