Choral (Listening CD)

SKU: HL.388205

A Service for Tenebrae. Composed by Brad Nix and Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, Easter, Holy Week. CD. Duration 2100 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.388205).

ISBN 9781705156049. UPC: 196288025337. 5.0x5.0x0.076 inches.

This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical service of shadows, Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and grace, giving directors an instrumental or track option for their presentations. From the delicate opening phrases to the fragile whispered ending, this work is essential for remembering and experiencing the suffering of the Lord. Songs include: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue. Score and Parts (pno, fl, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00388204: Accompaniment Tracks HL00388214: Part Dominant Tracks.

Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD) Choral (Preview CD Pak)

SKU: HL.388213

A Service for Tenebrae. Composed by Brad Nix and Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, Easter, Holy Week. CD. Duration 2100 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.388213).

ISBN 9781705156063. UPC: 196288025351. 6.75x10.5x0.255 inches.

This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical “service of shadows,” Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and grace, giving directors an instrumental or track option for their presentations. From the delicate opening phrases to the fragile whispered ending, this work is essential for remembering and experiencing the suffering of the Lord. Songs include: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue. Score and Parts (pno, fl, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. HL00388204: Accompaniment Tracks HL00388214: Part Dominant Tracks.

Choral (Listening CD)

SKU: HL.35031862

A Cantata for Holy Week. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, Easter, Holy Week, Lent. CD. Duration 2700 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031862).

ISBN 9781540006769. UPC: 888680713317. 5.0x5.0x0.077 inches.

Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life, ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture, narration and song, the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life, each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior, and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts, the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation, taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consort of instruments is available, as well. Songs include: Prelude; Portrait; Fairest Lord Jesus; The Healer; Behold the King; We Remember; A Sacred Garden; Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross; Portrait of the Cross, Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, hp, pno, vn, vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.

Arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. String Quartet. For 2 violins, viola, and cello. Irish Folk. Score. Standard Notation. 40 pages

Arranged by Deborah Greenblatt. Recorder Quartet. For SATB recorders. Irish Folk. Score. Standard Notation. 35 pages

Arranged by Joel Raney. Score. Hope Publishing Company #9114. Published by Hope Publishing Company

For voice. Non-Seasonal. Benson Publications. Gospel and Country. Vocal songbook (spiral bound). Vocal score and chord names. Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 3

SKU: HL.4007668

Composed by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 3. Concert. Softcover. Duration 320 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4007668).

UPC: 196288077886. 9.0x12.0x0.078 inches.

Commemorati ng the 50th anniversary of Eckroth Music (Bismarck, ND), Across the Nothern Sky captures the majesty and beauty of the northern states served by their store locations. The antiphonal brass fanfare in the opening is followed by a dynamic main theme. A brief lyric section features rich harmonies with a short solo for flute, and the work concludes with a buoyant theme of celebration. (compatible with the “Young Edition” for multi-level performances - HL04007669) Dur: 5:20.

Bell Tree

SKU: HP.3001

Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Handbell score. 124 pages. Hope Publishing Company #3001. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.3001).

UPC: 763628130015.

45 Selections to Enhance Hymn Singing For each of these 45 descants to familiar hymns there is an intermediate and a more advanced setting for bell tree ringers. Many of the tunes are offered in more than one key to make this collection compatible with most hymnals. Common title and tune indexes are provided for easy reference. Adding the sparkle of bells is sure to enhance and enliven your congregational hymn singing.

SKU: GI.G-DVD-919

The Legacy of Dr. I-to Loh. Composed by I-to Loh. Sacred. DVD. GIA Publications #919. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-DVD-919).

UPC: 785147839194.

With the ever-increasing Asian presence within American Christian communities, church musicians who serve these communities will do well to explore the musical roots of the diverse cultures represented therein. To date there has been no tool to assist in this musical study that approaches the accessibility, diversity, comprehensiveness and appeal of this DVD recording of the great teacher, I-to Loh, at work. Experience the beauty of indigenous hymnody from China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines and other Asian cultures, each with their unique scales,  melodic structure, ornamentation and accompaniment styles. Though sung primarily in English, some pieces incorporate easily sung phrases in original languages, printed phonetically. The scores for all of the music taught and performed on this DVD are included in a set of downloadable PDF files. These may be reproduced without further permission for study purposes. To reproduce multiple copies for performance, go to OneLicense.net,  or contact the publisher.   “First came Sound the Bamboo—music on paper from the pioneering work of I-to Loh across Asia.  Then came its hymnal companion, giving us more of his thinking, with wisdom, stories, and passion.   And now, the next best step: a DVD with songs come to life in sight and sound with teaching by I-to Loh.  The testimonies also will inspire those who seek the unity of the church by honoring these treasures from the East that will bless churches everywhere.” Emily R. Brink Senior Research Fellow Calvin Institute of Christian Worship  .

(Grade 3 - Score Only). By Philip Sparke (1951-). For Concert Band. Anglo Music Concert Band. Grade 3. 16 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP337040. Published by Anglo Music Press

Chamber Music Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Piano, Violin, Violoncello, alto Flute

SKU: PR.114419300

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 40+12+12+12+12+12+20 pages. Duration 13:15. Theodore Presser Company #114-41930. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419300).

UPC: 680160673513. 9 x 12 inches.

Written during a residence at an artist community in the isolation of Wyoming, Postcards from Wyoming is an impression of the wilderness and beauty of the surrounding landscape and its inhabitants. Written for Pierre ensemble with percussion, Postcards includes High Plains Prairie (a harsh landscape which reveals glimpses of beauty upon closer examination), Call of the Wild (animals from snakes to horses and cows populate the environment), and The Solitude of Stars (capturing the infinite awe of the night sky).
In 2014, I enjoyed a wonderful residence at the Ucross Foundation in Clearmont, Wyoming. Ucross is an artist colony that gives writers, composers, and visual artists the gift of time, space, and support to follow their artistic pursuits; we are provided with studio space, housing, and meals so that we can work almost continuously on our projects. I have been in residence at numerous artist colonies; however, nothing in my previous experiences prepared me for living in such isolated, wild country. Ucross is situated on a 20,000-acre cattle ranch at nearly 4,000 feet in elevation with fewer than 150 people living within the town. But what Clearmont lacks in population, it makes up for abundantly and spectacularly in wilderness and wildlife. Postcards from Wyoming presents three glimpses of what I found to be the most striking aspects of my residence. The first movement, High Plains Prairie, represents the conundrum that is a high elevation landscape: from afar, the eye sees little else than an unending and threadbare horizon. But as one inspects the land up close, the prairie bursts with color provided by sagebrush, grasses, insects, and creeks. The second movement, Call of the Wild, is a tribute to the wide range of animals that reside in the area. Deer, turkeys, and rabbits frequently passed outside of my studio window; cows and sheep lived in fields close by. Snakes, raccoons, and field mice also made guest appearances. While I'm thankful that I didn't see any predators (such as wolves), I became increasingly aware of the wildness of the animal population that surrounded my studio. The Solitude of Stars, the third and final movement, was inspired by the stunning nightly display of the heavens above. Without city lights dimming the night sky, countless stars shone brightly over the vast expanse of the prairie. Postcards from Wyoming was commissioned by the 2016 Utah Arts Festival. -S.G.
In 2014, I enjoyed a wonderful residence at the Ucross Foundation in Clearmont, Wyoming. Ucross is an artist colony that gives writers, composers, and visual artists the gift of time, space, and support to follow their artistic pursuits; we are provided with studio space, housing, and meals so that we can work almost continuously on our projects. I have been in residence at numerous artist colonies; however, nothing in my previous experiences prepared me for living in such isolated, wild country. Ucross is situated on a 20,000-acre cattle ranch at nearly 4,000 feet in elevation with fewer than 150 people living within the town. But what Clearmont lacks in population, it makes up for abundantly and spectacularly in wilderness and wildlife.Postcards from Wyoming presents three glimpses of what I found to be the most striking aspects of my residence. The first movement, High Plains Prairie, represents the conundrum that is a high elevation landscape: from afar, the eye sees little else than an unending and threadbare horizon. But as one inspects the land up close, the prairie bursts with color provided by sagebrush, grasses, insects, and creeks. The second movement, Call of the Wild, is a tribute to the wide range of animals that reside in the area. Deer, turkeys, and rabbits frequently passed outside of my studio window; cows and sheep lived in fields close by. Snakes, raccoons, and field mice also made guest appearances. While I’m thankful that I didn’t see any predators (such as wolves), I became increasingly aware of the wildness of the animal population that surrounded my studio. The Solitude of Stars, the third and final movement, was inspired by the stunning nightly display of the heavens above. Without city lights dimming the night sky, countless stars shone brightly over the vast expanse of the prairie.Postcards from Wyoming was commissioned by the 2016 Utah Arts Festival.-S.G.

Arranged by Wesley Hanson. Sacred. Print Music Collection (Conductor's Score - Book 1). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Composed by Marie Stultz. Arranged by Marie Stultz. For 2-part or 3-part treble voices, keyboard, optional cello/bass instrument. Epiphany. Moderately Difficult to Difficult. Choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Arranged by Martha Lynn Thompson. Collection. Ring and Sing Series. General Worship, Sacred. Handbell score. 90 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2762).

Young Band - Grade 2 - Score and Parts. By Philip Sparke. ANGLO MUSIC PRESS. Published by DeHaske Publications.

3 to 5 octave handbells - Level 3

SKU: BP.HB757

Arranged by Matthew Compton. Good Friday; General. With Handchimes. Score. Beckenhorst Press #HB757. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB757).

8.5 inches.

Michael Compton’s arrangement of The Old Rugged Cross features a variety of techniques and optional handchimes. Listeners will feel the solemnity of the tune as performers work on their delicate musicality.

By Soon Hee Newbold. String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. The many diverse and unique scenes of the United States include majestic mountains, vast plains, lush forests, deserts, small towns, and large cities. The people and wildlife throughout America are just as diverse as the landscape - rich in fantastic history with cultures from around the world. American Landscape was influenced by movie music and other American composers and inspired by the beauty and everchanging scenes of a cross-country trainride. Score for this title: ST6117S. Extra part for this title: ST6117P. Level: 3. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(Xiao He Tang Shui). Arranged by Albert Wang. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Folk; World. Grade 4. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Handbells (3-6 octaves) - Level 4-

SKU: LO.20-1700L

Composed by Michael J. Glasgow. Holy Week, Lent. Handbell score. Lorenz Publishing Company #20/1700L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.20-1700L).

ISBN 9781429134811.

Do not let the 8/8 time signature put you off of this lovely weaving of two beloved hymn tunes for the Lenten season. The repetitive rhythmic pattern that dominates this arrangement is shared by all ringers and will aid in the teaching of this piece. The incorporation of optional chimes adds to the beauty of this stunning arrangement.

Concert Band - Grade 2.5; Grade 3

SKU: AP.51006S

Composed by JaRod Hall. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. MakeMusic Young Band. Programmatic. Score. Duration 3:30. MakeMusic #00-51006S. Published by MakeMusic (AP.51006S).

ISBN 9781470665791. UPC: 038081583860. English.

Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness with Across the Alaskan Snow by JaRod Hall. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human spirit, the bond between humans and animals, and the awe-inspiring power of nature. Your students will transport audiences across icy plains and beneath dazzling sunsets, leaving them with a deep appreciation for the relentless pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity. (3:30).

Composed by John O'Neill. For string orchestra. Score and parts. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Imagine Music