This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the themes included are: '1812 Festival Overture' (Largo) by Tchaikovsky - Overture to Zampa by Herold - Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini - Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart - Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé - Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai - Overture to William Tell by Rossini - Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner - Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé - Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach - 'Academic Festival Overture,' by Brahms - and '1812 Festival Overture' (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

For use during Lent and Holy Week the solemnity of the season is vividly represented by And No Bird Sang. Clearly describing the scene on Calvary “calm was the wind and dark was the sky ” the epitome of thismelancholy setting is that “no bird sang.” This one thought captures the despair of the crucifixion. Tremendously well-received when first published in 1983 Douglas Wagner's acute sensitivity expressed through thetext and accompaniment have resulted in a musical masterpiece. Profoundly affecting.

SATB with optional handbells or handchimes 2 octaves-Uses: Christmas holiday concertScripture: Psalm 140 James 1:17Celebrate the season with joy and thanksgiving with this festive new arrangement from Douglas Wagner. Incorporating two beloved carols The First Nowell and Good Christians All Rejoice this montage gives you a great opportunity to include your bells for a special holiday touch. Buoyant and light hearted this is essential repertoire for yourholiday programming.

This poem first published in the collection The Rose in 1893 is one of Yeats' earlier lyric poems. Doug Wagner's original music is rich and full with an expressive piano accompaniment. A lovely choral for mixed voices you'll find the text makes this ideal for men's voices. Available separately: SATB T(T)BB PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 3:24.

Doug Wagner has created a setting of an inspired John Parker text that is triumphant and full of rhythmic vitality. Ideal as a stirring Easter call to worship it includes optional brass and percussion for an even more majesticproclamation of praise. BonusTrax CD available 08745129. Instrumental ePak contains score and parts for Brass and Percussion.

This excellent collection of 12 varied folk songs from near and far offers fresh settings by well-known Alfred Music arrangers including Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Mark Hayes, Douglas E. Wagner, Dave and Jean Perry, and more. Available in Medium High and Medium Low editions. / Voix

Eric Coates' musical genius is celebrated in this new arrangement from Douglas E. Wagner. From the film of the same name The Dam Busters was an instant classic and was named after a string of successful bombings on the Ruhr River which brought World War II to a more rapid end. This new arrangement of the classic march celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the composition . (3:51)

This excellent collection of 12 varied folk songs from near and far offers fresh settings by well-known Alfred Music arrangers including Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Mark Hayes, Douglas E. Wagner, Dave and Jean Perry, and more. Available in Medium High and Medium Low editions. / Voix

(with The First Nowell)-The lyrics of the old English carol Past Three O'Clock are set to an original melody and then partnered with The First Nowell creating a sparkling new work for Christmas and holiday concerts. The optional bell part adds the perfect sound for December. Available: SAB: 2-Part: PianoTrax CD.

Uses: Easter vigil Easter SunriseScripture: John 10:13; Mark 12:10This unique composition is an Easter vigil masterpiece. The listener is taken to the garden along with Mary as she begins her searchfor the crucified Christ. The light of resurrection will soon replace the sadness of the three days of darkness and yet this final moment of reflection is an important prelude to the alleluias of Easter. Unaccompanied voices addto the drama.

“A time to dream a time to wonder a chance to think about how we might choose to live.” Timeless lyrics gorgeous vocal writing and beautiful piano accompaniment combine to create a graduation or end-of-year concertpiece for high school or junior high/middle school. Available separately: SATB SAB PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 3:05.

(with The First Noel) Together We Sing Series-The lyrics of the old English carol Past Three O'Clock are set to an original melody and then partnered with The First Nowell creating a sparkling new work for Christmas and holiday concerts. The optional bell part adds the perfect sound for December. Available: SAB: 2-Part: PianoTrax CD.

True impact is felt in this lushly written choral prayer. The hope for intimacy with God is expressed in moving tones and the piano part offers a supportive yet rhapsodic decoration for this message of love and grace. A quote ofthe hymn Near to the Heart of God acts as a delicate punctuation mark to the central theme and embraces the congregation with arms of assurance and comfort. Supports: Isaiah 40:11 Psalm 46:10