By Elizabeth Alexander. For SSATB Choir, piano (SSATB). Medium-difficult. Duration 7 minutes

(Jazz Play-Along Volume 162). By Various. Jazz Play Along. Softcover with CD. 136 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Organ solo

SKU: CA.1804300

Composed by Friedrich Reimerdes. This edition: Paperbound. Hymns by Martin Luther: War Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit. German title: Festliche Orgelchorale 7. Organ music based on hymns, Easter and Eastertide. Collection. Composed 1960. 56 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 18.043/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1804300).

ISBN 9790007032005.

(March). Composed by Henry Fillmore (1881-1958). Arranged by Robert E. Foster. Concert Band. For Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III, Trumpet IV, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Horn IV, Tenor I, Ten. Henry Fillmore Band Series (An Authentic Fillmore Edition). Classical. Score and Set of Parts. Standard notation. 16 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Piano

SKU: HL.234744

For Piano Solo. Composed by Peter Dickinson. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2017. 8 pages. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV166122. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.234744).

9.0x12.0x0.035 inches.

Composer's Note: The Lullaby from The Unicorns arose from an opera libretto I commissioned from John Heath-Stubbs (1918-2006) in the late 1960s. In his story two unicorns are discovered in a remote part of Africa. Both the East and West want to obtain them for research so they send out rival expeditions. The Western technique is to lure the unicorn with a young girl singing a lullaby. Both East and West capture unicorns but the mythical animals escape in the end. I never completed the opera but I made a six-movement suite from it called The Unicorns. There are three songs and three instrumental numbers and the first performance was given with Elisabeth Soderstrom and Solna Brass under Lars-Gunnar Bjorklund at Ekensbergskyrkan, Solna, Sweden on 31 October 1982. This version was recorded and my arrangement of the three songs for voice and piano was recorded by Marilyn Hill Smith. The career of the Lullaby continued with a version for clarinet and piano, which I premiered with Jack Brymer aboard the Sea Princess in the Mediterranean on 29 September 1986. The oboe version was for Sarah Francis, and Duke Dobing and I have recorded it for flute an piano. Lullaby can be played with a variety of solo instruments and is also available for piano left hand and piano solo.

Piano - Advanced

SKU: JK.02019

Arranged by David Glen Hatch. Christian, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Inspirational. Jackman Music Corporation #02019. Published by Jackman Music Corporation (JK.02019).

UPC: 093285020191.

From best-selling artist David Glen Hatch, Jackman Music brings you Favorite Primary Songs for Advanced Piano. This book of 10 elegant arrangements contains the most beloved Primary songs set for experienced pianists. The rich warmth of these pieces may be enjoyed in sacred settings, concert performances, or appreciated in the home. Wherever played, these renditions will provide performers and listeners with an awe-inspiring experience and a fresh appreciation for the beautiful primary songs they've loved for years.

This book includes:
I Am a Child of God
A Child's Prayer
He Sent His Son
I Feel My Savior's Love
I'm Trying to Be like Jesus
When He Comes Again
I Love to See the Temple/Families Can Be Together Forever (Medley)
When I Am Baptized/Baptism (Medley)
We'll Bring the World His Truth
My Heavenly Father Loves Me
Composers: Various
Arranger: David Glen Hatch
Difficulty: Advanced.

(Melody, Lyrics and Simplified Chords in the Key of C). Composed by Various. For C Instruments. Easy Fake Book. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral TTBB choir, piano

SKU: PR.312419270

From Terra Nostra. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Performance Score. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41927. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419270).

ISBN 9781491137918. UPC: 680160692606. English. Charles Mackay.

Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?

With companion recorded Piano Accompaniments High Voice, Book/Audio. Arranged by Harry T. Burleigh. Vocal Collection. Sacred, Spirituals. Softcover Audio Online. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Anthony G. Petti. For SATB Choir, Piano. Renaissance, Choral. Sheet Music. 48 pages. Published by Chester Music.

Composed by Various. Vocal Collection. Children, Sacred. Softcover Audio Online. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204F

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204F).

ISBN 9781491152928. UPC: 680160910427.

Avalo n–Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

Composed by Jonathan Russell. For Wind Octet (Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Horn). Chamber music, 20th century. Published by Potenza Music

The Vocal Library High Voice. Composed by Various. Vocal Collection. Play Along. Softcover Audio Online. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Various. Easy Piano Songbook. Broadway, Musicals. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Performed by Phil Collins. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Pop rock, soft rock and adult contemporary. 152 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Mark Hayes. For Voice. (Medium Low Voice). Vocal Collection. The Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection. Spiritual. Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert Band Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Flute, Horn I, Horn II, Horn III, Oboe, Tenor I, Tenor II, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III - Grade 3-3.5

SKU: CF.CPS25

Seek The Truth. Composed by Carl Strommen. FS-SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Classical. Score and Set of Parts. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #CPS25. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS25).

ISBN 9780825847776. UPC: 798408047771. 9 X 12 inches.

This stirring march-style piece by Carl Strommen will enhance any program, but its stately, processional flavor and noble character will make it especially useful for special occasions like commencement. The music has innate nobility reminiscent of Elgar and wholly appropriate to the inspiring title. Duration: 3'15 Key: Eb Ranges: Trumpet-C; Horn-G; Trombone-F.

By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Piano Personality. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

String Quartet (Score)

SKU: HL.284555

String Quartet. Composed by John Luther Adams. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2018. 74 pages. Chester Music #CH87868. Published by Chester Music (HL.284555).

UPC: 888680912901. 9x12 inches.

Composers note:

I never imagined I would write a string quartet. Then I heard the JACK Quartet, and I understood how I might be able to make the medium my own. The result was The Wind in High Places - a twenty-minute work composed entirely on natural harmonics and open strings.

Over the next few years, two more quartets followed. The second quartet, untouched, is a further exploration of the aeolian sound world of the first. Then, in Canticles of the Sky, the musicians finally touch the fingerboards of their instruments.

And now comes Everything That Rises.

This fourth quartet is more expansive, both in time and in space. It grows out of Sila: The Breath of the World - a performance-length choral/orchestral work composed on a rising series of sixteen harmonic clouds.

Everything That Rises traverses this same territory, but in a much more melodic way.

Each musician is a soloist, playing throughout. They surround the audience. Time floats.

Over the course of an hour, the lines spin out - always rising - in acoustically perfect intervals that grow progressively smaller as they spiral upward... until the music dissolves into the soft noise of the bows, sighing.

By Elvis Presley. For Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Various. Vocal Collection. Broadway, Musicals. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.240993).