Voice and piano

SKU: BR.EB-9118

After a Poem by Joachim Sartorius. Composed by Jorg Birkenkotter. Voice; Softcover. Edition Breitkopf.

World premiere: Ludwigslust, July 20, 1997

Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 1997. 12 pages. Duration 7'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 9118. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-9118).

ISBN 9790004181324. 9 x 12 inches.

World premiere: Ludwigslust, July 20, 1997.

Choral SSAA choir

SKU: CF.CM9616

Composed by John Ratledge. Fold. Jbc. Performance. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 2 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9616. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9616).

ISBN 9781491156711. UPC: 680160915255. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: C major. English. Thomas Troeger.

This SSAA work, originally written for SATB voices celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Masterworks Community Chorale in Newnan, Georgia. The inspirational text is Somewhere I Have Never Traveled, a text by the Yale Theologian, Thomas Troeger. Somewhere I Have Never Traveled has potential for building tone and creating a panorama of colors, while at the same time creating emotional soundscapes, all through a delightful text that creates a dreamlike innocence.
It has been a joy to re-voice this original SATB composition for SSAA voices and to collaborate with Heather Orr at Montgomery High School. In July 2014, my dear friend Kathy Bizarth commissioned me to compose a new work celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Masterworks Community Chorale in Newnan, Georgia. It was in September when we agreed on the inspirational text, Somewhere I Have Never Traveled, a text by the Yale Theologian, Thomas Troeger. I moved to Italy in January for a sabbatical, and in February, I spent four days composing the piece at the Palazzo Bassi Brugnatelli, a dear friend's villa in Robbiate, Italy. Interestingly enough, the middle part of the piece (mm. 30-39) and end of the piece came first (mm. 40-62). Completed in Conegliano in late February, this composition is very special to me as it was the first composition I wrote after my mother died, and it was also composed for a dear friend. I have a profound connection to what I hope will be a deeply inspirational composition to those who sing it. Somewhere I Have Never Traveled has real potential for building tone and creating a panorama of colors, while at the same time creating emotional soundscapes, all through a delightful text that creates a dreamlike innocence. Somewhere I have never traveled is the place I want to be... (Me too.).
It has been a joy to re-voice this original SATB composition for SSAA voices and to collaborate with Heather Orr at Montgomery High School. In July 2014, my dear friend Kathy Bizarth commissioned me to compose a new work celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Masterworks Community Chorale in Newnan, Georgia. It was in September when we agreed on the inspirational text, Somewhere I Have Never Traveled, a text by the Yale Theologian, Thomas Troeger. I moved to Italy in January for a sabbatical, and in February, I spent four days composing the piece at the Palazzo Bassi Brugnatelli, a dear friend’s villa in Robbiate, Italy. Interestingly enough, the middle part of the piece (mm. 30-39) and end of the piece came first (mm. 40-62). Completed in Conegliano in late February, this composition is very special to me as it was the first composition I wrote after my mother died, and it was also composed for a dear friend. I have a profound connection to what I hope will be a deeply inspirational composition to those who sing it.Somewhere I Have Never Traveled has real potential for building tone and creating a panorama of colors, while at the same time creating emotional soundscapes, all through a delightful text that creates a dreamlike innocence.Somewhere I have never traveled is the place I want to be... (Me too.).

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Timpani, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SAS6

Composed by Anton Bruckner. Arranged by Kirk Moss. Set of Score and Parts. 20+24+3+15+10+10+2 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 56 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SAS6. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS6).

ISBN 9781491159286. UPC: 680160917860.

Bruck ner began composing the Eighth Symphony, his last completed symphony, in July 1884, working mainly during the summer vacations from his duties at the University of Vienna and the Vienna Conservatory. When he finished the work's revelatory finale, he signed it Hallelujah, and reported enthusiastically, The Finale is the most significant movement of my life. Following the premiere performance, a peer composer penned, Its success was almost without precedent. It was the absolute victory of light over darkness. This work leaps to life with awe-inspiring power in this first-ever setting for string orchestra with optional timpani. Transposed from its original key of C minor/major to D minor/major, the music sits nicely for all parts, ready for any concert or festival. The conductor should encourage students to vary the bow lanes, weight, and speed to produce powerful forte and expressive piano dynamics. Encourage mature players to make expressive fingering choices and to use vibrato. Students should practice coloring the tone and intensity through bowing lanes, variable bow weight, and appropriate bow speeds.
Bruckner began composing the Eighth Symphony, his last completed symphony, in July 1884, working mainly during the summer vacations from his duties at the University of Vienna and the Vienna Conservatory. When he finished the work's revelatory finale, he signed it Hallelujah,” and reported enthusiastically, “The Finale is the most significant movement of my life. Following the premiere performance, a peer composer penned, “Its success was almost without precedent. It was the absolute victory of light over darkness.”This work leaps to life with awe-inspiring power in this first-ever setting for string orchestra with optional timpani. Transposed from its original key of  C minor/major to D minor/major, the music sits nicely for all parts, ready for any concert or festival.The conductor should encourage students to vary the bow lanes, weight, and speed to produce powerful forte and expressive piano dynamics. Encourage mature players to make expressive fingering choices and to use vibrato. Students should practice coloring the tone and intensity through bowing lanes, variable bow weight, and appropriate bow speeds.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Timpani, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SAS6F

Composed by Anton Bruckner. Arranged by Kirk Moss. Full score. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #SAS6F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS6F).

ISBN 9781491159453. UPC: 680160918034.

Bruck ner began composing the Eighth Symphony, his last completed symphony, in July 1884, working mainly during the summer vacations from his duties at the University of Vienna and the Vienna Conservatory. When he finished the work's revelatory finale, he signed it Hallelujah, and reported enthusiastically, The Finale is the most significant movement of my life. Following the premiere performance, a peer composer penned, Its success was almost without precedent. It was the absolute victory of light over darkness. This work leaps to life with awe-inspiring power in this first-ever setting for string orchestra with optional timpani. Transposed from its original key of C minor/major to D minor/major, the music sits nicely for all parts, ready for any concert or festival. The conductor should encourage students to vary the bow lanes, weight, and speed to produce powerful forte and expressive piano dynamics. Encourage mature players to make expressive fingering choices and to use vibrato. Students should practice coloring the tone and intensity through bowing lanes, variable bow weight, and appropriate bow speeds.
Bruckner began composing the Eighth Symphony, his last completed symphony, in July 1884, working mainly during the summer vacations from his duties at the University of Vienna and the Vienna Conservatory. When he finished the work's revelatory finale, he signed it Hallelujah,” and reported enthusiastically, “The Finale is the most significant movement of my life. Following the premiere performance, a peer composer penned, “Its success was almost without precedent. It was the absolute victory of light over darkness.”This work leaps to life with awe-inspiring power in this first-ever setting for string orchestra with optional timpani. Transposed from its original key of  C minor/major to D minor/major, the music sits nicely for all parts, ready for any concert or festival.The conductor should encourage students to vary the bow lanes, weight, and speed to produce powerful forte and expressive piano dynamics. Encourage mature players to make expressive fingering choices and to use vibrato. Students should practice coloring the tone and intensity through bowing lanes, variable bow weight, and appropriate bow speeds.

(A Year's Worth of Themed Worksheets). By Jeanette Morgan. General Music. Level 1-6. Games. Published by Heritage Music Press

Chorus with inst. (12 soloists - choir: SATB. boys(SA) - 2(picc.A-fl).2(cor ang).2(B-clar).1. - 0.1.1.0. - perc(2) - hp.e-db - hps.cel.synth - str: 5.4.3.2.1.)

SKU: BR.DV-7969-02

Opera in 3 Acts. Composed by Siegfried Matthus. Choir; Softcover. Deutscher Verlag.

World premiere: Netzeband, July 12, 1997

Opera; Music theatre; Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Choral score. Composed 1996/97. 20 pages. Deutscher Verlag fur Musik #DV 7969-02. Published by Deutscher Verlag fur Musik (BR.DV-7969-02).

ISBN 9790200471618. 7.5 x 10.5 inches.

Duration: full evening Text by the composer using a text by Walter Jens Place and time: Chamber of the King Philip V. of Spain, Middle of the 18th Century Characters: Farinelli (Countertenor/alto) - King Philip V. of Spain (baritone) - Nicola Porpora (baritone) - The Kings Personal Physician, also Barber (tenor) - The Kings Confessor, also Impresario and Priest (bass) - Maria (Bellino), later Anna Maria Strada (soprano) - Georg Friedrich Handel (baritone) - Jenny, Jim, John, English Opera Troupe (soprano, tenor, baritone) - The young Carlo Broschi (boy treble) The dramaturgical constellation of the subject forced me to use multifaceted and stylistic means. I have used melodic segments from the Farinelli arias that are still extant today, as well as other Baroque vocal and formal elements, models inspired by the Singspiel and the musical, and even a rap piece over a techno rhythm. The musical center of the opera consists of song and the human voice. Farinelli is a bel canto opera. (Siegfried Matthus) Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli, was the brightest star among the castrato tenors of the 18th century. Handels enemies brought him to London so that he could outshine Handels singers. Here, Matthus depicts Farinelli at the Spanish court, ruled by the pathologically melancholy King Philip V. In a review of his life, we relive important stages in the career of the singer, who lived outside of the norm and found his home in the fascinating twilight world between art and artificiality.

Wor ld premiere: Netzeband, July 12, 1997.

String Quartet (2vl,va,vc)

SKU: BR.BG-499

Composed by Norbert Linke. This edition: paperback. Chamber music; Softcover. Edition Gerig. World premiere Darmstadt, July 16, 1963. Music post-1945. Performance score. Composed 1963. 8 pages. Duration 6'. Breitkopf and Haertel #BG 499. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.BG-499).

ISBN 9790004120026. 0 x 0 inches.

World premiere Darmstadt, July 16, 1963.

Piano

SKU: BR.EB-9419

Composed by Helmut Lachenmann. Solo instruments; stapled. Edition Breitkopf. World premiere: Darmstadt (Darmstadter Ferienkurse), July 18, 1962. Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 1961/62. 20 pages. Duration 12'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 9419. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-9419).

ISBN 9790004188965. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Echo Andante , nach meiner Ruckkehr vom Studienaufenthalt bei Luigi Nono in Venedig komponiert, von mir selbst 1962 in Darmstadt uraufgefuhrt, bedeutet - trotz anderer fruherer Arbeiten, die ich nicht verleugnen mag (etwa die Schubert-Variationen ) - zusammen mit Souvenir und Funf Strophen wohl mein Opus 1, mit einer ahnlichen zugleich abschliessend ruckblickenden und aufbrechend vorwartsblickenden Rolle, die etwa Bergs Klaviersonate oder Weberns Passacaglia in deren Schaffen spielte. Ich war gepragt und fasziniert von der Reinheit und Konsequenz des damaligen nonfigurativen Vokalsatzes meines Lehrers Nono, bei welchem die Tone als gehaltene wahrend ihrer Dauer in fliessende Intervallbeziehungen zueinander treten, wobei diese uber flexible Dynamik und Klang- beziehungsweise Vokalfarben noch weiter innerlich artikuliert und hierarchisch abgestuft werden. Mein Vorhaben, von solcher Praxis bei der Entwicklung eines Klaviersatzes auszugehen (Nono hat damals wohlweislich nichts fur Klavier, uberhaupt kaum etwas fur Soloinstrumente geschrieben), war bewusst ein Versuch am widerspenstigen Objekt, wo doch der Klavierklang permanent unter den Handen zerrinnt. Den standig fliehenden Ton als Komponente von sich auf-, ab- und umbauenden Intervallstrukturen rechtzeitig zu nutzen und gerade dadurch den stereotypen Diminuendo-Charakter zugleich bewusst zu machen und wenn schon nicht zu uberwinden, so doch immer wieder zu uberlisten unter Einbeziehung von Pedal- und Flageolett-Techniken (mittels stumm gedruckter Tasten), aber auch durch Einbeziehung von tonalen Konsonanzen als horbar gemachten Obertonspektren, fuhrte zu Ergebnissen, in denen der Ausgangswiderspruch sich selbst thematisierte und die Form des Stuckes regelte. Andererseits fuhrte solche Auseinandersetzung mit dem Vorbild Nono zugleich von dessen Idiom weg zu einem Klangdenken, in dem Struktur nicht Mittel zu expressiven Zwecken, sondern Expressivitat als vorweg Gegebenes, den Mitteln bereits Anhaftendes, zum Ausgangspunkt fur strukturelle Abenteuer wurde. (Helmut Lachenmann, 1962) CDs: Marino Formenti (piano) CD Col legno WWE 20222 Steffen Schleiermacher (piano) CD MDG 613 1005-2 Roland Keller (piano) CD col legno 429 356-2 Helmut Lachenmann (piano) CD NEOS 11630

World premiere: Darmstadt (Darmstadter Ferienkurse), July 18, 1962.

Piano

SKU: BR.EB-9428

Composed by Nicola Campogrande. Solo instruments; stapled. Edition Breitkopf. New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 2021. 8 pages. Duration 4'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 9428. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-9428).

ISBN 9790004189054. 9 x 12 inches.

The Travel Preludes are three short pieces ideally conceived for opening a concert.The first, Urgent Call, is like a bell calling the audience and stressing the importance - and at times the urgency - of making music. The second prelude, The Art of Taking a Seat, has to do with that carefulness, kindness and attention the attendance of a concert requires from the audience. Because to take a seat, to concentrate and to open heart and mind to the music is an art everybody should practice. The third piece, In Praise of Discretion, is an homage to all those musicians, who enter the stage without pretensions or theatrics, being able to concentrate on nothing but the music itself. (Nicola Campogrande, July 2021 ). Sono tre brevi pagine, idealmente pensate per aprire un concerto. La prima, Urgent call, e come un campanello che richiama il pubblico e gli ricorda in modo deciso quanto sia importante - e talvolta davvero urgente - la pratica della musica. La seconda, The Art of Taking a Seat, ha a che fare con la cura, il garbo, l'attenzione che si richiedono a chi assiste a un concerto. Perche sedersi, concentrarsi, aprire il cuore e il cervello alla musica sono davvero un'arte che tutti dovrebbero conoscere. La terza, In Praise of Discretion, e un elogio agli interpreti che salgono sul palcoscenico senza enfasi, senza teatralita, e sanno concentrarsi sulla musica. (Nicola Campogrande, luglio 2021)

World premiere: Cernobbio/Italy, Piazza del Risorgimento, July 1, 2021.

Piano solo

SKU: HH.HH560-SOL

Composed by J.N. Hummel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Sarah Jenner. Playing score. Edition HH Music Publishers #HH560-SOL. Published by Edition HH Music Publishers (HH.HH560-SOL).

ISBN 9790708185758.

The Haffner symphony was composed at the request of Leopold Mozart for the celebrations at the ennoblement of Wolfgang’s childhood friend, Sigmund Haffner, in Salzburg on 29 July 1782. Mozart was under considerable pressure at this time with, amongst other professional commitments, preparations for the opening performance of Die Entfühtung aus dem Serail on 16 July, and the necessary arrangements for his forthcoming marriage to Constanze on 4 August. It is unclear from the surviving evidence (the relevant correspondence between Wolfgang and Leopold at this period is incomplete) whether the symphony arrived at Salzburg in time for the Haffner celebrations. The symphony was first performed in Vienna, under Mozart’s direction, at the Hofburgtheater on 23 March 1783 in the presence of the Emperor.

Oboe(s) solo

SKU: BR.EB-8343

Composed by Nicolaus A. Huber. Solo instruments; stapled. Edition Breitkopf. World premiere: Montepulciano, July 1982. Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 1981. 12 pages. Duration 14'30. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 8343. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-8343).

ISBN 9790004176511. 9 x 12 inches.

Vor und zuruck ist aus einem Rhythmus-Modell der 13. Diabelli-Variation von Beethoven entwickelt. Daraus sind alle rhythmischen Verhaltnisse nach den einzeln veranderbaren Kategorien a) Lange des Modells, b) Zahl der Anschlage, c) Proportion der Dauern abgeleitet. Die verschiedenen spieltechnischen Moglichkeiten der Oboe hinsichtlich der Dynamik, der Klangfarbe (Alternativgriffe fur einen Ton), der Klangcharakteristik, der Register, der Artikulationen und deren vielfaltige Mischung sowie die einkomponierte korperliche Anstrengung des Interpreten farben und ,,instrumentieren, ebenfalls dem Rhythmus-Modell gehorchend, drei Ausdruckscharakteristiken . Diese knupfen in stets veranderter Reihenfolge aneinander an und bilden dadurch, dass sie bei jedem Auftauchen kompositorisch neu formuliert sind, die Form des Stuckes als eines fortlaufenden, spiralartigen Prozesses. Neben diesem ,,Vor und zuruck gibt es auch ein historisches: Aus Beethovens Rhythmusmodell wird ein Stuck mit fortschrittlichen Elementen unserer Zeit. (Nicolaus A. Huber, 1981) CDs: Matthias Arter CD col legno WWE 1CD 20009 Christian Hommel CD ars musici FMF AM 1224-2 Bibliography : Nimczik , Ortwin: Konzeptionelle Rhythmuskomposition. ,,Vor und zuruck fur Oboe (1981) von Nicolaus A. Huber, in: Neue Musik vermitteln. Analysen - Interpretationen - Unterricht, hrsg. von Hans Bassler, Ortwin Nimczik und Peter W. Schatt, Mainz: Schott 2004, pp. 98-111. Schick , Tobias Eduard: Weltbezuge in der Musik Mathias Spahlingers (Beihefte zum Archiv fur Musikwissenschaft, Band 80), Stuttgart; Franz Steiner 2018, here p. 101.

World premiere: Montepulciano, July 1982.

Organ

SKU: BR.BG-1312

Composed by Hans Ulrich Lehmann. This edition: paperback. Solo instruments; Softcover. Edition Gerig. World premiere Kassel, July 13, 1977. Music post-1945. Score. Composed 1976. 8 pages. Duration 6-8'. Breitkopf and Haertel #BG 1312. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.BG-1312).

ISBN 9790004122648. 0 x 0 inches.

World premiere: Kassel, July 13, 1977.

Chamber Music String Quartet

SKU: PR.114416260

Composed by Samuel Adler. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed August 19 2013. 36+16+12+12+12 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41626. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114416260).

ISBN 9781491101070. UPC: 680160620043. 9 x 12 inches.

Adler's milestone String Quartet No. 10 was composed for the Cassatt String Quartet for performance at the Bowdoin International Music Festival's 50th Anniversary season in 2014. Built in a single movement of contrasting sections, Adler's 10th will continue to be featured in upcoming concerts by the Cassatt Quartet, including a performance in Beijing in July.
The String Quartet No. 10 was written in 2013 for the 50th anniversary of the Bowdoin International Summer Music Festival and is dedicated to the Cassatt Quartet who premiered the work during the 50th anniversary celebration in July 2014.  The work was written with a generous grant from the Fromm Music Foundation.The 10th String Quartet is in one continuous movement but divided into four sections.  The first section is a slow introduction which presents the basic harmonic material of the entire work.  This is suddenly interrupted by a very agitated movement forming a great contrast to the calm of the beginning.  This rhythmic drive comes to a stop and is relieved by the third section which is a variation of the beginning, but is a bit longer and more developed.  This is followed by the final section which again captures the agitation of the second section and brings the work to a wild and most aggressive end.—Samuel Adler.

By John G. Mortimer. For 3 trumpets (or 3 cornets) and piano/keyboard (or CD accompaniment). Swiss import. Play Along. Level: 3. Sheet music and accompaniment CD. Published by Editions Marc Reift. (EMR 6163)

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.30796

Composed by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Jack Bullock. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Concert Band. 4th of July; Patriotic; Summer. Score and Part(s). 118 pages. Belwin Music #00-30796. Published by Belwin Music (AP.30796).

UPC: 038081336404. English. Words by Katharine Lee Bates.

A grand arrangement of this highly patriotic theme is sure to bring pride to your ensemble. The familiar verse can be used as a sing-along if desired. The craft of this particular arrangement is that endurance and range has been carefully considered ensuring a dramatic close to a program while not overwhelming any one section of your band. Full of emotion, a certain winner!

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.39606S

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. 4th of July; Patriotic; Summer. Score. 20 pages. Alfred Music #00-39606S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.39606S).

UPC: 038081454641. English.

This piece was inspired by the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic acts of the first responders. Heroes surround us in life; this piece pays tribute to our everyday heroes, such as our parents, teachers, and peers. (2:10) Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band Book 2, Level 3. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Flute & Piano

SKU: SU.97023310

For Flute & Piano. Composed by William Thomas McKinley. Woodwinds, Flute/Piccolo. Accompanied by piano. Score & Parts. Notevole Music Publishing #97023310. Published by Notevole Music Publishing (SU.97023310).

Inspired by the French Romantic and Impressionist traditions, my romances for fute and piano, composed during late July and early August 1984, was carefully conceived for the marvelous lyrical and technical gifts of Robert Stallman and Richard Goode, to whom the work is warmly dedicated. All three Romances, although brief in duration, unfold with a sense of large gesture and design. The first Romance is in 3/4 time and flows generally in the manner of a lyrical waltz with occasional turbulent interruptions. The second Romance is in 4/4 time, unfolding in a stately Baroque-like manner, and the third Romance is in 2/4 time, melodically expansive and often tempestuous. All three Romances strive to honor the goals of traditional performance practice while, at the same time, they create an energy and drama of modernity and contemporary richness. And for these goals I am indebted to so many of the most outstanding performers and conductors of our time with whom I have worked and from whom I have learned much– those who have demonstrated the importance of preserving in addition to further developing those significant natural attributes of musical expression and traditional performance practice which are so often ignored in contemporary compositional values. — William Thomas McKinleyFlute & Piano Duration: 14' Composed: 1984 Published by: Notevole Music Publishing.

Marching Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.40230S

Arranged by Ralph Ford. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Mega Sounds for Marching Band. 4th of July; Patriotic; Summer. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:25. Alfred Music #00-40230S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.40230S).

UPC: 038081459394. English.

Veteran arranger Ralph Ford combines five well-known American melodies into a stirring arrangement that would be perfect for your next parade, civic or community event, or halftime show. This chart is very playable and will be ready to perform after just a few rehearsals. (1:25).

Violin and Piano (Violin)

SKU: HL.14004213

Composed by Lennox Berkeley. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 56 pages. Chester Music #CH55778. Published by Chester Music (HL.14004213).

9.0x12.0x0.175 inches.

Five Pieces for Violin and Orchestra was commissioned by Frederick Grinke and completed on 20 December 1961. The BBC Symphony Orchestra with Frederick Grinke (violin) and conducted by the composer, gave the first performance on 31 July 1962 at the Royal Albert Hall, London during the BBC Proms season. This work is so constructed that each piece is complete in itself and can be played separately, while at the same time the whole set of five constitutes a structural unit. A basic motif consisting of a rising semitone followed by a falling tone, and its inversion plays an important part in every piece. Thus the first piece, which is of a slow and meditative character, begins with this theme in the bass. It is also heard in the first entry of the solo part, and thereafter every episode is in some way derived from it. The next piece, a vigorous and strongly marked 'allegro', uses the semitone of the original figure as its starting point. A second theme appears, first on the horns and is later taken up by the solo violin, while a third section has the initial idea as its accompaniment. Next comes an extended scherzo in free form very closely based on initial motif. The fourth is a purely melodic piece containing allusions in its middle section to the basic figure. Here the strings only are used for accompaniment. In the first section, violas and cellos are divided in the middle section, and all the strings are used in the last, which is otherwise an almost exact repetition of the opening. The Finale is a lighter movement than the others, concerned mainly with giving the soloist material for display, but not unconnected with what has gone before.

Concert Band

SKU: SU.91140241

For Concert Band. Composed by Edward Knight. Concert Band/Wind Ensemble. Full Score. Subito Music Corporation #91140241. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.91140241).

Cold War space race culminates withmoon landing on July 20, 1969.Featured body percussion; tango theme; theatrical.GRADE 4Instrumentation: Concert Band [picc. 2fl, ob, 3cl, bcl, bn, 2asx, tsx, bari; 3tp, 2hn, 3tb, euph, tba; 3perc, drm set, 2mar, vibr]
Duration: 4'
Composed: 2018
Published by: Subito Music Publishing
AMERICAN WONDERS is a set of lyrical symphonic band works created by composer Edward Knight in collaboration with nationally known music educator Michael Raiber, and award-winning journalist M.J. Alexander, inspired by episodes from American history. These cross-curricular pieces focus on specific areas of musical growth in individual musicianship and ensemble experience. Each piece has unique features that offer musicians and teachers learning experiences beyond typical repertoire for bands at these performance levels.