Intermediate

SKU: WD.080689631177

Composed by Cliff Duren. Book. Word Music #080689631177. Published by Word Music (WD.080689631177).

UPC: 080689631177.

Take a trip down memory lane…Letâ €™s go back in time to a place of warm summer mornings, church bells ringing, friends and family dressed in their Sunday best, and the sound of voices singing out those sweet, spirited Gospel songs and hymns that always stirred the soul within. Songs of yearning for the day when we all fly home to the Savior…to a place of joy that never ends. Hymns of gladness, redemption, hope, and promise…

Can you hear them? Blessed Assurance; I Saw the Light; I’ll Fly Away; ‘Til the Storm Passes By; The King Is Coming; I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary; Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus; Precious Lord, Take My Hand…The se are just a few of the favorites that Word Music and Church Resources is excited to present in Cliff Duren’s new collection, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK.

Giving new life to these classic songs, while keeping that forever timeless feel, this collection is a must-have for any choir. With songs that everyone in your congregation will know and love, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK is filled with a variety of upbeat, harmonious Southern Gospel songs of celebration, and beautiful, gentle ballads that plead for the Lord to come near. Your choir and congregation will be moved by these songs—not only as songs of testimony and worship and praise, but as reminders of the Lord’s faithfulness, goodness, and everlasting love for His children.

Prepare your heart and mind for reminiscing on the Lord’s great love while singing these exciting, timeless songs with your church family…This is THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS212

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8 +12+6+6+2+2+4+10+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212).

ISBN 9781491152317. UPC: 680160909810. Key: C minor.

Taking its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS190F

Composed by Sean O'Loughlin. Young String Orchestra (YAS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS190F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS190F).

ISBN 9781491151921. UPC: 680160909421. 9 x 12 inches.

As part of a collaboration between students and composer, Sean O'Loughlin, Dark Dreams is a dark and mysterious piece that utilizes techniques such as tremolo and pizzicato. Following a slow and mysterious opening which illustrates the tapestry of sound for the composition, the work develops the musical material into various vivid, intense, and gripping musical moments.

Dark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer.

The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to play the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.

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< p class=s4>Dark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, A vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer.

The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to aplaya the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.

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< p class=s4>Dark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, A vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer.

The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to aplaya the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.

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< p class=s4>Dark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer.

The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to play the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.

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D ark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer. The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to play the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.
Dark Dreams was commissioned by the Westport, Connecticut Public Schools for the Bedford Middle School 7th Grade Orchestra, Michele Anderson, director. It is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious,  vivid, intense and gripping. The collaboration process on commissions like this are very rewarding for both the students and composer. The students were looking to include techniques like tremolo and pizzicato, so the opening includes both of these to set the tapestry of sound for the composition. The slow and mysterious opening gives way to an intense fast section at m. 19. Trading off between upper and lower strings adds to the tension before the upper strings take hold of the melody at m. 31. This melody is derived from the slow opening material. The lower strings get their chance on the melody at m. 47 in an augmented form. This builds to a dramatic slow section at m. 57. The opening material returns at m. 66 to transition back to the fast material. Make sure to “play” the silence at m. 88 for maximum effect and really lean into the final note even though it is on beat 3 of the measure.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

DVD. Performed by Clyde Stubblefield, John "Jab'o" Starks. DVD. DVD (Digital Video Disk). Size 5.25x7.5 inches. 1 pages. Published by Rittor Music.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-2441-00

Composed by K. Harris. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2007-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 1992. Duration 3 minutes, 9 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2441-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2441-00).

A classy little swing tune that is sure to help you teach swing concepts to your developing jazz students. Playable with a limited instrumentation and containing a section which can be opened up for solos by any instrument(written solo suggestions are provided), Done Deal is perfect for contest or concert use by young bands. Ken’s great flair for melodic writing that really swings has made his charts favorites for many years and this super arrangement is one of his very best!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.035-2335-00

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #035-2335-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.035-2335-00).

A super solid up tempo swinger with a contemporary sound by Lennie Niehaus that is a wonderful choice for more mature jazz ensembles. Solos for either Alto or Trumpet plus a great shout chorus and lots of wonderful soli writing by a real master arranger make this a superior chart. Can’t be Beat!!

By Robert W. Smith and Michael Story. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Band Expressions Book 1. Christmas; Rock; Secular; Winter. Grade 1. 138 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

40 Tunes to Get Any Party Started. By Various. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Softcover. 194 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Grade 3.5

SKU: CL.035-2335-01

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1991. C.L. Barnhouse #035-2335-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.035-2335-01).

A super solid up tempo swinger with a contemporary sound by Lennie Niehaus that is a wonderful choice for more mature jazz ensembles. Solos for either Alto or Trumpet plus a great shout chorus and lots of wonderful soli writing by a real master arranger make this a superior chart. Can’t be Beat!!

Grade 1

SKU: CL.031-2535-01

Composed by K. Harris. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1993. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2535-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2535-01).

Another great chart for very young bands from the pen of Ken Harris. This super chart is playable with limited instrumentations and is perfect material for very young jazz ensembles in either concert or contest situations. A very flexible arrangement, easily opened up if you have some soloists able to play blues changes.

By Carl Strommen. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Form: March. Contemporary. Grade 2. Conductor Score and Parts. 332 pages. Duration 2:14. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

40 Tunes to Get Any Party Started. By Various. E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard). Softcover. 144 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(The Quintessential Rut-Buster 2-DVD Set). Instructional/Guitar/DVD. DVD. Guitar tablature

By Various. For Bass guitar. Bass Rec Versions Licensed Art. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 352 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Guitar Tab Method. Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Ken Harris. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Grade 1. Score and set of parts. Composed 1993. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By Dave Hill. Musicians Institute Press (Instruction taken from the curriculum of MI). Book and CD package. With notes and tablature. Size 9x12 inches. 72 pages. Published by Musicians Institute.

By Tommy Igoe. Dvd. DVD (Digital Video Disc). Size 5.3x7.5 inches. Published by Hudson Music.

(Heavy Metal Guitar Meets the Blues). By Dave Martone. For Guitar. Book; DVD; Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction; Technique Musicianship. Blues; Metal; Rock. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By William Windham. By William Windham. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra. Level: Easy to Medium Easy (grade II-III). Conductor Score, Parts & CD. Duration 2:05. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4135-00

Composed by L. Barton. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2012-00). Score and set of parts. Composed 2012. Duration 4 minutes, 16 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4135-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4135-00).

Warning: Don’t try this tune anywhere unless you are ready to rock! This hard driving rock tune kicks in the afterburners in the first measure and doesn’t let up. Written solidly at the medium easy level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee you will be performance ready with the absolute minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for limited instrumentation with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written out solos over super easy changes, Don’t Try This at Home will be accessible to the smallest and youngest ensembles. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this tune is a great contest/concert selection. Go on, try it, we dare you!

Faber Piano Adventures. Educational, Method. Softcover. 64 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF1078. Published by Faber Piano Adventures

Alto Sax/Tenor Sax. (Saxophone). Curnow Play-Along Book. Play Along. BOOK W/CD. Size 9x12 inches. 44 pages. Published by Curnow Music.