Par LIEBMAN DAVID. Ode for Leo is based on Steven Foster´s Beautiful Dreamer. Using the melody as a framework, this tonal piece spotlights the wonderful agility of the solo cello throughout its extraordinary range. Compositional devices used include question and answer, fugal type dialogue and an ostinato by both the cello and solo instrument. The feeling evoked should be emotional, but not sentimental. / Niveau : Avancé / performance score / Répertoire / Saxophone Soprano ou Ténor et Violoncelle

Cheryl Frances-Hoad's The Forgiveness Machine for Piano Cello and Violin. 'The Forgiveness Machine was commissioned by the Phoenix Piano Trio as part of their Beyond Beethoven Project. My work is very closely modeled on the second movement of Beethoven’s Archduke Trio and comprises a set of loosely structured variations many of which are motivically very similar to Beethoven's. This work is dedicated to the memory of my grandmother Christina Hoad. I received this commission in the last months of her life and would often sit in the room listening to the Archduke on my headphones while she rested. Beethoven’s music to me atthat time had an almost transcendental quality to it temporarily permitting an escape from the reality and inevitability of my Nan’s illness. It was this quality of serenity beauty and dignity that I tried to emulate in my work. The title is taken from an art work by Karen Green: the Forgiveness Machine was made after the death of her husband David Foster Wallace and encourages members of the public to write down on a piece of paper what they want to forgive/be forgiven for before feeding it to the machine which sucks up the piece of paper and shreds it (the artwork is some seven foot long). Whilst in my case there is nothing to forgive it was the feeling of catharsis that many people reported after interaction with this artwork that struck a chord with me and had tremendous relevance to this work.' - Cheryl Frances-Hoad

Enregistré par Josh Groban et produit par David Foster, cette ballade émotionnellement puissante est devenu un classique de la pop et qui a été présenté sur la finale de la saison de la série télévisée Glee. Efficacement adapté pour bande par Michael Brown, cette disposition sera un excellent ajout à n'importe quel programme. / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Arranged here for SATB Choir The Prayer is a song composed by David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager and popularised by a performance by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli which was subsequently included on the soundtrack to the 1998 animated film 'Quest For Camelot'.

Written for a combined chorus performance at Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln Center with the composer conducting this major work in three movements is both poignant and inspiring. Drawing inspiration from the words of Henry DavidThoreau and quoting Simple Gifts Zion's Walls and Materna this is a classic Mark Hayes composition combining stylistic contemporary writing with a classical foundation. With piano accompaniment this willbe powerful but with either the full orchestration or the chamber orchestration it will be unforgettable.

The powerful and dramatic song from the closing ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games as performed by Andrea Bocelli. A wonderful and inspiring choice for graduation and other end-of-the-year programs.Available separately:SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:35.

From the Josh Groban “Noel” CD comes this tender ballad reminds us to look around at the remember there's so much to be thankful for. Fettke's pairing with “Thanks to God” creates a beautiful choralexpression for any time of thanksgiving. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl ob cl tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc dm hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digitaldownload. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Recorded by Amy Grant this song expresses the deepest wish in everyone's heart the hope for peace and of a better world. Ideal for featuring a special soloist this pop ballad will create a magical moment in your performance!Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 3:30.

as performed by Earth Wind & Fire-In the Stone est un titre qui porte bien son nom. En effet tel gravé dans la pierre ce grand tube du groupe Earth Wind & Fire remporte toujours le même succès auprès du public. Dans la version originale de 1979 le saxophone la trompette et le trombone occupaient déjà une belle place. Gilbert Tinner a renforcé les couleurs sonores de ces trois instruments dans sa version arrangée pour orchestre d?harmonie.

As performed by The Atlanta Youth Symphony and Children's Choir at the closing ceremonies of the Olympics.

Recorded by Amy Grant this song expresses the deepest wish in everyone's heart the hope for peace and of a better world. Ideal for featuring a special soloist this pop ballad will create a magical moment in your performance! Available for SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 3:30.