For Four Bassoons. By Peter Schickele. Wind quartet. For Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Bassoon III, Bassoon IV. Premiered by the Bassoon Brothers (Mark Eubanks, Robert Naglee, Juan de Gomar, and Bonnie Filmore Cox) on April 18, 1997 in Portland, Oregon. Classical. Score and parts. Composed 1996. 16 pages. Duration 12:00. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Chamber Music Piano, Trumpet

SKU: CF.W2698

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. Set of Score and Parts. 12+2 pages. Carl Fischer Music #W2698. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.W2698).

ISBN 9781491160305. UPC: 680160918881.

Soaring is a work commissioned by the G. Ray Bodley High School Bands under the direction of Terrance Caviness in Syracuse, New York. The work is dedicated to my dear friend David Bamonte, who is currently the Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Oregon Symphony in Portland, Oregon. David, Terry and I have been friends and colleagues for many years and were looking for a project to collaborate with each other. This work was originally written for Trumpet and Concert Band, but I quickly realized that it would work really well with a piano accompaniment as well. The result is the work you see here. As a trumpet player myself, I grew up studying the works of Arban, Clarke, Hindemith, Arutunian, Hummel, Haydn and the more modern sonatas by Kent Kennan and Halsey Stevens. This music is an homage to these great masters while keeping my original voice intact. At times, the piece is lush and lyrical while other moments showcase the power and majesty of the trumpet sound. The music is even a touch athletic while having a musical conversation with the piano. Enjoy the journey of discovering this exciting new work for you and your students. --Sean O'Loughlin.
Soaring is a work commissioned by the G. Ray Bodley High School Bands under the direction of Terrance Caviness in Syracuse, New York. The work is dedicated to my dear friend David Bamonte, who is currently the Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Oregon Symphony in Portland, Oregon. David, Terry and I have been friends and colleagues for many years and were looking for a project to collaborate with each other. This work was originally written for Trumpet and Concert Band, but I quickly realized that it would work really well with a piano accompaniment as well. The result is the work you see here.As a trumpet player myself, I grew up studying the works of Arban, Clarke, Hindemith, Arutunian, Hummel, Haydn and the more modern sonatas by Kent Kennan and Halsey Stevens. This music is an homage to these great masters while keeping my original voice intact. At times, the piece is lush and lyrical while other moments showcase the power and majesty of the trumpet sound. The music is even a touch athletic while having a musical conversation with the piano.Enjoy the journey of discovering this exciting new work for you and your students.—Sean O'Loughlin.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61630S

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61630S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61630S).

UPC: 822795616309.

Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teaching your advancing ensemble how to lay down a steady groove while paying attention to balance, blend, and intonation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.

Concert Band, Symphonic Band (Score) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.4003237

Composed by James Curnow. MusicWorks Grade 5. Concert, Festival. 44 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4003237).

UPC: 884088668983. 10.5x14 inches.

Commissioned by the Oregon Symphonic Band in Portland, Bridge of the Gods is a dramatic three-movement symphonic poem presenting the colorful legend told by the Native American Klickitatst about the origins of the volcanic mountains of the Cascade range and legendary bridge. The first movement “Saghalie” pays tribute to the powerful chief of all gods and is based on a majestic fanfare theme. The 2nd movement captures the beauty of the maiden “Loowit” with haunting flute and english horns solos accompanied by soft chanting voices. The final movement “Tanmahawis” utilizes stark clusters, jagged melodic fragments and rhythmic percussive energy as it depicts the destruction of the mighty bridge. Duration: 8:50

Recorded by the Oregon Symphonic Band – Michael Burch-Pesses, conductor

(SAB Choir)

SKU: HL.1410278

Composed by Chris Maunu. Pavane Choral. Octavo. Duration 180 seconds. Pavane Publishing #P1760. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.1410278).

UPC: 196288195276. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.

Chris Maunu is quickly becoming a highly respected and recognized name for his excellent work with youth choirs. He is the Artistic Director for the Pacific Youth Choir in Portland, OR, and Pavane is pleased to announce the Pacific Youth Choir Series, Chris Maunu, Editor. Using words from the poem “Courage” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Chris creates an energetic and uplifting piece for young voices, middle school to high school. The piano and djembe add vitality and rhythm that support the encouraging theme.

SKU: GI.G-8250

The Nature of Artistic Performance. Composed by Thomas Mark. Music Education. Book. 254 pages. GIA Publications #8250. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8250).

ISBN 9781579999018. English.

What is the secret language between a performing artist and an audience? How does a performing artist’s product differ from the product of nonperformance art? How is a performer’s artwork shaped, changed, and elevated by captivated observers? Motion, Emotion, and Love is a book that will transform the experience of performers and audiences alike, by infusing performance art with a new vocabulary. For performers, the book is a practical guide to building intentional and inspirational practice time, bringing true artistry to every element of a performance, and developing strong personal communication with the audience. For audiences, the book explains the vital role of the audience in a performance, revealing to them a new level of involvement and collaboration with the performer and with other members of the audience. Performers, whether musicians, actors, or dancers, communicate emotion by means of bodily movement. But it is love that unites performers with the audience and with each other. Motion, Emotion and Love helps performing artists return to the soul of their craft, and imbues their physical mastery with human vulnerability. Musician, teacher, and author Thomas Mark’s profound, yet clear and practical exploration is eye-opening in its connections, a compelling blueprint for deeper understanding and appreciation of artistic performance.   Decorated with 24 etchings, Balli di Sfessania, by Jacques Callot (1592–1635).   Thomas Carson Mark studied piano in New York with David Bar-Illan and Jeannette Haien, and philosophy at Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He taught philosophy for several years at various colleges and universities, then returned to the piano. From 1992 to 2001 he organized and performed in the Newport Coffee Concerts, a chamber music series in Newport, Oregon. He is the author of What Every Pianist Needs to Know about the Body, some philosophical articles on performance, and a book and several papers on the philosophy of Spinoza. Thomas Mark writes and teaches in Portland, Oregon.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61630

Jazz Journey. Jazz Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes. Kendor Music Inc #61630. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61630).

UPC: 822795616309.

Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teaching your advancing ensemble how to lay down a steady groove while paying attention to balance, blend, and intonation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.

By or arr. Keith Snell. For Flute. Woodwind - Flute Duet. Level: Intermediate. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

75th Anniversary Collection. By Woody Guthrie. Richmond Music �¯ Folios. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.159769).

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS174

Composed by Gregory Singer. SWS FS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+10+3+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS174. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS174).

ISBN 9781491146545. UPC: 680160904044. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

Composer Gregory Singer's waltz depicting the calm oasis of Central Park is fresh and new, but somehow immediately recognizable. Students and audiences alike will be taken by this piece from the very first note. It is an excellent piece to teach young string players about waltz style.
As a child, I enjoyed roller skating at an amusement park in Portland Oregon named Oaks Park. I remember the waltz music playing as the announcement came Couples only, or All skate. Years later in New York City, I awakened from sleep one morning with the theme of this waltz in my ears. It was so cheerful and corny that I asked myself You’ve got to be kidding me, where did this melody come from? I realized it was my original. I notated it immediately, and a few weeks later I added the second musical theme and named it Central Park Waltz. It reminds me of the skating rinks that I have enjoyed over the years.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS73

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 1+4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+2+2+2+3+3+3+2+3+4+1+1+2+3+12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS73. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS73).

ISBN 9781491147689. UPC: 680160905188. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

Composer/arranger Sean O'Loughlin has provided a refreshing new setting of our National Anthem. It was originally written for orchestral brass and percussion and has been performed at both MLB and NBA events. The arrangement begins with a bold fanfare to set the tone, but also to provide the motive glue to hold the arrangement together and create something unique. Creative harmonic usage and colorful orchestration really make this version stand out from the rest.
There have been many great arrangements of our National Anthem throughout the years . The responsibility of creating one that truly brought something new to the mix was very daunting . I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to write this version for the Oregon Symphony Brass Section to perform at the Portland Trail Blazers NBA games . Subsequent performances have occurred with the Baltimore Symphony at the Baltimore Orioles MLB games . At this time, it is my supreme honor to adapt this for the advanced concert band .In bringing something new, I decided to start with a bold fanfare to set the tone for this great music . Introducing some more dissonant harmonies also created a more intense feel .The first stanza includes a flowing counter line in the horns and alto saxophones . The trumpets interject some flourishes on the second pass to further the intensity . These flourishes continue “ . . . when the rockets red glare!” The final push at m . 29 is colored with pulsating 16th notes in the woodwinds that lead to some dramatic harmony at the fermata in m . 32 . The opening fanfare then returns to let everyone know that it's time to “Play ball!”.

Orchestra

SKU: CF.C1232

Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin. Set of Score and Parts. 12+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 pages. Carl Fischer Music #C1232. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.C1232).

ISBN 9781491160923. UPC: 680160919529. Transcribed by John Stafford Smith.

The celebratory and dramatic rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner by Sean O'Loughlin, first arranged for brass and percussion, is now beautifully scored for full orchestra. O'Loughlin's popular arrangement has become a favorite of both the Oregon Symphony and Baltimore Symphony brass players, being played at sporting events including Portland Trailblazers NBA basketball games, Baltimore Orioles baseball games, and Baltimore Ravens football games.With fanfare flourishes and colorful touches, this grand arrangement gives each section an opportunity to play the melody, making for a truly dynamic experience.

Performed by Joan Baez. For voice and piano. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and illustrations. Folk. 189 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sales.