Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring for Flute and Piano composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For flute solo and piano accompaniment. Solo with Accompaniment. Classical. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 8 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring for Trumpet and Piano composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For trumpet solo and piano accompaniment. Solo with Accompaniment. Classical. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 8 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band; Part(s); Score; SmartMusic. Young Symphonic. Form: Ballade. Children. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.36692).

By Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Young Symphonic. Form: Ballade. Grade 2. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Carter Pann (1972-). Contemporary. Performance score. With Standard notation. Composed 2016. 28 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #110-41818. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.110418180).

Chamber Music Cello, Piano, Violin

SKU: PR.414411630

Composed by Shulamit Ran. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 28+28+20+24+20+24 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #414-41163. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.414411630).

ISBN 9781491114551. UPC: 680160089956. 9.5 x 13 inches.

EXCURSIONS is a one-movement work exploring two “characters.” A rhapsodic, descending passage is introduced by the cello, followed by a  static, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello. Their individual developments are separated by a slow, contrasting middle section. The composer has written: “This is analogous to situations in life: we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option and forfeiting the other. But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination… or can we? It is symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place.”.
Excursi ons for violin, cello and piano, is a one-movement work of tripartite structure in which materials explored in the first of three large sections are brought back in the last section.  The traditional statement-contrast-restat ement form, which is readily suggested by such a description, is, however, not at all in the mold in which the work is cast.  Rather, my aim was to subject the essential materials of the piece (two “characters” –the rhapsodic, descending passage played by the cello in the very opening and, later, a static, slow moving, chorale-like phrase for the violin and cello) to two entirely different developments separated by a slow, contrasting middle section.  This is analogous to an exploration of the ramifications that two divergent choices made by the same person might lead to.  In life, as we stand by a crossroad, choosing one option usually means having to forfeit the other.  But in art, the realm of the imagination, we can perhaps afford to pursue more than one route to its ultimate destination…or can we?  It is, I believe, symbolic that in this work both roads eventually lead to the same place: in composing Excursions, it seemed absolutely inescapable that at the end the slow, contrasting middle sections – both more resigned and peaceful than the battling spirits of the outer parts – should return briefly to end the work. The piano trio combination (once highly favored, but to this composer still as challenging today) is approached here as a collaborative effort of three equal soloists – partners.  Of the available pairings, the two strings find themselves occasionally approached as a team pitted against the piano.  The cello-piano combination is also not uncommon here, and there is an extended violin cadenza toward the end of the piece.  The writing for the three instruments is closely and at times interlinked, but the players are all instructed to play from scores. Excursions was first performed at Brandeis University in 1982.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS127

Composed by Peter Sciaino. Folio. Bps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+2+3+1 +1+2+2+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS127. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS127).

ISBN 9781491156209. UPC: 680160914746. 9 x 12 inches.

Program Notes Elephant is, of course, inspired by the incredible mammals of the same name. Their column-like legs, long trunks, and massive presence will never cease to amaze; however, it's their trumpeting that makes them stand out as the instrumentalists of the animal kingdom! In this selection, an elephant's slow gate and general demeanor are represented by a methodical tempo and lumbering texture. Woodwinds will enjoy the opportunity to perform grace notes while Elephant also offers exposure to flams for young percussionists.   At m. 33 the trumpets and horns recreate an elephant call after slipping brown paper bags, or lunch-bag mutes, over their bells (in their bells for horn players). For the trumpet players, the mutes can be enhanced with an additional balled-up piece of paper placed at the bottom of the bag prior to slipping it over the bell. Horns should ball up the bag itself and experiment with placement to create the most realistic tones without stopping the instrument. While specific pitches are noted, making the best elephant sounds should prioritized. Young students always look forward to experimenting with mutes, and this selection offers an inexpensive and creative way to do so at a young age. Note to the Conductor This piece can be used to introduce or reinforce the finer points of staccato playing. While many students know to play these notes short in length, they may need reminding that they should also be played lightly. This also may allow for opportunities in emphasizing contrasting articulation styles that are in this piece. Younger students will likely need a reasonable amount of practice in successfully using the lunch-bag mutes. Allowing additional rehearsal time for this is recommended.
Program Notes Elephant is, of course, inspired by the incredible mammals of the same name. Their column-like legs, long trunks, and massive presence will never cease to amaze; however, it's their trumpeting that makes them stand out as the instrumentalists of the animal kingdom! In this selection, an elephant's slow gait and general demeanor are represented by a methodical tempo and lumbering texture. Woodwinds will enjoy the opportunity to perform grace notes while Elephant also offers exposure to flams for young percussionists.   At m. 33 the trumpets and horns recreate an elephant call after slipping brown paper bags, or lunch-bag mutes, over their bells (in their bells for horn players). For the trumpet players, the mutes can be enhanced with an additional balled-up piece of paper placed at the bottom of the bag prior to slipping it over the bell. Horns should ball up the bag itself and experiment with placement to create the most realistic tones without stopping the instrument. While specific pitches are noted, making the best elephant sounds should prioritized. Young students always look forward to experimenting with mutes, and this selection offers an inexpensive and creative way to do so at a young age. Note to the Conductor This piece can be used to introduce or reinforce the finer points of staccato playing. While many students know to play these notes short in length, they may need reminding that they should also be played lightly. This also may allow for opportunities in emphasizing contrasting articulation styles that are in this piece. Younger students will likely need a reasonable amount of practice in successfully using the lunch-bag mutes. Allowing additional rehearsal time for this is recommended.
Program NotesElephant is, of course, inspired by the incredible mammals of the same name. Their column-like legs, long trunks, and massive presence will never cease to amaze; however, it’s their trumpeting that makes them stand out as the instrumentalists of the animal kingdom! In this selection, an elephant’s slow gait and general demeanor are represented by a methodical tempo and lumbering texture. Woodwinds will enjoy the opportunity to perform grace notes while Elephant also offers exposure to flams for young percussionists. At m. 33 the trumpets and horns recreate an elephant call after slipping brown paper bags, or “lunch-bag mutes,” over their bells (in their bells for horn players). For the trumpet players, the mutes can be enhanced with an additional balled-up piece of paper placed at the bottom of the bag prior to slipping it over the bell. Horns should ball up the bag itself and experiment with placement to create the most realistic tones without stopping the instrument. While specific pitches are noted, making the best elephant sounds should prioritized. Young students always look forward to experimenting with mutes, and this selection offers an inexpensive and creative way to do so at a young age.Note to the ConductorThis piece can be used to introduce or reinforce the finer points of staccato playing. While many students know to play these notes short in length, they may need reminding that they should also be played lightly. This also may allow for opportunities in emphasizing contrasting articulation styles that are in this piece.Younger students will likely need a reasonable amount of practice in successfully using the “lunch-bag mutes.” Allowing additional rehearsal time for this is recommended.

By John O'reilly. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Accent on Achievement. Swing. Grade 1.5. 120 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by John O'Reilly. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Accent on Achievement. Light Concert; Swing. Grade 1.5. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Band concert band - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.GB887F

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck. Edited by Ron Cowherd. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #GB887F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.GB887F).

Hansel and Gretel, arranged by Ron Cowherd, takes the form of an overture, containing three musical vignettes from the opera: Evening Prayer; Brother, Come and Dance and There Stands a Little Man. The arranger has faithfully captured the magic of the original in the carefully scored arrangement that will make your band sound great! Correlates With Best In Class Bk. 2 Page 19 / SOE Bk. 2 Page 25.

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Edited by Mario Aschauer. This edition: urtext edition. Stapled. Barenreiter Urtext. With the Rondo "Alla Turca". Performance score. KV 331 (300i). Baerenreiter Verlag #BA11816. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Arranged by Mac Huff. (2 Part Score). Choral. Size 9x12 inches. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Mac Huff. (SATB score). Choral. Size 9x12 inches. 116 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.322548

Composed by Charles H. Gabriel. Arranged by Brad Nix and Jon Paige. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 275 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.322548).

UPC: 888680974879. 5.0x5.0x0.151 inches. Arr. Jon Paige/Brad Nix. Hebrews 10:22, I Corinthians 15:57, Romans 8:37.

One of the most requested hymns of the faith is the latest addition to this popular series. Flowing with confidence and power, this solid selection will add meaning to any worship gathering. Crafted to invigorate congregational singing, the choir provides the bookends and a freely harmonized second stanza creates an unforgettable corporate worship experience. An instant classic! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, tbn 1-2, timp) available as a digital download. Part for Handbells (3 oct.) also available as a digital download.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). 21st Century. Complete piano/choral score. Duration 11 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8255).

Composed by Howard Goodall (1958-). Multi-Movement/Large Choral Work. Lent, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century, Heaven, Lament/Grief/Sorrow. Vocal/choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0002. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Japanese Piccolo (Shinobue) and Piano

SKU: YM.GTW01100429

Composed by Various. Traditional Japanese Song, J-Pop. J-Pop, Traditional Japanese Song, Kayo, Enka. Score and part. Yamaha Music Media #GTW01100429. Published by Yamaha Music Media (YM.GTW01100429).

ISBN 9784636102994. 8.5 x 12 inches.

The shinobue, Japanese transverse flute collection with a selection of famous songs from the Showa and Heisei periods, designed for intermediate and advanced players to further deepen their shinobue playing skills. A piano accompaniment CD with wonderful jazz-style arrangements is included for fun practice. It is sure to be appreciated at recitals and other live performances. The numerical notation allows you to play the pieces in any key, and the key change app allows you to play the piano accompaniment in any key.

For a man who achieved so much in his own field, Bliss's wide-ranging, undogmatic appetite for the whole arts scene was extraordinary. While he had a profound knowledge and understanding of American and European writing, dance, graphics, poetry, sculpture, painting and design, both contemporary and classical, for theatre he had a special sympathy and rapport. Its qualities of timing, drama, economy and pace are everywhere to be found in his work, with his own flair for colour and the understanding that theatre is a means and medium of expression, not the message itself, that gesture, like logic, is a tool, not a truth. What gives his music durability is the appreciation of classical values - proportion, design, restraint, integrity and growth. Nowhere will you find a better demonstration than Things to Come of this synthesis of vision, intellect, technique and panache

By Cathy Moklebust. For organ (with optional organ, brass, timpani, choir and/or congregation). Christmas. Level 3. Organ Score. Published by Chorister's Guild

By Cathy Moklebust. For handbells (3-5 octaves) (with optional organ, brass quintet, timpani, SATB, congregation). Christmas. Level 3. Handbell Score. Published by Chorister's Guild

Arranged by Andrew F. Poor. For 4 F Horns. Brass - French Horn Quartet; Part(s); Quartet; Score. Eighth Note Publications. Hymn. 8 pages. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Grade 3

SKU: CL.026-4661-00

Canada, United Kingdom, France. Arranged by Stanton. Concert Band. Build-A-Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2018. Duration 3 minutes, 16 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #026-4661-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.026-4661-00).

Take your musicians on a cultural exchange trip to Canada, France and the United Kingdom! You can play any of these three national anthems individually, or pair them with the Star Spangled Banner (available separately in Build-A-Band format) as an opening travel-log at your next concert. Lots of ways to teach across the curriculum with these easy, great sounding arrangements meant for smaller bands with limited instrumentation. Hosting foreign exchange students from these countries? Honor them at your concert with their national anthem! Please stand, remove hats and join in the presentation of the national anthems!

About Build-A-Band Series

The Build-A-Band Series provides educational and enjoyable music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just four or five parts (plus percussion), these effective arrangements will work with any combination of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments as long as you distribute the parts so that each of the five parts is covered. All of the publications in the Build-A-Band Series have been arranged to be playable with any instrumentation as long as each part is used: 1st Part, 2nd Part, 3rd Part, 4th Part, and Bass Part. (Please note: In some of these arrangements the 4th Part, and the Bass Part are the same, making it possible to play those arrangements with only 4 parts.)

(String Orchestra). By John Tavener (1944-). For Orchestra (Score). Music Sales America. Post-1900. 4 pages. Chester Music #CH71170. Published by Chester Music . Post-1900.

For voice. Format: vocal songbook (spiral bound). With vocal score and chord names. Gospel and Country. 9x12 inches. Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing.
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Composed by Friedrich Kuhlau (1786-1832). Arranged by David Tickton. Score and part(s). With Standard notation. Falls House Press #3F-T8. Published by Falls House Press (PR.FH0264).

By J. Peter Close / Holger Sassmannshaus. For contrabass. This edition: Stapled. Barenreiter's Sassmannshaus. Instructional Method. Performance score, Teaching material. Text Language: English. 72 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

(Movement 2 from Symphony No.6). Composed by Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987). Concert Band. For Flute I, Flute II, Piccolo, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet (in Eb), Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet (in Eb), Bass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, Cornet I. Classical. Score and Set of Parts. Standard notation. Opus 69. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #165-00093. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Guitar (flatpicking) - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.20881BCD

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Style, Tunebook, Gospel/Sacred, Children and Young Beginner, Solos, Christian. Made Easy. Sacred. Book/CD set. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20881BCD. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20881BCD).

ISBN 9780786607464. UPC: 796279036368. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Top traditional praise songs scored in notation and tab for easy to play flatpicking guitar. Songs include Sanctuary, As the Deer, Give Thanks, Lord, Reign in Me, Draw Me Close and many more. A companion CD is included. On the CD each piece is played twice, once as a guitar solo with accompaniment and again as a back-up track so the guitarist may practice the piece and use in a worship setting; ideal for small group or church performance.