Arranged by Peter Blood, Annie Patterson. Vocal. Size 7.5x10.5 inches. 283 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Fakebook for Eb instrument. With vocal melody, lyrics and chord names. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 864 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

C Edition. Composed by Various. Fake Book. Broadway, Country, Jazz, Pop, Standards. Softcover. 802 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Modern Christian. Sacred. Hymnal (Looseleaf). Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing.

(379 Songs and Hymns) Vocal score songbook for SATB choir. Hymnal. With vocal score notation and lyrics. Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing.

Choral Percussion, Piano, alto voice, bass Guitar, bass voice, soprano voice, tenor voice

SKU: CF.CM9743IN

Composed by Traditional African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Kevin Phillip Johnson. Set of Score and Parts. 44+32+2 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 5 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9743IN. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9743IN).

ISBN 9781491162231. UPC: 680160920990. Key: E minor. English. Iyana Davis. Negro Spiritual with Rap crafter by Ayana Davis.

This Negro Spiritual was made popular by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1930s. Willie T. Johnson, the lead singer of the group, is the father of Kevin P. Johnson the arranger of this version. The composer, like his father, uses rhythm in exciting new ways to deliver Negro Spirituals to contemporary audiences. The text of this spiritual has been interpreted in many different ways over the years. Here's a popular interpretation of the text. One for the little bitty baby born, born, born in Bethlehem: This refers to the infant Jesus. Two for Paul and Silas: This verse honors Paul and Silas who went on many missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christ. Three for the Hebrew children: The three Hebrew children could be Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Four for the four that stood at the door: Many people interpret the four to be the four writers of the Gospel books - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, though this does not explain the part about standing at the door. Five for the gospel preachers: The five are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Peter. Paul is already mentioned above, in line two. Six for the six that never got fixed: Could this mean the sinners who never change their ways? Seven for the seven that went up to heaven: The seven in heaven could be the seven stars in Ursa Major or the sevenfold spirit of God or the seven early Christian churches or the seven stars in the right hand of Christ mentioned in the Revelation. Eight for the eight that stood at the gate: This could refer to the eight people who entered Noah's ark (Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives). Nine for the nine that dressed so fine: This could refer to the nine orders of Angels in heaven. Ten for the ten commandments: This refers to the ten commandments given to Moses. Performance notes: Swing the 8th notes Djembe drums should be played freely with flexible precision The rap can be optional The ending solo can be sung down an octave and can be changed to match the ability of the soloist. Do not clap louder than you sing If doing choral movement on the piece, pay attention to detail synchronizing movements as much as possible. While the rap is words in rhythm, if adding one is not possible for your performance, consider a spoken word of your own choosing Have fun!.
This Negro Spiritual was made popular by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1930s. Willie T. Johnson, the lead singer of the group, is the father of Kevin P. Johnson the arranger of this version.  The composer, like his father, uses rhythm in exciting new ways to deliver Negro Spirituals to contemporary audiences.The text of this spiritual has been interpreted in many different ways over the  years. Here's a popular interpretation of the text. One for the little bitty baby born, born, born in Bethlehem: This refers to the infant Jesus. Two for Paul and Silas: This verse honors Paul and Silas who went on many missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christ.  Three for the Hebrew children: The three Hebrew children could be Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.  Four for the four that stood at the door:  Many people interpret the four to be the four writers of the Gospel books – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, though this does not explain the part about standing at the door. Five for the gospel preachers: The five are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Peter. Paul is already mentioned above, in line two. Six for the six that never got fixed: Could this mean the sinners who never change their ways?  Seven for the seven that went up to heaven: The seven in heaven could be the seven stars in Ursa Major or the sevenfold spirit of God or the seven early Christian churches or the seven stars in the right hand of Christ mentioned in the Revelation. Eight for the eight that stood at the gate: This could refer to the eight people who entered Noah’s ark (Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives). Nine for the nine that dressed so fine: This could refer to the nine orders of Angels in heaven.  Ten for the ten commandments: This refers to the ten commandments given to Moses.Performance notes: Swing the 8th notes Djembe drums should be played freely with flexible precision The rap can be optional The ending solo can be sung down an octave and can be changed to match the ability of the soloist. Do not clap louder than you sing If doing choral movement on the piece, pay attention to detail synchronizing movements as much as possible. While the rap is words in rhythm, if adding one is not possible for your performance, consider a spoken word of your own choosing Have fun!

Choral Bass Guitar, Percussion, Piano, alto voice, soprano 1, soprano 2

SKU: CF.CM9742

Composed by Traditional African American Spiritual. Arranged by Kevin Phillip Johnson. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 5 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9742. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9742).

ISBN 9781491161555. UPC: 680160920204. Key: E minor. English. Iyana Davis.

This Negro Spiritual was made popular by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1930s. Willie T. Johnson, the lead singer of the group, is the father of Kevin P. Johnson the arranger of this version. The composer, like his father, uses rhythm in exciting new ways to deliver Negro Spirituals to contemporary audiences. The text of this spiritual has been interpreted in many different ways over the years. Here's a popular interpretation of the text. One for the little bitty baby born, born, born in Bethlehem: This refers to the infant Jesus. Two for Paul and Silas: This verse honors Paul and Silas who went on many missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christ. Three for the Hebrew children: The three Hebrew children could be Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Four for the four that stood at the door: Many people interpret the four to be the four writers of the Gospel books - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, though this does not explain the part about standing at the door. Five for the gospel preachers: The five are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Peter. Paul is already mentioned above, in line two. Six for the six that never got fixed: Could this mean the sinners who never change their ways? Seven for the seven that went up to heaven: The seven in heaven could be the seven stars in Ursa Major or the sevenfold spirit of God or the seven early Christian churches or the seven stars in the right hand of Christ mentioned in the Revelation. Eight for the eight that stood at the gate: This could refer to the eight people who entered Noah's ark (Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives). Nine for the nine that dressed so fine: This could refer to the nine orders of Angels in heaven. Ten for the ten commandments: This refers to the ten commandments given to Moses. Performance notes: Swing the 8th notes Djembe drums should be played freely with flexible precision The rap can be optional The ending solo can be sung down an octave and can be changed to match the ability of the soloist. Do not clap louder than you sing If doing choral movement on the piece, pay attention to detail synchronizing movements as much as possible. While the rap is words in rhythm, if adding one is not possible for your performance, consider a spoken word of your own choosing Have fun!.
This Negro Spiritual was made popular by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1930s. Willie T. Johnson, the lead singer of the group, is the father of Kevin P. Johnson the arranger of this version.  The composer, like his father, uses rhythm in exciting new ways to deliver Negro Spirituals to contemporary audiences.The text of this spiritual has been interpreted in many different ways over the  years. Here's a popular interpretation of the text. One for the little bitty baby born, born, born in Bethlehem: This refers to the infant Jesus. Two for Paul and Silas: This verse honors Paul and Silas who went on many missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christ.  Three for the Hebrew children: The three Hebrew children could be Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.  Four for the four that stood at the door:  Many people interpret the four to be the four writers of the Gospel books – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, though this does not explain the part about standing at the door. Five for the gospel preachers: The five are Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Peter. Paul is already mentioned above, in line two. Six for the six that never got fixed: Could this mean the sinners who never change their ways?  Seven for the seven that went up to heaven: The seven in heaven could be the seven stars in Ursa Major or the sevenfold spirit of God or the seven early Christian churches or the seven stars in the right hand of Christ mentioned in the Revelation. Eight for the eight that stood at the gate: This could refer to the eight people who entered Noah’s ark (Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives). Nine for the nine that dressed so fine: This could refer to the nine orders of Angels in heaven.  Ten for the ten commandments: This refers to the ten commandments given to Moses.Performance notes: Swing the 8th notes Djembe drums should be played freely with flexible precision The rap can be optional The ending solo can be sung down an octave and can be changed to match the ability of the soloist. Do not clap louder than you sing If doing choral movement on the piece, pay attention to detail synchronizing movements as much as possible. While the rap is words in rhythm, if adding one is not possible for your performance, consider a spoken word of your own choosing Have fun!

Choir Secular Countertenor Solo - Children's Chorus - SATB choir- 2 piano - percussion

SKU: PE.EP72698A

Cantata for Solo Countertenor, Children's Chorus, Adult Mixed Chorus, Two Pianos and Percussion. Composed by Jonathan Dove. Choral Works (inc. Oratorios). Edition Peters. Book. 92 pages. Duration 00:25:00. Edition Peters #98-EP72698A. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP72698A).

ISBN 9790577010519. 210 x 297mm inches. English.

Commissioned by Making Music with funds from the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Foundation

First performance: 12th March 2016, Waltham Singers, conducted by Andrew Fardell, King Edward's Grammar School, Chelmsford.

Music runs through the story of Arion, which begins with a singing competition in Sicily. Arion wins the prize, and this puts his life in danger: his newfound wealth excites the Greed of the sailors who are supposed to be bringing him back to Corinth, and they threaten to kill him.  They allow Arion to sing one last song, and the power of his singing attracts dolphins to the ship.  At The End of his song, he jumps overboard, and one of the dolphins carries him to safety.  So Arion’s musical gift gets him into trouble, but it is also his salvation.  

The idea of being rescued by a music-loving dolphin is very appealing.  In Robert Graves’ account of the myth, the dolphin could not bear to be parted from Arion, and accompanied him back to court, where “it soon succumbed to a life of luxury.”  However, Herodotus says that, after his rescue and return to Corinth, Arion failed to return the dolphin to the sea, and it died there.  Apollo placed the dolphin among the stars, and next to it, Arion’s lyre, in recognition of his musical skill.  This is one of the mythical explanations of the origins of the constellations Delphinus and Lyra.

It seems natural to sing a story that has singing at its heart.  When I was asked by the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Trust to write a choral work for Making Music, something that would be within reach of many choirs, and involve children, this story struck me as ideal: the men of the chorus could be the bloodthirsty sailors, and the women could create an atmosphere of mystery for the arrival of the dolphins, represented by children’s voices.  There would be one solo voice: Arion, the marvellous singer.  Andrew Fardell, the conductor who was advisor to this commission, had suggested that I might use the same instrumentation as a popular arrangement of Orff’s Carmina Burana, a work that, as well as using children’s chorus, features a solo countertenor.  I thought the magical, otherworldly quality of this voice would help to convey the extraordinary effect Arion’s singing had on all who heard it. 

- Jonathan Dove

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-149-140

Composed by Paul Ryan. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2006. Anglo Music Press #AMP 149-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-149-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Paul and Barry Ryan were identical twin sons of 1950’s pop singer Marion Ryan and were born on 24th October 1948. They were groomed for stardom and had started singing as a duo before their fifteenth birthday. They were signed by Decca in 1965 and brilliantly marketed as clean-cut fashion icons. Their first single ‘Don’t Bring Me Your Heartaches’ reached the UK top twenty but their success as twin performers lasted only three years. In 1968 Barry embarked on a solo career while Paul concentrated on writing and producing. Eloise with its melodramatic vocal style and heavily orchestrated backing was an early success of this new collaboration and went on to be covered by a variety ofartists, including punk legends The Damned.

De eeneiige tweelingbroers Paul en Barry Ryan vormden al een zangduo voor hun vijftiende verjaardag. In 1965 tekenden ze een contract bij Decca en werden ze op een briljante manier voor het voetlicht gebracht als keurige mode-idolen,maar hun succes als tweelingartiesten duurde slechts drie jaar. In 1968 begon Barry aan een solocarrière terwijl Paul zich concentreerde op het schrijver- en producerschap. Eloise, een stevig georkestreerd, melodramatischgezongen nummer, was een vroege en succesvolle vrucht van deze samenwerking. De song werd in de loop der tijd vertolkt door diverse artiesten.

Paul und Barry Ryan waren die Zwillingssöhne der 50er-Jahre-Popsängerin Marion Ryan. Den beiden Brüdern war eine Zukunft als Popstars in die Wiege gelegt. Bereits vor ihrem 15. Geburtstag traten sie als Duo auf. Später verlegte sich Paul jedoch aufs Songschreiben und Barry trat solo auf. Der Hit Eloise mit seinem melodramatischen Gesangsstil und dem stark orchestrierten Hintergrund ist ein Resultat dieser erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit und wurde in der Folge von zahlreichen Künstlern neu interpretiert. Philip Sparke machte den Pop-Evergreen nun auch für Blasorchester spielbar.

Paul et Barry Ryan étaient jumeaux, nés le 24 octobre 1948, fils de la chanteuse pop des années 1950 Marion Ryan. Formés pour la célébrité, ils ont commencé chanter en duo avant l’ ge de quinze ans. En 1965 ils ont signé un contrat d’enregistrement avec Decca qui a commercialisé leur image soignée d’icônes de la mode. Leur premier single Don’t Bring Me Your Heartaches est parvenu au top 20 du hit-parade britannique, mais leur succès deux n’a duré que trois ans. En 1968, Barry a entrepris une carrière solo tandis que Paul s’est concentré sur la composition et la production. Eloise, avec son style vocal mélodramatique et son accompagnement très orchestral, étaitun succès précoce pour cette nouvelle collaboration. De nombreux artistes l’ont depuis reprise, telles que les légendes du punk The Damned.

Figli gemelli di Marion Ryan, celebre cantante pop degli anni ’50, Paul e Barry Ryan si esibivano insieme gi prima di aver compiuto quindici anni.Nel 1965 firmano un contratto con la casa discografica Decca e commercializzano con successo la loro immagine di icone della moda. Il primo single entra nelle top 20 britanniche. Nel 1968, Barry si lancia nella carriera di solista, mentre Paul si concentra sulla composizione e la produzione. Eloise, una canzone dallo stile vocale melodrammatico che si sviluppa su un importante accompagnamento orchestrale, è uno dei primi successi della collaborazione tra i due fratelli.

Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-149-120

Composed by Paul Ryan. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2006. Anglo Music Press #AMP 149-120. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-149-120).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Paul and Barry Ryan were identical twin sons of 1950’s pop singer Marion Ryan and were born on 24th October 1948. They were groomed for stardom and had started singing as a duo before their fifteenth birthday. They were signed by Decca in 1965 and brilliantly marketed as clean-cut fashion icons. Their first single ‘Don’t Bring Me Your Heartaches’ reached the UK top twenty but their success as twin performers lasted only three years. In 1968 Barry embarked on a solo career while Paul concentrated on writing and producing. Eloise with its melodramatic vocal style and heavily orchestrated backing was an early success of this new collaboration and went on to be covered by a variety ofartists, including punk legends The Damned.

De eeneiige tweelingbroers Paul en Barry Ryan vormden al een zangduo voor hun vijftiende verjaardag. In 1965 tekenden ze een contract bij Decca en werden ze op een briljante manier voor het voetlicht gebracht als keurige mode-idolen,maar hun succes als tweelingartiesten duurde slechts drie jaar. In 1968 begon Barry aan een solocarrière terwijl Paul zich concentreerde op het schrijver- en producerschap. Eloise, een stevig georkestreerd, melodramatischgezongen nummer, was een vroege en succesvolle vrucht van deze samenwerking. De song werd in de loop der tijd vertolkt door diverse artiesten.

Paul und Barry Ryan waren die Zwillingssöhne der 50er-Jahre-Popsängerin Marion Ryan. Den beiden Brüdern war eine Zukunft als Popstars in die Wiege gelegt. Bereits vor ihrem 15. Geburtstag traten sie als Duo auf. Später verlegte sich Paul jedoch aufs Songschreiben und Barry trat solo auf. Der Hit Eloise mit seinem melodramatischen Gesangsstil und dem stark orchestrierten Hintergrund ist ein Resultat dieser erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit und wurde in der Folge von zahlreichen Künstlern neu interpretiert. Philip Sparke machte den Pop-Evergreen nun auch für Blasorchester spielbar.

Figli gemelli di Marion Ryan, celebre cantante pop degli anni ’50, Paul e Barry Ryan si esibivano insieme gi prima di aver compiuto quindici anni.Nel 1965 firmano un contratto con la casa discografica Decca e commercializzano con successo la loro immagine di icone della moda. Il primo single entra nelle top 20 britanniche. Nel 1968, Barry si lancia nella carriera di solista, mentre Paul si concentra sulla composizione e la produzione. Eloise, una canzone dallo stile vocale melodrammatico che si sviluppa su un importante accompagnamento orchestrale, è uno dei primi successi della collaborazione tra i due fratelli.

Arranged by Dan Coates. Songbook for voice and easy piano. 276 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.1-59913-072-6

Composed by Timothy Broege. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 7:00. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-072-6).

ISBN 9781599130729.

Program Notes: It was a happy coincidence that the commission for SINFONIA XVI: TRANSCENDENTAL VIENNA came from the Henry David Thoreau School located in Vienna, Virginia. Thoreau is one of the magic names in American culture: Henry David Thoreau, one of the leading figures of the Transcendentalist movement, centered in 19th-century New England, left us a body of unique philosophical and poetical writings. To utter the words, Walden Pond, is to invoke an America long past in physical actuality, but still present in the minds and hearts of many American citizens. The name, Vienna, of course, summons thoughts of the Old World: culture, fine food, wine, civilized cities. While contemplating the form that SINFONIA XVI should take, I found myself thinking of two pillars of Viennese culture: expressionism and the waltz. Musically speaking, expressionism reached a zenith in the works of Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. It was Berg, in particular, that I wanted to invoke in the outer movements of my composition. I knew I would also have to include a waltz, and an invocation of the mysterious forces that are contained in both expressionism and transcendentalism. Thus was the structure of the work generated. The outer movements with their vision of the night sky and the stars, Aldebaran and Sirius, frame the central movements, which are essentially two versions of the same material, and are quieter and less dramatic. The outer movements are symmetrical, and share both pitch and rhythmic materials. Accordingly, I see the work as a ternary form, with the central movements forming a unit within the outer frame: A (Movement 1) B (Movements 2 & 3) A' (Movement 4). Harmonically, the work can be summarized by the two pitch-series which occur in the opening bars of Movement 1: the initial 12-note row, with a tonal center on F-sharp (measures 1-6), and the subsequent D-minor Dorian 7-note row (beginning in measure 14). Aspects of these materials occur in all four movements, but they are most strongly present in Movements 1 and 4. Note that the 12-note row is not subjected to the usual serial procedures, but instead is treated as a signifier and is left unchanged. Since the fourth movement takes up where the first movement leaves off, I can conceive of one interpretation of SINFONIA XVI as an evocation of Thoreau himself contemplating two of the brightest stars on a clear, cold night. Aldebaran is an orange, first-magnitude star, located in the constellation Taurus; Sirius, the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the sky, and is located in the constellation Canis Major. Thoreau interrupts his star-gazing to entertain some inward thoughts, waking dreams, as it were, then returns his gaze to the splendid night sky and all its treasures. Although many other interpretations of the material are possible, it is important to remember that the abstract materials of the piece -- pitch, rhythm, structure -- are what count the most. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute 1, 4 Flute 2, 3 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet (opt.), 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 3 Bass Clarinet, 3 Bassoon, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1, 2 Horn 2, 3 Trombone 1, 3 Trombone 2, 3 Euphonium B.C., 2 Euphonium T.C., 5 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 3 Percussion 1, 3 Percussion 2, 3 Percussion 3, 3 Percussion 4.

By Various. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Softcover. Size 9x12 inches. 176 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.