Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.50902S

Composed by Michael Kamuf. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Score. Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-50902S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50902S).

ISBN 9781470666934. UPC: 038081585543. English.

Courageous Spirit, by Michael Kamuf, is a musical celebration of the bravery we summon in the face of uncertainty. The piece features bold and contrasting melodies, making it an ideal choice to reinforce slurs and accents with your students. Additionally, the work provides an opportunity to support and explore the SEL competency of Responsible Decision-Making during rehearsals. Whether as an opening or closing selection, this piece is perfect for your next concert! (1:40).

Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.50902

Composed by Michael Kamuf. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-50902. Published by Belwin Music (AP.50902).

ISBN 9781470666927. UPC: 038081585536. English.

Courageous Spirit, by Michael Kamuf, is a musical celebration of the bravery we summon in the face of uncertainty. The piece features bold and contrasting melodies, making it an ideal choice to reinforce slurs and accents with your students. Additionally, the work provides an opportunity to support and explore the SEL competency of Responsible Decision-Making during rehearsals. Whether as an opening or closing selection, this piece is perfect for your next concert! (1:40).

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49982S

Composed by Rossano Galante. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Patriotic; Programmatic. Score. Duration 5:45. Alfred Music #00-49982S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49982S).

ISBN 9781470659318. UPC: 038081576572. English.

Three main themes comprise Midnight Ride by Rossano Galante. Paul Revere's motif is a romantic, heroic melody that captures his bravery and tenacity. The Brown Beauty theme (Paul Revere's horse) incorporates a slower, lush musical offering that captures the strength and beauty of this animal. The ending thematic material represents the ride with a soaring melody accompanied by fast, rhythmic ostinati. (5:45).

Choral 3-part choir mixed Voices, Piano

SKU: CF.CM9643

Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Catherine DeLanoy. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:30. Carl Fischer Music #CM9643. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9643).

ISBN 9781491157152. UPC: 680160915712. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: F major. English, English. Traditional Spiritual.

For the emerging mixed choir, Delanoy's arrangement of this timeless spiritual favorite offers energy, variety and is sure to inspire through its uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life -no matter the obstacle. Concert and festival approved!.
Let Me Fly is an American spiritual which, on the surface, tells of a yearning for the promised land of heaven. On a deeper level, its early singers envisioned an escape from slavery, with the Underground Railroad serving as the chariot. In either case, the song is an uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life, no matter the obstacle. Please take note of the layered section in mm. 55-62, which starts with Part II, adds Part I in m. 57, and completes the layering with Part III at m. 59. The repeated measures of 59-60 allow for an accompanist or soloist to improvise while the choir sings and claps along for as many repeats as desired. The number of repeats is up to the discretion of the conductor. If there is no improvisation, it is recommended that mm. 59-60 be sung three times before moving on.
Let Me Fly is an American spiritual which, on the surface, tells of a yearning for the promised land of heaven. On a deeper level, its early singers envisioned an escape from slavery, with the Underground Railroad serving as the chariot. In either case, the song is an uplifting melody of hope and determination for a better life, no matter the obstacle.Please take note of the layered section in mm. 55-62, which starts with Part II, adds Part I in m. 57, and completes the layering with Part III at m. 59. The repeated measures of 59-60 allow for an accompanist or soloist to improvise while the choir sings and claps along for as many repeats as desired. The number of repeats is up to the discretion of the conductor. If there is no improvisation, it is recommended that mm. 59-60 be sung three times before moving on.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2.5; Grade 3

SKU: FJ.B1539

Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud. FJH Concert Band. Based on Abraham Lincoln's famous speech in 1858 about slavery, this contemplative work weaves original material with America to depict the tension in the House of Representatives. Often, the melody to America is altered melodically and harmonically as mo. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). Duration 5:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1539. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1539).

UPC: 674398231119. English.

Based on Abraham Lincoln's famous speech in 1858 about slavery, this contemplative work weaves original material with America to depict the tension in the House of Representatives. Often, the melody to America is altered melodically and harmonically as moments of anger, rage and fear dissolve into quirky moments of patriotism. The end of the work is magical, as the words let freedom ring are sung by the ensemble to leave the audience speechless.

About FJH Concert Band

Desig ned for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5

Chamber Music Piano, soprano voice

SKU: PR.411411690

Composed by Nkeiru Okoye. 32 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #411-41169. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.411411690).

UPC: 680160686032.

The four name arias in HARRIET TUBMAN: When I crossed that Line To Freedom, portray stages in the title character's transformation from slave to freedom-fighter. First, as a child, she introduces herself as Araminta, who is often called, Minty. Her naive prattlings establish a dramatic contrast between childhood's contentment and the harsh realities of slave existence. My name is Harriet, now. Don't call me Minty any more, declares the teenaged heroine. Having survived a series of abusive masters and a debilitating injury, she asserts her rites of womanhood through the shedding of her childhood moniker. The grown Harriet Tubman reintroduces herself as a free woman, recounting the harrowing tale of escape from slavery. Confronted by bittersweet poignancy at having crossed the line to freedom without family to welcome her, she is inspired towards a new goal: returning home to rescue loved ones. In the final aria, Tubman, a seasoned conductor on the Underground Railroad, embraces the folkloric title given to her by escapees and aspiring runaways. I am 'Moses, the Liberator,' she proclaims. Her transformation is complete.
The four “name” arias in HARRIET TUBMAN: When I crossed thatLine To Freedom, portray stages in the title character's transformationfrom slave to freedom-fighter.First, as a child, she introduces herself as “Araminta,” who is oftencalled, “Minty.” Her naïve prattlings establish a dramatic contrastbetween childhood's contentment and the harsh realities of slaveexistence.“My name is Harriet, now. Don't call me Minty any more,” declares theteenaged heroine. Having survived a series of abusive masters and adebilitating injury, she asserts her rites of womanhood through theshedding of her childhood moniker.The grown Harriet Tubman reintroduces herself as a free woman,recounting the harrowing tale of escape from slavery. Confronted bybittersweet poignancy at having crossed the line to freedom withoutfamily to welcome her, she is inspired towards a new goal: returninghome to rescue loved ones.In the final aria, Tubman, a seasoned conductor on the UndergroundRailroad, embraces the folkloric title given to her by escapees andaspiring runaways. “I am 'Moses, the Liberator,'” she proclaims. Hertransformation is complete.

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SKU: HL.299937

Composed by Isabelle Aboulker. Choral. Octavo. Alphonse Leduc #AL30776. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.299937).

ISBN 9781540061409. UPC: 888680959494.

Halfw ay between opera and musical, Olympe la rebelle evokes the path of a revolutionary long overshadowed by history books: in the Declaration of the Rights of Women and Citizen (1791) Olympe de Gouges courageously called her “very dear sisters” to revolt against the oppression of which they were victims. The libretto (Violaine Fournier) features a college class (teenager choir) who, under the guidance of their history teacher (baritone) decides to stage a show to pay tribute to the many battles fought by this heroine of the Age of Enlightenment (mezzo-soprano), especially against slavery and the inequalities women suffer from. Animated by Isabelle Aboulker's radiant and catchy music, the constant back and forth between our era and the revolutionary era makes this opera an outstanding life lesson.

2 alto voice solos, 2 soprano voice solos, 2 bass voice solos, orchestra (2 Alto Voice Solos, 2 soprano voice solos, 2 bass voice solos, Orchestra)

SKU: BA.BA04081

Opera in three acts. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Terence Best. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Halle Handel Edition (HHA) Serie II Band 20. Complete edition, Score. HWV 23. Duration 3 hours. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA04081_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA04081).

ISBN 9790006497782. 33 x 25.8 cm inches.

In his libretto for “ Riccardo primo”, Paolo Rolli drew on Antonio Lotti’s opera “ Isacio tiranno ” which had been performed in Venice in 1710. Handel needed a text with two great women’s roles, for the two best female singers of the day were members of his troupe – Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni . He had already written the operas “Alessandro” and “ Admeto ” for them. He began composing “ Riccardo ” in spring 1727, completing the first version on 16 May.
However, following the death of King George I on 11 June 1727, the theatres remained closed. For Handel, who had become a British citizen in February 1727, the accession of George II to the throne offered new possibilities, and he embarked on a revision of the opera. With this, he was able to offer a new opera for the coronation festivities, the hero of which was one of King George’s charismatic forebears.
From May onwards, Handel thoroughly revised the present score, wrote some parts anew and expanded it with particularly splendid music. Handel and Rolli also improved the plot and introduced patriotic elements to honour the British monarchy.

The historic background is the third crusade against Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria , who had recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. Although King Richard I captured Cyprus and together with French crusaders stormed the fortress of Akko in the Holy Land, the crusade ended with a ceasefire and Jerusalem remained in Saladin’s hands. Richard was given the title ‘Coeur-de-lion†¹â€™ by the English for his great military ability and bravery, although the Sicilians had first given him this name because of his relentless cruelty in clashes around Messina .

The vocal score is based on the Halle Handel Edition volume published in 2005, edited by Terence Best, and contains the second version of the opera which was premiered in November 1727.

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By Vince Gassi. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Young Symphonic. Level: 2.5 (Medium Easy) (grade 2.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 70 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3566-01

Faces of Bravery. Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR350). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 4 minutes, 36 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3566-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3566-01).

Purple Heart is a powerful and dramatic musical setting written in tribute to composer David Shaffer's former student LCpl Michael Cifuents who, along with 14 other Marines from the Columbus, Ohio based Lima Company of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, were killed on August 3,2005 in a roadside attack in Iraq. The subdued sonorities of the horns are blended with the subtleties of the mallet percussion, creating a compassionate and stirring setting appropriate for any concert setting. An emotional tribute to Michael Cifuentes and members of Lima Company of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines who were killed on August 3, 2005 in Iraq is now available. This PowerPoint presentation may be used in conjunction with the performance of Purple Heart: http://www.barnhouse.com/ images/misc/012-3566-90.p pt.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Secular, Americana. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8051).

Solo Piano

SKU: AP.36-M304191

Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Piano Supplemental; Solo Piano. Master Piano Series. Classical. Score and Part(s). 52 pages. LudwigMasters Publications #36-M304191. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-M304191).

ISBN 9781621563266. UPC: 660355022432. English.

The transcription of melodies contained in this collection has been praised as the most complete expression of Mr. Coleridge-Taylor's native bent and power. Using native songs of Africa and the West Indies with those that came into being in America during slavery, he has preserved their distinctive characteristics and individuality, while giving them an art form fully infused with their musical essence.

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.44160

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Form: March. Score and Part(s). 120 pages. Duration 2:40. Alfred Music #00-44160. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44160).

UPC: 038081505534. English.

Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stand on guard for our safety. (2:40).

Choral SSA choir

SKU: CF.CM9770

Composed by Traditional African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Lee R. Kesselman. Duration 2 minutes, 17 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9770. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9770).

ISBN 9781491164419. UPC: 680160923311. Key: G major. English.

There is a Balm in Gilead is a well-known, traditional African-American spiritual. The “balm in Gilead” is a reference from the Old Testament, but the lyrics of this spiritual refer to the New Testament concept of salvation. The balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general). In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is taken most directly from Jeremiah chapter 8 v. 22: Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God's] people?This a cappella arrangement stays close to the simple, emotional source material. The words and the music embody weariness, resignation and hope, as the realities of slavery are met with the hope of salvation. There is a Balm in Gilead was originally part of a larger work, entitled, Mpaka simba watapo, for treble chorus, African drums and piano.  .

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.44160S

Composed by Vince Gassi. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Form: March. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:40. Alfred Music #00-44160S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44160S).

UPC: 038081505541. English.

Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stand on guard for our safety. (2:40).

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49124

Composed by Adrian B. Sims. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Score and Part(s). 174 pages. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-49124. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49124).

ISBN 9781470646936. UPC: 038081566160. English.

Reminiscen t of a movie soundtrack, Beyond Reach, by Adrian B. Sims, characterizes an action-filled journey depicting the trek towards an unseen opposition. This work is full of unforgettable melodic lines and explores a unique variety of harmonic twists and turns. Filled with anticipation, hope, fear, and bravery, the adventurers unabashedly charge into combat, ultimately emerging victorious. (3:30).

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.45976

Composed by Todd Stalter. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Form: Fanfare. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). 122 pages. Duration 3:00. Alfred Music #00-45976. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45976).

ISBN 9781470662028. UPC: 038081523477. English.

Written to evoke a universal sense of heroism, pride, and bravery, here is a wonderful concert selection for any serious, ceremonial, or formal occasion. The stirring fanfare and lyrical themes, along with regal percussion scoring, combine to make this work an ideal processional. (3:00).

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.BDM00026C

March. Composed by Jerry Brubaker. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. Form: March. 4th of July; Patriotic; Summer. Score. 28 pages. Belwin Music #00-BDM00026C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BDM00026C).

UPC: 654979181842. English.

This magnificent new march is dedicated to the men and women who perform Air Sea Search and Rescue in the United States Coast Guard. An innovative flourish launches the soaring melodies associated with the bravery demonstrated on each mission. This is destined to become a standard march for use on any program.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49124S

Composed by Adrian B. Sims. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Score. 32 pages. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-49124S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49124S).

ISBN 9781470646943. UPC: 038081566177. English.

Reminiscen t of a movie soundtrack, Beyond Reach, by Adrian B. Sims, characterizes an action-filled journey depicting the trek towards an unseen opposition. This work is full of unforgettable melodic lines and explores a unique variety of harmonic twists and turns. Filled with anticipation, hope, fear, and bravery, the adventurers unabashedly charge into combat, ultimately emerging victorious. (3:30).

Choral SSA choir, piano

SKU: CF.CM9773

Composed by Brady Weldon. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9773. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9773).

ISBN 9781491164440. UPC: 680160923342. Key: C# minor. English. Christina Rossetti.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,                                                       Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;                                                               Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,                                                             In the bleak midwinter, long ago.What can I give Him, poor as I am?                                                                                        If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;                                                                         If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;                                                                        Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.The text from this beloved poem of Christina Rossetti (1830–1894) was originally published in an 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly, under the title A Christmas Carol. In the first of its five stanzas, the speaker describes in great detail a bitingly cold winter scene, void of both warmth and light. By the final stanza, the speaker's thoughts turn inward, asking what gift they may offer the infant Jesus, meek though they believe themselves to be.The poem was later set by English composer Gustav Holst (1874–1934) as a contribution to the English Hymnal in 1906 and remains the most popular setting today.London-born Rossetti came to be regarded not only as one of the greatest female poets of her time, but as an outspoken advocate on several societal issues, including slavery and cruelty towards animals.In this setting, word painting is of the utmost importance. Careful attention to word stress throughout the course of the piece will make the performance all the more captivating. Descriptive lines such as “frosty wind made moan” should be conveyed with swelling crescendos, like frigid gusts of frozen air.While this piece features an original tune, the beloved Holst melody is also featured briefly, beginning in m. 28. Take care to bring this out.There are plenty of other allusions to wintry scenes scattered throughout the choral parts as well as the accompaniment. I encourage you to put your sleuthing “hats” on and find them all. It will make the learning experience much more memorable and fun.

The Story of Harriet Tubman -- Breaking the Chains of Slavery. By Patsy Ford Simms. Children's Musicals and Programs. CD only - No Sheet Music included. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). For SSA choir, Piano. Collegiate. General, Concerts, 21st Century. Moderately Easy. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Low Voice Piano Accompaniment; Vocal Solo (Low Voice)

SKU: HL.364401

Arranged by Rosephanye Powell. Gentry Publications. Concert, Spiritual. Softcover. 20 pages. Gentry Publications #JG0748. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.364401).

UPC: 840126958935. 9.0x12.0x0.081 inches.

Four art songs from the pen of Rosephanye Powell bring honor and tribute to African American music and educators. The title, Then, Here and Now, refers to the spiritual's use during slavery (then) and its relevance today (here and now). Titles include: Opressed (Go Down, Moses), Healing (Balm in Gilead), Dying (I Wanna Die Easy), and Protest (Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho).

SSA choir, piano accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-EH1001

Composed by Elaine Hagenberg. Music Education. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #EH1001. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-EH1001).

UPC: 748769410011. Text by Rabbi Ruth Sohn.

Inspired by the empowering poem by Rabbi Ruth Sohn, this piece for SSA choir with piano describes the journey of a young woman who finds bravery amid uncertainty and fear. Middle Eastern harmonies paint an expansive desert landscape, while the voices search for faith and risk taking the first step, ultimately conquering fear to find the song in my heart. Soaring melodies and choral rhythms that create a delicious tension against the piano accompaniment make this a wonderful choice for mature treble choirs.