By David R. Holsinger. For Concert Band. Grade 5 . Score and parts. Published by TRN Music Publisher

The History, the Players and the Technique of Country Guitar. By Richard Kochli. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). solos. AMA Verlag. Western American. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 276 pages. Published by AMA Verlag.

Orchestra (Full Score)

SKU: HL.1190006

Overture for Orchestra. Composed by Kenneth Fuchs. E.B. Marks. Concert. Softcover. Edward B. Marks Music #MP077079. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.1190006).

ISBN 9781705192504. UPC: 196288131731.

Forev er Free composed at the request of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, André Raphel, Music Director, to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the State of West Virginia. Maestro Raphel suggested a work incorporating indigenous elements of the State's musical heritage, capturing in musical sound the robust spirit of West Virginia citizens and the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the year-long commemoration of the State's 150th anniversary, June 20, 2013. Forever Free is cast in one movement in three sections, with the title inspired by the state motto, “Montani semper liberi,” usually translated as “Mountaineers forever free.” Versions for both orchestra and wind band are available.

Chamber Music Trombone, Piano

SKU: PR.114414450

Man vs. Machine. Composed by Adolphus Hailstork. Sws. Folk. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 2009. 24+8 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41445. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114414450).

ISBN 9781598064087. UPC: 680160597635. 9x12 inches.

Inspired by the tale of a legendary folk hero, Adolphus Hailstork’s tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine. This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry. For advanced players. Duration: 13’_______________ _________________________ __Text on the scanned back cover:JOHN HENRY'S BIG(MAN vs. MACHINE)FOR TROMBONE AND PIANOInspired by the tale of the legendary hero, Adolphus Hailstork’s tour-de-force for trombone and piano is a riveting portrayal of the steely strength and stamina of John Henry, a former slave who helped build the American railroads and ultimately outperformed a steam engine.
PROGRAM NOTES by the ComposerJohn Henry was born a slave in the 1840’s or 1850’s. It is important to remember that no one knows for sure if John Henry existed or is a tall tale created by writers. That is one of the things that makes the legend so intriguing.According to the legend, he grew to stand 6 feet tall, 200 pounds – a giant in that day.Though the story of John Henry sounds like the quintessential tall tale, it is certainly based, at least in part, on historical circumstance. There are disputes as to where the legend originates. Some place John Henry in West Virginia, while recent research suggests Alabama. Still, all share a similar back-story.In order to construct the railroads, companies hired thousands of men to smooth out terrain and cut through obstacles that stood in the way of the proposed tracks. One such chore that figures heavily into some of the earliest John Henry ballads is the blasting of the Big Bend Tunnel, more than a mile straight through a mountain in West Virginia.Steel-drivinâ� �™ men like John Henry used large hammers and stakes to pound holes into the rock, which were were then filled with explosives that would blast a cavity deeper and deeper into the mountain. In the folk ballads, the central event took place under such conditions. Eager to reduce costs and speed up progress, some tunnel engineers were using steam drills to power their way into the rock. According to the great American tall tales, on hearing of the machine, John Henry challenged the steam drill to a contest. He won, but died of exhaustion, his life cut short by his own superhuman effort.This composition uses quotes from the spiritual Every Time I Feel the Spirit and the folk song The Ballad of John Henry.JOHN HENRY’S BIG was composed for trombonist David Jackson.

Composed by Edward Taylor Paull. Arranged by Judith Katz. Published by Imagine Music (IG.CMS164).

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs 9x12 Spiral Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs Spiral-Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Alec Slater and Lisa Schmitz. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Archive Edition. Old Time. Intermediate. Book. 144 pages

DAD and DAA Tunings. Composed by Madeline MacNeil. Saddle-stitched, Dulcimer: Mountain. Made Easy. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30672M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.1-59913-020-3

Composed by Liadov. Arranged by Don Wilcox. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 6:45. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-020-3).

ISBN 9781599130200.

Prog ram Notes: Festival in Russia is a transcription for concert band of Anatoli Liadov's dazzling orchestral work, Polonaise (Op. 49). Written at the turn of the century, its energetic dance rhythms and melodic expressiveness will bring a delightful Old World charm to today's audiences. Liadov (1855-1914) was a student of Rimsky-Korsakov at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, and succeeded him as the composition teacher. (One of Liadov's most notable students at the Conservatory was Sergei Prokofiev.) At the time the Polonaise was written (1899), Liadov was at the height of his profession and one of his era's most respected and widely-known composers. The first performance of this transcription for concert band was given by the West Virginia University Wind Symphony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 1988, Don Wilcox conducting. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute I, 4 Flute II, 1 Oboe I, 1 Oboe II, 1 English Horn, 1 Bassoon I, 1 Bassoon II, 1 Eb Clarinet, 4 Bb Clarinet I, 4 Bb Clarinet II, 4 Bb Clarinet III, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 1 Eb ContrabassClarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone I, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone II, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Cornet I, 3 Bb Cornet II, 3 Bb Cornet III, 2 Bb Trumpet I, 2 Bb Trumpet II, 2 F Horn I & III, 2 F Horn II & IV, 2 Trombone I, 2 Trombone II, 2 Bass Trombone, 3 Euphonium, 2 Euphonium T.C., 4 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 2 Bells & Vibraphone, 3 Chimes, Triangle & Cymbals, 2 Xylophone & Marimba, 2 Snare Drum & Bass Drum.

(for steel band). Composed by Joshua Garrett. Steel Band. For tenor pan (lead), double tenors, double seconds, triple guitars (or cello), bass pans, drumset, guiro (or shaker), mounted cowbell, brake drum, congas (or bongos) (9 players). Advanced. Score and parts on CD-ROM. 28 pages. Duration 6'00 . Published by Tapspace Publications

Choral (VOICETRAX CD)

SKU: HL.299550

Discovery Level 1. By John Denver. By Bill Danoff, John Denver, and Taffy Nivert. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Country, Pop. CD. Duration 180 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.299550).

UPC: 888680956899. 5.0x5.0x0.188 inches.

John Denver's enduring and classic ode to West Virginia has a new audience as the lead in to the video game Fallout 76. This signature song and official state anthem continues to be one of Denver's best-selling recordings nearly 50 years on. Deftly set by Roger Emerson to develop and emphasize young men's harmonization and melodic independence skills.

By Stacy Phillips. For Fiddle. Solos. Fiddle Tunes. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.