Orchestra

SKU: PR.41641576L

For Really Big Orchestra. Composed by PDQ Bach. Edited by Peter Schickele. Large Score. With Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41576L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641576L).

UPC: 680160636549. 11 x 17 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.

By B. Kay. For SATB, Piano or Organ Accompaniment. Sacred, Religious, Classical, Choral. Sheet Music. 228 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

Clarinet (Clarinet)

SKU: HL.48184479

Composed by André Bloch. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 16 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL27509. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48184479).

UPC: 888680834555. 9.0x12.0x0.089 inches.

“Comp osed for the Paris Conservatoire contest in 1938, Denneriana is a piece for Clarinet with Piano accompaniment, by André Bloch. Its title is a reference to the creator of the Clarinet Johann Christoph Denner. Ideal to demonstrate the skills of advanced players, this piece is highly lyrical and really enjoyable for both the players and the audience. It starts with a grandiose introduction, perfect for this work. It also includes a Clarinet Solo cadenza half-way through the piece and finishes in a highly harmonious way. This piece requires numerous skills and good knowledge of the instrument. André Bloch (1873-1960) was a French musician, composer and professor. He won the Grand Prix de Rome for his piece named Cantata. Amongst his most famous students were Jehan Alain and Fernand Oubradous.”.

By Carl August Nielsen (1865-1931). For Orchestra. Music Sales America. 20th Century. 164 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30572B. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen

By George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Phillip Kern. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. 20th Century. Choral Octavo. 8 pages

By George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Warren Barker. Concert Band. Concert Band; Masterworks. Warren Barker Vocal Showcase. 20th Century; Broadway; Masterwork Arrangement. Grade 4. Conductor Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Music Minus One Violin. Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Music Minus One. Classical. Softcover Audio Online. 16 pages. Music Minus One #MMO3144. Published by Music Minus One

(from Guys and Dolls). By Frank Loesser. Arranged by Phil Mattson. (SATB a cappella). Hal Leonard Choral. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Haydn Complete Edition, Series XXXII, Vol. 1 Clothbound). Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Edited by Karl Geiringer. Henle Complete Edition. Hardcover. 120 pages. G. Henle #HN5892. Published by G. Henle

Level 4 Piano - Intermediate

SKU: HL.645924

Level Four. Arranged by Wesley Schaum. Educational Piano. General Worship, Sacred. Softcover Audio Online. 24 pages. Duration 7200 seconds. Schaum Publications, Inc. #0954. Published by Schaum Publications, Inc. (HL.645924).

ISBN 9781495082184. UPC: 008148009541. 9.0x12.0x0.091 inches. Book/Online Audio.

This series of sacred solos includes favorite hymns, gospel songs, spirituals and sacred music from classical repertoire. The selections have been made to appeal to students of all ages and also with regard to popularity in many different churches. Some of the hymn tunes may be known with different titles and lyrics. Level Four includes: Ave Maria (Schubert) • Crown Him with Many Crowns • Hallelujah Chorus • How Great Thou Art • I Love to Tell the Story • Onward Christian Soldiers • Rock of Ages • Sheep May Safely Graze • Softly and Tenderly • Song of Joy • When the Saints Go Marching In. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

2-part mixed voices, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9751

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James Chepponis. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9751. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9751).

UPC: 785147975106. English. Text Source: Psalm 96:9a. Scripture: Psalm 96:9a.

From 1717 to 1718, Handel composed eleven multi-movement, psalm-based anthems, commonly known as the Chandos Anthems (he was resident composer for the First Duke of Chandos during this period). is setting of verses from Psalm 96 is drawn from Anthem 4b, “O Sing unto the Lord a New Song” (HWV 249b). Chepponis’ thoughtful editing and arranging of this gem—based on original sources, as well as practical considerations— make it accessible to many choirs that may not have the luxury of a large SATB choir. Listen to the recording and follow along with the score in this preview video:.

Composed by Philip Hagemann and Penny Leka. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Philip Hagemann and Penny Leka. Choir Secular. 2-Part Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Philip Hagemann and Penny Leka. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Philip Hagemann and Penny Leka. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Vocal and Piano (Voice and Piano)

SKU: HL.50487684

Composed by N. Bretan. 20th Century. EMB. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Editio Musica Budapest #Z13636. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50487684).

ISBN 9790080136362. Bach (23 x 30,2 cm) inches. Hungarian, English. Nicolae Bretan.

Nicolae Bretan (1887-1968) was a great singer and composer who had the keys to create great lieder. He understood that the imagery of poetry deeply stirs the subconscious, that verbal images must be weighed and translated with precise yet unmeasurab le artistry into rhythm and harmony. Given songs that penetrate the listener's psyche, that arouse the listener's humanity, that increase the listener's sense of beauty, the singer has munch of his work already done for him. And the singer who sings Bretan is far ahead on the pathways to his audience's mind and heart. The listeners sense new doors onto vistas of order and beauty, torment and calm. This release of energy withinthe audience is the secret of art. Art is eternity's dialogue in whic h the listener participates, which the listener fills in with his own emotion, his own experience... Frederica von Stade

Nicolae Bretan (1887-1968) war ein Sanger und Komponist der das Geheimnis der grossen Liedschopfung kannte. Erwusste, dass das poetische Bild das Unterbewusste zutiefst aufwuhlt, dass das poetische Wort mit praziser und vollendeter kunstlerischer Meisterschaft in Rhythmen und Harmonien verwandelt werden muss. Dadurch, dass diese Lieder in die Seele des Horers dringen, das Humane, in ihm erwecken, seinen Sinn fur Schonheit steigern, wird dem Sanger seine Arbeit erleichtert. Und der Interpret, der Bretan singt, befindet sich in jenen hohen Gefilden und auf Wegen die zum Herz und Verstand des Publikums fuhren. Seine Horer erahnen Pfade zu neuen Ordnungen undSchonheiten, zu Erregung und Stille. Dieser Ausbruch von Energien im Inneren des Zuhorers ist das Geheimnis der Kunst. Die Kunst ist der Dialog der Ewigkeit, an dem das Publikum teilnimmt, den es mit seinen eigenen Emotionen und Erfahrungen erganzt... Frederica von Stade.

SATB/opt. Handbells Choral; Handbells (SATB W/ HANDBELLS)

SKU: HL.1189858

Composed by Patti Drennan. Brookfield Christmas Choral. Christmas. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 160 seconds. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.1189858).

UPC: 196288131632. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Luke 2:8-13, Matthew 2:10.

Full of Christmas spirit, this creative octavo will be a welcome addition to your seasonal programming. The tune dances off the page with unison singing and solid, fulfilling harmonies. Handbells are a stellar addition! Handbell part (3 oct., 23 bells) included.

By Andy Beck. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Novelty; Secular, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 3 (grade L3).