Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM58M

Traditional, Wire bound, Celtic. Folk. Book and online audio. 216 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM58M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM58M).

ISBN 9781736363058. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A comprehensive collection of 172 guitar solos for the flatpick or plectrum guitarist. All solos are written in standard notation with accompanying online recordings by the author. The solos include beautiful American, British and Celtic airs and ballads, Celtic dance tunes, lute and early music, popular classical repertoire and contemporary etudes. Includes access to online audio.

Chamber Music Mezzo-soprano voice, Piano, baritone voice, soprano voice, tenor voice

SKU: PR.411411930

Composed by Nkeiru Okoye. Vocal Score. 60 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #411-41193. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.411411930).

UPC: 680160687589.

This rebooted triptych of short operas is family friendly and full of fun, while paying tribute to the African tradition of storytelling for all ages. Sister Sparrow, Sister Robin and Madame Partridge retell the antics of Bre'r Rabbit and his nemesis Bre'r Fox in Briar Patch, The Pot of Sense, and Madame Partridge and her Eggs. Okoye's music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Combined with Moore's libretto, the result brings to mind a meeting Langston Hughes and Gilbert and Sullivan on steroids, en route to the Black church. A concert version of Briar Patch will be available for full orchestra with five soloists. Libretto by Carman Moore. The music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Intended for all audiences. NOTE: Each story from the Tales from the Briar Patch is derived from African folk tales. The character Bre'r Rabbit is actually the trickster, Anansi the Spider, of ancient Ghanaian folklore. While many people associate him and his friends with Joel Chandler Harris' Uncle Remus stories, the stories predate Harris and hist stories. The creators updated the language, using all animals to portray the story, with the trio of spirited birds narrating. Producers find that the works rate well with all audiences and are especially useful for community discussions and engagement.
This rebooted triptych of short operas is family friendly and full of fun, while paying tribute to the African tradition of storytelling for all ages. Sister Sparrow, Sister Robin and Madame Partridge retell the antics of Bre’r Rabbit and his nemesis Bre’r Fox in “Briar Patch,” “The Pot of Sense,” and “Madame Partridge and her Eggs.” Okoye’s music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Combined with Moore’s libretto, the result brings to mind a meeting Langston Hughes and Gilbert and Sullivan on steroids, en route to the Black church. A concert version of “Briar Patch” will be available for full orchestra with five soloists. Libretto by Carman Moore. The music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Intended for all audiences.NOTE: Each story from the Tales from the Briar Patch is derived from African folk tales. The character “Bre’r Rabbit” is actually the trickster, “Anansi the Spider,” of ancient Ghanaian folklore. While many people associate him and his friends with Joel Chandler Harris’ Uncle Remus stories, the stories predate Harris and hist stories. The creators updated the language, using all animals to portray the story, with the trio of spirited birds narrating. Producers find that the works rate well with all audiences and are especially useful for community discussions and engagement.

Orchestra Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FAS88F

Composed by David Hinds. First-Plus String Orchestra. Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS88F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS88F).

ISBN 9780825899270. UPC: 798408099275. 9x12 inches.

This new composition from composer David Hinds evokes the spirit of the Old West, when early pioneers traveled across the great prairies of the American West. This is a driving new piece that has accented themes with a lyrical contrasting middle section. Prairie Spirit is excellent for contests or festival performances, and it is sure to be a piece your students will want to play over and over again.

SATB choir (a cappella)

SKU: LO.15-3813H

Composed by Bryan Sharpe. Choral. Patriotic. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3813H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3813H).

ISBN 9780787773267.

Powerful and intensely musical setting of our National Anthem that will excite and inspire audiences in any concert or outdoor venue. Beautiful, deep reaching harmonies with creative counterpoint and plenty of places to breathe. The soaring ending is magnificent. A brilliant outpouring of American spirit!

SATB a cappella/opt. Finger Cymbals Choral; Finger Cymbals (SATB)

SKU: HL.365818

Arranged by Milburn Price. Shawnee Sacred. A Cappella, Epiphany, General Worship. Octavo. Duration 185 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.365818).

UPC: 840126962093. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. I Timothy 2:5, Luke 2:8-10, Matthew 2:9, Numbers 24:17.

This melodic gem from the early-American hymn tradition is thoughtfully presented by carefully maintaining the spirit of the source material. The arrangement unfolds naturally from a single line and gradually moves with care through the various ranges of the chorus. A spaciousness in the harmonic treatment adds an air of mystery and sacred reverence to the anthem's impact.

Judith Clurman Choral Series. Composed by Robert Cohen. Choral. Festival, Concert, Native American. Octavo. Published by Hal Leonard

Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0316-99-120

Composed by Timothy Johnson. Praise and Adoration Series. Hymns & Chorals. Score Only. Composed 1999. Curnow Music #CMP 0316-99-120. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0316-99-120).

Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.024-5048-00

Concert March. Composed by James Swearingen. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #024-5048-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.024-5048-00).

The sounds of the American spirit will fill the hearts and minds of your audience with this highly patriotic selection. In addition, a musical theme that is extremely tuneful will inspire your young musicians to play their absolute best. All the ingredients necessary for a much needed and celebrated grand finale are present in this James Swearingen classic! Inspirational!

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.4005540

Composed by James Curnow. MusicWorks Grade 4. Concert. Softcover. Duration 380 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4005540).

UPC: 888680748173. 9.0x12.0x0.096 inches.

Based on the traditional American shaped-note melody The Promised Land (first published in the 1800's), Beyond the Stars captures the spirit of the early American church musicians who voiced their enthusiasm for life and the freedom of worship through both vocal and instrumental music. The music features several mini-variations wrapped up in four large variations (Fast, Fast, Slow, Fast-recapitulation). The composer has created new thematic material for each variation by excerpting motifs from three separate phrases of the original shaped-note melody. A stunning and powerful work for winds. Dur: c. 6:20.

Composed by Larry Clark. For concert band (flute, oboe (opt. flute 2), clarinet 1 in Bb, clarinet 2 in Bb, bass clarinet in Bb, bassoon, alto saxophone in Eb, tenor saxophone in Bb, baritone saxophone in Eb, trumpet 1 in Bb, trumpet 2 in Bb, horn in F, trombone, euphonium t.c. in Bb, euphonium b.c). Young Performance Series. Full score - large. Duration 4 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

SKU: GI.G-10594

Composed by John M. Feierabend. First Steps in Music. Music Education. 32 pages. GIA Publications #10594. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10594).

ISBN 9781622776320.

Even the big bad fox can’t resist joining the fun in this topsy-turvy folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales from the great American folk music tradition. The song’s catchy Mixolydian melody and comical depiction of Old Joe Clark have made this song an American favorite since the early 1900s. Garant Cosey’s vibrant illustrations capture the imaginative spirit of the song, featuring characters who are singing, dancing, and playing the banjo (and spoons). More than 90 silly verses have been published for this song over the years. Add to the fun by creating your own! Like the other folk song picture books in the series, Old Joe Clark includes a description of the history of the song, the notation of the song, and a link to a free MP3 download of the song, sung by Jill Trinka. Another winner collected by John M. Feierabend! John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Garant Cosey is originally from Los Angeles, California, and currently lives in Hartford, Connecticut, after three-and-a-half years of service in the United States Army. While in Hartford he attended the University of Hartford Art School, where he earned his BFA in illustration and a minor in animation. The song may be downloaded here: FREE MP3 Download - Full Performance MP3 download instructions: Windows users right click on the link. Mac users hold down the Control key as you click the link. Then select either Save Link As... or Save Target As... and choose the location you would like to save the file on your computer.

Composed by Patricia Hurlbutt. General, Pentecost. Handbell sheet. Lorenz Publishing Company #20/2019L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.20-2019L).

For Choir. Choral Octavo. Patriotic, Americana. CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.