Melody, Chords and Lyrics for D-G-B-E Tuning. By Various. Ukulele. Softcover. 114 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.156009).

(E-Z Play Today Volume 58). By Various. E-Z Play Today. Softcover. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Glockenspiel, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS260

Composed by Patrick Glenn Harper. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #YPS260. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS260).

ISBN 9781491163603. UPC: 680160922390.

A bird is considered to have fledged at the time when its wing muscles and feathers are sufficiently developed for flight. When young birds have reached this stage, but are still dependent on their parents for care and feeding, they are referred to as fledglings. This piece musically follows a fledgling as it begins the long process of learning to fly. It starts out tentatively, gains ability, struggles, and then eventually soars.In all instances where a longer note is tied to an eighth note, players should release, stopping the sound, on the eighth note. For example, a dotted half note tied to an eighth note should have a definite stop at the beginning of beat 4.Measures 20–26: The sudden changes in dynamics should be exaggerated to produce a somewhat pronounced awkward effect.Measures 52–57: The flute, oboe, and clarinet parts should produce a constant flowing sound in the slurred eighth notes, breathing on the eighth-note rests.Measures 66–67: Make sure the staccatos are very short and pronounced, but do not cover the melody in the low brass and reeds.Measures 72–86: Emphasize the accents on the upbeats in the percussion instruments.Measure 83: Emphasize the crescendo to forte and then immediately drop to mezzo-forte.

By Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Pop. Softcover. 248 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Various. Ukulele Chord Songbook. Softcover. 194 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Teacher (with Student digital access) Choral (TCH/SGR PDF)

SKU: HL.118847

A Musical About Friendship, Tolerance and Change. Composed by John Higgins and John Jacobson. ExpressiveArts. Elementary, Musicals, Secular. Softcover Media Online. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.118847).

ISBN 9781480340442. UPC: 884088902421. 8.5x11.0x0.143 inches. John Jacobson/John Higgins.

The swamp is all a-buzz with party preparations galore! Naturally, the turtles are running late, and Bully the Frog is being a bully. The frogs have learned a new dance they want to share. The tadpoles are growing appendages (yikes!) and the dragonfly larvae need encouragement to spread their wings and fly. Lessons of friendship, tolerance, courage to face the future, and more, abound! This 25-minute musical party features five original songs and easy-to-learn rhyming dialog with over 40 speaking parts. The ENHANCED Teacher Edition with Singer PDFs includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, helpful production guide with staging and costume suggestions, teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song, PLUS REPRODUCIBLE and PROJECTABLE singer parts available via DIGITAL ACCESS. Also available: Preview CD (with vocals & dialog), Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and a Classroom Kit with Teacher/Singer and AUDIO ACCESS for extra value! Approximate Performance Time: 20 minutes. Suggested for grades K-3.

Composed by Roy Clark. This edition: Paperback. Instructional. Method. Book and DVD. With Text Language: English; Big Note notation, chords and tablature. 208 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

By Paul Simon. For guitar. Little Black Songbook. The little book with all the BIG songs. Folk. Level: Easy. Lyric and Chord Book. 224 pages. Published by Music Sales.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.49426S

Composed by Mark Wood. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Pop/Rock; Rock. Score. Duration 4:00. Alfred Music #00-49426S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49426S).

ISBN 9781470650940. UPC: 038081571850. English.

The composer, Mark Wood, writes: Come Fly with Me comes from my personal visualization of flying while improvising music. In writing a work which combines classical and American rock styles, I have created a vehicle for musicians to spread their wings and truly learn the beautiful art of composing their own music on the spot in the improvisation section. (4:00).

Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-046-020

Composed by John Miles. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 046-020. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-046-020).

Born in Jarrow, northeast England, in 1949, John Miles was something of a child prodigy, learning the piano from the age of five. In the early ’60s he persuaded his father to buy him a guitar and by the end of the decade he had joined a semi-professional band, The Influence. The group soon disbanded and by 1969 Miles was recording with his own group, The John Miles Band, releasing a dozen singles in the early ’70s. In 1975 Miles decided to move to London and secured a deal with Decca Records. By October that year, a newly formed band, John Miles and Co, had released their debut single, Highfly, but their greatest hit, which stormed the British charts in March 1976, was Music.

In 1976 bestormde het nummer Music van de band John Miles and Co de hitparades. Music, vaak bekritiseerd als pompeus en hoogdravend in een periode die steeds meer de kant van de punk opging, was in feite typisch Britsetechnopop en daarbij een bepalende plaat voor die tijd, samen met nummers als Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Met veel gevoel voor dynamiek en dramatiek werkt deze ode aan de muziek nog altijd aanstekelijk.

Music, ein Hit aus den bewegten 70er-Jahren, ist einer der Titel, die diese Ära nachhaltig geprägt haben. Leise und laut, gefühlvoll und dramatisch, zieht diese Hymne an die Musik in der Bearbeitung von Philip Sparke auch heute Orchester und Zuhörer unweigerlich in ihren Bann.

E’ con Music, il suo più grande successo, che John Miles (1949) conquista le hit-parade inglesi nel marzo 1976. Espressiva, potente e dinamica, questa canzone è un magnifico inno alla musica. L’arrangiamento di Philip Sparke è fedele alla versione originale.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-046-140

Composed by John Miles. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2002. 28 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 046-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-046-140).

9x12 inches.

Born in Jarrow, northeast England, in 1949, John Miles was something of a child prodigy, learning the piano from the age of five. In the early ’60s he persuaded his father to buy him a guitar and by the end of the decade he had joined a semi-professional band, The Influence. The group soon disbanded and by 1969 Miles was recording with his own group, The John Miles Band, releasing a dozen singles in the early ’70s. In 1975 Miles decided to move to London and secured a deal with Decca Records. By October that year, a newly formed band, John Miles and Co, had released their debut single, Highfly, but their greatest hit, which stormed the British charts in March 1976, was Music.

In 1976 bestormde het nummer Music van de band John Miles and Co de hitparades. Music, vaak bekritiseerd als pompeus en hoogdravend in een periode die steeds meer de kant van de punk opging, was in feite typisch Britsetechnopop en daarbij een bepalende plaat voor die tijd, samen met nummers als Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Met veel gevoel voor dynamiek en dramatiek werkt deze ode aan de muziek nog altijd aanstekelijk.

Musik war meine erste Liebe“ - so beginnt der Text dieses Pop-Klassikers aus den Siebzigern von John Miles, der mit dieser Zeile damit damals und heute den Nerv aller begeisterten Musiker und Musikfans der Welt traf. Leise und laut, gefühlvoll und dramatisch, zieht diese schöne Liebeserklärung an die Musik in der Blasorchester-Bearbeitung von Philip Sparke noch immer Musiker und Zuhörer unweigerlich in ihren Bann.

E’ con Music, il suo più grande successo, che John Miles (1949) conquista le hit-parade inglesi nel marzo 1976. Espressiva, potente e dinamica, questa canzone è un magnifico inno alla musica. L’arrangiamento di Philip Sparke è fedele alla versione originale.