SKU: CF.CAS150

ISBN 9781491162828. UPC: 680160921577. Key: D minor.

Magical Ireland has been the setting for countless captivating adventures in literature, art, film, and music. Isle of Destiny will lead your students to the edge of their musical imagination. From the proud Celtic heartbeat of the bodhrán (Celtic drum), to the heartfelt and noble middle section, this uplifting 6/8 piece for intermediate orchestra will be an enchanting journey for all.By encouraging listening to other parts while playing, Isle of Destiny will inspire students to observe symbols while matching rhythms, dynamics, articulations, bowings, and phrase directions with the goal of creating a meaningful dialogue between parts. Set in 6/8 time in the string-friendly key of D minor, the benefits of this cohesive approach will naturally extend into future exploration of chamber music as well orchestral playing. Immerse your students in the energy, beauty, and soul of the Emerald Isle sharing their joy, positivity, and achievement with audiences, while on the way to their own musical destinies.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

SKU: HL.48024683

ISBN 9781784545062. UPC: 888680952570. 8.25x11.75 inches.

TEMPUS FUGIT was commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Finnish independence on 6 December 2017 and it received its first performance in Helsinki on that day, given by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

The composer says that “if you translate TEMPUS FUGIT as 'Time Flies', you could say that Finland has travelled a long way already -but 100 years is a short time-span, and living as a human in this part of the world started long ago and, we hope, will continue formillennia to come. This relates to my fascination with Bernd Alois Zimmermann's concept of spherical time - that the past, the present and the future are continuously linked and within reach. You can also examine the inter-connection of musical time in the earlier works of Stockhausen such as Kontakte and Gruppen which had a big impact on me as a young composer. A translation of TEMPUS FUGIT that I prefer is 'Time in Flight', offering the idea that time escapes from us but bequeaths a tangible residue, rather like aplane travelling towards the distance but leaving a visible vapour trail.” This 30-minute score is a major addition to the orchestral repertory.

SKU: HL.160580

SKU: BP.HB544

For 3 to 6 octave handbell choir and optional 3 octaves of handchimes. Level 4+. Based on Jeremiah 29:11, Ron Mallory's energetic original composition will provide ample challenge for your advanced ringers. Flowing freely between harsh dissonance and reassuring consonance, the piece continually surprises the listener harmonically while still providing a memorable and enchanting theme. Chromatics abound, so ringers must pay careful attention throughout. A delightful addition to the handbell repertoire!

SKU: CF.CPS94F

ISBN 9780825870552. UPC: 798408070557.

Encomium, meaning a formal expression of praise, contains a fresh harmonic palette from new composer George Sweet. A contemporary fanfare for band, this two-minute piece is an ideal concert opener. Expect more great things from this gifted composer in the future!

SKU: GI.G-9341

ISBN 9781622772261. English.

Momma, Buy Me a China Doll is the latest lavishly illustrated children’s songtale based on the great American folk music heritage, and collected by John M. Feierabend. This delightful song tells the story of Liza Lou, who dreams of owning a china doll after seeing one in a peddler’s cart. Owning a china doll, however, would be a luxury far out of reach for a poor mountain girl from the Ozarks. One of the endearing charms of this song is how Liza is able to provide countless ideas that could lead to raising money to buy a china doll...but alas, to no avail. Like the other picture books in John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, Momma, Buy Me a China Doll includes a description of the history of the song and the notation of the song. A link to download the song in audio form is below. John M. Feierabend has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in the hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. Dr. Feierabend is a national leader in the field of early childhood education and currently serves as a professor and chair of the Music Education Department at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Allyssa Norton is a graduate of the University of Hartford Art School and currently lives in Somers, CT. She is devoted to her art, love and care are given to each illustration. She accredits the hard work put into each page of this book to the love and support from her professors, friends, and family. The song may be downloaded in audio: 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.

SKU: CL.011-2506-01

A terrific feature for young clarinet sections by noted film composer, Lennie Niehaus. The first clarinet parts (Gr.2 1/2) challenge your best young players while the second clarinet parts (Gr.2) build confidence in your weaker players by staying below the break. An appealing piece that will be a popular program number while creating big dividends for the future in your clarinet section.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

SKU: P2.30091

Whitney Prince says, In many indigenous cultures, shamans are believed to act as intermediaries between the natural and supernatural worlds, using magico-religious practices to cure illness, foretell the future and control spiritual forces. Shaman: Concerto for Clarinet and Percussion Ensemble depicts a brief shamanistic journey. After an opening display of wizardry, the shaman travels to the spirit world, engages a healing spirit and returns to the human world joyously transformed. The work is dedicated to Dr. Robert Spring, a musical shaman of sorts, in celebration of his 25 years of service to Arizona State University..

SKU: PR.UE026860

ISBN 9783702476014. UPC: 803452073123. Text: Friedrich Hausegger.

English version of Hausegger's considerations on valuations in musical practice as an interaction between audience, performers and composers, first published in 1885. [B]eneath the surface of a scientific treatise, Music as Expression offers a passionate and personal text on the present state and the future of music, and both its historical colour and the idiosyncratic aspects of its literary style are an integral part of what Hausegger has to say. -- Andreas Dorschel, Preface.

SKU: CF.J763

ISBN 9781491146248. UPC: 680160903740. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major. Text: Julia Ward Howe. Julia Ward Howe.

Made popular by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Grammy winning performance in 1959, Peter Wilhousky's famous arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic has remained a staple to this day. In this Critical Edition for Band edited by Justin P. Tokke, a new arrangement has been crafted based on Wilhousky's original orchestral scoring. To enhance playability, generous cross-cuing and doubling of the choral parts have been applied in cases where the band version is played without voices. This new arrangement ensures complete compatibility with both the choral and orchestral versions, with matching measure numbers and rehearsal marks, and comes complete with a full score and parts produced with modern engraving standards. This exciting edition is ready to continue Wilhousky's legacy and hopes to inspire future collaboration and new performance opportunities.