Score and Parts. Arranged by John Higgins. (Score and Parts). Discovery Concert...(+)
Score and Parts. Arranged
by John Higgins. (Score
and Parts). Discovery
Concert Band Plus. Grade
2. Score and full set of
parts. Published by Hal
Leonard.
High Hopes Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Débutant Alfred Publishing
Composed by Brendon Urie, Ilsey Juber, Jacob Sinclair, Jenny Owen Young, Jonas...(+)
Composed by Brendon Urie,
Ilsey Juber, Jacob
Sinclair,
Jenny Owen Young, Jonas
Jeberg, Lauren Pritchard,
Sam
Hollander, Tayla Parx,
and
William Lobban Bean.
Arranged
by Doug Adams. 5 or More;
Mixed Instruments -
Flexible
Instrumentation;
Performance
Music Ensemble; Quartet;
Single Titles; Solo Small
Ensembles. Pop Beginning
Band. Light Concert;
Pop/Rock. Score. Duration
2:00. Alfred Music #00-
49166S. Published by
Alfred
Music
Arranged by Vince Gassi.
Concert Band. Concert
Band; Part(s); Score;
SmartMusic. Young
Symphonic. Folk. Grade
2.5. 126 pages. Published
by Alfred Music
Publishing
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5 SKU: BT.DHP-1084578-010 Let the Eart...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.DHP-1084578-010
Let the Earth Now
Praise the Lord.
Composed by Traditional.
Arranged by Jacob De
Haan. Musica Sacra.
Christmas. Set (Score &
Parts). Composed 2008. De
Haske Publications #DHP
1084578-010. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1084578-010).
9x12 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
The well-known
chorale Nun komm, der
Heiden Heiland
(Let the Earth Now
Praise the Lord) was
written by Martin Luther
in 1524 and derives from
a translation of a hymn
from the 4th century
before Christ. The melody
was composed by
JohannWalter, however
Johann Sebastian Bach
used it as a basis for
many cantatas. This
arrangement by Jacob de
Haan gives your band the
chance to perform an
attractive version of
this beautiful
chorale.
Het
bekende koraal Nun
komm, der Heiden
Heiland is in 1524
geschreven door Maarten
Luther - het betreft een
vertaling van een hymne
uit de 4e eeuw n.Chr. De
melodie is gecomponeerd
door Johann Walter. In
het Nederlandse
Liedboekvoor de Kerken is
het koraal te vinden als
gezang 122 (Kom tot
ons, de wereld
wacht). Johann
Sebastian Bach gebruikte
de melodie als basis voor
verschillende cantates.
Dit arrangement van Jacob
de Haan geeft uw orkestde
gelegenheid een fraaie
versie ten gehore te
brengen.
Die
Melodie dieses bekannten
Adventsliedes stammt aus
dem 12. Jahrhundert, der
Text von Martin Luther.
Das Lied hat bereits
große Komponisten, wie
u. a. Johann Sebastian
Bach, Michael Praetorius,
Samuel Scheidt und
Heinrich Schütz, zu
Kantatenund Motetten
inspiriert. Zur
Adventszeit wird es
innerhalb und
außerhalb der Kirche
gern gesungen - und kann
dank dieser
stimmungsvollen
Bearbeitung nun auch Teil
Ihres weihnachtlichen
Repertoires
werden.
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5 SKU: BT.DHP-1084578-140 Let the Eart...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.DHP-1084578-140
Let the Earth Now
Praise the Lord.
Composed by Traditional.
Arranged by Jacob De
Haan. Musica Sacra.
Sacred. Score Only.
Composed 2008. 12 pages.
De Haske Publications
#DHP 1084578-140.
Published by De Haske
Publications
(BT.DHP-1084578-140).
9x12 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
The well-known
chorale Nun komm, der
Heiden Heiland
(Let the Earth Now
Praise the Lord) was
written by Martin Luther
in 1524 and derives from
a translation of a hymn
from the 4th century
before Christ. The melody
was composed by Johann
Walter, however Johann
Sebastian Bach used it as
a basis for many
cantatas. This
arrangement by Jacob de
Haan gives your band the
chance to perform an
attractive version of
this beautiful chorale.
Het bekende
koraal Nun komm, der
Heiden Heiland is in
1524 geschreven door
Maarten Luther - het
betreft een vertaling van
een hymne uit de 4e eeuw
n.Chr. De melodie is
gecomponeerd door Johann
Walter. In het
Nederlandse Liedboekvoor
de Kerken is het koraal
te vinden als gezang 122
(Kom tot ons, de
wereld wacht). Johann
Sebastian Bach gebruikte
de melodie als basis voor
verschillende cantates.
Dit arrangement van Jacob
de Haan geeft uw orkestde
gelegenheid een fraaie
versie ten gehore te
brengen.
Die
Melodie dieses bekannten
Adventsliedes stammt aus
dem 12. Jahrhundert, der
Text von Martin Luther.
Das Lied hat bereits
große Komponisten, wie
u. a. Johann Sebastian
Bach, Michael Praetorius,
Samuel Scheidt und
Heinrich Schütz, zu
Kantaten und Motetten
inspiriert. Zur
Adventszeit wird es
innerhalb und
außerhalb der Kirche
gern gesungen - und kann
dank dieser
stimmungsvollen
Bearbeitung nun auch Teil
Ihres weihnachtlichen
Repertoires werden.
Eternal Peaks Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Alfred Publishing
By Robert W. Smith. By Robert W. Smith. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Y...(+)
By Robert W. Smith. By
Robert W. Smith. For
Concert Band. Concert
Band. Belwin Young Band.
Level: 2.5 (Easy to
Medium Easy) (grade 2.5).
Conductor Score and
Parts. Duration 6:33:00.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
Northwest Rising Orchestre d'harmonie - Intermédiaire Alfred Publishing
Concert Band - Grade 3 SKU: AP.18817S Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 3
SKU: AP.18817S
Composed by Robert
Sheldon. Concert Band;
Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Alfred Concert Band.
Score. 32 pages. Alfred
Music #00-18817S.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.18817S).
ISBN
9781470650780. UPC:
038081174419.
English.
Depicting
the thrill of a hot-air
balloon ride, Northwest
Rising is yet another
concert showstopper from
Robert Sheldon. From the
excitement of the initial
liftoff to the quiet calm
of floating in air, to
the anticipation of the
thrill of landing, this
piece will take your band
and audience on the
musical balloon ride of a
lifetime. Woodwind
glissandi, refreshing
harmonies and driving
percussion help make
Northwest Rising as fun
to perform as it is to
listen to. Another winner
from Robert Sheldon!
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4 SKU: BT.CMP-1119-07-010 Composed by Timot...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 4
SKU:
BT.CMP-1119-07-010
Composed by Timothy
Johnson. Concert Band.
Concert Piece. Set (Score
& Parts). Composed 2007.
Curnow Music #CMP
1119-07-010. Published by
Curnow Music
(BT.CMP-1119-07-010).
9x12
inches.
Joyous and
uplifting, you?ll find
this Fanfare Prelude to
be an excellent way to
open your winter concert.
This uplifting treatment
of one of the all -time
great carolsO Come,
All Ye Faithful is
certain to command the
audience?s attention from
start to finish. Robust
Brasses and ebullient
Woodwinds rise above the
majestic Percussion to
make a bold and grand
statement that you are
sure to remember for a
long time to come.
Thrilling!
Adeste
Fidelis, de melodie
die beter bekend is onder
de Engelse titel O
Come, All Ye Faithful
of de Nederlandse titel
Komt allen
tezamen, is een
buitengewoon geliefd
kerstlied. Deze versie
voor harmonieorkestis
gemaakt naar een
pianoarrangement dat werd
geschreven door de moeder
van de arrangeur en zijn
vroegere muziekdocente
Arlene Johnson. Een
herkenbaar openingswerk
voor uw
kerstconcert!
Eine
wahrhaft Freude bringende
Fanfare, die sich
ausgezeichnet als
Eröffnungsstück
eines (vor-)
weihnachtlichen Konzertes
eignet. Diese bewegende
Bearbeitung eines der
schönsten
traditionellen
Weihnachtslieder
Herbei, oh ihr
Gläubigen wird Ihr
Publikum von der ersten
bis zur letzten Note
fesseln. Solide
Blechbläser und
überschwängliche
Holzbläser erheben
sich über
majestätische
Schlagzeugklänge
formen zusammen ein
großartiges,
aussagekräftiges Werk,
das mit Sicherheit nicht
so bald vergessen
wird.
Arranged by Mark Williams. Concert Band. Concert Band; SmartMusic. Challenger Ba...(+)
Arranged by Mark
Williams. Concert Band.
Concert Band; SmartMusic.
Challenger Band Series.
Folk; Multicultural.
Conductor Score. 8 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Badlands Orchestre d'harmonie - Débutant Carl Fischer
Band concert band - Grade 1 SKU: CF.BPS119 Composed by Peter Terry. Begin...(+)
Band concert band - Grade
1
SKU: CF.BPS119
Composed by Peter Terry.
Beginning Band (BPS). Set
of Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+1
+2+2+12+2 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #BPS119.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.BPS119).
ISBN 9781491152058.
UPC:
680160909551.
Badla
nds occur throughout the
world, and are
represented by dramatic
terrain created
by sediment that
is deposited in
layers,
then solidifies and
 is eroded over
millions of years. These
processes leave stark,
but
beautiful structures
in a harsh and alien
landscape. BadlandsÂ
opens with a first theme
that depicts the stark
emptiness of the badland
terrain. This moves to a
brooding, mysterious
second theme followed by
variations on this
theme. A brief lyrical
theme and a return to
the second theme follow.
The piece ends with a
return of the first theme
for a dramatic
finish. Badlands occur
throughout the world, but
many of the most striking
are in Canada and the
United States. This
dramatic terrain is
created by sediment that
is deposited in layers,
then solidifies and is
eroded over millions of
years. These processes
leave stark, but
beautiful structures in a
harsh and alien
landscape. The regions
known as badlands are
frequently difficult to
impossible to navigate on
foot and are often
considered to be sacred
lands by cultures that
live in these regions.
Badlands opens with a
first theme that depicts
the stark emptiness of
the badland terrain. This
moves to a brooding,
mysterious second theme
followed by variations on
this theme. A brief
lyrical theme and a
return to the second
theme follow. The piece
ends with a return of the
first theme for a
dramatic finish.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles.
Additionally, I hope that
you will find the piece
beneficial in teaching
important musical
concepts.Peter Terry,
2018.
Badlands Orchestre d'harmonie - Débutant Carl Fischer
Band concert band - Grade 1 SKU: CF.BPS119F Composed by Peter Terry. Begi...(+)
Band concert band - Grade
1
SKU: CF.BPS119F
Composed by Peter Terry.
Beginning Band (BPS).
Full score. With Standard
notation. 12 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #BPS119F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.BPS119F).
ISBN 9781491152737.
UPC:
680160910236.
Badla
nds occur throughout the
world, and are
represented by dramatic
terrain created
by sediment that
is deposited in
layers,
then solidifies and
 is eroded over
millions of years. These
processes leave stark,
but
beautiful structures
in a harsh and alien
landscape. BadlandsÂ
opens with a first theme
that depicts the stark
emptiness of the badland
terrain. This moves to a
brooding, mysterious
second theme followed by
variations on this
theme. A brief lyrical
theme and a return to
the second theme follow.
The piece ends with a
return of the first theme
for a dramatic
finish. Badlands occur
throughout the world, but
many of the most striking
are in Canada and the
United States. This
dramatic terrain is
created by sediment that
is deposited in layers,
then solidifies and is
eroded over millions of
years. These processes
leave stark, but
beautiful structures in a
harsh and alien
landscape. The regions
known as badlands are
frequently difficult to
impossible to navigate on
foot and are often
considered to be sacred
lands by cultures that
live in these regions.
Badlands opens with a
first theme that depicts
the stark emptiness of
the badland terrain. This
moves to a brooding,
mysterious second theme
followed by variations on
this theme. A brief
lyrical theme and a
return to the second
theme follow. The piece
ends with a return of the
first theme for a
dramatic finish.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles.
Additionally, I hope that
you will find the piece
beneficial in teaching
important musical
concepts.Peter Terry,
2018.
Chorales and Warm-up Exercises for Tone, Technique, and Rhythm. Composed ...(+)
Chorales and Warm-up
Exercises for Tone,
Technique, and
Rhythm. Composed by
Peter Boonshaft; Chris
Bernotas. Band Method;
Method/Instruction; NAMM
Best Tools for Schools;
SmartMusic; Technique
Musicianship; Warm-Ups.
Sound Innovations for
Concert Band: Ensemble
Development. Score. 232
pages. Alfred Music
#00-40709. Published by
Alfred Music (AP.40709).
Moyses Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire/avancé Scomegna Edizioni Musicali
(Biblical Poem). By Federico Agnello. For concert band. Grade 4.5. Score and...(+)
(Biblical Poem). By
Federico
Agnello. For concert
band.
Grade 4.5. Score and full
set
of parts. Duration 16
minutes.
Published by Scomegna
Edizioni
Musical srl
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5 SKU: BT.CMP-1111-07-140 Arranged by Bry...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 2.5
SKU:
BT.CMP-1111-07-140
Arranged by Bryan Kidd.
Young Band. Concert
Piece. Score Only.
Composed 2007. 16 pages.
Curnow Music #CMP
1111-07-140. Published by
Curnow Music
(BT.CMP-1111-07-140).
9x12 inches.
English.
This
thoughtful and creative
arrangement of the
classic song of the
American West is a rich
and sonorous treatment
infused with exquisite
and unexpected harmonies.
You’ve never heard
it like this before!
Bryan Kidd has managed to
bring a true musical
adventure to the
developing band in his
own unmistakably personal
way.This is a wonderful
chance for your musicians
to show that they can be
truly expressive. This
piece is the perfect tool
for a cross-curricular
unit with U.S. history.
Surprising!
Home
on the Range is gebaseerd
op een gedicht (‘My
Western Home’ uit
1872) van Brewster
Higley, een arts uit
Indiana die een jaar
daarvoor een stukje land
had gekocht in Kansas.
Vervolgens schreef Dean
Kelley er een melodie bij
-het nieuwe lied werd al
snel geliefd onder
migranten in de Verenigde
Staten. In de loop der
jaren werd het steeds
bekender, het is
uitgevoerd door vele
artiesten, onder wie
Frank Sinatra. In 1947
werd Home on the
Range hetofficiële
lied van de staat Kansas.
Brewster Higleys
omschrijving van een
helderblauwe hemel,
oneindige vergezichten en
een overvloedige fauna
vindt met deze muziek nog
altijd weerklank bij
luisteraars.
Ho
me on the Range ist
ein bekanntes Volkslied
aus dem amerikanischen
Westen und Titelsong
eines lustigen
Disneyfilms, der in
Deutschland als Die
Kühe sind los
bekannt ist. Bryan Kidd
schuf eine sehr kreative,
voll klingende
Bearbeitung des
Klassikers mit
ausgefallenen Harmonien.
So haben Sie dieses Lied
noch nie gehört! Mit
dieser Bearbeitung der
einerseits vertrauten
Melodie können Ihre
Musiker doch eine
völlig neue
musikalische Erfahrung
machen und Ihre
Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten
ausloten.
Ãœberraschend!
Concert Band - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.36704S Arranged by Vince Gassi. Concert ...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 2.5
SKU: AP.36704S
Arranged by Vince Gassi.
Concert Band; MakeMusic
Cloud; Performance Music
Ensemble; Single Titles.
Young Symphonic. Folk.
Score. 12 pages. Alfred
Music #00-36704S.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.36704S).
UPC:
038081412238.
English.
This
inspirational setting for
band will provide a
refreshing change of pace
for your next concert. It
is one of Canada's most
popular folk songs and a
favorite with Boy Scouts,
Girl Guides, and campers
of all ages. This title
is available in MakeMusic
Cloud.
Score and Parts Concert Band (Score and Parts) - Grade 3 SKU: HL.4008730...(+)
Score and Parts
Concert Band (Score and
Parts) - Grade 3
SKU:
HL.4008730
Concert
Band, Grade 3 3:50 Score
and parts. Composed
by Peter Knockaert.
Symphonic Dimensions.
Concert Band. Softcover.
Duration 230 seconds. Hal
Leonard #SDP2392302.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.4008730).
ISBN
9798350119473. UPC:
196288195238.
The
last decades we humans
have witnessed a
significant number of
disturbing developments.
If we look at the direct
and persistent
destructive influence of
humans on nature: air and
water quality are
reducing, soils are
depleting, crops are
short of pollinators,
coasts are less protected
from storms,
deforestation, the
degradation of land, loss
of biodiversity and
pollution. In stark
contrast we find the
intelligence and
boundless creativity of
humans: what about all
the high technological
advancements? What lies
ahead in the realm of
Artificial Intelligence?
Will we let machines make
human decisions? What
ethical issues arise
there? This composition
reflects the desperation
and urgency of the human
need for action. The
music draws inspiration
from the brutal natural
forces that ravage our
world as a direct
consequence of human
failure and selfishness.
Are we heading towards a
'Judgment Day'? Or will
humanity find a way to
reverse negative trends
towards a more livable,
peaceful, and joyful
environment for humans,
animals, and nature? To
underscore this message,
composer Peter Knockaert
opted for a highly
classical idiom that has
been used by many
composers in classical
music: the 'Dies Irae'.
Traditionally, the Dies
Irae is the third part of
a requiem (funeral mass).
The text used in
'Judgment DayÂ? (for
optional choir) is coming
from the original Latin
text.
Priority
Direct Import titles are
specialty titles that are
not generally offered for
sale by US based
retailers. These items
must be obtained from our
overseas suppliers. When
you order a Priority
Direct Import title, our
overseas warehouse will
ship it to you directly
at the time of order,
typically within one
business day. However,
the shipment time will be
slower than items shipped
from our US warehouse. It
may take up to 2-3 weeks
to get to
you.
Caribbean Christmas Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées + CD] - Facile Alfred Publishing
Arranged by Michael Story. Arr. Michael Story. For Concert Band. Concert Band. B...(+)
Arranged by Michael
Story. Arr. Michael
Story. For Concert Band.
Concert Band. Belwin
Young Band. Level: Easy
(grade II). Conductor
Score, Parts and CD.
Duration 2:02. Published
by Alfred Publishing.
Elvis in Concert Orchestre d'harmonie - Intermédiaire/avancé Music Sales
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4 SKU: BT.1106-04-140-MS Arranged by Peter ...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 4
SKU:
BT.1106-04-140-MS
Arranged by Peter Kleine
Schaars. Peter's Popular
Collection. Pop & Rock.
Score Only. Composed
2004. Music Sales
#1106-04-140 MS.
Published by Music Sales
(BT.1106-04-140-MS).
In his capacity
as staff arranger of the
Royal Marine Band of the
Dutch Navy this
arrangement is one of the
best loved by Peter
Kleine Schaars' band.
Elvis in Concert features
the twelve greatest his
of 'The King, so
musicians won't have time
to get bored! In
addition, this compelling
Elvis medley contains
delightful moments of
recognition for your
audience too!
In
seiner Funktion als
Stabsarrangeur der
Marinekapelle der
Königlichen Marine der
Niederlande hat Peter
Kleine Schaars dem
Unterhaltungsmusikprogram
m dieser Weltformation
seinen Stempel
aufgedrückt. Zwölf
Jahre spielte die Kapelle
Bearbeitungen aus seiner
Feder. Zu den besten
Arrangements von Peter
Kleine Schaars zählt
sicherlich Elvis in
Concert, in welchem
er sieben Minuten lang
die größten Hits
des Kings Revue passieren
lässt. Dieses
mitreißende Medley ist
ein wahres
Elvis-Festival, das
Musiker und Publikum
begeistern wird!
Concert
Band, Grde 3 3:50
Score. Composed by
Peter Knockaert.
Symphonic Dimensions.
Concert Band. Softcover.
Duration 230 seconds. Hal
Leonard #SDP2392301.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.4008731).
UPC:
196288195245.
The
last decades we humans
have witnessed a
significant number of
disturbing developments.
If we look at the direct
and persistent
destructive influence of
humans on nature: air and
water quality are
reducing, soils are
depleting, crops are
short of pollinators,
coasts are less protected
from storms,
deforestation, the
degradation of land, loss
of biodiversity and
pollution. In stark
contrast we find the
intelligence and
boundless creativity of
humans: what about all
the high technological
advancements? What lies
ahead in the realm of
Artificial Intelligence?
Will we let machines make
human decisions? What
ethical issues arise
there? This composition
reflects the desperation
and urgency of the human
need for action. The
music draws inspiration
from the brutal natural
forces that ravage our
world as a direct
consequence of human
failure and selfishness.
Are we heading towards a
'Judgment Day'? Or will
humanity find a way to
reverse negative trends
towards a more livable,
peaceful, and joyful
environment for humans,
animals, and nature? To
underscore this message,
composer Peter Knockaert
opted for a highly
classical idiom that has
been used by many
composers in classical
music: the 'Dies Irae'.
Traditionally, the Dies
Irae is the third part of
a requiem (funeral mass).
The text used in
'Judgment DayÂ? (for
optional choir) is coming
from the original Latin
text.
Priority
Direct Import titles are
specialty titles that are
not generally offered for
sale by US based
retailers. These items
must be obtained from our
overseas suppliers. When
you order a Priority
Direct Import title, our
overseas warehouse will
ship it to you directly
at the time of order,
typically within one
business day. However,
the shipment time will be
slower than items shipped
from our US warehouse. It
may take up to 2-3 weeks
to get to
you.
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.Â
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.