Fanfare Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1012561-120

Composed by Jacob De Haan. Inspiration Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2001. De Haske Publications #DHP 1012561-120. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1012561-120).

This expressive piece depicts three periods that play an important role in the history of the American state of Virginia, the colonization, slavery, and the American Civil War. The first movement describes the adventures and hardships of the first colonists through lively American sounding themes.The expressive slow movement, in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point, depicts, with clever use of blues elements, the oppressed slaves on the tobacco plantation. This is followed by a illustration of the Civil War, heralded by ceremonial figures from the brass section. The work is brought to a close with a slow but optimistic theme heralding hope for the future.

De kolonisatie, de slavernij en de Amerikaanse Burgeroorlog: drie periodes die een belangrijke rol spelen in de geschiedenis van de staat Virginia. De expressieve inleiding geeft de avonturen en ontberingen van de eerste kolonistenweer. Vanaf 1619 voert Virginia ten behoeve van de tabaksplantages als eerste staat zwarte slaven in. Dit wordt uitgedrukt in een langzaam gedeelte, waarin een melancholiek mineurthema en elementen van de blues het uitgangspuntvormen. Het scherp koper kondigt de Amerikaanse Burgeroorlog aan. Het slotthema verklankt verlossing en hoop.

Auf der Landkarte sieht der amerikanische Staat Virginia wie ein etwas schief geratenes Dreieck aus. Diese Form schlägt sich bildhaft in der vorliegenden Komposition nieder, die den Staat aus drei verschiedenen Blickwinkeln beleuchtet, drei Zeitabschnitten, die für Virginia von besonderer Bedeutung waren: Die Kolonisation, die Sklaverei und der amerikanische Bürgerkrieg. Die bewegenden Ereignisse wurden in mal lebhafte, dann wieder langsame, in mal kämpferische, mal friedvolle und mal melancholische und schließlich optimistisch stimmende Musik umgesetzt. Ein ausdrucksstarkes Werk über ein bewegendes Stück amerikanischer Geschichte!

Pour composer cette oeuvre au caractère épique, Jacob de Haan s’est inspiré de trois périodes marquantes de l’histoire de l’État de Virginie : la colonisation, l’esclavage et la guerre de Sécession. L’introduction expressive dépeint les aventures et les difficultés affrontées par les premiers colons. Le second mouvement plus mélancolique développe un thème mélodique mineur aux accents de blues symbolisant le déplacement des esclaves noirs en route vers les plantations de tabac de la Virginie, l’un des premiers États esclavagistes américains. L’entrée brutale et soudaine des cuivres annonce le début de la guerre civile….

Orchestra Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Contrabassoon, English Horn, Flute 1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Piccolo and more.

SKU: PR.11641139L

Composed by Lowell Liebermann. Large Score. Duration 15 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #116-41139L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11641139L).

UPC: 680160682126.

Barca rolles for a Sinking City was inspired by the city of Venice, a place that has long held the fascination of artists, writers and composers, and which I have been lucky enough to visit on several occasions. Sadly it seems that future generations may not be so lucky: in addition to the city's slow sinking and recently discovered tilting, studies predict that if global warming and the resultant rise of ocean levels is unabated, the entire city (as well as many other coastal cities around the globe) will be under water by 2100.   I. Funeral Gondola The late, cryptic piano works of Franz Liszt made a profound impression on me as a young composer, among them two works he entitled La Lugubre Gondola (usually translated as The Funeral Gondola ) which were said to be a premonition of Wagner's death in Venice, his coffin transported through the canals in a black gondola. These late pieces of Liszt acquired even greater significance to me after I spent two summers in Bayreuth under the patronage of Friedelind Wagner, the granddaughter of Wagner and great-granddaughter of Liszt. This movement is a meditation on Wagner, Liszt, Venice and its own evanescence. II. Barcarolle/Quodlibet The Quodlibet (Latin for what pleases) is a musical form dating back to the 15th century where many disparate melodies are juxtaposed. Popular in the Renaissance, sacred and secular melodies were combined, often to comical effect due to the resultant incongruity of the words. The form was considered the ultimate test of a composer's mastery of counterpoint. The most famous Quodlibet is without doubt the final Variation of Bach's Goldberg Variations. As a form the Quodlibet is less common in more recent music, although examples can be found in the works of Kurt Weill and David Del Tredici.   My own Barcarolle/Quodlibet was inspired by the (perhaps apocryphal) story of the funeral where musicians were asked to play a Bach Choral, but due to miscommunication played instead the Bacarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann. Here, the Bach Choral Allen Menschen mussen sterben (All Men Must Die) is heard in the strings pizzicato, with a tempo indication In slow motion. The alto line of the Bach suggests a phrase from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Alle Menchen werden Bruder) heard in the muted trombone. Before long, the famous tune from Offenbach's opera is heard, followed by quotations from iconic Barcarolles by Chopin, Mendelssohn and Faure, as well as two Venetian popular songs and more Beethoven.   III. Barcarola/Ostinato/Carill on An ostinato is a repeated musical figure, and carillon is Italian for music box. This movement references the obsolete genre of salon pieces that imitated music boxes: such works by composers like Liadov and Gretchaninov used to be a mainstay of pianists' encore repertoire. This movement is however much darker in conception than those pleasant trifles. Utilizing the full battery of percussion, the carefully notated temporal slowing of the ostinato becomes overwhelmed by a poignant chorale melody before this box is snapped shut.   IV. Barcarolle Oubliee (Forgotten Barcarolle) Marked limpido (still) the final movement begins with the sound of rain produced by a percussion instrument called (appropriately) a rain stick. Halting phrases in the harp coalesce into the accompaniment for a plangent melody heard in the clarinet. The central Adagio of this movement leads to a shattering climax, before the opening phrases return and dissipate into nothingness.

SATB choir [bell]

SKU: CA.966700

Composed by Ko Matsushita. Edited by Stefan Schuck. Carus Contemporary, Contemporary choral music. CARUS CONTEMPORARY, Contemporary choral music, Mourning, death. Full score. 8 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 09.667/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.966700).

ISBN 9790007167721. Text language: Latin.

Psalm 130 is one of the most dramatic and certainly one of the Old Testament texts has most often been set to music by composers. Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord ... who shall stand? Matsushita set this lament pianissimo, chordally and in a low-register, using chromatically altered chords with sparse, detached sounds. In contrast, as the aim and climax of the work he sets, most effectively the hopeful second part half of the text, with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. With the (optional) use of two hand bells he introduces the convincing, optimistic section in F major, which, however, through a reminiscence of the opening de profundis leads into a short coda: but actually Redemption is only optimism, something for the future and not reality. The level of difficulty should pose no problems for a sufficiently-sized choir with sure intonation. It is most impressive when sung either for worship services or in concert. World premiere: March 2016 in Stuttgart, Germany.

SSA, Piano

SKU: SU.80300207-02

For SSA, Piano. Composed by Emma Lou Diemer. Vocal/Choral, Secular Choral. Accompanied by piano. Choral Octavo. Treble Clef Music Press #80300207-02. Published by Treble Clef Music Press (SU.80300207-02).

This five-movement major addition to the repertoire for women’s chorus has widely differing voicings and textures. All the movements use Emily Dickinson’s domestic images--bees, birds, balls of yarn--to express hopes and fears relating to the future and the past. Commissioned by Bella Voce of Reno, Nevada, Jennifer Tibben-Lembke, Director. 5 movements: SSA & Piano; SSA & Piano; SSAA a cappella; SA & Piano; SA & Piano; English. Medium. SSA, piano Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.

26 Pieces for Violin Players Book/CD. Composed by Katherine & Hugh Colledge. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical. Softcover with CD. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060134197. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Piano (KL) - easy

SKU: HL.49030568

Three easy suites. Composed by Haas. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Composed 1927. Op. 69. 20 pages. Schott Music #ED 1405. Published by Schott Music (HL.49030568).

ISBN 9790001142588. 9.0x12.0x0.092 inches.

'Stucke fur die Jugend' intends to carefully introduce the piano pupils to new music. At the time that the piano pieces were created in 1927, Joseph Haas sat on the jury at the Donaueschingen Music Festival together with Paul Hindemith. In his typical manner, the pieces looked forward to the future without burning bridges to the past. The stylistic elements to be mentioned in particular are the sparing use of harmonies which give special emphasis to the linear, the staccato, the arpeggios, and the frequently used progressions of fourths. The influence of his teacher Max Reger can be noticed as well from time to time.The rhythmic energies running through the pieces are of great appeal and educational value.This new edition combines the pieces originally published in two volumes in one volume.

By Edwin Gordon. Notation and Recording of Brief Tunes and Rhythm Chants in Many Tonalities and Meters. Educational. Book and 2 CDs. 56 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Composed by Andy Muskrat. Sacred. Lillenas Publishing Company #9780787778088. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Violoncello (3(picc)2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp.(cym ad lib.) - str)

SKU: BR.OB-5558-23

Urtext. Composed by Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky. Edited by Christoph Flamm. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library).

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext

Symphony; Romantic. Part. 24 pages. Duration 44'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5558-23. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5558-23).

ISBN 9790004344682. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Like Hamlet Overture, originating at about the same time, Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony, composed in 1888, focuses on the human existential question: To be or not to be - triumph over fate or triumph of fate? The per aspera ad astra dramaturgy underlying the symphony culminates in triumphant certainty. If Tchaikovsky was initially euphoric, then severe self-doubts befell him after he conducted the premiere in St. Petersburg. These doubts demonstrably led him to make interpretative changes for the Hamburg performance in 1889, including a cut in the finale. Only with the extremely positive response to this performance did his doubts dispel. Nevertheless, Tchaikovsky himself never again conducted the 5th symphony. It was only posthumously established in the repertoire through Arthur Nikisch's commitment. The new edition's textual criticism takes into account besides the autograph and first edition also the first edition's orchestral parts, together with the piano arrangement produced from the autograph by Sergei Taneyev. In addition to thoroughly clarifying dynamics and articulation, the source comparison also corrected many errors and solved problematical passages, such as, for instance, the trombone entry in m. 372 of the finale. Considered, moreover, for the first time has been the composer's doubts about his work and its ambiguities, frequently successfully suppressed in the history of its performance and reception. Tchaikovsky's conductor's copy is unfortunately lost, hence his alterations made for the Hamburg performance are not precisely known. They have survived only indirectly through remarks that Willem Mengelberg left to posterity, for which he could draw on Tchaikovsky's conductor's score and oral references by the composer's brother Modest. So, anyone wishing to deal seriously with the work's certainties will not be able to do so in the future without having also to deal with its uncertainties.

Tch aikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext.

Composed by Tom Allen. Arranged by David Schwoebel. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship. Octavo. 12 pages. Shawnee Press #A8550. Published by Shawnee Press

By Sebastian Lee (1805-1887). Edited by Walter Schulz. For 2 cellos. Delights for Strings. Easy/moderate. 28 pages. Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag

Organ

SKU: SU.80101346

For Organ. Composed by Iteke Prins. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101346. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101346).

This organ fantasy incorporates on of the composer's original hymn tunes along with the familiar tune ST. ANNE. Very suitable for a postlude on a festive occasion. Instrumentation: Organ. Composed: 2013 Published by: Zimbel Press.

Brass Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.GOB-000494-030

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000494-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000494-030).

Bruce Fraser composed this test piece for the ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ 2003 (The Netherlands).
Suite Celebration was inspired by events in his recent family life.

The first movement celebrates the marriage of his daughter and reflects her bubbly personality and vitality.
The melodies and harmonies of the whole work are based on a note row which came up during a discussion with the publisher.
The second movement celebrates the birth of his grand-daughter ‘Rebecca Aileen’ and takes the form of a ballad featuring expressive opportunities for the soloists.
The final movement is more of a look into the future and hope of success and a good life for hisfamily.
Who knows what is coming?

Bruce Fraser componeerde dit werk als verplicht werk voor het 'Gouden Spiker Festival' in 2003.
Celebration Suite is ge?nspireerd op de gebeurtenissen in zijn recente gezinsleven.

Het eerste deel beschrijft het huwelijkvan zijn dochter en weerspiegelt haar bruisende persoonlijkheid en vitaliteit.
De melodieën en harmonieën van het gehele werk zijn gebaseerd op een notenreeks, die er kwam tijdens een gesprek met de uitgever.
Het tweededeel gaat over de geboorte van zijn kleindochter 'Rebecca Aileen' en heeft de vorm van een ballad met expressieve mogelijkheden voor de solisten.
Het laatste deel is meer een kijkje in de toekomst en de hoop op succes eneen goed leven voor zijn gezin.
Wie weet wat de toekomst brengt?

By Martha Sherrill Kelsey, Janet Vogt. For piano. Piano method. Published by Heritage Music Press. (40/1098H)

Jazz Piano Exercises and Etudes with CD * Book 2 composed by Tony Santorella. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For jazz piano. This edition: Paperback. Instructional. Exercises. Book and CD. Text Language: English. 48 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Composed by John Williams. Piano Solo Songbook. Softcover. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

High voice and piano - Late Intermediate

SKU: EC.9278

Composed by Joseph Stillwell. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #9278. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.9278).

UPC: 600313311185. English.

Songs of Love and Solace traces a young man's journey of love and heartbreak. The cycle of four texts by Irish poet William Butler Yeats begins with Brown Penny. This short poem depicts a young man infatuated with the idea of falling in love, and then becoming awestruck as he contemplates the depths of love’s power. In the second poem, He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven, the poet, speaking to his beloved, realizes he has nothing of value to offer but his dreams. Tread softly, he implores, because you tread on my dreams.” In When You Are Old, we find our poet heartbroken. In his grief he peers into the future and foresees his beloved, in old age, remembering the depth and purity of their forsaken love: “But one man love the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.” In the final song, The Lake Isle of Innisfree,” the poet, saddened but wiser, wistfully resolves to escape the struggles and heartbreaks of his modern existence, and seek solace in the beauty and calm of nature. Songs may be performed separately.

Composed by John F. Hudson. For SATB choir divisi, soprano voice solo, piano accompaniment. Evoking Sound Series. Music Education. Medum. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by GIA Publications

21 Pieces for Cello Players Cello Part Only with CD. Composed by Hugh Colledge and Katherine Colledge. Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical. Softcover with CD. 16 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060134272. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Mein erstes Konzert. Composed by Various. Edited by Rudolf Mauz. Woodwind Solo. Softcover with CD. 52 pages. Schott Music #ED21107. Published by Schott Music

Italian

SKU: HL.50605478

Nuova Edizione a Cura Di Giovanni Cestino. Classical, Italian Edition. Softcover. Ricordi #NR14250300. Published by Ricordi (HL.50605478).

ISBN 9781705190388. UPC: 196288126157.

Telli ng the world in its sound aspects from the listening point of the human being, and strengthened by a new auditory awareness, collectively improve the acoustic future of the environment in which we live. This is the meaning of a work out of every genre, unprecedented and without followers, in which an eclectic author, composer and cultured humanist, has merged science and poetry, artand research, leaving an indelible mark on all areas of culture and the creativity in which sound and listening have been thematized. The introduction and commentary by Giovanni Cestino, together with an afterword by Nicola Scaldaferri with interventions by Barry Truax, Steven Feld, Tess Knighton and Sabine Breitsameter, frame this new Italian edition providing a glimpse of the work and its cultural impact both in breadth and depth, suggesting new perspectives on what it means to read The Soundscape today. Italian Edition.

24 Easy Concert Pieces from 5 Centuries. Woodwind. Softcover with CD. 58 pages. Schott Music #ED22129-50. Published by Schott Music

By Sebastian Lee (1805-1887). Edited by Walter Schulz. For 2 cellos. Delights for Strings. Easy/moderate. Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag

By Billy Idol. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Hal Leonard