(The Life of an American Icon). Omnibus Press. Softcover. Omnibus Press #OP51601. Published by Omnibus Press

Guitar

SKU: FG.55011-324-4

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-324-4. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-324-4).

ISBN 9790550113244.

Quad ri Morandi (2014) ties together two essential themes of Kai Niminen's (b. 1953) compositional style: guitar and a subject inspired by Italy. The strong presence of the guitar in his works is natural since he is in an actively performing guitarist himself, and guitar works indeed play a significant role in his oeuvre. Moreover, he has written plenty of orchestral music; for instance two symphonies, numerous concertos, and chamber music. In the field of Finnish music he is a composer who can be characterized as free from any specific school or style. In his musical language, free tonal in essence, one can detect traces of Impressionism, Neoromanticism and even Expressionism at times, but he is also willing to employ more recent 20th-century stylistic devices. Nieminen has mentioned that he finds himself very similar to Japanese Toru Takemitsu both musically and in thought.

Mediterannean culture and Italy especially have been close to Nieminen's heart ever since he first visited the country and appeared in the jury of the international Fernando Sor guitar competition in 1981. He has composed a great number of works which refer to Italian landscapes or artists. The work Quadri Morandi (Morandi's pictures) is written in four movements. It has at its centre the painter Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964), who is known as a master of still lifes and landscapes painted in a plain manner and is subdued colours. Their atmosphere typically reflects a calm spirit. This is the third guitar work that nieminen has written for Kleemola.

It is easy to find a counterpart for the encaptivating realm of Morandi's art in Nieminen's clear and pure expression. The titles and expression markings also include several references to Morandi. For example, in the opening movement Prelude the words la Natura morta (still life) appear as an additional note on the chord sequence following the freely flowing opening section. At the end of the movement one can hear rhythmic motif coloured with flageolets that repeats the syllables of the painter's name: Gior-gio Moran-di. A similar motif can be heard at the end of the second movement Quasi cadenza. The tranquilly breathing third movement Paesaggio (landscape) creates an illusion of landscape by imitating the echo of monastery bells (come campane del monastero) and at the same time refers to il monaco (the monk), the name by which Morandi was often called. The final movement Ritratto (Portrait) is the most extensive of all the movements and can be seen, with its recurring motifs, as a reflection of the stable yet subtly varying elements of Morandi's art. The work ends with the rhythmic motif that once more echoes Morandi's name, like signature.

Choral SSA Choir, piano, flute

SKU: CF.CM9583

Composed by Christopher Gabel. Sws. Performance Score. 20 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9583. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9583).

ISBN 9781491154052. UPC: 680160912551. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: Eb major. English. Thomas Moore (1779-1852).

Thomas Moore (17791852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer. In his poem, On Music, Moore emphasizes the power that music has in our lives and the ability it has to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Music transcends that which can be spoken or felt. The beauty of making music together is to establish meaningful connections with others and to share a common language through song. We are reminded, however, that relationships with each other can be fluid or unstable, but as the words of the poem remind us, music will not betray. No matter the experiences that we face, the relationships that we foster, or the memories that we create, music will always be there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. What does music mean to you? How does it enrich your life? On Music Thomas Moore When through life unblest we rove, Losing all that made life dear, Should some notes we used to love, In days of boyhood, meet our ear, Oh! how welcome breathes the strain! Wakening thoughts that long have slept, Kindling former smiles again In faded eyes that long have wept. Like the gale, that sighs along Beds of oriental flowers, Is the grateful breath of song, That once was heard in happier hours. Filld with balm the gale sighs on, Though the flowers have sunk in death; So, when pleasures dream is gone, Its memory lives in Musics breath. Music, oh, how faint, how weak, Language fades before thy spell! Why should Feeling ever speak, When thou canst breathe her soul so well? Friendships balmy words may feign, Loves are even more false than they; Oh! tis only musics strain Can sweetly soothe, and not betray. Note to the performer: Liberty can be taken with the tempo markings and rubato should be used throughout in order to further stress the beauty and significance of the text. With its vocal-like descant, the flute should be treated as an additional voice rather than mere accompaniment to enhance the texture of the piece.
Thomas Moore (1779a1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer. In his poem, On Music, Moore emphasizes the power that music has in our lives and the ability it has to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Music transcends that which can be spoken or felt. The beauty of making music together is to establish meaningful connections with others and to share a common language through song. We are reminded, however, that relationships with each other can be fluid or unstable, but as the words of the poem remind us, music will not betray. No matter the experiences that we face, the relationships that we foster, or the memories that we create, music will always be there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. What does music mean to you? How does it enrich your life? On Music a Thomas Moore When through life unblest we rove, Losing all that made life dear, Should some notes we used to love, In days of boyhood, meet our ear, Oh! how welcome breathes the strain! Wakening thoughts that long have slept, Kindling former smiles again In faded eyes that long have wept. Like the gale, that sighs along Beds of oriental flowers, Is the grateful breath of song, That once was heard in happier hours. Fillad with balm the gale sighs on, Though the flowers have sunk in death; So, when pleasureas dream is gone, Its memory lives in Musicas breath. Music, oh, how faint, how weak, Language fades before thy spell! Why should Feeling ever speak, When thou canst breathe her soul so well? Friendshipas balmy words may feign, Loveas are even more false than they; Oh! atis only musicas strain Can sweetly soothe, and not betray. Note to the performer: Liberty can be taken with the tempo markings and rubato should be used throughout in order to further stress the beauty and significance of the text. With its vocal-like descant, the flute should be treated as an additional voice rather than mere accompaniment to enhance the texture of the piece.
Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer. In his poem, On Music, Moore emphasizes the power that music has in our lives and the ability it has to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Music transcends that which can be spoken or felt. The beauty of making music together is to establish meaningful connections with others and to share a common language through song. We are reminded, however, that relationships with each other can be fluid or unstable, but as the words of the poem remind us, music will not betray. No matter the experiences that we face, the relationships that we foster, or the memories that we create, music will always be there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. What does music mean to you? How does it enrich your life? On Music - Thomas Moore When through life unblest we rove, Losing all that made life dear, Should some notes we used to love, In days of boyhood, meet our ear, Oh! how welcome breathes the strain! Wakening thoughts that long have slept, Kindling former smiles again In faded eyes that long have wept. Like the gale, that sighs along Beds of oriental flowers, Is the grateful breath of song, That once was heard in happier hours. Fill'd with balm the gale sighs on, Though the flowers have sunk in death; So, when pleasure's dream is gone, Its memory lives in Music's breath. Music, oh, how faint, how weak, Language fades before thy spell! Why should Feeling ever speak, When thou canst breathe her soul so well? Friendship's balmy words may feign, Love's are even more false than they; Oh! 'tis only music's strain Can sweetly soothe, and not betray. Note to the performer: Liberty can be taken with the tempo markings and rubato should be used throughout in order to further stress the beauty and significance of the text. With its vocal-like descant, the flute should be treated as an additional voice rather than mere accompaniment to enhance the texture of the piece.
Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer. In his poem, On Music, Moore emphasizes the power that music has in our lives and the ability it has to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Music transcends that which can be spoken or felt. The beauty of making music together is to establish meaningful connections with others and to share a common language through song. We are reminded, however, that relationships with each other can be fluid or unstable, but as the words of the poem remind us, music will not betray. No matter the experiences that we face, the relationships that we foster, or the memories that we create, music will always be there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. What does music mean to you? How does it enrich your life? On Music - Thomas Moore When through life unblest we rove, Losing all that made life dear, Should some notes we used to love, In days of boyhood, meet our ear, Oh! how welcome breathes the strain! Wakening thoughts that long have slept, Kindling former smiles again In faded eyes that long have wept. Like the gale, that sighs along Beds of oriental flowers, Is the grateful breath of song, That once was heard in happier hours. Fill'd with balm the gale sighs on, Though the flowers have sunk in death; So, when pleasure's dream is gone, Its memory lives in Music's breath. Music, oh, how faint, how weak, Language fades before thy spell! Why should Feeling ever speak, When thou canst breathe her soul so well? Friendship's balmy words may feign, Love's are even more false than they; Oh! 'tis only music's strain Can sweetly soothe, and not betray. Note to the performer: Liberty can be taken with the tempo markings and rubato should be used throughout in order to further stress the beauty and significance of the text. With its vocal-like descant, the flute should be treated as an additional voice rather than mere accompaniment to enhance the texture of the piece.
Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter and entertainer. In his poem, On Music, Moore emphasizes the power that music has in our lives and the ability it has to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Music transcends that which can be spoken or felt. The beauty of making music together is to establish meaningful connections with others and to share a common language through song.We are reminded, however, that relationships with each other can be fluid or unstable, but as the words of the poem remind us, music will not betray. No matter the experiences that we face, the relationships that we foster, or the memories that we create, music will always be there for us in times of need and in times of celebration. What does music mean to you? How does it enrich your life?On Music – Thomas MooreWhen through life unblest we rove,Losing all that made life dear,Should some notes we used to love,In days of boyhood, meet our ear,Oh! how welcome breathes the strain!Wakening thoughts that long have slept,Kindling former smiles againIn faded eyes that long have wept.Like the gale, that sighs alongBeds of oriental flowers,Is the grateful breath of song,That once was heard in happier hours.Fill’d with balm the gale sighs on,Though the flowers have sunk in death;So, when pleasure’s dream is gone,Its memory lives in Music’s breath.Music, oh, how faint, how weak,Language fades before thy spell!Why should Feeling ever speak,When thou canst breathe her soul so well?Friendship’s balmy words may feign,Love’s are even more false than they;Oh! ’tis only music’s strainCan sweetly soothe, and not betray.Note to the performer: Liberty can be taken with the tempo markings and rubato should be used throughout in order to further stress the beauty and significance of the text. With its vocal-like descant, the flute should be treated as an additional voice rather than mere accompaniment to enhance the texture of the piece.

6-DVD Set. (DVD). Performance video. DVD . Published by Devine Entertainment Corporation.

Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.43064S

Mjolnir. Composed by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Score. 16 pages. Duration 1:30. Belwin Music #00-43064S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.43064S).

ISBN 9781470663155. UPC: 038081504261. English.

Musically designed to portray the Norse god, Thor, and his hammer---this piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for the introduction of neighboring eighth notes in the upper woodwind parts. The percussion contribution brings this delightful piece to life. (1:30).

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.50927S

Mjölnir. Composed by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band - Flex Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Programmatic. Score. Belwin Music #00-50927S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50927S).

ISBN 9781470665616. UPC: 038081583686. English.

Thor's Hammer, by Patrick Roszell is a dramatic piece for beginning band, now in FLEX format. Musically designed to portray the Norse god, Thor, and his hammer, this piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for the introduction of neighboring eighth notes in the upper woodwind parts. The percussion contribution brings this delightful piece to life. (1:30)

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For organ. General, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany. Level: 2-staff. Sacred organ. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company. (70/1656L)

Instrumental accompaniment

SKU: WD.080689984471

Composed by Russell Mauldin. Arranged by Russell Mauldin. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Eastertide. Orchestration. Word Music #080689984471. Published by Word Music (WD.080689984471).

UPC: 080689984471.

Arran ger Russell Mauldin leads listeners on a journey from Bethlehem's stable to Calvary in this richly orchestrated portrait of Jesus' life. Features a brand-new lyrical verse!

SKU: WD.080689556395

A Musical for Christmas. Composed by Thomas Fettke. Arranged by Tom Fettke and Russell Mauldin. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. DVD preview pak. Word Music #080689556395. Published by Word Music (WD.080689556395).

UPC: 080689556395.

The most extraordinary act of giving the world would ever know happened at Christmas. Yet do you find yourself lost without the ability to respond appropriately - how can we thank God sufficiently for the gift of his Son? The heavenly Father only desires one thing, the gift of our heart, in return. The life-changing message of The Jesus Gift is thoughtfully wrapped in the moving words and music of cherished Christmas songs (ranging from favorite carols to contemporary offerings by Michael W. Smith and Shannon Wexelberg) and beloved standards (such as Light of the Stable and The Jesus Gift). Veteran arranger Tom Fettke and master orchestrator Russell Mauldin have fashioned a 37-minute musical that is long on impact yet moderately easy to prepare and to present. Featuring a single narrator and several solos, this musical is ideal for choirs of limited size or rehearsal time. The Jesus Gift is the perfect offering for your congregation and community to experience this Christmastime!

Various instruments

SKU: WD.080689493676

A Musical for Christmas. Composed by Thomas Fettke. Arranged by Tom Fettke and Russell Mauldin. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. Orchestration. Word Music #080689493676. Published by Word Music (WD.080689493676).

UPC: 080689493676.

The most extraordinary act of giving the world would ever know happened at Christmas. Yet do you find yourself lost without the ability to respond appropriately - how can we thank God sufficiently for the gift of his Son? The heavenly Father only desires one thing, the gift of our heart, in return. The life-changing message of The Jesus Gift is thoughtfully wrapped in the moving words and music of cherished Christmas songs (ranging from favorite carols to contemporary offerings by Michael W. Smith and Shannon Wexelberg) and beloved standards (such as Light of the Stable and The Jesus Gift). Veteran arranger Tom Fettke and master orchestrator Russell Mauldin have fashioned a 37-minute musical that is long on impact yet moderately easy to prepare and to present. Featuring a single narrator and several solos, this musical is ideal for choirs of limited size or rehearsal time. The Jesus Gift is the perfect offering for your congregation and community to experience this Christmastime!

(C Instruments). By Various. Arranged by Robert Rawlins. Fake Book. Softcover. 380 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(B-Flat Instruments). Composed by Various. Arranged by Robert Rawlins. For B-flat Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 380 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Arranged by Noel Rawsthorne & Christopher Tambling. For Vocal. Solo song collections. Sacred. Book. Published by Kevin Mayhew Publishers (U.K. Import).
Level: Beginning-Intermediate.

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689853326

Composed by Russell Mauldin. Arranged by Russell Mauldin. Choral. Sacred Anthem. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689853326. Published by Word Music (WD.080689853326).

UPC: 080689853326.

Arran ger Russell Mauldin leads listeners on a journey from Bethlehem's stable to Calvary in this richly orchestrated portrait of Jesus' life. Features a brand-new lyrical verse!

(Mj�¶lnir). Composed by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Grade .5. 136 pages. Published by Belwin Music

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.10-5752L

Composed by Brad Nix. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5752L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-5752L).

ISBN 9780787778071.

Dian e Hannibal has written a beautiful Christmas lyric and paired it with the well-known folk tune, Star of the County Down. In Brad Nix's arrangement, the beauty of the Christmas story comes to life in a new and fresh way. Opening with a haunting choral introduction, the verses tell of the holy couple's journey to the stable in Bethlehem, and the star that led the shepherds to the Child. Following a majestic section in F minor, the piece reprises the opening introductory material, giving the final measures a sense of mystery and awe.

SATB choir, organ, optional flute, oboe, harp, string quartet - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1603

Composed by K. Lee Scott. Year A Christmas Eve. Christmas, 21st Century. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1603. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1603).

UPC: 688670516030.

A tender lullaby that not only expresses the sentiments in the stable, but also hints at the events in the life of the Christ. With text by Richard Leach and an original melody by K. Lee Scott, this is a moving anthem for worship or concert use. Taken from ScottÕs larger work Sing the Songs of Bethlehem: A Service of Lessons and Carols.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.50927

Mjölnir. Composed by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band - Flex Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Belwin Music #00-50927. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50927).

ISBN 9781470665609. UPC: 038081583679. English.

Thor's Hammer, by Patrick Roszell is a dramatic piece for beginning band, now in FLEX format. Musically designed to portray the Norse god, Thor, and his hammer, this piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for the introduction of neighboring eighth notes in the upper woodwind parts. The percussion contribution brings this delightful piece to life. (1:30)

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Eb Instruments. Composed by Various. Arranged by Robert Rawlins. Fake Book. Dixieland, Jazz. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

(10 Contemporary Arrangements of Praise Songs with Carols). Arranged by Carol Tornquist. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Sacred Performer Collections. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Early Advanced. 40 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

40 Advanced Arrangements. Arranged by Carol Tornquist. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. The Professional Pianist. Christmas; Contemporary Christian; Sacred; Winter. 140 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Arranged by Russell Mauldin. For SATB Choir. Sacred, Easter, Anthem. Choral octavo. Duration 4'26 . Published by Word Music

SKU: WD.080689393778

A Musical for Christmas. Composed by Thomas Fettke. Arranged by Tom Fettke and Russell Mauldin. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. Posters (12-pak). Word Music #080689393778. Published by Word Music (WD.080689393778).

UPC: 080689393778.

The most extraordinary act of giving the world would ever know happened at Christmas. Yet do you find yourself lost without the ability to respond appropriately - how can we thank God sufficiently for the gift of his Son? The heavenly Father only desires one thing, the gift of our heart, in return. The life-changing message of The Jesus Gift is thoughtfully wrapped in the moving words and music of cherished Christmas songs (ranging from favorite carols to contemporary offerings by Michael W. Smith and Shannon Wexelberg) and beloved standards (such as Light of the Stable and The Jesus Gift). Veteran arranger Tom Fettke and master orchestrator Russell Mauldin have fashioned a 37-minute musical that is long on impact yet moderately easy to prepare and to present. Featuring a single narrator and several solos, this musical is ideal for choirs of limited size or rehearsal time. The Jesus Gift is the perfect offering for your congregation and community to experience this Christmastime!

For Choral (High School). Choral. Booklet and listening CD. Published by Hal Leonard