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.
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 Kief...(+)
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.
Tum Balalaika Orchestre [Conducteur] - Facile Belwin
Orchestra - Grade 2 SKU: AP.41189S Arranged by Steven H. Brook. MakeMusic...(+)
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.
Tum Balalaika Orchestre à Cordes [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Belwin
Arranged by Steven H. Brook. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin...(+)
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. Interme...(+)
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 M...(+)
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.
O Waly, Waly Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2 SKU: XC.ICB1908FS A Setting of The...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 2
SKU:
XC.ICB1908FS
A
Setting of The Water Is
Wide. Composed by Jon
Bubbett. Intermezzo Band
Series. Concert and
Contest. Classical,
Acoustic, Folk. Score.
Excelcia Music Publishing
#ICB1908FS. Published by
Excelcia Music Publishing
(XC.ICB1908FS).
UPC:
812598031430. 9 x 12
inches.
O Waly,
Waly (The Water Is Wide)
is a haunting melody of
love found and love lost.
From composer/arranger
Jon Bubbett this ancient
melody is now available
to players at all levels
to enjoy this beautiful
melody of longing. Ocean
drums should continue to
sound after the last
notes as the winds fade
away like morning
dew.
O Waly, Waly Orchestre d'harmonie - Facile Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2 SKU: XC.ICB1908 A Setting of The W...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 2
SKU:
XC.ICB1908
A
Setting of The Water Is
Wide. Composed by Jon
Bubbett. Intermezzo Band
Series. Concert and
Contest. Classical,
Acoustic, Folk. Set of
parts. Excelcia Music
Publishing #ICB1908.
Published by Excelcia
Music Publishing
(XC.ICB1908).
UPC:
812598032055. 9 x 12
inches.
O Waly,
Waly (The Water Is Wide)
is a haunting melody of
love found and love lost.
From composer/arranger
Jon Bubbett this ancient
melody is now available
to players at all levels
to enjoy this beautiful
melody of longing. Ocean
drums should continue to
sound after the last
notes as the winds fade
away like morning
dew.
Ave Maria Chorale TTBB TTBB [Octavo] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Opt. Flute. (TTBB). Ch...(+)
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).
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.
Ave Maria Chorale 2 parties 2 parties [Octavo] - Facile Alfred Publishing
By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Choir. (2-Part). Chora...(+)
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 avai...(+)
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/Repert...(+)
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 a...(+)
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
((Cherokee Hymn)). By Traditional. Arranged by James Green. For Choral, Drums, F...(+)
((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
Freedom's Voice Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications
Concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-4549-01 Composed by Shaffer. Concert B...(+)
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!
Land of the Silver Birch Quintette de Cuivres: 2 trompettes, Cor, trombone, tuba Eighth Note Publications
By Donald Coakley. Arranged by David Marlatt. For Brass Quintet (Opt. Percussion...(+)
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 Bre...(+)
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).
Ave Maria Chorale 3 parties SSA, Piano Alfred Publishing
Edited by and arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. Choir Sacred. For Opt. Flute (Women's C...(+)
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
Freedom's Voice Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications
Concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-4549-75 Composed by Shaffer. Concert B...(+)
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!
My Candles Orchestre [Conducteur] - Facile Highland/Etling
Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.45880S In the Window. Arranged by Br...(+)
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. Sco...(+)
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).
Journey (Paddle Song) Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Hal Leonard
Score and Parts Concert Band (Score and Parts) - Grade 2 SKU: HL.4008799 ...(+)
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.
Ave Maria Chorale SATB SATB [Octavo] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
By Guilio Caccini. Arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen. For Choir. (SATB). Choral ...(+)
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. Arran...(+)
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.