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. 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 (Full Score)

SKU: HL.244904

For Orchestra. Composed by Bryce Dessner. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2017. 64 pages. Duration 1020 seconds. Chester Music #CH83985. Published by Chester Music (HL.244904).

8.25x12.0x0.508 inches.

Quilting, co-commissioned by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is my first stand alone work for orchestraand is loosely inspired by the American tradition of quilt making. I composed Quilting while living most of last year in Paris.During my time there, I thought a lot about what it means to compose symphonic music as a young American in the 21st century, when so many of the many masterworks which are programmed year in and out by orchestras across the country are European. I considered which artistic traditions defined the American 19th-century. I began to think of the American crafts-tradition of quilting as a foilto the high-art tradition of European orchestral composition. As the score for my new work began to take shape, I started thinking about the manuscript itself as an object, its vertical and horizontal planes create a kind of patterned geometry of their own. Visually the way a musical score is woven together like patchwork brought to mind quilts and the great American tradition of quilting. I imagined about how conducting an orchestra can feellike stitching a piece together, or sewing together a large number of musical ideas and musicians into a coherent and transcendent whole. Quilting was an integral part of American vernacular in the 18th and 19th centuries, the African-American quilting tradition is especially fascinating, and the quilts tell the stories of the women and communities who made them. The names of the quilt patterns themselves can have their own sense of narrative: 'jacobs ladder', 'drunkards path', 'solomon's puzzle', and (my favorite for its relevance to this piece) 'the road to California. - Bryce Dessner.

String orchestra (88555) with 3 copies of viola T.C./3rd violin part - Grade 2

SKU: KN.9617

Composed by Various. Arranged by Steve Frackenpohl. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 2 minutes, 35 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #9617. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9617).

UPC: 822795096170.

This is a charming medley of two European carols in 3/4 time and scored here in the key of G major -- The Infant King from Poland and Bring A Torch Jeannette, Isabella from France. Everyone gets a chance at the melody as these tunes are presented separately and then in combination evoking a nostalgic Christmas atmosphere. Duration 2:35. Available in SmartMusic.

Full Orchestra (Print) Choir (Orchestra Accompaniment)

SKU: HL.35032262

Composed by Heather Sorenson and Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred, General Worship, Sacred. Softcover. Duration 3360 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032262).

ISBN 9781540027139. UPC: 888680746728. 9.0x13.5x2.261 inches. Joseph M. Martin/Heather Sorenson.

The Christmas story is told with fresh perspective in this collaborative cantata from Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout time, God has touched and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams visits these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with our modern journey of faith, pointing to Christ, in whose birth the hopes, yearnings and dreams of all the world are fulfilled. Using traditional carols, newly composed seasonal selections and thoughtful narration, this rich work delivers a tapestry of sound and emotion. Share this cantata with your people and help them discover God's graceful touch in their lives! Songs include: Christmas Dreams Overture; Advent Dreams; The Promise and the Prayer; A New Morning of Promise; Zechariah's Song; Mary's Dream; All Through the Night; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; The Magi's Epiphany; Christmas Dreams; A Gentle Christmas Blessing.

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.

String Orchestra string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3), piano and percussion (2) - Grade 1

SKU: KN.8108

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Accent String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 2 minutes, 20 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #8108. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.8108).

UPC: 822795081084.

This five-part rondo showcases the high, middle and low registers of the orchestra in contrasting passages. A mix of majestic and lyrical themes adds to the overall appeal. If the optional percussion part for snare and bass drums is used, care should be taken to ensure that the string parts are clearly heard at all times. Duration 2:20. Available in SmartMusic.

Orchestra (Score) - Grade 2

SKU: HL.4492819

Composed by Michael G. Giacchino. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Easy Pop Specials For Strings. Movies. Softcover. Duration 160 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4492819).

UPC: 196288067337. 9.0x12.0x0.014 inches.

Robert Longfield's easy string orchestra arrangement of the main theme from Spider-Man: No Way Home captures the energy of the original without overwhelming your students. Beginning in 3/4 time but changing to 4/4 near the end, this D minor arrangement provides a good opportunity to work on this fundamental meter change.

Orchestra (Score)

SKU: HL.283507

Orchestra Score. Composed by Bent Sorensen. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. 49 pages. Duration 780 seconds. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #KP01914. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.283507).

Exit Music for Orchestra was composed by Bent Sorensen in 2006-07. Exit Music was commissioned by the Bergen International Festival for the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and is dedicated to Per Norgard on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Programme note It began with a dream, as it always does when I compose. I dreamt that I was standing in an open doorway on a hill in an otherwise open landscape. I do not know what was behind the door, but in front of it - towards the landscape - I saw my music disappearing. I stood looking for the music, and started to hear it, to remember it in time with its disappearance. The dream continued to recur as strange pictures in my daydreams, and I continued to try to write down the music that had vanished. It was also the dream that gave the piece its title- Exit Music. Exit Music is based on three simple songs (the songs that vanish through the doorway): a little lullaby, which continues to reappearin fragments; a strange polyphonic pop song that refers to a section of my opera Under the Sky; and a passionate little love song, which concludes the piece on the strings, very quietly and in unison. These simple songs are then constantly overpainted by enervating repeated motes in fairly simple rhythms, which push the songs out of the room. (Bent Sorensen).

String Orchestra (Full Score)

SKU: HL.244903

Full Score. Composed by Bryce Dessner. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2017. 32 pages. Duration 900 seconds. Chester Music #CH86713. Published by Chester Music (HL.244903).

8.5x12.0x0.103 inches.

Bryce Dessner's Lachrimae was commissioned by the Amsterdam Sinfonietta, the Scottish Ensemble, and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. Composer's Note: Lachrimae is a direct reference to John Dowland's work of the same name. I had played that that piece in school on guitar and decided that I wanted to base something on it. Dowland himself adapted the piece several times into different versions and there's also a Benjamin Britten composition based on the same piece of music, so that was part of my inspiration. When I wrote my work I waslistening to string orchestra music and I think Bartok's Divertimento is the pinnacle of string writing. So the piece is kind of equally inspired by Dowland's Rennaissance Lachrimae and by Bartok's Divertimento.

Full Score. Composed by Michael Daugherty. Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. Softcover. Duration 900 seconds. Boosey & Hawkes #M051098484. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Orchestra (Study Score)

SKU: HL.48024654

Orchestra Study Score. Composed by Magnus Lindberg. Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books. Classical, Orchestra, Spanish. Softcover. 84 pages. Duration 780 seconds. Boosey & Hawkes #M060135835. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48024654).

ISBN 9781784545017. UPC: 888680949181. 8.25x11.75x0.288 inches.

New edition of this hitherto unpublished 13-minute work, which was first performed in 2002 by the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Jukka-Pekka Saraste. The title clearly suggests a parade; but, as Lindberg points out, in Spanish, 'parada' also denotes a bus-stop or taxi-rank: a wry acknowledgement, perhaps, of the long wait for a slow movement from this composer at that time. For him, Parada is the middle panel of a loosely conceived triptych, the flanking sections of which are Feria (1997) and Cantigas (1999). Lindberg draws a parallel with Debussys Images, in which each of the three parts was conceived and premiered separately, and retains its own identity.

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BAS63F

Arranged by Larry Clark. Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 7 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BAS63F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BAS63F).

ISBN 9780825894909. UPC: 798408094904. 9 x 12 inches.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement