(Symphonic Rhapsody on America the Beautiful). Composed by James Curnow. For Concert Band (Score and Parts). FlexBand. Grade 2-3. Published by Hal Leonard

By James Curnow. Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Published by Hal Leonard.

Full Score. By Morton Gould. (score). Orchestra. Size 9x12 inches. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-340-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2012. 44 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 340-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-340-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains was commissioned by the Northern California Band Directors' Association to honour their 50th Anniversary in 2012. The first performance was given by the Association’s 2012 Honor Band, conducted by Dr Royce Trevis, in the Harlen Adams Theater, California State University, Chico, California, on 4th February that year.The brief for the commission asked for a piece that celebrated the United States’ natural resources and composer Philip Sparke turned to Katharine Lee Bates’s lyrics for the song America the Beautiful, of which the first and last verses are:O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purplemountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaThe three movements each take their title from these verses:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: Opening with filigree woodwind figuring, this movement aims to recreate the light and lightness of a spring sky, birds and blossoms floating on gentle breezes.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: A vivacious celebration of water bubbling in streams, rivers and lakes.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties: A slow final movement representing an awe-inspiring range of mountains

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains is geschreven in opdracht van de Northern California Band Directors' Association, ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig jubileum van deze organisatie, dat in 2012 werd gevierd. De première werd op 4 februari van dat jaar onder leiding van dirigent Royce Trevis uitgevoerd door de Association’s 2012 Honor Band, in het Harlen Adams Theater, California State University, Chico, Californië.De componist kreeg het verzoek een werk te schrijven dat een lofzang zou zijn op alles wat de natuur van Verenigde Staten te bieden heeft. Philip Sparke gebruikte de tekst van Katharine Lee Bates voor de song America the Beautiful, waarvan heteerste en laatste couplet als volgt luiden:O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaDe titels van de drie delen van de compositie zijn ontleend aan deze coupletten:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: Dit deel, dat opent met verfijnde figuren in het hout, is een poging om het licht en de lichtheid van een lentehemel te herscheppen, met vogeltjes en bloesems die wiegen in een milde bries.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: Een levendige ode aan water dat stroomt in beken, rivieren en meren3. For Purple Mountain Majesties: Een langzaam laatste deel waarin het beeld wordt opgeroepen van een indrukwekkende bergketen

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains wurde von der Northern California Band Director’s Association (Dirigentenverband Nord-Kaliforniens) zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum im Jahr 2012 in Auftrag gegeben. Die Uraufführung mit dem Ehrenorchester 2012 des Verbands fand am 4. Februar desselben Jahre unter der Leitung von Dr. Royce Trevis im Halen Adams Theater an der California State University, Chico Kalifornien) statt.Der Kompositionsauftrag verlangte ein Stück zu Ehren der Reichtümer der Natur Amerikas. Der Komponist Philip Sparke wählte daher die erste und letzte Strophe aus Katherine Lee Bates’ Text zum Lied America the Beautiful, die da lauten:O beautiful for spaciousskies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining seaDie Titel der drei Sätze stammen alle aus diesen Strophen:1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies (O wunderschön, der weite Himmel): Mit filigranen Figuren im Holz beginnend, will dieser Satz das Licht und die Leichtigkeit des Frühlingshimmels, die Vögel und von einer sanften Brise getragene Blüten zum Leben erwecken.2. From Sea to Shining Sea (Vom Meer zum strahlenden Meer): Mit lebhafter Musik wird hier in Flüssen, Bächen und Seen sprudelndes Wasser zelebriert.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties (Die Erhabenheit der purpurrot leuchtenden Berge): Der langsame Schlusssatz richtet den Blick auf ehrfurchtgebietende Gebirge.

Of Skies, Rivers, Lakes and Mountains est une commande de la Northern California Band Directors' Association pour marquer son 50e anniversaire, en 2012. Cette œuvre a été créée par le Honor Band 2012 de l’Association sous la direction du Dr Royce Trevis au thé tre Harlen Adams de l’université de Californie Chico, Californie, le 4 février de cette même année.La commande stipulait que la pièce devait célébrer les ressources naturelles des États-Unis. Le compositeur Philip Sparke s’est donc inspiré des paroles de Katharine Lee Bates pour la chanson America the Beautiful, dont voici les premier et dernier couplets :O beautiful for spacious skies,For amberwaves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!(Oh belle pour tes vastes cieux,Tes vagues de grains ambrés,La majesté de tes montagnes violettesDominant des plaines fruitées !)America! America!God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea(Amérique ! Amérique !Dieu t’a donné sa gr ceCouronnée de la fraternité des hommesDe la mer la mer étincelante)Les trois mouvements empruntent chacun leur titre ces couplets :1. O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: S’ouvrant avec des figures en filigrane jouées par les bois, ce mouvement cherche recréer la lumière et la légèreté d’un ciel printanier, d’oiseaux et de fleurs flottant au gré d’une douce brise.2. From Sea to Shining Sea: Plein de vivacité, ce mouvement évoque les frémissements de l’eau des ruisseaux, des rivières et des lacs.3. For Purple Mountain Majesties:Le dernier mouvement, lent et majestueux, dépeint une impressionnante chaîne de montagnes.

For Five SATB Choirs. By Dan Locklair. (SATB DV A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. Size 7x10.5 inches. 14 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Composed by Christopher Goldston. For Piano. Piano Solo; Sheet; Solo. Signature Series. Patriotic. Intermediate. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Handbells Handbells, 3-5 oct. w/opt. 3-5 oct. Handchimes & Piano - Level 2

SKU: HP.2918

Composed by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Joel Raney. Hymn Arrangements, Education, Patriotic. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing Company #2918. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2918).

UPC: 763628129187.

Patri otic ballad by Samuel A. Ward This enticing hymn is about response - the invitation for us to respond to Jesus calling us. From the first chords played by piano and handbells, the listener can see the spacious skies and the amber waves of grain. This beautiful arrangement of the patriotic favorite includes lush harmonies and various techniques and timbres to embody the melting pot of diversity that our country was founded upon. Truly breathtaking.

Solo Piano

SKU: SU.19010080

For solo Piano. Composed by Craig Urquhart. Keyboard, Piano/Harpsichord. Score. Subito Music Corporation #19010080. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.19010080).

Gasparo (GSCD-306) [Albany Records] Choral Art Society of Portland, Maine; Robert Russell, conductor Brief Mass (RHL) changing perceptions & EPITAPH (HL) For Amber Waves (BH) Tapestries (SMP) Windswept (the trees) (SMP).

Handbells, Director/Piano Score - Level 2

SKU: HP.2918D

Composed by Samuel Ward. Arranged by Joel Raney. Handbell Parts. 16 pages. Hope Publishing Company #2918D. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2918D).

UPC: 763628229184.

Patri otic ballad by Samuel A. Ward This enticing hymn is about response - the invitation for us to respond to Jesus calling us. From the first chords played by piano and handbells, the listener can see the spacious skies and the amber waves of grain. This beautiful arrangement of the patriotic favorite includes lush harmonies and various techniques and timbres to embody the melting pot of diversity that our country was founded upon. Truly breathtaking.

Orchestra

SKU: SU.81001197

For Orchestra. Composed by Julia Wolfe. Orchestra. Study Score. Subito Music Corporation #81001197. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.81001197).

2(1) 222; 4331; 4perc, hp; stgs Duration: 8' Composed: 1988 Published by: Red Poppy Ltd.

Composed by Dennis Alexander, Robert D. Vandall, Christopher Goldston, Matt Schinske, Myra Schubert, and Wynn-Anne Rossi. Promotional Packet. Other. Alfred Music #00-106540. Published by Alfred Music

By Larry Norred. Arranged by Larry Norred. Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: S. Jazz Ensemble. Score and Set of Parts. Composed 2001. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.
Level: Grade 3.5.

By John Fullam, clarinet; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; The Amberg Chamber Ensemble. By Persis Parshall Vehar (1937-). For clarinet & ensemble. Mark Masters. Audio CD. Duration 73:26. Published by Mark Custom Music

Composed by Melissa Dunphy. Octavo. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8827. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

By George Frideric Handel. Score with parts. 48 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).

By Stanley Fletcher. (Viola). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Softcover. Size 8.4x11 inches. 38 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Violin and Piano. By Edward Huws Jones. (Violin). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Stanley Fletcher. (Violin). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Softcover. Size 9x12 inches. 36 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Contemporary music

SKU: RM.RUBIN4269

Composed by Philippe Forget. Musique contemporaine. Chamber music. Editions Robert Martin #RUBIN4269. Published by Editions Robert Martin (RM.RUBIN4269).

ISBN 9790560144269.

Early Music; Chamber Music for Mixed Ensembles

SKU: UT.RCF-6

Edited by Andrea Bornstein. Paperback (Soft Cover). Classical. Ut Orpheus #RCF 6. Published by Ut Orpheus (UT.RCF-6).

ISBN 9790215301511. 9 x 12 inches.

11 Fantasie a varie combinazioni di chiavi e una Caccia per voce e strumenti; 21 Fantasie (ATB); 12 Fantasie (STB); 11 Fantasie (SAT[STT])

String Quartet

SKU: SU.29020170

For String Quartet. Composed by Reinaldo Moya. Chamber Music, String Trio/Quartet/Quintet. Score & Parts. Subito Music Corporation #29020170. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.29020170).

Lush, richly textured string quartet featuring unconventional notation to create a fluid atmosphereString Quartet Duration: 8' Composed: 2014 Published by: Distributed Composer.

Violin Part Only. By Edward Huws Jones. (Violin). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 9x12 inches. 24 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Choral SSAATTBB choir, Piano (for rehearsal)

SKU: CF.CM9738

Composed by Jacob Narverud. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #CM9738. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9738).

ISBN 9781491161180. UPC: 680160919765. Key: Eb major. English. Barter by Sara Teasdale.

Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up Holding wonder in a cup.   Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms that hold, And for your spirit's still delight, Holy thoughts that star the night.   Spend all you have for loveliness, Buy it and never count the cost; For one white singing hour of peace Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath of ecstacy Give all you have been, or could be. --Barter from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman's changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death. Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels. Website: jnarverud.com YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.
Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up Holding wonder like a cup.   Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms that hold, And for your spirit's still delight, Holy thoughts that star the night.   Spend all you have for loveliness, Buy it and never count the cost; For one white singing hour of peace Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath of ecstacy Give all you have been, or could be. --Barter from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman's changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death. Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels. Website: jnarverud.com YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.
Life has loveliness to sell,All beautiful and splendid things,Blue waves whitened on a cliff,Soaring fire that sways and sings,And children's faces looking upHolding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to sell,Music like a curve of gold,Scent of pine trees in the rain,Eyes that love you, arms that hold,And for your spirit's still delight,Holy thoughts that star the night. Spend all you have for loveliness,Buy it and never count the cost;For one white singing hour of peaceCount many a year of strife well lost,And for a breath of ecstacyGive all you have been, or could be.       Â Â Â Â Â Â� �       —“Barter ” from Love Songs (1918) by Sara Teasdale Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics are noted for their classical simplicity and quiet intensity. Teasdale was born in St. Louis, Missouri and traveled to Chicago as a young woman, where she grew acquainted with Harriet Monroe and the literary circle around Poetry. Teasdale wrote seven books of poetry in her lifetime and received public admiration for her well-crafted lyrical poetry which centered on a woman’s changing perspectives of beauty, love, life, and death.Jacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American composer, arranger, and conductor. A native Kansan, Jacob is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences as well as an active guest conductor/clinician for choral festivals and all-state choirs across the United States. Many of his compositions are publisher best sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels.Website: jnarverud.com          YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud.

Alto Saxophone and Piano

SKU: BT.MUSM570367054

Composed by George Nicholson. Set (Score & Parts). University of York Music Press #MUSM570367054. Published by University of York Music Press (BT.MUSM570367054).

English.

Far Cry for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Composed 2014-5, published 2016. Duration: about 17 minutes. The composition of Far Cry arose in the first instance from a desire to write a really substantial and searching work for Anthony Brown and Leo Nicholson. But the piece was also stimulated by my experience of the Neolithic sites created by the people of Orkney around five thousand years ago. The excavations taking place on the Ness of Brodgar are revealing evidence of a highly sophisticated community with astonishingly advanced building technologies and, implicitly, a highly developed social network system to match. The larger edifices include the stone circles at Brodgar andStenness as well as numerous chambered cairns, the most celebrated of which is Maeshowe. No doubt these artificially created (and mostly sacred) spaces afforded an uncommon acoustic experience for the people of the time, and quite possibly they would have employed resonance and the properties of standing waves in their rituals to create heightened states of mind. At the beginning of Far Cry the Piano assumes the role of passive resonator, but as time goes on it contributes more and more to the musical argument and stimulates the Saxophone to ever greater flights of fancy and passion. - George Nicholson.