By Rob Romeyn. Concert band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR373). Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 5 minutes, 21 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Chamber Music String Quartet

SKU: PR.144402180

After Zurbarán. Composed by James Primosch. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 20+8+8+8+8 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Merion Music #144-40218. Published by Merion Music (PR.144402180).

UPC: 680160027156. 9.5 x 13 inches.

The concerts and exhibits of the Cleveland Museum of Art were an important formative influence for me during my student days. So when the invitation came to create a new work celebrating this institution on its seventy-fifth anniversary, I was not only happy to accept, but knew immediately that I wanted to write a piece that would somehow relate specifically to the museum. I decided to make the work a reflection on a painting in the museum's collection: Zurbaran's The Holy House of Nazareth. My quartet is not program music in a narrative sense, but rather a kind of meditation that takes its tone from this painting's remarkable integration of intense affect, mysterious repose and secret geometry. Besides Zurbaran's painting, the piece is occupied with a purely musical object of contemplation: the hymn tune Picardy, best known with the text Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This tune permeates the harmonic and melodic life of the quartet, sometimes appearing in a very simple, straightforward fashion, but often hidden amidst more complex structures. I was attracted to the melody for its musical qualities, but later realized that the hymn's text also resonates with the mood of the painting; the words speak of a reverent awe, of cherubim with sleepless eye, and of the mystery of the Incarnate Word who must suffer: King of kings, yet born of Mary...

Chamber Music String Quartet

SKU: PR.14440218S

After Zurbarán. Composed by James Primosch. Full score. With Standard notation. Duration 18 minutes. Merion Music #144-40218S. Published by Merion Music (PR.14440218S).

UPC: 680160027170. 9.5 x 13 inches.

The concerts and exhibits of the Cleveland Museum of Art were an important formative influence for me during my student days. So when the invitation came to create a new work celebrating this institution on its seventy-fifth anniversary, I was not only happy to accept, but knew immediately that I wanted to write a piece that would somehow relate specifically to the museum. I decided to make the work a reflection on a painting in the museum's collection: Zurbaran's The Holy House of Nazareth. My quartet is not program music in a narrative sense, but rather a kind of meditation that takes its tone from this painting's remarkable integration of intense affect, mysterious repose and secret geometry. Besides Zurbaran's painting, the piece is occupied with a purely musical object of contemplation: the hymn tune Picardy, best known with the text Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. This tune permeates the harmonic and melodic life of the quartet, sometimes appearing in a very simple, straightforward fashion, but often hidden amidst more complex structures. I was attracted to the melody for its musical qualities, but later realized that the hymn's text also resonates with the mood of the painting; the words speak of a reverent awe, of cherubim with sleepless eye, and of the mystery of the Incarnate Word who must suffer: King of kings, yet born of Mary...

For Viola Solo. Composed by Alvin Singleton. Schott. Softcover. Schott Music #ED31257. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045319).

2-part Choir,assembly,cantor,SAT B choir, keyboard accompaniment, guitar,keyboard

SKU: GI.G-002559

Composed by Lucien Deiss. Easter, Lent, Ordinary Time 33 Year B, Easter 7 Year B, Easter 4 Year B, Lent 3 Year B. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #002559. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-002559).

UPC: 641151025599.

Sung for years as an alternative memorial acclamation at Sunday liturgies, Deiss' well-known refrain is coupled with verses that sing a strong reminder that Christ saves us by his death and resurrection and brings joy even in the midst of sorrow. Works well for the opening procession, the communion procession, or the Song of Farewell during the Rite of Final Commendation. Assemblies know this piece by heart.

Composed by Eric Ewazen. For percussion ensemble (10 players). Difficulty: Difficult. Duration 6:00. Published by C. Alan Publications

By Joshua V. Hinkel. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Debut Series. Form: Overture. Grade 1. 122 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Antony Baldwin. General. Octavo. 5 pages. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.1702).

(The Best of Contemporary Songs). Composed by Thomas Fettke. For high voice solo, medium voice solo and piano (guitar). Sacred Vocal. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Intermediate

SKU: WD.080689581175

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Book. Word Music #080689581175. Published by Word Music (WD.080689581175).

UPC: 080689581175.

In this new dramatic Christmas musical, brought to you by stellar creative team Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Heidi Petak, and
Daniel Semsen (the same team that brought you best-selling musicals Under a Starry Sky and Shepherds and Kings), we take that keep-it-simple, tell-it-like-it-is philosophy one step further! Through the lives and stories of some wonderfully developed, true-to-life characters...along with fun, memorable, and deeply moving songs...we,
too, can learn HOW TO HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!

Throug h the razzle-dazzle, hustle-bustle of everyday life (which alw. ys seems to slip into hyperdrive during the holiday season!), we can easily be distracted from the true meaning of Christmas, and lose sight of the message that Christ came to be our Savior. We forget the King Who came to us so long ago in a humble manger. After all, in the midst of the craziness that seems to overtake the world around us during the holidays, we wonder, in the words of our main character, Carol, “what a manger has to do with me today?”

Br ing Christmas to life for your church and community with the presentation of HOW TO HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER...a compelling, funny, and moving dramatic musical, sure to challenge and delight your music and drama teams while bringing the beauty of the Christmas story to the world around you.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.126032

Composed by John Purifoy. Festival Choral. Concert. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.126032).

UPC: 884088994075. 6.75x10.5 inches.

This original work with text from a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier creates a sense of awe as we visualize a flower in the midst of the frozen landscape of winter. Singers will be challenged to shape phrases artfully and blend chords for a rich concert expression.

Composed by Camille Saint- Saens (1835-1921). Arranged by Denis Rouger. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Composed 1868. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

By Julian Rush. Arranged by Jeremy J. Bankson. For brass quintet (SATB choir, Congregation). Choral. Church Anniversary, Trust/Guidance, General. Moderately Easy. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

By Julian Rush. Arranged by Jeremy J. Bankson. For SATB choir, congregation, brass quintet, percussion and organ. Full score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir

SKU: ST.EM35B

Composed by John Mundy. Edited by Edmund H Fellowes. Library Volumes. Edited Edmund Fellowes. Revised Thurston Dart and Philip Brett. Paperback. Madrigals. Choral Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #EM35B. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.EM35B).

ISBN 9790220211652.

Orga nist of St George's, Windsor, and successor to the famous Marbecke, Mundy was amongst the earliest of the English madrigalists. There are 12 madrigals in this collection, ranging from Of all the birds, a tribute to William Byrd, to In deep distress and the tragic setting of words written by Chideock Tichborne on the eve of his execution in the Tower of London, My prime of youth. The volume also contains 25 psalms in three, four, and five parts.

CONTENTS
As I went walking (SAT)
Blessed art thou (SAT)
Have mercy on me, O Lord (SSATB)
Hear my prayer, O Lord (STB)
Heigh Ho! 'chill go to plough (SSAB)
I lift my heart to thee (SSAT)
In deep distress (SATB)
In midst of woods (SSATB)
Lightly she whipped o'er the dales (SSATB)
Lord arise and help thy servant (SSATB)
Lord to thee I make my moan (SATB)
My prime of youth (SATB)
O all ye nations (S (or A) AT)
O come let us lift up our voice (SAT)
O Lord of whom I do depend (SSAT)
O Lord turn not away thy face (SAT)
Of all the birds (SAT)
Penelope that longed (SSATB)
Praise the Lord, O my soul (SAT)
Save me, O God (SAT)
Sing ye unto the Lord (SSAT)
The black-bird made (SSATB)
The longer that I live (SSAT)
The Shepherd Stephon (S solo, A. viol, T. viol, B. viol)
Thus art thou bless'd (SAT)
Turn about and see me (SA (or T) T)
Unto thee lift I up mine eyes (SSATB)
Were I a king (SATBB)
Who loves a life (SSATB)
Witness ye heav'ns (S solo, A. viol, T. viol, B. viol)
Ye people all in one accord (SAB).

Choral (SATB a cappella)

SKU: HL.1424349

Arranged by Tom Trenney. Gentry Publications. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2711. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1424349).

UPC: 196288200789.

A superb a cappella hymn setting of “In The Midst of New Dimensions,” arranged by Tom Trenney and featuring Julian Rush's evocative text, set to the NETTLETON tune. From its opening question - “Who will lead the pilgrim peoples wandering in their separate ways?” - this arrangement captivates, assuring listeners of divine guidance amid life's changes. With vivid imagery invoking the “God of rainbow, fiery pillar,” this piece beautifully portrays our journey, offering solace and reassurance. The harmonious blend of music and text creates an emotive, captivating choral experience that resonates long after the song ends.

Choral (Audio Sampler)

SKU: HL.1138397

Audio Sampler. Composed by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Recorded Promo - Stockable. Musicals. General Merchandise. Published by MTI (Music Theatre International) (HL.1138397).

UPC: 196288114222. 9.0x12.0x0.413 inches.

Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical compedy gold in Something Rotten JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing's as amazing as a musical!” In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Something Rotten! JR. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. Don't miss your chance to bring this history-twisting tale to your stage!

SKU: GI.G-1061

Sacred. GIA Publications #1061. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-1061).

UPC: 785147006121.

For those who trust in God, in the pain of sorrow there is consolation, in the face of despair there is hope, in the midst of death there is life. —Order of Christian Funerals Those who struggle with the inability to conceive, those who know the pain of losing a child before birth, and those who have faced their infant's death at the time of birth know that this season of mourning is often held inside, hidden and unseen. But God does not abandon us. Somehow, on the other side of loss an incredible story of resilience emerges. Bodies, though they are never the same again, heal. Couples try again, adopt, or reimagine. Those who mourn in isolation find not one, not two, but a community of others with whom they can identify. God's silence is not absence, it is the patient listening of a God who knows our grief first-hand, who weeps with us, who holds us as a mother holds her child. Death is never the whole story. The hope of new life surprises, confounds, persists. Of Womb and Tomb: Prayer in Time of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth is a resource for individuals, couples, and parish communities who wish to accompany those on their grief journey. Filled with stories, prayers, Scripture, poems, and rituals this book may serve as a guide in creating prayer opportunities in a variety of settings. Together, let us bear witness to the Christian mystery—that new life is born of the womb and of the tomb. This is the companion recording, which may be used in private prayer or as a demonstration tool for preparing music for parish prayer.  .

(As performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Composed by Paul O'Neill and Robert Kinkel [Trans-Siberian Orchestra]. Arranged by Bob Phillips. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Professional Orchestra Series. Christmas; Rock; Winter. 6 . 208 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1819

Composed by Jack Wilds. Concert Band. FJH Young Band. Form: Chorale. Score and Part(s). The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1819. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1819).

UPC: 241444421758. English.

This outstanding work traces the emotional arc of finding renewal in the midst of exhaustion. A recurring four note motive interacts with a beautiful, lyrical melody. As the piece develops, the melody is ultimately transformed into a shout of sheer joy. A perfect opportunity for teaching your students about motivic development while offering ample opportunities for musicality and expressive playing.

About FJH Young Band

Appro priate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5