(Leadsheets for Performance and Personal Enjoyment). Composed by David Mcdonald. For voice solo. Sacred Vocal. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion, Mark Tree, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Shaker, Snare Drum and more.

SKU: CF.YPS261F

Composed by Kelly Dugger. Full score. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS261F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS261F).

ISBN 9781491164013. UPC: 680160922802.

Perfo rmance NotesA long, long time ago, dragons roamed the countryside and tormented the towns. Our hero has always dreamed about not killing a dragon but riding one. When the hero finds the dragon, it terrifyingly shrieks out warnings. Eventually, the dragon lays down and allows our hero to climb on. Then, we hear as the dragon magically flies with our hero on board. The dragon's shriek themes are still present, but are beautiful now, instead of scary. Having ridden the beautiful creature, our hero triumphantly returns to the village.Conductor NotesThis piece has many tricky accidentals in both keys. When the key changes are on a line break in a part, courtesy accidentals have been added. The conductor may want to explain that courtesy accidentals mean take note of the key signature. The dragon shriek solos (mm. 39–47) should be performed as raucously and loudly as possible. A superball mallet is a rubber bouncy ball on a stick; these can be purchased online. The mallet is rubbed on the instrument to create vibrations. You might also experiment using a superball mallet on the inside of a grand piano plate to be played simultaneously. Feel free to lengthen these measures (41 and 46) and get creative to make your dragon sounds last longer and be as loud and scary as possible. Perhaps these instruments could be staged in front of the band. Search YouTube for Superball mallet drum head or Superball mallet piano, or even How to build your own superball mallets..

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

SKU: CF.YPS261

Composed by Kelly Dugger. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #YPS261. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS261).

ISBN 9781491163610. UPC: 680160922406.

Perfo rmance NotesA long, long time ago, dragons roamed the countryside and tormented the towns. Our hero has always dreamed about not killing a dragon but riding one. When the hero finds the dragon, it terrifyingly shrieks out warnings. Eventually, the dragon lays down and allows our hero to climb on. Then, we hear as the dragon magically flies with our hero on board. The dragon's shriek themes are still present, but are beautiful now, instead of scary. Having ridden the beautiful creature, our hero triumphantly returns to the village.Conductor NotesThis piece has many tricky accidentals in both keys. When the key changes are on a line break in a part, courtesy accidentals have been added. The conductor may want to explain that courtesy accidentals mean take note of the key signature. The dragon shriek solos (mm. 39–47) should be performed as raucously and loudly as possible. A superball mallet is a rubber bouncy ball on a stick; these can be purchased online. The mallet is rubbed on the instrument to create vibrations. You might also experiment using a superball mallet on the inside of a grand piano plate to be played simultaneously. Feel free to lengthen these measures (41 and 46) and get creative to make your dragon sounds last longer and be as loud and scary as possible. Perhaps these instruments could be staged in front of the band. Search YouTube for Superball mallet drum head or Superball mallet piano, or even How to build your own superball mallets..

Trombone & Piano

SKU: SU.32040021

For Trombone & Piano. Composed by Amy Riebs Mills. Brass, Trumpet. Accompanied by piano. Score & Parts. Subito Music Corporation #32040021. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.32040021).

Trombone & Piano Duration: 17' Composed: 2013 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC …the audience loved Red Dragonfly. Definitely a keeper in my repertoire! Dr. James Bicigo, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of Alaska, Anchorage Virtuoso piece, the dramatic first movement opens with a Bold statement followed by the beautiful love theme. It reaches up to the Cry of the Heart, then everything ruptures and crashes. Now the trombonist must rebuild and gain strength through dramatic cadenzas until reaching the recapitulation where the opening Bold melody is transformed into a majestic march in 3/4 time. The love theme returns, and the movement ends in triumph. The second movement is a setting of the famous Japanese folksong, Red Dragonfly. The trombonist and pianist play the lovely song amidst the sound of fluttering wings that appear and disappear like memories of the heart. Thank you to the Nihon Gakugeki Kyoukai Foundation for permission to use the melody in this trombone sonata. A solo glissando opens the third movement in American folk dance style with tongue in cheek and twinkle in both eyes. The subsequent variations include a perfect triple canon, a taste of New Orleans jazz, and a dramatic augmentation which spills into a flashback of the first movement’s love theme. This melts away and we recapture a glimpse of the Red Dragonfly melody, this time growing to the Triumphant restatement of the first movement’s main theme. And finally, the exuberant coda drives to a spectacular ending. Difficulty Level: Trombone 6 (Professional) Piano 5 (Advanced) See also Red Dragonfly, Concerto for Trombone and Band for the version with band accompaniment. See composer website for audio sample.

Trombone & Band

SKU: SU.32040020

For Trombone & Band. Composed by Amy Riebs Mills. Brass, Trombone, Concert Band/Wind Ensemble. Full Score. Subito Music Corporation #32040020. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.32040020).

Solo Trombone, Band parts - picc, 2fls, 2 obs, EH, 2bsns, 3 cls, bcl, 2asx, tsx, bsx, 4 hns, 3 tpts, 3 tbns, euph, tba, timp, 3 perc Duration: 17' Composed: 2013 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC …the audience loved Red Dragonfly. Definitely a keeper in my repertoire! Dr. James Bicigo, Associate Professor of Trombone, University of Alaska, Anchorage Virtuoso piece, the dramatic first movement opens with a Bold statement followed by the beautiful love theme. It reaches up to the Cry of the Heart, then everything ruptures and crashes. Now the trombonist must rebuild and gain strength through dramatic cadenzas until reaching the recapitulation where the opening Bold melody is transformed into a majestic march in 3/4 time. The love theme returns, and the movement ends in triumph. The second movement is a setting of the famous Japanese folksong, Red Dragonfly. The trombonist and pianist play the lovely song amidst the sound of fluttering wings that appear and disappear like memories of the heart. Thank you to the Nihon Gakugeki Kyoukai Foundation for permission to use the melody in this trombone sonata. A solo glissando opens the third movement in American folk dance style with tongue in cheek and twinkle in both eyes. The subsequent variations include a perfect triple canon, a taste of New Orleans jazz, and a dramatic augmentation which spills into a flashback of the first movement’s love theme. This melts away and we recapture a glimpse of the Red Dragonfly melody, this time growing to the Triumphant restatement of the first movement’s main theme. And finally, the exuberant coda drives to a spectacular ending. Difficulty Level: Trombone 6 (Professional) Band 5 (Advanced) See also Red Dragonfly, Sonata for Trombone and Piano for the version with piano accompaniment. See composer website for audio sample. Performance materials available on rental only:.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3.5

SKU: BT.AMP-452-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert March. Score Only. Composed 2017. Anglo Music Press #AMP 452-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-452-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Song of Friendship was commissioned by the Concert Band of Jumonji University, Saitama, Japan and their conductor, Yutaka Nishida. The commission marked the 50th year of Yutaka Nishida’s involvement with bands as a player, conductor and radio presenter. The ceremonial Song of Friendship opens with an extended fanfare, largely featuring the brass section. This leads to the main theme, which develops slowly until it is played by the full band. A change of key signals a contrasting central section containing a quiet woodwind chorale, which grows until the return of the triumphant sounding main theme. Elements of the opening fanfare then close the work.

Song of Friendship werd geschreven voor het harmonieorkest van de Jumonji University in Saitama, Japan, en dirigent Yutaka Nishida. De opdracht markeerde tevens het vijftigste jaar dat Yutaka Nishida al actief was met blaasorkesten als muzikant, dirigent en radiopresentator. Song of Friendship opent met een uitgebreide fanfare waarin vooral de kopersectie aan het woord is. Dit gedeelte leidt naar het hoofdthema, dat geleidelijk verder wordt uitgewerkt tot het door het volledige orkest wordt gespeeld. Een modulatie kondigt een contrasterend middendeel aan, met een rustig koraal in het hout dat zich verder ontwikkelt tot aan de terugkeer van hettriomfantelijk klinkende hoofdthema. Het werk wordt afgesloten met elementen uit de openingsfanfare.

Song of Friendship wurde vom Blasorchester der Jumonji University in Saitama (Japan) und seinem Dirigenten Yutaka Nishida in Auftrag gegeben. Das Auftragswerk steht auch für Yutaka Nishidas über 50-jähriges Engagement im Bereich der Blasmusik als Musiker, Dirigent und Radiomoderator. Das feierliche Stück Song of Friendship beginnt mit einer ausgedehnten Fanfare, die vor allem die Blechbläser herausstellt. Diese führt zum Hauptthema, das sich langsam entwickelt, bis es schließlich vom gesamten Orchester gespielt wird. Ein Tonartwechsel leitet den gegensätzlichen Hauptteil mit einem ruhigen Choral in den Holzbläsern ein, der sich bis zur Wiederkehr destriumphierenden Hauptthemas langsam weiterentwickelt. Das Werk endet mit Elementen aus der Eröffnungsfanfare.

Song of Friendship est une commande de l’orchestre d’harmonie de l’Université de Jumonji, Saitama, Japon, et de leur chef Yutaka Nishida. La commande marque aussi la 50e année de l’engagement de Yutaka Nishida avec des bands, que ce soit comme joueur, chef d’orchestre ou présentateur radio. Le cérémonial Song of Friendship commence par une longue fanfare, mettant en scène en particulier les cuivres. Ceci nous mène au thème principal qui se développe ensuite graduellement jusqu’ une interprétation par l’ensemble entier. Une modulation signale le début de la section centrale contrastante. Elle se caractérise par un choral calme pour les bois qui se développeensuite jusqu’au retour du triomphant thème principal. Des éléments de la fanfare du début finissent alors l’œuvre.

Il celebrativo Song of Friendship si apre con un esteso tema di fanfara che presenta ampiamente la sezione degli ottoni. Questo conduce al tema principale, che si sviluppa gradualmente fino all’esecuzione da parte di tutta la banda. Un cambio di tonalit anticipa una contrastante sezione centrale che contiene un calmo corale di legni che cresce fino al ritorno trionfante del tema principale. Gli elementi musicali della fanfara d’apertura concludono l’opera.

Piano

SKU: HL.191946

Facsimile. Composed by Frederic Chopin. PWM. Classical. Hardcover. Composed 2013. 35 pages. Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne #61310142. Published by Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne (HL.191946).

ISBN 9788361142829.

The Polonaises, Op. 40 belong to that later group. They comprise two works: a Polonaise in A major and a Polonaise in C minor. These two works comprise the second opus of piano polonaises to be published by Chopin, and they form a powrful contrastwith one another, representing two varietes of the heroic polonaise: the triumphant and the tragic. They also mark a further stage in the evolution of the polonaise: on the hand, in the direction of monumentalisation; on the other, towards a gradualweakening of its dance features, so that the dance in transformed into a kind of dance fantasy.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.AMP-426-010

Droga do Nieba. Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Opening Pieces. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2017. Anglo Music Press #AMP 426-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-426-010).

English-German-French- Dutch.

The Way to Heaven was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Forcethwarted Hitler’s ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK.
The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear thesignal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadron’s Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs tointercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.

The Way to Heaven is geschreven in opdracht van de Britse Royal Air Force Music Services. In 2015 was het 75 jaar geleden dat de Slag om Engeland plaatsvond, tussen juli en oktober 1940, toen de moedige gevechtspiloten van de Royal Air Forcede ambities van Hitler om het Verenigd Koninkrijk tot capitulatie te dwingen wisten te dwarsbomen.
The Way to Heaven opent met ‘dwarrelende� � motieven in het hout en koperfanfares, die worden opgebouwd tot een climax voordat een modulatie een kort citaat van het Poolse volkslied Mazurek Dbrowskiego introduceert. Dit sterft weg endan horen we het alarmsignaal voor het opstijgen van de vliegtuigen, en het schorre geluid van de Merlin-motoren voordat de gevechtstoestellen de lucht in gaan. Dit leidt tot het belangrijkste thematische materiaal van het werk, dat de ‘vlucht naarde hemel’ van het 303 Squadron beschrijft tijdens de klim omhoog met als doel het onderscheppen van de Duitse Messerschmitts Bf 109. Een toespeling op het Poolse volkslied brengt het werk naar zijn triomfantelijke slot.

The Way to Heaven wurde von den Royal Air Force Music Services in Auftrag gegeben. 2015 jährte sich die Luftschlacht um England, die von Juli bis Oktober 1940 stattgefunden hat, zum 75. Mal. Die mutigen Jagdflieger der Royal Air Force hattenHitlers Ambitionen einer Invasion Englands verhindert.
The Way to Heaven beginnt mit einer unruhigen Figur in den Holzbläsern und mit Blechbläser-Fanfaren, die sich zu einem Höhepunkt aufbauen, bevor ein Tonartwechsel einen kurzen Verweis auf die polnische Nationalhymne Mazurek Dbrowskiego“ einleitet. Dies verklingt langsam und man hört das Signal zum Kampf und das Dröhnen der Merlin-Triebwerke der Staffeln, die vor dem Start zum Leben erwachen und sich aufstellen. Dies führt zum Hauptthema des Werkes, das den Flug in den Himmel vonStaffel 303 beschreibt, um die herankommenden Messerschmidt 109 abzufangen. Es klingt nochmals kurz die polnische Nationalhymne an, bevor das Stück mit einem triumphalen Schluss endet.

The Way to Heaven est une commande des services de musique de la Royal Air Force. 2015 a marqué le 75e anniversaire de la Bataille d’Angleterre qui eut lieu de juillet octobre 1940, et durant laquelle les courageux pilotes de chasse de laRoyal Air Force entravèrent les ambitions d’Hitler d’envahir le Royaume-Uni.
The Way to Heaven commence par des motifs tremblants pour bois et des fanfares de cuivres qui se développent vers une apogée ; ensuite une modulation introduit une courte citation de l’hymne national polonais, Mazurek Dbrowskiego. Alorsque ces idées s’affaiblissent, on entend le signal pour décoller en urgence, puis le son rauque des moteurs Merlin de l’escadron mis en marche, avant que les avions ne s’alignent pour décoller. Ceci mène au matériel thématique principal de l’œuvrequi dépeint le vol vers le ciel de l’escadron 303 alors qu’il monte pour intercepter les Messerschmitt 109 entrants. Une brève allusion l’hymne national polonais mène la fin triomphante de l’œuvre.
Way to Heaven (La strada per il Paradiso) è stata commissionato dai Servizi Musicali della Royal Air Force britannica. Nel 2015 è stato ricordato il 75° anniversario della Battaglia d'Inghilterra, che ebbe luogo tra luglio e ottobre del 1940, quando i coraggiosi piloti della RAF impedirono le ambizioni di Hitler, che voleva invadere il Regno Unito.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.AMP-426-140

Droga do Nieba. Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Opening Pieces. Score Only. Composed 2017. Anglo Music Press #AMP 426-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-426-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

The Way to Heaven was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Forcethwarted Hitler’s ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK.
The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear thesignal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadron’s Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs tointercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.

The Way to Heaven<+O> is geschreven in opdracht van de Britse Royal Air Force Music Services. In 2015 was het 75 jaar geleden dat de Slag om Engeland plaatsvond, tussen juli en oktober 1940, toen de moedige gevechtspiloten van de Royal Air Forcede ambities van Hitler om het Verenigd Koninkrijk tot capitulatie te dwingen wisten te dwarsbomen.
The Way to Heaven opent met ‘dwarrelende� � motieven in het hout en koperfanfares, die worden opgebouwd tot een climax voordat een modulatie een kort citaat van het Poolse volkslied Mazurek Dbrowskiego introduceert. Dit sterft weg endan horen we het alarmsignaal voor het opstijgen van de vliegtuigen, en het schorre geluid van de Merlin-motoren voordat de gevechtstoestellen de lucht in gaan. Dit leidt tot het belangrijkste thematische materiaal van het werk, dat de ‘vlucht naarde hemel’ van het 303 Squadron beschrijft tijdens de klim omhoog met als doel het onderscheppen van de Duitse Messerschmitts Bf 109. Een toespeling op het Poolse volkslied brengt het werk naar zijn triomfantelijke slot.

The Way to Heaven wurde von den Royal Air Force Music Services in Auftrag gegeben. 2015 jährte sich die Luftschlacht um England, die von Juli bis Oktober 1940 stattgefunden hat, zum 75. Mal. Die mutigen Jagdflieger der Royal Air Force hattenHitlers Ambitionen einer Invasion Englands verhindert.
The Way to Heaven beginnt mit einer unruhigen Figur in den Holzbläsern und mit Blechbläser-Fanfaren, die sich zu einem Höhepunkt aufbauen, bevor ein Tonartwechsel einen kurzen Verweis auf die polnische Nationalhymne Mazurek Dbrowskiego“ einleitet. Dies verklingt langsam und man hört das Signal zum Kampf und das Dröhnen der Merlin-Triebwerke der Staffeln, die vor dem Start zum Leben erwachen und sich aufstellen. Dies führt zum Hauptthema des Werkes, das den Flug in den Himmel vonStaffel 303 beschreibt um die herankommenden Messerschmidt 109 abzufangen. Es klingt nochmals kurz die polnische Nationalhymne an, bevor das Stück mit einem triumphalen Schluss endet.

The Way to Heaven est une commande des services de musique de la Royal Air Force. 2015 a marqué le 75e anniversaire de la Bataille d’Angleterre qui eut lieu de juillet octobre 1940, et durant laquelle les courageux pilotes de chasse de laRoyal Air Force entravèrent les ambitions d’Hitler d’envahir le Royaume-Uni.
The Way to Heaven commence par des motifs tremblants pour bois et des fanfares de cuivres qui se développent vers une apogée ; ensuite une modulation introduit une courte citation de l’hymne national polonais, Mazurek Dbrowskiego. Alorsque ces idées s’affaiblissent, on entend le signal pour décoller en urgence, puis le son rauque des moteurs Merlin de l’escadron mis en marche, avant que les avions ne s’alignent pour décoller. Ceci mène au matériel thématique principal de l’œuvrequi dépeint le vol vers le ciel de l’escadron 303 alors qu’il monte pour intercepter les Messerschmitt 109 entrants. Une brève allusion l’hymne national polonais mène la fin triomphante de l’œuvre.
Way to Heaven (La strada per il Paradiso) è stata commissionato dai Servizi Musicali della Royal Air Force britannica. Nel 2015 è stato ricordato il 75° anniversario della Battaglia d'Inghilterra, che ebbe luogo tra luglio e ottobre del 1940, quando i coraggiosi piloti della RAF impedirono le ambizioni di Hitler, che voleva invadere il Regno Unito.

Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trumpets ad lib. (in rear of hall), Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Cele, Contrabassoon, Cymbals, English Horn, Gong, Harp, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Tuba

SKU: PR.47600137L

Composed by Radie Britain. This edition: Large Score. Contemporary. Large Score. With Standard notation. Composed 1946. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #476-00137L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.47600137L).

UPC: 680160637157. 11x17 inches.

This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseperable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ehical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing conficence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.

Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trumpets ad lib. (in rear of hall), Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Cele, Contrabassoon, Cymbals, English Horn, Gong, Harp, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Tuba

SKU: PR.476001370

Composed by Radie Britain. This edition: Study Score. Contemporary. Full score. With Standard notation. Composed 1946. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #476-00137. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.476001370).

UPC: 680160637140. 9x12 inches.

This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseparable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ethical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing confidence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.

Grade 3 - Score Only. Composed by William Himes. Curnow Music Concert Band. 24 pages. Curnow Music #1795140. Published by Curnow Music

Jericho. (Grade 3 - Score and Parts). By William Himes. Curnow Music Concert Band. Grade 3. Curnow Music #001795. Published by Curnow

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

SKU: CF.YAS131

Composed by George Sweet. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+5+8+5+5+2+8 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 6 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS131. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS131).

ISBN 9780825894671. UPC: 798408094676. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.

If you are looking to work on the musicality of your ensemble this year, look no further than this beautiful new piece from composer George Sweet. Lush harmonies and cascading sounds make this a wonderful piece of music. It is contemporary and fresh and uses all of the forces of the string orchestra to great effect. An elegant choice for your next concert or festival performance.
The title, A Silent Echo, refers to the lasting influence, or echo, that a singular event can have on the period of time following it. These echoes can result from events which range from triumphant to tragic. The resulting echo has a lasting influence, which can still be felt, on both private and public levels, long after the causal event has transpired. The piece opens with a series of inverted pyramid chords. Make sure that each voice is balanced properly with the others, so that all of the notes of the resulting chord blend together evenly. The main theme appears at m. 9 in the first violins. Once again, be careful to balance this section so that the resulting dissonances fit within the chord. The second violins play the melody at m. 19, which leads to a short B-section at m. 29. Be careful not to lose momentum when playing the pyramid chords directly preceding the B-material. After both A- and B-themes are presented again, new material occurs at m. 54 and leads the piece through a vibrant C-section that reaches a climax at m. 63. Both A- and B-themes are then restated which brings the piece to a quiet and subdued close.

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

Composed by Robert Buckley. MusicWorks Grade 3. Concert. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS245F

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Yas. Full score. Duration 3 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS245F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS245F).

ISBN 9781491165379. UPC: 680160924288. Key: E minor.

This courageous and forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Fearless legends are heard in the determined theme, punctuated with heavy staccato accompaniments, meant to be played marcato style on the string. Set in E minor, the piece allows cello players to explore extended F# finger patterns as upper strings get to practice a few high-3 sharp accidentals. The character of the piece is found in the rising and falling dynamics that depict the inevitable defeats, but also glory of victory of battle. After a brief respite in a lyrical middle section, the steady march returns in the low strings, bringing the ensemble back to a triumphant conclusion.

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 violin 1, violin 2, violin 3, viola, cello, bass - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YAS245

Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. Yas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 3 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS245. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS245).

ISBN 9781491164976. UPC: 680160923885. Key: E minor.

This courageous and forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Fearless legends are heard in the determined theme, punctuated with heavy staccato accompaniments, meant to be played marcato style on the string. Set in E minor, the piece allows cello players to explore extended F# finger patterns as upper strings get to practice a few high-3 sharp accidentals. The character of the piece is found in the rising and falling dynamics that depict the inevitable defeats, but also glory of victory of battle. After a brief respite in a lyrical middle section, the steady march returns in the low strings, bringing the ensemble back to a triumphant conclusion.

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

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: FJ.B1464S

Score Only. Composed by Timothy Loest. Concert Band. FJH Starter Series. Form: March. Score. Duration 1:20. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1464S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1464S).

English.

Open your next concert with this triumphant march featuring bold themes and powerful harmonies. Conveying courage, character and the indomitable human spirit, this heroic work in grand style uses just six notes in an epic scale. Magnificent!

About FJH Starter Series

Int roduction to Beginning Band - Ideal for the first several months of instruction. These pieces are a comfortable length for students (about a half page of music) and are playable with as few as five instruments. All instruments are limited to a 6-note diatonic range. Several supplemental exercises are included to help teach different elements of each piece. Grade .5

Score and Parts Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44013334

Concert Band Score and Parts. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Classical. Softcover. Duration 275 seconds. Anglo Music Press #AMP426010. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44013334).

The Way to Heaven was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force thwarted Hitler's ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK. The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear the signal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadrons Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs to intercept the incoming Messerschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44013335

Concert Band Score. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Classical. Softcover. Duration 250 seconds. Anglo Music Press #AMP426140. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44013335).

UPC: 888680922948.

The Way to Heaven was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Music Services. 2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, when the courageous fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force thwarted Hitler's ambitions to launch an invasion on the UK. The Way to Heaven opens with fluttering woodwind figures and brass fanfares, which build to a climax before a change of key introduces a short quotation for the Polish National Anthem - Mazurek Dbrowskiego. This fades and you can hear the signal to scramble and the throaty sounds of the squadrons Merlin engines bursting into life before they line up to take off. This leads to the main thematic material of the work, which depicts the heaven-bound flight of 303 Squadron as it climbs to intercept the incomingMesserschmitt 109s. A brief allusion to the Polish national anthem brings the piece to a triumphant close.

3-6 octave handbells - Grade 3-

SKU: BP.HB529

Composed by Jason W. Krug. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Handbell choir music. Handbell score. Beckenhorst Press #HB529. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB529).

UPC: 748769305294.

Arrag ed for 3-6 octave handbell choir withoptional 2 octaves of handchimes, level 3-. From its haunting opening iteration of the theme, this arrangement of the stirring Navy Hymn is sure to touch the hearts of your listeners. A more flowing second verse gives way to a reflective third verse and a final triumphant closing verse. Unexpected harmonies abound, adding a hint of freshness to this well-loved tune.

By Andrew Boysen Jr.. For Concert Band. Bandworks. Grade 3.5. Score and set of parts

Concert Band/Harmonie (Score) - Grade 5

SKU: HL.44012271

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2013. Anglo Music Press #AMP358140. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44012271).

UPC: 888680057664. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Looking Up, Moving On was commissioned by the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and was part of a tour programme they gave in May 2012, a tour which included many areas that had been devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.The theme of the piece is the powerful ability of mankind to overcome such disasters and look forward to a positive future; it opens in an appropriately optimistic mood, featuring bright orchestral colours and extensive syncopation. A chorale-like fanfare is soon introduced on horns and euphonium, answered by chirpy woodwinds. The mood subsides until an alto saxophone introduces a brief quotation from the composer's The Sun Will RiseAgain, which was written to raise funds for victims of the 2011 disaster. The mood soon changes and the horns introduce a noble theme under woodwind flourishes. This leads to the main Vivo section of the piece which is characterised again by strong syncopations as part of a florid theme in the low woodwinds. This melody undergoes varied development by all sections of the band until the horn fanfare returns triumphally on the brass. This is extended and leads to a faster coda which brings together previous material in counterpoint to close the work in optimistic mood.

Looking Up, Moving On is gecomponeerd in opdracht van het Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Het werk maakte deel uit van een programma uit mei 2012, dat werd uitgevoerd tijdens een tournee waarbij veel regio's werden bezocht die waren verwoest door de aardbeving en tsunami van 2011.Het thema van het werk is het buitengewone vermogen van de mens om dergelijke rampen te boven te komen en vooruit te kijken naar een positieve toekomst. De opening is dan ook optimistisch van karakter, met heldere orkestrale kleuren en een rijkelijke syncopering. Al snel wordt er een koraalachtige fanfare geintroduceerd door de hoorns en het euphonium, waarop een levendig antwoord volgt in dehoutblazerssectie. De sfeer wordt dan steeds kalmer totdat een altsaxofoon een kort citaat laat horen uit een eerder werk van de componist, The Sun Will Rise Again, dat werd geschreven om geld in te zamelen voor de slachtoffers van de ramp uit 2011. De stemming slaat vlug weer om: de hoorns introduceren een nobel thema, dat weerklinkt onder versieringen in het hout. Dit leidt naar het Vivo, het hoofdgedeelte, dat eveneens wordt gekenmerkt door sterke syncoperingen, als onderdeel van een sierlijk thema in het lage hout. De melodie ondergaat een gevarieerde ontwikkeling binnen alle secties van het orkest, totdat de hoornfanfare op triomfantelijke wijze terugkeert in het koper. De fanfare wordt vervolgens verder uitgewerkt en voert ons mee naar een snellere coda, die voorafgaand materiaal in contrapunt samenbrengt en de compositie in optimistische stemming afsluit.

Looking Up, Moving Down wurde vom Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra in Auftrag gegeben und war Teil des Konzertprogramms einer Tour im Mai 2012, welche viele Gebiete einschloss, die vom Erdbeben und Tsunami im Jahr 2011 zerstort worden waren. Thema dieses Stuckes ist die gewaltige Fahigkeit der Menschheit, uber solche Katastrophen hinwegzukommen und voll Optimismus in die Zukunft zu blicken; es beginnt dementsprechend in einer positiven Stimmung mit strahlenden Orchesterfarben und einer ausgepragten Synkopierung. Schon bald wird eine choralartige Fanfare auf den Hornern und im Euphonium vorgestellt, die von munteren Holzblasern beantwortet wird. Die Stimmung flaut ab, bis einAltsaxophon ein kurzes Zitat aus The Sun Will Rise Again anspielt, das der Komponist zur Spendenbeschaffung fur die Opfer des Unglucks 2011 geschrieben hatte. Kurz darauf folgt ein Stimmungswechsel und die Horner prasentieren ein stattliches Thema, begleitet von Fanfaren in den Holzblasern. Dies fuhrt zum mit Vivo uberschriebenen Hauptteil des Stuckes, der wiederum von starken Synkopierungen gepragt ist, die Teil eines bluhenden Themas in den tiefen Holzblasern sind. Diese Melodie durchlauft eine vielgestaltige Entwicklung durch alle Instrumentengruppen des Blasorchesters, bis das Blech mit der Hornfanfare triumphal zuruckkehrt. Dies wird erweitert und fuhrt zu einer schnelleren Coda, in dem verschiedenes zuvor gehortes Material kontrapunktisch zusammenkommt, um das Werk in einer optimistischen Stimmung zu beenden.

Looking Up, Moving On est une commande du Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Cette piece faisait partie du programme de la tournee effectuee par l'orchestre en mai 2012, qui s'est produit dans de nombreuses regions devastees par le tremblement de terre et le tsunami de 2011.La composition a pour theme l'immense capacite humaine a surmonter de telles catastrophes et envisager l'avenir de facon positive. Elle debute justement dans un climat optimiste comportant de vives couleurs orchestrales et des passages syncopes. Les cors et les euphonium introduisent bientot une fanfare en forme de choral a laquelle repondent des bois petillants. L'ambiance s'apaise jusqu'a ce qu'unsaxophone alto introduise un court extrait de The Sun Will Rise Again, du meme compositeur, une piece ecrite pour collecter des fonds en faveur des victimes du desastre de 2011. Le climat change hativement lorsque les cors introduisent un theme noble par-dessus des fioritures executees par les bois. Vient ensuite la principale section vivo de la piece, qui se caracterise, encore une fois, par des syncopes tres marquees dans le cadre d'un theme fleuri assure dans le registre grave des bois. Cette melodie fait l'objet de divers developpements par tous les pupitres de l'orchestre jusqu'au retour triomphant de la fanfare soutenue par les cuivres. Celle-ci se prolonge pour mener a une coda plus rapide qui rassemble les elements precedents en contrepoint pour clore la piece dans un climat optimiste.

Concert Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.81-CB224480

A Gladiator Story. Composed by David Marlatt. Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:50. Eighth Note Publications #81-CB224480. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-CB224480).

ISBN 9781778930478. UPC: 685462030484. English.

Fortune Favors the Bold by David Marlatt is a dynamic and exciting piece that captures the trials, tribulations, and victories in the life of an ancient gladiator. Triumphant fanfares herald him into the great Colosseum as he clashes with many foes. Bravery and skill are what keep him alive. Between battles he is reflective and contemplative. Could this be his final fight? With conviction and courage he rises to meet his next opponent, fighting with all his strength and daring. More fanfares announce his victory, but will this success be the one to grant him his freedom? There are solo opportunities for flute, alto sax, baritone, and bass clarinet. (4:50).

Accompaniment CDs Contralto Songs. Performed by Various. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. CD only. Size 9x12 inches. 8 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

The New Imperial Edition. By Various. Arranged by Sydney Northcote. (Contralto). Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. 112 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Composed by Sondra K. Tucker. Sacred. Solo part and accompaniment. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.97-7777).

Edited by Gilbert M. Martin. Arranged by Gilbert M. Martin. For Organ solo. Gilbert M. Martin an Organ Series. Organ and Sacred. Level: Medium Adult. 74 pages. Duration 41 min, 40 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

(Harp Solo). For Harp, Folk Harp. Harp. 62 pages. Hal Leonard #0960299025. Published by Hal Leonard