Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3

SKU: CF.AS144

Composed by William Grant Still. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Set of Score and Parts. 10+2+24+16+10+10+16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #AS144. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.AS144).

ISBN 9781491160602. UPC: 680160919192.

Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for Full Orchestra, this slightly abridged version for String Orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for Full Orchestra, this slightly abridged version for String Orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the Dean of African American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed Symphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the “Dean of African American Composers”, William Grant Still’s illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimedSymphony No. 1, the Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still’s Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled “Song of a New Race”, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still’s vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harppart, honoring the legacy of one of America’s greatest composers.

Arranged by Philip Kern. For Choir. (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.126813

Composed by Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory. Caldwell and Ivory. Afro-Cuban, Children'S Choir, Concert, Cuban, Festival, Multicultural, Youth Choir. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.126813).

UPC: 888680005597. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory.

This lively Cuban folksong is a fusion of the music of the Spanish farmers with the enslaved Africans brought to the island. The song is a light-hearted song about fishing for shrimp from the “son” style of Cuban music that is the traditional root of well-known Afro-Cuban dance styles. Includes English translation.

SATB Full Score Choral; Optional Percussion (FULL SCORE)

SKU: HL.268960

Full Score. Composed by Ron Kean. Pavane Secular. Spiritual. Softcover. 112 pages. Pavane Publishing #P8002. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.268960).

UPC: 888680737153. 8.5x11.0x0.271 inches.

This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to difficult. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to â??The Equal Justice Initiative,â? a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.

SSAA Full Score Choral (Full Score)

SKU: HL.288346

Composed by Ron Kean. Pavane Secular. Concert, Festival. Softcover. 112 pages. Pavane Publishing #P8012. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.288346).

UPC: 888680910938. 8.5x11.0x0.281 inches.

This 5-movement, multi-media choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose and arrange original music and traditional spirituals in a style that is evocative of the enslaved Africans' frame of mind. The spirituals are accompanied with kalimba (thumb piano) to honor the sub-Saharan African musical tradition of connecting with ancestors and with the marimba to sound like the west African balafon. This is a work that will move an audience to tears. Medium to Advanced. The Journey of Harriet Tubman has generated a much needed discussion of African American enslavement and and cultural appropriation. The composer has dedicated half of his royalties from this work to The Equal Justice Initiative, a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. Please visit https://eji.org/about for more info.

Angel. Composed by Fadhilli William Mdawida. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. Sws. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 4 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9650. Published by Carl Fischer Music

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2607-75

Composed by Bob Hilliard. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR105). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 1994. Duration 6 minutes, 1 second. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2607-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2607-75).

Exciting music based on a Nigerian folk hymn, Quincy Hilliard's setting is perfect for contest or concert use. Interesting harmonies, beautiful tone colors and driving polyrhythms all combine to make this a very appealing selection, especially for groups with large percussion sections. Give your students a glimpse of music from another culture rarely heard or performed by wind bands. Truly Exceptional!

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For handbell choir (3 octaves)/handchimes. Devotion, Hymntune, Sacred. Grade 1 . Handbell score. 36 pages

Piano Solo

SKU: AP.36-M321691

Composed by Robert Nathaniel Dett. Performance Music Ensemble; Solo Piano. Ludwig Masters. Score and Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-M321691. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-M321691).

UPC: 660355010828. English.

"In the Bottoms" is a Suite of five numbers giving pictures of moods or scenes peculiar to African-American life in the river bottoms of the South.  It is similar in its expression, and in a way continuation, of the sentiments already set forth in the "Magnolia Suite," but suggests ideas incidental to life in a more particular geographic territory.  Movements: 1. Prelude (Night)  2. His Song  3. Honey (Humoresque)  4. Barcarolle (Morning)  5. Dance (Juba).

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Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3

SKU: CF.AS144F

Composed by William Grant Still. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Full score. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #AS144F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.AS144F).

ISBN 9781491160893. UPC: 680160919499.

Often referred to as the Dean of African-American Composers, William Grant Still's illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimed first symphony, Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still's Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled Song of a New Race, infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still's vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harp part, honoring the legacy of one of America's greatest composers.
Often referred to as the “Dean of African-American Composers,” William Grant Still’s illustrious career contained many ground-breaking achievements. Following the massive success of his critically acclaimedfirst symphony, Afro-American Symphony (1930), Still’s Symphony No. 2 was premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of conductor Leopold Stokowski. The work, subtitled “Song of a New Race,” infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect Still’s vision of an increasingly diverse American culture. Slow, dreamy themes are expressed through lush harmonies utilizing thick textures along with solo and divisi playing. The tension between traditional and jazz idioms is felt in the push and pull of shifting tempo and tonality. Originally composed for full orchestra, this slightly abridged version for string orchestra includes the original harppart, honoring the legacy of one of America’s greatest composers.

By Deborah Baker Monday. For string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd Violin/Viola TC (3) and piano. Standard string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd Violin/Viola TC (3) and piano. Playground String Orchestra series. Grade 1.5. Score and parts. Duration 1 minute 55 seconds. Published by Kendor Music Inc

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9430

Entrance and Communion Antiphons for the Church Year. Composed by M. Roger Holland, II. Palm Sunday B. Sacred. With guitar chord names. 64 pages. GIA Publications #9430. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9430).

UPC: 785147943006. English. Text Source: Vv. The Grail, 1963, 1. Ps. 91:15-16, Ps. 91:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 14-15, 2. Mt. 4:4, Ps. 19:8, 10, 11, 12-13, 15, 3. Ps. 27:8-9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13-14, 4. Mt. 21:9, Ps. 118:29, 22-23, 27bc-28, 5. Lk. 24:34, Rev. 1:6, Ps. 98:1, 2-3ab, 3. Scripture: Psalm 91:15–16, Psalm 91:1–2, 8–9, 10–11, 14–15, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 19:8, 10, 11, 12–13, 15, Psalm 27:8–9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13–14, Matthew 21:9, Psalm 118:29, 22–23, 27bc–28, Luke 24:34, Reveleation 1:6, Psalm 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4.

Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use these pieces on the appointed day for entrance or communion processionals. Others may find use for them throughout the entire year, perhaps using them as a weekly song through the season. The songs work well as stand-alone processional pieces and many choirs will want to use them as choir anthems or congregational songs during the preparation of the gifts and altar. While utilizing official texts of the Roman rite, they can be used by congregations of any denomination. Roger explores the wide breadth that is African American music, you’ll find lyric ballades, spiritualinspired offerings, gospel-style songs, and pieces with a more uptempo feel. This is the third volume in this series. Contains: When He Calls on Me • Not by Bread Alone • Hide Not Your Face • Hosanna • The Lord Is Truly Risen, Alleluia For cantor or soloist.

(20 inspirational songs for schools and communities). By Brenda Rattray. For choir and piano. Book; CD; Classroom/Pre-School; General Music and Classroom Publications; Other Classroom. Faber Edition. Book and 2 CDs. Published by Faber Music

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.31008M

Perfect binding. Blues. Book and online audio. 160 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31008M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31008M).

ISBN 9781513467016. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Blind Lemon Jefferson was a trail blazer, both as a singer and guitarist, but also as a commercial phenomenon, for he was the first blues musician to establish the tremendous appeal that blues, as played and sung by rural African American folk, had for the record-buying public. It is no exaggeration to say that the sales of Lemon’s records paved the way for a host of other solo rural blues musicians to record in his wake and made the record companies more willing to give other musicians a chance, in the hopes of achieving similar success. 

Lemon ’s record sales weren’t what made him a great musician, though - that could only be attributed to his startlingly virtuosic guitar - playing and soulful singing, developed over years of busking, building on his natural gifts with a great deal of practice and work. In the Guitar of Blind Lemon Jefferson author John Miller presents transcriptions, in standard notation and tablature, of 22 of Lemon’s greatest performances, with an additional essay examining Lemon’s senses of time and phrasing and his picking techniques. Also included is a download link to all the original recordings. 

To present a picture of Lemon the man, noted blues researchers Alan Governar and Kip Lornell have contributed an essay focusing on Lemon’s early life, the origins of his music, and his time spent in a musical partnership with Lead Belly. Links are provided to downloadable performances of the songs in the book from which the transcriptions were made, so that you can have Lemon’s sound in your head as you learn to play his songs.

Blind Lemon Jefferson was remarkable, even in a style that abounded in great musicians, and some measure of his influence can be seen in the fact that musicians recorded in the 1960s, more than thirty years after his death, were still covering his songs and stealing guitar licks from him. The Guitar of Blind Lemon Jefferson gives you the resources needed to learn what was so special about Lemon’s music, and to experience his musical excellence from inside the music itself.

Titles include: One Dime Blues, Got The Blues, Dry Southern Blues, Big Night Blues, Rabbit Foot Blues, Shuckin' Sugar Blues, Where Shall I Be, Wartime Blues, Black Horse Blues, Prison Cell Blues, Piney Woods Money Mama, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, He Arose From The Dead, Beggin' Back, Broke And Hungry, Bad Luck Blues, Matchbox Blues, Lemon's Worried Blues, That Crawlin' Baby Blues, Easy Rider Blues, Stocking Feet Blues and Right of Way Blues

Level 2/3 • 160 pages • Direct download link to audio files. 

By Paul Simon. For guitar. Little Black Songbook. The little book with all the BIG songs. Folk. Level: Easy. Lyric and Chord Book. 224 pages. Published by Music Sales.

By Tammy Waldrop. For handbells (2-3 octaves) / handchimes (2-3 octaves). Handbell sheet. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company. (20/1380L)
Level: Level 2.

Arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Folk Song; Spiritual. Level: 3 (grade 3). Conductor Score and Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

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

SKU: CF.CAS160

From Three Short Pieces for Organ. Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Robert Debbaut. Cas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 3 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #CAS160. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS160).

ISBN 9781491165058. UPC: 680160923960. Key: C major.

The story of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is of a rising star composer, one with a significant gift for melody and a simple lyricism, who embraced the previously unexplored song and dance forms from his father’s native west Africa and incorporated them into his own very European art music. Coleridge-Taylor began playing the violin at age five and by age fifteen wasadmitted to London’s Royal College of Music, where he studied both violin and composition and composed his first works. The simply titled Melody is taken from Three Short Pieces for Organ, a set of pieces originally published in Novello’s Album for the Organ, No. 3 (1898). While certainly typical of the late nineteenth century, many of Coleridge-Taylor's creations display inspiration by African musical elements much like spirituals inspired Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony.

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

SKU: CF.CAS160F

From Three Short Pieces for Organ. Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Robert Debbaut. Cas. Full score. Duration 3 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #CAS160F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS160F).

ISBN 9781491165454. UPC: 680160924363. Key: C major.

The story of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor is of a rising star composer, one with a significant gift for melody and a simple lyricism, who embraced the previously unexplored song and dance forms from his father’s native west Africa and incorporated them into his own very European art music. Coleridge-Taylor began playing the violin at age five and by age fifteen wasadmitted to London’s Royal College of Music, where he studied both violin and composition and composed his first works. The simply-titled Melody is taken from Three Short Pieces for Organ - a set of pieces originally published in Novello’s Album for the Organ, No. 3 (1898). While certainly typical of the late 19th century, many of Coleridge-Taylor's creations display inspiration by African musical elements much like spirituals inspired Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony.

By Michael Burkhardt. For keyboard, optional Orff Instruments or handbells (Unison Treble Voices, 2-part Equal Voices, 2-part Mixed Voices, 2-part Women's Voices, 3-part Women's Voices, SSAA choir, 3-part Men's Voices, TTBB choir, 3-part Treble Voices, Four-Part Treble Voices, or SATB). Choral Music. Choral. Spiritual. Easy to Medium. Choral Score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

By Andy Clark. Solo. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Ensemble. Grade 2.5. Score and set of parts. Composed 2001. Duration 3 minutes, 50 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

(A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring New Techniques and Styles from Hip-Hop to Jazz). By Pete Sweeney. For Drumset. Artist/Personality; Book; CD; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum Set Method or Collection. Style Resource Series. Jazz; Rock. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

A Cross-Cultural Curricular Supplement. Composed by Will Schmid. ExpressiveArts. Collection, Elementary, Middle School, Multicultural, World Music. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. For 3-5 octave Handbells. Sacred, Contemporary, General. Grade 3. Handbell score. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.118807

Discovery Level 3. Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Cristi Cary Miller. Discovery Choral. African-American, Carol, Christmas Sacred, Concert, Male Voices, Middle School, Spiritual. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.118807).

UPC: 884088901486. 5x5 inches.

Layered voice parts open and close this fresh and contemporary spiritual setting with a fun male voice style that will be instantly appealing for middle school Tenor Bass ensembles! Optional shaker and congas will be a fun addition! Discovery Level 3. Available separately: TTB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.