Trans
figured Life - Still
Life, Op. 165 (violin and
piano) - David
Braid
I am keen on
concise musical forms
such as Prelude and
Fugue, where there is one
clear straightforward
idea, followed by another
that is more involved and
developed.
In
keeping with that idea,
this work consists of two
distinct pieces, the
first - Transfigured Life
- aims to draw in the
listener with its quick,
dancing rhythm and
simple, melodic violin
part. It 'transfigures'
via a few short solo
piano interludes into
just two alternating
notes to end - which are
the core of the original
idea, now made clear by
clearing everything else
out of the
way.
The second
piece - Still Life -
retains its sense of
stillness through an
uncomplicated piano line
that gives lots of space
for the violin's
contrasting (but again
simple) part. As an
absolute, not
programmatic, piece the
title refers to the
atmospheric colour and
pacing only; it's up to
the listener to see
'Still life' of their
choosing in their own
mind.
A note on
performance: Despite
my reference to 'simple'
lines, and the work's
determined avoidance of
mainstream modernist
squeak - the work has
certain performance
challenges of phrasing
and ensemble that
requires considerable
skill and musicianship.
The work has had the
privilege of being
recently recorded by
violinist Ezgi
Sarıkcıoğlu and
pianist Rossitza
Stoycheva, and is
available on all major
platforms:
Choral SAB choir, piano SKU: CF.CM9730 Composed by Andrew Steffen. 16 pag...(+)
Choral SAB choir, piano
SKU: CF.CM9730
Composed by Andrew
Steffen. 16 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 48
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CM9730. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9730).
ISBN
9781491161098. UPC:
680160919697. Key: E
lydian. English. The
Vastness of the Universe
Jonas Hallgrimsson
(1807-1845).
About
Jonas Halgrimsson
(1807-1845) was an
Icelandic poet, author
and naturalist, who is
considered one of
Iceland's most renowned
poets. Considered a
Romantic writer, the
strong imagery in his
poetry was influenced
heavily by the landscapes
around him. The imagery,
excitement, and curiosity
of the universe leapt off
the page and the music
almost wrote itself.
Reflecting on the cosmos
and origin of the
heavens, the poetry
illicits excitement and
stirs spatial imagery -
...speeding spark of
light, ...wings swifter
than wind..., ...I
watched the stars...rise
from the still stream of
heaven.... The pure and
almost child-like
fascination with the
universe and its
expansion and progression
fuels the perpetual
rhythm of the work as it
continually pushes
forward.
https://digicoll.library.
wisc.edu/Jonas/Alheim/Alh
eim.html A good friend
asked if I would write a
song for her ensemble.
The parameters were that
it had to be three-part
with a limited range in
the Bass part. With these
stipulations I began to
write. I searched for
something that would be
exciting for them and
landed on Jonas
Halgrimsson's writings.
There is such a need for
three-part music that is
both exciting,
accessible, and
challenging. Director's
Note Truly consider how
the work can come to
'life' off the page. Rise
and fall with phrase and
sometimes each note. The
magic exists beyond the
ink on the page!
Consideration to range,
tessitura, and content
was all considered as
part of this process in
creating music that is
accessible to all
programs and ensembles
Accompaniment Note The
accompaniment can look
intimidating, but please
feel free to alter the
pulsing eighth notes in
the left hand with the
eighth notes in the
right-hand so it creates
a compound rhythm. So
long as the momentum of
the work is pressed
onward, you are doing
this work
justice. AboutJónas
HalgrÃmsson
(1807-1845) was an
Icelandic poet, author
and naturalist, who is
considered one of
Iceland's most renowned
poets. Considered a
Romantic writer, the
strong imagery in his
poetry was influenced
heavily by the landscapes
around him.The imagery,
excitement, and curiosity
of the universe leapt off
the page and the music
almost wrote itself.Â
Reflecting on the cosmos
and origin of the
heavens, the poetry
illicits excitement and
stirs spatial imagery -
...speeding spark of
light, ...wings swifter
than wind..., ...I
watched the stars...rise
from the still stream of
heaven.... Â The pure
and almost child-like
fascination with the
universe and its
expansion and progression
fuels the perpetual
rhythm of the work as it
continually pushes
forward.  Â
https://digicoll.library.
wisc.edu/Jonas/Alheim/Alh
eim.htmlA good friend
asked if I would write a
song for her
ensemble. The
parameters were that it
had to be three-part with
a limited range in the
Bass part. With these
stipulations I began to
write. I searched for
something that would be
exciting for them and
landed on Jonas
Halgrimsson’s
writings.  There
is such a need for
three-part music that is
both exciting,
accessible, and
challenging. Director
€™s NoteTruly
consider how the work can
come to
‘life’ off
the page. Rise and
fall with phrase and
sometimes each note.Â
The magic exists beyond
the ink on the
page!Consideration to
range, tessitura, and
content was all
considered as part of
this process in creating
music that is accessible
to all programs and
ensemblesAccompaniment
NoteThe accompaniment can
look intimidating, but
please feel free to alter
the pulsing eighth notes
in the left hand with the
eighth notes in the
right-hand so it creates
a compound rhythm. So
long as the momentum of
the work is pressed
onward, you are doing
this work justice.
Clarinet SKU: PR.494031980 Beginner Duets & Trios. Composed by Kar...(+)
Clarinet
SKU:
PR.494031980
Beginner Duets &
Trios. Composed by
Karen North. Theodore
Presser Company
#494-03198. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.494031980).
UPC:
680160686162.
Young
players who are just
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can find it difficult to
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This book solves the
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North have been prepared
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Lucas.The arrangements
work well for two players
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RyYj5QPreview pages:
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Specifications:•
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Time signatures: 2/4,
3/4, 4/4, C, 6/8,
2/2.
Psalm 23. Composed
by Meredith Tompkins.
Fold. Performance Score.
12 pages. Duration 4
minutes, 10 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9624.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9624).
ISBN 9781491156971.
UPC: 680160915538. 6.875
x 10.5 inches. Key: G
minor. English, English.
Adapted from
NKJV.
With a
variety of musical
elements reminiscent of
Eastern European and
Middle Eastern folk
songs, Tompkins aptly
utilizes the cultural
background of Biblical
poetry in this dance-like
setting for the emerging
treble chorus. Mood
shifts in the piano part,
chorus, and text make
this an excellent piece
for experimenting with a
variety of timbres, vocal
colors, and expression.
Highly suitable for
year-round programming
needs. Adonai, My
Shepherd (Psalm 23) is an
English translation* of a
song taken from the
Tehillim (Psalms), an
ancient Hebrew text which
is also part of a larger
collection of sacred
writings, called the
Ketuvim. The book of
Psalms can also be found
in the Bible's Old
Testament. Designed to
recognize the cultural
background of the poetry,
the musical elements of
this piece are
reminiscent of Eastern
European and Middle
Eastern folk songs. The
tambourine has been added
as a rhythmic device,
appropriate to some types
of Middle Eastern folk
music, and to suggest a
dance-like atmosphere.
Mood shifts in the piano,
chorus and text make this
an excellent piece for
experimenting with a
variety of timbres, vocal
colors and expression.
For ensembles looking to
incorporate added
artistic dimension to
performances, choirs are
encouraged to make use of
the performance space
through creative blocking
and/or movement
appropriate to the style
of each section. *English
translation is adapted
from The Complete Jewish
Bible, (tr. Stern, used
with permission) and The
New King James Version
(ed. Farstad).
https://www.britannica.co
m/art/tambourine. Adon
ai, My Shepherd (Psalm
23) is an English
translation* of a song
taken from the Tehillim
(Psalms), an ancient
Hebrew text which is also
part of a larger
collection of sacred
writings, called the
Ketuvim. The book of
Psalms can also be found
in the Bible’s Old
Testament.Designed to
recognize the cultural
background of the poetry,
the musical elements of
this piece are
reminiscent of Eastern
European and Middle
Eastern folk songs. The
tambourine has been added
as a rhythmic device,
appropriate to some types
of Middle Eastern folk
music, and to suggest a
dance-like
atmosphere.Mood shifts in
the piano, chorus and
text make this an
excellent piece for
experimenting with a
variety of timbres, vocal
colors and expression.
For ensembles looking to
incorporate added
artistic dimension to
performances, choirs are
encouraged to make use of
the performance space
through creative blocking
and/or movement
appropriate to the style
of each section.*English
translation is adapted
from The Complete Jewish
Bible, (tr. Stern, used
with permission) and The
New King James Version
(ed.
Farstad).https://www.brit
annica.com/art/tambourine
.
Guitar SKU: DB.35-00954 E-Gitarre von Anfang an inkl. mp3-CD. Comp...(+)
Guitar
SKU:
DB.35-00954
E-Gitarre von Anfang
an inkl. mp3-CD.
Composed by Christoph
Gruber and Robert
Morandell. Plucked string
music. Electric guitar
method. Book & MP3 CD.
120 pages pages.
Doblinger Music
Publishers #35-00954.
Published by Doblinger
Music Publishers
(DB.35-00954).
ISBN
9790012203735.
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Composed by Lauren Bernofsky (1967-). Edited by Tomoko Kanamura. Solo part with ...(+)
Composed by Lauren
Bernofsky (1967-). Edited
by Tomoko Kanamura. Solo
part with piano
reduction. With Standard
notation. 29 19 pages.
Carl Fischer #BQ-113.
Published by Carl Fischer
By James Swearingen. Concert band. For tenor saxophone/3rd Bb clarinet. Band Boo...(+)
By James Swearingen.
Concert band. For tenor
saxophone/3rd Bb
clarinet. Band
Book/Method-Instruction.
Part book. Composed 2011.
Published by C.L.
Barnhouse
By James Swearingen. Concert band. For baritone saxophone/Eb alto clarinet. Band...(+)
By James Swearingen.
Concert band. For
baritone saxophone/Eb
alto clarinet. Band
Book/Method-Instruction.
Part book. Composed 2011.
Published by C.L.
Barnhouse
Chamber Music Violin SKU: PR.494031990 Composed by Karen North. Collectio...(+)
Chamber Music Violin
SKU: PR.494031990
Composed by Karen North.
Collection - Full. 44+69
pages. Theodore Presser
Company #494-03199.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
(PR.494031990).
UPC:
680160686179.
Lyric
al Violin Legends is an
exciting collection of 20
works for violin and
piano, featuring
exclusively commissioned
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composers and inspiring
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and 20th century
compositions. Listen to
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enjoy lively dances
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music.These exclusive
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new arrangements are
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part includes biographies
of all composers and
notes/ performance
suggestions for each
work.All pieces in
Lyrical Violin Legends
have free violin & piano
recordings to listen to,
as well as free piano
backing tracks to play
along with.Preview pages:
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player.com/violin-musicFr
ee recordings:
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hannel/UCh0MBwKcJUR75_3wX
RyYj5QComposers: Johannes
Brahms, Antonin Dvorak,
Hans Engelmann, Sally
Greenaway, Greg
Harradine, Jolin Jiang,
Scott Joplin, Elena
Kats-Chernin, Toivo
Kuula, Rachel Laurin,
Edward MacDowell, Felix
Mendelssohn, Merryl
Neille, Heather Percy,
Gary
Schocker.Specifications:
€¢ Contents: 20
pieces• Standard:
Intermediate level•
Key signatures: up to
three sharps and three
flats• Time
signatures: 4/4, 3/4,
2/4, ₵, 6/8
(including mixed
metre).
Soprano voice & Piano SKU: SU.28120450 For Soprano & Piano. Compos...(+)
Soprano voice & Piano
SKU: SU.28120450
For Soprano &
Piano. Composed by
Alla Pavlova.
Vocal/Choral, Solo Voice.
Accompanied by piano,
Russian. Score. Subito
Music Corporation
#28120450. Published by
Subito Music Corporation
(SU.28120450).
Two songs from
Poems by Anna Akhmatova:
The Eyes, Begging for
Mercy and The Dream -
Composed in 1979 in
Moscow - Recorded for
Alla's first CD by
Bolshoi Theatre soprano
Elena Zimenkova -
available on Soundcloud
at
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er-488634947/the-eyes-beg
ging-for-mercy-for-mezzo-
soprano-and-piano-by-alla
-pavlova and
https://soundcloud.com/us
er-488634947/the-dream
Soprano & Piano Duration:
4'10 Composed: 2006
Published by: Alla
Pavlova.
For
SATB Choir, Keyboard &
opt. handbells.
Composed by Sandra Gay.
Vocal/Choral, Sacred
Choral. Choral Octavo.
Zimbel Press #80101147.
Published by Zimbel Press
(SU.80101147).
This anthem
features an original
carol tune, written in a
lively 6/8 meter. The
text is a joyful
Christmas one by Rae E.
Whitney. (The handbells
required are 2-4 octaves,
from G5 to G7.) Highly
suitable for the
Christmas season and easy
to learn. The handbell
part is available as a
free PDF download from
the Zimbel website
(http://www.zimbel.com/).
12 pages Published by:
Zimbel Press.
Arranged by Mark Hayes. For Choir. (SSA). Choral Octavo. Spiritual, Christmas. ...(+)
Arranged by Mark Hayes.
For Choir. (SSA). Choral
Octavo. Spiritual,
Christmas. Level: Level 3
(grade L3). Choral
Octavo. 12 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.