By Lars Hagstrom. Method/Instruction; Organ Method (Suzuki); Suzuki. Suzuki Organ School. Book. 32 pages. Alfred Music #00- 47152. Published by Alfred Music

(Vocal Selections). By Michael Gore. For Piano/Keyboard, Vocal. Vocal Selections. Softcover. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: SU.47000330

Composed by Stanley Silverman. Chamber Music, Larger Chamber Ensemble. Rock Band. Study Score. Subito Music Corporation #47000330. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.47000330).

ELEPHANT STEPS has been described as mixed-means theater, where music and language, sound and light, images and movement, graphics and films, incense and machinery, props and performers are incorporated into a spectacular mix. The action of the opera according to Richard Foreman, who wrote the libretto, concerns a quest. Hartman, who is ill, is warned he must free himself from the spiritual influence of a mysterious guru by the name of Reinhardt. Sneaking off to Reinhardt’s house, he faints upon finding the front door locked. After visiting Night-town, he is abducted and grilled in a radio station by his enemies. They try to broadcast his public confession over the radio. Back home, safe in his kitchen, Hartman dreams of Reinhardt, as Elephant-Angels appear and lead him into the street, up a ladder to Reinhardt’s second floor window. The window quivers with light, and what he sees brings him illumination. 2(2) 0 2(2) 1(1); 1111; 3 perc, hp, cel, pno, gtr; stgs; rock band Duration: Full Evening Composed: 1968 Published by: Ben Rena Music Performance materials available on rental only:.

Guitar

SKU: FG.55011-522-4

Composed by Harri Vuori. Fennica Gehrman #55011-522-4. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-522-4).

ISBN 9790550115224.

Harr i Vuori's Chiroptera (2017) for guitar embraces the instrument with several compositional solutions born from the attributes of the guitar. Dedicated to Patrik Kleemola this 12 minutes work is devided in three movements. The textures of Chiroptera are complex but their build-up, fade-out, measuring and timing of these changes is clearly defined and understandable. According to the composer the name Chiroptera has the same beautiful sound as the composition in whole. In addition he currently lives in an area populated with lots of bats both in the woods and in the atticks. Harri Vuori (b. 1957) studied composition with Paavo Heininen, Eero Hameenniemi and Einojuhani Rautavaara at the Sibelius Academy. He has been composer in residence of the Hyvinkaa Orchestra since 1997 and has taught in the Department of Musicology at the University of Helsinki since 1993. HIs guitar concerto Ctulhu's Dreams (2016) based on the Ctulhu mythology by H.P. Lovecraft was commissioned by the Lappeenranta City Orchestra and premiered in 2016.

Horn, harp

SKU: FG.55011-427-2

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Parts. Fennica Gehrman #55009-427-2. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-427-2).

Kai Nieminen's music has been described as often constructed according to a narrative logic, as fantasy journeys in imaginary or dream-like worlds. Most of his works have an extra-musical stimulus, alluded to in their titles. They are not, however, really programmatic music, being constructed according to their own musical laws. The titles do nevertheless reflect the original stimuls and provide something of a guideline to the listening experience. The initial inspiration may be in literature or art, or equally well in an urban streetscape or nature.
Lyrical Elegy for horn and harp is dedicated to Philip Milton Roth the writer.

Horn

SKU: FG.55011-426-5

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Part. Fennica Gehrman #55011-426-5. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-426-5).

ISBN 9790550114265.

Kai Nieminen's music has been described as often constructed according to a narrative logic, as fantasy journeys in imaginary or dream-like worlds. Most of his works have an extra-musical stimulus, alluded to in their titles. They are not, however, really programmatic music, being constructed according to their own musical laws. The titles do nevertheless reflect the original stimuls and provide something of a guideline to the listening experience. The initial inspiration may be in literature or art, or equally well in an urban streetscape or nature.
Arioso for solo horn is dedicated to the memory of Holger Fransman, the now-late grand old man of Finnish horn circles. The work can be performed also with four horns.

SKU: CA.2091200

Composed by Andrea Gabrieli and Heinrich Schutz. Edited by Michael Heinemann. This edition: hardcover, complete edition. Cycles: Schutz: Geistliche Chormusik 1648 SWV 369-397. Complete editions / Selected works: Monument editions, Heinrich Schutz Complete Edition. Geistliche Chormusik. Sacred vocal music, Motets. Full score (complete edition / selected edition). 344 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 20.912/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2091200).

ISBN 9790007167561.

When it comes to paying tribute to Heinrich Schutz's compositional achievement, in his art his treatment of the text and language must be mentioned first. The Geistliche Chor-Music 1648, a collection of 29 motets for five to seven voices and one of his most important works, is characterized by he carefully thought-out musical realization of the meaning of the text. In his detailed foreword to the collection the composer presented these as models for composition without a basso continuo - it was his conviction that very young composer should obtain the properfoundation for a good counterpoint. Despite the strict counterpoint, stylistically speaking from an earlier era, the Musicus poeticus imbued his works with a strongly expressive character. The individual motets are structured differently and they differ - according to content - in their length and character. Short, rather straightforward pieces stand alongside long, worked-out pieces with greater expressive intensity, and cheerful, optimistic works are juxtaposed with plaintive ones. Separate editions available.

SKU: HL.49015549

Composed by Andreas Mohr. This edition: Paperback/Soft Cover. Book. Edition Schott. Das Handbuch der Kinderstimmbildung wendet sich an alle, die mit Kindern singen. Classical. 246 pages. Schott Music #ED 8704. Published by Schott Music (HL.49015549).

ISBN 9783795787042. German.

'Handbuch der Kinderstimmbildung' is aimed at everyone who sings with children. The melodic part first and foremost targets voice trainers, choir directors and students, as well as school musicians, church musicians and teachers of elementary music education.The detailed practice part with numerous music examples provides suggestions and aids for practical voice training with children. Each chapter contains not only technical exercises but also suggestions as to how to incorporate voice training in games and plays. The author treads a new path by using songs and song excerpts for the vocal work, even 'voice training songs' specially composed for this book. Even part-time choir directors or teachers who have not been trained accordingly get valuable advice for the correct treatment of children's voices.

Orchestra (Study Score)

SKU: HL.51489058

Study Score. Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. Edited by Andreas Friesenhagen. Henle Study Scores. Classical. Softcover. 63 pages. G. Henle #HN9058. Published by G. Henle (HL.51489058).

UPC: 840126932904. 6.75x9.5x0.232 inches.

Haydn's three Symphonies nos. 90-92 might rightly be dubbed his “Paris Symphonies Part II,” as they were commissioned in 1788/89, likewise by the Société Olympique, for which Haydn had already composed his six “Paris Symphonies” nos. 82-87 just a few years earlier. Ironically enough, Haydn would later sell these three a second time to Prince von Oettingen-Wallerstein who requested he “receive 3 new symphonies from him.” Regardless of such mercantile entanglements, Haydn shows himself to be at the full height of his mastery as a symphonist in these works. According to the autograph manuscript, the Symphony in C major no. 90 was completed in 1788 and highlights its festive character with the addition of timpani and trumpets. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, thereby guaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans.

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(Revised Edition). Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). For Piano Solo (Piano). Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1216. Published by G. Henle

Chamber orchestra

SKU: FG.55011-647-4

Composed by Harri Wessman. Score & parts. Fennica Gehrman #55011-647-4. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-647-4).

ISBN 9790550116474.

Harr i Wessman's Capriccio for wind ensemble (1989) puts the idea of caprice into practice in various ways. The inspiration for the title comes from the definition of 'capriccio' given by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621): If one attempts to treat a fugue according to his own pleasure and desire, and does not persist long in this, but rather turns soon to another fugue as it come to mind or occurs to him. The ten-minute-long work in three movements is scored for the same instruments as Mozart's Serenades for winds: 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon and 2 French horns. The outer movements are extremely folk-musicianly and must be played in a way that makes them brashly temperamental. They are separated by an Andantino, as a cor anglais and oboe dream unfolded on the velvety carpet of the other instruments. It was commissioned and premiered by the wind players of Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in April 1989.

By Jack Curtis Dubowsky. Duet. For Oboe, Bassoon. Contemporary. Sheet music. Composed 2005. Duration 12:00. Published by De Stijl Music

Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trumpets ad lib. (in rear of hall), Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Cele, Contrabassoon, Cymbals, English Horn, Gong, Harp, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Tuba

SKU: PR.47600137L

Composed by Radie Britain. This edition: Large Score. Contemporary. Large Score. With Standard notation. Composed 1946. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #476-00137L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.47600137L).

UPC: 680160637157. 11x17 inches.

This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseperable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ehical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing conficence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.

Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trumpets ad lib. (in rear of hall), Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Cele, Contrabassoon, Cymbals, English Horn, Gong, Harp, Snare Drum, Timpani, Triangle, Tuba

SKU: PR.476001370

Composed by Radie Britain. This edition: Study Score. Contemporary. Full score. With Standard notation. Composed 1946. Duration 13 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #476-00137. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.476001370).

UPC: 680160637140. 9x12 inches.

This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseparable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ethical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing confidence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.

Composed by Peggy Carter. Squareback saddle stitch, Scottish. Celtic / Irish. Book. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30807. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc