Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: MH.1-59913-054-8

Composed by Bob Margolis. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:45. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-054-8).

ISBN 9781599130545.

Roya l Coronation Dances is the first sequel to the Fanfare Ode & Festival, both being settings of dance music originally arranged by Gervaise in the mid 16th-century (the next sequel is The Renaissance Fair, which uses music of Susato and Praetorius). Fanfare Ode & Festival has been performed by many tens of thousands of students, both in high school and junior high school. I have heard that some of them are amazed that the music they are playing was first played and danced to over 400 years ago. Some students tend to think that music started with Handel and his Messiah to be followed by Beethoven and his Fifth Symphony, with naught in between or before of consequence. Although Royal Coronation Dances is derived from the same source as Fanfare Ode & Festival, they are treated in different ways. I envisioned this new suite programmatically -- hence the descriptive movement titles, which I imagined to be various dances actually used at some long-ago coronation. The first movement depicts the guests, both noble and common, flanked by flag and banner bearers, arriving at the palace to view the majestic event. They are festive, their flags swirling the air, their cloaks brightly colored. In the second movement, the queen in stately measure moves to take her place on the throne as leader and protector of the realm. In the third movement, the jesters of the court entertain the guests with wild games of sport. Musically, there are interesting sonorities to recreate. Very special attention should be given to the tambourine/tenor drum part in the first movement. Their lively rhythms give the movement its power. Therefore they should be played as distinctly and brilliantly as possible. The xylophone and glockenspiel add clarity, but must not be allowed to dominate. Observe especially the differing dynamics; the intent is to allow much buzzing bass to penetrate. The small drum (starting at meas. 29) should be played expressively, with attention to the notated articulations, with the brass light and detached, especially in a lively auditorium. It is of some further interest that the first dance is extremely modal. The original is clearly in G mixolydian mode (scale: G-A-B-C-D-E-F-G). However, other editors might put in F-sharps in many places (changing the piece almost to G major), in the belief that such ficta would have been automatically put in by the 16th-century performers as they played. I doubt it. I have not only eschewed these within the work, but even at the cadences. So this arrangement is most distinctly modal (listen to the F-naturals in meas. 22 and 23, for instance), with all the part-writing as Gervaise wrote it. In the second movement, be careful that things do not become too glued together. In the 16th century this music might have been played by a consort of recorders, instruments very light of touch and sensitive to articulation. Concert band can easily sound heavy, and although this movement has been scored for tutti band, it must not sound it. It is essential, therefore, that you hear all the instruments, with none predominating. Only when each timbre can be heard separately and simultaneously will the best blend occur, and consequently the greatest transparency. So aim for a transparent, spacious tutti sound in this movement. Especially have the flutes, who do this so well, articulate rather sharply, so as to produce a chiffing sound, and do not allow the quarter-notes to become too tied together in the entire band. The entrance of the drums (first tenor, then bass) are events and as such should be audible. Incidentally, this movement begins in F Major and ends in D Minor: They really didn't care so much about those things then. The third movement (one friend has remarked that it is the most Margolisian of the bunch, but actually I am just getting subtler, I hope) again relies upon the percussion (and the scoring) to make its points. Xylophone in this movement is meant to be distinctly audible. Therefore, be especially sure that the xylophone player is secure in the part, and also that the tambourine and toms sound good. This movement must fly or it will sink, so rev up the band and conduct it in 1 for this mixolydian jesting. I suppose the wildly unrelated keys (clarinets and then brass at the end) would be a good 16th-century joke, but to us, our put-up-the-chorus-a-half- step ears readily accept such shenanigans. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Full Score, 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute 1, 4 Flute 2 & 3, 2 Oboe 1 & 2, 2 Bassoon 1 & 2, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 2 Eb Alto Clarinet, 1 Eb Contra Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 4 Horn in F 1 & 2, 2 Trombone 1, 4 Trombone 2 & 3, 3 Euphonium (B.C.), 2 Euphonium (T.C.), 4 Tuba, 1 String Bass, 1 Timpani (optional), 2 Xylophone & Glockenspiel, 5 Percussion.

(16 Worship Selections for One Piano, Four Hands). Arranged by Victor Labenske. For Piano. Book; Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands). Sacred Performer Duet Collections. Contemporary Christian; Sacred. Intermediate; Late Intermediate. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music

SATB and Organ. By Christopher Norton. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size 9x12 inches. 42 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

(Book 1). By Rachel Beatty Kahl. Arranged by Rachel Beatty Kahl. For piano. Music Sales America. Designed to be played with student's very first piano book. Sacred. Softcover. 48 pages. Music Sales #BMC12102. Published by Music Sales

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS155

Composed by Larry Clark. First Plus Band (FPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+3 +2+1+2+3+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 11 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS155. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS155).

ISBN 9781491152157. UPC: 680160909650.

Quest for the Throne evokes images of kings and castles, knights and horses, and dragons in all their glory. It is a bold and aggressive piece throughout, but includes a contrasting, lush secondary theme for variety. In his typical style, Clark has used forceful figures, and strong melodic content to give students music they'll want to practice and play again and again.
This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It should be bold and aggressive throughout, but never with bad tone. This is then contrasted by the lush second theme that is presented first in a softer thin orchestration, but later becomes a change for the whole ensemble to play in a strong, but lush presentation of this theme.One thing that is important to me when writing music for younger students is to offer pieces that challenge all students in the ensemble and give every section an important part of the musical presentation, which naturally should include some melodic material. Every member of the ensemble wants to feel that they are contributing to the collective whole.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone and more. - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS155F

Composed by Larry Clark. First Plus Band (FPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS155F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS155F).

ISBN 9781491152836. UPC: 680160910335.

Quest for the Throne evokes images of kings and castles, knights and horses, and dragons in all their glory. It is a bold and aggressive piece throughout, but includes a contrasting, lush secondary theme for variety. In his typical style, Clark has used forceful figures, and strong melodic content to give students music they'll want to practice and play again and again.
This piece should depict images of kings and castles, knight and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. It should be bold and aggressive throughout, but never with bad tone. This is then contrasted by the lush second theme that is presented first in a softer thin orchestration, but later becomes a change for the whole ensemble to play in a strong, but lush presentation of this theme.One thing that is important to me when writing music for younger students is to offer pieces that challenge all students in the ensemble and give every section an important part of the musical presentation, which naturally should include some melodic material. Every member of the ensemble wants to feel that they are contributing to the collective whole.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

Arranged by Peggy Bettcher. For handbell choir (3-5 octaves). This edition: Complete. Collection. Easy to Ring Series. Contemporary, General, Sacred. Grade 1 . Collection. 44 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Arranged by Peggy Bettcher. For 2-3 octave handbells or handchimes. This edition: Complete. Collection. Easy to Ring Series. Contemporary, General, Sacred. Grade 1 . Handbell score. 44 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Composed by William Bay. For trumpet. Intermediate. Book. 58 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Saddle-stitched, Solos. Trumpet. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM78M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.0-931329-53-1

Composed by Gregory B.Rudgers. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 7:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.0-931329-53-1).

ISBN 9780931329531.

Jour ney back to ancient Greece and view a place of long-gone legend. Follow the trail to the Kingdom of Ithaca, from the heroic palace, to a place of tranquility, to a reckless dance of abandon, to the return of Odysseus. The melodic material used in 200 B.C. is from a two thousand year old Greek hymn to Apollo. The legendary adventures of Odysseus as described by Homer in the Odyssey (ca. 700 B.C.) provide the programmatic material. The music is freely based upon the First Delphic Hymn (or Paen to Apollo), composed ca. 200 B.C. The source is a transcription appearing on pages 363 - 367 of Ancient and Oriental Music, Edited by Egon Wellesz (Oxford University Press: London, 1957). Each movement of the work depicts a key event in the epic Homeric poem, as described below. Movement I: Intrada - The first four notes of this movement, C - Bb - G - Bb, are the melodic and harmonic foundation for the entire work. These pitches, introduced in a simple and direct manner, are subsequently developed in more complex fashions throughout the suite. Following this stately introduction is a militaristic fanfare that introduces the dotted-eighth and sixteenth-note figure later reprised in the second and fourth movements. Indeed, all the musical ideas which will be central to the remaining movements first appear in the Intrada. This movement depicts the grandeur of Odysseus and his kingdom in Ithaca, and establishes the heroic mood of the entire work. Movement II: Ballad - After a brief restatement of the opening dotted-eighth-and-sixteen th fanfare, the second movement extracts the falling third (Bb to G) from the C - Bb - G - Bb motif and extends it and expands it into a haunting solo for alto saxophone. The C - Bb - G - Bb motif appears again (see measures 23 - 33 in trumpets) as counterpoint to this melody, now pulsing through the thick texture of the band. Many performers have come to view the Ballad as the emotional epicenter of the entire suite; my conception of the Ballad is to achieve a union of pathos and strength. Programmatically, this movement depicts Odysseus's son, Telemachos, as he both longs for Odysseus's return and stoically defends his father's kingdom. Movement III: Dance - It will take Odysseus twenty years to return to Ithaca. During his absence, noblemen besiege his palace, violating the sanctity of the household and seeking the hand of his wife, Penelope. This movement depicts the wanton revelries that result. The original four-note motif is chromatically altered and the meter is made irregular. The rapid tempo, driving percussion, and angular meter and melodies combine in an explosion of reckless abandon. Movement IV: March Building from a delicate woodwind ensemble accompanied by finger cymbals to a fully orchestrated statement replete with thundering percussion, this is a resounding march of victory. Odysseus has returned in triumph to restore dignity to his household and to reclaim the throne of the Kingdom of Ithaca. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 - 2, 2 Oboe 1 - 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 - 2, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1-2, 2 F Horn 3-4, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (B.C.), 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Mallet Percussion: Bells, Xylophone, 2 Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Tambourine, 2 Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-Tom, Finger Cymbals, 1 Percussion 3: Bass Drum.

(Choral, Rhythm, SAB or Three-Part) - Level 2

SKU: HP.C5711C

Composed by Charitie Bancroft and Vikki Cook. Arranged by Joel Raney. Sing & Ring Series. General Worship, Sacred. Performance/Accompaniment CD. Hope Publishing Company #C5711C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5711C).

UPC: 763628957117. By Charitie Bancroft & Vikki Cook. Revelation 4:2, Revelation 22:1 Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

Popula r worship song by Charitie Bancroft & Vikki Cook This compelling new worship song conveys the pardon and forgiveness that is found before the throne of God. Joel Raney has beautifully arranged this for SAB choirs as part of our Ring and Sing series, which features a full, stand-alone handbell setting which can double as the accompaniment to the choral setting. The recording features acoustic guitar and bass playing off the guitar chords that are included in the octavo. The P/A CD includes one track with rhythm and handbells to accompany a vocal choir and a second track of just the rhythm to accompany a bell choir. The Rhythm Packet include a Conductor's Score and parts for Acoustic Guitar, Bass & Synth.

Choir

SKU: LP.MU-5500T

Anthems. Southern Gospel and Sacred. Stereo & split-channel accompaniment CD with demo. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.MU-5500T).

UPC: 765762019829.

Lille nas Choraltrax CD includes stereo and split-channel mixes as well as demo recording for two Lillenas octavos: AN-9063 HE'S STILL ON THE THRONE and AN-1866 LET ME TOUCH HIM.

By James Chepponis. For Voices: Cantor, assembly, opt. SATB. Instruments: 2 trumpets in B or C, 23 handbells (instruments optional). Organ. Choral Sacred. Level: easy. 9 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

SKU: HL.776454

Model 1000T. Percussion Plus Drums. General Merchandise. Hal Leonard #1000T. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.776454).

UPC: 611534004053. 13.5x16.25x6.25 inches.

A round drum throne with a tripod base gives you a sturdy foundation to keep you from tipping over when you are in the groove. This comfortable 1000T padded seat gives you the support and comfort you need for those long and tiring gigs! It works for keyboard players and guitar players too. The double braced design makes it long lasting and rugged, and the screw type height adjustment lets you set the right height. Features include: • Tripod throne • Double-braced • 12″ x 2-1/2″ padded locking seat • 13.5 x 16 x 6.5 inches • Item weight: 9.2 pounds.

Organ

SKU: HL.48184601

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Leduc. Baroque. Softcover. 86 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL27723. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48184601).

UPC: 888680853914. 9.0x12.0x0.288 inches.

Part of the Organ collection by J. S. Bach, this Volume IX Eighteen Chorals of Leipzig (BWV 651-668) was composed between 1740 and 1750, in Leipzig. This volume is now translated in English and French and features the annotation of Marcel Dupre, a French organist, to help the performer getting the most of the music sheet. This ninth book contains a set of eighteen religious preludes: 1. Come, Holy Ghost 2. Come, Holy Ghost 3. By the rivers of Babylon 4. Deck thyself, o my soul 5. Lord Jesus Christ, unto us turn 6. O stainless Lamb of God 7. Now thank we all our God 8. From God I will not turn 9. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 10. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 11. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 12. Glory to God on high 13. Glory to God on high 14. Glory to God on high 15. Jesus Christ, our Saviour 16. Jesus Christ, our Saviour 17. Come, God, Creator, Holy Ghost 18. Before thy Throne, I now appear Some of this prelude contains toccatas, sarabandes, fugues, ritornellos and many ornaments. Quite varied, they can also be either joyful or full of lamentations. The preface of these Eighteen Chorals of Leipzig is well written, with explanations of the comments and descriptions of the techniques to use for a good interpretation of this work. .

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2

SKU: CF.FAS39

Composed by Scottish Folk Song. Arranged by Virginia Croft. Carl Fischer First Plus String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+8+2+5+5+5+2 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS39. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS39).

ISBN 9780825863301. UPC: 798408063306. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Virginia Croft's experience as a string player and educator is evident in the care with which she has scored this beautiful folk tune idiomatically for young string players. Relatively easy to play, Skye Boat Song is a great opportunity to develop lyrical playing habits with a developing string group.
Here is a very playable setting of a beautiful Scottish folk song. It commemorates one of the most exciting moments in Scottish history in the middle of the eighteenth century during the Jacobite Rebellion. At this time, a small group of men escaped by night in a tiny boat across the rough sea to the Isle of Skye to save the life of the young lad whom they believed to be the rightful heir to the throne of Scotland.As you play this music, can't you feel the boat rocking and the oarsmen straining at their posts against the sea? The long diminuendo from m. 51 to the end passes the final melodic fragment down through the voices until the small boat has vanished into the distance, leaving only the water.The words of the original folk song are:Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wind;Hark, how the seagulls cray!Carry the lad that was born to be kindOver the sea to Skye!.

Organ Chorales from Miscellaneous Sources. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinmar Emans. For Organ. This edition: Urtext of the New Bach Edition. Mit separater Tromba-Stimme zu 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'. Score; Single Part. 177 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (German import).

SATB choir; rhythm

SKU: HP.C5661R

Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. General Worship, Sacred. Rhythm Parts. Hope Publishing Company #C5661R. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5661R).

UPC: 763628256616. By Robert Lowry. 2 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 11:9, Isaiah 61:10, Psalms 46:4, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 22:1, Revelation 4:6, Revelation 6:11, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 1:2.

African-Americ an Spritiual by Robert Lowry In this spiritual the river symbolizes life and crossing over into campground symbolizes a yearning for deliverance, salvation and freedom in God's Promised Land. Lloyd Larson captures the significance of this rich text in his setting for SATB choir with piano and rhythm accompaniment. The addition of Robert Lowry's folk hymn, Shall We Gather at the River, provides an even greater connection to the crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God. This setting comes from Lloyd's musical celebration of the African American spirtual, Singin' in the Spirit. The Rhythm packet contains parts for: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Synth.

Composed by Various. Percussion. Jazz, Movies, Pop. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard