('Twas in the Moon of Wintertime). Arranged by Morley Calvert. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Eighth Note Publications. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Winter. Grade 3. 100 pages. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Orchestra

SKU: BA.BA06861

Sinfonie (1923-1928). Composed by Leos Janacek. Arranged by Leoš Faltus and Miloš Štedron. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leos Janacek H/3. Complete edition, Score, Set of parts. Duration 40 minutes. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA06861_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA06861).

ISBN 9790260104211. 34.3 x 27 cm inches.

Leoš Janácek’s symphonic fragment Dunaj (The Danube) dates from the period of the composition of “Katya Kabanova”. The composer was not concerned with a musical-picturesque description of a river landscape, but with the mythical link between women’s destinies and water.

“Pale green waves of the Danube! There are so many of you, and one followed by another. You remain interlocked in a continuous flow. You surprise yourselves where you ended up – on the Czech shores! Look back downstream and you will have an impression of what you have left behind in your haste. It pleases you here. Here I will rest with my symphony.” Thus Leoš Janácek described the idea behind the composition project which occupied him in 1923/24. However, after further work, it remained incomplete in 1926. His “symphony” entitled Dunaj has survived as a continuously-notated, four-movement bundle of sketches in score form. It is one of the works which occupied him until his death. The scholarly reconstruction by the two Brno composers Miloš Štedron and Leoš Faltus closely follows the original manuscript.

A whole conglomeration of motifs stands behind the incomplete work. What at first seems like a counterpart to Smetana’s Vltava, in fact doesn’t turn out to be a musical depiction of the Danube. On the contrary, the fateful link between the destiny of women, water and death permeates the range of motifs found in the work. It seems to be no coincidence that Janácek, whilst working on the opera Katya Kabanova, in which the Volga, as the river bringing death plays an almost mythical role, planned a Danube symphony, and that its content was linked with the destiny of women: in the sketches, two poems were found which may have provided the stimulus for several movements of the symphony. He copied a poem by Pavla Kriciková into the second movement, in which a girl remarks that whilst bathing in a pond, she was observed by a man. Filled with shame, the young naked woman jumps into the water and drowns. The outer movements likewise draw on the poem “Lola” by the Czech writer Sonja Špálová, published under the pseudonym Alexander Insarov. This is about a prostitute who asks for her heart’s desire: she is given a palace, but then goes on a long search for it and is finally no longer wanted by anyone. She suffers, feels cold and just wants a warm fire. Janácek adds his remark “she jumps into the Danube” to the inconclusive ending.

To these tangible literary models is added Adolf Veselý’s verbal account which reports that the composer wanted to portray “in the Danube, the female sex with all its passions and driving forces”. The third movement is said to characterise the city of Vienna in the form of a woman.

It is evident that in his composition, Janácek was not striving for a simple, natural lyricism. The River Danube is masculine in the Slavic language – “ten Dunaj” – and assumes an almost mythical significance in the national character, indeed often also a role bringing death. The four movements are motivically conceived. Elements of sound painting, small wave-like figures in the first movement, motoric, driving movements in the third are obvious evocations of water. And the content and the literary level are easy to discover. The “tremolo of the four timpani”, which was amongst Janácek’s first inspirations, appears in the second movement. It is not difficult to retrace in it the fate of the drowning bather. The oboe enters lamentoso towards the end of the movement over timpani playing tremolo, its descending figure is taken over by the flute, then upper strings and intensified considerably. The motif of drowning – Lola’s despair – returns again in the fourth movement in the clarinet, before the work ends abruptly and dramatically.

One special effect is the use of a soprano voice in the motor-driven third movement. The singer vocalises mainly in parallel with the solo oboe, but also in dialogue with other parts such as the viola d’amore, which Janácek used in several late works as a sort of “voice of love”.

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Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Edited by Stephen Hogger. For orchestra (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, bass tuba, timpani, triangle, harp and strings). This edition: paperback. Level B-C (easy - moderately difficult). Study score. 32 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Soprano, baritone, spoken voice, mixed choir (SSSSAAAATTTTBBBB, and 9 boys' voices, S/A) and orchestra (Score) - difficult

SKU: HL.49006187

(The Raft of the Medusa). Composed by Hans Werner Henze. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Study Score. Composed 1968/1990. 168 pages. Duration 70'. Schott Music #ED6326. Published by Schott Music (HL.49006187).

ISBN 9790001067270. UPC: 884088099282. 8.25x11.75x0.41 inches. German - English.

4 (1., 2. auch Picc., 3., 4. auch Altfl.) * 1 * Ob. d'am. * Engl. Hr. * Heckelphon * Es-Klar. * 1 * Altklar. (oder Bassetthr.) * Bassklar. * Sopransax. * Tenorsax. * 2 * Kfg. - 4 * Picc.-Trp. * 2 * Basstrp. * Altpos. * 1 * Basspos. * Alt-Ofikleide (oder Bombardino) * Bass-Ofikleide (oder Pos. mit Quartventil) * Bombardino (oder Tb. in F) * Wagnertb. * 1 * Kb.-Tb. - P. S. (3 Trgl. * 3 hg. Beck. * Beckenpaar * 3 Gongs * Kuhgl. * 5 Tamt. * Tamb. * Mil. Tr. * 3 Bong. * Tabla * orient. Woodbl. * gr. Tr. * 2 Tempelbl. * Metallbl. * Woodbl. * Mar. * Guiro * Bambusbundel * 3 Metallplatten * Shell-Chimes * Vibr. * Marimba * Rohrengl.) (12 Spieler) - E-Git. * E-Bassgit. * 2 Hfn. * Klav. * E-Org. - Str. (12 * 0 * 8 * 6 * 4).

By Howard Shore. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Score. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Light Concert; Movie. Grade 3. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48046

Eine kleine Mutter Gans Musik. Composed by Various. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert; Spring. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 2:35. Belwin Music #00-48046. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48046).

UPC: 038081550831. English.

Scored in authentic Classical style by Douglas E. Wagner, excerpts from A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute cleverly intertwine with the traditional nursery tunes, Jack and Jill, Three Blind Mice, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Mozart and Company is not difficult to put together and is full of teachable moments. (2:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

By Howard Shore. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Pop Concert Full Orchestra. Light Concert; Movie. Grade 3. 252 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.BSO00100C

Composed by Robert Washburn. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score. 32 pages. Belwin Music #00-BSO00100C. Published by Belwin Music (AP.BSO00100C).

UPC: 029156048827. English.

This suite has four movements: March, Waltz, Ballad, and Allegro. This is typical Washburn, and the contrast of the movements of the suite provides interest for performer and audience alike. Appealing but not difficult.

Composed by Jean-Joseph Mouret (1682-1738). Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Orchestra. Full Orchestra; Masterworks; Part(s); Score. Beginning Full Orchestra. Form: Fanfare. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement. Grade 1.5. 118 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48046S

Eine kleine Mutter Gans Musik. Composed by Various. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:35. Belwin Music #00-48046S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48046S).

UPC: 038081550848. English.

Scored in authentic Classical style by Douglas E. Wagner, excerpts from A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute cleverly intertwine with the traditional nursery tunes, Jack and Jill, Three Blind Mice, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Mozart and Company is not difficult to put together and is full of teachable moments. (2:35) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Composed by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Edited by Tuija Wicklund. Breitkopf and Haertel #SON 635. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel

Full orchestra (3fl (II+picc, III opt), 3ob (III+ca opt), 2cl, bcl (opt), 2bn, cbn (opt), 4hn, 2tpt, 3tbn, tba, timp, 2perc (SD, tri, cym, BD), str) - Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193519671

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Orchestral parts for sale. Full score. 176 pages. Duration 34'. Oxford University Press #9780193519671. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193519671).

ISBN 9780193519671. 12 x 9 inches.

Described by Walton as the 'greatest symphony since Beethoven', Vaughan Williams's fourth symphony is noted for its abrasively dissonant harmonic language. This new scholarly edition, edited by David Matthews, will replace the existing OUP edition from 1935. The preliminary text will include a preface, sources and editorial method, and detailed textual notes.

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49212S

Composed by Carl Strommen. 5 or More; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Alfred Concert Band. Score. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-49212S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49212S).

ISBN 9781470648534. UPC: 038081569338. English.

This version of Cumberland Cross by Carl Strommen is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

Your band will sound great with Carl Strommen's classic original piece. Cumberland Cross explores the rich American folk style in two sections. The first has broad, moving harmonies under a Shenandoah-like melody, and the second a lively dance reminiscent of Copland. It is not too difficult, yet very impressive!

- Percussion Accompaniment Track Download. (3:30).

O Holy Night (René Clausen Series). By Adolphe-Charles Adam (1803-1856). Arranged by René Clausen. For Orchestra (Score and Parts). Shawnee Press. Shawnee Press #MO2195. Published by Shawnee Press

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49212

Composed by Carl Strommen. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Alfred Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-49212. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49212).

ISBN 9781470648527. UPC: 038081569321. English.

This version of Cumberland Cross by Carl Strommen is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

Your band will sound great with Carl Strommen's classic original piece. Cumberland Cross explores the rich American folk style in two sections. The first has broad, moving harmonies under a Shenandoah-like melody, and the second a lively dance reminiscent of Copland. It is not too difficult, yet very impressive!

- Percussion Accompaniment Track Download. (3:30).

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.40498S

Op. 6, No. 6. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Michael Hopkins. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Baroque; Masterwork; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 44 pages. Belwin Music #00-40498S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.40498S).

UPC: 038081456447. English.

The Handel op. 6 concerti are absolute gems of the Baroque string orchestra literature. While the parts to these concerti are widely available from a number of sources, they contain no bowings or fingerings, and no phrasing indications. Many orchestra directors do not have the time to prepare the parts that are available for purchase or download with these markings, yet without thorough editing, it is extremely difficult to achieve a musically unified high-quality performance of these pieces. It is my hope that this edition will serve the needs of the string education community who are interested in performing these works. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

String orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3) and piano - Grade 2

SKU: KN.9221

Composed by Franz von Suppe. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 1 minute, 45 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #9221. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9221).

UPC: 822795092219.

This arrangement of the Franz von Suppé classic is presented in cut time for players who have not been exposed to 6/8 time or find it difficult to manage. All the integrity of the original has been retained, however, to provide a positive musical and educational experience for all. Helpful fingerings and bowings by string specialist Amy Rosen are provided to assist young players. Duration 1:45.

Full orchestra (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons (opt 3rd), 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 4 percussion [opt 5th], 2 harp, celeste, strings) - Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193413290

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Edited by David Lloyd-Jones. Orchestral parts for sale. Full score. 120 pages. Duration 28'. Oxford University Press #9780193413290. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193413290).

ISBN 9780193413290. 12 x 9 inches.

For this newly engraved edition, editor David Lloyd-Jones has consulted all extant sources and materials to create a score matching the composer's intentions. The full score is completed with Textual Notes and Preface, and accompanying orchestral parts are available on hire from the publisher.

Full orchestra (3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet or tenor sax, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussion (snare drum, bass drum, triangle, cymbal, xylophone), 2 harps (II optional), strings) - Difficult

SKU: OU.9780193376335

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Edited by David Lloyd-Jones. Orchestral parts for sale. Full score. 176 pages. Duration 34'. Oxford University Press #9780193376335. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193376335).

ISBN 9780193376335. 12 x 9 inches.

For this newly engraved edition of Vaughan Williams's powerful symphony, editor David Lloyd-Jones has consulted all extant sources and materials to create a score matching the composer's intentions. The score is completed with full Textual Notes and Preface, and accompanying orchestral parts are available on hire from the publisher.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40479S

Arranged by Thom Sharp. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40479S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40479S).

UPC: 038081454436. English. Traditional.

Spiced up with lots of hand percussion parts, this fun-to-play arrangement of a Christmas classic dances its way through Latin, waltz, disco, and rock styles, all in first position. Every section gets multiple turns at the melody, insuring that all of the students are noticed and challenged. Rhythms that may be unfamiliar or difficult are repeated throughout the arrangement, simplifying the rehearsal process.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40479

Arranged by Thom Sharp. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 140 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40479. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40479).

UPC: 038081454429. English. Traditional.

Spiced up with lots of hand percussion parts, this fun-to-play arrangement of a Christmas classic dances its way through Latin, waltz, disco, and rock styles, all in first position. Every section gets multiple turns at the melody, insuring that all of the students are noticed and challenged. Rhythms that may be unfamiliar or difficult are repeated throughout the arrangement, simplifying the rehearsal process.

Orchestra

SKU: BA.BA08833

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Helga Lühning. This edition: urtext edition. Stapled. Score. Composed 1806. No. 3. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA08833_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA08833).

ISBN 9790006566594. 31 x 24.3 cm inches. Preface: Luhning, Helga.

Of the four overtures that Beethoven composed for his only opera, the “Leonore Overture” No. 3 is the most popular. The first reviewer found fault with it for its “incessant dissonances and overblown fluttering of the violins” (Wiener Theater-Zeitung, 1806), but it soon became famous as “one of the most imposing, difficult, yet richest and strangest of compositions” (Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung, 1810). This version of the “Leonore Overture” quickly established itself independently of the stage in the concert hall and has found a lasting place in the symphonic repertoire.

The editor has devoted herself to the complex genesis of the various “Leonore Overture” versions, in particular the question whether the trumpet call in measures 272–277 and 294–299 should be played by one or two instruments. The edition is based on the Complete Edition of the “Works of Ludwig van Beethoven” issued by the G. Henle publishing company.

About Barenreiter Urtext

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MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND
- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

... AND PRACTICAL
- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
- Excellent print quality
- Superior paper and binding