(Vocal Selections). By George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Ira Gershwin. For Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Vocal Selections. Softcover. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(For Soprano, Concert or Tenor Ukuleles in Standard C Tuning (High G)). Fretted. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 32 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications

By Todd Phillips. For young concert band. Command Series. Grade 2. Score and set of parts. Duration 2 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Arranged by Brian Childers. For 3-5 octave handbells with optional A2 and 3-5 octave handchimes. Handbell Choir Music. Level 3. Handbell score. 8 pages. Published by Beckenhorst Press

Hal Leonard Ukulele Method. By Various. Ukulele. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.153137).

For Violin. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Piano, alto Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419850

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. See lengthy program note on prefatory page. Set of Score and Parts. 44+24 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41985. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419850).

ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.

Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.
In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver” is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.

For Alto Sax. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Duda Moura. Drumset. An exploration of the various styles of Brazilian drumset playing. Level: Beginning to Advanced. 52 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications.

(Tenor Accompaniment CDs Only). By Various. Edited by Richard Walters. Vocal Collection. CD only. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

For Viola. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Pop. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.224730).

Soprano and Symphonic Winds. Composed by Michael Daugherty (1954-). Michael Daugherty Music. Contemporary. Softcover. 100 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Gary Schocker. Keyboards - Piano. Alry Publications #PN03. Published by Alry Publications

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45855S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-45855S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45855S).

UPC: 038081526485. English.

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the Dies Irae theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango by Katie O'Hara La Brie, students will explore an array of bow styles and fun features such as glissando, tremolo, syncopation, and clapping. Written primarily using the G harmonic minor scale, musicians will learn to be very flexible around the fingerboard. If you are looking for a piece to liven up your masquerade or Halloween concert, feel free to add a hoooowl at the end for an extra thrill! (3:00).

Handbell - Grade 4

SKU: BP.HB659

Composed by Patrick W. Meyer. Arranged by Patrick Meyer. Handbell choir music. Handbell score. Beckenhorst Press #HB659. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB659).

Written for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir and optional 3 to 4 octaves of handchimes. Level 4. Rhythmic, fresh, and joyous describe this original work by Patrick Meyer. Crisp, driving rhythms and frequent syncopations give ample thrust, and the bold, exciting harmonies add interest that provides for something new around every bend. A freely wandering middle section slowly builds in intensity before a return to the opening feel and a forceful and satisfying conclusion. Perfect for the advanced church or community group looking for something showstopping.

Plea se note the recording is the 5 to 7 octave version.

Horn; Orchestra (Study Score)

SKU: HL.51487255

Study Score. Composed by Richard Strauss. Edited by Hans Pizka. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 96 pages. G. Henle #HN7255. Published by G. Henle (HL.51487255).

UPC: 196288308188. 6.75x9.5x0.25 inches.

As if looking back on his youth toward the end of his life, Richard Strauss wrote a second concerto for horn and orchestra, again in E flat major, around sixty years after his first concerto for horn. This sublimely beautiful late work, which gives no indication of the oppressive circumstances of Strauss' poor health and the Second World War, was premiered in 1943 by Gottfried von Freiberg under the direction of Karl Böhm. It was not until after Strauss� death that the concerto appeared in print in London, making a critical new edition on the basis of the autograph sources and performance material more than overdue. The editor, Hans Pizka, former principal horn of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, learned first-hand about the performance tradition and genesis of the concertoas a pupil of Gottfried von Freiberg.

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(Complete Original Sheet Music Editions) Performed by Nat "King" Cole. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Jazz, standards and pop vocal. Series: Creative Concepts Publishing, . 176 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Cello

SKU: HL.224731

For Cello. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Pop. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.224731).

ISBN 9781495090325. UPC: 888680671761. 9.0x12.0x0.312 inches.

Instrumenta lists will love this jam-packed collection of 101 timeless pop songs! Songs include: Another Brick in the Wall • Billie Jean • Dust in the Wind • Easy • Free Bird • Girls Just Want to Have Fun • Hey Jude • I'm a Believer • Jessie's Girl • Lean on Me • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Livin' on a Prayer • My Girl • Piano Man • Pour Some Sugar on Me • Reeling in the Years • Stand by Me • Sweet Home Alabama • Take Me Home, Country Roads • With or Without You • You Really Got Me • and more.

For Flute. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Pop. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.224722).

Concert Paraphrase for Piano Solo. Composed by Franz Liszt (1811-1886) and Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Edited by Andreas Groethuysen and Peter Jost. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1066. Published by G. Henle

Piano Solo - Easy-Intermediate

SKU: FP.FBS03

Composed by Sarah Baker. Sheet Music and Books. Nine pieces on a day time theme for solo piano, by Sarah Baker. Suggested grade 4-5. Classical. Collection. Forsyths Publications #FBS03. Published by Forsyths Publications (FP.FBS03).

ISBN 9790570500192.

Sara h Baker is Vocal Composer in Residence at Education Music Services, an ABRSM examiner and a well known composer of songs and musicals for primary schools and massed-choral events.

All this experience has come together in the creation of this album of piano pieces, inspired by growing up in the Chiltern Hills. Suitable for players of around grade 4-5 standard, her evocative sound pieces describe a crash-landing hot air balloon, garden invading cows and a even a snake in a pond!

Air Balloon!: One vivid memory I have as a child is of the day that a hot air balloon passed over our house and made an emergency landing on the road in front! The sound of the gas being blown into the balloon to try to keep it high enough to pass the house sounded so loud and intimidating, and then there was the bustle of the neighbours as we all went out into the street to watch. It was both terrifying and exhilarating to watch the balloon float past and then land so near by.

Buzzards Circling: There is something so calming and restful about watching birds of prey circling in the thermal currents of a summer sky. Growing up in the Chilterns gave me plenty of opportunity to watch buzzards and red kites. This piano solo captures the beauty of their flight as they glide so effortlessly through the air.

There’ s A Cow In The Garden Eating The Flowers: Inspired by the memory of seeing an unexpected cow in the garden! This surreal image is captured in a quirky waltz, as I portray both the absurdity of the moment and the sense of wonder I felt as a child, looking out of the window and seeing the cow walking round and eating the flowers. The final phrase articulates my longing: ‘I wish it would come again’.

Wat ching The World Go By: A short, reflective piece, remembering what it was like to have time to just sit and watch the world go by from my bedroom window.

Autumn Skies: A miniature about the beauty of Autumn skies and the poignant sense of loss for a summer gone. Friends I was fortunate to have several children of my own age living close by. We seemed to be forever making dens, playing out in the street and generally enjoying each other’s company. This piece reflects that sense of well-being.

Snake In The Pond: One hot summer I was astonished and scared to see a grass snake cooling off in our garden pond! I watched, both horrified and fascinated, as it rose up from the depths and then disappeared again. Here I portray the sense of the hazy summer afternoon as I peacefully watched the tiny movements of fish in the pond, contrasted with the fear and excitement of seeing the snake appear.

Morning Commute: I recollect many mornings stuck in traffic as my Dad took me to school on his way to work. There is one main road out of the village where I grew up, and that got more and more congested the closer we got to the town. We may not have chatted a lot, but it was always good to be together with my Dad, lost in our own thoughts.

The Witch’s Cottage: My siblings and I had a fascination with a small cottage nearby. It was set back from the road in a dark part of the woods and we called it 'the witch's cottage’. Every time we passed, I imagined I heard the distant cackle of the witch and wished I could catch a glimpse of her.

These pieces are written to complement my other collection, Night Time Impressions, which also draw on childhood recollections, particularly of the woods behind the house where I grew up. - Sarah Baker 2023.

For Tenor Sax. By Various. Instrumental Folio. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard