Chamber Music Clarinet, Flute, Narrator, Percussion, Trumpet, Violoncello, soprano voice

SKU: PR.161000820

A Musical Fable for Children. Composed by Dan Welcher. Original story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Lyrics by Dan Welcher. Premiered by faculty from Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, TX. Folk. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed July 30 2012. 51+30+12+12+12+16+20 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #161-00082. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.161000820).

UPC: 680160610822. 9 x 12 inches. Text: Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Dan Welcher. Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez, Dan Welcher. Original story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Lyrics by Dan Welcher.

Commission ed for the Kingsville (TX) Independent School District and its thriving music department, Welcher has created A Musical Fable for Children, based upon a story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez. A narrator tells the tale of two children on opposite sides of the border and the magical creatures who allowed them to see as the other sees. Welcher uses musical themes and instruments to help identify the characters for the audience. The musical play was performed at the Kingsville campus, as well as six other elementary schools in the district.
The Need to See is a theater piece for children, featuring a narrator/singer and five instrumentalists. Designed to show children (aged 8-10) a fable about acceptance and diversity, the work also exposes children to live musicians in a highly portable, suitable-for-classroom theater piece.The narrator/singer begins by teaching the children a well-known Mexican folk tune, “Naranja Dulce”, which leads directly into the story.  The fable concerns two figures from folklore: Don Conejo (the rabbit god) and Don Coyote (the coyote god).  These two trickster/adversaries take on the task of helping Isabella, an American girl, and Tomàs, a Mexican boy, understand each other’s culture—by means of a trick.  The two children, living on opposite sides of the Rio Grande in Texas and Mexico, have been taught to fear el otro lado (“the other side”), and to stay away from the river.  This causes both children to be nervous and afraid, and Conejo and Coyote decide to do something about that.Borrowing from another well-known tale, writer Santiago Vaquera-Vàsquez has the two trickster-deities perform a bit of hocus-pocus, exchanging the two childrens’ eyes for one day, so they can “see” through someone else’s perspective.  The result, told in two languages with narration, song, and constant music, allows the children in the audience to participate as singers, and also as spectators to a tale that has relevance and contemporary meaning.   Employing three familiar songs from Latin American culture (“Naranja Dulce”, “Tengo una Muñeca”, and “Mambru se fue a la Guerra”), the piece takes its audience on a journey both familiar and new—and ultimately enlightening.

Chamber Music Mezzo-soprano voice, Piano, baritone voice, soprano voice, tenor voice

SKU: PR.411411930

Composed by Nkeiru Okoye. Vocal Score. 60 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #411-41193. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.411411930).

UPC: 680160687589.

This rebooted triptych of short operas is family friendly and full of fun, while paying tribute to the African tradition of storytelling for all ages. Sister Sparrow, Sister Robin and Madame Partridge retell the antics of Bre'r Rabbit and his nemesis Bre'r Fox in Briar Patch, The Pot of Sense, and Madame Partridge and her Eggs. Okoye's music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Combined with Moore's libretto, the result brings to mind a meeting Langston Hughes and Gilbert and Sullivan on steroids, en route to the Black church. A concert version of Briar Patch will be available for full orchestra with five soloists. Libretto by Carman Moore. The music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Intended for all audiences. NOTE: Each story from the Tales from the Briar Patch is derived from African folk tales. The character Bre'r Rabbit is actually the trickster, Anansi the Spider, of ancient Ghanaian folklore. While many people associate him and his friends with Joel Chandler Harris' Uncle Remus stories, the stories predate Harris and hist stories. The creators updated the language, using all animals to portray the story, with the trio of spirited birds narrating. Producers find that the works rate well with all audiences and are especially useful for community discussions and engagement.
This rebooted triptych of short operas is family friendly and full of fun, while paying tribute to the African tradition of storytelling for all ages. Sister Sparrow, Sister Robin and Madame Partridge retell the antics of Bre’r Rabbit and his nemesis Bre’r Fox in “Briar Patch,” “The Pot of Sense,” and “Madame Partridge and her Eggs.” Okoye’s music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Combined with Moore’s libretto, the result brings to mind a meeting Langston Hughes and Gilbert and Sullivan on steroids, en route to the Black church. A concert version of “Briar Patch” will be available for full orchestra with five soloists. Libretto by Carman Moore. The music blends African American musical styles of jazz, blues, and gospel with contemporary concert music sounds. Intended for all audiences.NOTE: Each story from the Tales from the Briar Patch is derived from African folk tales. The character “Bre’r Rabbit” is actually the trickster, “Anansi the Spider,” of ancient Ghanaian folklore. While many people associate him and his friends with Joel Chandler Harris’ Uncle Remus stories, the stories predate Harris and hist stories. The creators updated the language, using all animals to portray the story, with the trio of spirited birds narrating. Producers find that the works rate well with all audiences and are especially useful for community discussions and engagement.

(for Organ). By Cesar Auguste Franck (1822-1890). Edited by Freidemann Winklhofer. This edition: HN845. Organ. Henle Music Folios. Urtext edition (Paper-bound). 51 pages

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 6

SKU: BT.DHP-1115084-010

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Concert and Contest Collection CBHA. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115084-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115084-010).

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

Ostinati was written as a commission from Senzoku Gakuen, one of the most renowned conservatories in Japan. Jan Van der Roost has imbued it with such a broad palette of ensemble colours that it puts the entire range of instruments of theorchestra in the spotlight. The ostinato element, which characterizes each of the three movements in this work, is sure to catch the ear of any audience.

Jan Van der Roost schreef Ostinati in opdracht van het gerenommeerde Japanse conservatorium Sezoku Gakuen. Met dit werk belicht de componist werkelijke alle instrumentaties van het blaasorkest. Het Ostinato-idee dat in alle drie de delen naarvoren komt, kan zeker op veel bijval van uw publiek rekenen!

Ostina ti wurde im Auftrag von Senzoku Gakuen, einem der renommiertesten Konservatorien Japans, geschrieben. Jan Van der Roost stellt darin das gesamte Farbspektrum und die komplette Instrumentierung des Blasorchesters zur Schau. DieOstinato-Idee, die alle drei Sätze dieses Werkes prägt, wird die Aufmerksamkeit jedes Publikums fesseln.

D'abord destinée aux fanfares, Ostinati est une commande de Senzoku Gakuen, l'un des plus prestigieux conservatoires de musique du Japon. Le compositeur a arrangé la présente version ultérieurement afi n d'exploiterl'instrumentat ion et le large éventail de sonorités d'un orchestre d'harmonie. Le dessein de cet Ostinati est de captiver l'attention de votre public, de la premiére la derniére note.

Ostinati< /I> é stato composto da Jan Van der Roost su incarico di uno tra i pù rinomati conservatori giapponesi. Jan Van der Roost utilizza tutta la gamma di colori e l'intera strumentazione della banda. L'idea di ostinato,che contraddistingue i tre movimenti che compongono il brano, catturer l'attenzione del vostro pubblico.

(For Concert Band). By Valerie Coleman. Concert band. For Piccolo, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, Clarinet in Eb, 3 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb/Contrabass Clarinet in Bb, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones. Contemporary. Full score (study). Standard notation. 40 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Score Only Concert Band (Score) - Grade 3

SKU: HL.4006613

Composed by Bob Baker and Robert Buckley. MusicWorks Grade 3. Contest, Festival. Softcover. 28 pages. Duration 430 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4006613).

UPC: 840126920772. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches. Bob Baker and Robert Buckley.

From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes this distinctive work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America's First Peoples. Raven flows from a playful pentatonic melody and uses falloffs to imitate the original vocal style of the Eagle Song Dancers.

Concert Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Piccolo, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, alto Saxophone 1, alto Saxophone 2 and more.

SKU: PR.115402070

For Concert Band. Composed by Valerie Coleman. Sws score. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 4+24+24+24+4+4+4+24+24+24 +16+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+8 +4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+12+4+8 +4+4+4+4+40 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #115-40207. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.115402070).

ISBN 9781598063103. UPC: 680160596164. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.

A nation without a country is the best way to describe the nomadic tribes known as gypsies, or properly called, the Romani. Their traditions, their language (Roma), legends, and music stretch all over the globe, from the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, and the Iberian peninsula, across the ocean to the Americas. Commissioned by the CBDNA, ROMA is a tribute to that culture, in five descriptive themes, as told through the eyes and hearts of Romani women everywhere: “Romani Woman,” “Mystic,” “Youth,” “Trickster,” and “History.” The melodies and rhythms are a fusion of styles and cultures: Malagueña of Spain, Argentine Tango, Arabic music, Turkish folk songs, 3/2 Latin claves, and Jazz).

Hymn Setting, Non Hymn- Based. Secular, 21st Century. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Alto Saxophone Trio - 3-4

SKU: KN.15893

Composed by Bob Cerulli. Solo or Ensemble. Kendor Ensemble Series. Trios. Kendor Music Inc #15893. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.15893).

UPC: 822795158939.

These grade 3-4 arrangements display the flexibility, agility, range and dynamic levels characteristic of the alto saxophone. They focus on the lyrical and technical qualities in all ranges and help develop the blend and balance of sound.

Contents:Air From Suite No. 3 In D (Bach), March Militaire (Schubert), Over The Waves (Rosas), Turkish March (Mozart), American Patrol (Meacham), El Choclo (Villoido), Londonderry Air (traditional), Clarinet Polka (traditional Polish), Chanson Du Toreador (Bizet), and CanaEUR^Can (Offenbach).