Sona
ta No. 6 Kharkiv for
guitar solo was composed
in 2021, in the end of
the COVID-19 lockdown. At
that time my family and I
were staying in our home
city of Kharkiv (also
known as Kharkov),
Ukraine for almost two
years. We considered that
pandemic period as a
disaster, but later have
realized that it actually
was a rather happy time,
because a war came to our
homeland just a few
months later. Since 2022
a considerable fraction
of the 1.5 millions of
Kharkiv citizens have
left their homes, those
who stayed have been
living under ceaseless
missile attacks, and many
have been killed. I would
like to dedicate this
Sonata to the frontier
city of Kharkiv and, most
of all, to its citizens
suffering from the
war. Yet, the music of
the Sonata does not have
any specific program.
Here I will give a brief
overview of its main
composition elements to
facilitate future
interpretations. The
first and fourth
movements of this Sonata
are based on the
interplay between the
twelve-tone principle and
the G-major tonal center,
natural for the guitar.
Namely, the first
movement is based on the
interaction of the
G-major triad Gâ??Bâ??D
of the open guitar
strings 2â??3â??4,
ascending motif 1
involving the notes
Eâ??F#â??Aâ??C#
(originally on the first
string), and descending
motif 2 using the notes
E-â??Câ??Bbâ??A-
(originally, on the bass
string 6). These elements
supplement each other to
almost make up twelve
tones (apart from the
missing F), and the
motifs alternate with
ostinato fragments where
each note in the G major
triad is step-by-step
moved by a semitone up or
down. The second
movement is a Scherzo
involving numerous
semitones in accented
chords and fast passages,
as well as chromatic
melodic motion in the
bass voice. It is almost
atonal in some fragments,
but has an overall tonal
center of A-minor. The
third movement is a
meditative Adagio based
on a theme composed
within hexatonic scale
Dâ??Eâ??Fâ??G#â??Aâ?
?B and ostinato chords
involving open bass
strings Eâ??Aâ??D and
semitone
Bâ??C. Finally, the
fourth movement is based
on the complete
twelve-tone theme
consisting of two phrases
including motifs 1 and 2
from the first movement:
Gâ??Fâ??Bbâ??Abâ??Câ
??Ebâ??D and
Eâ??Bâ??C#â??Aâ??F#.
This theme is presented
in its prime and
retrograde forms. There
are dialogues between the
first string, basses and
open middle strings,
similar to the first
movement. In the
culmination, the
twelve-tone theme is
performed using the
parallel motion of the
standard guitar G-major
chord with open middle
strings across twelve
positions. The Sonata
was premiered and
recorded (CD Naxos No.
8.574630) by the
prominent Ukrainian
guitarist Marko Topchii
who has also lived and
studied in Kharkiv. I am
extremely grateful to him
for the brilliant
performance of this
piece. I am greatly
indebted to Productions
dâ??Oz for keeping my
original notations in
places where these do not
conform to the
publisherâ??s style.
Brass Quintet - Advanced SKU: CY.CC2351 Composed by Robert Schumann. Arra...(+)
Brass Quintet - Advanced
SKU: CY.CC2351
Composed by Robert
Schumann. Arranged by
Keith Terrett. Romantic.
Score and parts.
Published by Cherry
Classics (CY.CC2351).
Scenes From
Childhood (Kinderscenen),
Opus 15 is a set of 13
pieces of music that
Schumann wrote for Piano
in 1838. They are his
reminiscences of
childhood and have been
beautifully scored for
Brass Quintet by Keith
Terrett. The most well
known of the movements is
Traumerei (Dreaming) and
has been used in movies
to portray love scenes
because of its tenderness
and beauty. The music is
for advanced performers
and the collection
contains close to 20
minutes of some very
sublime & poetic music.
Any of these pieces can
be inserted into a
recital program. Trumpet
parts are in B-flat.
Overture 'Der
Zigeunerbaron'. The
Great Classics.
Transcription. Score
Only. Composed 2005. 48
pages. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1053860-140. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1053860-140).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
The operetta
The Gipsy Baron is,
together with Die
Fledermaus (The Bat), the
most famous theatre work
by Johann Strauss Jr. A
libretto full of romance,
original musical ideas,
compelling Viennese
dances, fiery rhythmic
Hungarian music and
beautiful arias, were
just some of the
ingredients that lead to
its huge success. The
Gipsy Baron can also be
thought of as a comic
opera. The main motif of
this overture won first
prize in a contest that
was to provide a new
Hungarian anthem, however
because Strauss did not
have Hungarian
nationality, another
melody was chosen. A
great transcription to
bring a Hungarian twist
to any
programme.
De
operette Der
Zigeunerbaron is,
samen met Die
Fledermaus, het
beroemdste theaterwerk
van Johann Strauss jr.
Een libretto vol
romantiek, originele
muzikale ideeën,
meeslepende Weense
dansen, vurig ritmische
Hongaarsemuziek,
uitgewerkte
aria’s: al deze
ingrediënten moesten
wel tot succes leiden.
Het geheel is van een
dusdanig hoog niveau dat
Der Zigeunerbaron
ook een komische opera
genoemd mag worden. De
ouverture is niet een
bonte verzamelingvan
‘succesmotievenââ‚
¬â„¢ uit de operette. Ze
is een (geslaagde) poging
om het publiek in de
sfeer te brengen van het
land waar de handeling
plaatsvindt:
Hongarije.
Die
Operette Der
Zigeunerbaron ist
eines der berühmtesten
Bühnenwerke von Johann
Strauss (Sohn). Ein
Libretto voll von
Romantik, originellen
musikalischen Ideen,
bezaubernden Wiener
Tänzen, feuriger
ungarischer Musik und
wunderschönen Arien
waren die Zutaten, die
zum Erfolg führten.
Die Ouvertüre ist
keine abwechslungsreiche
Sammlung der schönsten
Motive aus der Operette.
Sie ist ganz klar ein
(erfolgreicher) Versuch,
dem Publikum die
Atmosphäre des
Handlungsortes Ungarn
nahe zu bringen. Dies
gelingt auch Ihrem
Blasorchester mit Wil van
der Beeks
Transkription.
A met
tra l’operetta e
l’opera comica,
Il Barone Gitano
di Johann Strauss
contiene tutti gli
ingredienti del successo
annunciato: un libretto
romanzesco, idee musicali
originali, arie
meravigliose e
un’abile fusione
tra le sublimi danze
viennesi ed i ritmi
sfavillanti della musica
ungherese.
L’Ouverture
accompagna il pubblico
nell’universo
musicale
dell’Ungheria,
paese dove si svolge
l’intrigo.
(Easy Piano). Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. This edition: Easy Piano. B...(+)
(Easy Piano). Arranged by
Dan
Coates. For Piano. This
edition: Easy Piano.
Book;
Piano - Easy Piano
Collection.
The Giant Book of Sheet
Music.
Pop/Rock. Easy Piano. 200
pages. Published by
Alfred
Music
Seafood Shuffle Fanfare [Conducteur] - Facile Gobelin Music Publications
Fanfare Band - Grade 2 SKU: BT.GOB-000635-120 Composed by Peter Martin. S...(+)
Fanfare Band - Grade 2
SKU:
BT.GOB-000635-120
Composed by Peter Martin.
Score Only. 12 pages.
Gobelin Music
Publications #GOB
000635-120. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-000635-120).
Energetic music
which invites you to
dance, because it is hard
to keep still with this
shuffle. And you don't
have to. Feel like a fish
in water in this Seafood
Shuffle which includes
some flashy solos.
Solo parts in C, Eb and
Bb are included.
Vlotte muziek die
uitnodigt tot dansen want
bij een shuffle als deze
is het moeilijk
stilzitten. Dat hoeft dus
ook niet. Voel u als een
vis in het water met
Seafood Shuffle! Solo
partijen in C, Es en Bes
worden meegeleverd.
By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by David Marlatt. For 2 Trumpets ...(+)
By Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750). Arranged by
David Marlatt. For 2
Trumpets and Keyboard.
Brass - Cornet (Trumpet)
Duet; Duet or Duo;
Masterworks. Baroque.
Part(s). Duration
00:03:20
Composed by Johann
Christian Bach. Edited by
Fritz Stein. Orchestra;
stapled. Eulenburg
Orchestral Series.
Symphony; Early
classical. Part. 4 pages.
Duration 15'. Breitkopf
and Haertel #EOS 522-19.
Published by Breitkopf
and Haertel
(BR.EOS-522-19).
ISBN
9790004785386. 8.5 x 11.5
inches.
The
Sinfonia in E-flat major
was probably written by
Johann Christian Bach in
his first decade in
London, around 1765-70.
Because of its small
instrumentation and ease
of performance, this
E-flat major symphony
enjoyed great popularity
even during Bach's
lifetime.
Piano - Late Intermediate SKU: FJ.H1019 Composed by John Field. Edited by...(+)
Piano - Late Intermediate
SKU: FJ.H1019
Composed by John Field.
Edited by Edwin Mclean.
Piano Collection; Piano
Supplemental. FJH Classic
Editions. Masterwork.
Book. The FJH Music
Company Inc #98-H1019.
Published by The FJH
Music Company Inc
(FJ.H1019).
ISBN
9781619281677. UPC:
241444369524.
English.
The three
nocturnes in this
collection were selected
because they are
technically the easiest
to play, and they should
be quite accessible to
most late-intermediate
students. For teachers
who are looking for
pathway literature to the
Chopin nocturnes, these
three nocturnes by Field
are not only an excellent
introduction to the
romantic style, but
masterworks in their own
right.
Brass Band - Grade 2 SKU: BT.GOB-000666-030 Composed by Peter Martin. Set...(+)
Brass Band - Grade 2
SKU:
BT.GOB-000666-030
Composed by Peter Martin.
Set (Score & Parts).
Gobelin Music
Publications #GOB
000666-030. Published by
Gobelin Music
Publications
(BT.GOB-000666-030).
Composer Peter
Martin received his
inspiration from the
period of the versatile
Henry VIII and the
accompanying sparkling
late-medieval music.
At Henry's Table
describes the atmosphere
at the court of the
English king. Music
that stays with you
because it is so special.
Componist Peter
Martin liet zich
inspireren door de (voor
zijn tijd) veelzijdige
Henry VIII en door de
voor die tijd
sprankelende muziek van
de late Middeleeuwen.
At Henry's Table
beschrijft de atmosfeer
aan het hof van de
Engelsekoning. Muziek
die je bijblijft omdat
het zo bijzonder is.
SATB Choir SKU: HP.8949 Composed by Joel Raney. Cantata. Instrumental par...(+)
SATB Choir
SKU:
HP.8949
Composed by
Joel Raney. Cantata.
Instrumental parts. 24
pages. Hope Publishing
Company #8949. Published
by Hope Publishing
Company (HP.8949).
Lent & Easter
Musical Not 'Who Was
Jesus?' but 'Who Is
Jesus?' The question is
asked in the present
tense because it's
Christ's interaction with
our lives in the here and
now that is the focus of
this 30 minute Tenebrae
service. The events of
Holy Week are presented
through enticing
arrangements of familiar
hymns and spirituals plus
narration, culminating
with the crucifixion
story in a moving
rendition of 'O Sacred
Head, Now Wounded. '
There are opportunities
to include vocal solos,
as well as,
congregational singing.
The accompaniment can be
provided by piano, CD
track, or a chamber
ensemble of five
instruments. A further
option is an organ part
that can work with just
piano or can be added to
the chamber instruments.
Finally, there are
instructions for lighting
and extinguishing seven
candles ending in
darkness with all softly
singing of the first
verse of 'Fairest Lord
Jesus.
'
Instrumental
Parts: Conductor's Score,
Organ, Flute, Oboe,
Violin,Cello and Horn in
F.
Grade 2 SKU: CL.011-4618-00 Composed by La Plante. Young Concert Band. Co...(+)
Grade 2
SKU:
CL.011-4618-00
Composed by La Plante.
Young Concert Band.
Command Series. Audio
recording available
separately (item
CL.WFR395). Score and set
of parts. Composed 2018.
Duration 1 minute, 42
seconds. C.L. Barnhouse
#011-4618-00. Published
by C.L. Barnhouse
(CL.011-4618-00).
Travelin' Music
will send you travelin
along with this lively
setting of an old timey
fiddle tune written back
in the 1850's, that we
know as the Arkansas
Traveler. Because the
tune is somewhat
pentatonic, and this
brilliant setting by
Pierre La Plante changes
key and is masterfully
scored, it is easily
playable by all sections.
A great addition to the
young band spring
concert. Sure to be a
toe-tapping favorite of
listeners and
performers!
About C.L.
Barnhouse Command
Series
The
Barnhouse Command Series
includes works at grade
levels 2, 2.5, and 3.
This series is designed
for middle school and
junior high school bands,
as well as high school
bands of smaller
instrumentation or
limited experience.
Command Series
publications have a
slightly larger
instrumentation than the
Rising Band Series, and
are typically of larger
scope, duration, and
musical content.
Composed by Susan Bentall Boersma, music by David Lantz III. Choir Sacred. SATB ...(+)
Composed by Susan Bentall
Boersma, music by David
Lantz III. Choir Sacred.
SATB choir. Choral
(Sacred); Choral Octavo;
Worship Resources.
Jubilate. Christmas;
Sacred; Winter. 12 pages.
Published by Jubilate
Music
By Livingston Gearhart. For Men's Chorus. Traditional and Contemporary Spiritual...(+)
By Livingston Gearhart.
For Men's Chorus.
Traditional and
Contemporary Spirituals,
Contest/Festival Music
and Sacred. Sheet Music.
Published by Shawnee
Press.
2nd
version 1882.
Composed by Anton
Bruckner. Edited by
Dagmar Gluxam. Harmony
parts. Innovative
practice aids, Sacred
vocal music, Masses,
Latin. Set of Orchestra
Parts. WAB 27. Duration
37 minutes. Carus Verlag
#CV 27.093/09. Published
by Carus Verlag
(CA.2709309).
ISBN
M-007-25317-2. Key: E
minor. Latin.
In
1866 Anton Bruckner
composed his solemn Mass
in E minor, which he
revised extensively in
1876-1882. Composed for a
performance in the open
air, the work stands out
among Bruckner's Masses
and those of his
contemporaries because of
its scoring, omitting
strings and organ in
favor of an accompaniment
for wind and brass
instruments alone
(Harmoniemusik). This
scholarly-critical new
edition of this second
version takes into
consideration for the
first time the
surviving parts from the
Bruckner Archive at the
St. Florian Monastery and
the choral parts
rediscovered in 2016 in
the Linz Cathedral Choir
Archive. These have
enabled more precise
editorial decisions to be
made regarding the
scoring of individual
passages as well as
articulation and
dynamics. Score and parts
available separately -
see item
CA.2709300
Composed by Rudolf Kelterborn. For solo baritone voice and piano. Stapled. Texts...(+)
Composed by Rudolf
Kelterborn. For solo
baritone voice and piano.
Stapled. Texts by Erika
Burkart,
Charles-Ferdinand Ramuz,
Ernst Jandl, Georg Trakl
as well as Japanese
haikus. Level 4.
Performance score. Text
Language: German.
Composed 2012. 26 pages.
Published by Baerenreiter
Verlag
SATB Choir SKU: HP.8942 Composed by Joel Raney. Cantata. Listening CD. Ho...(+)
SATB Choir
SKU:
HP.8942
Composed by
Joel Raney. Cantata.
Listening CD. Hope
Publishing Company #8942.
Published by Hope
Publishing Company
(HP.8942).
UPC:
763628189426.
Lent
& Easter Musical Not
'Who Was Jesus?' but 'Who
Is Jesus?' The question
is asked in the present
tense because it's
Christ's interaction with
our lives in the here and
now that is the focus of
this 30 minute Tenebrae
service. The events of
Holy Week are presented
through enticing
arrangements of familiar
hymns and spirituals plus
narration, culminating
with the crucifixion
story in a moving
rendition of 'O Sacred
Head, Now Wounded. '
There are opportunities
to include vocal solos,
as well as,
congregational singing.
The accompaniment can be
provided by piano, CD
track, or a chamber
ensemble of five
instruments. A further
option is an organ part
that can work with just
piano or can be added to
the chamber instruments.
Finally, there are
instructions for lighting
and extinguishing seven
candles ending in
darkness with all softly
singing of the first
verse of 'Fairest Lord
Jesus.
'
Instrumental
Parts: Conductor's Score,
Organ, Flute, Oboe,
Violin,Cello and Horn in
F.
SATB choir SKU: LP.765762144224 A Worship Event Lifting Up the Name of...(+)
SATB choir
SKU:
LP.765762144224
A
Worship Event Lifting Up
the Name of Jesus.
Arranged by Gary Rhodes &
Tim Cates. Musical.
Sacred. Split-channel
accompaniment CD.
Published by Lillenas
Publishing Company
(LP.765762144224).
UPC:
765762144224.
Your
Great Name is a new and
exciting musical that is
perfect for Easter or for
any powerful service of
praise anytime in the
church year! Created and
arranged by Gary Rhodes
and orchestrated by Tim
Cates this collection by
some of the most popular
artists and songwriters
is truly an event! From
quiet and worshipful
moments to lively and
exuberant celebrations
this musical worship
experience lifts high the
name of Jesus. You will
love the arrangements of
some of today's most
popular worship songs
like Jesus Saves Your
Great Name Always and Oh
the Blood and will be
swept away by new
arrangement of classic
favorites like Because He
Lives and O the Deep Deep
Love of Jesus..
For Piano/Vocal/Chords. This edition: Piano/Vocal/Chords. P/V/C Mixed Folio. Wor...(+)
For Piano/Vocal/Chords.
This edition:
Piano/Vocal/Chords. P/V/C
Mixed Folio. World's
Greatest. Movie. Book.
256 pages. Published by
Alfred Music Publishing
Chamber Music Cello,
Flute, Harp, Viola,
Violin 1, Violin 2
SKU: PR.11441915S
Composed by Adolphus
Hailstork. Full score.
With Standard notation.
104 pages. Duration 33
minutes. Theodore Presser
Company #114-41915S.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
(PR.11441915S).
UPC:
680160673698. 9 x 12
inches.
The Chinese
Zodiac Suite is the
culmination of a
three-year project to
honor the partnership of
Old Dominion University
with Minzu University of
Beijing, a cooperative
effort to bridge the
cultures of both sides.
In his new composition,
Hailstork uses Western
musical language to
depict the 12 animal
signs of the zodiac from
Eastern folklore. The
suite was performed by
the Minzu University
student orchestra at a
meeting with the Board of
Directors of the
Confucius Institute at
Old Dominion University
(CIODU) in Beijing.
Executive director of the
CIODU, Dr. Qiu Jin
Hailstork, prefaced the
performance with, You can
hear the sounds of rats
scratching behind the
walls; cows working hard
in the fields; rabbits
jumping up and down; a
snake slithering through
the grass; galloping
horses and grazing sheep;
a monkey swinging through
the trees; the rooster,
boss of the barnyard,
crowing; the sleeping dog
who wakes up and starts
barking; and the poor
pig, so sad because his
life's only purpose is to
be someone's dinner!.