by William Bay. For clarinet. Fun With. Folk, children. Level: Beginning. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 32 pages.

Orchestra Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Celesta, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Flute, Flute 1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion, Piccolo, Timpani, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3 and more.

SKU: PR.416415150

Composed by Behzad Ranjbaran. Spiral. Premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Music Director, Jeffrey Khaner, flute; Verizon Hall, Philadelphia. Contemporary. Study Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2013. 126+126 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41515. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416415150).

ISBN 9781598069020. UPC: 680160621743. 9 x 12 inches.

Inspired by the alluring, human-like sound of the Ney (a Persian bamboo flute), Ranjbaran aims not only to highlight the modern flutist’s ability to play agile and brilliant passages, but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo passages. The three-movement 27-minute concerto was commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra for its principal flutist Jeffrey Khaner. The piano reduction (published separately) was designed by the composer to be practical in recital performances. CONCERTO for Flute and Orchestra has been recorded for Naxos by Érik Gratton with the Nashville Symphony conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.
The melancholic tone of the Ney (the Persian bamboo flute) is known for its alluring sound, emulating the human voice.  In Persian literature, the Ney is considered a mystic instrument capable of expressing deep human emotions.In writing my flute concerto, I aimed not only to highlight the modern flautist’s ability to play agile and brilliant passages but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo flute passages.Two prominent characters permeate the first movement of my concerto.  They are marked in the score as lamentoso, and con spirito, expressing grief and loss, and joy of living respectively.  The lament is mostly expressed in several extended cadenzas for solo flute while the con spirito consists of robust and energetic fast sections played by all forces of the orchestra.  Apart from these two characters there are moments of mystery, comedy and the grotesque, among others.In the second movement, the lyrical and poetic character of the flute is prominently presented in dream-like passages surrounded by shimmering and tender orchestral colors.  The solo flute is left out in an agitated middle section that references the first movement.  In the third section of the movement the solo flute returns in meditative fashion culminating in a duet with the harp.The third movement is written as one continuous quasi scherzo, challenging the limits of agility and brilliance of the flute.  Some of the materials from the earlier movements are presented again with joyous character.  The coda elevates the concerto into its brightest and most festive character, driving to the end with relentless energy.

Bass Clarinet

SKU: HL.48023982

For Bass Clarinet. Composed by Bernd Richard Deutsch. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical. Softcover. 12 pages. Bote & Bock #M202534410. Published by Bote & Bock (HL.48023982).

Orcus, presented by the composer in a version for contraforte as well, is a virtuoso solo which gives the instrument the character of a 'bass nightingale'. Mockery and humour, however, are disregarded. This composition rather is a piece of archaic language-like character. Lamenting vocal tones are crossed dramatically by staccatos.

Band Bass Trombone, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabassoon, Euphonium, Flugelhorn, Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Percussion, String Bass, Timpani, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, alto Saxophone, baritone Saxophone, soprano Saxophone, tenor Saxophone

SKU: PR.145400360

Composed by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 11 minutes, 30 seconds. Merion Music #145-40036. Published by Merion Music (PR.145400360).

ISBN 9781491137604. UPC: 680160691050.

A major addition to the saxophone concerto repertoire, Zwilich’s three-movement work is inspired by her early experience playing in big bands, along with a love of rich textures and driving rhythms interrupted by striking silences. The centerpiece slow movement is scored for only the soloist and the ensemble’s sax section, with all other players tacet. A large-size full score, and a solo part with piano, are available separately.

Composed by Edward J. Madden. Chamber music, 20th century. Published by Potenza Music (P2.W0014).

Chorus (with soloists) and orchestra (choir: TB - 0.2.1.3bassethn.0.dble bsn - 2.0.0.0 - str)

SKU: BR.PB-5148

Attempted Reconstruction of the Original Version of the 'Masonic Funeral Music' K. 477 (479a). Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Philippe A. Autexier. Arranged by Philippe A. Autexier. Choir; stapled. Partitur-Bibliothek (Score Library). In 1785, Mozart repeatedly visited the Viennese Freemasons' Lodge Zur wahren Eintracht, where on 12 August Carl von Konig was elevated to the rank of a Master. It was fort his ceremony that Mozart composed the ,,Meistermusik. Classical period. Full score. 20 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #PB 5148. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.PB-5148).

ISBN 9790004208908. 9 x 12 inches.

In 1785, Mozart repeatedly visited the Viennese Freemasons Lodge Zur wahren Eintracht, where on 12 August Carl von Konig was elevated to the rank of a Master. It was fort his ceremony that Mozart composed the Meistermusik (Master Music) for mens chorus and orchestra. The score does not contain the choral parts, perhaps because they were doubled by the oboe I and clarinet parts, a pecularity undoubtedly suited to the singing capacity of the Lodge members. From a detailed analyses of the work and of the Freemasons practices, on can infer that the text was drawn from the third Lamentation of Jeremiah. Mozart at least entered the correct date of composition of the Master Music in his own work catalogue, namely Jully (1785).For a performance without chorus which most probably took place on 9 December 1785, Mozart added three new, low wind parts which emphasize the gloomy mood of the work. It is with these added parts that the work has come down to us as the Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music).

In 1785, Mozart repeatedly visited the Viennese Freemasons' Lodge Zur wahren Eintracht, where on 12 August Carl von Konig was elevated to the rank of a Master. It was fort his ceremony that Mozart composed the Meistermusik.

By Sara Groves. Sacred. Print Music Single (Vocal Solo (Medium Voice)). Published by Hope Publishing Company.