Bassoon and Piano

SKU: HL.14020992

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. 20th Century. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 60 pages. Chester Music #CH60945. Published by Chester Music (HL.14020992).

ISBN 9780711936805. 9.0x12.0x0.185 inches.

Unusually for him, Davies starts his Bassoon Concerto not with slow music but with speed and brilliance: the opening is a Presto, initiated by the strings, and only at the entry of the soloist does the tempo relax to that of a real introduction. Out of this grow a big dancing Allegro. The slow movement begins and ends with a simple song, around fantastical ornamentation from the soloist. The finale is again a recitative and dance, with a slow coda. The whole work is an immense show of stamina, poetry and athleticism for the bassoon, set against an orchestra coloured by low wind (alto flute, clarinet in A, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, horns). Bassoon part with piano reduction of the orchestral score.

(The best in contemporary jazz from Europe). By Various. Edited by Chuck Sher. For C instruments. This edition: spiral-bound. Fake book. 423 pages. Published by Sher Music Company

Piano - Intermediate

SKU: AP.12-0571542034

Composed by Balmorhea, Chilly Gonzales /Johannes Bornlö, Craig Armstrong, Edward MacDowell, Gabriel Faure, George Frideric Handel, Hania Rani, Johann Sebastian Bach, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Max Richter, Ola Gjeilo, Olivia Belli, Peter Sculthorpe, and Vargkvint. Piano Collection; Piano Resources; Piano Supplemental. The Piano Player Series. Classical. Book. Faber Music #12-0571542034. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571542034).

ISBN 9780571542031. English.

The Piano Player: Classical Chillout presents a curated selection of beautiful classical pieces to bring calm and relaxation. Transcribed for intermediate solo piano, this collection includes modern works such as I Giorni (Einaudi), Island II (Olivia Belli), At Dawn (Hania Rani) and River Flows in You (Yiruma), alongside classics Gnossienne No. 3 (Erik Satie), Prelude in C major (J.S. Bach) and many more. The atmospheric cover features Edward Bawdens colour linocut Town Hall Yard (1956), and a double-side color print provides the full artwork as a beautiful collectible. The Piano Player series includes several wonderful collections of some of the greatest classical music ever written, specially arranged for the intermediate pianist, each with its own collectible pull-out poster of the stunning Edward Bawden cover artwork.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-372-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2014. Anglo Music Press #AMP 372-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-372-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

This contrasting work builds up twice from quiet relaxation or meditative calm to a climax for the entire ensemble, before the main section, a rhythmic vivo, begins. Golden Winds ensures truly precious moments in your concert right up to thelast note!

Twee keer vindt in dit contrastrijke werk een opbouw plaats van rustige spanning of meditatieve rust tot een hoogtepunt voor het complete orkest, waarna het hoofdgedeelte, een ritmisch vivo, zich ontvouwt. Tot aan het feestelijke slot zorgt GoldenWinds voor gouden muzikale momenten tijdens uw eerstvolgende concert!

Zweimal baut sich dieses kontrastreiche Werk von leiser Spannung oder meditativer Ruhe zu einem Höhepunkt für das gesamte Orchester auf, bevor der Hauptteil, ein rhythmisches Vivo, einsetzt. Bis hin zum festlichen Schluss sorgt Golden Windsfür wahrhaft goldene musikalische Momente in Ihrem Konzert!

Golden Winds s’ouvre sur un thème nerveux et énergique joué dans le registre grave des bois qui se développe en canon et s’amplifie pour arriver un climax avec l’orchestre entier. L’ambiance s’apaise pour introduire un passage contemplatifqui met en avant d’abord les clarinettes, puis un thème opulent en forme de choral qui se transforme en un tutti ardent. Les Vents Dorés s’achèvent par une conclusion festive.

Golden Winds inizia con un tema energico eseguito nel registro grave dei legni che poi si sviluppa in canone amplificandosi fino ad arrivare al culmine con l’intero organico. La musica diventa più calma per introdurre un passaggiocontemplativo che mette dapprima in luce le caratteristiche dei clarinetti, e in seguito un tema opulento in forma di corale che si trasforma in un ardente tutti. I “Venti Dorati” terminano con una nota festiva.

SATB/SATB/SATB choir

SKU: CA.966300

Pentecost sequence. Composed by Ko Matsushita. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Contemporary Choir Music. Sacred vocal music, Whitsun. Full score. 24 pages. Duration 6 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.663/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966300).

ISBN 9790007167684. Language: Latin.

Matsushita has conceived his setting of the Pentecost sequence entirely in the Renaissance polychoral tradition. He employs the full choir (within individual choirs divisi passages also occasionally occur) solely for magnificent sounding climaxes at conclusions, prior to these occurrences he repeatedly combines groups of voices or he allows individual choirs to sing, effectively, in alternation. This type of reduction is even carried over to quasi Gregorian passages sung by one voice in unison. The piece is tonal throughout, with occasional diatonic seasoning. The consistently homophonic setting is oriented towards the declamation of the Latin text. Melodically it is in the style of modal, Gregorian structures, without quoting the well-known sequence. A fast, rhythmically syncopated declamatory section introduces, the dramaturgically appropriate climax to the solemn conclusion, which, molto legato, returns once again with large upward swings to the text of the first strophe. Matsushita writes in a comfortable vocal range so that the work can be sung, at the same time, in both a relaxed and grandiose manner. For large choirs, even for oratorio choirs with only limited experience in a cappella singing, this piece is aptly suited for performance and the music is both grateful and brings much joy for singers.

Score Only Concert Band (SCORE) - Grade 2

SKU: HL.4006381

By The Backstreet Boys. By Andreas Carlsson and Max Martin. Arranged by Michael Brown. Discovery Plus Concert Band. Pop. Softcover. 12 pages. Duration 464 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4006381).

UPC: 888680987688. 9.0x12.0x0.02 inches.

This signature hit by the Backstreet Boys was recorded in 1999 and hailed by many as the pop ballad of that year. With a catchy melody passed from section to section and a relaxed rock tempo, this arrangement works perfectly for younger players.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43098S

(The First Noel). Arranged by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:45. Belwin Music #00-43098S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.43098S).

UPC: 038081504407. English. Traditional English Carol.

Beautiful and lush, this setting of the familiar The First Noel, is a great way to enforce lyrical style. In the traditional 3/4 time signature, the setting opens with a music box effect in the percussion section with a simple, yet elegant statement of the melody. This stunning arrangement develops and builds to a dramatic musical climax and relaxes back to an emotional finish. This is an uplifting addition to your holiday or Christmas program! (3:45).

E-Flat Horn and Brass Band Brass Band; Eb Horn (Score)

SKU: HL.44013333

E-Flat Horn and Brass Band Score. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Classical. Softcover. Duration 427 seconds. Anglo Music Press #AMP420130. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44013333).

UPC: 888680922931.

Sunday in the Park was written for tenor horn virtuoso Sheona White, and commissioned by her partner, Matt Wade, as a Christmas present. Composer Philip Sparke had known and admired Sheona's playing for many years, having produced her first solo CD and writtenpieces for her previously. Both composer and performer are huge fans of the late Karen Carpenter, Sheona in part modelling her soundon the singer's sultry voice; so it was decided that this new solo would be a piece which, whilst not being a 'Carpenters' pastiche, paid tribute to their relaxed style and rich harmonic language. Sunday in the Park opens with an accompanied cadenza for the soloist, which leads to a gentle rhythmic melody with a laid-back feel. This is taken up by the band but the soloist sparks a changeof mood by introducing a faster light rock interlude. This reaches a climax, at which point the music unwinds until the original mood returns. A variation on the original melody leads to a short cadenza from the soloist, which brings the work to a peaceful close.

Eb tpt. 2 Bb tpt. Flug. Hn. 3 Tbn. BTbn. Tba - Intermediate

SKU: FT.FM482

Composed by Keiron Anderson. Brass Ensemble. Score and parts. Forton Music #FM482. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM482).

ISBN 9790570483815.

Writted to evoke the open spaces, serenity and yet power of the moors, Marsden Moor is based on a motif built from two major seconds a perfect fourth apart. The motif is developed and imitated as the piece progresses, giving a rather solitary feeling to the music. A second theme carries the journey until a sequential progression lifts the music to a dignified but powerful climax. When the music appears to resolve to a more relaxed tonality the second theme carries it off modally to reiterate the power which gradually dies away to leave the landscape intact and silent again.

By Mike Tomaro. Threshold Series. Metheny Bossa. Level: Medium Easy. Published by Kendor Music Inc.

Eb. 3Bbcl. Bbcl/Acl. Acl. Acl/Bcl. 2Bcl. Cbcl (Eb clarinet, 3 Bb clarinets, Bb or alto clarinet, alto clarinet, alto clarinet or bass clarinet, 2 bass clarinets, contrabass clarinet) - Intermediate

SKU: FT.FM360

Composed by Keiron Anderson. Clarinet Ensemble/Choir - Eb clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bb or Alto Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto Clarinet or Bass Clarinet, 2 Bass Clarinets, Contrabass Clarinet. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM360. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM360).

ISBN 9790570482597.

Marsden Moor – Clarinet Ensemble (Eb Clarinet, 3Bb Clarinets, Bb or Alto Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto or Bass Clarinet, 2 Bass Clarinets, Contrabass Clarinet.) Written to evoke the open spaces, serenity and yet power of the Moors, Marsden Moor is based on a motif built from two major seconds a fourth apart. The motif is develped and imitated as the pieces progresses giving a rather solitary feeling to the music. A second themes carries the journey until a sequential progression lifts the music to a dignified but powerful climax. When the music appears to resolve to a more relaxed tonality the second theme carries it off modally to reiterate the power which gradually dies away to leave the landscape intact and silent again. Written originally for String Orchestra, the work is available for Clarinet Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Brass Band the wind versions are particularly effective in describing this landscape.

Picc. 5 Fl. Afl. Bfl. (Cbfl) - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: FT.FM532

Composed by Tony Bridgewater. Flute Ensemble. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM532. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM532).

ISBN 9790570484317.

Tony Bridgewater's 'Sonata for Flutes' was written in 2014-2015 for the UK based National Flute Orchestra, founded by Margaret Lowe in 2008, and was performed in Birmingham, England, conducted by the composer. It is in three movements. The first is based around lively, dancing 7/8 rhythms, with playful changes in metre, and ideas thrown between the instruments in a busy texture. There is a slow, reflective middle section, much more serious in tone, featuring various flute solos. This gradually returns to the opening ideas of the movement in an abbreviated reprise, before the music ends, fading away into the distance, on the dancing rhythm of the opening. The second movement is slow, and suggests a misty dawn landscape with its spare, calm texture. This is followed by a series of lonely solo flute melodies which gradually combine and build up into a rich, imitative texture. Tension and dissonance builds, but at the climax a solemn, low melody on bass and alto flute returns the music to a reprise of the first section, which ends very quietly and mysteriously. The rousing final movement returns to the joyful dancing rhythms of the first, now based around 10/8 time. It is a rondo, with many playful variations of the returning theme shared between all of the flutes at each appearance, while contrasting episodes are a little more relaxed and lyrical. A final coda briefly reprises motifs from earlier in the piece, before building to an exciting conclusion.