Chamber Music Clarinet, Flute, Narrator, Percussion, Trumpet, Violoncello, soprano voice

SKU: PR.161000820

A Musical Fable for Children. Composed by Dan Welcher. Original story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Lyrics by Dan Welcher. Premiered by faculty from Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, TX. Folk. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed July 30 2012. 51+30+12+12+12+16+20 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #161-00082. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.161000820).

UPC: 680160610822. 9 x 12 inches. Text: Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Dan Welcher. Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez, Dan Welcher. Original story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Lyrics by Dan Welcher.

Commission ed for the Kingsville (TX) Independent School District and its thriving music department, Welcher has created A Musical Fable for Children, based upon a story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez. A narrator tells the tale of two children on opposite sides of the border and the magical creatures who allowed them to see as the other sees. Welcher uses musical themes and instruments to help identify the characters for the audience. The musical play was performed at the Kingsville campus, as well as six other elementary schools in the district.
The Need to See is a theater piece for children, featuring a narrator/singer and five instrumentalists. Designed to show children (aged 8-10) a fable about acceptance and diversity, the work also exposes children to live musicians in a highly portable, suitable-for-classroom theater piece.The narrator/singer begins by teaching the children a well-known Mexican folk tune, “Naranja Dulce”, which leads directly into the story.  The fable concerns two figures from folklore: Don Conejo (the rabbit god) and Don Coyote (the coyote god).  These two trickster/adversaries take on the task of helping Isabella, an American girl, and Tomàs, a Mexican boy, understand each other’s culture—by means of a trick.  The two children, living on opposite sides of the Rio Grande in Texas and Mexico, have been taught to fear el otro lado (“the other side”), and to stay away from the river.  This causes both children to be nervous and afraid, and Conejo and Coyote decide to do something about that.Borrowing from another well-known tale, writer Santiago Vaquera-Vàsquez has the two trickster-deities perform a bit of hocus-pocus, exchanging the two childrens’ eyes for one day, so they can “see” through someone else’s perspective.  The result, told in two languages with narration, song, and constant music, allows the children in the audience to participate as singers, and also as spectators to a tale that has relevance and contemporary meaning.   Employing three familiar songs from Latin American culture (“Naranja Dulce”, “Tengo una Muñeca”, and “Mambru se fue a la Guerra”), the piece takes its audience on a journey both familiar and new—and ultimately enlightening.

By The Kings Singers. (SATB DV A Cappella). Kings Singers Choral. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(379 Songs and Hymns) Vocal score songbook for SATB choir. Hymnal. With vocal score notation and lyrics. Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing.

(This Is the Day). By The Kings Singers. Composed by William Byrd. (SATB DV A Cappella). Kings Singers Choral. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Low Voice). Edited by Sally K. Albrecht. For Voice (Low voice (Medium-Low)). Book; CD; Vocal; Vocal Collection; Worship Resources. For Solo Singers. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(High Voice). Edited by Sally K. Albrecht. For Voice (High voice (Medium-High)). Book; Vocal; Vocal Collection; Worship Resources. For Solo Singers. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(10 Seasonal Favorites Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano for Recitals and Concerts (Medium Low Voice)). Edited by Sally K. Albrecht. For Voice (Low voice (Medium-Low)). Book; Vocal; Vocal Collection; Worship Resources. For Solo Singers. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(High Voice). Edited by Sally K. Albrecht. For Voice (High voice (Medium-High)). Book; CD; Vocal; Vocal Collection; Worship Resources. For Solo Singers. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

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.

Choral (SSAB choir)

SKU: HL.292928

Composed by Mark Clark. Arranged by Mark Clark and Steve Rue. Gentry Publications. Christmas Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2507. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.292928).

UPC: 888680932909. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This could be the most charming piece of the year – the We Three Kings carol in 50's Doo Wop style. You will start smiling from the first measure of music. The voicing choices are many, as the solo (melody) line could be several singers. The biggest decision will be deciding what wardrobe choices are best!

SKU: LO.99-4022MD

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD (split-track). Medallion Music #99/4022MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.99-4022MD).

UPC: 000308154184.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5318MD Jay Rouse combines “We Three King of Orient Are,” “Pat-a-Pan” and “Sing We Now of Christmas” in this refreshing, stand-out medley. The first two songs lead brilliantly to the latter and to a grand and glorious conclusion. Perfect for Christmas services and programs, this one will fill singers and listeners alike with festive joy and spirit!

SATB choir, piano

SKU: LO.10-5318MD

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. Medallion Music #10/5318MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.10-5318MD).

ISBN 9780787766726.

Jay Rouse combines “We Three King of Orient Are,” “Pat-a-Pan” and “Sing We Now of Christmas” in this refreshing, stand-out medley. The first two songs lead brilliantly to the latter and to a grand and glorious conclusion. Perfect for Christmas services and programs, this one will fill singers and listeners alike with festive joy and spirit!

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3710MD

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Orchestral score and CD with printable parts. Medallion Music #30/3710MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.30-3710MD).

UPC: 000308155044.

Orche stral Score and CD with Printable Parts for 10/5318MD Jay Rouse combines “We Three King of Orient Are,” “Pat-a-Pan” and “Sing We Now of Christmas” in this refreshing, stand-out medley. The first two songs lead brilliantly to the latter and to a grand and glorious conclusion. Perfect for Christmas services and programs, this one will fill singers and listeners alike with festive joy and spirit!

SATB/opt. trumpet, tenor sax, string bass & percussion Choral; Piano Accompaniment (SATB)

SKU: HL.291968

The Willamette Master Chorus Series. Composed by John Henry Hopkins Jr. Arranged by David Schmidt. Pavane Choral. Christmas Sacred, Christmas/Advent Sacred. Octavo. Pavane Publishing #P1649. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.291968).

UPC: 888680928834. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

The Williamette Choral Series is joyfully introduced with three carols, each capturing the Big Band swing sound. This Big Band flavor adds a classy element to the swing sound and is the charm that brings a smile to one's face. The writing is intelligent and musical. All three carols will delight singers and listeners alike can be presented as a set or individually. Optional parts for trumpet, tenor sax, string bass, and percussion also included.