Chamber Music Flute Trio

SKU: PR.114422320

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 20+8+8+8 pages. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42232. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114422320).

ISBN 9781491135228. UPC: 680160687336.

In this textural tour de force, a trio of flutes creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder). Advanced flutists will revel in this remarkable work, an intense and satisfying piece to perform as well as to hear.
I have always been fascinated with the concept of archangels – huge, supernatural beings with gigantic wings who visit earth to carry out their heavenly tasks. Archangels are the “chief” angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The precise number of these high-ranking celestial beings varies from one religious source to another (typically from four to seven). The three movements of Archangels depict Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel—the three archangels most commonly referenced.Michael is a warrior who is ever vigilant to march into battle against forces of evil. In art, he is often portrayed with his wings spread open in mid-flight and wielding a large sword that is raised into an attack position. The first movement begins in darkness with the foreboding sound of his large, beating wings. Suddenly, Michael appears in all of his terrible glory and wreaks havoc on an army of demons.Raphael is a Hebraic name that translates to “God heals,” and he is in charge of all manners of healing. Artwork of Raphael typically shows him holding a staff, and he is often pictured with the round cheeks associated with a young cherub. In this quiet middle movement, Raphael gently makes his rounds to tend to the sick.Gabriel is the heralder of news. In Christianity, Gabriel’s purpose is quite significant: he appears to Zechariah to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary to announce the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Gabriel is often depicted holding a scepter, a stem of lilies, or an unfurled scroll. In this final movement of the piece, Gabriel trumpets his news for all to hear.

Chamber Music soprano Saxophone 1, soprano Saxophone 2, soprano Saxophone 3

SKU: PR.114419960

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 20+8+8+8 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41996. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419960).

ISBN 9781491135037. UPC: 680160683130.

I have always been fascinated with the concept of archangels - huge, supernatural beings with gigantic wings who visit earth to carry out their heavenly tasks. Archangels are the chief angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The precise number of these high-ranking celestial beings varies from one religious source to another (typically from four to seven). The three movements of Archangels depict Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel - the three archangels most commonly referenced. Michael is a warrior who is ever vigilant to march into battle against forces of evil. In art, he is often portrayed with his wings spread open in mid-flight and wielding a large sword that is raised into an attack position. The first movement begins in darkness with the foreboding sound of his large, beating wings. Suddenly, Michael appears in all of his terrible glory and wreaks havoc on an army of demons. Raphael is a Hebraic name that translates to God heals, and he is in charge of all manners of healing. Artwork of Raphael typically shows him holding a staff, and he is often pictured with the round cheeks associated with a young cherub. In this quiet middle movement, Raphael gently makes his rounds to tend to the sick. Gabriel is the heralder of news. In Christianity, Gabriel's purpose is quite significant: he appears to Zechariah to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary to announce the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Gabriel is often depicted holding a scepter, a stem of lilies, or an unfurled scroll. In this final movement of the piece, Gabriel trumpets his news for all to hear. -S.G.

By Enya. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: TM.02440SET

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Set Type: C. Set of parts. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.02440SET).

Sc in set. Includes: No. 49 Deeper and Deeper; No. 50 How Dark O Lord; No. 51 Hide Thou Thy Hated; No. 52 A Father Offering Up; No. 53 Waft Her Angels. No. 49 and 53 are arranged for fuller orchestra (1.1.2.1/4.0.0.0,str); No. 50-52 extracted from the original complete Jephtha (No. 50 scored for 2.2.0.2/0.0.0.0,str; Nos. 51-52 scored for 0.0.0.2/0.0.0.0,str).

SKU: TM.02440XSC

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Score. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.02440XSC).

Sc in set. Includes: No. 49 Deeper and Deeper; No. 50 How Dark O Lord; No. 51 Hide Thou Thy Hated; No. 52 A Father Offering Up; No. 53 Waft Her Angels. No. 49 and 53 are arranged for fuller orchestra (1.1.2.1/4.0.0.0,str); No. 50-52 extracted from the original complete Jephtha (No. 50 scored for 2.2.0.2/0.0.0.0,str; Nos. 51-52 scored for 0.0.0.2/0.0.0.0,str).

Mixed choir

SKU: FG.55011-455-5

Composed by Matthew Whittall. Score. Fennica Gehrman #55011-455-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-455-5).

ISBN 9790550114555.

This cycle of carols, to the poetry of Christina Rossetti, was assembled piecemeal over a number of years, gradually acquiring a larger dramatic and harmonic arch shape as new settings were added. I was particularly attracted to Rossetti's conflation of the dark, fallow winter landscape with that of the soul waiting for salvation. The cycle traces the long nights of watchfulness before Christmas, with the great event constantly deferred, only glimpsed periodically in different visions before the music turns inward again to contemplation. The opening carol embodies this spirit, with passages of diffuse, roving harmony interspersed with meditative, lyrical pedals, calling out the night watch and dreaming of a far-off summer of the spirit. Earth Grown Old is a kind of double carol, setting two complete poems, their lines at first presented separately as a still, expectant chorale and a jubilant dance, then progressively interwoven toward a fervent climax before once again receding into quiet. In the bleak mid-winter, which sets a highly compressed version of Rossetti's original poem, presents an enfeebled landscape frozen in time, in dire need of deliverance. A gentle melody weaves its way through static drones, broken by an angels' chorus announcing the joy to come. Love Came Down at Christmas ends the waiting, with its gently falling, overlapping lines building to a final revelation, the mystery of Christmas at last made real.

By Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006). For English Horn and French Horn. Other Woodwinds. 28 pages

SKU: HL.48010102

Boosey & Hawkes Voice. 12 pages. Hal Leonard #M060037412. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.48010102).

UPC: 073999478037. 9.0x12.0x0.072 inches.

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs 9x12 Spiral Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs Spiral-Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

For voice and C instrument. Format: fakebook. With vocal melody, lyrics and chord names. Traditional pop and vocal standards. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 424 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

For voice and C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody, lyrics, piano accompaniment, chord names and leadsheet notation. Hymn. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 494 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Christmas Carols For Mixed Voices) Edited by Graham Buckland. For SATB choir (unaccompanied). Format: a capella songbook. With choral notation, lyrics, performance notes, introductory text and index of first lines. Christmas and holiday. 224 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben.

Songbook (spiral bound) for voice and piano. 143 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Johann Sebastian Bach. For Choral. (Vocal Scores). CD Sheet Music (Version 2.0). PDF file on CD. 2500 pages. Published by Subito Music.

(C Instruments). By Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 432 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Piano Solo and Piano/Vocal). Composed by Hans Zimmer (1957-). For Keyboard; Piano; Voice. This edition: Piano Solo and Piano/Vocal. Artist/Personality; Book; Piano - Personality Book; Piano Supplemental; Piano/Vocal/Chords. Movie. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Music

The Group Singing Songbook. By Various. Vocal. Size 9.5x12 inches. 281 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Peter Blood, Annie Patterson. Vocal. Size 7.5x10.5 inches. 283 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Keyboard/vocal/chords songbook for voice and keyboard. With lyrics, chord names, big note notation and registration guide. Series: Hal Leonard E-Z Play Today. 488 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Fake book for voice and C instrument. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Series: Hal Leonard Paperback Songs. 255 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By George Frideric Handel. For SATB Choir, Piano Accompaniment. Baroque, Sacred, Choral, Religious. Sheet Music. 264 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

(A sacred oratorio). By George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Edited by Watkins Shaw. For soprano solo voice, alto solo voice, tenor solo voice, bass solo voice, SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Novello Handel Edition. Baroque, Choral, Christmas and Easter. Difficulty: medium. Vocal score (paperback). Choral notation and piano reduction. 257 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd