For Concert Band. Composed by Michael Daugherty (1954-). Michael Daugherty Music. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4004650).

Concert band - Grade 4

SKU: MH.1-59913-072-6

Composed by Timothy Broege. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 7:00. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-072-6).

ISBN 9781599130729.

Prog ram Notes: It was a happy coincidence that the commission for SINFONIA XVI: TRANSCENDENTAL VIENNA came from the Henry David Thoreau School located in Vienna, Virginia. Thoreau is one of the magic names in American culture: Henry David Thoreau, one of the leading figures of the Transcendentalist movement, centered in 19th-century New England, left us a body of unique philosophical and poetical writings. To utter the words, Walden Pond, is to invoke an America long past in physical actuality, but still present in the minds and hearts of many American citizens. The name, Vienna, of course, summons thoughts of the Old World: culture, fine food, wine, civilized cities. While contemplating the form that SINFONIA XVI should take, I found myself thinking of two pillars of Viennese culture: expressionism and the waltz. Musically speaking, expressionism reached a zenith in the works of Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. It was Berg, in particular, that I wanted to invoke in the outer movements of my composition. I knew I would also have to include a waltz, and an invocation of the mysterious forces that are contained in both expressionism and transcendentalism. Thus was the structure of the work generated. The outer movements with their vision of the night sky and the stars, Aldebaran and Sirius, frame the central movements, which are essentially two versions of the same material, and are quieter and less dramatic. The outer movements are symmetrical, and share both pitch and rhythmic materials. Accordingly, I see the work as a ternary form, with the central movements forming a unit within the outer frame: A (Movement 1) B (Movements 2 & 3) A' (Movement 4). Harmonically, the work can be summarized by the two pitch-series which occur in the opening bars of Movement 1: the initial 12-note row, with a tonal center on F-sharp (measures 1-6), and the subsequent D-minor Dorian 7-note row (beginning in measure 14). Aspects of these materials occur in all four movements, but they are most strongly present in Movements 1 and 4. Note that the 12-note row is not subjected to the usual serial procedures, but instead is treated as a signifier and is left unchanged. Since the fourth movement takes up where the first movement leaves off, I can conceive of one interpretation of SINFONIA XVI as an evocation of Thoreau himself contemplating two of the brightest stars on a clear, cold night. Aldebaran is an orange, first-magnitude star, located in the constellation Taurus; Sirius, the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the sky, and is located in the constellation Canis Major. Thoreau interrupts his star-gazing to entertain some inward thoughts, waking dreams, as it were, then returns his gaze to the splendid night sky and all its treasures. Although many other interpretations of the material are possible, it is important to remember that the abstract materials of the piece -- pitch, rhythm, structure -- are what count the most. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 4 Flute 1, 4 Flute 2, 3 Oboe, 1 Eb Clarinet (opt.), 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 3 Bass Clarinet, 3 Bassoon, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 2 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1, 2 Horn 2, 3 Trombone 1, 3 Trombone 2, 3 Euphonium B.C., 2 Euphonium T.C., 5 Tuba, 2 Timpani, 3 Percussion 1, 3 Percussion 2, 3 Percussion 3, 3 Percussion 4.

Flute, piano

SKU: FG.55011-583-5

Composed by Heikki Sarmanto. Fennica Gehrman #55011-583-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-583-5).

ISBN 9790550115835.

A pioneer of Finnish modern jazz, Heikki Sarmanto (1939-) is renowned for his renderings of jazz numbers. No wonder, therefore, that broken chords and familiar keys resonate and sit well under the hand in the piano part of this Northern Dreams suite. The solo passages for the piano are like stylised improvisations. In addition to jazz idioms, the suite features Chopin-style arpeggios. His music is melodic and communicative, painting feelings, situations and events. Northern Dreams was originally composed with the tenor sax of Juhani Aaltonen in mind, and the solo part is a transcription of his improvisation. The solo part is also available in arrangements for alto sax, flute, clarinet, bassoon and trumpet.

2 Bassoons & Rhythm Section & Strings + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26394

Composed by Gunter Noris. 2 Bassoons & Rhythm Section & Strings (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26394. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26394).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

2 Bassoons + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26384

Composed by Gunter Noris. 2 Bassoons & CD Playback (Play Along). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26384. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26384).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

2 Bassoons & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26389

Composed by Gunter Noris. 2 Bassoons & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26389. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26389).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

Woodwind ensemble Woodwind Quintet & Rhythm Section & Strings + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-28509

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta. Composed by Gunter Noris. Woodwind Quintet & Rhythm Section & Strings (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 28509. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-28509).

1. Part: Clarinet or Soprano Sax or Flute or Alto Sax / 2. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax / 3. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax or Tenor Sax / 4. Part: Clarinet or Tenor Sax / 5. Part: Tenor Sax or Bass Clarinet or Bassoon.

Woodwind ensemble Woodwind Quintet + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-28499

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta. Composed by Gunter Noris. Woodwind Quintet (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 28499. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-28499).

1. Part: Clarinet or Soprano Sax or Flute or Alto Sax / 2. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax / 3. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax or Tenor Sax / 4. Part: Clarinet or Tenor Sax / 5. Part: Tenor Sax or Bass Clarinet or Bassoon.

Woodwind ensemble Woodwind Quintet & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-28504

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta. Composed by Gunter Noris. Woodwind Quintet & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 28504. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-28504).

1. Part: Clarinet or Soprano Sax or Flute or Alto Sax / 2. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax / 3. Part: Clarinet or Alto Sax or Tenor Sax / 4. Part: Clarinet or Tenor Sax / 5. Part: Tenor Sax or Bass Clarinet or Bassoon.

Bassoon & Rhythm Section & Strings + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26349

Composed by Gunter Noris. Bassoon & Rhythm Section & Strings (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26349. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26349).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

Bassoon & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26344

Composed by Gunter Noris. Bassoon & Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums) (+ Play Back / Play Along CD optional). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26344. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26344).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

Bassoon + CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 3

SKU: MA.EMR-26339

Composed by Gunter Noris. Bassoon & CD Playback (Play Along). Score and parts. Duration 19'10. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 26339. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-26339).

Ritmo Del Amor / Samba Ole / Sentimental Dreams / Swing And Jive / Tango Macho / Tropical Lady / Vamos A La Fiesta.

Concert band - Grade 5

SKU: MH.1-59913-082-3

Composed by Bob Margolis. Suitable for community bands, high school bands, and college bands. 14 minutes duration if played as a suite; or movements 1 or 3 may be performed separately. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 14:00. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-082-3).

ISBN 9781599130828.

Fant asia Nova is a suite comprising two concert marches and a slow, middle movement that derives its themes from both marches. Ragtime (composed in early September, 1978) is a new from old sort of piece. Although its tunefulness and harmonies have an old-fashioned character, its structure, development, and orchestration are unusual for a march. In the chorale section (measures 111 - 148) the band director must be very careful in balancing, for each of the elements must come through. More important is that the audience be brought up by this section -- filled with a joyous exaltation; great attention must be paid to sonority and the band must play earnestly. Ragtime stands on its own and may be performed separately. Dreams (composed in late September, 1978) is the traditional march of the two. It is very closely modeled (in structure only) to Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. It even includes a tricky piccolo solo, although the accompaniment has a chorale texture, almost like a school alma mater. This march has a patriotic, inspirational sound, because it was composed for the town of Irondequoit, New York -- for a Town March contest held by the town's community concert band. It did not, so far as I know, become the town's march; one can hear the name, Irondequoit, throughout the Trio, for every turn of the melody (in fact, each group of four notes) fits the accent pattern (Ih-RON-dih-kwoit) of the town's name. Parade stands on its own as a complete work and may be performed separately. Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 6 Flutes, 2 1st & 2nd Oboes, 1 English Horn, 1 Eb Clarinet, 3 1st Bb Clarinet, 3 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3 3rd Bb Clarinet, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 2 Bb Bass Clarinet, 1 Eb Contrabass Clarinet (optional), 2 1st & 2nd Bassoons, 1 Contrabassoon (optional), 1 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 1 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 1st Bb Cornets, 3 2nd Bb Cornets, 3 3rd Bb Cornets, 1 1st Horn in F, 1 2nd Horn in F, 2 3rd and 4th Horns in F, 2 1st Trombones, 2 2nd Trombones, 2 3rd Trombones, 1 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 2 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 4 Tuba, 1 String Bass, 1 Timpani (Triangle), 5 Percussion.