Marching Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.36452

Composed by Bernardino Monterde. Arranged by Jerry Burns. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Very Easy Pops for Marching Band. Latin. Score and Part(s). 86 pages. Alfred Music #00-36452. Published by Alfred Music (AP.36452).

UPC: 038081411453. English.

Jerry Burns does it again! Here he takes a classic Spanish tune, La Virgen de la Macarena, and arranges it in a chart that any band can play. Full of great Latin sounds, solid scoring, and an optional trumpet duet, this one is a winner from start to finish.

2 Pianos, 4 Hands. Composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835- 1921). Edited by Peter Jost. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Solo part and piano reduction. 84 pages. G. Henle #HN1359. Published by G. Henle

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS71

Composed by Carl Strommen. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+4+4+4+ 4+6+6+6+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4 +8+3+2+12+2+4+28 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS71. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS71).

ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.

Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.
Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,” Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind” blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship” or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower” sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska” is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or toss”) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska” dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .

By Randall D. Standridge. For concert band. Grade 2. Score only. Duration 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Published by Grand Mesa Music

Choral (SATB Choir)

SKU: HL.35003554

Composed by Stan Pethel. Shawnee Press. Easter. Octavo. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A7553. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35003554).

UPC: 747510051756. 7x10.5 inches.

A rhythmic setting of the resurrection story, Stan Pethel's driving and energetic Christ is Risen, Sing Hallelujah! is a marvelous “jump start” for your early service. Excitement and electricity fill the air from the first chord to the final “Hallelujah,” and that sense of uncontainable joy will linger long after the song has ended. Particularly suited for contemporary worship, this intoxicating message of resurrection praise is easily approachable by small or large, youth or adult mixed ensembles. The verses are generally unison, bursting into parts on the chorus, “Christ is risen, sing hallelujah!” Great joy for Easter morning!

String Orchestra string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3) and piano - Grade 1.5

SKU: KN.8303

Composed by Frank Halferty. Accent String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #8303. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.8303).

UPC: 822795083033.

This imaginative original contains three movements that correspond to the major areas found in a typical castle: The Gate House, an energetic, fanfare-style theme; The Dungeon, featuring special sound effects; and The Great Hall, which captures a mood of celebration. It's full of excitement and surprises from start to finish! Duration 3:05.

Concert Band/Harmonie and Bass Clarinet Solo - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1053797-140

Three Moods for Bass Clarinet and Symphonic Band. Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Solo Spectrum. Solo & Concerto. Score Only. Composed 2005. 102 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053797-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053797-140).

340 X 250 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

At last the bass clarinet can shine in this major new solo work for bass clarinet and concert band. This composition begins with a rather mysterious opening passage with atmospheric sounds and effects. The soloist plays-preferably backstage- a number of fragments and melodic patterns, without actually starting the piece. After this somewhat hesitant introduction, a lively, cheerful allegro entitled Con Giocondita (with joy) bursts out. It isswarming with irregular meters, changing tempos, and polyrhythm, through which the listeners (and sometimes also the musicians) constantly get the feeling that they are being tossed around. The second movement brings rest andpeace making careful use of sound colours. The upbeat finale, titled Con Allegria (with cheerfulness), is the most significant movement for the soloist. This is a challenging piece of music that demands great virtuosity, but withthe correct performer it will be a real highpoint in any concert..

In een mysterieuze openingspassage zijn atmosferische klanken te horen. Dan barst er een vrolijk allegro los: Con Giocondita (met vreugde). Een intiemer tweede deel, Con Tristezza (met droefheid), brengt rust. Het orkestspeelt hier een belangrijke rol en laat allerlei klankkleuren horen in de dialoog met de solist. De onstuimige finale getiteld Con Allegria (met vrolijkheid) vraagt grote virtuositeit van de solist, het orkest doet opnieuwmeer dan alleen begeleiden. Na een korte cadens worden de drie voorafgaande thema’s in omgekeerde volgorde herhaald en een spannend slot beëindigt dit contrastrijke werk.

Freude, Traurigkeit und Fröhlichkeit sind die drei Stimmungen, die Jan Van der Roost in diesem Werk für Bassklarinette und Blasorchester in ebenso vielen Sätzen vertonte. Während die Freude in einem rhythmischen, energiereichen und lebhaften Allegro zum Ausdruck kommt, setzt der zweite, langsamere Satz lyrische und melodische Akzente. Das schnelle Finale ist eine große Herausforderung an den Solisten. Auch das Blasorchester spielt in diesem musikalisch erfinderischen Werk eine weit mehr als begleitende Rolle.

Tre Sentimenti (Trois sentiments) pour Clarinette Basse et Orchestre d’Harmonie est un carrefour inédit de sentiments contrastés (l’exubérance, la tristesse, l’allégresse) et d’idées musicales captivantes.

Concert Band/Harmonie and Bass Clarinet Solo - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1053797-010

Three Moods for Bass Clarinet and Symphonic Band. Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Solo Spectrum. Solo & Concerto. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. De Haske Publications #DHP 1053797-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1053797-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

At last the bass clarinet can shine in this major new solo work for bass clarinet and concert band. This composition begins with a rather mysterious opening passage with atmospheric sounds and effects. The soloist plays - preferably backstage - a number of fragments and melodic patterns, without actually “starting” the piece. After this somewhat hesitant introduction, a lively, cheerful allegro entitled Con Giocondita (with joy) bursts out. It is swarming with irregular meters, changing tempos, and polyrhythm, through which the listeners (and sometimes also the musicians) constantly get the feeling that they are being tossed around. The second movement brings rest andpeace making careful use of sound colours. The upbeat finale, titled Con Allegria (with cheerfulness), is the most significant movement for the soloist. This is a challenging piece of music that demands great virtuosity, but with the correct performer it will be a real highpoint in any concert..

In een mysterieuze openingspassage zijn atmosferische klanken te horen. Dan barst er een vrolijk allegro los: Con Giocondita (met vreugde). Een intiemer tweede deel, Con Tristezza (met droefheid), brengt rust. Het orkestspeelt hier een belangrijke rol en laat allerlei klankkleuren horen in de dialoog met de solist. De onstuimige finale getiteld Con Allegria (met vrolijkheid) vraagt grote virtuositeit van de solist, het orkest doet opnieuwmeer dan alleen begeleiden. Na een korte cadens worden de drie voorafgaande thema’s in omgekeerde volgorde herhaald en een spannend slot beëindigt dit contrastrijke werk.

Freude, Traurigkeit und Fröhlichkeit sind die drei Stimmungen, die Jan Van der Roost in diesem Werk für Bassklarinette und Blasorchester in ebenso vielen Sätzen vertonte. Während die Freude in einem rhythmischen, energiereichen und lebhaften Allegro zum Ausdruck kommt, setzt der zweite, langsamere Satz lyrische und melodische Akzente. Das schnelle Finale ist eine große Herausforderung an den Solisten. Auch das Blasorchester spielt in diesem musikalisch erfinderischen Werk eine weit mehr als begleitende Rolle.

Tre Sentimenti (Trois sentiments) pour Clarinette Basse et Orchestre d’Harmonie est un carrefour inédit de sentiments contrastés (l’exubérance, la tristesse, l’allégresse) et d’idées musicales captivantes.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.JE9703

Composed by Buddy Johnson. Arranged by Dave Wolpe. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Jazz; Pop. Score and Part(s). 92 pages. Duration 4:22. Belwin Music #00-JE9703. Published by Belwin Music (AP.JE9703).

UPC: 029156273748. English.

This sultry, bluesy ballad gets the Dave Wolpe treatment. Dave has written a chart that features your best alto sax player. This version of an ever-popular tune is smooth from start to finish. Great chord changes! (duration 4:22).

Piano and Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: BT.MUSDU10804

Composed by Philip Glass. Classical. Score Only. Dunvagen Music Publishers #MUSDU10804. Published by Dunvagen Music Publishers (BT.MUSDU10804).

English.

Interna tionally renowned minimalist Philip Glass composed this Piano concerto in the traditional three-movement form. The first movement, titled ‘The Vision’ is classic Glass, with a steamroller quality that suggests theimmensedrive and ambition the two explorers needed to draw on for their journey into the wilderness. At the beginning of the second movement, the theme in the solo Indian Flute musically represents the name ‘Sacajawea’, theShoshoneIndian mother and guide who assisted the explorers on their way, for whom the movement is named.The final movement, entitled ‘The Land’, is an exploration of expansiveness, both of the land that was being explored, butalso of thegeologically expanded time over which the landscape has evolved, and the great changes that followed Lewis and Clark’s journey.This concerto is designated as part of The Concerto Project recording series started byGlass in theyear 2000, currently in four volumes and including eight concerti.American composer Philip Glass is widely known as one of the most celebrated, influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequentlyreferred to as aminimalist, though he prefers to call himself a composer of ‘music with repetitive structures.’ His operas, among them the renowned Einstein On The Beach, are performed across the globe, and he has created workfor small andlarge ensembles, film and experimental theatre, and founded his own performing group, The Philip Glass Ensemble.

Performed by Bruce Springsteen. Book (not sheet music). Size 8.5x11 inches. 128 pages. Published by Backbeat Books.

Book with Audio and Video Access Included. Music Sales America. Instruction. Softcover Media Online. With guitar tablature. 48 pages. Music Sales #AM980925. Published by Music Sales

Grade 4

SKU: CL.LDP-7141-00

Composed by Bray. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2009. Duration 10 minutes, 12 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7141-00. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7141-00).

A big, brawny piece imaging places in Texas. This work contains four big tunes that require lots of good players (including a pianist) and lots of percussion (including a starter’s pistol)! There’s nothing else quite like this bold piece! Movements: I. Coyote Call (2:10) II. Vinegarroons (1:14) III. The Grand Courthouse Clock (3:11) IV. The Greater Milam County Armadillo Race (3:30).

Grade 4

SKU: CL.LDP-7141-01

Composed by Bray. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2009. Duration 10 minutes, 12 seconds. Daehn Publications #LDP-7141-01. Published by Daehn Publications (CL.LDP-7141-01).

A big, brawny piece imaging places in Texas. This work contains four big tunes that require lots of good players (including a pianist) and lots of percussion (including a starter’s pistol)! There’s nothing else quite like this bold piece! Movements: I. Coyote Call (2:10) II. Vinegarroons (1:14) III. The Grand Courthouse Clock (3:11) IV. The Greater Milam County Armadillo Race (3:30).

Albert Margolis - Learn Keyboards from Blues to Rock. (Intermediate Level). Rock House. DVD. Hal Leonard #FR00925. Published by Hal Leonard

Mixed choir a cappella - advanced

SKU: HL.49018386

Composed by Hermann Schroeder. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Choral score. Composed 1961. 32 pages. Duration 16'. Schott Music #C52981. Published by Schott Music (HL.49018386).

ISBN 9790001153508. UPC: 841886011977. 7.5x10.75x0.096 inches. Latin.

Herrmann Schroeder (1904-1984), one of the most important church music composers of the 20th century, wrote this Latin mass in 1961, i.e. at the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. The Council marked a turning point in the field of church music: Masses in the respective native languages gained more and more acceptance, Gregorian chant faded into the background, stylistic features of popular music were also taken up in church music. Today, about 50 years after the beginning of the Council, one can see a return to Gregorian chant and polyphonic vocal music, and this is why even works such as Schroeder's Latin Missa melismatica arouse great interest again. The work takes the free intonation of the Gregorian chant as a starting-point and is enriched with wide-spun melodic arcs in elaborate polyphony, according to Schroeder's opinion that Gregorian chant and polyphony are particularly suitable for giving expression to the mysticism and irrationality of religious faith in the liturgy. A demanding work for good choirs, duration ca. 16 minutes.

(Cd)

SKU: HL.4008660

Double Wind Quintet. Composed by Franco Cesarini. Editions Franco Cesarini. Classical, Concert. Softcover. Hal Leonard #EFC011-CD. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008660).

ISBN 9798350115123. UPC: 196288189893.

A superb recording of five pieces for double wind quintet composed by Franco Cesarini. Suite Siciliana is a true tribute to this beautiful island, a piece composed by seven dances in the musical form typical of the baroque period. Divertimento, an early work of Franco Cesarini, illustrates the composer's love of popular song. A piece characterised by skillful instrumentation and meticulous attention to balance and form. Le Cortège du Roi Renaud is a suite in five parts based on tales that originate in southern European folk songs dating back as far as the 16th century. Pastorale de Provence, a suite in four movements, was written by Franco Cesarini in memory of the great Provençal composer Darius Milhaud. As the title says, Greek Folk Dances is entirely in the sign of Greek dances starting with a kalamatianos, followed by a zeibekiko. The piece ends with a hasapiko. A perfect mix of new and less new repertoire, perfectly composed and arranged for double wind quintet by Franco Cesarini and beautifully performed by the Rovereto Wind Ensemble!

What Sammy Said arranged by Gordon Goodwin. For big band. Medium to difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49112

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble. Alfred Concert Band. Score and Part(s). 172 pages. Duration 3:50. Alfred Music #00-49112. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49112).

ISBN 9781470646349. UPC: 038081564708. English.

Golden Celebration Overture by Chris M. Bernotas starts with a bold statement that depicts great pride. The lyrical, melodic style provides ample opportunity for expression and emotion. Following the majestic section, a change of tempo and texture brings excitement and energy. Opportunity and engagement for all students are paramount in this celebratory piece! This piece was commissioned in honor of the 50th anniversary of Parsippany Hills High School, NJ. (3:50).