SKU: SU.80101343

Solstice Sonata (2013) for trumpet and organ was commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for its 2014 Biennial National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. It was premiered on June 24, 2014 at the Memorial Church, Harvard University, by trumpeter Chris Gekker and organist Christian Lane. At the solstice (summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern), the sun is directly aligned with the tropical latitude lines, and the longest day of the year occurs (marking the start of summer). This sonata is music of celebration and contemplation, taking the inspiration of the longest day as a starting place for both meditation both thoughtful and joyous. Take Flight soars and leaps with vigor-perhaps the image of a hang-glider's journey over a dramatic landscape under the late evening sun. The Dream of Peace is lyrical and passionate; it is perhaps night music of reflection and intensity. Glittering, Aglow begins with quiet, mystical music: a gradual awakening. A vibrant, syncopated dance breaks out, is interrupted by the quiet music again, and returns to push forward to a vibrant conclusion. The new season has begun.Instrumentation: Trumpet and Organ. Composed: 2013 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: CL.LDP-7262-01

Take flight with this exhilarating, bright, and radiant piece featuring exciting parts for everyone; every tone color imaginable and gargantuan percussion! Celebratory and Shining!

SKU: FJ.W9494

UPC: 241444436158. English.

A fast and scary student solo for Late Elementary piano. In A minor, the piece uses staccato articulation intermingled with legato phrasing. A sneaky witch lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right time to take flight.

About FJH Written For You Piano Solos

Sparkling and lyrical pieces which promote musical expression.

SKU: CF.CPS39

ISBN 9780825855696. UPC: 798408055691. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

As a major composer of instrumental and vocal music, Carl Strommen is recognized as one of the most often-performed composers of educational music in the United States. Your concert will take off with this forceful new piece with tunes that are melodic and full scoring that is clear and wonderfully playable. This is a great choice as an opener for any concert.

SKU: FJ.B1570S

English.

The exploits of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen come alive in this musical tour-de-force! The opening militaristic theme pays homage to these heroes as they approach their aircraft and prepare to take flight. The music suddenly spikes in tempo and leads into an intense aerial battle, with brass and percussion replicating the sounds of fighter jets and artillary. Ultimately, the music careens to an explosive conclusion. Sensational!

SKU: AP.50133

UPC: 038081573038. English.

Fans of Andy's Firefly and The Moon will love this clever piece written especially for 2-part choirs. Captivating vocal lines take flight over a chilling piano part and evoke the presence of the nocturnal mammal. Quick-changing dynamics, textures, and articulations are both the challenge and the reward of this vivid and vigorous, moody and modal gem. A true thriller that will add variety to programs year-round.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

SKU: FJ.ST6515S

English.

Take flight through the soaring melodic lines of this bold work that lets your students' imaginations run wild. Whether on the back of a hawk or on a journey to space, this energy-infused piece keeps all sections engaged rhythmically and melodically. A dynamic key change adds to the adrenaline rush. Thrilling!

SKU: PR.114406380

UPC: 680160010110.

  Prayer is a short work written in honor of Paul Fromm's seventy-fifth birthday as part of a bouquet of compositions especially composed for the occasion and presented in a concert commemorating the event on January 22, 1982, by the Contemporary Chamber Players of the University of Chicago, Ralph Shapey, music director.   My notes for that evening read: I asked myself--how shall I celebrate this special day? The answer--compose a prayer. A wordless one... the horn is my voice. Bass clarinet, bassoon, and timpani form a low choir supporting, commenting, punctuating. From their midst the clarinet takes flight. In my mind, it assumes the role of the innocent village boy whose whistle, according to an old Jewish tale, opened the gates of heaven.  .