Composed by Robert D. Vandall. Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Solo Small Ensembles. The Alfred Duet Series. Intermediate. Sacred. Single. 11 pages. Alfred Music #00-25819. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Thomas Ades (1971-). Masterworks; Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; String Quartet. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Score. Faber Music #12-0571540112. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571540112).

SATB (with SAT semi-chorus) & cello

SKU: OU.9780193562981

Composed by Sarah Quartel. Voice Junction. Vocal score. 20 pages. Duration 5.5'. Oxford University Press #9780193562981. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193562981).

ISBN 9780193562981. 11 x 9 inches.

For SATB (with SAT semi-chorus) and cello Quartel has chosen a powerful combination of texts by Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa for this emotive choral work. The main choir is accompanied by a small ensemble singing the word 'love' with rippling ostinati and a solo cello contributing lyrical melodic lines and broken chords.

Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Masterworks; Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; String Quartet (Study Score). Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Score. Faber Music #12-0571523080. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Dennis Alexander. Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Solo Small Ensembles. Alfred's Premier Piano Solos. Early Intermediate level piece for the Piano Duet event with the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals Bulletin 2008-2009-2010. Sheet. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-3626. Published by Alfred Music

SKU: LO.99-2753H

Composed by Ruth Morris Gray. Choral. Concert. Performance/accompaniment CD. Heritage Music Press #99/2753H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.99-2753H).

UPC: 000308127874.

Ruth Morris Gray has created a spirited and artful setting of Shakespeare's flirtatious text from Much Ado About Nothing. Also a fabulous choice for smaller ensembles, the piece includes a playful polyphonic chorus of Hey, nonny, nonny-o and an accompaniment featuring a driving rhythmic ostinato that underscores the ladies' cry Men were deceivers ever. To one thing constant never. Sigh no more, ladies..

Composed by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). Duet or Duo; Masterworks; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Solo Small Ensembles. Kalmus Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Book. 88 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K09521. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

By Ruth Morris Gray. For SSA choir and piano. Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

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

SKU: CF.YAS75

Composed by George Sweet. FS - SWS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+10+10+4+10+4+12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS75).

ISBN 9780825869600. UPC: 798408069605. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Bassist and string educator/composer George Sweet is a new addition to the Carl Fischer Music team. His music is fresh and unique, and Duncan's Tale is an enjoyable work with infectious rhythms and interesting melodies. It contains some nice harmonic twists that will really engage your students in the piece. We are proud to have the music of Mr. Sweet in the Carl Fischer Music catalog!.
Duncan� ��s Tale is the story of a small Cairn Terrier who gets into various forms of “household mischief” while his owners are away. The piece offers the viola section a chance to play much of the primary melodic material, as opposed to purely accompaniment. Make sure that the accents in the main theme at m. 3 are played with full value. This provides a contrast to the staccato notes that accompany them. The melodic section that follows at m. 13 should be played in a warm legato style, contrary to the other sections. This is the point where the violas enter for the first time with the melodic material. At m. 21 a denser variation of the theme leads to an abrupt “half step” modulation. The viola interjections should be played with a “fiddle-like” quality. The piece then returns to the original material before fading out on the ostinato pattern that opens the piece. The final pianissimo pizzicato note represents the point when the “adventures” are over, as the owners have returned and Duncan hides.

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

SKU: GI.G-9082

Edited by Jody Kerchner. Music Education. Choir part. 350 pages. GIA Publications #9082. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9082).

ISBN 9781622771752. English.

Contributo rs: Sandra Babb, Bronwen Fox, Talia Greenberg, Stuart Chapman Hill, Tara Sievers-Hunt, Michele Kaschub, Mary Copland, Kennedy Chi-hin Leung, Tom Lopez, Wendy Northrup, Stephen A. Paparo, Sarah Price, Carlos Xavier Rodriguez, Julia Shaw, Philip Silvey, Janice Smith, Brent C. Talbot, Raymond Wise, Paulina Wai-Ying Wong.   By seeking to open the act of composing to students of all ages, colors, classes, and backgrounds, Strand and Kerchner seek to demystify the act of composition itself. . . . The chorus is the ideal place to affect this kind of change. —Dominick DiOrio     From the Foreword Musicianship: Composing in Choir is a pioneering and practical answer to one of the great music education mysteries: how to effectively bring music composition to the choir room at all levels, in alignment with the National Core Arts Standards. Written and edited by Jody Kerchner and Katherine Strand together with a team of 18 nationally recognized teachers, researchers, and musicians, this book is truly a landmark publication. Central to this book are engaging project-based activities for individuals, small groups, and full ensembles. The authors’ goal is to provide singers with exciting new tools for exploring music. By promoting comprehensive choral musicianship, teachers will celebrate their students’ creativity, and their own. Section 1, Principles and Foundations, provides a rationale for the critical importance of including composition in the choral classroom, pedagogical principles upon which to base composition activities, and practical examples that can be taken directly from the page into the classroom. Section 2, Looking in on Composing in Choir, shares the latest the latest in practices and research related to teaching arranging and composing at a variety of levels and choral styles, with practical ideas suitable for a wide range of choral programs, student ages, ability levels, and interests. Section 3, Composition Projects for Choir, includes lesson plans with goals, outcomes, and procedures for page-to-classroom activities. Examples include composing ostinatos, rounds, partner songs, and songs over a bass line, lessons on arranging, leveraging technology, and using composition to teach sight singing. These lessons are a gold mine of ideas for choral educators and students alike. Every lesson has been “test-driven” with diverse student populations. Ultimately, Kerchner, Strand, and their team show that composing and arranging are not superhuman gifts, activities, or experiences that need to occur in solitude: Creativity and composition should be for everyone. With Musicianship: Composing in Choir, teachers and their students have access to tools and ideas that have the potential to transform their music making. Jody L. Kerchner is Professor & Director of Music Education at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she is the secondary-school music and choral music education specialist. She is also founder and conductor of the Oberlin College Women’s Chorale and the Oberlin Music at Grafton Prison Choir. Her research interests include music listening, choral pedagogy, reflective praxis, empathetic leadership, and music teacher preparation. Katherine Strand is Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Education Department in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where she teaches classes in participatory music practices, curriculum, and qualitative research methods. She taught K–12 choral and general music in rural and urban settings and served as choral director for the Virginia Governor’s School for the Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities. Her research interests include teaching for creativity, multicultural music pedagogy, and curriculum. Clint Randles, Series Editor, is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at the University of South Florida School of Music in Tampa, Florida.

Piano - Intermediate

SKU: AP.48700

Composed by Martha Mier. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Solo; Solo Small Ensembles. Recital Suite Series. Form: Suite. Recital. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48700. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48700).

ISBN 9781470643935. UPC: 038081559773. English.

The four movements of Great Smoky Mountains take the listener on a visit to scenic panoramas throughout the national park. The first movement, Great Smoky Mountain Splendor, captures the vibrant colors of the fall foliage with grand gestures that span the range of the keyboard. In Towering Mount Mitchell, the second movement, an expressive legato right-hand melody, with interesting harmonic support in the left hand, captures the summit with its forest and plants. The third movement, Ballad of Cades Cove, is in the key of A minor with melodic interest in both hands and depicts the historic buildings in this green valley. A left-hand ostinato figure in the fourth movement, The Potter's Wheel, represents the turning of the wheel when skilled local craftsmen create ceramic wares.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49019

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Light Concert; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 91 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-49019. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49019).

ISBN 9781470645403. UPC: 038081563985. English.

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental-- -free of charge.

Imagine riding through Camelot on a quest to save the kingdom. Every player will be the hero in this medieval inspired tune, Camelot Quest by Katie Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Written in E minor, students will be introduced to D-sharps through low 1st finger as well as dotted-quarter rhythms in every part. Students and audiences alike will love the mixed energy of marcato ostinato patterns vs. the legato melodies. The journey concludes with a joust-like battle, adding excitement to any concert or festival program. Optional percussion adds to the medieval flair. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49019S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-49019S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49019S).

ISBN 9781470645410. UPC: 038081563992. English.

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental-- -free of charge.

Imagine riding through Camelot on a quest to save the kingdom. Every player will be the hero in this medieval inspired tune, Camelot Quest by Katie Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Written in E minor, students will be introduced to D-sharps through low 1st finger as well as dotted-quarter rhythms in every part. Students and audiences alike will love the mixed energy of marcato ostinato patterns vs. the legato melodies. The journey concludes with a joust-like battle, adding excitement to any concert or festival program. Optional percussion adds to the medieval flair. (2:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Violin & Piano

SKU: AP.1-ADV6001

For Violin and Piano. Composed by Hauke Piper. Series; Solo; Solo Small Ensembles; String - Violin Solo and Piano. Advance Music. Form: Dance; Suite. Latin. Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV6001. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV6001).

UPC: 805095060010. English.

Each of the four movements in Tango Suite No. 1 has its own profile and poses different challenges to the musicians. The first movement is rubato; the second one is bound to a fixed meter and set up as a multifaceted tale. The third movement can be improvised over an accompanying ostinato; an optional written part is provided. The fourth movement completes the suite with an overview of what has been played in the other movements. Arranged for violin and piano by Hauke Piper.

Piano - Intermediate

SKU: AP.47082

Composed by Shirley Mier. Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands); Solo Small Ensembles. The Alfred Duet Series. Recital. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-47082. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47082).

ISBN 9781470640408. UPC: 038081539959. English.

A beautiful melody in the primo part opens this lyrical intermediate-level duet. Underneath this melody is an ostinato figure in the secondo that provides rhythmic energy. In the middle section, the secondo introduces a new flowing melody. Both melodies require performers to shape the phrases and take time to let them sing. Students are challenged to focus on balance and tempo changes to create an expressive performance.

Solo with Percussion Ensemble Solo with Percussion Ensemble (solo piano, percussion 1 (hi-hat, small bongo, snare drum, bass drum) percussion 2 (marimba, medium log drum, triangle, brake drum) percussion 3 (vibraphone, high tom 2, woodblocks) percussion 4 (ride cymbal 2, toms, bass drum)) - medium difficult

SKU: CN.02301

Piano Feature. Composed by Robert Constable. Score only. Duration 11:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.02301).

This intense piece for solo piano and percussion quartet is a tour-de-force that doesn't give you a chance to breathe. The piano part incorporates polyrhythms between the hands throughout the piece, while the percussionists play ostinati in the background. Great opportunity to bring in a phenomenal pianist as a guest artist with your percussion ensemble.

This intense piece for solo piano and percussion quartet is a tour-de-force that doesn't give you a chance to breathe. The piano part incorporates polyrhythms between the hands throughout the piece, while the percussionists play ostinati in the background. Great opportunity to bring in a phenomenal pianist as a guest artist with your percussion ensemble. You can hear a recording of Crackhead on the University of South Florida's CD 'Premieres Vol. I' (also available from C. Alan).

Solo with Percussion Ensemble Solo with Percussion Ensemble (solo piano, percussion 1 (hi-hat, small bongo, snare drum, bass drum), percussion 2 (marimba, medium log drum, triangle, brake drum), percussion 3 (vibraphone, high tom, 2 woodblocks), percussion 4 (ride cymbal, 2 toms, bass drum)) - medium difficult

SKU: CN.02300

Piano Feature. Composed by Robert Constable. Score and parts. Duration 11:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.02300).

This intense piece for solo piano and percussion quartet is a tour-de-force that doesn't give you a chance to breathe. The piano part incorporates polyrhythms between the hands throughout the piece, while the percussionists play ostinati in the background. Great opportunity to bring in a phenomenal pianist as a guest artist with your percussion ensemble.

This intense piece for solo piano and percussion quartet is a tour-de-force that doesn't give you a chance to breathe. The piano part incorporates polyrhythms between the hands throughout the piece, while the percussionists play ostinati in the background. Great opportunity to bring in a phenomenal pianist as a guest artist with your percussion ensemble. You can hear a recording of Crackhead on the University of South Florida's CD 'Premieres Vol. I' (also available from C. Alan).