Soprano voice solo, SATB choir, and piano (E-flat Soprano saxophone, 2 Horns in F, Piano, Organ (or digital keyboard), Double String Quartet, Double Bass) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0108

Composed by Howard Goodall. Lent, Holy Week, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century. Score & instrument parts. Duration 6 minutes, 19 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0108. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0108).

UPC: 688670221255. English, Latin. Psalms 142; Jeremiah 3:48, 52, 56.

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world’s most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for soprano solo, SATB choir and piano. This fourth movement of the larger work is inspired by the extraordinary story of Irena Sendler née Krzyżanowska, a Polish nurse and head of Żegota, the Polish Council to Aid Jews in the Second World War, whose personal interventions saved the lives of approximately 2,500 Jewish children in the Warsaw Ghetto, smuggling them to safety, acts of humanitarian bravery that eventually caused her arrest and torture by the Gestapo. She is honoured as Righteous Amongst the Nations at Yad Vashem, Jerusalem. The Latin texts of this movement are taken from the Book of Lamentations (“My eye hath run down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. My enemies have chased me and caught me like a bird, without cause…”) and from Psalm 142, the Old Testament being the meeting-point of Sendler’s Catholicism and the Jewish tradition of those whose lives she saved. Duration 6:19.

Composed by Howard Goodall (1958-). Multi-Movement/Large Choral Work. Holy Week, Lent, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century. Vocal/choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Piano (Piano Solo)

SKU: HL.49047037

Piano Solo. Composed by Vijay Iyer. Piano Solo. Classical. Softcover. 11 pages. Duration 600 seconds. Schott Music #ED30416. Published by Schott Music (HL.49047037).

ISBN 9781705182024. UPC: 842819116998. 9.0x12.0x0.123 inches.

My father, Y. “Raghu” Raghunathan, came from India to the U.S. in 1963, followed soon after by my mother Sita. Dad enjoyed a substantial career as a pharmaceutical chemist, but he drew satisfaction from a simple life among family and friends, never allowing professional demands to overshadow his devotion to loved ones. Modest, compassionate, and ardently egalitarian, he was careful not to take anything too seriously, especially himself. He embraced his own ordinariness because it connected him to everyone else; it made him no better or worse than his neighbor, no more or less deserving of friendship or kindness than any of his fellow human beings. He showed us how to live with dignity, compassion, grace, and boundless love. His last piece of advice to me: “Go slow.” Several weeks after his passing, I happened upon a recording of Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues, opus 87. I couldn’t understand why at the time, but the sixteenth prelude and fugue took hold of me and would not let go. I completely immersed myself in that piece for ten days, until it became a mystical conduit for something else: in this semi-trance state I produced a prelude and fugue of my own, in prayer (orison) and in praise (upastuti). It shadows Shostakovich’s form, but it somehow expresses my father’s unhurried, loving spirit. I’ve come to believe that he sent me this piece as a blessing. I hope you feel his presence in it as I do. Vijay Iyer.

Choral Descant, Piano, alto voice, soprano voice

SKU: CF.CM9774

Composed by Matthew Emery. Duration 3 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9774. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9774).

ISBN 9781491164457. UPC: 680160923359. Key: E major. English. Leslie Grant Scott adapted by Composer.

I Have Heard the Music There for treble voices, optional descant, with piano is a lyrical work that utilizes a reoccurring motif which grows and varies. The developing variation-like use of this theme speaks to the image or notion of growth; the growth of a tree, of a person, or a choir. We may start out small, then vary, change, develop, transform. The vocal line’s slight variation, use of repetition, imitation, and canonic-like movements weave a thread of familiarity through the piano’s tapestry of subtle shifts in timbre, register, and alternation between chorale-like writing and moments of florid flourishing; the music paints the imagery of the text.The text by Leslie Grant Scott illuminates themes of the humanity, solace, and comfort we find in Nature. The forest’s foliage filters out the harshness of the world, and we are calmed by the forest’s heart. To me Nature is also a metaphor for community, or the network of loved ones you may have, over perhaps your choir; together with compassion and kindness we are able to filter the world’s harshness, together we grow, we celebrate, and we listen to the music around us.SILENCE [Leslie Grant Scott, 1912 PD] adpt. M. EmeryI have heard the music thereIn the deep forest's heart, Where filters the sun's rays, In a still, golden haze.I have heard the music there.The breathless silence speaks, Bringing Nature's soft balm And her great soothing calm To all those who will hear.I have heard the music there.

Chamber Music Organ, Trumpet

SKU: PR.114419810

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 33+12 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41981. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419810).

ISBN 9781491136638. UPC: 680160681921.

Stacy Garrop’s ROAD WARRIOR is music of real-life tragedy, expressed through the power of a trumpet/organ duo. Drawing inspiration from Neil Peart’s autobiographical book, “Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road,” Garrop’s work grieves the loss of a friend’s young son and the journey to healing. ROAD WARRIOR’s evocative movement titles are drawn from passages in Peart’s book:1. I Am the Ghost Rider2. My Little Baby Soul3. Are You With Me Here?.
When Clarion members Keith Benjamin (trumpet), Melody Steed (organ), and I initially discussed possible topics for a new piece, Keith brought up his son Cameron, who had passed away at the age of seven from leukemia. While Cameron’s life ended too soon, he left an indelible and lasting mark on his those surrounding him. Keith asked if I could commemorate Cameron musically.In talking over possible ways to do this, Keith mentioned the book Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road. The book was written by Neil Peart, who is well-known as the longtime drummer and lyricist of the band Rush. Peart suffered the heartbreaking loss of his daughter in 1997, followed by his wife 10 months later. In an effort to work through the grieving process, Peart did what his wife suggested before she passed: he got onto his motorcycle and hit the open road. Ghost Rider chronicles a year of Peart’s life in which he drove for 55,000 miles, zigzagging his way across Canada, the western portion of the United States, Mexico, and Belize. Peart’s powerful story illustrates how he coped with immense loss and eventually emerged on the other side to once again embrace life. Keith had found Peart’s book helpful in dealing with Cameron’s death; moreover, Mr. Peart sent Cameron a signed cymbal while he was in the hospital undergoing treatment. This unexpected gesture of compassion and generosity meant the world to both Cameron and Keith.I chose three phrases from Peart’s book to serve as the inspiration for the movements in Road Warrior. In the first movement, I am the ghost rider, I imagined the performers to be howling phantoms that are haunting drivers on a nearly deserted highway. Peart often mentioned that he felt haunted by ghosts from the past while on his journey, and sometimes felt like a ghost himself, moving through an immaterial world as he rode from town to town. The second movement, My little baby soul, references Peart’s wording to define his own inner essence that he was trying to protect and nurture while on his journey. In this gentle movement, I capture the innocence and simplicity of a newborn soul. The piece concludes with Are you with me here? In this movement, I depict the performers as they search to find connections to those they have lost, and to those still living.Over the course of his travels, Peart kept up a steady letter correspondence with his close friend Brutus. In one of his first letters, he repeatedly asks Brutus if he is with him in spirit. I found it to be very poignant that while in his self-imposed exile, Peart discovered that he still needed connections to humanity.I wish to thank Mr. Peart for granting me permission to use his phrases as the movement titles, and for serving as the inspiration for Road Warrior. Rarely do any of us make it through our lives without being touched by the loss of someone dear to us. I found Peart’s insights into his grieving and recovery process to be insightful, eloquent, and surprisingly comforting. His journey is a touching reminder that with enough fortitude and time, we can work through what fate deals us and continue down our own road of life.

Praise Be to You, My God!. Composed by Marty Haugen. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9235).

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.50883S

Composed by Rossano Galante. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Score. Duration 4:00. Alfred Music #00-50883S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50883S).

ISBN 9781470668464. UPC: 038081587332. English.

The Ascent from Darkness, by Rossano Galante, pays homage to the human race that endured the pandemic. He creates a musical landscape that depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, which is broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece develops, the theme is played by full, chordal brass accompanied by rhythmic woodwind lines. The B section is lightly orchestrated with a solo oboe accompanied by the clarinet section, slowly growing to a tutti statement. The piece recapitulates with bold brass chords. The work ends as it begins, quietly incorporating the first motive. (4:00).

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: AP.50883

Composed by Rossano Galante. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:00. Alfred Music #00-50883. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50883).

ISBN 9781470668457. UPC: 038081587325. English.

The Ascent from Darkness, by Rossano Galante, pays homage to the human race that endured the pandemic. He creates a musical landscape that depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, which is broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece develops, the theme is played by full, chordal brass accompanied by rhythmic woodwind lines. The B section is lightly orchestrated with a solo oboe accompanied by the clarinet section, slowly growing to a tutti statement. The piece recapitulates with bold brass chords. The work ends as it begins, quietly incorporating the first motive. (4:00).

TTBB choir, piano accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1926

Composed by Kyle Pederson. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1926. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1926).

UPC: 785147036760. English. Text by Kyle Pederson.

The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war, where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. Impactful with a supportive piano accompaniment. (Option al full score and parts for violin and cello accompaniment available for PDF purchase here.).

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Movies, Pop. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Lynn Shaw Bailey. Fold. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 3:15. BriLee Music #BL1121. Published by BriLee Music

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.286272

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Movies, Pop. CD. Duration 180 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.286272).

UPC: 888680894177. 5.0x5.0x0.145 inches.

A Million Dreams features the young P.T. Barnum as he shows his visions and hopes for the future. Throughout all his hardships, he is shown compassion and help and gains a broader perspective into the human condition. An outstanding message to reinforce in young singers, Roger Emerson's arrangement is a gateway into instilling confidence and imagination in choral singing.

Composed by Kyle Pederson. African American Heritage. Instrumental part. Galaxy Music Corporation #1.3610. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation

Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Arranged by J. Michael Joncas. Tune Name: Finlandia. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9114. Published by GIA Publications

By Greg Gilpin. For Choir. (TTBB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Special Texts. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Octavo for SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Series: Alfred Choral Designs. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(from Eternal Light: A Requiem). By Howard Goodall. Choir Sacred. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Worship Resources. Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Greg Gilpin. Octavo for 3-Part Mixed choir and piano accompaniment. Series: Alfred Choral Designs. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.