A Beginner's Guide for Group or Private Instruction. Modern Band. Method, Teacher Resource. Softcover. 256 pages. Published by Little Kids Rock

Orchestra

SKU: PR.416415760

For Really Big Orchestra. Composed by PDQ Bach. Edited by Prof. Peter Schickele. Study Score. With Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41576. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.416415760).

UPC: 680160636532. 9 x 12 inches.

The 1712 Overture stands out in P.D.Q. Bach's oeuvre for two reasons, among others: it is by far the most programmatic instrumental piece among those by the minimeister of Wein-am-Rhein so far unearthed, and 2) its discovery has led to a revelation about the composer's father, Johann Sebastian Bach, that has exploded like a bombshell on the usually serene musicological landscape. The overture is based on an anecdote told to P.D.Q. Bach by a cousin, Peter Ulrich. Since P.U. Bach lived in Dudeldorf, only a few miles down the road from Wein-am-Rhein, he was P.D.Q.'s closest relative, and he was, in fact, one of the few members of the family who was on speaking terms with P.D.Q. The story, related to P.D.Q. (fortunately for us posterity types) in a letter, may be summarized thus: The town of Dudeldorf was founded by two brothers, Rudi and Dieter Dudel, early in the 18th century. Rudi remained mayor of the newborn burg for the rest of his long life, but Dieter had a dream of starting a musicians' colony, an entire city devoted to music, which dream, he finally decided, could be realized only in the New World. In 1712, he and several other bagpipers sailed to Boston, never to return to Germany. (Henceforth, Rudi became known as der deutscher Dudel and Dieter as the Yankee Dudel). Unfortunately, the head of the Boston Musicians' Guild had gotten wind of Dudel's plans, and Wilhelm Wiesel (pron. VEE-zle), known none too affectionately around town as Wiesel the Weasel, was not about to share what few gigs there were in colonial America with more foreigners and outside agitators. He and his cronies were on hand to meet Dudel's boat when it pulled into Boston Harbor; they intended to prevent the newcomers' disembarkation, but Dudel and his companions managed to escape to the other side of the bay in a dinghy, landing with just enough time to rent a carriage and horses before hearing the sound of The Weasel and his men, who had had to come around the long way. The Germans headed West, with the Bostonians in furious pursuit. soon the city had been left far behind, and by midnight so had the pursuers; Dieter Dudel decided that it was safe for him and his men to stop and sleep until daybreak. When they awoke, they found that they were in a beautiful landscape of low, forested mountains and pleasant fields, warmed by the brilliant morning sun and serenaded by an entrancing variety of birds. Here, Dudel thought, her is where I will build my colony. The immigrants continued down the road at a leisurely pace until they came upon a little church, all by itself in the countryside, from which there suddenly emanated the sounds of a pipe organ. At this point, the temptation to quote from P.U. Bach's letter to P.D.Q. cannot be resisted: They went inside and, after listening to the glorious music for a while, introduced themselves to the organist. And who do you think it was? Are you ready for this -- it was your old man! Hey, no kidding -- you know, I'm sure, that your father was the guy to get when it came to testing new organs, and whoever had that one in Massachusetts built offered old Sebastian a tidy sum to go over there and check it out. The unexpected meeting with J.S. Bach and his sponsors was interrupted by the sound of horse hooves, as the dreaded Wiesel and his men thundered on to the scene. They had been riding all night, however, and they were no spring chickens to start with, and as soon as they reached the church they all dropped, exhausted, to the ground. The elated Germans rang the church bells and offered to buy everyone a beer at the nearest tavern. There they were taught, and joined in singing, what might be called the national anthem of the New World. The melody of this pre-revolutionary patriotic song is still remembered (P.D.Q. Bach quotes it, in the bass instruments, near the end of the overture), but is words are now all but forgotten: Freedom, of thee we sing, Freedom e'er is our goal; Death to the English King, Long live Rock and Ross. The striking paucity of biographical references to Johann Sebastian Bah during the year 1712 can now be explained: he was abroad for a significant part of that year, testing organs in the British Colonies. That this revelation has not been accepted as fact by the musicological establishment is no surprise, since it means that a lot of books would have to be rewritten. The members of that establishment haven't even accepted the existence of P.D.Q. Bach, one of whose major works the 1712 Overture certainly is. It is also a work that shows Tchaikowsky up as the shameless plagiarizer that some of us have always known he was. The discovery of this awesome opus was made possible by a Boston Pops Centennial Research Commission; the first modern performance took place at the opening concert of the 100th anniversary season of that orchestra, under the exciting but authentic direction of John Williams.

Orchestra

SKU: PR.41641576L

For Really Big Orchestra. Composed by PDQ Bach. Edited by Peter Schickele. Large Score. With Standard notation. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41576L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641576L).

UPC: 680160636549. 11 x 17 inches.

The 1712 Overture stands out in P.D.Q. Bach's oeuvre for two reasons, among others: it is by far the most programmatic instrumental piece among those by the minimeister of Wein-am-Rhein so far unearthed, and 2) its discovery has led to a revelation about the composer's father, Johann Sebastian Bach, that has exploded like a bombshell on the usually serene musicological landscape. The overture is based on an anecdote told to P.D.Q. Bach by a cousin, Peter Ulrich. Since P.U. Bach lived in Dudeldorf, only a few miles down the road from Wein-am-Rhein, he was P.D.Q.'s closest relative, and he was, in fact, one of the few members of the family who was on speaking terms with P.D.Q. The story, related to P.D.Q. (fortunately for us posterity types) in a letter, may be summarized thus: The town of Dudeldorf was founded by two brothers, Rudi and Dieter Dudel, early in the 18th century. Rudi remained mayor of the newborn burg for the rest of his long life, but Dieter had a dream of starting a musicians' colony, an entire city devoted to music, which dream, he finally decided, could be realized only in the New World. In 1712, he and several other bagpipers sailed to Boston, never to return to Germany. (Henceforth, Rudi became known as der deutscher Dudel and Dieter as the Yankee Dudel). Unfortunately, the head of the Boston Musicians' Guild had gotten wind of Dudel's plans, and Wilhelm Wiesel (pron. VEE-zle), known none too affectionately around town as Wiesel the Weasel, was not about to share what few gigs there were in colonial America with more foreigners and outside agitators. He and his cronies were on hand to meet Dudel's boat when it pulled into Boston Harbor; they intended to prevent the newcomers' disembarkation, but Dudel and his companions managed to escape to the other side of the bay in a dinghy, landing with just enough time to rent a carriage and horses before hearing the sound of The Weasel and his men, who had had to come around the long way. The Germans headed West, with the Bostonians in furious pursuit. soon the city had been left far behind, and by midnight so had the pursuers; Dieter Dudel decided that it was safe for him and his men to stop and sleep until daybreak. When they awoke, they found that they were in a beautiful landscape of low, forested mountains and pleasant fields, warmed by the brilliant morning sun and serenaded by an entrancing variety of birds. Here, Dudel thought, her is where I will build my colony. The immigrants continued down the road at a leisurely pace until they came upon a little church, all by itself in the countryside, from which there suddenly emanated the sounds of a pipe organ. At this point, the temptation to quote from P.U. Bach's letter to P.D.Q. cannot be resisted: They went inside and, after listening to the glorious music for a while, introduced themselves to the organist. And who do you think it was? Are you ready for this -- it was your old man! Hey, no kidding -- you know, I'm sure, that your father was the guy to get when it came to testing new organs, and whoever had that one in Massachusetts built offered old Sebastian a tidy sum to go over there and check it out. The unexpected meeting with J.S. Bach and his sponsors was interrupted by the sound of horse hooves, as the dreaded Wiesel and his men thundered on to the scene. They had been riding all night, however, and they were no spring chickens to start with, and as soon as they reached the church they all dropped, exhausted, to the ground. The elated Germans rang the church bells and offered to buy everyone a beer at the nearest tavern. There they were taught, and joined in singing, what might be called the national anthem of the New World. The melody of this pre-revolutionary patriotic song is still remembered (P.D.Q. Bach quotes it, in the bass instruments, near the end of the overture), but is words are now all but forgotten: Freedom, of thee we sing, Freedom e'er is our goal; Death to the English King, Long live Rock and Ross. The striking paucity of biographical references to Johann Sebastian Bah during the year 1712 can now be explained: he was abroad for a significant part of that year, testing organs in the British Colonies. That this revelation has not been accepted as fact by the musicological establishment is no surprise, since it means that a lot of books would have to be rewritten. The members of that establishment haven't even accepted the existence of P.D.Q. Bach, one of whose major works the 1712 Overture certainly is. It is also a work that shows Tchaikowsky up as the shameless plagiarizer that some of us have always known he was. The discovery of this awesome opus was made possible by a Boston Pops Centennial Research Commission; the first modern performance took place at the opening concert of the 100th anniversary season of that orchestra, under the exciting but authentic direction of John Williams.

(As performed by the cast of Glee (featuring: Any Way You Want It / Dream a Little Dream of Me / Don't Stop Believin')). Arranged by Victor LÌ_pez. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Score. Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra. Form: Medley. Jazz; Light Concert; Pop; TV. Grade 3.5. 28 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(As performed by the cast of Glee (featuring: Any Way You Want It / Dream a Little Dream of Me / Don't Stop Believin')). Arranged by Victor LÌ_pez. Orchestra. For full (Bells/Xylophone, timp (tambourine), Snare Drum/Hi-Hat Cymbal/Ride Cymbal, Bass Drum,Tom-Toms [Opt. Drumset], pno opt, vln3). Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra. Form: Medley. Jazz; Light Concert; Pop; TV. Grade 3.5. 226 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Bob Cerulli. For Conductor. String Orchestra Collection. Book. 72 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Secular. Level: 4 (grade 4). Score. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by John Whitney. Arr. John Whitney. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Level: Medium Easy to Medium (grade III-IV). Conductor Score and Parts. 210 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone. Arranged by Bob Cerulli. By Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone / arr. Bob Cerulli. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Intermediate Full Orchestra. Level: Easy to Medium Easy (grade II-III). Conductor Score. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone. Arranged by Bob Cerulli. By Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone / arr. Bob Cerulli. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Intermediate Full Orchestra. Level: 2.5 (grade 2.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 130 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44804S

Composed by Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, and Katherine K. Davis. Arranged by Bob Cerulli. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Alfred Music #00-44804S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44804S).

UPC: 038081515489. English.

This true Christmas classic, arranged by Bob Cerulli, is a great way to introduce col legno and double stops to your string players. Easy to put together and fun to play, it's a must for any holiday concert! (2:45).

Full orchestra

SKU: LO.30-3489MD

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Full score and parts, plus CD with printable parts. Medallion Music #30/3489MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.30-3489MD).

UPC: 000308147704.

And It Came to Pass, Emmanuel: A compelling musical triumph that invites the listener on a journey that ultimately leads to worship of the Christ Child. The text of the Christmas story blends seamlessly with original narrative and exquisite lyric writing from Rose Aspinall, and Jay Rouse's incredible ability to fashion original melodies and arrange Christmas favorites with nuance and passion is on full display. The musical opens with an ethereal underscore that leads effortlessly into a 6/8 interpretation of Adeste Fideles, followed directly by the theme song and anchor ballad for the musical, And It Came to Pass. Also included are a song written specifically for this work that gives voice to Joseph's fears and longings; a traditional gospel setting of the all-time favorite Jesus, What a Wonderful Child; a syncopated, upbeat angel and shepherd announcement song titled Fire in the Sky; and a tender worship moment at the manger called Jesus, Prince of Peace. With a little something for everyone, this creative work is sure to be an important part of your Christmas season.

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Conductor's score and set of performance parts for string orchestra (8 - 1st violin, 8 - 2nd violin, 5 - 3rd violin/viola (treble clef), 5 - viola, 5 - cello, 5 - string bass, 1 - piano accompaniment). Series: Orchestra Expressions Series. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Peter Blair. For conductor score. Christmas, Secular Christmas. Instrumental ensemble (woodwind). Published by Heritage Music Press. (50/1139H)

Featuring "Winter Wonderland," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". Arranged by Robert Sheldon. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Secular. Level: 4 (grade 4). Conductor Score and Parts. 224 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Featuring "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and "Frosty the Snowman". By Kim Gannon, Walter Kent, Haven Gillespie, J. Fred Coots, Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins, Hugh Martin, And Ralph Blane. Arranged by Carl Strommen. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Level: 3 (grade 3). Conductor Score and Parts. 101 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Featuring "Harvey Two-Face," "Introduce a Little Anarchy," and "Like a Dog Chasing Cars". By Hans Zimmer And James Newton Howard. Arranged by Victor Lopez. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Level: 3.5 (grade 3.5). Published by Alfred Publishing.

Featuring "Harvey Two-Face," "Introduce a Little Anarchy," and "A Dark Knight". By Hans Zimmer And James Newton Howard. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra. Movie. Level: 2.5 (grade 2.5). Score. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Featuring: Harvey Two-Face / Introduce a Little Anarchy / A Dark Knight. By Hans Zimmer And James Newton Howard. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Pop Intermediate Full Orchestra. Movie. Level: 2.5 (grade 2.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 248 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.