Chamber Music Piano, alto Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419850

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. See lengthy program note on prefatory page. Set of Score and Parts. 44+24 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41985. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419850).

ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.

Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.
In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver” is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.

By Don Schaeffer. Concert band. Young Concert Band. Grade 1. Extra conductor score. Composed 1989. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35030716

Composed by Arlie Duff. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Country, Fifties, Folk, Novelty. CD only. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35030716).

ISBN 9781495053894. UPC: 888680102166. 5x5 inches.

Grab your washboards and kazoos, heat up the vittles and get ready to entertain country style with a bit of hillbilly thrown in! “When you live in the country, everybody is your neighbor!” Bill Monroe's 1954 hit continues to be enjoyed with this lively and novel arrangement.

50 years of legendary guitar. By John McClellan and Deyan Bratic. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Transcribed solos. Country. Level: Advanced. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 208 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Jazz Piano Studies 1 by John Kember. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Faber Edition: Jazz Studies. Instructional method. Early Intermediate. Method book. Published by Faber Music

Wind Quintet

SKU: ST.C525

Composed by Janne Kolodub. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C525. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C525).

ISBN 9790570815258.

The Ukrainian Suite for wind quintet dates from 1983 and is in three movements. In the opening Allegretto, there is a hint of minimalist techniques, where the unusual harmonic shifts will challenge the players to forget conventional cadences. Several parts share parallel rhythms in many places, while one part carries the melodic material. Similar principles can be seen at work in the Moderato con moto second movement, where persistent repeated notes accompany the melody. The third movement, also Moderato at the start, builds towards a final section where all five parts share very similar note patterns, and excitement is generated by the contrasting dynamics and the relentless drive of the rhythms. This quintet was originally published by Phylloscopus Publications in 2001 and set from the manuscript by C.M.M. Nex and F.H. Nex.

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B flat and A, Horn in F and Bassoon. Score and 5 Parts included.

Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: PP391.

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

by Manfred Schmitz. AMA Verlag. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 9x12. 24 pages. Published by AMA Verlag.

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Performed by Alan Jackson. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Size 9x12 inches. 98 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.50920

From Third Suite. Composed by Robert E. Jager. Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. Form: Rondo. Concert Band Classics; Meters. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:20. Belwin Music #00-50920. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50920).

ISBN 9781470668846. UPC: 038081587721. English.

Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, this rendition of Rondo from Jager's timeless Third Suite is thoughtfully scored for intermediate-level bands. The opening five-chord sequence connects each of the sections in this rondo. Memorable main themes and countermelodies, coupled with rhythmic drive, propel the music forward with momentum and excitement straight through to the end. Rondo is rich with teachable moments, making it an excellent choice for your concert's opening or closing piece. (2:20).

Instrumental Play-Along(r) Series. Composed by Various. Instrumental Play-Along. TV, Movies. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.50920S

From Third Suite. Composed by Robert E. Jager. Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. Form: Rondo. Concert Band Classics; Meters. Score. Duration 2:20. Belwin Music #00-50920S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50920S).

ISBN 9781470668853. UPC: 038081587738. English.

Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, this rendition of Rondo from Jager's timeless Third Suite is thoughtfully scored for intermediate-level bands. The opening five-chord sequence connects each of the sections in this rondo. Memorable main themes and countermelodies, coupled with rhythmic drive, propel the music forward with momentum and excitement straight through to the end. Rondo is rich with teachable moments, making it an excellent choice for your concert's opening or closing piece. (2:20).