Recorder - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30963

Saddle-stitched, Solos and Duets. British Isles. Book. 44 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30963. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30963).

ISBN 9781513468204. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This exceptional collection of 41 truly beautiful airs and ballads from the British Isles offers both well-known tunes by the prolific blind Irish harpist, Turlough Oâ??Carolan and rarely heard melodies by anonymous composers; all have stood the test of time. Arranged for soprano or tenor recorder, these include Oâ??Carolanâ??s classically influenced â??Lord Inchiquinâ? and â??Eleanor Plunkettâ? as well as â??O Gentle Doveâ? and â??Cuckoo Dearâ?â?? both examples of the strong tradition of song in Wales. Among other tunes, the haunting modal melodies of â??The Dark Slender Boyâ? and â??Enchanted Valleyâ? express the melancholic heart and soul of the British Isles.

A few of these songs have taken on a life of their own in modern times. â??Bonny at Mornâ?, a popular traditional tune of northern England and Scotland, was arranged for soprano voice and harp by the 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten. â??The Skye Boat Songâ? originally recounted Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuartâ??s journey to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the historic Battle of Culloden. Later, the song evolved into a lilting lullaby and was more recently used as the theme song for the popular Outlander television series.

Departing slightly from recorder notation practice, author Marcia Diehl has judiciously arranged these melodies complete with spare slur markings to aid the amateur player in authentically and musically rendering these tunes.

(Cello, Flute)

SKU: HP.C5592C

Composed by Vicki Tucker Courtney. Piano with Optional Flute, Harp & Cello. Christmas, Sacred. Performance/Accompaniment CD. Hope Publishing Company #C5592C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5592C).

UPC: 763628955922. Herb Frombach. Luke 2:6-7.

Christmas ballad This new Christmas ballad by Vicki Tucker Courtney and Herb Frombach captures the essence of the manger scene, as Mary sings a gentle cradlesong to the newborn Child. For SATB voices, this charming lullaby is ideal for Christmas Eve. The optional flute part is included in the score, and cello and harp parts are available separately, adding to its elegant beauty. The reproducible flute part is included in the anthem. The Instrumental packet contains a Conductor's Score and parts for Flute, Harp and Cello.

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: KJ.SO348F

Composed by William Hofeldt. Score only. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO348F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO348F).

UPC: 084027043653.

This gorgeous and gentle ballad is written for and dedicated to Ms. Dorothy Straub, whose lifelong career in music education has touched students and educators worldwide for many years. Includes an optional (and highly recommended) harp part. G Minor & G Major.

Duration: 4:40.

Orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3245L

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Larry Shackley. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Score and parts, plus CD with printable parts. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3245L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3245L).

UPC: 000308142471.

One Silent Night long ago, a birth story began that forever changed the world. Lying in a crude manger was a new-born babe, who would become the Source of our Christian faith and our abiding hope. Using the power and simplicity of the event itself, composer and creator Pepper Choplin presents each of the familiar elements of that story through ballad-like recitatives of scripture, surrounded by anthems ranging from outbursts of unbridled joy to moving moments of introspection and gentleness. Weaving familiar carols and songs throughout original music, this timeless tale emerges in a deeply moving presentation that will lift one’s faith and deepen one’s understanding of the profound significance of that One Silent Night. Orchestration by Larry Shackley for 2 Fl, Ob, 2 Cl, Bsn (sub Bass Cl), 2 Hn (sub 2 A Sax), 3 Tpt, 2 Tbn (sub 2 T Sax), Tuba, 2 Perc, Timp, Harp, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, Digital Strings.

SKU: LO.30-3242L

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Larry Shackley. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Full score. Lorenz Publishing Company #30/3242L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.30-3242L).

UPC: 000308142440.

One Silent Night long ago, a birth story began that forever changed the world. Lying in a crude manger was a new-born babe, who would become the Source of our Christian faith and our abiding hope. Using the power and simplicity of the event itself, composer and creator Pepper Choplin presents each of the familiar elements of that story through ballad-like recitatives of scripture, surrounded by anthems ranging from outbursts of unbridled joy to moving moments of introspection and gentleness. Weaving familiar carols and songs throughout original music, this timeless tale emerges in a deeply moving presentation that will lift one’s faith and deepen one’s understanding of the profound significance of that One Silent Night. Orchestration by Larry Shackley for 2 Fl, Ob, 2 Cl, Bsn (sub Bass Cl), 2 Hn (sub 2 A Sax), 3 Tpt, 2 Tbn (sub 2 T Sax), Tuba, 2 Perc, Timp, Harp, Pno, 2 Vln, Vla, Cello, Bass, Digital Strings.