By Various. For Melody/Lyrics/Chords. Waltons Irish Music Books. Softcover. 64 pages. Hal Leonard #WM1311. Published by Hal Leonard

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS216

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Concert Band (CPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+2+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4 +4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+6+2+ 2+4+10+36+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 3 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS216. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS216).

ISBN 9781491152423. UPC: 680160909926.

Cosmi c Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections.  This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1 and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS216F

Composed by Michael J. Miller. Concert Band (CPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 36 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS216F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS216F).

ISBN 9781491153109. UPC: 680160910601.

Cosmi c Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections.  This fanfare composition would be perfect for opening a concert. It has bold brass fanfare figures over textural woodwinds to start and then takes the listener on a sonic journey through a variation of harmonic colors, tambural and textural shifts.
Cosmic Expedition takes performers on a musical journey far across the galaxy via three main sections. The first, a rather celebratory and triumphant fanfare in Bb major begins with the upper woodwinds and percussion creating a sound-screen, that is a busy texture consisting of a flurry of repeated notes over which the horns and alto saxophones present the opening theme. The sound-screen should be carefully balanced and give way to the melody at m. 5, which should be played extremely marcato. The timpani solo beginning in m. 11 must not be understated. A brief percussion interlude separates a restatement of the opening theme, this time with the addition of the trumpet, tenor saxophone, and euphonium, and a counter melody by the low winds. The percussion interlude is playful, light, but full of vigor and energy. An Ab in the low winds pulls the harmony towards G minor in m. 40 to start the second section, a more serious fanfare. Here, the marimba repeats an ostinato that is complemented by the bass drum and woodblock. The upper woodwinds with the xylophone and snare drum dance over the stern secondary fanfare. A longing call lead by the trombones, interrupted by a subtle snare drum beckons to the clarinets and horn who begin the third section of the piece at m. 68. This haunting melody in C minor is legato, and starkly contrasts all which came before it. A relentless concert tom-tom played with hard mallets keeps the momentum persistent, and a heartbeat-like pulse is felt from the tuba and baritone saxophone. The melody rises towards m. 84 when the brass harken back to the fanfare style before fading back into another lush woodwind strain.A recapitulation of the low winds’ call is heard at m. 100 which in this occasion intensifies into an emphatic statement by the battery percussion instruments. Now in Eb major, the opening fanfare theme is heard again once more before fading into the beginning of the piece’s conclusion.To end, the counter melody from the opening section duels with chromatic tension above before swelling to an arrival in the original key of Bb major. The full ensemble celebrates the piece’s resolution, and after a few crunchy power chords the journey is completed.

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: XC.ICB2014

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Intermezzo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2014. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2014).

UPC: 812598033717. 9 x 12 inches.

This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Ed’s harmonic palette is strikingly refreshing and fits perfectly with this old mountain melody.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41189S

Arranged by Steven H. Brook. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-41189S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41189S).

UPC: 038081471716. English. Traditional Russian Jewish Folk Song.

What can age yet never grow old, and grip yet always pursue? The very popular Tum Balalaika, a traditional Yiddish riddle song with deep Russian roots, contains the answer: a haunting melody. This arrangement combines that mesmerizing melody with rich harmonies to produce a lushness that will encourage and inspire your students to play with passion and purpose. Beware! It may haunt you all of your days. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Arranged by Steven H. Brook. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural. Grade 2. 144 pages. Published by Belwin Music

Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: XC.ICB2014FS

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Intermezzo Band Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #ICB2014FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.ICB2014FS).

UPC: 812598033632. 9 x 12 inches.

This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Ed’s harmonic palette is strikingly refreshing and fits perfectly with this old mountain melody.

SATB Choir

SKU: BT.BHI47564

Composed by Stephen Hatfield. Boosey Choral Music Experience. Choral Score. 16 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #BHI47564. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (BT.BHI47564).

English.

A haunting melody matched by a haunting text, in an atmosphere of hushed yet vibrant magic. This sixteenth century devotional song is particularly well-suited for Christmas or Easter performances.

By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Opt. Flute. (TTBB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Masterwork. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 3 (grade L3).

Concert Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Shaker and more. - Grade 3-3.5

SKU: CF.CPS8

Composed by Carl Strommen. FS-SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Score and Set of Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+4 +8+8+8+4+4+6+6+4+6+8+2+2+ 10+1+4+24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS8. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS8).

ISBN 9780825839962. UPC: 798408039967. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C minor.

Starting from a lovely and haunting melody introduced by the clarinets, Carl Strommen's Invocation and Dance, in two contrasting sections, is an object lesson in how to write memorably for young musicians using simple, straightforward and appealing material. The fast second section begins with some wonderful quiet percussion writing and the phrase and meter shifting versions of the original tune cleverly vary it before leading to the fully-scored return of the melody in its original form. This selection is contest and festival material of the highest quality. Duration: 4'40.

By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Masterwork. Level: Level 2 (grade L2). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR356). Score and set of parts. Composed 2008. Duration 5 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: KJ.JB118F

Composed by Jack Stamp. Band/Repertoire. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #JB118F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.JB118F).

UPC: 084027053553.

Writt en as a companion piece with Border Dance (JB117), Stranger At My Door is written in memory of Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, who was active in groups assisting migrants by providing food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance. Peg's book Stranger At My Door chronicles her involvements with a migrant who appeared at her doorstep one Christmas Eve in desperate need. Composer Jack Stamp opens this tone poem with a rendition of O Little Town Of Bethlehem accompanied out of time by a haunting melody in the low winds. An original melody, Peg's Theme and the hymn tune Bera (The Hymn of the Good Samaritan from 1849) are first presented plainly, then interwoven in a rhythmic fantasia of fugato fragments. Peg's Theme returns in its fully-harmonized form and the work ends in peaceful introspection. Solos for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Bass Clarinet, as well as solis for trumpets and trombones are featured. Although Stranger At My Door incorporates a well known Christmas carol, it is appropriate for all seasons due to its timeless message of selflessness in the face of danger.

Composed by Robert W. Smith. Concert Band. Opus III Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR356). Oversized spiral-bound score. Composed 2008. Duration 5 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications

By Craig Courtney. For SATB choir and piano. Sacred: Advent, Christ the King. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Craig Courtney. For TTBB choir, piano. Advent, Christ the King. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

((Cherokee Hymn)). By Traditional. Arranged by James Green. For Choral, Drums, Flute, Tambourine, Bongos, String Bass, Shaker, Flute or other melody instrument (2-Part/3-Part any combination). Walton Choral. 16 pages. Walton Music #WW1493. Published by Wa

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4549-01

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR392). Extra full score. Composed 2017. Duration 5 minutes, 14 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4549-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4549-01).

Freedom’ s Voice was commissioned to commemorate The Voice of America, which began broadcasting in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda with truthful news and information. VOA has served the world with a consistent message of truth, hope and inspiration. Opening with a mysterious and haunting melody representing the axis powers during the 2nd World War, the piece quietly builds into a voice of hope with the introduction of fanfare figures woven into a stoic rhythmic melody. The piece builds forcefully utilizing just these 2 simple musical elements into a broad finale representing the glory of freedom and free speech. Inspiring for both performers and audiences. Exceptional!

By Donald Coakley. Arranged by David Marlatt. For Brass Quintet (Opt. Percussion). Brass Ensemble - Quintet. Eighth Note Publications. Contemporary. Duration 00:02:25. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.45880

In the Window. Arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 118 pages. Duration 3:00. Highland/Etling #00-45880. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45880).

UPC: 038081523835. English. Traditional Hanukkah.

This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as In the Window), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic material with changing text to give variation. Now combined by arranger Brendan McBrien with an original melody that appears between verses, this piece is a beautiful addition to the holiday repertoire! (3:00).

Edited by and arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. Choir Sacred. For Opt. Flute (Women's Choir). Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Choral Designs. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement; Renaissance; Sacred. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-4549-75

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR392). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2017. Duration 5 minutes, 14 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4549-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4549-75).

Freedom's Voice was commissioned to commemorate The Voice of America, which began broadcasting in 1942 to combat Nazi propaganda with truthful news and information. VOA has served the world with a consistent message of truth, hope and inspiration. Opening with a mysterious and haunting melody representing the axis powers during the 2nd world war, the piece quietly builds into a voice of hope with the introduction of fanfare figures woven into a stoic rhythmic melody. The piece builds forcefully utilizing just these 2 simple musical elements into a broad finale representing the glory of freedom and free speech. Inspiring for both performers and audiences. Exceptional!

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.45880S

In the Window. Arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:00. Highland/Etling #00-45880S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45880S).

UPC: 038081523842. English. Traditional Hanukkah.

This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as In the Window), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic material with changing text to give variation. Now combined by arranger Brendan McBrien with an original melody that appears between verses, this piece is a beautiful addition to the holiday repertoire! (3:00).

Composed by David Shaffer. Patriotic, Concert Festival. Concert Band Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:05:14. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.012-4549-00).

Score and Parts Concert Band (Score and Parts) - Grade 2

SKU: HL.4008799

Composed by Chief Ian Campbell. Arranged by Robert Buckley. MusicWorks Grade 2. Concert. Softcover. Duration 200 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008799).

UPC: 196288204329.

In partnership with Squamish First Nation Chief Ian Campbell, Robert Buckley has creatively re-imagined this haunting melody for full concert band. Journey features an underlying rhythmic pulse over which the melody evolves in a variety of moods and textures. The end result is quite dramatic and offers a rare glimpse of an ancient culture. Dur: ca. 3:20.

By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Masterwork. Level: Level 4 (grade L4). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Handbell - Grade 5

SKU: BP.HB656

Composed by Karen Lake Buckwalter. Arranged by Karen Lake Buckwalter. Handbell choir music. Handbell score. Beckenhorst Press #HB656. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB656).

Written for 4 to 7 octave handbell choir. Level 5. Karen Lakey Buckwalter's masterful original composition is infused with lush, chromatic chords throughout. A yearning and haunting melody passes on to moving eighth note triplet arpeggios which propel the piece forward. The original melody then returns in a more complex and fleshed-out form, before more triplets once more push the piece ahead. A final section marked With Fire! drives the piece to its final, resounding conclusion. A true tour de force suitable for any ensemble looking for a musical challenge.