By Charles E. Peery. For SATB, org, opt stg qrtet. General, St. Michael's. Medium. Choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SKU: LO.99-3502H

Composed by Mark Patterson. Choral. Concert, Festival. Performance/accompaniment CD. Heritage Music Press #99/3502H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.99-3502H).

UPC: 000308139754.

This piece describes how collective wisdom is handed down from one generation to another; the stories, memories, and truths that swirl like the constantly moving wind throughout our lives. It is a particularly appropriate choice for graduations or heritage celebrations.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1063-01

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 3 minutes, 31 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1063-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1063-01).

This light, happy Latin groove composition has plenty of unison, ensemble and a bit of counterpoint to make it interesting. Solo sections are based on slow moving ii7/V7 chords in only two keys. A nice change of pace for your concert program. Solo sheets provided.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.RWS-2336-00

(A Juneteenth Reflection). Arranged by Harden. Young Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2336-00. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2336-00).

Written as an American Juneteenth reflection, this lyrical piece is based on the spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. A beautiful tribute to the heroes of pre-emancipation America. Opening with a moving solo that can be played by any instrument, this piece provides an excellent opportunity to feature the finest players in your band. Expertly scored to maximize the sound of your band, this composition works as the lyrical selection in any program.

Carol of the Bells arranged by Kerry Boyce. For handbell choir (2 octaves). Handbell music. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Grade 2. Handbell score. 6 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS242

Composed by Susan Day. Yas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 2 minutes, 42 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS242. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS242).

ISBN 9781491164945. UPC: 680160923854. Key: D minor.

This piece, written in 3/4 time throughout, evokes visions of dancing figures, their faces unrecognizable in the shadows created from the play of light at dusk. Moving from D minor to E minor, the eerie keys and accidentals provide intriguing effects. Teachable moments abound for low first finger on A and E and some high third finger in the upper strings, augmented intervals and extended patterns in all instruments, as well as slurs and hooked bowings. This piece can be performed any time of the year, or as an autumn or Halloween feature.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: BT.PMC3297

From Les Chansons des Roses. Composed by Rainer Maria Rilke. Arranged by Morten Lauridsen. Choral Score. 8 pages. Peermusic Classical #PMC3297. Published by Peermusic Classical (BT.PMC3297).

In addition to his vast output of German poetry, Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) composed nearly 400 poems in French. His poems on roses struck me as especially charming, filled with gorgeous lyricism, deftly crafted and elegant in their imagery. These exquisite poems are primarily light, joyous and playful, and the musical settings are designed to enhance these characteristics and capture the delicate beauty and sensuousness of the poetry. Distinct melodic and harmonic materials recur throughout the cycle, especially between Rilke''s poignant 'Contre qui, rose' (set as a wistful nocturne) and his moving 'La rose complète.' The final piece, 'Dirait-on,' is composed as a tuneful chanson populaire, or folksong, that weaves together two melodic ideas first heard in fragmentary form in preceding movements. 'Les Chansons des Roses' was premiered and recorded in 1993 by Portland, Oregon ''s celebrated chamber choir, Choral Cross-Ties, conducted by Bruce Browne. The complete cycle has been widely performed since then and also recorded by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Nordic Chamber Choir and tonight's performers, the Donald Brinegar Singers. (Morten Lauridsen).

By Jason Robert Brown. Piano/Vocal/Chords Vocal Selections (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Size 9x12 inches. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Orchestra SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass, organ

SKU: CA.1036400

O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf. Composed by Max Bruch. Edited by Minkus Teske. This edition: paperback. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent. Full score. Composed 1868/1869. Op. 29. 56 pages. Duration 14 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.364/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1036400).

ISBN 9790007166526. Language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl. Text by Friedrich von Spee / Karl Simrock.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public.

SATB choir with vocal solo - Moderate

SKU: LP.765762158825

Composed by Jason Ingram & Kristian Stanfill. Arranged by Gary Rhodes. Anthems. Praise & Worship and Sacred. Split-channel/stereo/demo accompaniment CD. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.765762158825).

UPC: 765762158825. Orchestrated by Tim Cates.

Arranged by Gary Rhodes and orchestrated by Tim Cates for solo voice with choir, this thoughtful and moving rendition of the song made popular by Christian recording artist Kristian Stanfill reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, tuba, timpani - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8993

Concertato on MELITA. Composed by John Bacchus Dykes. Arranged by Robert J. Powell. Ordinary Time 12 B. Choral. Tune Name: Melita. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8993. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8993).

UPC: 785147899303. English. Text Source: William Whiting, 1825–1878, alt. Text by William Whiting.

An exciting fanfare by brass and organ sets up the opening unison stanza of this moving arrangement. The a cappella third stanza is independent and quieter. Perhaps not surprisingly, the concluding stanza is tutti, complete with a soaring soprano descant. Note that the brass quintet is necessary for a performance of this concertato (horn in F may substitute for trombone I). The organ part is included in both the full score and octavo editions. Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

SATB choir (divisi, a cappella)

SKU: LO.15-3071H

Composed by Mary Lynn Lightfoot. Choral. Prima Cantate Series. Concert. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3071H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-3071H).

ISBN 9781429131988.

Care -charming Sleep is an elegant and warmly moving setting of a text from Valentinian, a tragedy by John Fetcher, a notable contemporary of Shakespeare. Rich, luxuriant harmonies enfold a beautifully lyric melody that nobly conveys the deeply felt emotion of the text.

Organ

SKU: PL.PPMO-1836M

Composed by Christopher Maxim. Paraclete Press #PPMO 1836M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO-1836M).

A moving and brief organ work with a slow-march rhythm. Great harmonic interest and appropriate for funerals and solemn occasions.

By David Ashley White (1944-). For Soprano voice solo, SATB Choir and organ (Mixed Voices). Memorial. Choral. Moderately Easy. 8 pages

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.50949S

Composed by Wallace Willis. Arranged by Rick Hirsch. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Spiritual. Score. 20 pages. Duration 4:45. Alfred Music #00-50949S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50949S).

ISBN 9781470669867. UPC: 038081591759. English.

A very clever treatment of this well-known traditional spiritual, the opening statement is a slow chorale moving into an easy shuffle played around 138 BPM. The melody bounces between sections then into a driving shuffle that swings. Solos are provided for trombone 1 and alto 1, lead trumpet range is to written G. This chart is excellent! (4:45).

By Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Challenger Band Series. Grade 1.5. 126 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Phyllis Chvostal. For Piano. Piano Solo; Sheet; Solo. Signature Series. Late Elementary. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Edited by Ann Farmer. For solo piano. Popular. Level: Intermediate. Instrumental solo book. 96 pages. Published by Chester Music.

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35027937

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Harold Flammer Cathedral. Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Sacred, Communion. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35027937).

UPC: 884088570606. 5x5 inches. J. Paul Williams/Joseph M. Martin.

Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas, Communion

Scrip ture: Luke 2:1-7

In this tender lullaby to the newborn Christ, J. Paul Williams at his poetic best joins with Joseph Martin in a simply scored anthem that is profoundly effective for candlelight Christmas observances. The quoting of the beloved German carol Still, Still, Still, adds to the charm of this simple, beautiful, and moving anthem.

(for Two Violas). By Michael Daugherty (1954-). Peermusic Classical. Softcover. 24 pages. Peermusic #61783-753. Published by Peermusic

Handbell choir (3 octaves) - Level 2

SKU: JF.MLAHB1071

Composed by W. Bradbury. Arranged by Brown. Published by Laurendale Associates (JF.MLAHB1071).

UPC: 765844001674.

Const antly moving accompaniment clusters provide a rich accompaniment by the Bradbury tune.

The Most Moving Classical Music of All Time. By Various. Piano Solo Songbook (Intermediate to advanced piano arrangements with no lyrics). Softcover. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By J. Daniel Smith. For SATB choir with vocal solo. Anthems. Adult Choral Anthem for Worship. Inspirational and Sacred. Moderate. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Composed by Larry Shackley. Sacred Anthem, Eastertide, General, Lent. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4808L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-4808L).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61203S

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61203S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61203S).

UPC: 822795612035.

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. This chart has all the characteristics that make Jarvis' best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you like Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown - then you've got to check this one out! It begins with a contemporary piano introduction, moving into a catchy melody presented initially in a two-part writing technique. Heavily syncopated piano comping, supported by staccato bass lines, will remind you of Tower of Power's bassist, Francis Rocco Prestia. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10.