Alto Saxophone; Piano Accompaniment (Alto Sax) - Grade 3

SKU: HL.4008610

E-Flat Alto Saxophone and Piano. Composed by Nico Samitz. Symphonic Dimensions. Classical. Softcover. Duration 235 seconds. Hal Leonard #SDP212-23. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008610).

ISBN 9798350112597. UPC: 196288183204.

Nico Samitz has been composing for chamber ensembles since his school days. For over ten years he has been writing works in a wide variety of genres for the “BlechReiz BrassQuintett” ensemble, in which he himself plays trumpet and piano. His field of expertise ranges from classical pieces to jazz and meditative music—and even to pop-oriented compositions. While honing his skills in ear-training and composition at the Mozarteum, Salzburg, Nico became acquainted with a wide repertoire of works as a trumpet player with the Munich Symphony Orchestra, The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Opera, all of which have influenced his writing style. The driving force behind his creative work is a winning combination of passion, the fun of music-making and a desire to express, through the medium of music, feelings that are difficult to put into words. Like many of his works, Nico composedThe Joy of Freedom for the “BlechReiz BrassQuintet”. The catchy tune is reworked in a variety of styles throughout the entire work, giving it the quality of a true 'earworm'.

Orchestra SATB choir, 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 4 bassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 4 trombones, timpani, bass drum, harp, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass

SKU: CA.2729413

Composed by Giuseppe Verdi. Edited by Albrecht Gaub. Arranged by Christiane Hulsmann. Viola. Sacred vocal music, Lent and Passiontide, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1896/97. 4 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 27.294/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2729413).

ISBN 9790007201180. Language: Latin.

The Stabat Mater is the last work composed by Giuseppe Verdi. He completed it in 1897 at the age of 84. One year later it was published with the somewhat earlier Te Deum as part of the Quattro pezzi sacri. Verdi set Mary's meditation in the face of her crucified son, a classic of Medieval Latin poetry, in an operatically expressive style for choir and large orchestra. Verdi's Stabat Mater is now published for the first time in a critical edition. Also available in the series Choir & organ. Score and part available separately - see item CA.2729400.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.ST6489

Composed by Bruce W. Tippette. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Score and Part(s). The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6489. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6489).

UPC: 241444411780. English.

This expressive work aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. A beautiful interplay between sweeping melodic lines and a gorgeous harmonic language provides unlimited potential for phrasing and music-making.

About FJH Developing Strings

Sl ightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5

Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD) Choral (Preview Pak)

SKU: HL.293404

A Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Cantata, Christmas, Christmas/Advent Sacred. Softcover with CD. Duration 3000 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.293404).

ISBN 9781540051066. UPC: 888680936211. 6.75x10.5x0.388 inches.

This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity for the congregation to join in singing, Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive work. Glorious! Songs include: A Festive Call to Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows; Joyous Carols of Christmas. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn, 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd str) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

For Two Flutes. Composed by Gary Schocker. Full score (study). With Standard notation. 6 pages. Falls House Press #2F-GS41. Published by Falls House Press (PR.FH0383).

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Mallet Percussion 1, Mallet Percussion 2, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani and more. - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CPS198F

Composed by James Meredith. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 5 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CPS198F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS198F).

ISBN 9781491148242. UPC: 680160905744. 9 x 12 inches.

The beautiful English/Irish folk song Kathleen Mavourneen is the basis for this ballad. The Grey Dawn Is Breaking offers an opportunity for young musicians to stretch their musical muscles by developing expression through dynamics, phrasing, and even rubato.

Band Agogo Bells, Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bass Trombone, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion 1 and more. - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SPS96

Composed by Joe Riposo. Set of Score and Parts. Carl Fischer Music #SPS96. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS96).

ISBN 9781491163795. UPC: 680160922581.

Popca tepetl, “Smoke Mountain” in Aztec, is a dormant volcano which the Mexican people affectionately call “POPO.” This dormant volcano in Mexico is on the boundary between the states of Mexico and Pueblo.In 1921 Popocatepetl belched smoke and gas for several months. Since then is has occasionally emitted the smoke and sulfurous vapors that earned its Aztec name.This suite is my musical impression of the Aztec volcano. The piece is divided into three scenes.The first scene, Prologue, is the first impression formed when you first come upon the volcano. The emotions range from fear to excitement to respect for nature. This scene should be played with spirit and every rhythmically.The second scene, Ballad. represents my feelings after the initial emotions have faded. One is quickly relaxed by the beauty of the volcano and its surroundings. This scene is scored in a dance-band style with lush sounding harmonics. This section of the composition should be played very slowly and with a relaxed feeling.The third scene, Introduction and Samba, is the emotion of joy utilizing Latin rhythms. This scene takes advantage of all of the color and rhythms associated with Mexico. Samba opens with a fanfare which is the main theme on which the whole scene is developed. This section should be played very crisply and rhythmically.Particular attention should be paid to all of the dynamic expressions even though the scoring will in most cases achieve dynamic changes.

Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: CF.FPS143F

Composed by James Meredith. SWS. First Plus Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #FPS143F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.FPS143F).

ISBN 9781491147979. UPC: 680160905478. 9 x 12 inches.

The warmth of a grandfather's embrace as he stares in awe of a cherished baby grandchild is the inspiration for this heartfelt composition. In Grandfather's Arms is a work for developing bands that emphasizes expression, phrasing, and dynamics. Low voices will also have the opportunity to be featured as they carry the key melody making this piece a wonderful teaching tool.

Piano

SKU: HL.159733

Okruchy - Trzy Utwory Na Fortepian. Composed by Zenon Kowalowski. PWM. Classical. Softcover. 20 pages. Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne #11327. Published by Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne (HL.159733).

9.25x12.0x0.093 inches.

Scraps consists of three works: Burlesque, Nocturne, and Humoresque. The composer calls them an attempt to restore his childhood memories of the difficult, post-war time when his parents and their friends organized music evenings as a way to soothe him - and themselves most likely. The miniatures, presented in archaic musical forms that are rarely used by contemporary music composers, can be played separately or in the order indicated in the collection. Burlesque and Humoresque are fast and expressive. Nocturne is peaceful and very intimate.

Flute, Organ

SKU: CA.1708200

Composed by John Van Buren. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Und alle Zeit ward Gegenwart. Full score. Composed 1969. 36 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 17.082/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1708200).

ISBN 9790007068011. Language: all languages.

Recently I have again studied the poetry of Hermann Hesse, the most significant 'Maulbronnian'. His poems 'A Toccata from Bach' and 'Playing the Flute' inspired me to write the present piece. In 'Playing the Flute' he expressed his idea about the essence of music: It is 'time made aesthetically perceivable. And in the present, to be sure. And thus, once again, the identity of the moment and eternity come to mind.' The title of this piece is drawn from the last line of 'Playing the Flute.' (John Van Buren).

Unison voices, Descant, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute

SKU: GI.G-006282

Psalm 130. Composed by Steven R. Janco. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #006282. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-006282).

UPC: 641151062822.

A quietly passionate setting of Psalm 130. This compelling yet practicable piece features a gorgeous descant on the each refrain as well as the final verse. Your soloists will enjoy the challenges presented in the expressive verses, with the result definitely well worth the effort.

Band concert band

SKU: CF.YPS258F

Composed by William Harbinson. Full score. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YPS258F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS258F).

ISBN 9781491163986. UPC: 680160922772.

Homew ard is a lyrical ballad in ABA form. The composition presents few rhythmic challenges, allowing the ensemble to concentrate on beauty of sound, balance, dynamic nuance, phrasing, and expressive performance. The woodwind voices present the melody at the opening accompanied by a flute countermelody. Care should be taken to balance the two parts. The four-measure phrases call for tapered dynamics and freedom of the metric pulse at cadence points. A change of tempo and key, with a lean toward the minor mode, mark the contrasting B section (m. 9). Heed the dynamic markings that swell to a climax (m. 16) and then subside within this section. Take liberty to hold back the tempo at the percussion link to the forte restatement of A (m. 27) and the arrival of the fortissimo climax (m. 33). The coda (m. 35) should be presented slowly and serenely as the composition comes to a quiet close.

Choir

SKU: CA.3105705

Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Choral Score. Composed 1725. BWV 57. 2 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.057/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3105705).

ISBN 9790007161897. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.

The first performance of this cantata, which belongs to Bach's third annual cycle of cantatas, took place on the 2nd day of Christmas in 1725. With the exception of the closing chorale, with a text from 1711 by Georg Christian Lehms, the text of the cantata refers to St. Stephan, the first martyr of the New Testament and patron saint whose name day occurs on 26 December. In a dialog between the Soul (Soprano) and Jesus (bass) the struggle with sin is recounted respectively in two expressive arias arias. The entire orchestra is involved in the first movement as well as in in the closing chorale together with the choir. Score available separately - see item CA.3105700.

Soli STB, Coro SATB, Fl, Ob, Obda, Vlsol, 2 Vl, Va, Bc, [Fg]

SKU: CA.3949549

Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Felix Schroeder. Arranged by Felix Schroeder. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Telemann-Archiv. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Passions, Lent and Passiontide, Holy Week. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1744. TVWV 5:29. 72 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 39.495/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3949549).

ISBN 9790007241186. Language: German/English.

Of the five surviving St. Luke Passions by Telemann, this first printing of the Passion of 1744 distinguishes itself first with, aside from expressive arias, the dramatic choruses. In contrast to his other Passions, Telemann only uses three chorales here: as an opening, during the scene on the Mount of Olives, and as a closing. This setting of the Passion is an full-evening of music of only moderate difficulty and moderate scoring requirements. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3949500.

October/November 2013. By Nicola Benedetti and Josh Groban. By John Jacobson and Rollo Dilworth. Arranged by Emily Crocker and Roger Emerson. Music Express. Classroom Resources, Educational, Elementary, Young Choir. Softcover with CD-ROM. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.119797).

Chamber Music Piano

SKU: PR.140401330

Composed by R. Nathaniel Dett. Edited by Lara Downes. 32 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #140-40133. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.140401330).

ISBN 9781491134412. UPC: 680160684939.

Natha niel Dett was among America’s leading composers in the early 20th century, and MAGNOLIA SUITE is a beautiful example of his rich, hybrid style. Deeply inspired by the music and mission of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Dett’s piano music springs from the late Romantic traditions of florid texture and embellishment, along with programmatic titles and raw emotion. It is notable for melody writing inspired by and paraphrasing African-American song. The 18-minute MAGNOLIA SUITE contains five movements, any of which may also be performed separately. This edition by Lara Downes provides a clean, new engraving that corrects the many errors and unclear indications appearing in the historical printing.
Robert Nathaniel Dett was born in a place that was built on freedom. The little village of Drummondville, Ontario was founded by enslaved Africans – Dett’s ancestors among them – who traveled the Underground Railroad out of the American South into Canada. Their journey brought them to a safe haven, a place where fortunes and futures could be transformed in the span of one generation, to lives full of new possibilities. You could call it “the place where the rainbow ends,” which is the title of the last movement of Dett’s Magnolia Suite.When Dett wrote these pieces, he was a young teacher at Lane College in Tennessee, a historically Black college that had been founded in 1882, the year of his birth. A place built on freedom, with the purpose of educating newly-emancipated slaves – a place designed to nurture the blossoming of ideas, the vibrant flowering of minds set free. This music is inspired by the gorgeous splendor of the magnolia blooms on that college campus, and also by the shared histories, experiences, and aspirations of the community that Dett found there.These five pieces pay affectionate tribute to lineage and legacy. They express gratitude for the bittersweet beauties of the present; nostalgia for the past (a bit romanticized, as the past always is); and an effervescent optimism for the future that awaits us in the place where the rainbow ends.

(study score). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Peter Hauschild. For orchestra. Breitkopf Full Scores. Parts, Urtext. 104 pages

Soli SB, SATB Choir, 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso continuo

SKU: CA.3105712

Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 2. Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1725. BWV 57. 8 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.057/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3105712).

ISBN 9790007206574. Language: German/English. Text: Lehms, Georg Christian. Text: Georg Christian Lehms.

The first performance of this cantata, which belongs to Bach's third annual cycle of cantatas, took place on the 2nd day of Christmas in 1725. With the exception of the closing chorale, with a text from 1711 by Georg Christian Lehms, the text of the cantata refers to St. Stephan, the first martyr of the New Testament and patron saint whose name day occurs on 26 December. In a dialog between the Soul (Soprano) and Jesus (bass) the struggle with sin is recounted respectively in two expressive arias arias. The entire orchestra is involved in the first movement as well as in in the closing chorale together with the choir. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3105700.

Choral SATB choir

SKU: PR.312419060

Composed by Adolphus Hailstork. Performance Score. Duration 6 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #312-41906. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.312419060).

ISBN 9781491137611. UPC: 680160691067. English. Psalm 91.

Hailstork’s setting of Psalm 91 is an artistic expression featuring passages for Solo Soprano and Solo Baritone in relief to the many textures of the choir. While beautiful counterpoint permeates much of the work, the words “He is my refuge, my refuge and fortress” conspicuously recur in rock-solid block chords, representing the meaning of the Psalm.