Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2449-01

Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1992. Duration 6 minutes, 9 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2449-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2449-01).

Based on the hymn tune My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need, this fantasia is a musical reflection of the biblical account of The Creation. A powerful programmatic piece that opens with the woodwind choir and as the piece develops the mood shifts to excitement and a feeling of exhilaration. The tension and musical drama is brought to a conclusion only in the last measure as the climax is suspended for a long electric moment with the decay of a single chime tone. Without a doubt this is David Shaffer’s most aggressive work to date. Highly Recommended.

Composed by David W. Music. 21st Century, Creation/Nature, Folk Song. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-8965).

(SATB)

SKU: HL.368486

Composed by David von Kampen. Pavane Choral. Choral. Octavo. Duration 160 seconds. Pavane Publishing #P1693. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.368486).

UPC: 840126968552. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.

The text is by Ralph Waldo Emerson and it gives thanks for creation, for life, and for the beginning of a new day. The melody captures the gratitude like a gentle breeze over a meadow. This is an anthem that could easily slip into a praise song, it is that beautiful. Easy Difficulty.

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone Voice, SATB, Orchestra

SKU: HL.14021023

Job (Vocal Score). Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Vocal Score. Composed 1999. 136 pages. Chester Music #CH61453. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021023).

ISBN 9780711969292. UPC: 884088439910. 9.0x12.0x0.375 inches.

A substantial work for four soli, SATB chorus and orchestra, using text from the translation of Stephen Mitchell's The Book Of Job. Like Vaughan Williams in his Job: A Masque for Dancing, Davies was inspired in part by William Blake's 21 engravings for the Book of Job. His oratorio, however, is less dependent on find parallels for Blake's visual details, given the direct poetry in David Lemon's adaptation of the Stephen Mitchell translation from the biblical original, it is hardly surprising that the spotlight should be so much on Job's suffering litany. The baritone has the lion's share of the setting, though the other soloists occasionally reinforce his plea and chorale-like episodes universalize his predicament. Davies frames with work with two seminal plainsong-like passages; there is also plenty of dramatic contrast both within Job's monologues and in the vivid orchestral writing for the smarmy Comforters, the initially shrill God who finally appears out of a dazzling orchestral whirlwind and the animal life he uses to illustrate the wonders of creation to a humbled Job. Commissioned by the University of British Colombia, it was first performed in May 1997 by Valdine Anderson (soprano), Linda Maguire (mezzo soprano), Paul Moore (tenor) and Kevin McMillan (baritone) with the Vancouver Bach Choir and the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, conducted by the composer. Vocal score with piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration c. 70mins.

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.

SATB chorus (with div) & small orchestra (fl, cl, hp, str)

SKU: OU.9780193554566

Composed by Mack Wilberg. Full score and parts. 58 pages. Duration 4.5'. Oxford University Press #9780193554566. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193554566).

ISBN 9780193554566. 12 x 9 inches.

For SATB (with divisions) and small orchestra This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner celebrating Christ's birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season.

Violin

SKU: HL.50565834

For Violin Solo. Composed by Philippe Hersant. Editions Durand. Classical. Softcover. 10 pages. Editions Durand #DF15934. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50565834).

Tarab premiered by David Grimal in le Volcan, Scene Nationale du Havre, on April 23rd 2010. Born in 1948 in Rome, Philippe Hersant studied music at the Paris Conservatory, notably in the composition class of Andre Jolivet, before residing at the Casa Velasquez from 1970 to 1972 and then at the Villa Medici from 1978 to 1980. Since 1973 he has been a producer for radio broadcasts with France Musiques . Refusing to play tricks with history, Philippe Hersant has forged a language that extends the course of Western music as a whole, and, without ever seeking to establish a school, he was one of the first of his generation to place himself, once more, in the domain of tonality and modality. He does not, for all that, banish all neo-classical tendencies. On the contrary, he champions the mannerism and the deep subjectivity of his memory as sources and guides to creation.

SKU: GI.G-1073

GIA WindWorks Series. GIA WindWorks. Music Education. GIA Publications #1073. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-1073).

The creation of the WindWorks label represents an expanded relationship between the North Texas Wind Symphony and GIA Publications. GIA’s generous support and ongoing dedication to wind music has made it possible for the ensemble to continue producing recordings of the highest quality that are a testament to the perseverance and work ethic of everyone involved. Contents:          1. Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song (2015) | Philip Sparke (b. 1951)      Symphony in B-flat (1926 / 2015) | Paul Robert Marcel Fauchet (1881-1937)       edited by Shannon Kitelinger (b. 1977)           2. Overture: Maestoso-Allegro           3. Nocturne           4. Scherzo           5. Finale: Allegro Militaire      Ghosts of the Old Year (2016) | James M. David (b. 1978)            6. Calm, determined           7. Ferocious, intense       Symphony No. 2 Voices (2018) | James Stephenson (b. 1969)           8. Prelude: “of Passion”           9. Shouts and Murmurs           10. Of One.

For 2-part choir and piano - Easy

SKU: AU.9781506456836

Composed by David W. Music. ACL. Vigil of Easter ABC, The Holy Trinity A, Baptism of Our Lord B, Easter 5C, Easter 6B, Day of Pentecost ABC, Lect 29B, Lect. 32C, Lect 33C, Lect 12B, Stewardship of Creation ABC, General, Pentecost. Octavo. Augsburg Fortress #9781506456836. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9781506456836).

ISBN 9781506456836. 7x10.25 inches.

Comets, mountains, fish and birds: God created all of them, so we should sing praise! This playful 2-part anthem is easy to learn and a delight to sing for children and adults alike.

Composed by Various. Sacred. Lorenz Publishing Company #70/2059L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company