Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS82F

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Symphonic Band (SPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #SPS82F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS82F).

ISBN 9781491153277. UPC: 680160910779.

Resig nation was composed in memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, When words fail, music speaks..
Dr. David S. Kirby Commission Consortium Phillip Riggs, Commission CoordinatorNorthwest District Bandmasters AssociationRodney Workman, Past-Chair Andrew Jimeson, ChairWestern North Carolina Bandmasters AssociationAllen Klaes, ChairNorth Carolina School of Science and MathPhillip Riggs, DirectorA.C. Reynolds High School BandSean Smith, DirectorSouth Caldwell High School BandJason Childers, DirectorJay M. Robinson Symphonic BandAndrew Carter, DirectorApex High School BandDaniel Jarvis, DirectorPanther Creek High School BandDavid Robinson, DirectorEastern Randolph High School BandCarolina Perez, DirectorStanley County Concert Band/Pfeiffer University Concert BandCarmella Hedrick, Tim Hedrick and Frank Poolos, DirectorsLenoir Rhyne University Wind SymphonyDr. Daniel Kiser, ConductorDr. Christopher NegrelliNumerous colleagues, fellow teachers, and former studentsProgram NotesThere is no possible way I could compose a piece of music worthy of the memory of my close friend, Dr. David Kirby, who died very suddenly at an early age. Neither could I write a piece that could come close to reflecting his kind spirit, wit, personality or talent. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to write anything at all. My own grief and the stages of my grief kept getting in the way. I ended up with a setting of the hymn-tune, Resignation. Resigned.  To the fact that he is no longer with us. I know he is in a better place, but we are not. We miss him very much. And so, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need seems to speak to those of us he left behind. I apologize if this piece does not reflect your special feelings for him or help you celebrate his moving on. Unfortunately, I could only put down what I have come to accept and hope in some way it may speak to any of you that knew him or to others of you who have also lost a close friend. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. That is my hope and my hope for you.Although technically very easy, this composition requires a maturity of musicianship to be performed properly. The Bb contrabass clarinet part is integral to the composition, but there are cues in the tuba part if you need them.  Make sure you bring horns to the fore at m. 53 and the low brass at m. 59 so the melody can be heard without effort. Exaggerate dynamics to bring more emotion to the piece. Be careful not to diminuendo too soon near the end or it will be difficult to diminish even further at the very end, where the lone clarinetist holds over a couple of measures, fading into nothing. I hope your students will enjoy this piece and take from it a greater appreciation for the way making music can express feelings.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS82

Composed by Ed Kiefer. Symphonic Band (SPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 4+4+2+4+8+8+2+1+2+2+2+2+2 +2+3+6+6+9+2+2+3+3+3+3+4+ 1+1+1+1+1+16+2 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 58 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS82. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS82).

ISBN 9781491152591. UPC: 680160910090. Key: Bb major.

Resignation� � was composed in memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, When words fail, music speaks..
Dr. David S. Kirby Commission Consortium Phillip Riggs, Commission CoordinatorNorthwest District Bandmasters AssociationRodney Workman, Past-Chair Andrew Jimeson, ChairWestern North Carolina Bandmasters AssociationAllen Klaes, ChairNorth Carolina School of Science and MathPhillip Riggs, DirectorA.C. Reynolds High School BandSean Smith, DirectorSouth Caldwell High School BandJason Childers, DirectorJay M. Robinson Symphonic BandAndrew Carter, DirectorApex High School BandDaniel Jarvis, DirectorPanther Creek High School BandDavid Robinson, DirectorEastern Randolph High School BandCarolina Perez, DirectorStanley County Concert Band/Pfeiffer University Concert BandCarmella Hedrick, Tim Hedrick and Frank Poolos, DirectorsLenoir Rhyne University Wind SymphonyDr. Daniel Kiser, ConductorDr. Christopher NegrelliNumerous colleagues, fellow teachers, and former studentsProgram NotesThere is no possible way I could compose a piece of music worthy of the memory of my close friend, Dr. David Kirby, who died very suddenly at an early age. Neither could I write a piece that could come close to reflecting his kind spirit, wit, personality or talent. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to write anything at all. My own grief and the stages of my grief kept getting in the way. I ended up with a setting of the hymn-tune, Resignation. Resigned.  To the fact that he is no longer with us. I know he is in a better place, but we are not. We miss him very much. And so, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need seems to speak to those of us he left behind. I apologize if this piece does not reflect your special feelings for him or help you celebrate his moving on. Unfortunately, I could only put down what I have come to accept and hope in some way it may speak to any of you that knew him or to others of you who have also lost a close friend. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. That is my hope and my hope for you.Although technically very easy, this composition requires a maturity of musicianship to be performed properly. The Bb contrabass clarinet part is integral to the composition, but there are cues in the tuba part if you need them.  Make sure you bring horns to the fore at m. 53 and the low brass at m. 59 so the melody can be heard without effort. Exaggerate dynamics to bring more emotion to the piece. Be careful not to diminuendo too soon near the end or it will be difficult to diminish even further at the very end, where the lone clarinetist holds over a couple of measures, fading into nothing. I hope your students will enjoy this piece and take from it a greater appreciation for the way making music can express feelings.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.1405-07-140-MS

Composed by A. Hammond, John Bettis, and Richard Carpenter. Arranged by Kazuhiro Morita. New Sounds for Concert Band. Solo & Concerto. Score Only. Composed 2007. 20 pages. Music Sales #1405-07-140 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1405-07-140-MS).

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

The Carpenters have become icons of American pop culture and have experienced a global popularity since they first appeared on the music scene in the 1970's. This partnership of Richard Carpenter and his sister Karen had an impressive number of huge hits of which I Need to be In Love is one of the most popular. This new arrangement by Kazuhiro Morita is sure to be a highly popular with your audiences utilising the delicious vocal harmonies for which the Carpenters were famed.

I Need to Be in Love ist eine Ballade der amerikanischen Gruppe The Carpenters aus dem Jahr 1976. Der sehnsuchtsvolle Titel war tatsächlich sogar das Lieblingslied der Sängerin Karen Carpenter. Dass der Titel im Jahr 1995 erneut erfolgreich veröffentlicht wurde, beweist die Beliebtheit und Zeitlosigkeit dieses wunderschönen Liedes, das Kazuhiro Morita nun in einer Blasorchesterbearbeitung vorlegt.

The Carpenters, monument de la culture pop américaine, ont connu un succès planétaire dans les années 70. Ce duo, né de la collaboration entre Richard Carpenter et sa sœur Karen, a collectionné un nombre impressionnant de succès dont I Need to Be in Love. L’arrangement de Kazuhiro Morita dévoile les délicieuses harmonies vocales qui ont fait la notoriété des Carpenters.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS117

Composed by Tyler Arcari. Beginning Band (BPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+3+1+2 +3+12+2 pages. Duration 1:34. Carl Fischer Music #BPS117. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS117).

ISBN 9781491152034. UPC: 680160909537.

Auror a Eclipsed was inspired by the solar eclipse of 2017.  During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora sometimes forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This “ring of fire” is actually the sun’s outer edges being revealed for the human eye. An aggressive composition younger students will enjoy playing over and over again.
I wrote Aurora Eclipsed while looking outside at 2017’s solar eclipse. I find space and celestial bodies so fascinating. To think of how small we are compared to the scale of even just the moon is impressive.During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora sometimes forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This “ring of fire” is actually the sun’s outer edges being revealed for the human eye. About the work:Unlike most of my young-band pieces, Aurora Eclipsed begins at its peak tempo. The rhythmic pattern in m. 2 is repeated throughout the piece and is used in the melody in order to help facilitate the teaching of eighth-note patterns. The melodic pattern changes slightly at m. 25, while remaining just as repetitious as the previous pattern, giving everyone ample opportunity for exposure. At m. 25 the directions call for euphonium and bassoon only. This is merely a color choice and can easily be used with trombones to fill the need or to help strengthen your students' playing. The use of sfz is not used very much in this level of music, but I thought with the addition of the accents that it would be a great opportunity to teach this colorful effect.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS117F

Composed by Tyler Arcari. Beginning Band (BPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS117F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS117F).

ISBN 9781491152713. UPC: 680160910212.

Auror a Eclipsed was inspired by the solar eclipse of 2017.  During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora sometimes forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This “ring of fire” is actually the sun’s outer edges being revealed for the human eye. An aggressive composition younger students will enjoy playing over and over again.
I wrote Aurora Eclipsed while looking outside at 2017’s solar eclipse. I find space and celestial bodies so fascinating. To think of how small we are compared to the scale of even just the moon is impressive.During a solar eclipse, a beautiful and fascinating aurora sometimes forms around the moon creating an eerie outline. This “ring of fire” is actually the sun’s outer edges being revealed for the human eye. About the work:Unlike most of my young-band pieces, Aurora Eclipsed begins at its peak tempo. The rhythmic pattern in m. 2 is repeated throughout the piece and is used in the melody in order to help facilitate the teaching of eighth-note patterns. The melodic pattern changes slightly at m. 25, while remaining just as repetitious as the previous pattern, giving everyone ample opportunity for exposure. At m. 25 the directions call for euphonium and bassoon only. This is merely a color choice and can easily be used with trombones to fill the need or to help strengthen your students' playing. The use of sfz is not used very much in this level of music, but I thought with the addition of the accents that it would be a great opportunity to teach this colorful effect.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1145608-010

Composed by Satoshi Yagisawa. Concert and Contest Collection CBHA. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2014. De Haske Publications #DHP 1145608-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1145608-010).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Heart in Motion compares the development of an ensemble to a tree, which-with careful nurturing-grows branches, twigs, leaves and fruit. As a fertilizer, you need to add an extra helping of positive attitude, enthusiasm and passion to it.Inspired by these images and concepts, Satoshi Yagisawa has composed Heart in Motionwhich, with a magnificent fanfare followed by a warm-sounding chorale, certainly lives up to its name.

De opdracht voor dit werk luidde om de totstandkoming van een blaasorkest te verklanken. Afgezien van concrete zaken komen bij de ontwikkeling van een succesvol muziekgezelschap natuurlijk ook een positieve instelling, enthousiasme en passie kijken.Deze beelden en begrippen inspireerden Satoshi Yagisawa tot het componeren van Heart in Motion, dat met een schitterende fanfare, gevolgd door een warm klinkende koraal, zijn titel eer aandoet.

Die Entwicklung eines Blasorchesters ist wie ein Baum, dessen Stamm Äste, Blätter und Früchte hervorbringen kann. Neben diesen sichtbaren Merkmalen gehören zum Wachstum eines Ensembles auch Hingabe, Begeisterung und Leidenschaft. Von diesen Metapherninspiriert komponierte Satoshi Yagisawa ein Werk, das mit einer strahlenden Fanfare, gefolgt von einem warm klingenden Choral, seinem Namen alle Ehre macht.

Heart in Motion (Cœur en mouvement) est une œuvre qui porte bien son nom car elle évoque l’arbrisseau de la forêt, qui, petit petit, pousse et grandit pour produire des brindilles, des branches, des feuilles et des fruits. Satoshi Yagisawavous invite développer vitalité, dynamisme, énergie et puissance. Quoi de plus naturel que d’associer cette extraordinaire production l’épanouissemen t de votre orchestre !

Quando gli è stato affidato l’incarico di comporre Heart in Motion, è stato chiesto a Satoshi Yagisawa di descrivere “la vita” di una banda, ma metaforicamente di paragonarla ad un albero con il tronco, i rami, le foglie e i frutti. Nellamusica non potevano mancare accenni ad un approccio positivo, all’entusiasmo e alla passione. Il risultato non poteva che essere un brano coinvolgente, che inizia con una luminosa fanfara seguita da un caldo corale.

(Concert Band Score Only). By Kevin Puts. For Concert Band (Score). BandQuest. 22 pages. Published by American Composers Forum

By Kevin Puts. For Concert Band (Score and Parts). BandQuest. Grade 3-4. Published by American Composers Forum

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS122F

Composed by Larry Clark. Beginning Band (BPS). Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BPS122F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS122F).

ISBN 9781491152768. UPC: 680160910267.

As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students.  It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the uptempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.
Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.  As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

Band concert band - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS122

Composed by Larry Clark. 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+4+12+2 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 1 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS122. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS122).

ISBN 9781491152089. UPC: 680160909582.

As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students.  It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the up tempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.
Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.  As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Glockenspiel, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Tambourine and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS74

Composed by Ed Kiefer. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4 +6+6+6+4+4+6+6+6+4+6+8+2+ 1+4+4+24 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 56 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS74. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS74).

ISBN 9781491147696. UPC: 680160905195. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F minor.

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.
Courage of the Cossacks was written for my friends in Union County, NC . Based on several Cossack folk tunes it is a very dark sounding march which features almost every section of the band . The trio is one of the most beautiful oppressive melodies I have ever heard, and it is set in stark contrast to the upbeat, Russian sounding opening strains . After the trio comes to a halt, the piece restarts slowly, gradually accelerating to the final strain, much like many Cossack dances . A combination of March and Dance, this piece is not too difficult to perform and is very rewarding for both students and audiences . Courage of the Cossacks is a great piece to begin or end any concert and a perfect march for showing off your group at festival .

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.1165-04-140-MS

Arranged by Toshio Mashima. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2004. Music Sales #1165-04-140 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1165-04-140-MS).

Can't Take My Eyes Off You war ein Riesenerfolg für das Duo Bob Crewe und Bob Gaudio. Bekannte Künstler, wie unter anderem Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor und später die Pet Shop Boys, brachten den Titel über drei Jahrzehnte hinweg immer wieder in die Hitparaden und die Menschen in den Discos zum Tanzen. Toshio Mashima bearbeitete den unwiderstehlich flotten Popsongs für Blasorchester. Bei diesem Titel kann niemand still sitzen!

Les auteurs-compositeurs Bob Crewe et Bob Gaudio ont formé un tandem couronné de succès. Dans les années 60 et 70, ils signent de nombreux tubes pour Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons dont l’immense standard de l’année 1967, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. Toshio Mashima signe cet arrangement entraînant pour Orchestre d’Harmonie.

There have been many arrangements of Beatles’ songs for various kinds of ensembles, so rather than just producing a further medley of Beatles’ hits, Peter Kleine Schaars has added a new twist to them with this excellent new work. All You Need Is Love and With a Little Help from my Friends pass by in a swing march, Michelle sounds like a newly composed ballad and When I’m Sixty Four is played in Dixie swing style. A Hard Day’s Night is transformed into a funk theme with a samba interlude, Let It Be into a slow march, and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in a rock beat. Experience The Beatles as you have never heard them before.

(Deluxe Score). Arranged by Bruce Healey. Symphony Pops. Grade 5-6. 87 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Arranged by Howard Cable, Christopher Dedrick. Score and full set of parts. Canadian Brass Concert Band. Published by Hal Leonard.

Band concert band

SKU: CF.PPS59F

Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Composed by Joseph Compello. Full score. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #PPS59F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS59F).

ISBN 9781491163818. UPC: 680160922604.

6-Not e Santa (Jolly Old St. Nicholas) is written for young bands with at least six weeks of instruction. It is intended for directors who plan to have a beginning band performance at or near the winter holidays. The six notes needed for a performance are found in every beginning band method: Bb scale-wise up to G. The grade level is 1/2. Clarinet notes are below the break. Only the Snare Drum part contains eighth-notes. A suitable tempo will be decided by the director. All instruments will have an opportunity to play the melody to Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Thank you for choosing this composition. I hope you and your students will find it instructive and enjoyable. .

Band concert band - Grade 0.5

SKU: CF.PPS59

Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Composed by Joseph Compello. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #PPS59. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.PPS59).

ISBN 9781491163412. UPC: 680160922208.

6-Not e Santa (Jolly Old St. Nicholas) is written for young bands with at least six weeks of instruction. It is intended for directors who plan to have a beginning band performance at or near the winter holidays. The six notes needed for a performance are found in every beginning band method: Bb scale-wise up to G. The grade level is 1/2. Clarinet notes are below the break. Only the Snare Drum part contains eighth-notes. A suitable tempo will be decided by the director. All instruments will have an opportunity to play the melody to Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Thank you for choosing this composition. I hope you and your students will find it instructive and enjoyable. .