Orchestra SKU: FG.55011-315-2 Composed by Kalevi Aho. Study score. Fennic...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
FG.55011-315-2
Composed by Kalevi Aho.
Study score. Fennica
Gehrman #55011-315-2.
Published by Fennica
Gehrman (FG.55011-315-2).
ISBN
9790550113152.
The
Sieidi concerto is in one
movement but divided into
several sections both
faster and slower, wildly
rhythmic, lyrical and
more static. For the
soloist it is extremely
demanding because he is
constantly having to
switch from one technique
to another - for djembe
and darabuka playing with
the hands differs
radically from that of
tom-tom or drumstick
technique or the playing
of pitched percussion
instruments such as the
marimba and
vibraphone.
Normal
ly, in a percussion
concerto, the soloist has
to play surrounded by a
huge battery of
instruments, often behind
the orchestra. In Sieidi
he uses only nine
instruments, and he is in
front of the orchestra
the whole time. The
instruments are in a row
in front of the platform,
starting with the djembe
on the far right (as
viewed by the audience)
and ending with the
tam-tam on the far left.
The soloist plays only
one instrument at a
time.
The title
of the concerto, Sieidi,
is Sami - a language
spoken in the northern
region of Finland, Sweden
and Norway known as
Lapland. It denotes an
ancient cult place such
as an unusually-shaped
rock, sometimes also a
special rock face or even
a whole mountain
fell.
The Sieidi
concerto is in one
movement but divided into
several sections both
faster and slower, wildly
rhythmic, lyrical and
more static. For the
soloist it is extremely
demanding because he is
constantly having to
switch from one technique
to another - for djembe
and darabuka playing with
the hands differs
radically from that of
tom-tom or drumstick
technique or the playing
of pitched percussion
instruments such as the
marimba and
vibraphone.
Normally, in a percussion
concerto, the soloist has
to play surrounded by a
huge battery of
instruments, often behind
the orchestra. In Sieidi
he uses only nine
instruments, and he is in
front of the orchestra
the whole time. The
instruments are in a row
in front of the platform,
starting with the djembe
on the far right (as
viewed by the audience)
and ending with the
tam-tam on the far left.
The soloist plays only
one instrument at a
time.
The title
of the concerto, Sieidi,
is Sami - a language
spoken in the northern
region of Finland, Sweden
and Norway known as
Lapland. It denotes an
ancient cult place such
as an unusually-shaped
rock, sometimes also a
special rock face or even
a whole mountain
fell.
The Sieidi
concerto is in one
movement but divided into
several sections both
faster and slower, wildly
rhythmic, lyrical and
more static. For the
soloist it is extremely
demanding because he is
constantly having to
switch from one technique
to another - for djembe
and darabuka playing with
the hands differs
radically from that of
tom-tom or drumstick
technique or the playing
of pitched percussion
instruments such as the
marimba and
vibraphone.
Normally, in a percussion
concerto, the soloist has
to play surrounded by a
huge battery of
instruments, often behind
the orchestra. In Sieidi
he uses only nine
instruments, and he is in
front of the orchestra
the whole time. The
instruments are in a row
in front of the platform,
starting with the djembe
on the far right (as
viewed by the audience)
and ending with the
tam-tam on the far left.
The soloist plays only
one instrument at a
time.
The title
of the concerto, Sieidi,
is Sami - a language
spoken in the northern
region of Finland, Sweden
and Norway known as
Lapland. It denotes an
ancient cult place such
as an unusually-shaped
rock, sometimes also a
special rock face or even
a whole mountain
fell.
The Sieidi
concerto is in one
movement but divided into
several sections both
faster and slower, wildly
rhythmic, lyrical and
more static. For the
soloist it is extremely
demanding because he is
constantly having to
switch from one technique
to another - for djembe
and darabuka playing with
the hands differs
radically from that of
tom-tom or drumstick
technique or the playing
of pitched percussion
instruments such as the
marimba and
vibraphone.
Normally, in a percussion
concerto, the soloist has
to play surrounded by a
huge battery of
instruments, often behind
the orchestra. In Sieidi
he uses only nine
instruments, and he is in
front of the orchestra
the whole time. The
instruments are in a row
in front of the platform,
starting with the djembe
on the far right (as
viewed by the audience)
and ending with the
tam-tam on the far left.
The soloist plays only
one instrument at a
time.
The title
of the concerto, Sieidi,
is Sami - a language
spoken in the northern
region of Finland, Sweden
and Norway known as
Lapland. It denotes an
ancient cult place such
as an unusually-shaped
rock, sometimes also a
special rock face or even
a whole mountain
fell.
Orchestra SKU: HL.14042598 Composed by Poul Ruders. Music Sales America. ...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
HL.14042598
Composed
by Poul Ruders. Music
Sales America. Classical.
Softcover. Composed 2013.
Edition Wilhelm Hansen
#WH31776. Published by
Edition Wilhelm Hansen
(HL.14042598).
ISBN
9788759827482.
Prog
ramme Note Poul Ruders
WIND-DRUMMING
WIND-DRUMMING was written
in 1979 on a commission
from The Danish
Percussion Ensemble. The
piece is a clash of two
kinds of
sound-associations, the
mystic, exotic impact of
Latin-American drumming,
and the more well dressed
reputation of Western
concert-instruments, in
this case a wind-quintet
(w. electric flute). The
two instrumental camps
either melt into one soft
humming ritual or are
split wide apart, the
winds tearing their way
through the undergrowth
of rainforest-drumming.
There is more than one
way of getting on to
WIND-DRUMMING: obviously
it is about the
confrontation of two
incongruent ways of
living, a lament on the
damage done tothe
tropical rainforests of
the world by modern
civilisation. One can
hear it plainly as a
direct rhythm-show, a
downright number or a
joyous homage to the most
exiting kind of
folkloristic music at
all: the carnal spell of
the Brazilian Samba. Poul
Ruders.
Full orchestra SKU: LO.30-1493L An Easter Cantata For Choir And Worshi...(+)
Full orchestra
SKU:
LO.30-1493L
An
Easter Cantata For Choir
And Worship Leader.
Composed by Gregg Sewell.
Choral, cantatas.
Eastertide, Sacred.
Orchestration. Lorenz
Publishing Company
#30/1493L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
(LO.30-1493L).
UPC:
000308074642.
John'
s Gospel is the basis for
an innovative new musical
setting of the timeless
Easter story. The
composer weaves striking
new melodies and
traditional hymn tunes
together to produce a
vibrant, energetic work
of meditation and praise.
The congregation is
called on to sing with
the choir in a sensitive
setting of When I Survey
the Wondrous Cross and a
rousing arrangement of
Crown Him With Many
Crowns. New settings of
What Wondrous Love Is
This? and O Sacred Head,
Now Wounded are
ingeniously intertwined
with new anthems. An
inspirational and deeply
moving experience for
choir and congregation
alike. Performance time:
approx. 25 minutes. Flute
1 & 2, Violin 2, Viola,
Cello, Double Bass, Oboe
1 & 2, Horn, Trumpet 1 &
2, Trombone 1 & 2, Tuba,
Percussion (Windchimes,
Suspended Cymbal)
Glockenspiel,Triangle,Chi
mes, Snare Drum,Timpani,
Harp, Violin 1.
(A Christmas Celebration for Choir and Four Narrators with optional Full Orchest...(+)
(A Christmas Celebration
for Choir and Four
Narrators with optional
Full Orchestra). By Stan
Pethel. Orchestra. For
Flute, Oboe, 2 Horns, 2
Trumpets, 2 Trombones,
Percussion (Drum Set),
Rhythm, 2 Violins, Viola,
Cello, Contrabass, Piano.
Cantata. Choral:
Christmas. Orchestration.
Published by Lorenz
Publishing Company
(for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and all victims of senseless ...(+)
(for the victims of the
September 11, 2001
attacks and all victims
of senseless violence).
By Rene Clausen.
Orchestra. For Piccolo, 2
Flutes, 2 Oboes, English
Horn, 2 Clarinets, Bass
Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 4
Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2
Trombones, Bass Trombone,
Tuba, Timpani, Cymbals,
Mallets, Snare Drum, Bass
Drum, Percussion, Harp,
Piano, 2 Violins, Viola,
Cello, Double Bass.
Concert. Orchestral Full
Score and Parts.
Published by Roger Dean
Publishing
(Through the Passion and Resurrection of Christ). By Pepper Choplin. Arranged by...(+)
(Through the Passion and
Resurrection of Christ).
By Pepper Choplin.
Arranged by Stan Pethel.
Orchestra. For Flute,
Oboe, English Horn, Penny
Whistle, 2 Trumpets, 2
Trombones, Dulcimer,
Autoharp, Guitar, Banjo,
opt. Mandolin, 2
Percussion, Timpani,
Piano, 2 Violins, Viola,
Cello, and Bass. Cantata.
Choral: Easter, Holy
Week. Orchestral Score
and Parts. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
Dialogues Orchestre [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire Hal Leonard
(For Winds and Percussion). By Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 3. Concert Ban...(+)
(For Winds and
Percussion). By Michael
Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade
3. Concert Band. Score
and full set of parts.
Size 9x12 inches.
Published by Hal Leonard.
Orchestra - Grade 1.5 SKU: AP.47447 Composed by Michael Story. Full Orche...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 1.5
SKU: AP.47447
Composed by Michael
Story. Full Orchestra;
MakeMusic Cloud;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Belwin Beginning Full
Orchestra. Score and
Part(s). 120 pages.
Belwin Music #00-47447.
Published by Belwin Music
(AP.47447).
ISBN
9781470660864. UPC:
038081545752.
English.
One of the
most flexible pieces ever
written, this powerful
original work by Michael
Story will provide the
opportunity for an entire
instrumental program to
perform together! Perfect
also for a first full
orchestra experience with
plenty of doubling, it
can be performed by
string orchestra alone or
with almost any
combination of winds or
percussion. The piano
part is also completely
optional, as it simply
reinforces the string
parts. The percussion
parts are written for up
to five players; however,
if you have extra
percussionists, you can
double as many as you
wish on the tom-tom part.
This title is available
in MakeMusic Cloud.
Orchestra SKU: SU.80119016 For Orchestra. Composed by Meyer Kupfer...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
SU.80119016
For
Orchestra. Composed
by Meyer Kupferman.
Orchestra. Score. Subito
Music Corporation
#80119016. Published by
Subito Music Corporation
(SU.80119016).
A Crucible for
the Moon (1986) for high
soprano, alto saxophone,
and percussion ensemble
(7 players) is a cantata
set to an original text
by the composer. This
work has been recorded by
Anne Tedards, soprano;
David Matthew, saxophone;
The University of Oregon
Percussion Ensemble;
Charles Dowd, conductor,
on Soundspells
Productions CD129: Moon
Music 2000. Published by:
Soundspells Productions
This full performance set
includes two scores
(conductor and soprano)
and a set of performance
parts for saxophonist and
the seven
percussionists.
Composed by Stacy Garrop. For orchestra (2 flutes (2 doubles on piccolo), 2 oboe...(+)
Composed by Stacy Garrop.
For orchestra (2 flutes
(2 doubles on piccolo), 2
oboes, 2 clarinets in Bb,
2 bassoons, 2 horns in F,
trumpet in C, tenor
trombone, bass trombone,
4 timpani, percussion - 2
players (to be divided by
the percussionists):,
small triangle, sizzle
cymbal, small suspended
cy). Contemporary. Full
score - large. Standard
Notation. 64 pages.
Duration 11 minutes, 30
seconds. Theodore Presser
Company #416-41494L.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
Arranged by Julie Lyonn
Lieberman. Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles; String Orchestra.
Highland/Etling String
Alternatives. Folk;
Jewish Heritage; Light
Concert; Multicultural;
Traditional; World.
Score. 12 pages.
Highland/Etling
#00-38507S. Published by
Highland/Etling
(AP.38507S).
UPC:
038081430515. English.
Traditional.
Klezme
r music offers thrilling
rhythms and festive yet
mysterious melodic
themes. No wonder this
style is so infectious!
This tune is no
exception. In the key of
C, it challenges students
with its Gemini notes
that change identities,
and its Eastern European
modal scale that sports a
gap of a minor third. The
melody is unforgettable
and guaranteed to create
an enjoyable playing
experience for your
students. Includes three
percussion parts that can
be played by string
students or
percussionists: tenor
drum, bass drum, and
tambourine.
Composed by Stacy Garrop. For orchestra (2 flutes (2 doubles on piccolo), 2 oboe...(+)
Composed by Stacy Garrop.
For orchestra (2 flutes
(2 doubles on piccolo), 2
oboes, 2 clarinets in Bb,
2 bassoons, 2 horns in F,
trumpet in C, tenor
trombone, bass trombone,
4 timpani, percussion - 2
players (to be divided by
the percussionists):,
small triangle, sizzle
cymbal, small suspended
cy). Contemporary. Full
score - study. Standard
Notation. 64 pages.
Duration 11 minutes, 30
seconds. Theodore Presser
Company #416-41494.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
Taiko! Orchestre [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
By William Windham. By William Windham. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belw...(+)
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.
(Concerto No. 1 for Marimba, Strings and Percussion). Composed by Gillingham. Ar...(+)
(Concerto No. 1 for
Marimba, Strings and
Percussion). Composed by
Gillingham. Arranged by
Nathan Daughtrey. For
Soloist(s) with String
Orchestra (Solo Marimba
Percussion 1 (xylophone,
bells, chimes) Percussion
2 (brake drum, cowbell,
shaker, suspended cymbal,
crash cymbals, temple
blocks, triangle)
Percussion 3 (4 toms,
crash cymbals, bass drum,
suspended cymbal, tam
tam, hi hat) Violin I
Violin II). Medium
difficult. Orchestra
score only. Duration
16:30. Published by C.
Alan Publications
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.49123 Composed by Steve Hodge...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
AP.49123
Composed by
Steve Hodges. 5 or More;
MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed
Instruments - Flexible
Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Young Symphonic. Latin.
Score and Part(s). 153
pages. Duration 2:18.
Alfred Music #00-49123.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49123).
UPC:
038081563817.
English.
This
version of Flamingo Road
by Steve Hodges 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.
Flamingo Road is
a Latin-inspired piece
that starts in the fast
lane and never lets up!
Featuring an active
percussion section and
some catchy themes, each
section of the band will
take a turn in the
driver's seat. Stay in
your lane!
(2:18)
Percussion
Accompaniment Track
Downloads: with click without
click This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Air Force One Orchestre - Débutant Alfred Publishing
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1 SKU: AP.49214 Composed by Chris M. Bern...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 1
SKU:
AP.49214
Composed by
Chris M. Bernotas. 5 or
More; Mixed Instruments -
Flexible Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Alfred Debut Series.
Score and Part(s).
Duration 2:20. Alfred
Music #00-49214.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49214).
ISBN
9781470648565. UPC:
038081569369.
English.
This
version of Air Force One
by Chris M. Bernotas 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. The
5-part instrumentation
will support balanced
instrumentation of the
lower voices. 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.
Air Force One
evokes the proud spirit
that is symbolized by the
Presidential aircraft.
With its rhythmic drive
and uplifting melody,
this will quickly become
a favorite of your
students and audience
alike. Now scored in a
5-part FLEX format, this
piece has engaging
rhythms, memorable
melodies, and exciting
percussion parts!
Flamingo Road Orchestre [Conducteur] - Facile Alfred Publishing
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.49123S Composed by Steve Hodg...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
AP.49123S
Composed by
Steve Hodges. 5 or More;
MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed
Instruments - Flexible
Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Young Symphonic. Latin.
Score. 20 pages. Duration
2:18. Alfred Music
#00-49123S. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.49123S).
UPC: 038081563824.
English.
This
version of Flamingo Road
by Steve Hodges 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.
Flamingo Road is
a Latin-inspired piece
that starts in the fast
lane and never lets up!
Featuring an active
percussion section and
some catchy themes, each
section of the band will
take a turn in the
driver's seat. Stay in
your lane!
(2:18)
Percussion
Accompaniment Track
Downloads: with click without
click This title is
available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Air Force One Orchestre [Conducteur] - Débutant Alfred Publishing
Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1 SKU: AP.49214S Composed by Chris M. Ber...(+)
Concert Band; Orchestra -
Grade 1
SKU:
AP.49214S
Composed by
Chris M. Bernotas. 5 or
More; Mixed Instruments -
Flexible Instrumentation;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles;
Solo Small Ensembles.
Alfred Debut Series.
Score. Duration 2:20.
Alfred Music #00-49214S.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.49214S).
ISBN
9781470648572. UPC:
038081569376.
English.
This
version of Air Force One
by Chris M. Bernotas 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. The
5-part instrumentation
will support balanced
instrumentation of the
lower voices. 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.
Air Force One
evokes the proud spirit
that is symbolized by the
Presidential aircraft.
With its rhythmic drive
and uplifting melody,
this will quickly become
a favorite of your
students and audience
alike. Now scored in a
5-part FLEX format, this
piece has engaging
rhythms, memorable
melodies, and exciting
percussion parts!
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867L Composed by William Kraft. Spiral. Large Scor...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867L
Composed
by William Kraft. Spiral.
Large Score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867L).
UPC:
680160683215.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867S Composed by William Kraft. Full score. Durati...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867S
Composed
by William Kraft. Full
score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867S. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867S).
UPC:
680160683208.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Orchestra SKU: JK.20034 Composed by K. Newell Dayley. Arranged by Sam Car...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
JK.20034
Composed by
K. Newell Dayley.
Arranged by Sam Cardon.
Difficulty Medium,
Orchestral
Orchestrations, Jesus
Christ - Savior, Love.
Christian, Inspirational.
Duration 3:40. Jackman
Music Corporation #20034.
Published by Jackman
Music Corporation
(JK.20034).
John
15:10-12.
Score and
parts to accompany the
full-choir arrangement of
I Feel My Savior's Love,
recorded by the Mormon
Tabernacle Choir
(#00402). Orchestratio
n includes: Full
Score Flute
Oboe Clarinet in B
Flat Harp Piano
Percussion I (Light
Triangle, Finger Cymbals)
Percussion II (B.D.,
Sus. Cymbal) Violin I
(4) Violin II (4)
Viola (4)
Violoncello (3)
Doublebass
(2) Composer: K.
Newell Dayley
Arranger: Sam Cardon
Lyricist: Ralph G.
Rogers, K. Newell Dayley
and Laurie Huffman
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time:
3:40 Reference: John
15:10-12.
Full orchestra SKU: LO.30-3697L Composed by Mary McDonald. Arranged by Ti...(+)
Full orchestra
SKU:
LO.30-3697L
Composed
by Mary McDonald.
Arranged by Tim Fisher.
Choral. Sacred Anthem,
All Saints' Day, General.
Orchestral score and CD
with printable parts.
Lorenz Publishing Company
#30/3697L. Published by
Lorenz Publishing Company
(LO.30-3697L).
UPC:
000308153538.
Orche
stral Score and CD with
Printable Parts for
10/5305L This celebration
of Christian unity
combines the words of the
nineteenth-century
hymnwriter Daniel W.
Whittle with a bold,
uplifting tune by Mary
McDonald. Ideal for
special church services,
the anthem offers a full
orchestration, a smaller
version for brass and
percussion, and an
opportunity for
congregational singing.
The
performance/accompaniment
CD includes both the
brass and percussion
accompaniment and the
full orchestra
accompaniment.
Orchestra - Grade 2 SKU: WD.080689321573 Composed by Billy Payne. Arrange...(+)
Orchestra - Grade 2
SKU:
WD.080689321573
Composed by Billy Payne.
Arranged by Billy Payne.
Sunday Sounds Series.
Modern Christian: Sacred,
Orchestral.
Orchestration. Word Music
#080689321573. Published
by Word Music
(WD.080689321573).
UPC:
080689321573.
About Sunday
Sounds
Series
Sun
day Sounds Series
Instrumentation: Woodwinds: 2
Flute, Oboe, 2 Clarinet,
Bass Clarinet (doubles C
Bass), Alto Sax (doubles
French Horn), Tenor Sax
(doubles Trombone,) Bari
Sax (doubles C
Bass) Brass:
strong> 2 French Horn, 3
Trumpet, 2
Trombone Percu
ssion:
Percussion Str
ings: 2 Violin,
Viola Addition
al Parts: C Bass
(Bassoon, Bass Trombone,
Tuba, Cello, String
Bass), Piano/Bass/Guitar,
Drum Set, Harp, String
Reduction