(Parts). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Masterworks; Part(s); Quartet; String Quartet. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music

By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Piano (Bass voice; Tenor voice). Book; Masterworks; Solo; Vocal Collection. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Advanced; Intermediate. Published by Faber Music

By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Secular. For with Piano (SATB choir). Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music

Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Sacred. Published by Faber Music

By Benjamin Britten. (Medium Voice). Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Size 8.5x11 inches. 22 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

(Orchestration by Colin Matthews for High Voice and Strings). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Edited by Colin Matthews. For Strings, High Voice (Full Score). Boosey and Hawkes Scores/Books. Softcover. 32 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060120305. Published by Boo

Vocal Score. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Arthur Oldham. (Vocal Score). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Book only. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 88 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

From Gloriana. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB DV A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 23 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Book; Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Collection; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition: Choral Programme Series. 20th Century; Christmas; Masterwork; Sacred; Winter

Works for Organ Solo. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Timothy Bond, Colin Matthews. (Organ). Size 9x12 inches. 13 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). 5 or More; Performance Music Ensemble; Solo Small Ensembles; Wind Band. Faber Edition: Faber Wind Band Series. 20th Century; Masterwork. Part(s); Score. Faber Music #12-0571564917. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571564917).

(Arranged for Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra Vocal Score). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Arranged by Colin Matthews. For Piano/Keyboard, Mezzo-Soprano (Vocal Score). Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Softcover. 20 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060124525. Published by Boo

By John Winstead. Music Minus One. Softcover with CD. 28 pages. Music Minus One #MMO3414. Published by Music Minus One (HL.147462).

Composed by Various. Edited by Richard Walters. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Opera. Softcover. 258 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Choral Double bass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9735

Jubilate Agno. Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. 16 pages. Duration 0:03:05. Carl Fischer Music #CM9735. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9735).

ISBN 9781491161159. UPC: 680160919741. Key: A minor. Latin, English. Christopher Smart and ZRS.

Origins of the Tarantella The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (little spider), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the poison, the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship. Origins of the Text Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as Kit Smart or Jack Smart, was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor's prison, was common during this period if one's debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [Rejoice in the Lamb] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart's writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart's Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance: theraphosa [teh-rah-fo-sa] a genus of tarantula spiders bellicose [beh-lee-ko-sah] hostile; aggressive odiosa [o-dee-o-sa] hateful; vexation tenebrosa [teh-neh-bro-sa] creeping; dark nemorosa [neh-mo-ro-sa] wooded; shady lapidosa [lah-pee-do-sa] stony area; gritty The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work. About the Composer Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. Performance Notes Text: In Latin, the r is flipped; use s instead of z on endings such as phosa, cosa, and so on; the Latin o is a cross between oh and aw; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an o for consistency. The director will blend the oh and aw in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, tarantula is pronounced tah-rah-n-too-lah (avoid teh-ran-choo-luh) within the confines of this text. Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico. In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah� �€ (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luhâ €) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.
The tarantella is a popular southern Italian dance with origins in the 11th century. (There is even some mention of the tarantella in ancient Greek mythology.) Of the possible sources of the dance, the most popular comes from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum (“little spider”), Italy. During harvest, workers in the field were sometimes bitten by the tarantula spider. To combat the “poison,” the afflicted workers went into a frenetic, almost musical exorcism to sweat the venom out of their pores. In the millennium since, the very energetic nature of the dance has remained, although the curative focus of the dance has given way to more enjoyable endeavors, even stately courtship.Christopher Smart (1722-1771), also known as “Kit Smart” or “Jack Smart,” was born in Kent, England and suffered from what is now believed to be acute asthma and other health issues as a child. As such, he did not work in the fields, but spent much time reading and writing, a passion that he nurtured for a lifetime. Well known in London literary circles, his career as a writer floundered due to mounting debts and his falling out of favor with the literary establishment: Sadly, he was forced to confinement at St. Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics, though this was based on his mounting debt, and not on insanity. (Confinement, or debtor’s prison, was common during this period if one’s debts could not be paid.) During his confinement, he worked on two of his most famous works, Jubilate Agno and A Song of David. (Part of Jubilate Agno [“Rejoice in the Lamb”] was set to music by English composer, Benjamin Britten.) Smart’s writing style (which, at times, bordered on the absurd), along with his many obsessions, lead to frequent misperceptions of his work and his lucidity. In this present work, portions of Smart’s Jubilate Agno were used in mm. 24-31, 103-110 and 149-156. The remaining text was gathered by the composer, including the rapid, almost patter-like, delivery of words from A-Z in the alphabet. (Christopher Smart had a preoccupation with the alphabet.) These words both rhyme and accentuate the frenetic nature of the spider dance:The convergence, then, of the medieval tarantella (spider dance), the writings of a brilliant poet who bordered on the absurd, and the infusion of strong, descriptive and otherwise random, rhyming words, synthesizes to make dramatic lyrics for this work.Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. He has served as Professor of Music at three universities (an Endowed Professor at two), conducted 47 all-state choirs, and directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, among other American venues. Randall guest conducts full-time, and composes from his home studios on Merritt Island, Florida and in Sandia Park, New Mexico.In Latin, the “r” is flipped; use “s” instead of “z” on endings such as “phosa,” “cosa,” and so on; the Latin “o” is a cross between “oh” and “aw”; in the transliteration above, I chose to simply use an “o” for consistency. The director will blend the “oh” and “aw” in the rehearsals to his/her own preference. Lastly, “tarantula” is pronounced “tah-rah-n-too-lah� �€ (avoid “teh-ran-choo-luhâ €) within the confines of this text.Stomp: This can be done by the entire chorus, or just the first row. It is as much visual as it is auditory. The string quartet is preferred over piano when that option affords itself. I created a piano score that is a viable option and included it in the piano/vocal score if a performance uses chorus/piano.

20 iconic pieces of British classical music specially arranged for intermediate piano solo, plus a pull-out print of the striking cover artwork. Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Collection. The Piano Player Series. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Traditional. Book. Faber Music #12- 0571541690. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Various. Edited by Richard Walters. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Opera. Softcover. 226 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Intermediate to Early Advanced Level. Composed by Various. BH Piano. Softcover. 208 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

SKU: AP.12-0571100236

Composed by Benjamin Britten. Masterworks; Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Book. Faber Music #12-0571100236. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571100236).

ISBN 9780571100231. UPC: 571100236000. English.

This is the full text of the speech made by Benjamin Britten when he was presented with the first Aspen Award at Aspen, Colorado, on 31st July, 1964.

It is a fascinating document in which, for the first time, Britten set down some of his beliefs and convictions as an artist. The speech, which has been constantly quoted and referred to in the years since its first publication, not only throws light on his creative personality and practice but also illuminates many of the issues which are the concern of all those with an interest in the arts of the present day. It has long been out of print and this re-issue of the original edition will undoubtedly find many new readers.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare/Bra ss Band - Grade 2

SKU: HL.44001284

Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Opening Pieces. Score Only. Composed 1987. De Haske Publications #870078. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44001284).

UPC: 073999012842. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Purcell composed this brilliant theme as incidental music for his work Abdelazar (1693). Three centuries later Benjamin Britten used it in his symphonic work The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (with the subtitle Variation and Fugue on a theme of Purcell) and it became famous. This arrangement by Jan de Haan remains faithful to Britten's intentions featuring the different tembres of the instruments. Rondo entrances the listener with its varied tone colours and its solemn grandeur.

Das Rondo aus dem Stuck Abdelazer oder die Rache des Mohren ist eines der bekanntesten Stucke von Purcell - nicht zuletzt, weil Benjamin Britten es fur seinen beruhmten Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra verwendete. Dank Jan de Haans Bearbeitung fur Blasorchester konnen nun auch Blasorchester jeder Altersgruppe das Rondo zu feierlichen Anlassen erklingen lassen.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band/Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-0870078-216

Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Jan de Haan. Your Favorite Classics. Opening Pieces. Score Only. Composed 1987. De Haske Publications #DHP 0870078-216. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0870078-216).

Purcell composed this brilliant theme as incidental music for his work Abdelazar (1693). Three centuries later Benjamin Britten used it in his symphonic work The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (with the subtitle Variation and Fugue on a theme of Purcell) and it became famous. This arrangement by Jan de Haan remains faithful to Britten’s intentions featuring the different tembres of the instruments. Rondo entrances the listener with its varied tone colours and its solemn grandeur.

Das Rondo aus dem Stück Abdelazer oder die Rache des Mohren ist eines der bekanntesten Stücke von Purcell - nicht zuletzt, weil Benjamin Britten es für seinen berühmten Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra verwendete. Dank Jan de Haans Bearbeitung für Blasorchester können nun auch Blasorchester jeder Altersgruppe das Rondo zu feierlichen Anlässen erklingen lassen.

Realizations by Benjamin Britten High Voice. Composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Edited by Benjamin Britten. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Classical, English. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051934164. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

God Save the Queen. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB divisi). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 4 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Purcell and D. Farnon. Concert Band. Band Music. Grade 3. Score and set of parts

Realizations by Benjamin Britten Medium/Low Voice. Composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Edited by Benjamin Britten. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Classical, English. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051934171. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Viola and Piano - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14042969

Composed by Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Martin Outram. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Chester Music #CH81939. Published by Chester Music (HL.14042969).

ISBN 9781783053919.

Port rait No.2 'E.B.B' is taken from Two Portraits for Strings composed by Benjamin Britten . This fantastic, flowing Viola solo over, soft, staccato Piano chords really expresses a range of gripping emotions. Here it is present in a version arranged for Viola and Piano by  Martin Outram,  violist of the Maggini Quartet.