SKU: CF.CPS215F

ISBN 9781491153093. UPC: 680160910595.

Irish Lullaby is based on the song Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral  (That's an Irish Lullaby).  Carl Strommen does what he does best in creating a beautifully orchestrated piece with diverse harmonies that will be the highlight of your next concert. It will be a great piece to teach phrasing and musicianship.
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (“That’s An Irish Lullaby” ) was written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881–1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical, Shameen Dhu. The original recording by Chauncy Olcott became No. 1 on the music charts. The song was then brought back to prominence by Bing Crosby’s performance in the film Going My Way (1944). Crosby’s solo sold over one million copies.The University of Notre Dame Band, started in 1845, is the oldest college band (in continuous existence) in the United States. The band played as students left to join the armies during the Civil War, World War 1 and 2, Korea and Vietnam. In 1871, the band played a benefit concert for the victims of the Great Chicago Fire. The bands performances in countless settings and venues include the Sydney Opera House, Bejing Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and, in 2011, was awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy, considered the “Heisman Trophy” of Collegiate bands.The Bands Director, Ken Dye, is only the sixth director in its long history. Dr. Dye served as composer/arranger for the Sydney 2000 Olympic band, and has produced over 1800 works for band and orchestra.

SKU: CF.YAS168

ISBN 9781491146484. UPC: 680160903986. 9 x 12 inches. Key: B minor.

Based on a Newfoundland folk song, Passerine refers to the swallow found in a lyric of lost love. Carl Strommen gives us a beautiful setting that contains a solo string quartet to begin the work, which contrasts nicely with the entrance of the full ensemble.
Based on a Newfoundland folk song, Passerine refers to the swallow found in the lyric of this song of lost love: She's like a swallow that flies so high, she's like the river that never runs dry, she's like the sunshine on the lee shore. I love my love, and love is no more.Passerine should reflect this sentiment in the ensemble sections as well as the solo passages; broadly and with great expression.

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

SKU: AP.11327

UPC: 038081023809. English.

This simple, yet elegant melody is reminiscent of a Welsh or Scottish folk song, but it's a new, original choral work from Carl Strommen. Carl's solid choral writing will make your choir sound its very best. And the beautiful text (My heart's in the highland above the heather blue.) evokes images of lush meadows of the British Isles. Wonderful opportunities to work on choral phrasing.

SKU: XC.RCB1913

UPC: 812598032215. 9 x 12 inches.

Full of lush harmonies and beautiful melodic lines, On the Wings of Angels, composed by acclaimed composer Carl Strommen, will both excite and challenge players. Written for the annual WorldStrides Onstage event, On the Wings of Angels has all of the flowing lines that we have come to expect with Carl’s symphonic works. Whether for a special occasion or a selection on a concert program, musicians and audiences alike will enjoy On the Wings of Angels.

SKU: CF.YPS124

ISBN 9780825892608. UPC: 798408092603. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

This hymn tune has been used in movies and television, most notably in the soundtrack of the film True Grit. Carl Strommen brings us a lush and reverent treatment of the Anthony Showalter hymn that will encourage the musical growth of your ensemble. Stunningly beautiful!

SKU: HL.288621

UPC: 888680912567. 5.0x5.0x0.196 inches. Isaiah 1:18, Job 9:29-31, Psalm 51:6-7.

This treasured Christian song is lovingly arranged for choir with an impressionistic approach to showcase the beautiful imagery of its poetry. The text teaches that grace is like a sacred snowfall that covers the wounds of the soul with beauty and mercy. Piano and choir dance in a gentle duet, creating a winterscape of whirling snowflakes on the wind. This stunning arrangement brings back the original song with artful sincerity, delivering a needed message for the modern church. Score and Parts (perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: AP.1-ADV11306

SKU: CF.SPS54

ISBN 9780825892981. UPC: 798408092986. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.

With its title is taken from the text of Walt Whitman's poem Leaves of Grass, Setting Sail is an epic new piece that is expansive and sophisticated. Its luxuriant, reticent opening moves into beautiful lyrical lines and all-encompassing harmonies before leading into the journey at sea, punctuated with a cool 6/8 groove. To finish, we have a climactic return of the original lyrical material. This is a large-scale work of dramatic proportions.