By Matt Turner. For string orchestra (violin I, violin II, violin III (viola T.C.), viola, cello, bass, drums, piano). Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 06 seconds. Published by Carl Fischer

By Janice Kapp Perry. Text: John V. Pearson / Rodney Turner / Janice Kapp Perry / Neal A. Maxwell / Orrin G. Hatch / David B. Larsen / Olga S. Whitaker / Ruth S. Kapp. For SATB Choir. Level: Medium. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS180

Composed by Matt Turner. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+10+4+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 47 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS180. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS180).

ISBN 9781491151457. UPC: 680160908950. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

Matt Turner creates a light feel with catchy melodies in his composition,?Pioneer Hoedown.?This?spirited piece conjures the images and sounds of barn and prairie dances of the yesteryears.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 166). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 8391, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137144. Enjoy!.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the apassing of the baton.a Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67a101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1a66). A Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83a91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137a144. A Enjoy!.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the apassing of the baton.a Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67a101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1a66). A Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83a91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137a144. A Enjoy!.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67-101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1-66). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83-91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137-144. Enjoy!.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67-101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1-66). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83-91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137-144. Enjoy!.
Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the “passing of the baton.” Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67–101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1–66).  Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83–91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137–144.  Enjoy!

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS111

Composed by Matt Turner. Concert String Orchestra (CAS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+10+4+16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 14 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS111. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS111).

ISBN 9781491151303. UPC: 680160908806. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.

Composed by Matt Turner, Moonlight Odyssey for string orchestra is a hard-driving piece which takes the listener on an adventure full of rhythmic twists and turns as well as Middle Eastern-flavored melodies.
The piece begins rubato with a quiet drone. The soloist should take time at the beginningdont hurry through the introduction. The tremolos in mm. 3 and 7 should shimmerplay very quietly but intensely. Exaggerate and move quickly through the crescendo in mm. 12 and 16. The ostinato section beginning in m. 10 should be staccato (as marked) and precisebe careful not to rush! Cellists and bassists should rock out and emphasize the accented notes in mm. 50 and 51 to set up the next section. Exaggerate dynamics throughout.
The piece begins rubato with a quiet drone. The soloist should take time at the beginningadonat hurry through the introduction. The tremolos in mm. 3 and 7 should shimmeraplay very quietly but intensely. Exaggerate and move quickly through the crescendo in mm. 12 and 16. The ostinato section beginning in m. 10 should be staccato (as marked) and preciseabe careful not to rush! Cellists and bassists should arock outa and emphasize the accented notes in mm. 50 and 51 to set up the next section. Exaggerate dynamics throughout.
The piece begins rubato with a quiet drone. The soloist should take time at the beginning--don't hurry through the introduction. The tremolos in mm. 3 and 7 should shimmer--play very quietly but intensely. Exaggerate and move quickly through the crescendo in mm. 12 and 16. The ostinato section beginning in m. 10 should be staccato (as marked) and precise--be careful not to rush! Cellists and bassists should rock out and emphasize the accented notes in mm. 50 and 51 to set up the next section. Exaggerate dynamics throughout.
The piece begins rubato with a quiet drone. The soloist should take time at the beginning—don†™t hurry through the introduction. The tremolos in mm. 3 and 7 should shimmer—play very quietly but intensely. Exaggerate and move quickly through the crescendo in mm. 12 and 16. The ostinato section beginning in m. 10 should be staccato (as marked) and precise—be careful not to rush! Cellists and bassists should “rock out” and emphasize the accented notes in mm. 50 and 51 to set up the next section. Exaggerate dynamics throughout.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

For Easy Guitar Tablature. Performed by Various. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). With notes and tablature. Size 9x12 inches. 240 pages. Published by Word Music.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS85

Composed by Matt Turner. Concert String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+16+10+10+10+3+2+16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS85. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS85).

ISBN 9780825899140. UPC: 798408099145. 9x12 inches. Key: D major.

The title Lucky Seven is a play on the fact that portions of this piece are in 7/8 time grouped in 2+2+3. It gives it a really fresh groove as the piece floats in and out of this 7/8 riff into regular 4/4 time. There is even a nice solo section with a sample solo if some of your students want to take a stab at improvisation. Matt Turner always provides teachers with interesting alternative music that can teach students how to groove and improvise. This is an infectious piece that students will like to play.
Lucky Seven is in arch form (ABCBA). The A-section begins in and moves to a pop-music feel in the B- section (m. 21). An Afro-Cuban tumba bass-line figure is introduced in the C-section (m. 33). A sample solo (m. 53) is provided, but soloists are encouraged to improvise using an A-Mixolydian mode (A, B, C≥, D, E, F≥, G, A). The improvisations should be rhythmic. Feel free to borrow ideas from any of the composed material to assist in creating the improvisations. Perform with energy!

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS107

Composed by Matt Turner. SWS FS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 24+24+6+15+15+15+6+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS107. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS107).

ISBN 9780825889202. UPC: 798408089207. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.

Matt Turner's impressive list of award-winning compositions will just keep growing as he adds pieces like this to his repertoire! Zydeco Zephyr starts out with some boogie-woogie and then moves to a fiddling style in the second half. Not only can you hear the train within the music, but this work also includes an opportunity for a soloist to improvise. An example solo is provided, but this is a great way to get your kids to express themselves musically.
Zydeco Zephyr combines elements of zydeco and bluegrass. Zydeco is a combination of many styles including Cajun, blues, and rock, and is known for its use of accordion, fiddle, and washboard. The first section of Zydeco Zephyr is influenced by doo-wop, a style zydeco musician Clifton Chenier used in his songs. The cellos introduce the second section with a “train” groove in m. 27. A solo section offers students the opportunity to improvise using a D mixolydian mode (D, E, F≥, G, A, B, C, D), and a sample solo is provided. This piece uses straighteighths (no swing!) and should be performed with a great deal of energy. Who knows, you may just make people in the audience get up and dance!Suggested listening: Clifton Chenier, King of the Bayous on Arhoolie Records.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CAS100

Composed by Matt Turner. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+10+10+4+4+10+16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 12 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS100. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS100).

ISBN 9781491146606. UPC: 680160904105. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

Spirited dance figures, catchy melodies in canon, and a majestic chorale will make you want to say, Shiver me timbers! This clever composition by Matt Turner plays to the students love of pirates and sea shanties. This is a great piece to solidify student's understanding of compound meter.
Perform this piece with exuberance! The first part of this piece is composed of various dance figures—sometimes in canon—and dynamics should be strictly followed to ensure that the melody can be heard . The descant (violin I) in mm . 25–36 should be played quietly so that the melody in the second violin and viola parts can be heard . Use much of the bow—think lush and full—in the chorale section beginning in m . 93 . Articulations throughout are particularly important to create a dance-like feel . Enjoy as you set sail on your voyage!

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

By Lisa Bastien. Edited by Lori Bastien, Jane Bastien. (Bastien Piano For Adults). Bastien Piano. Method. Level: Book A,1. Music Book. Size 232. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

SKU: GI.G-10580

Philosopher and Practitioner in Dialogue. Composed by William Perrine. Music Education. 430 pages. GIA Publications #10580. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10580).

ISBN 9781622776375.

Cont ributors: Travis J. Cross (University of California–Los Angeles) • David J. Elliott (New York University) • Marissa Silverman (Montclair State University) • Jacob Wallace (South Dakota State University) • Randall Everett Allsup (Teachers College, Columbia University) • Cynthia Johnston Turner (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Carolyn Barber (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) • John Kratus (Independent Scholar) • Vincent C. Bates (Weber State University) • Thomas G. Warner, Jr. (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) • Ben Hawkins (Transylvania University) • Thomas A. Regelski (SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Helsinki University of Finland) • Paul Woodford (Western University) • Charles Peltz (New England Conservatory of Music) In the wind band profession—as in every great discipline—it is critical to take stock in the big questions about where we are heading, and why, as we move through the twenty-first century. This thought-provoking book contains seven high-level exchanges between a leading wind band practitioner and a music education philosopher. Each section of The Future of the Wind Band grapples with the most profound issues facing the music education profession and the path of instrumental music education in our schools: Relevance: What relevance, if any, does the wind band have both to today’s students and to culture more broadly in the twenty-first century? What relevance does the band experience hold for students’ everyday life? Repertoire: What is the relationship between the repertoire performed by wind ensembles and the larger musical world? Pedagogy: What constitutes best practice in terms of musical pedagogy and rehearsal technique within the large-ensemble experience? Creativity: Can the wind band function as a vehicle for enhancing the individual creativity of its members? Economic Justice: How do issues of social class and the distribution of wealth relate to broader questions of social justice within the context of instrumental music education? Professional Ethics: What are the primary ethical responsibilities of the wind band conductor? Democratic Citizenship: What relationship, if any, can be drawn between membership in the wind band and citizen participation in democracy? Such exchanges can only strengthen our profession and pay rich dividends in our musical and educational work with the students we serve. Editor of this book, William (Bill) M. Perrine is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he directs the wind ensemble, marching band, and community orchestra.

By Jane Bastien. Edited by Lisa Bastien, Lori Bastien. (Bastien Piano For Adults). Bastien Piano. Method. Level: Book B,2. Music Book. Size 232. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

SKU: GI.G-8462

Composed by James Abbington. Edited by James Abbington. African American Church Music Series. Sacred. Book. 824 pages. GIA Publications #8462. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8462).

ISBN 9781622771004. English.

The volume you are holding is a vivid testimony …to the value of examining this variety and dynamism from multiple, overlapping points of view …to the value of both realist and idealist voices …to the value of articulating wisdom. From the foreword by John D. Witvliet, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Since the publication of the first volume of Readings in African American Church Music and Worship, public and academic interest in the music and worship in black churches has significantly increased. This second volume makes available the most recent scholarship on twenty-first-century developments and trends, through a representative number of articles, essays, and chapters written by brilliant musicians, authors, and theologians of our time. The list of contributors includes some of the finest emerging scholars, whose voices we will be hearing for years to come, as well as offerings from seasoned authors, whose research and writings are well regarded by peers and the worshiping community at large. The significant contributions—from names new and familiar—greatly broaden the field of study. The 43 chapters of this volume are divided into 7 categories: Worship and Liturgical Practices Perspectives on Praise and Worship Liturgical Theologies Hip Hop and/in the Church Proclamation of the Word Perspectives on Women and Gender Hymnody: Sound and Sense Insightful, thought-provoking, challenging, hopeful—this volume will be a source of knowledge, a stimulus for discussion, and a call to (re)consider the many and varied viewpoints of the African American church. Featuring the writings of: James Abbington, LaTrese Adkins, Sandra L. Barnes, Tuere A. Bowles, Ruthlyn Bradshaw, Michael Joseph Brown, Melvin L. Butler, James H. Cone, David Douglas Daniels III, Robert Darden, Leo H. Davis Jr., Valerie Bridgeman Davis, Michael Fox, Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Daniel White Hodge, Birgitta J. Johnson, Alisha Jones, Tammy L. Kernodle, S T Kimbrough, Jr., Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, Cleophus J. LaRue, Monica T. Leach, Tamura Lomax, Pamela P. Martin, Marvin A. McMickle, Monica R. Miller, Stephanie Y. Mitchem, Thomasina Neely-Chandler, Deborah S. Pollard, Luke A. Powery, Samuel D. Proctor, Teresa L. Reed, Braxton D. Shelley, Martha Simmons, Josef Sorett, Rodney A. Teal, Frank Thomas, Kathleen S. Turner, Kenneth C. Ulmer, Gayle Wald, James Melvin Washington, Ralph C. Watkins, Lisa M. Weaver, Melinda E. Weekes, Christina Zanfagna James Abbington is Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He also serves as Executive Editor of the African American Church Music Series, published by GIA Publications, Inc.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS132

Composed by Matt Turner. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+2+5+5+5+1+3+8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 8 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS132. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS132).

ISBN 9780825894688. UPC: 798408094683. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.

What would happen if Bach had lived in the time of rock and roll? This piece might have been the result! There is plenty of musical depth to this piece and yet it is in both a baroque and rock style at the same time. There is even an opportunity for some improvisation.
This hard driving rock piece embraces sounds from the Baroque era offering a fusion that might be defined as Bach Rock. The piece begins with a mini-cadenza lament for solo violin. The soloist may embellish the written part with mordents, trills, or other ornaments. In m. 9, the drums kick in with a hard-rock groove. Exaggerate the dynamic markings throughout to ensure that moving parts will be heard.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels