Commissioned by American Composers Forum. Composed by Susan Botti. BandQuest. Concert. Published by American Composers Forum (HL.4004558).

Composed by Phoebe T.T. Yeung. Concert, General. Handbell score. American Guild of English Handbell Ringers #AG35359. Published by American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (LO.AG35359).

Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the Church Year. Composed by M. Roger Holland, II. Sacred. 64 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9233).

Orchestra Orchestra

SKU: PR.416413710

For Chamber Orchestra. Composed by Clint Needham. Watkiss. Contemporary. Full score. With Standard notation. Composed 2008. 92 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41371. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416413710).

ISBN 9781598068214. UPC: 680160587162. 9x12 inches.

Needham's original intent with Chamber Symphony was to encapsulate the 2008 presidential election, from the Democratic primaries to the historic general election campaign and win of Barack Obama. But, says Needham, In the midst of the general election circus, I decided to broaden my inspiration and have the work's overall goal focus on the larger ideas of hope and transformation. Chamber Symphony was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra with generous support of Paul Underwood. Additional support was from the National Endowment for the Arts.
I originally envisioned a work inspired by the political landscape of the 2008 presidential election, focusing primarily on the hard-fought Democratic Primary race. I was fascinated by the historic and hopeful spirit that both the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns embodied. Sometime later, in the midst of the general election circus, I decided to broaden my inspiration and have the work’s overall goal focus on the larger ideas of hope and transformation. Chamber Symphony is constructed in three movements (played without pause): I. Hammering Out, II. Open-ended Echoes, and III. Radiant Nation. The titles suggest a general atmosphere that each movement attempts to express. The outer movements, both quick in tempo, act as the antithesis of each other in terms of mood. “Hammering Out” employs an aggressive, relentless, pounding beat that frequently shifts, often emphasized with metallic sounds. “Radiant Nation” is much lighter and more optimistic in tone, and uses an up-beat groove throughout the movement. The middle movement, “Open-ended Echoes,” is the proverbial calm after the storm. Unlike the outer movements, “Open-ended Echoes” is almost void of any strong sense of pulse. The movement attempts to create a peaceful, contemplative mood that transforms the volatile nature of the first movement tothe radiant spirit of the last. Chamber Symphony was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra for its Orchestra Underground Series with the generous support of Paul Underwood. Additional support for the ACO’s Emerging Composers Program comes from the National Endowment for the Arts.— November 5, 2008.

Piano/Vocal Piano; Voice

SKU: HL.148619

Composed by Bob Cole, James Weldon Johnson, and John Rosamond Johnson. E.B. Marks. Vaudeville. Softcover. 180 pages. Edward B. Marks Music #EBM148619. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.148619).

ISBN 9781495029684. UPC: 888680078515. 9.0x12.0x0.492 inches. With a Foreword by Thomas Riis.

Late in his life, composer J. Rosamond Johnson (Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing) submitted to his longtime publisher, E.B. Marks, a list of songs that would comprise a volume of his best early popular songs written with his pre-1910 partner Bob Cole and his brother, James Weldon Johnson (Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man). That list was never put into print...until now. Featuring an introductionby Dr. Thomas Riis (Just Before Jazz) and several rare photos, this new compilation is the latest legacy offering from the Marks archive, which contains a rich heritage of turn-of-the-century African-American, and thus distinctly American, pre-jazz-era popular song. Includes: Ain't Dat Scan'lous * Big Indian Chief * The Big Red Shawl * The Bleeding Moon * Congo Love Song * The Countess of Alagazam * Fishing * I Don't Want to Be No Actor Man No Mo' * I'll Always Love Old Dixie * I'll Keep a Warm Spot in My Heart for You * I've Got Troubles of My Own * The Katy-Did, the Cricket and the Frog * Lazy Moon * Lit'l Gal * Louisiana Lize * Lovely Daughter of Allah * Ma Mississippi Belle * The Maiden with the Dreamy Eyes * Mudder Knows * My Heart's Desiah is Miss Mariah * My Castle on the Nile * Nobody's Lookin' but de Owl an' de Moon * Oh, Didn't He Ramble * The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground * On the Road to Monterey * The Pathway of Love * Roll Them Cotton Bales * Save It for Me! * The Spirit of the Banjo! * Sugar Babe * Two Eyes * Under the Bamboo Tree * When de Jack O'Lantern Starts to Walk About * When It's All Goin' Out, and Nothin' Comin' In * Who Do You Love?

Chamber Music Bass Trombone, Horn 1, Horn 2, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Tuba

SKU: PR.114417480

A Festive Nonet For Brass Ensemble. Composed by Eric Ewazen. Set of Score and Parts. 20+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+4+ 4 pages. Duration 6 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41748. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114417480).

UPC: 680160634057.

Canti cum Honoris Americorum, a nonet for brass, is gratefully dedicated to the American Brass Quintet. This legendary ensemble was one of the very first touring brass quintets, and the ensemble for which I wrote three of my brass quintets. Over the years, there have been several legendary players who performed with the ensemble, hence the inclusion of Past, Present, and Future in the dedication. Canticum was premiered at Julliard by the American Brass Quintet, along with four of their graduating students. Hence, a brass quintet with an additional trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba. The work is entirely celebratory in spirit--full of life and energy; virtuosic, fanfare-like musical gestures; and a feeling of joy throughout. The American Brass Quintet has recorded Canticum Honoris Americorum on their 2017 CD Perspectives, on Summit Records. -Eric Ewazen.

Edited by Patrick Sky. For fiddle. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Songbook. Size 8.75x11.75. 176 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

(Featuring: The Star-Spangled Banner / America, the Beautiful / America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) / The Battle Hymn of the Republic). Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Patriotic. Grade 2.5. Conductor Score and Parts. 244 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Fanfare Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0413-00-120

Composed by Mike Hannickel. National Heritage Series. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2000. Curnow Music #CMP 0413-00-120. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0413-00-120).

This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands, while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child I HEARD you play your part!

Een levendige medley waarin drie spirituals contrapuntisch zijn verwerkt: Go Tell It on the Mountain, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot en Who Did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah. Elke instrumentgroep komt in Three American Spiritualstot z’n recht en het stuk is bijzonder geschikt om het gehoor van jonge muzikanten te trainen.

Ein lebendiges Medley, das die drei bekannten amerikanischen Spirituals kontrapunktisch miteinander verbindet. Ein Stück, in dem jede Instrumentengruppe zu ihrem Recht kommt, welches überdies besonders geeignet ist, das Gehör der jungen Musiker zu schulen. Überzeugend!

Fanfare Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0413-00-020

Composed by Mike Hannickel. National Heritage Series. Original Light Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2000. Curnow Music #CMP 0413-00-020. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0413-00-020).

This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands, while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child I HEARD you play your part!

Een levendige medley waarin drie spirituals contrapuntisch zijn verwerkt: Go Tell It on the Mountain, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot en Who Did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah. Elke instrumentgroep komt in Three American Spiritualstot z’n recht en het stuk is bijzonder geschikt om het gehoor van jonge muzikanten te trainen.

Ein lebendiges Medley, das die drei bekannten amerikanischen Spirituals kontrapunktisch miteinander verbindet. Ein Stück, in dem jede Instrumentengruppe zu ihrem Recht kommt, welches überdies besonders geeignet ist, das Gehör der jungen Musiker zu schulen. Überzeugend!

(C Edition) Performed by Chicago. For C instrument. Format: fakebook. With leadsheet notation (includes melody line and chords) and lyrics. Pop rock and soft rock. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 232 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Collection for solo piano(all C instruments), . 159 pages. Published by Santorella Publications.

by Stacy Phillips. For fiddle. All styles, fiddle tunes. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 268 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Choral Cello, Piano, alto 1, alto 2, soprano 1, soprano 2

SKU: CF.CM9750

Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. Duration 4 minutes, 48 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9750. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9750).

ISBN 9781491162385. UPC: 680160921133. Key: F major. English. Robert Frost.

About the workFew American poems are as well known as The Road Not Taken. Robert Frost, the author, is an international icon, not unlike Pablo Picasso, Winston Churchill or Mark Twain in their own disciplines. The poem is full of contradictions and quirks of form and structure. Perhaps that illusiveness is part of the poem's intrigue. But beyond all of the literary devices that only a few scholars may fully appreciate, this poem has taken on a sort of fanfare for the common person credo - a challenge to individualism, stepping out on one's own, and breaking the mold out of sheer determination if nothing else. Frost connects to the core of the human spirit in just a few stanzas using the analogy of a fork in a road. The message super cedes geography, culture, race or creed. Rather, it is part of the DNA of most every person on the planet - the inner desire to feel empowered to create one's own destiny, to forge a road not taken, and ultimately in doing so, to make a difference.Rehearsal notesResearch strongly suggests that there is a direct connection between the first rehearsal and the performance. First impressions last. I find it helpful to immediately lock three concepts into place - mechanics (notes/rhythms), text/phrasing (intent and motivation) and color (timbre). Performers need to think musically from the first reading forward (first impression). The cello is very much a collaborative instrument in this work, and should be located in front of the ensemble (not to side). Lastly, let the text speak. The simplest melodic lines are often the most exposed. Keep the voices clear and transparent, floating over the top in softer passages, and singing with vibrancy and forward focus throughout.Z. Randall Stroope.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10332

Composed by Aaron Mathews. Mass. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 28 pages. GIA Publications #10332. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10332).

UPC: 785147033219. English. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010.

    Sr. Thea’s faith-filled presence, singing, and teaching has inspired my journey as a liturgical musician and educator. This Mass setting is dedicated to her memory, legacy, and her cause for canonization.    –Aaron Mathews Written in honor of the impactful life and work of Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA, this Mass setting aims to capture her warm and inviting spirit, her joy and love for music, and her love for God and others.  Employing rhythms, chords, and other elements commonly found in African American sacred music, Aaron Mathews’ setting encourages everyone to pray and sing from the depths of their spirit—just as Sister Thea would have done.

(Featuring: We Gather Together / Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow). Arranged by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Sound Innovations for Band. Fall; Hymn; Thanksgiving. Grade 1.5. 134 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Libby Larsen (1950-). For SATB Choir, keyboard, Winds. (Mixed Voices). Secular. Choral. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

Arranged by John O'reilly. Arr. John O'Reilly. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Basic Band Series. Level: Level 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score & Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.42067

Composed by Sara Bongo. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Multicultural; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-42067. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.42067).

UPC: 038081484136. English.

Written to recognize the indigenous peoples in this nation, the haunting melody captures the many trials they have encountered. The heartbeat is reminiscent of the American Indian drum, and the entire piece incorporates other elements many traditional tribal songs. Every section has a chance to shine. (3:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Americana and spiritual. 176 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.