Arranged by Colin Hand. For c instruments. Music Theory. All Styles. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Published by Kevin Mayhew Publishers

Keyboard

SKU: HL.14007007

Arranged by Daniel Scott. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #AM85317. Published by Music Sales (HL.14007007).

ISBN 9780711927094. UPC: 752187853176.

Fifty best-loved classical themes skilfully arranged for all keyboards by Daniel Scott. Includes suggested registrations and rhythms.

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019461

The Planets. Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. 18 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30402. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019461).

ISBN 9788759809204. English.

The Planets is cast as a single unit, consisting of seven movements, varying greatly in character, each of which describes a planet or a celestial body. The music for Sol is built out of the massive tutti-sound of the organ. The feeling is very much like the feeling of the sun shining down brightly onto you on a warm summer's day.

20 iconic pieces of British classical music specially arranged for intermediate piano solo, plus a pull-out print of the striking cover artwork. Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Collection. The Piano Player Series. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Traditional. Book. Faber Music #12- 0571541690. Published by Faber Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 6

SKU: BT.AMP-028-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2005. 68 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 028-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-028-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

The piece reflects the composer's fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory, formulated by Pythagoras, that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (‘Harmonia’ in Ancient Greek, which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and that the planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which, unfortunately, we humans cannot hear). In this work, these six notesform the basis of the sections MUSIC OF THE SPHERES and HARMONIA. The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0, a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created, and this is followed by a depiction of the BIG BANG itself, as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called THE LONELY PLANET which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life, and the constant search for other civilisations elsewhere in the universe. ASTEROIDS AND SHOOTING STARS depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet, and the piece ends with THE UNKNOWN, leaving in question whether our continually expanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction.

Dit werk weerspiegelt de fascinatie van de componist voor het heelal. Het begint met een hoornsolo met de naam t = 0, waarmee sommige wetenschappers de oerknal aanduiden. Dan volgt een weergave van de oerknal zelf. Het volgendegedeelte, The Lonely Planet, is een meditatie over het ongelooflijke samenspel van omstandigheden dat leidde tot het ontstaan van de Aarde. Asteroids and Shooting Stars beschrijft objecten in de ruimte. Het werkeindigt met The Unknown, waarmee we in het ongewisse blijven over de gevolgen van onze verdere verkenning van het universum. In 2005 won Philip Sparke met Music of the Spheres de National Band Association/William D.Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest.

Dieses Werk handelt vom Weltall und unserem Platz im Universum, auf dem Weltbild von Pythagoras basierend. Am einfachsten lässt sich diese außergewöhnliche Komposition wohl als Filmmusik ähnliches Stück beschreiben ? Musik zu einem Science-Fiction-Film eines Ripley Scott oder Steven Spielberg oder auch Musik, wie sie ein John Williams oder Danny Elfman schreiben würde: absolut stimmungsvoll, brillant instrumentiert mit Klangfarben, Strukturen, Effekten und Timbres, gemischt mit fließenden musikalischen Linien, die die Substanz des Themas auf den Punkt treffen. Dieses atemberaubende neue Stück hebt Ihr Blasorchester auf ein höheres Niveau, sowohl im technischen als auchmusikalischen Sinn.

La fresque Music of the Spheres (“La musique des sphères”) souligne la fascination qu’éprouve le compositeur pour les origines de l’univers. L’orchestration est proche de la musique de film. Le climat musical est ample, sonore et contrasté.

Music of the Spheres evidenza il fascino che le origini dell’universo esercitano su Philip Sparke. Il titolo proviene da una teoria del matematico greco Pitagora, secondo la quale il cosmo è retto dalle stesse leggi che governano i rapporti di frequenza tra le note della scala musicale. Questa composizione inizia con un assolo di corno chiamato t = 0, nozione che definisce il momento del big-bang. The Lonely Planet (Il pianeta solitario) è una meditazione sulle circostanze che hanno portato alla creazione della terra. Asteroids and Shooting Stars (Asteroidi e Stelle cadenti) descrive i molteplici oggetti che si muovono nello spazio e che rappresentano unrischio per il nostro pianeta. Le battute finali portano verso l’ignoto (The Unknown) sollevando una domanda la cui risposta resta in sospeso: la nostra continua avanzata nell’esplorazione dell’Universo porter un giorno alla scoperta o alla distruzione?

Composed by Stan Pethel. Choral. Singable Solutions. Sacred Anthem, All Saints' Day, General. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/5137L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019450

Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 20 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30404. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019450).

ISBN 9788759867570. English.

The Planets is cast as a single unit, consisting of seven movements, varying greatly in character, each of which describes a planet or a celestial body. Mars makes a war-like contrast with aggressive rhythms and contrasting registers. This part is poly-rhythmic and very complex. Thus there is extensive use of the proportions 5:2, 5:3, 5:4, 5:7 and 5:9 which are the point of departure of all the rhythm series.

Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Colin Matthews and Imogen Holst. This edition: Limited. Full Orchestra (Full Score); Orchestra Resources; Resources. Classical; Masterwork. Score. 272 pages. Faber Music #12-0571542735. Published by Faber Music

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019471

The Planets. Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 8 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30407. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019471).

ISBN 9788759809303. English.

The Planets is cast as a single unit, consisting of seven movements, varying greatly in character, each of which describes a planet or a celestial body. Venus is the most exquisite of the planets, symbolizing femininity and beauty. In certain places the music is reminiscent of Parsifal.

Large orchestra (Score)

SKU: HL.49015932

Suite. Composed by Gustav Holst. Edited by Colin Matthews and Imogen Holst. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Study Score. Op. 32. 196 pages. Duration 52'. Eulenburg Edition #ETP 8007. Published by Eulenburg Edition (HL.49015932).

ISBN 9783795768775. UPC: 841886001879. 7.5x10.5x0.477 inches.

Preface * Faksimile * The Planets: * 1. Mars, the bringer of war * 2. Venus, the bringer of peace * 3. Mercury, the winged messenger * 4. Jupiter, the bringer of jollity * 5. Saturn, the bringer of old age * 6. Uranus, the magician * 7. Neptune, the mystic.

By Gustav Holst. Arranged by William Owens. Concert Band/Wind Ensemble. FJH Concert Band. Score for this title: B1306S. Extra part for this title: B1306P. Concert Band. Level: Grade 3. Score and Set of Parts. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

Brass Band - Grade 6

SKU: BT.AMP-028-130

Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2003. Anglo Music Press #AMP 028-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-028-130).

The piece reflects the composer's fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory, formulated by Pythagoras, that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (‘Harmonia’ in Ancient Greek, which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and that the planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which, unfortunately, we humans cannot hear). In this work, these six notesform the basis of the sections MUSIC OF THE SPHERES and HARMONIA. The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0, a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created, and this is followed by a depiction of the BIG BANG itself, as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called THE LONELY PLANET which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life, and the constant search for other civilisations elsewhere in the universe. ASTEROIDS AND SHOOTING STARS depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet, and the piece ends with THE UNKNOWN, leaving in question whether our continually expanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction.

Dit werk weerspiegelt de fascinatie van de componist voor het heelal. Het begint met een hoornsolo met de naam t = 0, waarmee sommige wetenschappers de oerknal aanduiden. Dan volgt een weergave van de oerknal zelf. Het volgendegedeelte, The Lonely Planet, is een meditatie over het ongelooflijke samenspel van omstandigheden dat leidde tot het ontstaan van de Aarde. Asteroids and Shooting Stars beschrijft objecten in de ruimte. Het werkeindigt met The Unknown, waarmee we in het ongewisse blijven over de gevolgen van onze verdere verkenning van het universum. In 2005 won Philip Sparke met Music of the Spheres de National Band Association/William D.Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest.

Mit diesem großartigen Werk, das dem Auftraggeber der Yorkshire Building Society Band am Europäischen Brass Band Wettbewerb 2004 in Glasgow als Selbstwahlstück zu einem weiteren Titel verhalf, beweist Philip Sparke einmal mehr seine außergewöhnlichen kompositorischen Fähigkeiten. Dieses Werk über die Ursprünge des Universums führt uns vom Urknall, vorbei an einsamen Planeten, Asteroiden und Sternschnuppen schließlich ins Unbekannte - die ungewisse Zukunft. Ein Glanzstück und eine echte Herausforderung für jeden Spitzen-Brass Band!

La fresque Music of the Spheres (“La musique des sphères”) souligne la fascination qu’éprouve le compositeur pour les origines de l’univers. L’orchestration est proche de la musique de film. Le climat musical est ample, sonore et contrasté.

Music of the Spheres evidenza il fascino che le origini dell’universo esercitano su Philip Sparke. Il titolo proviene da una teoria del matematico greco Pitagora, secondo la quale il cosmo è retto dalle stesse leggi che governano i rapporti di frequenza tra le note della scala musicale. Questa composizione inizia con un assolo di corno chiamato t = 0, nozione che definisce il momento del big-bang. The Lonely Planet (Il pianeta solitario) è una meditazione sulle circostanze che hanno portato alla creazione della terra. Asteroids and Shooting Stars (Asteroidi e Stelle cadenti) descrive i molteplici oggetti che si muovono nello spazio e che rappresentano unrischio per il nostro pianeta. Le battute finali portano verso l’ignoto (The Unknown) sollevando una domanda la cui risposta resta in sospeso: la nostra continua avanzata nell’esplorazione dell’Universo porter un giorno alla scoperta o alla distruzione?

As performed by Trans- Siberian Orchestra (Based upon "Mars, the Bringer of War" from The Planets by Gustav Holst and "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg). Composed by Paul O'Neill and John Olivia [Trans-Siberian Orchestra]. Arranged by Bob Phillips. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Pop Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Light Concert; Pop; Secular; Winter. 152 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019447

The Planets. Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30403. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019447).

ISBN 9788759868195. UPC: 888680967710. English.

The Planets is cast as a single unit, consisting of seven movements, varying greatly in character, each of which describes a planet or a celestial body. Luna is a contrast to the sun. The sun is enormous, strong and warm whereas the moon is weak, thin, cold and mysterious because it borrows its light from the sun. While 'Luna' described the mysterious moon with cold, thin sound colours.

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019460

The Planets. Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 10 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30408. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019460).

ISBN 9788759863930. 14.5x10.25x0.427 inches. English.

The Planets is cast as a single unit, consisting of seven movements, varying greatly in character, each of which describes a planet or a celestial body. Saturn, the symbol of pleasure, celebration and Christmas. The joyful celebrations of the Romans and the festivities of Christmas are easy to distinguish behind playful Latin rhythms and jubilant sounds.

Organ - Grade 4

SKU: HL.14019451

The Planets. Composed by Bent Lorentzen. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. 12 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH30405. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14019451).

ISBN 9788759809266. English.

Written in 1995 as one part of Lorentzen's 'Suite of Seven Pieces for organ', Mercurius is a symbol of merchants, trade and thiefs, traditionally depicted with wings on his heels, forever restless, scurrying about. The music is divided into sequences of four, resulting in a sense of weightlessness and hurried urgency. The first complete performance of 'The Planets' took place in 1996 and was given by Jens E. Christensen.

(Getting Started on the Piano). Arranged by Pam Wedgwood. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Solo. Faber Edition: Classic FM. Masterwork Arrangement; Radio. Early Elementary; Elementary; Late Elementary. Published by Faber Music

The Planets Part 5. Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Geert Schrijvers. Arrangements of Classical Compositions/Planets/Scie nce Fiction/Space Travel. Classic Arrangement. Recorded on The Planets Live (ML.311082720). Full set. Duration 5 minutes, 46 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.012836060).

Ensemble

SKU: HL.14015267

Composed by Gustav Holst. Edited by Nicholas Hare. Music Sales America. Concert. Sheet Music, Instrumental Work. With Text language: English. 16 pages. Chester Music #CH55730. Published by Chester Music (HL.14015267).

UPC: 884088808525. 8.5x11.0x0.334 inches.

Edited by Nicholas Hare. Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders, guitars, percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whether there are five or fifty players, every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a score plus around 50 parts, each one carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example, easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demanding parts too, for experienced players. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-known titles are a must for every school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites. And don't forget we have Kaleidoscope bumper carol packs and seasonal gems for your Christmas Concert too!

Flute, Cello & Piano

SKU: ST.C320

Composed by Mark Tanner. Chamber music. Clifton Edition #C320. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C320).

ISBN 9790570813209.

Composer’s Note:

I composed The Planets to be performed during my tenure as Composer in Residence at Chetham’s International Piano Summer School, Manchester, in August 2018. Drawing inspiration from Holst’s Suite of the same name – a work of unstoppable importance – my composition nevertheless contrasts conspicuously, both in its overall scheme (nine movements instead of seven) and orientation (my work takes the Sun as its point of orientation, whereas Holst places the Earth at the centre point and hence leaves it out of the musical scheme). There is, as a consequence, a sense of increasing serenity to my music following the effervescence of Jupiter, though there are reverberations of earlier themes and moods in the concluding movement, Pluto, which nevertheless ends enigmatically as befits its distant, ‘cold’ designation. Pluto was left out of Holst’s work for good reason – it had yet to be discovered – though Colin Matthews redressed the situation admirably in 2000. Whether one chooses to go along with Pluto’s unresolved status, or indeed to promote it to the position of ‘full’ planet (amusingly, Pluto became demoted to dwarf- planet in 1992) is perhaps less important than its potential to evince a musical spirit entirely to itself.

Performanc e Note:

Movements may be performed separately as desired, though the connections between musical characters will of course be lost in doing so. In Neptune and Pluto (which are best performed attacca) I include infrequent use of a bell, pitched at B4. This denotes the intangibility of time; it adds a welcome new colour, as well as an additional element for the audience to ponder on. A standard hotel receptionist’s bell was used in the inaugural performance – surprisingly resonant, even in a sizeable auditorium – though if this is unavailable the cellist can play the same note (or harmonic, if preferred).

World Premiere given at Stoller Hall, Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester, August 2018: Gillian Poznansky (flute), Sebastian Poznansky (cello) and Mark Tanner (piano).

Duration: 30 minutes
Grade 8(+)
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1419.

As performed by Trans- Siberian Orchestra (Based upon "Mars, the Bringer of War" from The Planets by Gustav Holst / "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg). Composed by Paul O'Neill and John Oliva [Trans-Siberian Orchestra]. Arranged by Bob Phillips, orch. Bob Phillips and George Megaw. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Pop Concert Band. Christmas; Holiday Pops; Light Concert; Pop; Secular; Winter. 276 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS234

Composed by Travis Weller. Folio. Cps. Set of Score and Parts. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+8+4+4+8+8 +8+8+6+6+6+4+8+6+2+4+4+6+ 32 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS234. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS234).

ISBN 9781491156346. UPC: 680160914883. 9 x 12 inches.

Mercury - the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst's major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes. There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst's orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13-20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work. One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience. Rehearsal Notes and Suggestions As stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!.
Mercury – the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst’s major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes.There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst’s orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13–20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work.One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience.Rehearsal Notes and SuggestionsAs stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Snare Drum and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS234F

Composed by Travis Weller. Sws. Cps. Full score. 32 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS234F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS234F).

ISBN 9781491156353. UPC: 680160914890. 9 x 12 inches.

Mercury - the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst's major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes. There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst's orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13-20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work. One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience. Rehearsal Notes and Suggestions As stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!.
Mercury – the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery, merchants, and thieves. A popular deity in Roman culture, he was instantly recognized by his unique winged shoes (talaria) and hat (petasos). With its close proximity to the sun and faster orbit than all other planets, the Romans named this small celestial body after the swift-winged messenger of their culture. It is not surprising that in Holst’s major orchestral suite The Planets that Mercury utilizes such light and swift themes.There is some duality to the title of the work. Part of it involves my impression of what a playful chase of the winged messenger sounds like. The other part is the opening motif chasing two themes of Holst around the rest of the work. It was only after developing the first few ideas that I recognized some of the commonalities with some of those same themes from Holst’s orchestral work. There are several quotations from that famous piece by Holst (notably as both are stated successively at mm. 13–20). The idea of someone having to chase the Winged Messenger struck me as a unique title around which to craft a work.One of my core beliefs about music is that it can be imbued with meaning by a composer, and as the sonic story unfolds an ensemble, director, and audience members can draw out their own meaning from the experience. Who exactly is chasing Mercury? I leave that up to the wonderfully creative minds of the young ladies and gentlemen who have the opportunity to bring this work to life. The opportunity to compose music and allow student musicians to give this piece new life and draw out different meanings is a humbling experience.Rehearsal Notes and SuggestionsAs stated earlier, the opening motif (a range of a seventh) comes back frequently in the work in a variety of settings and textures. Throughout the work, it is important for students to recognize the two themes from Holst when they are present in the sound canvas. If the solos (clarinet and alto saxophone) are utilized, the supporting parts around and underneath those lines must be sensitive and play in such a way to properly balance those parts. There are number of muted sections for the trumpet section, and I would advocate for all trumpets acquiring the same mute to contribute to unity in timbre. The bold fanfare sections (the first occurs at m. 37) must be presented with a unified articulation style. As the texture intensifies prior to m. 169, it is crucial for the ensemble to play within themselves and exercise musical courtesy to allow all voices to be heard as they arrive at m. 181. My thanks in advance for your support of this music, and I wish you well as you and your ensemble begin Chasing Mercury!

Flute and piano - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: YM.GTW01097944

Composed by Various. Combination. Score and Part. Yamaha Music Media #GTW01097944. Published by Yamaha Music Media (YM.GTW01097944).

ISBN 9784636979442.

Flut e scores for famous songs from J-Pop to classical music. This selection is perfect for concert programs, recitals, encores, and more. The impressive and beautiful sound of these arrangements will captivate the audience.

18 Arrangements Inspired by Universal Statements of Faith. Arranged by Albert Mendoza. Other Church; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Worship Resources. Sacred Performer Collections. Form: Prelude. Communion; Peace/Brotherhood; Sacred; Stewardship. Book. 60 pages. Alfred Music #00-47784. Published by Alfred Music

By Ann Bryant. Classroom/Pre-School; General Music and Classroom Publications; Other Classroom. Book and CD. Published by Alfred Music . Sheet music CD.

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Composed by Maurice Ravel. Harp, Harp with other Instruments, Keyboard, Piano/Harpsichord, Keyboard, Organ. CD (PDF Scores). CD Sheet Music #00220181. Published by CD Sheet Music (SU.00220181).

The complete Harp, Keyboard (Piano, Organ, etc.) and auxiliary parts [CD-ROM] for the 46 orchestral works included in The Orchestra Musician's CD-ROM Library™, Volume 7: Ravel, Elgar and more. If these parts were purchased separately, this collection could cost several hundred dollars. Parts are easily viewable and printable on either PC or Mac using embedded Adobe® Reader technology. Contents: CHADWICK Symphonic Sketches; DELIUS Brigg Fair, In a Summer Garden, On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, Summer Night on the River; D'INDY Symphony on a French Mountain Air; DUKAS Symphony in C, La Péri, Sorcerer's Apprentice; ELGAR Cockaigne Overture, Enigma Variations, Falstaff, Froissart, In the South, Introduction and Allegro, Pomp and Circumstance Marches 1-4, Serenade for Strings, Cello Concerto, Violin Concerto, Symphonies 1 & 2; GRIFFES Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Poem for Flute, White Peackock; HOLST The Planets; NIELSEN Symphonies 1-5, Violin Concerto, Helios Overture, Maskarade Overture and Dance; RAVEL Alborada del gracioso, Daphnis et Chloé Suites 1 & 2, Mother Goose Suite, Pavane pour une infante défunte, Rhapsodie Espagnole, Le Tombeau de Couperin, La Valse, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Visit for more information

Ple ase note, customers using Macintosh computers running macOS Catalina (version 10.5) have reported hardware compatibility issues with this product. If you encounter these issues, we recommend copying the entire contents of the disk to a contained folder on a thumb drive or other storage device for use on your Mac.

By Philip Sparke. (Score). ANGLO MUSIC PRESS. Size 9.5x13.3 inches. 70 pages. Published by Anglo Music.

SKU: SU.00220180

Composed by Maurice Ravel. Strings, Contrabass. CD (PDF Scores). CD Sheet Music #00220180. Published by CD Sheet Music (SU.00220180).

The complete Double Bass parts [CD-ROM] for the 46 orchestral works included in The Orchestra Musician's CD-ROM Library™, Volume 7: Ravel, Elgar and more. If these parts were purchased separately, this collection could cost several hundred dollars. Parts are easily viewable and printable on either PC or Mac using embedded Adobe® Reader technology. Contents: CHADWICK Symphonic Sketches; DELIUS Brigg Fair, In a Summer Garden, On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, Summer Night on the River; D'INDY Symphony on a French Mountain Air; DUKAS Symphony in C, La Péri, Sorcerer's Apprentice; ELGAR Cockaigne Overture, Enigma Variations, Falstaff, Froissart, In the South, Introduction and Allegro, Pomp and Circumstance Marches 1-4, Serenade for Strings, Cello Concerto, Violin Concerto, Symphonies 1 & 2; GRIFFES Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Poem for Flute, White Peackock; HOLST The Planets; NIELSEN Symphonies 1-5, Violin Concerto, Helios Overture, Maskarade Overture and Dance; RAVEL Alborada del gracioso, Daphnis et Chloé Suites 1 & 2, Mother Goose Suite, Pavane pour une infante défunte, Rhapsodie Espagnole, Le Tombeau de Couperin, La Valse, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Visit for more information

Ple ase note, customers using Macintosh computers running macOS Catalina (version 10.5) have reported hardware compatibility issues with this product. If you encounter these issues, we recommend copying the entire contents of the disk to a contained folder on a thumb drive or other storage device for use on your Mac.