SKU: DH.DP200507-SC

Written in 1868, Unter Donner und Blitz is one of the most popular, and the noisiest, of all of Strauss' dance pieces, evoking the sound of thunder and lightning through incessant timpani rolls, cymbal clashes and bass drum thunder claps. This sparkling new arrangement is sure to prompt—what else—thunderous applause!

SKU: CL.LDP-7286-01

One of the most popular, and the noisiest, of all of Strauss’ dance pieces. Unter Donner und Blitz evokes the sound of thunder and lightning through incessant timpani rolls, cymbal clashes and bass drum thunder claps. This sparkling new arrangement is sure to prompt—what else—thunderous applause!

SKU: CF.PPS52F

ISBN 9781491152645. UPC: 680160910144.

Ballet of the Dinosaur Hatchlings is an imaginative and fun selection for a beginning band with less than one year of instruction. Wind parts use only five pitches and only the percussion parts use eighth notes. Two sound effects are required in the piece. First, the hatching eggs are portrayed by a ratchet, and second, the snapping dinosaurs jaws are represented by  a slapstick. Ballet of the Dinosaur Hatchlings is an intriguing piece that beginning students are sure to love.
Ballet of the Dinosaur Hatchlings is a descriptive novelty selection for a beginning band with less than one year of instruction. Wind parts use only five pitches. Only percussion parts use eighth notes. Two sound effects are required. First, the hatching eggs are portrayed by the ratchet beginning at m. 2, and second, the snapping dinosaurs jaws, which are first heard at m. 14, are represented by an accented note augmented by a slapstick. Directors are encouraged to use more elaborate sound effects if they are inclined to do so. The story described by the music is as follows:• Dinosaur eggs begin to hatch (the ratchet, mm. 1-8).• The parent dinosaurs guard the nest (Low Brass and Woodwinds mm. 9-12).• The hatchlings begin walking (m. 13).• The hatchlings snap their jaws as they learn to eat (m. 14, Xylophone and Slapstick).• Thunder (Timpani, m. 29).• The parent dinosaurs seek shelter for all (m. 33, Low Brass and Woodwinds).• The hatchlings follow while they continue snapping their jaws (m. 41).• More thunder (mm. 53-54).• All the dinosaurs roar loudly at the clouds (m. 55) as the thunder becomes louder.

SKU: GI.G-CD-871

SKU: GI.G-CD-842

UPC: 785147084228.

New in the GIA WindWorks series...Contents:High Flight (2008) Joseph Turrin - Urban Requiem (1995) Michael Colgrass - Concerto for Wind Ensemble (1982) Karel Husa - Drum Ceremony and Fanfare - Elegy - Perpetual Motion - Aurora Awakes (2009) John MackeyWhat critics say about the North Texas Wind Symphony...Audio Magazine: The performances are expert, and the sound—which ranges from single wind instrument solos to a full band replete with thundering timpani and bass drum that can be felt through a subwoofer—is as good as it gets. There’s a remarkable combination of presence and stage depth.Fanfare Magazine: The group is in a class all its own...Hats off to them...If you don’t respond to the music or to the performances (I’m sorry for you, if that’s the case), surely the audiophile-worthy engineering will get you.

SKU: SU.90810031

Instrumentation: 2fl, picc, 2ob, 3cl*, 2bs-cl, 2bn; 2a-sax, t-sax, b-sax; 4hn, 6tpt, 3tbn, 2euph, 2tba; timp, 6perc, string-bass (*at least 2 per part) Duration: 9' Study Score: available for sale (#90810030) Composed: 1998 Published by: Subito Music Publishing ... a high-energy score .... The music drives hard from its opening to a lullaby-like woodwind passage about two-thirds of the way through. The dreaminess is dispatched by the arrival of a snare drum that slowly ratchets the excitement level back to that of the work's opening. --Fanfare Magazine.

SKU: CF.YPS230F

ISBN 9781491158159. UPC: 680160916757. 9 x 12 inches.

The Okefenokee Swamp is slated as one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia. The name has two different meanings: first being bubbling waters, and the second meaning Land of Trembling Earth, so named because the peat bog (land) moves when you walk on it, because it is actually floating on water. Although the Oconi are the earliest known inhabitants, this piece is written to honor the Chehaw Indians who gave the swamp its name. The beginning of the piece depicts the grandeur of the over 438,000 acre swamp (one of the five largest swamps in the world). The middle section has a flute solo that depicts the primitive life of the early inhabitants. For a more authentic portrayal, the use of a recorder, especially an alto recorder should be used. The piece ends with a spirited dance, beginning with the thunderous roll of the timpani and bass drums.
The Okefenokee Swamp is slated as one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia. The name has two different meanings: first being bubbling waters, and the second meaning Land of Trembling Earth, so named because the peat bog (land) moves when you walk on it, because it is actually floating on water. Although the Oconi are the earliest known inhabitants, this piece is written to honor the Chehaw Indians who gave the swamp its name. The beginning of the piece depicts the grandeur of the over 438,000 acre swamp (one of the five largest swamps in the world). The middle section has a flute solo that depicts the primitive life of the early inhabitants. For a more authentic portrayal, the use of a recorder, especially an alto recorder should be used. The piece ends with a spirited dance, beginning with the thunderous roll of the timpaniand bass drums.

SKU: CF.BAS55F

ISBN 9780825888823. UPC: 798408088828. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Off in the distance you hear the storm begin, the lightning strike, the thunder roar and then Storm Chaser takes off to dramatically depict a terrible storm! Educator and composer Kevin Mixon gives us a daring and aggressive new piece that includes the sounds of finger snapping as raindrops and thunder. The melody is angular and strong, which the students will love and play brilliantly in a contest or festival setting.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: CF.BAS55

ISBN 9780825888816. UPC: 798408088811. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: E minor.

Off in the distance you hear the storm begin, the lightning strike, the thunder roar and then Storm Chaser takes off to dramatically depict a terrible storm! Educator and composer Kevin Mixon gives us a daring and aggressive new piece that includes the sounds of finger snapping as raindrops and thunder. The melody is angular and strong, which the students will love and play brilliantly in a contest or festival setting.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement