Grade 4

SKU: CL.012-3160-75

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Classics Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR318). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2001. Duration 6 minutes, 51 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3160-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3160-75).

David Shaffer 's most impressive work to date is based on the famous Largo (Goin' Home) Section of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Contains magnificent writing that provides all sections of the band with equal chances to shine. Especially suited for bands in concert or contest, this exceptional tour-de-force for mature bands is destined to become an important and popular addition to the wind band repertoire. Very Highly Recommended!!

About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series

Und er the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!

Viola (solo: pno - 2(picc).2.2.2 - 4.2.3.0 - timp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-15152-19

Urtext. Composed by Edvard Grieg. Edited by Emil-Gunter Heinemann. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library).

In Cooperation with G. Henle Verlag

Solo concerto; Romantic. Part. 12 pages. Duration 30'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 15152-19. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-15152-19).

ISBN 9790004344071. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The piano concerto in a minor stands out in Edvard Grieg's oeuvre. Besides this famous concerto, he composed only a few other large orchestral works. Because of its popularity even in Grieg's lifetime, it was often performed, not least by the composer himself. So it is not surprising that Grieg made many changes to the score up to 1907. But at the same time, the concerto's size, form and substance remained completely unaltered. Interventions in the piano part basically involved subtleties of nuance, and only a very few places in the music text were altered. The situation was different with the orchestration. Here Grieg was keen to experiment and kept filing away at the orchestra sound right up to the last. Melodies were moved to other instruments, accompanying string chords were reconstructed, and above all the list of scored instruments was changed. The main source of the Urtext edition by Ernst-Gunter Heinemann is the new edition of the score originally published in 1907 by C. F. Peters, thus several years after the first edition of 1872. Taken into account in the present edition are the changes that Grieg made up to the time of his death. Piano reduction and fingering by Einar Steen-Nokleberg.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1063973-140

Arranged by Masato Myokoin. New Sounds for Concert Band. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2006. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1063973-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1063973-140).

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

In 1942 Glenn Miller voluntarily joined the army and founded the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band and with his music he kept up the morale of the troops. In December 1944 he boarded an aircraft in England that would never reach its destination (France) - the plane was never found. The patriotic legend of this great composer however lives on in his music. Pennsylvania 6-5000 was one of the greatest successes of his famous band and is as popular today as it was in the 1940s.

In 1942 meldde Glenn Miller zich aan voor het Amerikaanse leger en richtte hij de Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band op. Met zijn muziek hield hij de moraal van de troepen hoog. In december 1944 ging hij in Engeland aan boord van eenvliegtuig dat zijn bestemming (Frankrijk) niet zou bereiken - het toestel werd nooit gevonden. De patriottische legende van zijn persoon leeft echter voort in zijn muziek. Pennsylvania 6-5000 is nog altijd een van de grootstesuccessen van zijn vermaarde orkest.

Das Thema des bekannten Swing-Standards Pennsylvania 6-5000 entstand im Jahr 1940 während eines dreimonatigen Engagements des Glenn-Miller-Orchesters im New Yorker Hotel Pennsylvania. Bei diesem Thema handelte es sich um nichts anderes als die Vertonung der Telefonnummer des Hotels. Kurz nach dem Aufenthalt im Hotel wurde die Aufnahme des Stückes gemacht, das sich bis heute als absoluter Dauerbrenner erwiesen hat. Masato Myokoin arrangierte die flotte Swingnummer für Blasorchester.

En 1942, Glenn Miller se met au service des forces armées américaines et fonde le Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. Il part pour l’Europe pour apporter un soutien moral aux troupes. Deux ans plus tard, il disparaît mystérieusement en Manche. Il reste pour le public une véritable légende et ses airs les plus célèbres sont dans toutes les mémoires. Pennsylvania 6-5000 reste l’un des plus grands succès de cet orchestre mythique.

Nel 1942, Glenn Miller si mette al servizio delle forze armate americane e fonda la Glenn Miller Air Force Band. Parte per l’Europa per sostenere moralmente le truppe e, due anni dopo, scompare misteriosamente nel Canale della Manica. Glenn Miller resta una vera leggenda e le sue arie sono celebri in tutto il mondo. Pennsylvania 6-5000 è uno dei più grandi successi di questa mitica orchestra.

(P+KRB)

SKU: HL.49042459

Composed by Carl Maria von Weber. Edited by Andreas Fukerider and Claudia Theis. This edition: Full-cloth binding. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Score and critical commentary, complete edition. 274 pages. Schott Music #WGA1061. Published by Schott Music (HL.49042459).

ISBN 9783795794682. 8.75x12.25x1.022 inches.

Carl Maria von Weber's fame rests mainly on 'Der Freischutz'. The unprecedented success of this opera overshadowed all his other works and contributed to their increasing fall into oblivion. Certain works such as 'Preciosa', 'Oberon', and 'Euryanthe', the overtures, solo concertos and piano sonatas, the lieder and chamber works enjoyed great popularity and were widely known in Germany and abroad as late as the second half of the 19th century. However, any chance of a revival of Weber's influential and substantial oeuvre was wasted in the 1920s, when a complete edition - begun by Hans Joachim Moser and with potential contributors including Wilhelm Kempff, Hans Pfitzner, Max von Schillings, Fritz Stein and Richard Strauss - failed after the third volume.Ever since there have been numerous attempts to restart a complete edition of Weber's works, but as this kind of project would have required the co-operation of scholars from both sides of the inter-German border, the political situation after 1945 was not conducive to any such enterprise. Careful negotiations led to the first tangible steps in the 1980s. The intention, right from the beginning, was to place Weber's work in context, and not to separate his musical output from his influential work as a writer, critic and organiser in the musical field, but to publish his compositions together with his letters, diaries and other literary output as the best way to document the cross-fertilisation between his musical, literary and practical activities.Since the German re-unification both working-parties concerned - at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, and at the Musikwissenschaftliches Seminar, Detmold/Paderborn - have co-operated on the complete edition of the musical works (c. 45 volumes in 10 series: sacred music; cantatas, odes and other occasional works; stage works; lieder and vocal works; orchestral works; chamber music; music for piano; piano reductions; miscellanea, arrangements and orchestrations; works of doubtful attribution). The diaries (6-8 vols.) are edited in Berlin and the letters (8-10 vols.) and other writings (2 vols.) in Detmold. This complete edition aims to be a reliable basis of scholarly debate as well as for the authentic performance practice of Carl Maria von Weber's music. Conforming to the standards of recent historico-critical editions, the textual material will be based on all available authentic sources, accompanied by a detailed documentation of the genesis and a list of variants for each work. The musicological importance of the works will be evaluated by placing them in their historical context, the presentation of their genesis, history and Critical Commentaries. The letters, writings and diaries will be treated as inter-related and relevant to each other in the commentaries, therefore readers should benefit from a wealth of concise information and cross-references.

Handbell choir (3-5 octaves) - Level 2

SKU: JF.MFBBGH1003

Composed by Darlene Zschech. Arranged by Kevin McChesney. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (JF.MFBBGH1003).

UPC: 747187100306.

The first handbell offering from Fred Bock Music Company's well-known Seasons of Praise series, this popular praise and worship tune has been arranged by Kevin McChesney with flexibility in mind, allowing handbells to participate seamlessly in a non-traditional worship setting. Please be aware that parts of the melody of this piece require the C#7, which a 3 octave choir may not have.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet, Congas, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Ride Cymbal, Snare Drum, Timpani, Tom-tom, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba and more. - Grade 1

SKU: CF.BPS74

Composed by Kevin Mixon. Arranged by Kevin Mixon. Beginning Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+2+8+2+5+2+2+8+3+6+2+3+1 +1+6+8+16 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 28 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #BPS74. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BPS74).

ISBN 9780825892264. UPC: 798408092269. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G minor.

A hard-driving composition for beginning bands from popular composer Kevin Mixon. Kevin pulls from his vast experience teaching beginners to provide us with a piece that really grooves and will be infectious for the students and audiences alike.

(Short Works by Handel, Chaminade, Saint-Saens, Bach, and Others). Edited by Ross Jungnickel. Masterworks; String Ensemble - Mixed; Trio. Dover Edition. Masterwork. Published by Alfred Music

(SATB)

SKU: HL.50563699

SATB chorus. Composed by Benedetto Marcello. Editions Durand. Classical. Book only. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50563699).

Inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

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

SKU: CF.YAS214F

Composed by Liam Ramsey-White. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS214F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS214F).

ISBN 9781491160749. UPC: 680160919345.

The Sea of Stars is a popular tourist destination on the island of Vaadhoo in the Maldives. Special phytoplankton called dinoflagellates turn blue when disturbed, a process called bioluminenscence. As the waves break and crash against the shore, the water turns a sparkling blue, as if the stars are being reflected in the water. The opening of this piece imitates the shimmering water as a nostalgic tune is presented by a solo cello over delicate harmonics and tremolo. As the music swells and accelerates, the flowing theme is passed around the orchestra until a final climactic statement brings back the opening material. The piece ends as quietly and magically as it started.

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

Guitar

SKU: HL.50564705

Guitar. Composed by Emilio Pujol Vilarrubí. Editions Durand. Score Only. Composed 2001. Hal Leonard #ME0788400. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.50564705).

ISBN 9781423406846. UPC: 884088012113. 9.5x12.5x0.024 inches.

Inch....thi s work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

(Sheet Music for the Year's Most Popular Songs (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)). For Guitar; Keyboard; Piano; Voice. This edition: Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Book; P/V/C Mixed Folio; Piano/Vocal/Chords. Greatest Hits. Contemporary Christian; Sacred. 120 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Piano (P+KRB)

SKU: HL.49042462

No. 1-4. Composed by Carl Maria von Weber. Edited by Markus Bandur. This edition: Full-cloth binding. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Score and critical commentary, complete edition. Op. 24+39+49+70. 372 pages. Schott Music #WGA1071. Published by Schott Music (HL.49042462).

ISBN 9783795794637. German - English.

Carl Maria von Weber's fame rests mainly on 'Der Freischutz'. The unprecedented success of this opera overshadowed all his other works and contributed to their increasing fall into oblivion. Certain works such as 'Preciosa', 'Oberon', and 'Euryanthe', the overtures, solo concertos and piano sonatas, the lieder and chamber works enjoyed great popularity and were widely known in Germany and abroad as late as the second half of the 19th century. However, any chance of a revival of Weber's influential and substantial oeuvre was wasted in the 1920s, when a complete edition - begun by Hans Joachim Moser and with potential contributors including Wilhelm Kempff, Hans Pfitzner, Max von Schillings, Fritz Stein and Richard Strauss - failed after the third volume.Ever since there have been numerous attempts to restart a complete edition of Weber's works, but as this kind of project would have required the co-operation of scholars from both sides of the inter-German border, the political situation after 1945 was not conducive to any such enterprise. Careful negotiations led to the first tangible steps in the 1980s. The intention, right from the beginning, was to place Weber's work in context, and not to separate his musical output from his influential work as a writer, critic and organiser in the musical field, but to publish his compositions together with his letters, diaries and other literary output as the best way to document the cross-fertilisation between his musical, literary and practical activities.Since the German re-unification both working-parties concerned - at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, and at the Musikwissenschaftliches Seminar, Detmold/Paderborn - have co-operated on the complete edition of the musical works (c. 45 volumes in 10 series: sacred music; cantatas, odes and other occasional works; stage works; lieder and vocal works; orchestral works; chamber music; music for piano; piano reductions; miscellanea, arrangements and orchestrations; works of doubtful attribution). The diaries (6-8 vols.) are edited in Berlin and the letters (8-10 vols.) and other writings (2 vols.) in Detmold. This complete edition aims to be a reliable basis of scholarly debate as well as for the authentic performance practice of Carl Maria von Weber's music. Conforming to the standards of recent historico-critical editions, the textual material will be based on all available authentic sources, accompanied by a detailed documentation of the genesis and a list of variants for each work. The musicological importance of the works will be evaluated by placing them in their historical context, the presentation of their genesis, history and Critical Commentaries. The letters, writings and diaries will be treated as inter-related and relevant to each other in the commentaries, therefore readers should benefit from a wealth of concise information and cross-references.

Orchestra String Sextet, Piano - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS151F

Composed by Peter Wilhousky. Arranged by Bill Calhoun. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS151F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS151F).

ISBN 9781491143599. UPC: 680160901098.

Carol of the Bells Variant for string orchestra is an interesting adaptation of the popular Christmas classic. The opening three-note ostinato is presented in 4/4 time and immediately sets the tone for this intriguing variation. The piece is built on driving rhythms, and the musicians should take an aggressive performance approach. Carol of the Bells Variant will provide a creative addition to the holiday repertoire.

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

Vocal and 2 Clarinets (Score)

SKU: HL.50564703

Score. Composed by Georges Aperghis. Editions Durand. Contemporary Music. Score Only. Composed 2001. Editions Durand #DF01481800. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50564703).

ISBN 9781423406709. UPC: 884088010652.

Inch. ...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

Recorder

SKU: M7.VOGG-464

Composed by Martina Holtz. This edition: Ring/Spiral binding. Sheet music. 112 pages. Voggenreiter #VOGG 464. Published by Voggenreiter (M7.VOGG-464).

ISBN 9783802404641. English.

Learning to play the recorder made easy with Voggy's Recorder Book. Starting from scratch you'll learn everything you need to know about your new instrument. There are songs and exercises composed especially for this book to help you overcome possible technical problems. Everything you need to learn is presented in an easy-to-understand way to make sure you never lose fun and motivation to continue the adventure music. Enclosed you'll find many of the most popular and beautiful Folksongs and Children's songs arranged for recorder in C.There's even an appendix with tips on practicing, caring for your recorder and fingering diagrams showing all the notes on your recorder.

Clarinet

SKU: FG.55011-488-3

Composed by Kalevi Aho. Fennica Gehrman #55011-488-3. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-488-3).

ISBN 9790550114883.

Kale vi Aho has continued composing his popular Solo pieces for different instruments. Solo XIV for clarinet (2018) was premiered in October 2019 by Simon Reitmaier in Tirol, Austria. The duration of the piece is c. 11 minutes.

By Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 464 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Book 1. Music Sales America. Instruction. 32 pages. Music Sales #BMC12523. Published by Music Sales

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion, Piccolo, Snare Drum, Timpani and more.

SKU: CF.J763

Critical Edition for Band. Composed by William Steffe. Arranged by Justin P. Tokke Peter J. Wilhousky. Carl Fischer Classic Band Editions. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 1+8+8+1+1+2+2+1+8+8+8+4+4 +4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+2+6+6+ 6+4+4+8+1+9+2+28 pages. Duration 5:21. Carl Fischer Music #J763. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.J763).

ISBN 9781491146248. UPC: 680160903740. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Bb major. Text: Julia Ward Howe. Julia Ward Howe.

Made popular by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Grammy winning performance in 1959, Peter Wilhousky's famous arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic has remained a staple to this day. In this Critical Edition for Band edited by Justin P. Tokke, a new arrangement has been crafted based on Wilhousky's original orchestral scoring. To enhance playability, generous cross-cuing and doubling of the choral parts have been applied in cases where the band version is played without voices. This new arrangement ensures complete compatibility with both the choral and orchestral versions, with matching measure numbers and rehearsal marks, and comes complete with a full score and parts produced with modern engraving standards. This exciting edition is ready to continue Wilhousky's legacy and hopes to inspire future collaboration and new performance opportunities.

Piano (Piano)

SKU: HL.50563062

Piano Solo. Composed by Angèle Ravizé. Editions Durand. Classical. Book only. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50563062).

Inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James,Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

Brass Band and Euphonium Solo - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-108-130

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Solo & Concerto. Score Only. Composed 2004. Anglo Music Press #AMP 108-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-108-130).

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

This set of variations on the well-known hymn tune Holy, holy, holy! will make a most satisfying addition to the solo repertoire for euphonuim and brass band. It is in the traditional air varié form with an introduction, theme and 3 variations. The original melody (known as Nicaea) was composed by John Bacchus Dykes' especially for Reginald Heber's renowned hymn of praise and became universally popular when it was included in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861. A beautiful solo that will test the soloists ability to show true emotion.

Deze serie variaties op de bekende hymnemelodie Holy, holy, holy! zal een geliefde aanvulling vormen op het solorepertoire voor euphonium en blaasorkest. Variants on an English Hymn Tune is geschreven in een traditionele air varié-vorm- met een introductie, thema en drie variaties. John Bacchus Dykes’ beroemde melodie Nicaea werd speciaal geschreven voor Reginald Hebers befaamde lofhymne en werd wereldwijd geliefd toen ze in 1861 werd opgenomen in Hymns Ancientand Modern. In deze prachtige solo kunnen solisten laten horen hoe je echte emoties verklankt.

Philip Sparke wählte das bekannte englische Kirchenlied Holy, Holy, Holy und schuf daraus eine kreative Reihe von Variationen für Euphonium und Blasorchester. Die Hymne basiert auf die berühmte Melodie Nicaea von John Bacchus Dykes, dessen zahlreiche im 19. Jahrhundert entstandene Kirchenlieder heute noch gesungen werden. Variants on an English Hymn Tune weist eine traditionelle Air Varié-Form mit Einleitung, Thema und drei Variationen auf.

John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) a composé la mélodie Nicaea pour accompagner le magnifique texte de louange Holy, holy, holy! écrit par Reginald Heber. L'hymne conna?t un succ¬s universel d¬s sa publication dans le psautier Hymns Ancient and Modern en 1861. Philip Sparke a repris cette cél¬bre mélodie pour composer Variants on an English Hymn Tune qui se présente sous la forme traditionnelle d'un air varié dont la structure comporte une introduction, un th¬me et une suite de trois variations sur le th¬me.

By Girolamo Salieri. For Clarinet and Piano. Chamber music. Published by Potenza Music

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS57

Composed by Alan Lee Silva. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+16+10+10+10+4+12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS57. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS57).

ISBN 9780825866890. UPC: 798408066895. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: G major.

This is a sweeping new original composition in a subto Scottish style from popular composer Alan Lee Silva. Just another one of the pieces that always seem to flow effortlessly from his talented pen. This is an excellent piece for any contest or festival.
This Scottish-flavored, uptempo piece in has a lilting, jubilant-feel throughout. Highland Celebration is  built around two rhythmic subdivisions: two groups of three eighth notes per measure and three groups of two eighth notes per measure. Have the ensemble distinguish between the two subdivisions by tapping each one separately. Make an exercise of the rhythm in mm. 1–2 in Violin 1 to facilitate playing the different rhythms precisely: (1 2 3 - 4 5 6) and (1 2 - 3 4 - 5 6). Rehearsing four- to eightmeasure sections under tempo will aid in tightening these rhythms and solidifying pitch.The sections to concentrate on are: mm. 17–24 and mm. 33–40 to make sure that Violins I and II and Cello are playing together; mm. 33–40, to focus on the Violin 1 and Violin 2 unisons and couplings; and mm. 57–62, where the quarter-note subdivisions are emphasized. The piece is book-ended with the introduction material which always begins quietly and builds. The ensemble at m. 79 starts with tutti scalar figures and increases in intensity to the final accented measures at m. 83. Written in AABA form with a double bridge at m. 45, the overall feeling is dance-like and festive.

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

(CD Pack (including key of D whistle, instruction book and demonstration CD)). For Pennywhistle (IRISH WHISTLE). Waltons Irish Music Instrument. Softcover with CD. Hal Leonard #WM1514. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FAS70F

16. Composed by Bill Calhoun. SWS. Carl Fischer First Plus String Orchestra Series. Full score. 60 pages. Carl Fischer Music #FAS70F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FAS70F).

ISBN 9780825888885. UPC: 798408088880. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Bill Calhoun’s popularity as a composer is growing quickly; and no wonder, given his knack for writing exciting, elegant and well-scored works for young performance groups. Night Flight’s fearless melody takes the players and audience on a musical journey of flight into the night sky. A perfect selection to showcase your developing string orchestra at a contest or festival performance.

DVD Two: Alternate Tunings. Homespun Tapes (Instructional). DVD (Digital Video Disk). With notes and tablature. Size 5.3x7.5 inches. Published by Homespun.