Chamber orchestra

SKU: FG.55011-554-5

Composed by Harri Wessman. Score, set of parts, piano reduction. Fennica Gehrman #55011-554-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-554-5).

ISBN 9790550115545.

Harr i Wessman (b. 1949) is interested in all aspects of music that may be expressive, without in any way ignoring the possibilities of melody. He himself describes his harmonic method as a kind of contrapuntally treated jazz harmony. During recent years pedagogic music has become a more and more central area in his output with an emphasis on creating repertoire for budding musicians, from beginners to young professionals. I don't write children's music. Stylistically I write in the same way as for professionals; technically, the pieces just have to be easier to play. Concertino No. 2 for piano and chamber orchestra was commissioned by a Finnish press house Yhtyneet Kuvalehdet Oy for the inauguration of their new office building in 1987. According to the original plan the concertino was to be used in an advertising film of the company. A melody with wide arch which can be heard in the midpoint of the piece, first played by the orchestra and then repeated with the piano, was intended to be the theme song of the film. The 10 minutes duration and small orchestra (flute, oboe, clarinet and strings) makes this one movement piece suitable also for young orchestra players.

Vocal Score. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Arthur Oldham. (Vocal Score). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Book only. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 88 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS135

March. Composed by Joseph Compello. Folio. Bps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+2+3+1 +1+2+1+12 pages. Duration 1 minute, 56 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS135. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS135).

ISBN 9781491158074. UPC: 680160916672. 9 x 12 inches.

Cuckoo for Quarter Notes is intended for first-year band students. The pun on the familiar phrase Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs will convey the lighthearted nature of the music. The familiar cuckoo bird call consisting of a descending third is the basis for the melodies. The percussion interludes are intended to give young wind players an opportunity to rest. These interludes may be omitted or repeated as the director sees fit. Additionally, directors may wish to add eighth notes to the percussion interludes. Eighth notes have not been included in order to keep the meaning of the title intact. At m. 47 students will have an excellent opportunity to begin the study of dynamics. Thank you for choosing this composition. Joseph Compello.
Cuckoo for Quarter Notes is intended for first-year band students. The pun on the familiar phrase Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs will convey the lighthearted nature of the music. The familiar cuckoo bird call consisting  of a descending third is the basis for the melodies. The percussion interludes are intended to give young wind players an opportunity to rest. These interludes may be omitted or repeated as the director sees fit. Additionally, directors may wish to add eighth notes to the percussion interludes. Eighth notes have not been included in order to keep the meaning of the title intact. At m. 47 students will have an excellent opportunity to begin the study of dynamics.Thank you for choosing this composition.Joseph Compello.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS135F

March. Composed by Joseph Compello. Sws. Bps. Full score. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS135F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS135F).

ISBN 9781491158067. UPC: 680160916665. 9 x 12 inches.

Cuckoo for Quarter Notes is intended for first-year band students. The pun on the familiar phrase Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs will convey the lighthearted nature of the music. The familiar cuckoo bird call consisting of a descending third is the basis for the melodies. The percussion interludes are intended to give young wind players an opportunity to rest. These interludes may be omitted or repeated as the director sees fit. Additionally, directors may wish to add eighth notes to the percussion interludes. Eighth notes have not been included in order to keep the meaning of the title intact. At m. 47 students will have an excellent opportunity to begin the study of dynamics. Thank you for choosing this composition. Joseph Compello.
Cuckoo for Quarter Notes is intended for first-year band students. The pun on the familiar phrase Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs will convey the lighthearted nature of the music. The familiar cuckoo bird call consisting  of a descending third is the basis for the melodies. The percussion interludes are intended to give young wind players an opportunity to rest. These interludes may be omitted or repeated as the director sees fit. Additionally, directors may wish to add eighth notes to the percussion interludes. Eighth notes have not been included in order to keep the meaning of the title intact. At m. 47 students will have an excellent opportunity to begin the study of dynamics.Thank you for choosing this composition.Joseph Compello.

Trombone and piano - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2577

Composed by Johannes Brahms. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. German Romantic. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2577).

The E minor Sonata Op. 38 by Brahms was composed between 1862 and 1865. He intended the Cellist and Pianist to be equal musical partners. The Sonata is an homage to Bach, the principal theme of the first movement and the fugue are based on Contrapunctus 4 and 13 of the Art of Fugue.

The Sonata in E minor is a major work, 25 minutes in length, brilliantly arranged by Ralph Sauer for advanced artists.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute (2nd Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn) - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42787S

Composed by Allan Horney. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42787S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42787S).

UPC: 822795427875.

Here' s the perfect combination of a catchy melody, great scoring and all the essential swing figures that medium level groups need to know. A written or ad lib solo section is included for alto and trombone. 2nd Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn, and an optional flute part is included. Duration 4:20. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute; 2nd Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42787

Composed by Allan Horney. Threshold Series. Medium Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 20 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #42787. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42787).

UPC: 822795427875.

Here' s the perfect combination of a catchy melody, great scoring and all the essential swing figures that medium level groups need to know. A written or ad lib solo section is included for alto and trombone. 2nd Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn, and an optional flute part is included. Duration 4:20. Available in SmartMusic.

Piano

SKU: BT.EMBZ14758

Composed by Adrienne Kaczmarczyk and Franz Liszt. Book Only. Composed 2011. 68 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ14758. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ14758).

Hungarian-English-Germ an-French.

This selection is intended to reveal a less-known aspect of the genius of Franz Liszt, the greatest pianist of the 19th century: as a master of piano miniatures. While his large-scale works written over many years show Liszt as a striving composer for whom the creative process was difficult, at the same time, hidden in the shadow of the monumental peaks, the 'moments musicaux' tend to capture him in the process of improvisation, at the moment when a compositional idea flashed into his mind and was first noted down. The miniatures that feature in our selection trace his creative path through six decades (1827-1885), from his youthful testing of his wings right up to his finalfarewell. The manuscript of any piece that did not later become part of a cycle or the starting-point for a larger-scale composition generally remained in the mists of obscurity as a treasured memento preserved by one of his pupils or admirers.

Diese Auswahl will eine weniger bekannte Seite FranzLiszt, des größten Klaviergenies des 19. Jahrhunderts, diedes Meisters der Klavierminiaturen vorstellen. Seine übereinen langen Zeitraum vieler Jahre entstandenen Werke,wie die Klavierkonzerte, symphonische Werke oder dasChristus Oratorium, zeigen ihn als mit sich kämpfenden und schwer schaffenden Komponisten. Nicht so, die imSchatten der monumentalen Kompositionen stehenden 'moments 'usicaux“. Diese halten Liszt im Momentder Improvisation fest, lassen die kompositorischen Ideenin ihrem ersten Aufleuchten erstarren. Die Miniaturendieser Auslese führen durch die sechs Jahrzehnte seinerschöpferischen Laufbahn (1827-1885),beginnend beiden Versuchen der Jugendzeit bis zum letzten Abschied.Die Manuskripte der Stücke, die später nicht Teil einesZyklus oder Anfangspunkt einer großangelegten Kompositionwurden, versanken im Dunkel der Unbekanntheit.

Arranged by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Squareback saddle stitch, Solos/Studies. Book. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21756M).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0075-96-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Alfred Reed. Young Band. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1996. Curnow Music #CMP 0075-96-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0075-96-010).

This Christmas carol of ancient European origin begins O Sanctissima and was intended as a tribute to the virgin Mary. A 19th-century translation by Falk gave us the words O How Joyfully that are typically associated with this carol. In addition to its colorful history, this carol has a very warm and expressive character. In this setting by Alfred Reed, the lilting melody is interwoven with a heroic trumpet counter-melody.

Das Weihnachtslied O du fröhliche ist sehr alt und war ursprünglich einmal ein Lied zu Ehren der Jungfrau Maria. Sein warmherziger und ausdrucksvoller Charakter machen es bis heute zu einem der bekanntesten und beliebtesten Lieder der Weihnachtszeit. Alfred Reed verwob in seiner Bearbeitung die fröhliche Melodie mit einer heroischen Trompeten-Gegenstimme und schuf so einen einfachen, aber wirkungsvollen Programmpunkt für das nächste Weihnachtskonzert.

O du fröhliche (Ô nuit bienveillante) est un des plus célèbres noëls allemands. Sa mélodie s’inspire d’un air traditionnel sicilien qui accompagne la prière O Sanctissima, une prière chantée et dédiée la Vierge Marie. En 1816, Johannes Daniel Falk écrit un texte allemand. C’est désormais sous la forme d’un chant de Noël que la prière effectuera le tour du monde. La version d’Alfred Reed reste fidèle la beauté du thème original.

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SKU: HL.49041925

Tatsachen - Meinungen - Interviews. Composed by Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Paperback. Serie Musik. 180 pages. Schott Music #SP 8266. Published by Schott Music (HL.49041925).

ISBN 9783795782665. German.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau kann man ohne Einschrankung zu den herausragenden Sangern in der Nachkriegsgeschichte zahlen. Er verdankt diese Einschatzung jedoch nicht allein seiner unverwechselbaren Bariton-Stimme, die den Kunstler so charakteristisch hervorhebt: er fasziniert durch die Art des Vortrags, durch die Intensitat, mit der er gleichermassen Opernpartien wie auch geistliche Werke und Lieder gestaltet und damit vom Zuhorer stehts das Ausserste an Konzentration fordert. Fischer-Dieskau kennt keine Beschrankung des Repertoires; ihm ist bis hin zur zeitgenossischen Musik, die er oft genug mit aus der Taufe heben half, nichts unerschlossen geblieben.Auf der Grundlage von Interviews schildert dieses Buch den kunstlerischen Werdegang des Sangers, vermittelt Einsichten in die Ernsthaftigkeit seines interpretatorischen Ansatzes und in Fragen des Spiel- bzw. Konzertbetriebes und behandelt Fragen des Repertoires. Ein tabellarischer Lebenslauf, zahlreiche Abbildungen und diskographische Hinweise schaffen ein lebendiges Bild des Kunstlers und Menschen Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

SKU: HL.1455816

AlphaTheta. DJ Gear. Hal Leonard #EUPHONIA. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1455816).

UPC: 841300102434. 19.0x21.0x9.0 inches.

The euphonia produces a euphoric sound with the clarity of digital and the richness of analog that's never been heard from a DJ mixer before. To deliver a clearer sound quality that accurately reproduces the expression of the music, the euphonia uses high-quality 32-bit A/D and D/A converters as well as 96kHz/64 bit floating point mixing processing operations in the DSP, utilizing the digital signal processing technology AlphaTheta has developed over many years. All sound coming out of the euphonia passes through a transformer circuit co-designed by AlphaTheta and Rupert Neve Designs, the legendary makers of outstanding analog audio circuitry and mixing desks revered by artists and sound engineers around the world. This transformer circuit, tuned specifically for the euphonia, adds harmonics to the music and creates a glossy and energetic sound that's smoother for mixing. Low frequencies such as kicks and bass are more stable and punchy, mid frequencies like vocals and instruments have more presence and gloss, and high frequencies such as hi-hats sound silky and natural. The transformer breaks down the barrier between vintage live and modern electric sounds, making mixing easier and surprisingly natural, as if recordings in different styles were orginally one piece of music. When you touch the faders on the euphonia, you won't want to let go. To enhance its intuitive mixing experience, the unit is loaded with rotary faders that feature a brand-new carefully developed design to give you the feeling that you and the mixer are one. After extensive testing, the perfect knob sizers were chosen, with an elastomer applied to the outer circumference of each to ensure a comfortable and reliable grip as well as a high level of vibration absorption. The uniquely developed mechanism for the faders also benefits from optimum weighting. You'll notice a difference in the feel of the knobs when you turn them at different speeds, as a smooth load is applied when you turn a knob slowly for delicate fine-tuning and a limited load level is applied when you turn the knob quickly to instantly reach your intended volume level. And the fader volume curves have been optimized through feedback from numerous DJs, enabling smooth and natural mixing without equalizing, so you can concentrate on volume control. This innovative fader allows for musical expression that will move your audience and enhance your performance. Get an instant visual grasp of the status of your mix and the balance of tack volume levels by glancing at the euphonia's Energy Visualizer. Conventional VU meters only have 1 needle meter, making it difficult for DJs to graps multiple channel levels at the same time. But the euphonia's uniquely developed Mix Level Meter features a needle meter for each channel so you can visually check the levels for all channels and mix smoothly.

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55009-452-9

Composed by Josquin Desprez. Edited by Ross Duffin. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55009-452-9).

ISBN 979-0-55009-452-9.

This is one of three early renaissance Marian motets, along with Mouton's Nesciens Mater and de la Rue's Gaude Virgo, edited by Ross Duffin. It is a classic example of this great composer's balanced unfolding of motifs, with two-part paired imitation followed by four-voice imitative sections and punctuations in homophony. Especially, striking is the personal supplication at the end, in the words O rnater dei, memento mei. Fazer Editions of Early Music is a choral series under the editorial supervision of Paul Hillier, founder and artistic director of the renowned Hilliard Ensemble. Although each title in this series is the result of careful scholarly research and is a reliable source for musicologists, the series' main purpose is to make practical performing editions available to choirs and other vocal ensembles. The original C clefs have been replaced by G and F clefs and the note values adapted to conform to modern practice. All the works in the series are intended for mixed voices. Each title includes a lengthy introduction in English and notes on the editorial principles. Where necessary, an English translation of the text and a guide to pronunciation are provided.

Jazz Ensemble plus 5th Trumpet, scat vocal or guitar, & tambourineSATTB saxes - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52355S

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52355S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52355S).

As recorded in 1972 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Suite For Pops, this solo feature for scat vocalist or guitar opens with a big, full-band intro in slow swing before the 'funky 4 feel' takes over. Punctuated by screaming brass parts, ad lib solo fills by trumpet and tenor, and an optional solo cadenza before the final chord, this tribute to Louis 'Pops' Armstrong is intended for experienced bands only. Duration 11:30.

Jazz Ensemble plus 5th Trumpet, scat vocal or guitar, & tambourineSATTB saxes - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52355

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Funky Rock. Score and set of parts. Duration 11 minutes, 30 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52355. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52355).

As recorded in 1972 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Suite For Pops, this solo feature for scat vocalist or guitar opens with a big, full-band intro in slow swing before the 'funky 4 feel' takes over. Punctuated by screaming brass parts, ad lib solo fills by trumpet and tenor, and an optional solo cadenza before the final chord, this tribute to Louis 'Pops' Armstrong is intended for experienced bands only. Duration 11:30.

String Quartet - advanced

SKU: HL.49033197

Score and Parts. Composed by Paul Dessau. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Score and Parts. Composed 1957. 28 pages. Duration 7'. Schott Music #ED9617. Published by Schott Music (HL.49033197).

ISBN 9790001134897. UPC: 884088075477. 8.25x11.75x0.071 inches.

Dessau's String Quartet movement was written while he was also working on Brecht's opera Puntila. After Brecht's death in 1956 Dessau found himself looking for a new direction. On the one hand he was still working on music begun in collaboration with the poet, while on the other hand Dessau was trying to work towards a socially oriented musical aesthetic, which led him to compose songs for political purposes. Even this Quartet movement does not owe its inspiration purely to an artistic vision. In spite of its technical demands, the piece is intended to be comprehensible and could even be played by an amateur ensemble in its cleverly reduced form. Only discovered after the composer's death, the Movement for String Quartet is published for the first time in this edition.

Beware the Krampus -- for Narrator and Band. Composed by Randall D. Standridge. Concert Band; Part(s); Score; SmartMusic. Young Symphonic. Christmas; Secular; Winter. 292 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44992).