Orchestra

SKU: HL.14027993

Composed by Poul Ruders. Music Sales America. Classical. Score. Composed 2006. 164 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30602. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14027993).

ISBN 9788759811832. English.

Premiered at the festival 'Magma Berlin 2002' by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Robertson, 29th November 2002.

3 Flutes, 1st and 2nd also Alto Flutes in G, 3rd also Piccolo
3 Oboes, 3rd also Cor Anglais in F
3 Clarinets in Bb, 3rd also Bass Clarinet in Bb
3 Bassoons, 3rd also Contra Bassoon

4 Horn in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
3 Trombones
1 Tuba

Timpani
4 Percussion, four players
Player 1 - Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Water Chime, Bell Tree, Japanese Wood Blocks, Cymbal (Suspended), TamTam (Medium)
Player 2 - Triangle, Tubular Bells, Crotales, Marimba, Chinese Cymbal
Player 3 - TamTam (Large), Java Gong(Large, very low), Bell Lyra (Handheld), Sizzle Cymbal
Player 4 - Bass Drum, Glockenspiel, Xylophone

1 Harp

1 Piano, also Celesta

Strings - 16/14/12/10/8

All transposing instruments are notated in their relevant transpositions.
Any accidental apply only to the note that it immediately precedes, except tied notes.
Naturals appear occasionally 'for safety'.

'LIST ENING EARTH' is a symphonic drama, a one- movement composition in four parts based on the work by two writers, Joseph Addison (1672-1719) and W.H.Auden (1907-1973). Joseph Addison is not particularly well known; he was English, a classical scholar, essayist, poet and politician, but one of his hymns was used by Benjamin Britten. in his setting of a Thomas Tallis canon.
The hymn is singularly beautiful and being a composer always inspired by extramusical stimuli such as poems, nature, paintings, I was immediately convinced when I carne across the Addison hymn, that here was exactly what I wanted to use as my major source of inspiration for this piece, commissioned by and written for The Berlin Philharmonic.
I don't refer to the hymn in its entirety, but have chosen the following 3 excerpts, all acting as mottos for the first three sections of the piece, thus turning the piece into a straightforward tonepoem in the classical.

Orchestra (FULL SCORE)

SKU: HL.263038

For Orchestra. Composed by John Luther Adams. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2017. 162 pages. Chester Music #CH87131. Published by Chester Music (HL.263038).

UPC: 888680952907. 12.0x16.5x0.565 inches.

“Over the years my orchestral music has become simpler and more expansive. Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing (1991-95) contains four different musical textures. In the White Silence (1998) has three. For Lou Harrison (2002) reduces this to just two. In Dark Waves (2007), I finally got to one. When I first heard that piece I began to wonder if I could sustain a similar sound for a longer span of time. The result is Become Ocean, a meditation on the vast, deep and mysterious tides of existence. The title is borrowed from a mesostic verse that John Cage wrote in honor of Lou Harrison's birthday. Likening Harrison's music to a river in delta, Cage writes: Listening to it we become ocean. Life on this earth first emerged from the sea. And as the polar ice melts and sea level rises, we humans find ourselves facing the prospect that once again we may quite literally become ocean.” John Luther Adams.

(Orchestra)

SKU: HP.8335

Composed by Allen Pote. Christmas, choral cantata. Christmas Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Value Pack (10 Listening CDs). Hope Publishing Company #8335. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8335).

UPC: 763628183356. Tom S. Long.

Christmas Musical This adult Christmas cantata comes from the writing team of Tom Long and Allen Pote. Traditional carols, original music, lyrics, and scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew are all used to tell the Christmas story. Options are provided for using candles and actor tableaux to embellish the performance. The performance time of 25 minutes makes this ideal for use as part of the worship service. The orchestration is by Joel Raney, which includes a Conductor's Score as well as Percussion (windchimes, chime, suspended cymbal, orchestra bells, timpani, snare drum, tambourine, triangle, bell tree), Flute, Oboe, Trumpet in B-flat, Horn in F, Cello, and Electric Bass.

(Orchestra)

SKU: HP.8332

Composed by Allen Pote. Christmas, choral cantata. Christmas Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Listening CD. Hope Publishing Company #8332. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8332).

UPC: 763628983321. Tom S. Long.

Christmas Musical This adult Christmas cantata comes from the writing team of Tom Long and Allen Pote. Traditional carols, original music, lyrics, and scripture from the gospels of Luke and Matthew are all used to tell the Christmas story. Options are provided for using candles and actor tableaux to embellish the performance. The performance time of 25 minutes makes this ideal for use as part of the worship service. The orchestration is by Joel Raney, which includes a Conductor's Score as well as Percussion (windchimes, chime, suspended cymbal, orchestra bells, timpani, snare drum, tambourine, triangle, bell tree), Flute, Oboe, Trumpet in B-flat, Horn in F, Cello, and Electric Bass.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.31577

Arranged by John O'Reilly. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling Strictly Strings. Christmas. Score and Part(s). 72 pages. Highland/Etling #00-31577. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.31577).

UPC: 038081345550. English.

A warm and easy holiday arrangement of Still, Still, Still and The First Noel that will grace your holiday concert stage as well as broaden your students' listening and technical abilities. Both tunes are presented on their own and then combined to conclude this lyrical arrangement. Rhythmically it is quite easy, which will enable your young players to focus on achieving a good balance between melody and harmony. Correlates with Strictly Strings Book 1, Page 32.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44796

Melodious Ups and Downs. Composed by Steven H. Brook. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Novelty. Score and Part(s). 72 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-44796. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44796).

UPC: 038081517254. English.

The perfect technical piece for developing tone, listening skills, string crossings, smooth bow changes, and independence; as well as celebrating beautiful days at a park as melodies and dynamics move up and down between sections, as on a seesaw.

The lines of music that the various instruments have weave up and down across each other as friendships weave throughout our lives. Imagine a leisurely day at the park, perhaps on a seesaw, and ponder this poem by the composer, Steven H. Brook.

While pleasant breezes grace the sky, and clouds of joy drift gently by, our friendship bonds, we learn to play---and now, with you, we share today. (2:00).

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49465

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score and Part(s). Duration 2:05. Highland/Etling #00-49465. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49465).

ISBN 9781470650209. UPC: 038081570983. English.

Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections and simple quarter and half note accompaniment parts help keep everyone together. The optional piano accompaniment sets the pace with even 8th notes, helping young players subdivide their rhythms. Part independence and note range are minimized while doubling and repetition are emphasized, making this an easy piece for kids to master. Midnight Mischief by Doug Spata is a fun piece that kids will love to play while supporting essential ensemble playing and listening skills. (2:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

By Jacques Offenbach. Arranged by Richard Meyer. Music by Jacques Offenbach / arr. Richard Meyer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. First Philharmonic. Level: 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score and Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Essential Elements. Play Along. Softcover conductor's book, accompaniment CD, and DVD. 360 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Full Orchestra

SKU: HL.4491448

Score and Parts. By The Who. By Pete Townshend. Arranged by Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini Concert Library. Movies, Musicals, Rock. Softcover, Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4491448).

UPC: 888680009595. 10.5x14 inches.

Performa nce time - ca. 7:00 Performance time - ca. 4:30

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44838

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Novelty. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-44838. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44838).

UPC: 038081518343. English.

This stylish all-pizzicato dance written by Doug Spata for late beginner orchestras will delight students and audiences. The notes and rhythms may be simple, but the bubbly melodies in each part provide fun fingering challenges. A call-and-response section in the middle develops listening skills, and teachers will value the left-hand workout, reading skills, and experience with dynamic changes that this piece promotes. (1:50).

Orchestra

SKU: PR.416415760

For Really Big Orchestra. Composed by PDQ Bach. Edited by Prof. Peter Schickele. Study Score. With Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41576. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416415760).

UPC: 680160636532. 9 x 12 inches.

The 1712 Overture stands out in P.D.Q. Bach's oeuvre for two reasons, among others: it is by far the most programmatic instrumental piece among those by the minimeister of Wein-am-Rhein so far unearthed, and 2) its discovery has led to a revelation about the composer's father, Johann Sebastian Bach, that has exploded like a bombshell on the usually serene musicological landscape. The overture is based on an anecdote told to P.D.Q. Bach by a cousin, Peter Ulrich. Since P.U. Bach lived in Dudeldorf, only a few miles down the road from Wein-am-Rhein, he was P.D.Q.'s closest relative, and he was, in fact, one of the few members of the family who was on speaking terms with P.D.Q. The story, related to P.D.Q. (fortunately for us posterity types) in a letter, may be summarized thus: The town of Dudeldorf was founded by two brothers, Rudi and Dieter Dudel, early in the 18th century. Rudi remained mayor of the newborn burg for the rest of his long life, but Dieter had a dream of starting a musicians' colony, an entire city devoted to music, which dream, he finally decided, could be realized only in the New World. In 1712, he and several other bagpipers sailed to Boston, never to return to Germany. (Henceforth, Rudi became known as der deutscher Dudel and Dieter as the Yankee Dudel). Unfortunately, the head of the Boston Musicians' Guild had gotten wind of Dudel's plans, and Wilhelm Wiesel (pron. VEE-zle), known none too affectionately around town as Wiesel the Weasel, was not about to share what few gigs there were in colonial America with more foreigners and outside agitators. He and his cronies were on hand to meet Dudel's boat when it pulled into Boston Harbor; they intended to prevent the newcomers' disembarkation, but Dudel and his companions managed to escape to the other side of the bay in a dinghy, landing with just enough time to rent a carriage and horses before hearing the sound of The Weasel and his men, who had had to come around the long way. The Germans headed West, with the Bostonians in furious pursuit. soon the city had been left far behind, and by midnight so had the pursuers; Dieter Dudel decided that it was safe for him and his men to stop and sleep until daybreak. When they awoke, they found that they were in a beautiful landscape of low, forested mountains and pleasant fields, warmed by the brilliant morning sun and serenaded by an entrancing variety of birds. Here, Dudel thought, her is where I will build my colony. The immigrants continued down the road at a leisurely pace until they came upon a little church, all by itself in the countryside, from which there suddenly emanated the sounds of a pipe organ. At this point, the temptation to quote from P.U. Bach's letter to P.D.Q. cannot be resisted: They went inside and, after listening to the glorious music for a while, introduced themselves to the organist. And who do you think it was? Are you ready for this -- it was your old man! Hey, no kidding -- you know, I'm sure, that your father was the guy to get when it came to testing new organs, and whoever had that one in Massachusetts built offered old Sebastian a tidy sum to go over there and check it out. The unexpected meeting with J.S. Bach and his sponsors was interrupted by the sound of horse hooves, as the dreaded Wiesel and his men thundered on to the scene. They had been riding all night, however, and they were no spring chickens to start with, and as soon as they reached the church they all dropped, exhausted, to the ground. The elated Germans rang the church bells and offered to buy everyone a beer at the nearest tavern. There they were taught, and joined in singing, what might be called the national anthem of the New World. The melody of this pre-revolutionary patriotic song is still remembered (P.D.Q. Bach quotes it, in the bass instruments, near the end of the overture), but is words are now all but forgotten: Freedom, of thee we sing, Freedom e'er is our goal; Death to the English King, Long live Rock and Ross. The striking paucity of biographical references to Johann Sebastian Bah during the year 1712 can now be explained: he was abroad for a significant part of that year, testing organs in the British Colonies. That this revelation has not been accepted as fact by the musicological establishment is no surprise, since it means that a lot of books would have to be rewritten. The members of that establishment haven't even accepted the existence of P.D.Q. Bach, one of whose major works the 1712 Overture certainly is. It is also a work that shows Tchaikowsky up as the shameless plagiarizer that some of us have always known he was. The discovery of this awesome opus was made possible by a Boston Pops Centennial Research Commission; the first modern performance took place at the opening concert of the 100th anniversary season of that orchestra, under the exciting but authentic direction of John Williams.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.44809S

Famous Overture Themes. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Form: Overture. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:30. Belwin Music #00-44809S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44809S).

UPC: 038081517407. English.

This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation.

In order of appearance, the themes included are: 1812 Festival Overture (Largo) by Tchaikovsky; Overture to Zampa by Herold; Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini; Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart; Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart; Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé; Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai; Overture to William Tell by Rossini; Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner; Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé; Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach; Academic Festival Overture, by Brahms; and 1812 Festival Overture (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30).

Full Orchestra

SKU: HL.4491449

Deluxe Score. By The Who. By Pete Townshend. Arranged by Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini Concert Library. Movies, Musicals, Rock. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4491449).

UPC: 888680009601. 10.5x14.0x0.092 inches.

Performance time - ca. 7:00 Performance time - ca. 4:30.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48081

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 1:48. Highland/Etling #00-48081. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48081).

UPC: 038081553900. English.

Brio by Doug Spata, is a sprightly, all-pizzicato tune for beginners that uses only the notes of the D major scale. Teachers will appreciate how this simple song will help students practice note reading, rhythmic subdividing, and listening skills. Students will adore the bouncy accompaniments and catchy melodies that appear in all the parts. (1:48) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44838S

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Novelty. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-44838S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44838S).

UPC: 038081518350. English.

This stylish all-pizzicato dance written by Doug Spata for late beginner orchestras will delight students and audiences. The notes and rhythms may be simple, but the bubbly melodies in each part provide fun fingering challenges. A call-and-response section in the middle develops listening skills, and teachers will value the left-hand workout, reading skills, and experience with dynamic changes that this piece promotes. (1:50).

Composed by Joel Raney. This edition: Complete. Christmas, choral cantata. Christmas Musicals. Christmas, Sacred. Listening CD. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.8482).

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49465S

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score. Duration 2:05. Highland/Etling #00-49465S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49465S).

ISBN 9781470650216. UPC: 038081570990. English.

Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections and simple quarter and half note accompaniment parts help keep everyone together. The optional piano accompaniment sets the pace with even 8th notes, helping young players subdivide their rhythms. Part independence and note range are minimized while doubling and repetition are emphasized, making this an easy piece for kids to master. Midnight Mischief by Doug Spata is a fun piece that kids will love to play while supporting essential ensemble playing and listening skills. (2:05).

Full Orchestra Score and Parts Choral; Concert Band; Full Orchestra; Orchestra (Score and Parts) For Full Orchestra, with Choir and Smart Phone App. Composed by Eric Whitacre (1970-). Eric Whitacre Orchestra. Concert. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

(Exercises for the Instrumental Conductor). Arranged by Robert Spradling. Carl Fischer Band Books Series. Student Book. 96 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.41217S

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Form: Variations. Masterwork Arrangement; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-41217S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41217S).

UPC: 038081496085. English. Traditional.

Based on a centuries-old Spanish theme and harmonic progression, this alluring music reads easily and makes for delightful listening. The theme and the two subsequent variations increase in rhythmic and dynamic intensity. The rich scoring flatters ensembles both large and small. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48074S

Flower Drum Song. Arranged by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:30. Alfred Music #00-48074S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48074S).

UPC: 038081557076. English. Traditional Chinese Folk Song.

One of the most enduring Chinese melodies dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this arrangement of Feng Yang Song, or Flower Drum Song, will provide technical development, listening skills, and is just beautiful. Arranged by Bob Phillips using the G and D major pentatonic scales, the sounds that might have been heard centuries ago are well-represented in the strings. All sections play the melody as well as accompaniment parts in pizzicato or as percussive taps on the top of their instruments using the finger pads of the left hand. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.45886S

Composed by Gary Fagan. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 3:20. Highland/Etling #00-45886S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45886S).

UPC: 038081523927. English.

An original passacaglia by Gary Fagan with the melody in the bass line, this piece will challenge your basses and provide opportunities for the orchestra to work on balance and listening down. (3:20).

By Jacques Offenbach. Arranged by Richard Meyer. Music by Jacques Offenbach / arr. Richard Meyer. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. First Philharmonic. Level: 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.