By David R. Holsinger. For Concert Band. Grade 5 . Score and parts. Published by TRN Music Publisher

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1196179-015

Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Easy Band Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2019. De Haske Publications #DHP 1196179-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1196179-015).

English-German-French- Dutch.

The title of this work is based on the name of the commissioning band: Music Society Asaf (Dutch for Asaph). In the Hebrew Bible, the poet, singer and seer Asaph is in charge of the choir in the house of King David. Various psalms, including Psalm 81, which is used in this work, are attributed to him. The melody of this psalm is flanked by a march-like initial part, and the traditional klezmer melody ‘Uri Tzion’ features as a spectacular finale.

De titel van dit werk is gebaseerd op de naam van de opdrachtgever: Muziekvereniging Asaf. In de Hebreeuwse Bijbel is de dichter, zanger en ziener Asaf als zangmeester in dienst van koning David. Er worden verschillende psalmen, waaronder de in dit werk gebruikte psalm 81, aan hem toegeschreven. De melodie van deze psalm wordt geflankeerd door een marsachtig eerste gedeelte, en de traditionele klezmermelodie ‘Uri Tzion’ als spectaculaire afsluiting.

Der Titel dieses Werkes bezieht sich auf den Namen des Musikvereins Asaf, der es in Auftrag gegeben hat. In der hebräischen Bibel war der Dichter, Sänger und Seher Asaf verantwortlich für den Chor im Haus von König David. Ihm werden verschiedene Psalmen zugeschrieben, darunter Psalm 81, der in diesem Werk verwendet wird. Die Melodie dieses Psalms wird von einem marschartigen Anfangsteil umrahmt und die traditionelle Klezmer-Melodie Uri Tzion“ führt in ein spektakuläres Finale.

Le titre de cette œuvre est fondé sur le nom de l’association musicale Asaf (le nom néerlandais d’Asaph). Dans la bible hébra que, le poète, chanteur et devin Asaph est responsable du chœur de la maison du roi David. Divers psaumes, y compris le Psaume 81, qui figure dans cette pièce, lui sont attribués. Cette mélodie est précédée d’une section en forme de marche, tandis que l’air klezmer traditionnel « Uri Tzion » vient clore la pièce de manière spectaculaire.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6 +3+3+1+1+4+16+2+4 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 24 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204).

ISBN 9781491152249. UPC: 680160909742. Key: D minor.

Avalon� ��Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, China Cymbal, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YPS204F

Long Live the King. Composed by Tyler Arcari. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS204F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS204F).

ISBN 9781491152928. UPC: 680160910427.

Avalo n–Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.011-3629-01

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR355). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 3 minutes, 44 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3629-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3629-01).

Shaffer has risen to a higher level of musical misquotation with this adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, Nuts and Crackers. David has lovingly orchestrated three of the most best known movements from the ballet: March of the Rin Tin Tin Soldiers, Dance of the Thoroughly Modern Mirlitons, and the Russian Hat-rack Dance (Ho Ho Hopak). This delightfully fun piece is especially appropriate for holiday concerts, but is sure to bring down the house in any concert setting. Lots of fun and full of percussion sound effects. DELIGHTFUL!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-3629-00

Composed by Shaffer. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR355). Score and set of parts. Composed 2007. Duration 3 minutes, 44 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-3629-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-3629-00).

Shaffer has risen to a higher level of musical misquotation with this adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, Nuts and Crackers. David has lovingly orchestrated three of the most best known movements from the ballet: March of the Rin Tin Tin Soldiers, Dance of the Thoroughly Modern Mirlitons, and the Russian Hat-rack Dance (Ho Ho Hopak). This delightfully fun piece is especially appropriate for holiday concerts, but is sure to bring down the house in any concert setting. Lots of fun and full of percussion sound effects. DELIGHTFUL!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Concert Band (SCORE+PARTS) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4006202

Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Softcover. Duration 425 seconds. De Haske Publications #DHP1196179. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.4006202).

UPC: 888680970499. 9.0x12.0 inches.

The title of this work is based on the name of the commissioning band: Music Society Asaf (Dutch for Asaph). In the Hebrew Bible, the poet, singer and seer Asaph is in charge of the choir in the house of King David. Various psalms, including Psalm 81, which is used in this work, are attributed to him. The melody of this psalm is flanked by a march-like initial part, and the traditional klezmer melody “Uri Tzion” features as a spectacular finale.

Concert Band (SCORE) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.4006203

Composed by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Concert. Softcover. Duration 425 seconds. De Haske Publications #DHP1196179. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.4006203).

UPC: 888680970505.

The title of this work is based on the name of the commissioning band: Music Society Asaf (Dutch for Asaph). In the Hebrew Bible, the poet, singer and seer Asaph is in charge of the choir in the house of King David. Various psalms, including Psalm 81, which is used in this work, are attributed to him. The melody of this psalm is flanked by a march-like initial part, and the traditional klezmer melody “Uri Tzion” features as a spectacular finale.