Choral alto 1, alto 2, solo Voices, soprano 1, soprano 2

SKU: CF.CM9768

Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. Duration 3 minutes, 19 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9768. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9768).

ISBN 9781491160343. UPC: 680160923298. Key: G major. English.

About the WorkThe text of this work is most often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, although it doesn't mirror his style, and no research credits an essay, book or letter with its source. Other individuals are occasionally suggested as possible authors, but equally unsubstantiated. Even whether the textis a poem or a quote seems unclear. But there is one thing that is without question: that this beloved text has inspired countless people and contributed toward a view of the world through eyes of hope, resilience, courage, beauty, and joy. Music for this text flowed more easily than about any text I have ever set. It has an emotional connection that is mystical, and after I read it for the first time, I immediately sat down and wrote this work without stop.Rehearsal NotesIn many cases, art is more expressive and reaches a wider range of human emotions when multiple artistic fields are fused together. Such is the case with choral music: the intertwining of literature, music, and very often dance, visual arts, and more. The story in choral music is often quite specific, much like film scoring. At times, the music is the picture frame (score) around the picture (text), while at others the music is the leading dramatic/emotional impetus.In the present case (My Farewell Wish), the text is sincere, innocent, heartfelt, and earnest. By all accounts, the message is altruistic, expressing selfless desire for another's present/future happiness. Capturing this message has a strong reliance on the performers to not only carry the emotional intent of the moment (a phrase of text or a measure), but the the energy and continuance of the message throughout.The use of the [o] vowel functions almost as instrumental interludes or underpinning of strings. The conductor may use the [o] as indicated in the score, or a [u] vowel, a hum (with [o] as the vowel inside the mouth), or all three at different times for different reasons. In an acoustical performance (no mic), the soloist and the ensemble are a reflection of each other's natural sound. And, even gentle, warm solo voices should have no trouble projecting.Two final thoughts: 1) the obbligato or added voice or two on high passages (m. 66) or a single note (final chord) will be best delivered by lyrical, pure voices with demonstrated control; and 2) the metronome marking of 80 bpm (mm. 1–81) was strongly considered and should be followed.About the ComposerZ. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. His composition teachers were Normand Lockwood and Cecil Effinger, both students of the Nadia Boulanger, the famous French teacher (and student of Gabriel Fauré). Randall is the artistic director of two international summer music festivals, is an Honorary Board Member of the NationalAssociation of Italian Choral Directors, and has conducted in 25 countries. He has directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, and is a frequent conductor at other prestigious concert venues. Randall has 190 published works, and his music can be heard on Spotify, YouTube and other platforms, including his website (www.zrstroope.com).

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), edited by Riemenschneider. For piano. Format: piano solo book. With piano reduction, introductory text, instructional text, lyrics and performance notes. Baroque. 184 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Schirmer

A Songbook for Easy Guitar with Notes and Tab. Composed by Various. Easy Guitar. Video Games. Softcover. With guitar tablature. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Various. Easy Piano Songbook. TV, Movies, Video Games, Children. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Complete Lyrics for Over 1000 Songs from Broadway to Rock. By Various. Lyric Library. Softcover. Size 8.5x11 inches. 373 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard). Size 9x12 inches. 296 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

The Cinema of Cool. By Jeff Dawson. Applause Books. Size 6.1x9.3 inches. 214 pages. Published by Applause Books.

Arranged by Tom Gerou. Method/Instruction; Piano - Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Broadway; Movie; Pop; TV; Video Game. Book. Alfred Music #00- 48260. Published by Alfred Music

Orchestra (Soli MsTB, Coro SATB (divisi), Semicoro SATB (divisi), 2 Fl, Pic, 2 Ob, Eh, 2 Clt, Clt basso, 2 Fg, Cfg, 4 Cor, 3 Tr, 3 Trb, Tuba, Timp, Perc, 2 Arpe, Org, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb) - 5

SKU: CA.2300400

Composed by Edward Elgar. Edited by Barbara Mohn. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Composed 1900. Op. 38. Duration 100 minutes. Carus Verlag #2300400. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2300400).

ISBN 9790007240783. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.

This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar's moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of the listeners, a musical image of the soul is created which flies past mocking demons to God with its protecting angel at its side, is allowed to look at God briefly, then faces the purgatory confident and comforted. The work is a real rarity in the history of oratorio, and for large choirs it is a thrilling alternative to the established repertoire of Requiem settings. Its popularity is thanks to the suggestive, often sensuous power of the music, the great choral scenes of the demons and the angels, and the three impressive solo parts.All previous editions were reprints based on the historic first printed materials, which are inconsistent. By contrast, Carus has produced a modern, newly-engraved edition, compatible in all sections, which takes all the sources into consideration and evaluates the autograph manuscript in detail. For this edition the complete orchestral material is available on sale, and the vocal score and full score contain both English and German singing texts. The full score is also available digitally.*,A milestone of late Romantic choral music, and a standard work in Great Britain*,First modern score with a full Critical Report and complete performance material- English and german singing texts

SKU: LO.99-2812L

Man of Sorrows, King of Glory, Lord of Life!. Composed by Lloyd Larson. Choral, cantatas. Eastertide, Lent, Sacred. Bulk performance CDs. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2812L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2812L).

UPC: 000308126884.

Creat ed and composed by Lloyd Larson, Who Do You Say That I Am? invites choir, narrators, and congregation to experience anew the earthly life of Jesus, seeing His life, ministry, death, and resurrection through the eyes of front-row participants, whose varied answers to the title question reveal the Messiah, Emmanuel, gifted Teacher, the miracle Worker, the King of glory, the King above all kings, a Man of sorrows, the sacrificial Lamb of God, and the triumphant Lord of life, the Son of the living God. This extended work, suitable for the Lenten season, may be presented in multiple segments during Lent or throughout Holy Week. It may also be performed in its entirety as a single 35-minute work, culminating with a resurrection anthem or saving that final chapter of the story for Easter Sunday. The short dramatic monologues may be presented from memory by actors in costume or by narrators reading the scripts from the cantata book.

(The best in contemporary jazz from Europe). By Various. Edited by Chuck Sher. For C instruments. This edition: spiral-bound. Fake book. 423 pages. Published by Sher Music Company

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.ST6427S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 4:45. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6427S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6427S).

English.

This emotional and reflective work paints a stunning picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person on a street corner. The music relies heavily on a juxtaposition of the Ukrainian Bell Carol and Greensleeves, painting a picture of a lonely person who is eventually joined by others. Ultimately, a quartet performs in dramatic fashion before switching to a final duet, leaving the homeless person with a granted wish - company. A stunning and unique work that brings incredible awareness to the holidays and the true spirit of giving.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Chamber Music Viola 1, Viola 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello

SKU: PR.11441733S

Composed by Richard Wernick. Premiered by the Juilliard String Quartet, Perelman Theater, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society; Philadelphia, PA. Contemporary. Score. With Standard notation. Composed February 19 2015. 27 pages. Duration 19 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41733S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11441733S).

UPC: 680160631865.

Strin g Quartet No. 9 is the fourth that Wernick has written for the Juilliard Quartet. A commission by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Wernick's ninth string quartet was premiered by the Juilliard in November, 2015 and subsequently taken on tour. The first movement's affect (marked 'Assertive, Aggressive') [compares] to Rockport's forbidding coastline in the eyes of the first. settlers. This was an apt analogy since the work's musical language is, in today's vernacular, 'gnarly.' [The second movement]...a 'never-ending throb of repeated notes'...the effect of steadily diminishing life-force, though with a 'final burst of hope from the solo cello.' Again, the composer made intriguing use of many of the different ways stringed instruments can produce sound. Geoffrey Wieting, The Boston Musical Intelligencer.

(The best in contemporary jazz from Europe). Composed by Various. Edited by Chuck Sher. For Bb instruments. This edition: spiral-bound. Fake book. 423 pages. Published by Sher Music Company

Chamber Music Viola 1, Viola 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello

SKU: PR.114417330

Composed by Richard Wernick. Premiered by the Juilliard String Quartet, Perelman Theater, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society; Philadelphia, PA. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed February 19 2015. 27+8+8+8+8 pages. Duration 19 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41733. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114417330).

UPC: 680160631841.

Strin g Quartet No. 9 is the fourth that Wernick has written for the Juilliard Quartet. A commission by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Wernick's ninth string quartet was premiered by the Juilliard in November, 2015 and subsequently taken on tour. The first movement's affect (marked 'Assertive, Aggressive') [compares] to Rockport's forbidding coastline in the eyes of the first. settlers. This was an apt analogy since the work's musical language is, in today's vernacular, 'gnarly.' [The second movement]...a 'never-ending throb of repeated notes'...the effect of steadily diminishing life-force, though with a 'final burst of hope from the solo cello.' Again, the composer made intriguing use of many of the different ways stringed instruments can produce sound. Geoffrey Wieting, The Boston Musical Intelligencer.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar). For Guitar; Keyboard; Piano; Voice. This edition: Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Artist/Personality; Personality Book; Piano/Vocal/Chords. Faber Edition. Book. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Various. For Piano/Keyboard. Hal Leonard Fake Books. Classical. Difficulty: medium to medium-difficult. Fakebook. Melody line, chord names and lyrics (on some songs). 413 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Various. Edited by Richard Walters. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Opera. Softcover. 306 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). 21st Century, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns, Prayer. Octavo. Duration 1 minute, 45 seconds. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8730. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

Early Intermediate. Composed by Various. Arranged by Mona Rejino. Educational Piano Library. Recital, Solos. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Alex Shapiro (1962-). Activist Music. Concert. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra (Soli MsTB, Coro SATB (divisi), Semicoro SATB (divisi), 2 Fl, Pic, 2 Ob, Eh, 2 Clt, Clt basso, 2 Fg, Cfg, 4 Cor, 3 Tr, 3 Trb, Tuba, Timp, Perc, 2 Arpe, Org, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb) - 5

SKU: CA.2300403

Composed by Edward Elgar. Edited by Barbara Mohn. Vocal score. Composed 1900. Op. 38. Duration 100 minutes. Carus Verlag #2300403. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2300403).

ISBN 9790007240790. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.

This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar's moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of the listeners, a musical image of the soul is created which flies past mocking demons to God with its protecting angel at its side, is allowed to look at God briefly, then faces the purgatory confident and comforted. The work is a real rarity in the history of oratorio, and for large choirs it is a thrilling alternative to the established repertoire of Requiem settings. Its popularity is thanks to the suggestive, often sensuous power of the music, the great choral scenes of the demons and the angels, and the three impressive solo parts.All previous editions were reprints based on the historic first printed materials, which are inconsistent. By contrast, Carus has produced a modern, newly-engraved edition, compatible in all sections, which takes all the sources into consideration and evaluates the autograph manuscript in detail. For this edition the complete orchestral material is available on sale, and the vocal score and full score contain both English and German singing texts. The full score is also available digitally.*,A milestone of late Romantic choral music, and a standard work in Great Britain*,First modern score with a full Critical Report and complete performance material- English and german singing texts