Basses On A Rampage Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications
Concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CL.012-4201-75 March. Composed by Huff...(+)
Concert band - Grade 3
SKU:
CL.012-4201-75
March. Composed by
Huffine. Arranged by
Glover. Concert Band.
Heritage of the March
Series. Audio recording
available separately
(item CL.WFR378).
Oversized, spiral-bound
score. Composed 2013.
Duration 2 minutes, 39
seconds. Opus III Wind
Orchestra Publications
#012-4201-75. Published
by Opus III Wind
Orchestra Publications
(CL.012-4201-75).
The title
certainly tells the story
of this delightful march!
The lower voices of your
band finally have a
chance to show off with a
march of their own! A
wonderful way to showcase
the low brass and low
woodwinds. It's bass-clef
fun from start to
finish!
About Heritage
of the
March
Full
-sized concert band
editions of the greatest
marches of all time. Each
has been faithfully
re-scored to accommodate
modern instrumentation
and incorporate
performance practices of
classic march style
Them Basses Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Carl Fischer
(March). Composed by Getty Herschel Huffine (1889-1947). Arranged by Van B. Rags...(+)
(March). Composed by
Getty Herschel Huffine
(1889-1947). Arranged by
Van B. Ragsdale. For
concert band. Symphonic
Band. Score and parts. 16
29 pages. Duration 2
minutes, 3 seconds.
Published by Carl Fischer
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1 SKU: FJ.B1257S Score Only. Com...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 1
SKU:
FJ.B1257S
Score
Only. Composed by
Roland Barrett. Arranged
by Roland Barrett.
Concert Band. FJH
Beginning Band. Score.
Duration 2:10. The FJH
Music Company Inc
#98-B1257S. Published by
The FJH Music Company Inc
(FJ.B1257S).
English.
Take a
trip across the desert
with this new work from
composer Roland Barrett.
A mysterious introduction
sets the mood for an
interesting and highly
educational aleatoric
passage. Easily achieved,
students freely improvise
on a given set of
pitches. As more and more
instruments enter, the
piece builds until it
gives way to a
rhythmically energized
section beginning with
percussion and an
ostinato figure in the
bass voices. Very
easy!
About FJH
Beginning
Band
Appro
priate within the first
year of instruction and
beginning of the second
year. Clarinets do not go
above the break, and
there is limited use of
accidentals. Plenty of
doublings in the lower
voices. Grade 1.
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1 SKU: FJ.B1257 Composed by Roland Barr...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 1
SKU:
FJ.B1257
Composed by
Roland Barrett. Arranged
by Roland Barrett.
Concert Band. FJH
Beginning Band. Score and
Part(s). Duration 2:10.
The FJH Music Company Inc
#98-B1257. Published by
The FJH Music Company Inc
(FJ.B1257).
UPC:
674398217373.
English.
Take a
trip across the desert
with this new work from
composer Roland Barrett.
A mysterious introduction
sets the mood for an
interesting and highly
educational aleatoric
passage. Easily achieved,
students freely improvise
on a given set of
pitches. As more and more
instruments enter, the
piece builds until it
gives way to a
rhythmically energized
section beginning with
percussion and an
ostinato figure in the
bass voices. Very
easy!
About FJH
Beginning
Band
Appro
priate within the first
year of instruction and
beginning of the second
year. Clarinets do not go
above the break, and
there is limited use of
accidentals. Plenty of
doublings in the lower
voices. Grade 1.
There's No Place
Like. Composed by
Robert Allen. Arranged by
Larry Clark. FS-SWS. Carl
Fischer Young Performance
Series. Score and Set of
Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+
4+6+3+2+3+2+1+2+2 pages.
Carl Fischer Music
#YPS38. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.YPS38).
ISBN 9780825852152.
UPC: 798408052157. 9 X 12
inches. Key: Eb major.
Text: Al Stillman. Al
Stillman.
The
classic holiday favorite
by Al Stillman and Robert
Allen is presented here
in a playable arrangement
for concert band. It is
my hope that this
arrangement will be
equally satisfying for
the young band with ample
rehearsal time or for the
more mature band that
wants a holiday favorite
they can perform with
limited rehearsal. The
piece is presented first
in a lush chorale format
with the use of extended
jazz harmonies. Special
care should be given to
balancing and tuning the
inner voices for the most
pleasant sound. After the
lush opening on the
famous refrain the
arrangement moves to the
bridge in an up-tempo
swing. In this section
the percussion is written
to imitate a drum set,
but if a set is available
it may be preferable to
use it in order to get
the right feel. Following
the bridge is another
statement of the refrain
followed by a hymn-style
section by the reeds with
jazz interjections by the
brass straight out of the
famous Perry Como
rendition. This is
followed by a D.S. to the
bridge, one more refrain
and then a short coda It
has been my pleasure to
have the opportunity to
write this arrangement. I
hope you and your
students enjoy it and
find it useful for your
program. -LARRY CLARK New
York, NY 2003. The
classic holiday favorite
by Al Stillman and Robert
Allen is presented here
in a playable arrangement
for concert band. It is
my hope that this
arrangement will be
equally satisfying for
the young band with ample
rehearsal time or for the
more mature band that
wants a holiday favorite
they can perform with
limited rehearsal.The
piece is presented first
in a lush chorale format
with the use of extended
jazz harmonies. Special
care should be given to
balancing and tuning the
inner voices for the most
pleasant sound. After the
lush opening on the
famous refrain the
arrangement moves to the
bridge in an up-tempo
swing. In this section
the percussion is written
to imitate a drum set,
but if a set is available
it may be preferable to
use it in order to get
the right feel. Following
the bridge is another
statement of the refrain
followed by a
“hymn-styleâ€
section by the reeds with
jazz interjections by the
brass straight out of the
famous Perry Como
rendition. This is
followed by a D.S. to the
bridge, one more refrain
and then a short coda It
has been my pleasure to
have the opportunity to
write this arrangement. I
hope you and your
students enjoy it and
find it useful for your
program.-LARRY CLARKNew
York, NY 2003.
Composed by
Tyler Arcari. Concert
Band (CPS). Set of Score
and Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+4+8+16+4+4+8+4+4+8+8+8
+4+4+4+4+6+6+2+6+8+2+3+2+
4+10+28+4 pages. Duration
4 minutes, 6 seconds.
Carl Fischer Music
#CPS219. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS219).
ISBN
9781491152454. UPC:
680160909957.
Solar
Flare, by Tyler Arcari,
depicts the huge
explosion on the Sun that
appears as a sudden
bright flash. The piece
incorporates a whirlwind
of mixed meters to?depict
this phenomenon. Arcari
showcases his fresh,
exciting, and well-scored
compositional style in
this piece. Solar Flare
makes for? an excellent
concert opener. A
solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a teaching 7/8 space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 6972 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99115 to the end
of the piece feature a
style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a ateaching 7/8a space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69a72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99a115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the a^a accent on the
final note is one meant
to be played heavy, and
not short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a ateaching 7/8a space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69a72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99a115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the a^a accent on the
final note is one meant
to be played heavy, and
not short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a teaching 7/8 space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69-72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99-115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar flare
is a huge explosion on
the sun that appears as a
sudden increase in
brightness or flash.
Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the Work:
Solar Flare began as a
piece with two goals: to
write a space piece in
7/8 and to write a
teaching 7/8 space piece.
The piece uses a 2-2-3
pattern, so using this in
pre-performance warm-ups
might be beneficial. The
piece is loosely based on
a minor second descending
to a minor third. This
motif is used at the
onset of the piece in the
mallet percussion and
then again in the
woodwinds. The melody
presents itself at m. 19
in the clarinets. This
melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69-72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99-115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar flare
is a huge explosion on
the sun that appears as a
sudden increase in
brightness or flash.
Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work.About the Work:Solar
Flare began as a piece
with two goals: to write
a space piece in 7/8 and
to write a
“teaching
7/8†space piece.
The piece uses a 2-2-3
pattern, so using this in
pre-performance warm-ups
might be beneficial. The
piece is loosely based on
a minor second descending
to a minor third. This
motif is used at the
onset of the piece in the
mallet percussion and
then again in the
woodwinds. The melody
presents itself at m. 19
in the clarinets. This
melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69–72
should be treated as a
transitional fanfare to
the new material at m.
73.Measures 99–115
to the end of the piece
feature a style similar
to the beginning that
helps to transition to m.
115, which is the climax
of the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the “^â€
accent on the final note
is one meant to be played
heavy, and not short.
Composed
by Tyler Arcari. Concert
Band (CPS). Full score.
With Standard notation.
28 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #CPS219F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS219F).
ISBN
9781491153130. UPC:
680160910632.
Solar
Flare, by Tyler Arcari,
depicts the huge
explosion on the Sun that
appears as a sudden
bright flash. The piece
incorporates a whirlwind
of mixed meters to?depict
this phenomenon. Arcari
showcases his fresh,
exciting, and well-scored
compositional style in
this piece. Solar Flare
makes for? an excellent
concert opener. A
solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a teaching 7/8 space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 6972 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99115 to the end
of the piece feature a
style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a ateaching 7/8a space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69a72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99a115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the a^a accent on the
final note is one meant
to be played heavy, and
not short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a ateaching 7/8a space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69a72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99a115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the a^a accent on the
final note is one meant
to be played heavy, and
not short. A solar
flare is a huge
explosion on the sun that
appears as a sudden
increase in brightness or
flash. Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the
Work:Solar
Flare began
as a piece with two
goals: to write a space
piece in 7/8 and to write
a teaching 7/8 space
piece. The piece uses a
2-2-3 pattern, so using
this in pre-performance
warm-ups might be
beneficial. The piece is
loosely based on a minor
second descending to a
minor third. This motif
is used at the onset of
the piece in the mallet
percussion and then again
in the woodwinds. The
melody presents itself at
m. 19 in the clarinets.
This melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69-72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99-115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar flare
is a huge explosion on
the sun that appears as a
sudden increase in
brightness or flash.
Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work. About the Work:
Solar Flare began as a
piece with two goals: to
write a space piece in
7/8 and to write a
teaching 7/8 space piece.
The piece uses a 2-2-3
pattern, so using this in
pre-performance warm-ups
might be beneficial. The
piece is loosely based on
a minor second descending
to a minor third. This
motif is used at the
onset of the piece in the
mallet percussion and
then again in the
woodwinds. The melody
presents itself at m. 19
in the clarinets. This
melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69-72 should be
treated as a transitional
fanfare to the new
material at m. 73.
Measures 99-115 to the
end of the piece feature
a style similar to the
beginning that helps to
transition to m. 115,
which is the climax of
the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the ^ accent on the final
note is one meant to be
played heavy, and not
short. A solar flare
is a huge explosion on
the sun that appears as a
sudden increase in
brightness or flash.
Sometimes these
explosions push large
amounts of energy and
even parts of the sun
flying out into space.
These events can be so
powerful that they cause
events on Earth such as
auroras, as well as more
serious issues like
disrupting radio and
electronic instruments.
To our naked eye, these
dangerous explosions are
beautiful and quiet. The
celestial is a
fascinating place,
hopefully captured in
some small part by this
work.About the Work:Solar
Flare began as a piece
with two goals: to write
a space piece in 7/8 and
to write a
“teaching
7/8†space piece.
The piece uses a 2-2-3
pattern, so using this in
pre-performance warm-ups
might be beneficial. The
piece is loosely based on
a minor second descending
to a minor third. This
motif is used at the
onset of the piece in the
mallet percussion and
then again in the
woodwinds. The melody
presents itself at m. 19
in the clarinets. This
melodic material is
varied and traded
throughout the instrument
groups until m.67.
Measures 69–72
should be treated as a
transitional fanfare to
the new material at m.
73.Measures 99–115
to the end of the piece
feature a style similar
to the beginning that
helps to transition to m.
115, which is the climax
of the work. An ostinato
pattern (2-2-3) is
presented with fragments
of the melody appearing
in the alto voices. This
momentum culminates in a
large, abrasive area at
m. 125 where the
suspension-resolution in
the brass and horn
melodic fragment need to
be the focus. This
momentum continuously
grows until the last note
where we resolve finally.
Care should be taken that
the “^â€
accent on the final note
is one meant to be played
heavy, and not short.
Composed
by George Sweet. Young
Band (YPS). Full score.
With Standard notation.
16 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #YPS214F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YPS214F).
ISBN
9781491153017. UPC:
680160910519.
This
new piece from composer
George Sweet is a
delightful combination of
Scotland the Brave and
Amazing Grace. Each tune
on its own is wonderful,
but in Sweet's setting,
they are masterfully
layered to reflect the
composer's
Scottish-American
heritage. This
presentation of a
Scottish melody with
Americana-inspired
harmonies is a stunning
example of compositional
craft. Bravery and
Grace is a setting of the
unofficial Scottish
national anthem, Scotland
the Brave. While the
melody is taken from
Scotland the Brave, the
accompaniment and harmony
both have a
“Western
Americana†feel,
reminiscent of composers
like Roy Harris and Aaron
Copland. Â This
combination of a Scottish
melody with American
harmony is a reflection
of the composer’s
Scottish-American
Heritage.The piece begins
with a fragment of
Scotland the Brave
presented in a lush and
reflective context. The
main theme is performed
in full by the upper
voices at m. 9. The
middle voices perform the
material at m. 17, and
the lower voices perform
it again at m. 33. This
results in a loud passage
representing pipers at m.
46. The traditional
spiritual Amazing Grace
appears suddenly at m. 51
in a somewhat polytonal
setting. This is, once
again, reminiscent of
practices of the
aforementioned American
composers. Â After this
lyrical presentation, a
fragment of the main
theme returns at m. 66.
This is followed by a
broad restatement of the
theme at m. 70 and a
brisk conclusion with a
final flair of
polytonality.
Composed by
George Sweet. 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+1+2+3+16+2
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 49 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS214.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS214).
ISBN 9781491152331.
UPC: 680160909834. Key:
Bb major.
This new
piece from composer
George Sweet is a
delightful combination of
Scotland the Brave and
Amazing Grace. Each tune
on its own is wonderful,
but in Sweet's setting,
they are masterfully
layered to reflect the
composer's
Scottish-American
heritage. This
presentation of a
Scottish melody with
Americana-inspired
harmonies is a stunning
example of compositional
craft. Bravery and
Grace is a setting of the
unofficial Scottish
national anthem, Scotland
the Brave. While the
melody is taken from
Scotland the Brave, the
accompaniment and harmony
both have a
“Western
Americana†feel,
reminiscent of composers
like Roy Harris and Aaron
Copland. Â This
combination of a Scottish
melody with American
harmony is a reflection
of the composer’s
Scottish-American
Heritage.The piece begins
with a fragment of
Scotland the Brave
presented in a lush and
reflective context. The
main theme is performed
in full by the upper
voices at m. 9. The
middle voices perform the
material at m. 17, and
the lower voices perform
it again at m. 33. This
results in a loud passage
representing pipers at m.
46. The traditional
spiritual Amazing Grace
appears suddenly at m. 51
in a somewhat polytonal
setting. This is, once
again, reminiscent of
practices of the
aforementioned American
composers. Â After this
lyrical presentation, a
fragment of the main
theme returns at m. 66.
This is followed by a
broad restatement of the
theme at m. 70 and a
brisk conclusion with a
final flair of
polytonality.
Composed
by Sean O'Loughlin.
Beginning Band (BPS).
Full score. With Standard
notation. 16 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #BPS123F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.BPS123F).
ISBN 9781491152775.
UPC:
680160910274.
Embol
den?is a dramatic work
for the developing
ensemble that embodies
the definition of the
word: to give someone
courage or confidence.
The piece begins with a
melody of long, broad
strokes. As the melody
develops, lots of
imitation encourages each
section to play
independent lines. The
piece is a strong choice
for the developing band's
concert or festival
performance. Embol
den is a dramatic
work for the developing
ensemble that embodies
the definition of the
word: to give someone
courage or confidence.
The piece starts with a
melody with long, broad
strokes. There is plenty
of imitation as well to
encourage independence of
lines. After some
development, the piece
moves to a contrasting
softer section at m. 32.
Bring a more legato
approach to this section.
The broad melody returns
at m. 54 in the lower
voices with some rhythmic
accompaniment by the
upper voices. A powerful
presentation at m. 61
provides the momentum for
a decisive
ending. Embolden is a
dramatic work for the
developing ensemble that
embodies the definition
of the word: to give
someone courage or
confidence. The piece
starts with a melody with
long, broad strokes.
There is plenty of
imitation as well to
encourage independence of
lines. After some
development, the piece
moves to a contrasting
softer section at m. 32.
Bring a more legato
approach to this section.
The broad melody returns
at m. 54 in the lower
voices with some rhythmic
accompaniment by the
upper voices. A powerful
presentation at m. 61
provides the momentum for
a decisive ending.
Composed by
Sean O'Loughlin.
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+6+16+2 pages. Duration
2 minutes, 18 seconds.
Carl Fischer Music
#BPS123. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.BPS123).
ISBN
9781491152096. UPC:
680160909599.
Embol
den?is a dramatic work
for the developing
ensemble that embodies
the definition of the
word: to give someone
courage or confidence.
The piece begins with a
melody of long, broad
strokes. As the melody
develops, lots of
imitation encourages each
section to play
independent lines. The
piece is a strong choice
for the developing band's
concert or festival
performance. Embol
den is a dramatic
work for the developing
ensemble that embodies
the definition of the
word: to give someone
courage or confidence.
The piece starts with a
melody with long, broad
strokes. There is plenty
of imitation as well to
encourage independence of
lines. After some
development, the piece
moves to a contrasting
softer section at m. 32.
Bring a more legato
approach to this section.
The broad melody returns
at m. 54 in the lower
voices with some rhythmic
accompaniment by the
upper voices. A powerful
presentation at m. 61
provides the momentum for
a decisive
ending. Embolden is a
dramatic work for the
developing ensemble that
embodies the definition
of the word: to give
someone courage or
confidence. The piece
starts with a melody with
long, broad strokes.
There is plenty of
imitation as well to
encourage independence of
lines. After some
development, the piece
moves to a contrasting
softer section at m. 32.
Bring a more legato
approach to this section.
The broad melody returns
at m. 54 in the lower
voices with some rhythmic
accompaniment by the
upper voices. A powerful
presentation at m. 61
provides the momentum for
a decisive ending.
Composed
by Sean O'Loughlin. First
Plus Band (FPS). Full
score. With Standard
notation. 20 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #FPS152F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.FPS152F).
ISBN 9781491152805.
UPC:
680160910304.
Incur
sion was a collaboration
between composer Sean
O'Loughlin and the
students of the
commissioning group. When
asked for a dark and
scary sounding piece,
O'Loughlin delivered in
his typical fashion.
Aggressive rhythmic
figures set the tone of
the piece early with a
foreboding and dark
melody in the lower
voices. The piece
develops through a number
of contrasting sections,
providing plenty of
exciting variations for
students to
enjoy. Incursion is a
dramatic, powerful work
for the developing
ensemble. The piece
begins with an aggressive
rhythmic idea that sets
the tone for the
composition. The lower
voices enter with a
foreboding and dark
melody that carries on
this feeling. The upper
voices then split into
counterpoint with the
lower voices at m. 17.
The counterpoint splits
into three parts at m.
25, which culminates in a
return to the opening
rhythmic figure at m. 33.
A contrasting slow
section features some
lush and haunting
passages. Measure 54
brings the opening
rhythmic figure back
again, but this time
includes a quietly
intense approach. A
recapitulation of the
counterpoint and
subsequent development
follows. Measure 83
brings back the opening
rhythmic idea one more
time to conclude with a
rousing finish.
Composed by Sean
O'Loughlin. First Plus
Band (FPS). Set of Score
and Parts. With Standard
notation.
8+2+4+4+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6+3
+1+2+4+4+20+2 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 5
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #FPS152. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.FPS152).
ISBN
9781491152126. UPC:
680160909629.
Incur
sion was a collaboration
between composer Sean
O'Loughlin and the
students of the
commissioning group. When
asked for a dark and
scary sounding piece,
O'Loughlin delivered in
his typical fashion.
Aggressive rhythmic
figures set the tone of
the piece early with a
foreboding and dark
melody in the lower
voices. The piece
develops through a number
of contrasting sections,
providing plenty of
exciting variations for
students to
enjoy. Incursion is a
dramatic, powerful work
for the developing
ensemble. The piece
begins with an aggressive
rhythmic idea that sets
the tone for the
composition. The lower
voices enter with a
foreboding and dark
melody that carries on
this feeling. The upper
voices then split into
counterpoint with the
lower voices at m. 17.
The counterpoint splits
into three parts at m.
25, which culminates in a
return to the opening
rhythmic figure at m. 33.
A contrasting slow
section features some
lush and haunting
passages. Measure 54
brings the opening
rhythmic figure back
again, but this time
includes a quietly
intense approach. A
recapitulation of the
counterpoint and
subsequent development
follows. Measure 83
brings back the opening
rhythmic idea one more
time to conclude with a
rousing finish.
Commence! Orchestre d'harmonie - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, Chimes, China Cymbal, Cla...(+)
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass
Drum, Bassoon, Bells,
Cabasa, Chimes, China
Cymbal, Clarinet 1,
Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3,
Crash Cymbals, Euphonium,
Euphonium T.C., Flute 1,
Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2,
Mallet Percussion, Mark
Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1
and more. - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CPS210
Composed by Sean
O'Loughlin. Concert Band
(CPS). Set of Score and
Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+16+8+16+32+32+8+8+8+8+
8+8+16+16+16+8+8+12+12+12
+16+8+4+8+32+40+8 pages.
Duration 3 minutes, 57
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CPS210. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS210).
ISBN
9781491152362. UPC:
680160909865.
A
driving composition from
Sean
O'loughlin,?Commence!?beg
ins with a spirited theme
that oscillates between
triple and duple meter.
After developing into a
heartfelt lush brass
chorale, the lilting
theme returns again. The
composition concludes
with a dramatic return of
the B theme and a rousing
finale. A beautiful
piece,?Commence!?is
a?strong choice for any
contest or
festival.
Commence!
em> was commissioned by
the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn.
This piece is a
loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension
releases into a slow
section that features a
flowing, heartfelt
melody. This builds to
the big moment at m. 112.
The timpani ushers us
back to the 6/8, 2/4
section. The melody is
now accompanied by some
flowing counterpoint at
m. 153 which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing
finale.
.
Commence!
em> was commissioned by
the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn.
This piece is a
loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension
releases into a slow
section that features a
flowing, heartfelt
melody. This builds to
the big moment at m. 112.
The timpani ushers us
back to the 6/8, 2/4
section. The melody is
now accompanied by some
flowing counterpoint at
m. 153 which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing
finale.
. Co
mmence! was commissioned
by the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn. This piece is
a loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension releases
into a slow section that
features a flowing,
heartfelt melody. This
builds to the big moment
at m. 112. The timpani
ushers us back to the
6/8, 2/4 section. The
melody is now accompanied
by some flowing
counterpoint at m. 153
which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing finale.
Commence! Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, Chimes, China Cymbal, Cla...(+)
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass
Drum, Bassoon, Bells,
Cabasa, Chimes, China
Cymbal, Clarinet 1,
Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3,
Crash Cymbals, Euphonium,
Euphonium T.C., Flute 1,
Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2,
Mallet Percussion, Mark
Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1
and more. - Grade 3
SKU: CF.CPS210F
Composed by Sean
O'Loughlin. Concert Band
(CPS). Full score. With
Standard notation. 40
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CPS210F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS210F).
ISBN
9781491153048. UPC:
680160910540.
A
driving composition from
Sean
O'loughlin,?Commence!?beg
ins with a spirited theme
that oscillates between
triple and duple meter.
After developing into a
heartfelt lush brass
chorale, the lilting
theme returns again. The
composition concludes
with a dramatic return of
the B theme and a rousing
finale. A beautiful
piece,?Commence!?is
a?strong choice for any
contest or
festival.
Commence!
em> was commissioned by
the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn.
This piece is a
loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension
releases into a slow
section that features a
flowing, heartfelt
melody. This builds to
the big moment at m. 112.
The timpani ushers us
back to the 6/8, 2/4
section. The melody is
now accompanied by some
flowing counterpoint at
m. 153 which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing
finale.
.
Commence!
em> was commissioned by
the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn.
This piece is a
loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension
releases into a slow
section that features a
flowing, heartfelt
melody. This builds to
the big moment at m. 112.
The timpani ushers us
back to the 6/8, 2/4
section. The melody is
now accompanied by some
flowing counterpoint at
m. 153 which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing
finale.
. Co
mmence! was commissioned
by the Lynden High School
Class 2017-2019 and the
Lynden, WA Community, and
is dedicated to Steve
Herrick in celebration of
his retirement. Mr.
Herrick and I first
collaborated on a
commission in 2006, and I
was immediately taken by
the community and the
music program in Lynden.
It is truly one of the
most beautiful places in
the country and full of
musical inspiration at
every turn. This piece is
a loving tribute to Mr.
Herrick and his amazing
contribution to the
students of Lynden for
over thirty years. The
music begins with a
spirited section
oscillating between 6/8
and 2/4 time. It should
maintain a pulsing
feeling throughout. The
main melody appears at m.
25 and has a lilting,
reminiscing quality to
it. After some further
development, it moves to
a B-section at m. 41 with
some warm brass passages.
The woodwinds should soar
over the top with their
counter line. The lower
voices take over the
melody at m. 59. The
harmony becomes more
discordant at m. 71 with
passages trading between
the brass and woodwinds.
This tension releases
into a slow section that
features a flowing,
heartfelt melody. This
builds to the big moment
at m. 112. The timpani
ushers us back to the
6/8, 2/4 section. The
melody is now accompanied
by some flowing
counterpoint at m. 153
which leads to the
B-section again at m.
169. This time the
woodwinds take the lead
and the brass provide the
counter line. A final big
moment at m. 194 is the
culmination and high
point of the composition.
A brief fast section puts
a bow on the piece for a
rousing finale.
Brass Quintet SKU: PE.EP68779 Arranged for Brass Band by Phillip Littl...(+)
Brass Quintet
SKU:
PE.EP68779
Arranged for Brass
Band by Phillip
Littlemore (Score).
Composed by Eriks
Esenvalds. Arranged by
Phillip Littlemore.
Edition Peters.
Contemporary. Score. 8
pages. Edition Peters
#98-EP68779. Published by
Edition Peters
(PE.EP68779).
ISBN
9790300762425.
O
Salutaris Hostia is one
of Eriks Ešenvalds'
most popular pieces.
Originally written for
female voices, the
composer later created a
version for full choir on
which this arrangement is
based. It has a gentle
meditation with the two
soloists drifting across
the soft band
accompaniment,
alternately echoing and
imitating each other or
joining together in
thirds. The effect is
quietly ecstatic, a brief
moment of adoration and
wonderment. This
arrangement can be played
with either two cornets
or two euphoniums as
soloists as the
accompaniment works just
as effectively with
either.
Bri
ngs contemporary choral
repertoire by a leading
international composer to
the band
world
Arrangement
of Eriks Ešenvalds'
highly successful choral
piece 'O Salutaris
Hostia'
Arranged
by brass band specialist
Phillip
Littlemore
Part
of EP Brass Band
Series
Meditative
, beautiful piece, highly
attractive for audiences,
and proven success as a
choral
work
Suitable for
intermediate band at 2nd
Section and
above
Shlof,
Mayn Kind. Composed
by Larry Clark. 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+2+3+1+1+2+6+12 pages.
Duration 4 minutes, 31
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #YPS208. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YPS208).
ISBN
9781491152287. UPC:
680160909780. Key: D
minor.
A stunning
and heart-wrenching
composition based on the
Jewish folk son Shlof,
Mayn Kind. You can
hear the emotional
content pour out of this
piece written in memory
of an outstanding
orchestra director. The
piece beginnings with
original material to set
the tone, followed by
a clarinet solo on the
song. It then develops
through a variety of
different harmonic
presentation before
building to a nice key
change and climatic
moment. The piece ends as
it began, but with a more
hopeful tone. An amazing
piece. Sleep, My Child
was commissioned by the
Madison Middle School
Band and Orchestra in
Tampa, Florida, and is
dedicated to the memory
of their Director of
Orchestras Kevin Frye.
Director of Bands Chris
Shultz championed the
commissioning of this
piece to honor Kevin
after he passed away in
December 2016. Mr. Frye
was a beloved member of
the staff at Madison
Middle as well as the
music community of Tampa
and the state of
Florida. I was a
personal friend of
Kevin’s. We were
in several musical groups
together when we were
young that were formative
to both of our musical
careers. I also guest
conducted his Madison
Middle School Orchestra
several times over the
past four years. His
musicianship, teaching
skills and love for his
students were
exemplary.When taking on
the challenge of writing
a piece to honor
Kevin’s legacy,
Mr. Shultz and I decided
to try and include
several important aspects
of Kevin’s life
into the piece. Kevin was
proudly Jewish, a
fantastic trumpet player
and loved Jazz. With that
in mind, and after a lot
of research, a Jewish
folk song Shlof, Mayn
Kind was selected as the
basis for the piece, not
to be religious, but to
honor his faith and
heritage. Plus it is a
beautiful song, and I
felt the title reflected
the sentiment I was
looking to express, which
is of someone taking rest
after a long battle with
illness. Thus, a lullaby
seemed appropriate.I also
wanted to incorporate
Jazz into the piece, but
in a concert setting, so
you will hear as the
piece develops, the
harmonies of the folk
song expand into ones
found more commonly in
Jazz compositions. Not
in a far out way, but in
a subtle way to again
honor this part of his
life. For example the
climactic moment of the
piece at the fermata in
m. 57 is a Dbmaj9#11
chord. It appropriately
give the piece the angst
that I was looking for at
this moment in the piece,
while honoring the
importance of Jazz in
Kevin’s musical
life.The piece was also
conceived to include both
the Madison band and
orchestra in the
performance at the
premiere. I wanted the
pieces to work separately
by the band and
separately by the
orchestra, but I also
wanted them to be able to
play the piece together
to honor Kevin.The piece
begins with original
material designed to set
the mood of the piece
with a tempo/style
marking of pensive, but
also as material that I
used as connective
musical tissue between
statements of the folk
song. After this
introduction, the folk
song is presented by a
solo violin (or clarinet)
with orchestral
accompaniment in a simple
straight forward
presentation of the song.
This is followed by a
woodwind section
statement of the folk
song accompanied by muted
trumpets. During this
presentation the harmony
starts to expand with
more color notes in the
chords. The low brass are
added half way through
this statement to add
depth and lushness.The
introductory material
returns, but with some
angry hits in the lower
voices. This leads to a
full ensemble state of
new material that is used
to transition to the
climax of the piece, and
to build tension. After
the build, the piece
modulates to a shortened
statement of the folk
song with more advanced
harmonies and an active
counter line in the
violas, horns, saxes and
first clarinets to
further build the
tension. This tension
is released at the
fermata in m. 57, as
mentioned above. After a
thoughtful pause, the
piece concludes with a
completion of the folk
song again with a solo
violin (or clarinet)
followed by a return of
the introductory material
to tie the piece
together. The piece ends
hopeful, with a solo
trumpet (Kevin’s
instrument) that is
dissonant at first, but
then resolves as if to
say - everything will be
OK! It has been my
distinct honor to have
been asked to write this
piece in Kevin’s
memory! I hope that in
some small way the piece
helps to bring comfort to
his family, students,
colleagues and to all
those that knew
him!–Larry
ClarkLakeland, FLÂ
2017.
Composed by
Carol Brittin Chambers.
Concert Band (CPS). Set
of Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
16+4+8+16+16+4+4+4+4+4+4+
8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+8+2+2+2+6
+12+24+4 pages. Duration
3 minutes, 55 seconds.
Carl Fischer Music
#CPS226. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS226).
ISBN
9781491152522. UPC:
680160910021.
Inspi
red by the memory of an
influential music
educator, Carol Brittin
Chambers has woven a
multitude of grooves,
colors, and uplifting
themes into To Create a
Voice. Chambers has
attempted to convey
distinct moods and
emotions that this
educator tried to instill
in his students. In honor
of this dynamic teacher,
you will hear Hot
Cross Buns cleverly
placed throughout the
composition. To Create
a Voice was commissioned
by the Valley Concert
Band in Stockton,
California. The piece
premiered in October
2017, in memory and
celebration of Chris
Anderson, a local
musician and
educator.When writing
this piece, I tried to
convey certain moods and
emotions throughout:
soulful at the beginning
with calm woodwind chords
and solo trombone;
increased energy
throughout the various
sections of the piece;
exploration of different
grooves and colors; an
uplifting, emotional
ending that leaves the
listener with a sense of
how positive and loving
Chris was.This piece is
largely inspired by a
specific quote from
Chris:Most people would
consider the sounds
students first make on
their instruments to be
cringe-worthy, but to me
that’s music to my
ears, because
that’s the first
time students put a voice
to their instrument. Over
time those voices become
stronger; they become
clear, more confident,
and get to a point where
they use those voices to
communicate with each
other, and to their
audiences.To relate to
the first notes on the
instrument idea, I used
motifs based on the first
notes most beginners ever
play, do-re-mi, which are
introduced at the
beginning of the piece
with the trombone solo,
Chris’ instrument.
During the section at m.
15, the brass introduce a
chorale that I named
Chris’ Theme while
the woodwinds keep
reminding us of do-re-mi.
Later in the piece (mm.
71 and 79), I use these
notes again, but in
reverse, which becomes a
reference to the first
song most beginners
learn, Hot Cross Buns.
This section is also
meant to portray
Chris’ quirky and
joking side. In mm. 75
and 83, Chris’
Theme presents itself
again a couple of times
in response to Hot Cross
Buns.Toward the end, at
the uplifting moment (m.
97), do-re-mi is heard
again, but this time in
harmony with mi-fa-sol.
This represents the
ultimate satisfaction we
all feel as musicians
when we have finally
progressed enough to play
in harmony with others.
The half-time feeling in
3 at that moment also has
significance, relating
(rhythmically) to those
important three notes
again.I really hope you
enjoy performing and
listening to this piece
as much as I have enjoyed
creating it!
Composed
by Carol Brittin
Chambers. Concert Band
(CPS). Full score. With
Standard notation. 24
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CPS226F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS226F).
ISBN
9781491153208. UPC:
680160910700.
Inspi
red by the memory of an
influential music
educator, Carol Brittin
Chambers has woven a
multitude of grooves,
colors, and uplifting
themes into To Create a
Voice. Chambers has
attempted to convey
distinct moods and
emotions that this
educator tried to instill
in his students. In honor
of this dynamic teacher,
you will hear Hot
Cross Buns cleverly
placed throughout the
composition. To Create
a Voice was commissioned
by the Valley Concert
Band in Stockton,
California. The piece
premiered in October
2017, in memory and
celebration of Chris
Anderson, a local
musician and
educator.When writing
this piece, I tried to
convey certain moods and
emotions throughout:
soulful at the beginning
with calm woodwind chords
and solo trombone;
increased energy
throughout the various
sections of the piece;
exploration of different
grooves and colors; an
uplifting, emotional
ending that leaves the
listener with a sense of
how positive and loving
Chris was.This piece is
largely inspired by a
specific quote from
Chris:Most people would
consider the sounds
students first make on
their instruments to be
cringe-worthy, but to me
that’s music to my
ears, because
that’s the first
time students put a voice
to their instrument. Over
time those voices become
stronger; they become
clear, more confident,
and get to a point where
they use those voices to
communicate with each
other, and to their
audiences.To relate to
the first notes on the
instrument idea, I used
motifs based on the first
notes most beginners ever
play, do-re-mi, which are
introduced at the
beginning of the piece
with the trombone solo,
Chris’ instrument.
During the section at m.
15, the brass introduce a
chorale that I named
Chris’ Theme while
the woodwinds keep
reminding us of do-re-mi.
Later in the piece (mm.
71 and 79), I use these
notes again, but in
reverse, which becomes a
reference to the first
song most beginners
learn, Hot Cross Buns.
This section is also
meant to portray
Chris’ quirky and
joking side. In mm. 75
and 83, Chris’
Theme presents itself
again a couple of times
in response to Hot Cross
Buns.Toward the end, at
the uplifting moment (m.
97), do-re-mi is heard
again, but this time in
harmony with mi-fa-sol.
This represents the
ultimate satisfaction we
all feel as musicians
when we have finally
progressed enough to play
in harmony with others.
The half-time feeling in
3 at that moment also has
significance, relating
(rhythmically) to those
important three notes
again.I really hope you
enjoy performing and
listening to this piece
as much as I have enjoyed
creating it!
Sleep, My Child Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bell Tree, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2...(+)
Band Bass Clarinet, Bass
Drum, Bassoon, Bell Tree,
Bells, 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, Tam-tam, Timpani
and more. - Grade 2
SKU: CF.YPS208F
Shlof, Mayn Kind.
Composed by Larry Clark.
Young Band (YPS). Full
score. With Standard
notation. 12 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS208F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS208F).
ISBN 9781491152966.
UPC:
680160910465.
A
stunning and
heart-wrenching
composition based on the
Jewish folk son Shlof,
Mayn Kind. You can
hear the emotional
content pour out of this
piece written in memory
of an outstanding
orchestra director. The
piece beginnings with
original material to set
the tone, followed by
a clarinet solo on the
song. It then develops
through a variety of
different harmonic
presentation before
building to a nice key
change and climatic
moment. The piece ends as
it began, but with a more
hopeful tone. An amazing
piece. Sleep, My Child
was commissioned by the
Madison Middle School
Band and Orchestra in
Tampa, Florida, and is
dedicated to the memory
of their Director of
Orchestras Kevin Frye.
Director of Bands Chris
Shultz championed the
commissioning of this
piece to honor Kevin
after he passed away in
December 2016. Mr. Frye
was a beloved member of
the staff at Madison
Middle as well as the
music community of Tampa
and the state of
Florida. I was a
personal friend of
Kevin’s. We were
in several musical groups
together when we were
young that were formative
to both of our musical
careers. I also guest
conducted his Madison
Middle School Orchestra
several times over the
past four years. His
musicianship, teaching
skills and love for his
students were
exemplary.When taking on
the challenge of writing
a piece to honor
Kevin’s legacy,
Mr. Shultz and I decided
to try and include
several important aspects
of Kevin’s life
into the piece. Kevin was
proudly Jewish, a
fantastic trumpet player
and loved Jazz. With that
in mind, and after a lot
of research, a Jewish
folk song Shlof, Mayn
Kind was selected as the
basis for the piece, not
to be religious, but to
honor his faith and
heritage. Plus it is a
beautiful song, and I
felt the title reflected
the sentiment I was
looking to express, which
is of someone taking rest
after a long battle with
illness. Thus, a lullaby
seemed appropriate.I also
wanted to incorporate
Jazz into the piece, but
in a concert setting, so
you will hear as the
piece develops, the
harmonies of the folk
song expand into ones
found more commonly in
Jazz compositions. Not
in a far out way, but in
a subtle way to again
honor this part of his
life. For example the
climactic moment of the
piece at the fermata in
m. 57 is a Dbmaj9#11
chord. It appropriately
give the piece the angst
that I was looking for at
this moment in the piece,
while honoring the
importance of Jazz in
Kevin’s musical
life.The piece was also
conceived to include both
the Madison band and
orchestra in the
performance at the
premiere. I wanted the
pieces to work separately
by the band and
separately by the
orchestra, but I also
wanted them to be able to
play the piece together
to honor Kevin.The piece
begins with original
material designed to set
the mood of the piece
with a tempo/style
marking of pensive, but
also as material that I
used as connective
musical tissue between
statements of the folk
song. After this
introduction, the folk
song is presented by a
solo violin (or clarinet)
with orchestral
accompaniment in a simple
straight forward
presentation of the song.
This is followed by a
woodwind section
statement of the folk
song accompanied by muted
trumpets. During this
presentation the harmony
starts to expand with
more color notes in the
chords. The low brass are
added half way through
this statement to add
depth and lushness.The
introductory material
returns, but with some
angry hits in the lower
voices. This leads to a
full ensemble state of
new material that is used
to transition to the
climax of the piece, and
to build tension. After
the build, the piece
modulates to a shortened
statement of the folk
song with more advanced
harmonies and an active
counter line in the
violas, horns, saxes and
first clarinets to
further build the
tension. This tension
is released at the
fermata in m. 57, as
mentioned above. After a
thoughtful pause, the
piece concludes with a
completion of the folk
song again with a solo
violin (or clarinet)
followed by a return of
the introductory material
to tie the piece
together. The piece ends
hopeful, with a solo
trumpet (Kevin’s
instrument) that is
dissonant at first, but
then resolves as if to
say - everything will be
OK! It has been my
distinct honor to have
been asked to write this
piece in Kevin’s
memory! I hope that in
some small way the piece
helps to bring comfort to
his family, students,
colleagues and to all
those that knew
him!–Larry
ClarkLakeland, FLÂ
2017.
Sweatshop Protest
Song. Composed by Ed
Kiefer. 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+4+2+4+4+24+4+4
pages. Duration 4
minutes, 14 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS207.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS207).
ISBN 9781491152270.
UPC: 680160909773. Key: C
minor.
Factory
Child is a protest
song against child
sweatshops. The piece
depicts the factory life
of children laboring many
hours a day and
manufacturing the shoes
and clothes that end up
in American retail
stores. Young performers
will find this
thought-provoking piece
an excellent way to use
their musical voice to
affect change. Factory
Child is a protest song
against child sweatshops.
Written in memory of Mrs.
Peterson, who loved
children dearly, the
piece depicts the factory
life of children laboring
16+ hours a day,
manufacturing the shoes
and clothes that end up
in American retail
stores.Factory Child
begins with factory
sounds and an oppressive,
repetitive pattern that
supports the melody
carried by the upper
voices. The second
section is composed of
wistful, dream-like
sounds and melodies that
have traces of
children’s songs
that remind us that these
children forced into
labor would love to have
the opportunity to play,
attend school, and dream,
but cannot and
realistically have little
hope for a life we
consider normal. The
middle section gives way
to more sounds from the
factory. The climax is a
raucous circus-like waltz
using themes from both
sections.The percussion
parts can be covered by
six players. Some players
will need to cover two
parts. Use someone from
the wind section if you
do not have six, as some
of the parts, although
important, are not very
difficult. The second
clarinet never goes over
the break and the bass
line is usually doubled
in the euphonium as well
as in the low reeds.This
piece is an excellent way
for young performers to
use their musical voice
to affect change. It is a
great discussion starter
for researching where our
apparel comes from and
why to stay away from
some brands. It can also
make students aware of
the fantastic opportunity
they have to attend
school that children in
other parts of the world
do not. Young students
will find this piece very
thought provoking.Ed
Kiefer .
Sweatshop Protest
Song. Composed by Ed
Kiefer. Young Band (YPS).
Full score. With Standard
notation. 24 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS207F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS207F).
ISBN 9781491152959.
UPC:
680160910458.
Facto
ry Child is a protest
song against child
sweatshops. The piece
depicts the factory life
of children laboring many
hours a day and
manufacturing the shoes
and clothes that end up
in American retail
stores. Young performers
will find this
thought-provoking piece
an excellent way to use
their musical voice to
affect change. Factory
Child is a protest song
against child sweatshops.
Written in memory of Mrs.
Peterson, who loved
children dearly, the
piece depicts the factory
life of children laboring
16+ hours a day,
manufacturing the shoes
and clothes that end up
in American retail
stores.Factory Child
begins with factory
sounds and an oppressive,
repetitive pattern that
supports the melody
carried by the upper
voices. The second
section is composed of
wistful, dream-like
sounds and melodies that
have traces of
children’s songs
that remind us that these
children forced into
labor would love to have
the opportunity to play,
attend school, and dream,
but cannot and
realistically have little
hope for a life we
consider normal. The
middle section gives way
to more sounds from the
factory. The climax is a
raucous circus-like waltz
using themes from both
sections.The percussion
parts can be covered by
six players. Some players
will need to cover two
parts. Use someone from
the wind section if you
do not have six, as some
of the parts, although
important, are not very
difficult. The second
clarinet never goes over
the break and the bass
line is usually doubled
in the euphonium as well
as in the low reeds.This
piece is an excellent way
for young performers to
use their musical voice
to affect change. It is a
great discussion starter
for researching where our
apparel comes from and
why to stay away from
some brands. It can also
make students aware of
the fantastic opportunity
they have to attend
school that children in
other parts of the world
do not. Young students
will find this piece very
thought provoking.Ed
Kiefer .
Composed
by Michael John Trotta.
Arranged by James
Meredith. Young Band
(YPS). Full score. With
Standard notation. 20
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#YPS201F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YPS201F).
ISBN
9781491152898. UPC:
680160910397.
Alrea
dy one of the most
popular choral settings
in the Carl Fischer Music
catalog, Michael John
Trotta's setting of Veni,
Veni Emmanuel has now
been skillfully
transcribed by James
Meredith for band.
Trotta's setting of this
seminal carol juxtaposes
the old and new together
in a refreshingly
different approach to the
song. The piece can work
with band alone or with
the popular choral
setting. It is
sophisticated enough for
high school groups to put
together quickly and can
also work well with
middle school
groups. This piece was
conceived as a dialogue
between the supplicants
and the creator, a
combination of old and
new, juxtaposing a
personal longing for
something still to come,
with the steadfast
assurance of something
ever-present yet not
always seen. While the
original theme is
associated with the
Christmas season, the
wider theme of longing
for something greater is
universal to the human
condition and allows this
piece to be programmed
throughout the year.This
work may be performed
with SATBÂ Voices
(published by Carl
Fischer Music,
CM9418).
Composed
by Sean O'Loughlin. SWS.
Carl Fischer Concert
Performance Series. Full
score. With Standard
notation. 24 pages.
Duration 5 minutes, 32
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CPS209F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS209F).
ISBN
9781491148358. UPC:
680160905850. 9 x 12
inches.
The Past is
Always Present begins
with a reverent melody
for solo flute that
invokes voices from the
past. This theme becomes
the cornerstone of the
entire work leading the
listener on a journey
that is at times
reflective and at others
bold and broad. Perfect
for contest and festival
performance, this piece
contains all of the
signature styling that
has made Sean
O'Loughlin's works some
of the most popular for
bands today.
Composed by
Sean O'Loughlin. SWS FS.
Carl Fischer Concert
Performance Series. Set
of Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8
+8+8+4+4+3+3+2+3+8+2+1+2+
16+24 pages. Duration 5
minutes, 32 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CPS209.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CPS209).
ISBN 9781491147658.
UPC: 680160905157. 9 x 12
inches.
The Past is
Always Present begins
with a reverent melody
for solo flute that
invokes voices from the
past. This theme becomes
the cornerstone of the
entire work leading the
listener on a journey
that is at times
reflective and at others
bold and broad. Perfect
for contest and festival
performance, this piece
contains all of the
signature styling that
has made Sean
O'Loughlin's works some
of the most popular for
bands today.
Composed by James
Meredith. SWS FS. First
Plus Performance Series.
Set of Score and Parts.
With Standard notation.
8+2+4+4+2+2+5+2+2+4+4+4+6
+3+2+3+2+1+2+1+16 pages.
Duration 3 minutes, 19
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #FPS143. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.FPS143).
ISBN
9781491147276. UPC:
680160904778. 9 x 12
inches.
The warmth
of a grandfather's
embrace as he stares in
awe of a cherished baby
grandchild is the
inspiration for this
heartfelt composition. In
Grandfather's Arms is a
work for developing bands
that emphasizes
expression, phrasing, and
dynamics. Low voices will
also have the opportunity
to be featured as they
carry the key melody
making this piece a
wonderful teaching
tool.
Composed by
Michael John Trotta.
Arranged by James
Meredith. Young Band
(YPS). Set of Score and
Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+4+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+12+
6+6+1+1+4+20+8+8+4+1+4
pages. Duration 3
minutes, 3 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS201.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS201).
ISBN 9781491152218.
UPC: 680160909711. Key: F
minor.
Already one
of the most popular
choral settings in the
Carl Fischer Music
catalog, Michael John
Trotta's setting of Veni,
Veni Emmanuel has now
been skillfully
transcribed by James
Meredith for band.
Trotta's setting of this
seminal carol juxtaposes
the old and new together
in a refreshingly
different approach to the
song. The piece can work
with band alone or with
the popular choral
setting. It is
sophisticated enough for
high school groups to put
together quickly and can
also work well with
middle school
groups. This piece was
conceived as a dialogue
between the supplicants
and the creator, a
combination of old and
new, juxtaposing a
personal longing for
something still to come,
with the steadfast
assurance of something
ever-present yet not
always seen. While the
original theme is
associated with the
Christmas season, the
wider theme of longing
for something greater is
universal to the human
condition and allows this
piece to be programmed
throughout the year.This
work may be performed
with SATBÂ Voices
(published by Carl
Fischer Music,
CM9418).