Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, 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.YPS212F

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212F).

ISBN 9781491152997. UPC: 680160910496.

Takin g its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, 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 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS212

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8 +12+6+6+2+2+4+10+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212).

ISBN 9781491152317. UPC: 680160909810. Key: C minor.

Taking its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1125254-140

Composed by Stevie Wonder. Arranged by Hideaki Miura. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2012. 24 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1125254-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1125254-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

“Isn†™t she lovely” sang Stevie Wonder in 1976 on the birth of his daughter Aisha. Since the song never appeared as a single it became known chiefly through radio airplay and continues to be a much-loved tune throughout the world. Hideaki Miura’s fabulous arrangement for concert band is sure to win the heart of your audience!

“Is ze niet schattig?” zong Stevie Wonder in 1976 over zijn dochtertje Aisha. De song verscheen nooit op single en werd vooral bekend van de radio. Door de jaren heen bleef het een geliefde én bekende melodie. Want wie herkent nietde klanken van de mondharmonica, zo typisch voor Stevie Wonder, maar zeker ook voor dit melodietje? Hideaki Miura maakte er een geslaagde bewerking van voor blaasorkest.

Ist sie nicht entzückend“ sang Stevie Wonder 1976 anlässlich der Geburt seiner Tochter Aisha. Da der Song nie als Single erschien, wurde er vor allem über das Radio bekannt und blieb über die Jahre hinweg in den Ohren und Herzen der Menschen auf der ganzen Welt lebendig. Entzücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit der gelungenen Blasorchesterbearbeitung von Hideaki Miura!

Isn’t She Lovely (N’est-elle pas magnifique) est une chanson écrite par Stevie Wonder, en 1976, la naissance de sa fille Aisha. Connu de tous, cet air inoubliable résonnera aux oreilles et dans le coeur de votre auditoire gr ce au formidable arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie de Hideaki Miura !

“Non è splendida….” cantava Stevie Wonder nel 1976 dopo la nascita della figlia Aisha. Una meravigliosa ballata romantica, dai testi commoventi che i non giovanissimi ricordano aver ascoltato innumerevoli volte alla radio. Incantate il pubblico con questo arrangiamento molto riuscito firmato Hideaki Miura!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1125254-010

Composed by Stevie Wonder. Arranged by Hideaki Miura. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. De Haske Publications #DHP 1125254-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1125254-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

“Isn†™t she lovely” sang Stevie Wonder in 1976 on the birth of his daughter Aisha. Since the song never appeared as a single it became known chiefly through radio airplay and continues to be a much-loved tune throughout the world. Hideaki Miura’s fabulous arrangement for concert band is sure to win the heart of your audience!

“Is ze niet schattig?” zong Stevie Wonder in 1976 over zijn dochtertje Aisha. De song verscheen nooit op single en werd vooral bekend van de radio. Door de jaren heen bleef het een geliefde én bekende melodie. Want wie herkent nietde klanken van de mondharmonica, zo typisch voor Stevie Wonder, maar zeker ook voor dit melodietje? Hideaki Miura maakte er een geslaagde bewerking van voor blaasorkest.

Ist sie nicht entzückend“ sang Stevie Wonder 1976 anlässlich der Geburt seiner Tochter Aisha. Da der Song nie als Single erschien, wurde er vor allem über das Radio bekannt und blieb über die Jahre hinweg in den Ohren und Herzen der Menschen auf der ganzen Welt lebendig. Entzücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit der gelungenen Blasorchesterbearbeitung von Hideaki Miura!

Isn’t She Lovely (N’est-elle pas magnifique) est une chanson écrite par Stevie Wonder, en 1976, la naissance de sa fille Aisha. Connu de tous, cet air inoubliable résonnera aux oreilles et dans le coeur de votre auditoire gr ce au formidable arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie de Hideaki Miura !

“Non è splendida….” cantava Stevie Wonder nel 1976 dopo la nascita della figlia Aisha. Una meravigliosa ballata romantica, dai testi commoventi che i non giovanissimi ricordano aver ascoltato innumerevoli volte alla radio. Incantate il pubblico con questo arrangiamento molto riuscito firmato Hideaki Miura!

By Philip Sparke. (Score). ANGLO MUSIC PRESS. 16 pages. Published by Anglo Music.

By Philip Sparke. (Score and Parts). ANGLO MUSIC PRESS. Published by Anglo Music.