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.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). 21st Century, Americana, Baptism, Faith, Folk Song. Piano/choral score. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8476).

Composed by Amy F. Bernon. For 2-part voices and piano. New Horizons. Concert, Festival. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

Band Bass Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Percussion 5, Piccolo, String Bass and more.

SKU: PR.165000970

For Band. Composed by Dan Welcher. Folder. Premiered by the University of Texas Symphony Band, Scott S. Hanna, conductor, at Butler School of Music, UT/Austin, Austin, Texas. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 14-Sep. 40 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #165-00097. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.165000970).

ISBN 9781491100462. UPC: 680160626717. 9x12 inches.

Commissione d by a consortium of 20 high school and university bands coordinated by Scott Hanna of the University of Texas at Austin, Downshifting is inspired by Welcher’s joy of bicycle riding. Welcher explains in the program note: When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting... With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep one’s legs going at a constant speed (for me, q = 126) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly. I determined to capitalize on this in writing Downshifting, which keeps the same mathematical inner pulse, ‘shifting’ (with a ratchet) as the terrain changes..
One of the joys of life for me is riding my 21-speed bicycle.  As a basically non-athletic person who nonetheless likes to stay in shape, I have found that riding my bike provides just the exercise I need.  The workout is strenuous, but pleasant—and the infinite variety of scenery I pass keeps me alert and wide awake.  When I decided to write a piece for band that was basically entertaining and uplifting, it made perfect sense to call it Downshifting.With three gears on the front sprocket and seven on the rear, it’s possible to keep ones legs going at a constant speed (for me, that’s 126 to the quarter note) while the bike itself may be moving very slowly or very quickly.  I determined to capitalize on this in writing the music, which manages to keep the same mathematical inner pulse, “shifting” (with a ratchet) as the terrain changes.  So Downshifting begins with that steady pulse, on a grid of eighth notes in 2/4 to propel the little vehicle forward.  There’s a joyous little tune in our heads as we begin our ride.  As the initial thrill of riding on the flat gives way to monotony, we stay in that pulse for the first minute or so of the ride.  Then, as the first hill becomes visible, we shift the bike down: even though the eighths are equal, the pulse feels slower (and we’re now in 6/8 time).  Ultimately the compound meter shifts again as the climb begins, and we’re now plodding doggedly up the hill.  (The music reflects all of these changes, with subtitles such as “Working harder—Seeing the climb, ahead”, “Steady and committed…the climb begins!”, “Straining against the grade”, etc.).There are two hills, and two long climbs (but in different keys, reflecting the change in scenery).  When at last the summit of the second hill is reached (“Flying, Over the Top”), we coast at last down the other side at breakneck speed.  The initial joyous melody returns, but now in a spread-out coasting pulse.  At the end of the ride, we slow to a stop—then take one last sprint (shifting five times in the process) in order to end on a biker’s high.Downshifting was commissioned by a consortium of fourteen high school and college bands, overseen by my longtime colleague at the University of Texas, Scott Hanna.  The piece is dedicated to him (and to all bicycle enthusiasts).

Fakebook (spiral bound) for voice and C instrument. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names and leadsheet notation. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 407 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 568 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Voice and Piano. By Richard Johnston. (resource book). Vocal Collection. Size 8.5x11 inches. 400 pages. Published by E.c. Kerby.

Edited by David Brody. For violin. Format: fake book. With lead melody, chord names, instructional text and performance notes. Folk, americana and british. 302 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Oak Publications.

By Wayne Erbsen. For All Instruments. SongBook. Gospel-Old Time. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 9x12. 172 pages. Published by Native Ground Music.

(121 Easy Arrangements ) Arranged by Claire Gordon, Melvin Stecher, Norman Horowitz. Songbook for voice and piano. 315 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

100 Timeless Songs to Learn and Play. Edited by Happy Traum. Homespun Tapes. Bluegrass, Blues, Folk. Softcover. 136 pages. Duration 165 seconds. Published by Homespun

(Tab+). By Various. For Guitar. Guitar Recorded Version. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 296 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Books 1 and 2 with Online Audio, Plus Bonus Material. By Various. Guitar Tab Method. Acoustic, Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. With guitar tablature. 82 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Palmer Hughes. For Accordion. Accordion. Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course. Book. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

The Genesis and Evolution of Blues in the Delta from the Late 1800s Through 1938. Performed by Robert Johnson. By Edward Komara. Guitar Educational. Softcover with CD. 176 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Compiled by Ron Middlebrook. For voice and guitar or banjo. Format: guitar/vocal songbook (no tablature - lyrics and chords only). With lyrics, chord names, guitar chord chart, banjo chord chart and illustrations. Folk. 108 pages. 6x9 inches. Published by Centerstream Publications.