Piano Solo. Composed by Ludovico Einaudi. Piano. Softcover. Chester Music #CH88215. Published by Chester Music

Concert Band Concert band - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS60F

Full Score. Composed by Alan Lee Silva. SWS. Carl Fischer First Plus Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FPS60F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS60F).

ISBN 9780825864445. UPC: 798408064440. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C minor.

Featuring a lovely and appropriate use of mallet percussion instruments, especially bells and other delicate members of the percussion section, Northern Lights is evocative, melodically distinguished and cleverly scored to help a young band sound its best. The contrast between the natural minor of the woodwind melody at the beginning and the grander, major mode brass theme introduced later is nicely maintained throughout this very effective piece.

Arranged by Stephen Hatfield. (3 Part Treble A Cappella). Holiday Lights. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

SKU: HL.755810

IQ Plus. Hal Leonard #IQ-W006-00. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.755810).

UPC: 888680091835. 4.0x5.5x0.99 inches.

The word castanet got its origins from castaina, the Spanish word for chestnut. Castanets are a percussion instrument with a long history in Roman, Latin American and Spanish cultures. They were popularized and most often used by Flamenco dancers; castanet performances usually included pairs of the shell-like instruments being played together. The rhythmic clacking sounds created by each pair and the dancer's movements along to the clicks and snaps made watching of these performances very delightful. IQ Plus Castanets are excellent instruments for use by children in the classroom to contribute to a musical situation, especially involving rhythm and dance. They will teach your child about creating the rhythmic foundations on which any type of music is formed. The castanet is often and most effectively played in pairs. This simple, yet sturdy instrument produces bright clapping sounds, a perfect instrument for your child's first experience and experiments in music.

Composed by Michael Story. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween; Light Concert. 70 pages. Published by Belwin Music

Performed by Santana. Guitar tablature songbook for guitar and voice. 192 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Performed by Carlos Santana. Songbook for voice, piano and guitar chords. 84 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs 9x12 Spiral Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs Spiral-Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral SSAA choir

SKU: CF.CM9717

Composed by Mark Burrows. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 7 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9717. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9717).

ISBN 9781491160961. UPC: 680160919567. Psalm 91:4-5.

The Lord will overshadow you with his pinions, and you will find refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will encompass you with a shield. Psalm 91:4-5 To feel safe and to feel cared for, these are two of the great yearnings of the human heart. What a blessing it is, especially during times of distress or uncertainty, to know that we aren't alone, that someone is reaching out to help us and even hold us. It could be a family member or a friend. It could be a still small voice whispering, It's okay. I've got you. It could even be a loving community, like a choir, assuring us that we are known, that we are loved, that we belong. The first word - scapulis - is translated as pinions. On a bird, a pinion is the outer part of the wing, including the flight feathers. The opening measures, with a one-measure phrase followed be a three-measure phrase, are meant to evoke the image of wings unfurling to welcome in. All through this section - mm. 1-20 - encourage phrasing that is never hurried but moves with intention to the last stressed syllable of each phrase, before ebbing slightly. This section is all about reassurance and comfort. In mm. 21-30 we have a new section where uncertainty grows. At this point the text - and you will find refuge under his wings - is more aspirational than definitive. Leaning into non-chord tones will help make this feeling of uncertainty more palpable. Places where this occurs: Alto I - Measure 22 the Ab in pennis, m. 26 the Bb in sperabis Soprano II - Measure 23 the A natural in pennis, m. 29 the C in sperabis Soprano I - Measure 24 the C in pennis, m. 28 the D in sperabis The apex of the piece is at m. 30 where the yearning for comfort and assurance reaches its height, finding that comfort in the arrival back at Eb major in m. 39. The phrase veritas ejus (his faithfulness), with its triplet figure should flow gently, like a musical carress. The final reassurance occurs at m. 51 as we return to the melody, and the homophonic texture, of the opening. Even as the piece gets softer and softer, encourage the singers to keep energy moving through each phrase. The structure and feel of this piece was inspired by one of the all-time great settings of yet another Psalm of assurance - Felix Mendelssohn's Lift Thine Eyes.
The Lord will overshadow you with his pinions,and you will find refuge under his wings.His faithfulness will encompass you with a shield. Psalm 91:4-5 To feel safe and to feel cared for, these are two of the great yearnings of the human heart.What a blessing it is, especially during times of distress or uncertainty, to know that we aren’t alone, that someone is reaching out to help us and even hold us. It could be a family member or a friend. It could be a still small voice whispering, “It’s okay. I’ve got you.” It could even be a loving community, like a choir, assuring us that we are known, that we are loved, that we belong.The first word – scapulis – is translated as “pinions.” On a bird, a pinion is the outer part of the wing, including the flight feathers. The opening measures, with a one-measure phrase followed be a three-measure phrase, are meant to evoke the image of wings unfurling to welcome in. All through this section – mm. 1-20 – encourage phrasing that is never hurried but moves with intention to the last stressed syllable of each phrase, before ebbing slightly. This section is all about reassurance and comfort.In mm. 21-30 we have a new section where uncertainty grows. At this point the text – and you will find refuge under his wings – is more aspirational than definitive. Leaning into non-chord tones will help make this feeling of uncertainty more palpable. Places where this occurs:Alto I – Measure 22 the Ab in pennis, m. 26 the Bb in sperabisSoprano II – Measure 23 the A natural in pennis, m. 29 the C in sperabisSoprano I – Measure 24 the C in pennis, m. 28 the D in sperabis The apex of the piece is at m. 30 where the yearning for comfort and assurance reaches its height, finding that comfort in the arrival back at Eb major in m. 39. The phrase veritas ejus (his faithfulness), with its triplet figure should flow gently, like a musical carress.The final reassurance occurs at m. 51 as we return to the melody, and the homophonic texture, of the opening. Even as the piece gets softer and softer, encourage the singers to keep energy moving through each phrase.The structure and feel of this piece was inspired by one of the all-time great settings of yet another Psalm of assurance – Felix Mendelssohn’s Lift Thine Eyes.

SKU: HL.1117963

Lewitt Audio. Microphone. Hal Leonard #LCT1040AIR. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1117963).

UPC: 847986002044. 6.75x10.25x4.0 inches.

Please note: although we don't keep stock on hand, this item will drop ship direct from the manufacturer at the time of your order. Two switchable sound characteristics, AIR and FLAT The 140 AIR has two sound characteristics, AIR and FLAT. AIR delivers an open, sparkling character which is the right choice if you need great sound without spending time on post-production. FLAT provides a linear frequency response for “as-it-isâ� �€Â reproduction of drums, strings, acoustic guitars, and choirs. It is perfect if you aim for realistic sonic images. Excellent transient response to capture the natural sound of your instruments. Transients are the DNA of your instrument's sound. To retain the natural musicality of your instruments, the LCT 140 AIR delivers an excellent transient response. Durable and light aluminum housing The LCT 140 AIR is very durable yet lightweight thanks to its CNC'ed aluminum housing. Positioning and setup become easy tasks. What's in the box? The 140 AIR comes with a snap-in mic clip, a transport bag, and a windscreen.

SKU: HL.1753725

Royer Labs. Microphone. Hal Leonard #R-121. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1753725).

UPC: 850035900017. 7.25x12.0x5.5 inches.

In studios and on live stages around the world, the R-121 is the sound of electric guitars... and so much more! The R-121 is Royer's flagship microphone – the iconic, radically engineered ribbon mic that put modern ribbons on the map in the 1990s has changed the meaning of “natural sound” for engineers and musicians around the world. The undisputed #1 first-call ribbon microphone for electric guitars, R-121s are equally well suited for trumpets and all brass instruments, drum rooms, percussion, piano, and much more. The R-121 delivers a warm, extremely natural sound pickup in a compact, light-weight, high-output package that's easy to position, and it handles massive SPLs famously (160dB #1kHz). R-121s are built to use on guitar ramps from small combos to wide open high-wattage heads, trumpets from close-up muted to blow-your-hardest blaring, drums, and other high SPL applications. But its nuanced, natural sound pickup is also beautiful on quiet instruments like fingerpicked acoustic guitars, harp, flute, light percussion and others. The R-121 is warm, smooth and musical, giving phenomenal results on a wide variety of instruments.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40411S

Arranged by Patrick Roszell. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-40411S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.40411S).

UPC: 038081449883. English. Traditional British Folk Song.

A delightful arrangement of this captivating tune that is easy to play! Teaching opportunities abound, including reinforcing C natural on the A string, F natural on the E string, and contrasting staccato and legato playing. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Voice

SKU: AP.47838

1. International Edition. Composed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. This edition: International. Method/Instruction; Suzuki; Vocal Method (Suzuki). Suzuki Voice School. Book. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-47838. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47838).

ISBN 9781470641696. UPC: 038081548166. English.

Teach voice with the popular Suzuki Voice School! The Suzuki Method of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Voice School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and work with their Suzuki voice teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person.

This Suzuki voice method book, Volume 1 features: Engravings in a 9 x 12 format * Songs for children * Songs for parents.

Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Folk Song) * Cindy Went to Shower (Folk Song) * Circle Song (Folk Song) * Honeybee (Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (Folk Song) * Cuckoo (Folk Song) * The Bunny Family (M.R. Väkevä) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * A Cat and a Giant (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly, Lyrics by M. Louhi) * The Fox is Crying (Folk Song) * Cradle Song - Mozart's Lullaby (F. Fleischmann) * Squirrel Song (P.J. Hannikainen) * A Guess (Folk Song) * Wild Mice Song (Folk Song) * Baking Song (Folk Song) * Traffic Lights (Folk Song) * The Ski Jumping Bunny Boy (G. Malmstén) * Goodbye Song (Folk Song) * Rockabye Baby (Folk Song) * Zulu Lullaby (Folk Song) * Iroquois Lullaby (Folk Song) * All the Pretty Little Horses (Folk Song).

About Suzuki Method

The Suzuki Method is based on the principle that all children possess ability and that this ability can be developed and enhanced through a nurturing environment. All children learn to speak their own language with relative ease and if the same natural learning process is applied in teaching other skills, these can be acquired as successfully. Suzuki referred to the process as the Mother Tongue Method and to the whole system of pedagogy as Talent Education. The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries); the importance of listening to music; learning to play before learning to read; -the involvement of the parent; a nurturing and positive learning environment; a high standard of teaching by trained teachers; the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way; core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world; social interaction with other children. Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music.

Voice

SKU: AP.47837

1. International Edition. Composed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. This edition: International. Method/Instruction; Suzuki; Vocal Method (Suzuki). Suzuki Voice School. Book and CD. 24 pages. Alfred Music #00-47837. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47837).

ISBN 9781470641689. UPC: 038081548159. English.

Teach voice with the popular Suzuki Voice School! The Suzuki Method of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Voice School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and work with their Suzuki voice teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person.

This Book and CD is integral for Suzuki voice lessons. This new Volume 1 features: * Engravings in a 9 x 12 format * Songs for children * Songs for parents * CD with piano accompaniments performed by Marjaana Merikanto.

Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Folk Song) * Cindy Went to Shower (Folk Song) * Circle Song (Folk Song) * Honeybee (Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (Folk Song) * Cuckoo (Folk Song) * The Bunny Family (M.R. Väkevä) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * A Cat and a Giant (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly, Lyrics by M. Louhi) * The Fox is Crying (Folk Song) * Cradle Song - Mozart's Lullaby (F. Fleischmann) * Squirrel Song (P.J. Hannikainen) * A Guess (Folk Song) * Wild Mice Song (Folk Song) * Baking Song (Folk Song) * Traffic Lights (Folk Song) * The Ski Jumping Bunny Boy (G. Malmstén) * Goodbye Song (Folk Song) * Rockabye Baby (Folk Song) * Zulu Lullaby (Folk Song) * Iroquois Lullaby (Folk Song) * All the Pretty Little Horses (Folk Song).

About Suzuki Method

The Suzuki Method is based on the principle that all children possess ability and that this ability can be developed and enhanced through a nurturing environment. All children learn to speak their own language with relative ease and if the same natural learning process is applied in teaching other skills, these can be acquired as successfully. Suzuki referred to the process as the Mother Tongue Method and to the whole system of pedagogy as Talent Education. The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries); the importance of listening to music; learning to play before learning to read; -the involvement of the parent; a nurturing and positive learning environment; a high standard of teaching by trained teachers; the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way; core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world; social interaction with other children. Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music.

Voice

SKU: AP.47842

1. International Edition. Composed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. This edition: Accompaniment Book; International. Method/Instruction; Suzuki; Vocal Method (Suzuki). Suzuki Voice School. Book. 48 pages. Alfred Music #00-47842. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47842).

ISBN 9781470641702. UPC: 038081548180. English.

Teach voice with the popular Suzuki Voice School! The Suzuki Method of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Voice School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and work with their Suzuki voice teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person.

This Suzuki voice method, Volume 1 accompaniment book features: * Engravings in a 9 x 12 format * Songs for children * Songs for parents.

Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Folk Song) * Cindy Went to Shower (Folk Song) * Circle Song (Folk Song) * Honeybee (Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (Folk Song) * Cuckoo (Folk Song) * The Bunny Family (M.R. Väkevä) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * A Cat and a Giant (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly, Lyrics by M. Louhi) * The Fox is Crying (Folk Song) * Cradle Song - Mozart's Lullaby (F. Fleischmann) * Squirrel Song (P.J. Hannikainen) * A Guess (Folk Song) * Wild Mice Song (Folk Song) * Baking Song (Folk Song) * Traffic Lights (Folk Song) * The Ski Jumping Bunny Boy (G. Malmstén) * Goodbye Song (Folk Song) * Rockabye Baby (Folk Song) * Zulu Lullaby (Folk Song) * Iroquois Lullaby (Folk Song) * All the Pretty Little Horses (Folk Song).

About Suzuki Method

The Suzuki Method is based on the principle that all children possess ability and that this ability can be developed and enhanced through a nurturing environment. All children learn to speak their own language with relative ease and if the same natural learning process is applied in teaching other skills, these can be acquired as successfully. Suzuki referred to the process as the Mother Tongue Method and to the whole system of pedagogy as Talent Education. The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries); the importance of listening to music; learning to play before learning to read; -the involvement of the parent; a nurturing and positive learning environment; a high standard of teaching by trained teachers; the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way; core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world; social interaction with other children. Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music.

(For C Instruments). By Various. For C Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 576 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-340-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. Anglo Music Press #AMP 340-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-340-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Philip Sparke entitled this descriptive work in honour of America’s natural wonders with lines from the hymn America the Beautiful: O Beautiful the Spacious Skies is as light as a spring sky, From Sea to Shining Sea describes calm,flowing and bubbling waters, while in the third movement, For Purple Majestic Mountains, the glowing hues of the mountains are set to music.

Philip Sparke ontleende de titels van de drie delen van dit progrmamatische werk over Amerikas natuurschoon aan regels uit het lied America the Beautiful: O beautiful for spacious skies is licht als een lentehemel, From sea to shining seaverklankt het stromende water in beken, rivieren en meren, terwijl in het derde deel, For purple mountain majesties, beelden worden opgeroepen van een indrukwekkende bergketen.

Philip Sparke betitelte sein deskriptives Werk zu Ehren von Amerikas Naturwundern mit Zeilen aus dem Lied America the Beautiful: O Beautiful for Spacious Skies ist leicht wie ein Frühlingshimmel, From Sea to Shining Sea beschreibtruhende, fließende und sprudelnde Gewässer, während im dritten Satz, For Purple Mountain Majesties, die Erhabenheit der purpurrot leuchtenden Berge vertont ist.

Écrite comme un triptyque, Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains s’ouvre avec des figures en filigrane jouées par les bois pour recréer la lumière et la légèreté d’un ciel printanier. Plein de vivacité, le deuxième tableau évoque lesfrémissements de l’eau des ruisseaux, des rivières et des lacs. Le dernier mouvement, lent et majestueux, dépeint une impressionnante chaîne de montagnes.

Philip Sparke ha intitolato la sua opera descrittiva in onore delle meraviglie naturali dell’America rifacendosi a versi della canzone America the Beautiful. O Beautiful the Spacious Skies è leggera come il cielo di primavera. From Sea toShining Sea descrive le acque silenziose, i corsi d‘acqua zampillanti, mentre nel terzo movimento della sinfonia For Purple Majestic Mountains, viene tradotta in musica la maestosit delle montagne.

By William Starr. Edited by Judi Gowe. Summy-Birchard supplementary instruments (Viola). 84 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1.5-2

SKU: CF.FAS21

Composed by Larry Clark. Edited by Amy Rosen. SWS - FS. Carl Fischer First Plus String Orchestra Series. Classical. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+2+5+5+5+2+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS21. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS21).

ISBN 9780825853067. UPC: 798408053062. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: B minor.

Characte r was composed to introduce young string players to contemporary harmonic techniques while still being within the technical limitations of the developing student. Quartal and quintal harmonies open the composition with a fanfare gesture that ties the piece together. This is followed by an ostinato in the first violins that contains a tricky figuration between G and A that will work the pinky finger on the D-string. Players who are not capable of maneuvering their pinky at this brisk tempo should play the lower part. The main theme is given to the inner voice for a change! After the main theme there is a development section that combines fragments of the fanfare material with fragments of the main theme. A grand pause and then a stronger statement of the main theme then follow this with the first violins up an octave. The piece is then completed with a short coda containing fragments of the ostinato and fanfare material. It feels natural for the tempo to speed up slightly at this point in the piece. As with all of my pieces at this level, the tempo is merely a suggestion and should be adjusted slower or faster to fit the needs of your students and the performance situation. It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program. -Larry Clark New York, NY 2003.
Character was composed to introduce young string players to contemporary harmonic techniques while still being within the technical limitations of the developing student. Quartal and quintal harmonies open the composition with a fanfare gesture that ties the piece together. This is followed by an ostinato in the first violins that contains a tricky figuration between G and A that will work the pinky finger on the D-string. Players who are not capable of maneuvering their pinky at this brisk tempo should play the lower part. The main theme is given to the inner voice for a change! After the main theme there is a development section that combines fragments of the fanfare material with fragments of the main theme. A grand pause and then a stronger statement of the main theme then follow this with the first violins up an octave. The piece is then completed with a short coda containing fragments of the ostinato and fanfare material. It feels natural for the tempo to speed up slightly at this point in the piece. As with all of my pieces at this level, the tempo is merely a suggestion and should be adjusted slower or faster to fit the needs of your students and the performance situation. It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program. -Larry Clark New York, NY 2003.
Character was composed to introduce young string players to contemporary harmonic techniques while still being within the technical limitations of the developing student. Quartal and quintal harmonies open the composition with a fanfare gesture that ties the piece together. This is followed by an ostinato in the first violins that contains a tricky figuration between G and A that will work the pinky finger on the D-string. Players who are not capable of maneuvering their pinky at this brisk tempo should play the lower part. The main theme is given to the inner voice for a change! After the main theme there is a development section that combines fragments of the fanfare material with fragments of the main theme. A grand pause and then a stronger statement of the main theme then follow this with the first violins up an octave. The piece is then completed with a short coda containing fragments of the ostinato and fanfare material. It feels natural for the tempo to speed up slightly at this point in the piece.As with all of my pieces at this level, the tempo is merely a suggestion and should be adjusted slower or faster to fit the needs of your students and the performance situation.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.-Larry ClarkNew York, NY 2003.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-340-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2012. 44 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 340-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-340-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains was commissioned by the Northern California Band Directors' Association to honour their 50th Anniversary in 2012. The first performance was given by the Association’s 2012 Honor Band, conducted by Dr Royce Trevis, in the Harlen Adams Theater, California State University, Chico, California, on 4th February that year.The brief for the commission asked for a piece that celebrated the United States’ natural resources and composer Philip Sparke turned to Katharine Lee Bates’s lyrics for the song America the Beautiful, of which the first and last verses are:O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purplemountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaThe three movements each take their title from these verses:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: Opening with filigree woodwind figuring, this movement aims to recreate the light and lightness of a spring sky, birds and blossoms floating on gentle breezes.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: A vivacious celebration of water bubbling in streams, rivers and lakes.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties: A slow final movement representing an awe-inspiring range of mountains

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains is geschreven in opdracht van de Northern California Band Directors' Association, ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig jubileum van deze organisatie, dat in 2012 werd gevierd. De première werd op 4 februari van dat jaar onder leiding van dirigent Royce Trevis uitgevoerd door de Association’s 2012 Honor Band, in het Harlen Adams Theater, California State University, Chico, Californië.De componist kreeg het verzoek een werk te schrijven dat een lofzang zou zijn op alles wat de natuur van Verenigde Staten te bieden heeft. Philip Sparke gebruikte de tekst van Katharine Lee Bates voor de song America the Beautiful, waarvan heteerste en laatste couplet als volgt luiden:O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaDe titels van de drie delen van de compositie zijn ontleend aan deze coupletten:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: Dit deel, dat opent met verfijnde figuren in het hout, is een poging om het licht en de lichtheid van een lentehemel te herscheppen, met vogeltjes en bloesems die wiegen in een milde bries.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: Een levendige ode aan water dat stroomt in beken, rivieren en meren3. For Purple Mountain Majesties: Een langzaam laatste deel waarin het beeld wordt opgeroepen van een indrukwekkende bergketen

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains wurde von der Northern California Band Director’s Association (Dirigentenverband Nord-Kaliforniens) zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum im Jahr 2012 in Auftrag gegeben. Die Uraufführung mit dem Ehrenorchester 2012 des Verbands fand am 4. Februar desselben Jahre unter der Leitung von Dr. Royce Trevis im Halen Adams Theater an der California State University, Chico Kalifornien) statt.Der Kompositionsauftrag verlangte ein Stück zu Ehren der Reichtümer der Natur Amerikas. Der Komponist Philip Sparke wählte daher die erste und letzte Strophe aus Katherine Lee Bates’ Text zum Lied America the Beautiful, die da lauten:O beautiful for spaciousskies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaDie Titel der drei Sätze stammen alle aus diesen Strophen:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies (O wunderschön, der weite Himmel): Mit filigranen Figuren im Holz beginnend, will dieser Satz das Licht und die Leichtigkeit des Frühlingshimmels, die Vögel und von einer sanften Brise getragene Blüten zum Leben erwecken.2. From Sea to Shining Sea (Vom Meer zum strahlenden Meer): Mit lebhafter Musik wird hier in Flüssen, Bächen und Seen sprudelndes Wasser zelebriert.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties (Die Erhabenheit der purpurrot leuchtenden Berge): Der langsame Schlusssatz richtet den Blick auf ehrfurchtgebietende Gebirge.

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains est une commande de la Northern California Band Directors' Association pour marquer son 50e anniversaire, en 2012. Cette œuvre a été créée par le Honor Band 2012 de l’Association sous la direction du Dr Royce Trevis au thé tre Harlen Adams de l’université de Californie Chico, Californie, le 4 février de cette même année.La commande stipulait que la pièce devait célébrer les ressources naturelles des États-Unis. Le compositeur Philip Sparke s’est donc inspiré des paroles de Katharine Lee Bates pour la chanson America the Beautiful, dont voici les premier et dernier couplets :O beautiful for spacious skies,For amberwaves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!(Oh belle pour tes vastes cieux,Tes vagues de grains ambrés,La majesté de tes montagnes violettesDominant des plaines fruitées !)America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea(Amérique ! Amérique !Dieu t’a donné sa gr ceCouronnée de la fraternité des hommesDe la mer la mer étincelante)Les trois mouvements empruntent chacun leur titre ces couplets :1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: S’ouvrant avec des figures en filigrane jouées par les bois, ce mouvement cherche recréer la lumière et la légèreté d’un ciel printanier, d’oiseaux et de fleurs flottant au gré d’une douce brise.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: Plein de vivacité, ce mouvement évoque les frémissements de l’eau des ruisseaux, des rivières et des lacs.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties:Le dernier mouvement, lent et majestueux, dépeint une impressionnante chaîne de montagnes.

Chamber Music flute, piano

SKU: PR.114418850

Op. 78. Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by Mark Sparks. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4 pages. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41885. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114418850).

ISBN 9781491113981. UPC: 680160667895.

Origi nally for Clarinet and Piano, Robert Schumann’s deep yet delightful set of three FANTASIESTÜCKE, Op. 73 has long been a staple of the repertoire, with transcriptions occasionally seeping into other instruments’ libraries as well. The work has been elegantly adapted (into a new key) for Flute and Piano by Mark Sparks, principal flutist of the Saint Louis Symphony.
Notes on the Edition, by Mark SparksThe remarkable and imaginative Fantasiestücke, Op. 73, were originally composed for clarinet and piano during 2 days in February 1849. Schumann indicated that the pieces could also be played on cello or viola. This arrangement for flute and piano has been transposed from the original key of A major to C major in order to limit octave transfer and facilitate performance, while still preserving the original, rather darker-hued timbral character of the work.Flutists will delight in the extremely lyrical and evocative nature of the writing, especially the capricious middle section of the second piece, “Lebhaft, leicht (Lively, light),” and the brilliant, effusive third piece, “Rasch und mit Feuer” (Quick and with fire). The virtuosic practice of repeating the eighth-note in the opening melody of the final piece, adopted from editions for cello, is also well-suited to the flute.Phrases of appropriate length, relatively few potential balance problems, and the accessibility of the pieces for all levels of performers and audiences make the Fantasiestücke a natural, pleasant, and versatile addition to the flutist’s recital repertoire.