SKU: HP.8278

UPC: 763628182786. Words by John Parker.

Lent & Easter Musical with words by John Parker
This Joel Raney cantata, with text by John Parker, centers on the events of Holy Week - beginning with Jesus' triumphant ride into Jerusalem with one thousand hosannas filling the air, to the events of Good Friday and the true passion of the one sacrifice, and finally concluding with the joyous celebration of the risen one. The original music is both uplifting and intensely stirring, as the story unfolds in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Options are given for concluding with the Good Friday events or with the resurrection. An accessible orchestral accompaniment is available. Performance time: 25-30 minutes.

SKU: LO.99-3905L

UPC: 000308150599.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for Sacrifice of Praise (10/5164L) This stately anthem is a prayer to be a sacrifice of praise. With a well-executed traditional approach, it features singable original melodies, a soprano descant, and a brass accompaniment, making it an excellent programming option for many applications.

SKU: LO.30-3599L

UPC: 000308150582.

Brass and Percussion Score and Parts for Sacrifice of Praise (10/5164L) This stately anthem is a prayer to be a sacrifice of praise. With a well-executed traditional approach, it features singable original melodies, a soprano descant, and a brass accompaniment, making it an excellent programming option for many applications.

SKU: LO.99-2654L

SKU: JK.00854

1 Samuel 15:22.

Original choral anthem by Crawford Gates, with scriptural text from 1 Samuel 15:22, highlighting the value of obedience.

Composer: Crawford Gates
Lyricist: 1 Samuel 15:22
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 1:20
Reference: 1 Samuel 15:22.

SKU: LO.99-2652L

SKU: LO.10-5546L

ISBN 9780787772529.

This powerful song of commitment is based on the book of Philippians, and the words of the great missionary, David Livingstone. The popular writing team of Patricia Mock and Faye López remind us that a life of sacrifice is the offering that I bring..

SKU: LO.99-2650L

SKU: BT.MUSAM966933

ISBN 9780711984356.

Solo piano arrangements, without the lyrics, of thirteen superb Elton John songs, including Candle In The Wind, Crocodile Rock, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Sacrifice and Your Song.

SKU: CF.CPS265

ISBN 9781491161289. UPC: 680160919871.

Remem brance was written in November 2018. In remembrance of what it took for us to be here... was the only original program note. The piece can mean different things to different people; however, it brings unity to all under the theme of remembrance. We fight for many things: love, patriotism, freedom, ideology, possession...all of which have cost tremendous sacrifice. It was the battles, the blood and sweat, and the sacrifice of those that came before us that created the world as we know it. Remembrance is a tender, melancholic reflection that silently gives thanks to every step and every sacrifice that was made to bring us what we have today. Yes, what we have may not be perfect--nor is it anywhere near complete--but with each generation's responsibility to carry the torch and never forget, hopefully we can make everything worth it. Performance Notes This tender piece is an excellent opportunity to explore nuanced phrasing. While many sections may play similar parts, often the phrasing and dynamics are marked differently across the band. Each of these discrepancies should be brought out and add to the perpetual motion of the piece. Encourage confident, yet subtle entrances and furthermore, think about the ends of notes as important as the beginning. Really bring out the hairpins in sections such as m. 29, m. 67, and m. 81 as expressive devices. Despite the piece's major key, through the various levels of dissonance and tension, both the ensemble and the audience should feel the sacrifices and tragedy that this piece celebrates. The tempo should not be much slower than the marked tempos and with the careful observation of the various tempo changes, there should be a constant momentum pushing throughout the piece, all the way past the end that leaves the audience in thought with an uplifting, pensive, and gentle clarinet chord.
Remembrance was written in November 2018. “In remembrance of what it took for us to be here...” was the only original program note. The piece can mean different things to different people; however, it brings unity to all under the theme of remembrance.We fight for many things: love, patriotism, freedom, ideology, possession...all of which have cost tremendous sacrifice. It was the battles, the blood and sweat, and the sacrifice of those that came before us that created the world as we know it. Remembrance is a tender, melancholic reflection that silently gives thanks to every step and every sacrifice that was made to bring us what we have today. Yes, what we have may not be perfect—nor is it anywhere near complete—but with each generation’s responsibility to carry the torch and never forget, hopefully we can make everything worth it.Performance NotesThis tender piece is an excellent opportunity to explore nuanced phrasing. While many sections may play similar parts, often the phrasing and dynamics are marked differently across the band. Each of these discrepancies should be brought out and add to the perpetual motion of the piece. Encourage confident, yet subtle entrances and furthermore, think about the ends of notes as important as the beginning. Really bring out the hairpins in sections such as m. 29, m. 67, and m. 81 as expressive devices. Despite the piece’s major key, through the various levels of dissonance and tension, both the ensemble and the audience should feel the sacrifices and tragedy that this piece celebrates.The tempo should not be much slower than the marked tempos and with the careful observation of the various tempo changes, there should be a constant momentum pushing throughout the piece, all the way past the end that leaves the audience in thought with an uplifting, pensive, and gentle clarinet chord.