Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867L Composed by William Kraft. Spiral. Large Scor...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867L
Composed
by William Kraft. Spiral.
Large Score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867L).
UPC:
680160683215.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Orchestra SKU: PR.11641867S Composed by William Kraft. Full score. Durati...(+)
Orchestra
SKU:
PR.11641867S
Composed
by William Kraft. Full
score. Duration 16
minutes, 25 seconds.
Theodore Presser Company
#116-41867S. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.11641867S).
UPC:
680160683208.
Conte
xtures: Riots -Decade '60
was commissioned by Zubin
Mehta and the Southern
California Symphony
Association after the
successful premiere of
the Concerto for Four
Percussion Soloists and
Orchestra. It was written
during the spring and
summer months of 1967.
Riots stemming from
resentment against the
racial situation in the
United States and the war
in Vietnam were occurring
throughout the country
and inevitably invaded
the composer's creative
subconscious.
Contextures, as the title
implies, was intended to
exploit various and
varying textures. As the
work progressed the
correspondence between
the fabric of music and
the fabric of society
became apparent and the
allegory grew in
significance. So I found
myself translating social
aspects into musical
techniques. Social
stratification became a
polymetric situation
where disparate groups
function together. The
conflict between the
forces of expansion and
the forces of containment
is expressed through and
opposition of tonal
fluidity vs. rigidity.
This is epitomized in the
fourth movement, where
the brass is divided into
two groups - a muted
group, encircled by the
unmuted one, which does
its utmost to keep the
first group within a
restricted pitch area.
The playful jazzy bits
(one between the first
and second movements and
one at the end of the
piece) are simply saying
that somehow in this age
of turmoil and anxiety
ways of having fun are
found even though that
fun may seem
inappropriate. The piece
is in five movements,
with an interlude between
the first and second
movements. It is scored
for a large orchestra,
supplemented by six
groups of percussion,
including newly created
roto-toms (small tunable
drums) and some original
devices, such as muted
gongs and muted
vibraphone. There is also
an offstage jazz quartet:
bass, drums, soprano
saxophone and trumpet.
The first movement begins
with a solo by the first
clarinetist which is
interrupted by
intermittent heckling
from his colleagues
leading to a
configuration of large
disparate elements. The
interlude of solo violin
and snare-drum follows
without pause. The second
movement, Prestissimo, is
a display piece of
virtuosity for the entire
orchestra. The third
movement marks a period
of repose and reflection
and calls for some
expressive solos,
particularly by the horn
and alto saxophone. The
fourth movement opens
with a rather lengthy
oboe solo, which is
threatened by large
blocks of sound from the
orchestra, against an
underlying current of
agitated energy in the
piano and percussion.
This leads to a section
in which large orchestral
forces oppose one
another, ultimately
bringing the work to a
climax, if not to a
denouement. Various
thematic elements are
strewn all over the
orchestra, resulting in
the formation of a
general haze of sound. A
transition leads to the
fifth movement without
pause. The musical haze
is pierced gently by the
offstage jazz group as if
they were attempting to
ignore and even dispel
the gloom, but a legato
bell sound enters and
hovers over both the jazz
group and the orchestra,
the latter making
statements of disquieting
finality. Two films were
conceived to accompany
portions of Contextures.
The first done by Herbert
Kosowar, was a
chemography film
(painting directly into
the film using dyes and
various implements) with
fast clips of riot
photographs. The second
was a film collage made
by photographically
abstracting details from
paintings of Reginald
Pollack. The purpose was
to invoke a non-specific
response - as in music -
but at the same time to
define the subject matter
of the piece. The films
were constructed to
correspond with certain
developments in the piece
and in no way affect the
independence and musical
flow of the piece, having
been made after the piece
was completed.
Contextures: Riots -
Decade '60 is dedicated
to Mehta, the Southern
California Symphony
Association and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra. The news of
the assassination of Dr.
Martin Luther King came
the afternoon of the
premiere, April 4, 1968.
That evening's
performances, and also
the succeeding ones, were
dedicated to him and a
special dedication to Dr.
King has been inserted
into he score. All the
music that follows the
jazz group - beginning
with the legato bell
sound playing the first 2
notes to We shall
overcome constitutes a
new ending to commemorate
Dr. King's death.
Composed by Bill Calhoun.
SWS FS. Carl Fischer
Concert String Orchestra
Series. Set of Score and
Parts. With Standard
notation.
16+10+16+4+10+10+4+12
pages. Duration 3
minutes, 27 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CAS103.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CAS103).
ISBN 9781491146637.
UPC: 680160904136. 9 x 12
inches. Key: B
minor.
Textures is
a rhythmic and driving
composition from composer
Bill Calhoun. It contains
shifting meters and
ostinato bass lines
underneath jaunty melodic
material. There is a
respite from the angular
textures during a
luscious, slow, lyrical
section that features a
beautiful violin solo.
The pointed textures
return for a dramatic
finish. Textures is an
original composition for
string orchestra set in B
minor . In its
introduction, which
alternates between 4/4
and 6/8, the piece begins
with an ostinato bass
rhythm that sets the time
for the other voices to
add, creating an
interesting texture .
Continuing in its bright
tempo, the main theme is
introduced in 5/4, which
eventually becomes the
unifying feel of this
section . This rhythmic
motif trades back and
forth between the
violins, violas and
cellos before moving into
a full chorus finishing
in 5/4 . There is a brief
return to a tutti
treatment of the
introductory 4/4 to 6/8
material as it moves into
a melodic 3/4 middle
section . A solo violin
begins this dance-like
theme . After a short
ritardando and closing
fermata, this section
moves into a return to
the opening Allegro,
though slightly quicker .
First is the return to
its A-theme, then using
the introductory material
to transition into its
dynamic ending .
About Carl
Fischer Concert String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of pieces (Grade
3 and higher) is designed
for advancing ensembles.
The pieces in this series
are characterized
by:
Expanded use
of rhythms, ranges and
keys but technical
demands are still
carefully
considered
More
comprehensive bowing
techniques
Viola
T.C.
included
Careful
selection of keys and
degree of difficulty for
advancing
musicians
Chamber Music Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Piano 1, Piano 2 SKU: CF.MXE54F ...(+)
Chamber Music Percussion
1, Percussion 2, Piano 1,
Piano 2
SKU:
CF.MXE54F
Composed by
Paul Lansky. Full score.
With Standard notation.
120 pages. Carl Fischer
Music #MXE54F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.MXE54F).
ISBN
9780825899553. UPC:
798408099558.
Textu
res, for two
percussionists and two
pianists, utilizes the
wide breadth of sounds
percussion instruments
are able to create.
Lansky instructs the
players to find metals
that have different
decays, skins that are
not too boomy or with a
twang, wood blocks, and
keyboard instruments -
creating a world of
sound. Written in eight
short pieces, this work
is for advanced
performers.
Textures Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire/avancé Alfred Publishing
By Harry T. Bulow. By Harry T. Bulow. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Donald Hun...(+)
By Harry T. Bulow. By
Harry T. Bulow. For
Concert Band. Concert
Band. Donald Hunsberger
Wind Library. Level:
Medium Advanced (grade
V). Conductor Score and
Parts. 325 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
Composed by Peter Terry.
Young String Orchestra
(YAS). Full score. With
Standard notation. 12
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#YAS181F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YAS181F).
ISBN
9781491151839. UPC:
680160909339. 9 x 12
inches.
Peter
Terry's The Lightning
Catcher celebrates youth
and the mysteries of
summer nights. The wonder
of lightning bugs and the
hours spent chasing,
catching, and releasing
them back are childhood
staples for many. With
bold gestures and
textures, this dramatic
piece takes the audience
back in time to the days
of their youth. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naive wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naA-ve wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naA-ve wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naive wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night. These
mysteries include the
wonder of lightning bugs:
spending hours chasing
them, catching them in
jars and then releasing
them back into the night,
only to catch them again
on another perfect night.
Coupled with this
experience are memories
of summer thunderstorms
moving across the Great
Lakes and a certain naive
wish that this too could
be caught in a glass jar
for later release. The
Lightning Catcher is a
dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece. I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts. Peter
Terry, 2018. The
Lightning Catcher is a
piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night. These
mysteries include the
wonder of lightning bugs:
spending hours chasing
them, catching them in
jars and then releasing
them back into the night,
only to catch them again
on another perfect night.
Coupled with this
experience are memories
of summer thunderstorms
moving across the Great
Lakes and a certain
naïve wish that this
too could be caught in a
glass jar for later
release.The Lightning
Catcher is a dramatic
work with big, bold
gestures and textures.
Make sure that you
reserve enough volume and
energy to make the ending
the biggest point in the
piece.I enjoyed writing
this piece and hope your
students will enjoy
playing these contrasting
styles and that you will
find the piece beneficial
in teaching important
musical concepts.Peter
Terry, 2018.
About Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of Grade 2/Grade
2.5 pieces is designed
for second and third year
ensembles. The pieces in
this series are
characterized
by: --Occasionally
extending to third
position --Keys
carefully considered for
appropriate
difficulty --Addition
of separate 2nd violin
and viola
parts --Viola T.C.
part
included --Increase
in independence of parts
over beginning levels
Composed by Peter Terry.
Young String Orchestra.
Set of Score and Parts.
With Standard notation.
8+8+5+5+2+2+5+12 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 3
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #YAS181. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YAS181).
ISBN
9781491151464. UPC:
680160908967. 9 x 12
inches. Key: B
minor.
Peter
Terry's The Lightning
Catcher celebrates youth
and the mysteries of
summer nights. The wonder
of lightning bugs and the
hours spent chasing,
catching, and releasing
them back are childhood
staples for many. With
bold gestures and
textures, this dramatic
piece takes the audience
back in time to the days
of their youth. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naive wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naA-ve wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naA-ve wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The
Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night.
These mysteries
include the wonder of
lightning bugs: spending
hours chasing them,
catching them in jars and
then releasing them back
into the night, only to
catch them again on
another perfect night.
Coupled with
this
experiencearememories<
span class=s2> of summer
thunderstorms moving
across the Great Lakes
and a certain naive wish
that this too could be
caught in a glass jar for
later release.
The
Lightning Catcher is
a dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece.I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts.
Peter
Terry, 2018
. The Lightning Catcher is
a piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night. These
mysteries include the
wonder of lightning bugs:
spending hours chasing
them, catching them in
jars and then releasing
them back into the night,
only to catch them again
on another perfect night.
Coupled with this
experience are memories
of summer thunderstorms
moving across the Great
Lakes and a certain naive
wish that this too could
be caught in a glass jar
for later release. The
Lightning Catcher is a
dramatic work with big,
bold gestures and
textures. Make sure that
you reserve enough volume
and energy to make the
ending the biggest point
in the piece. I enjoyed
writing this piece and
hope your students will
enjoy playing these
contrasting styles and
that you will find the
piece beneficial in
teaching important
musical concepts. Peter
Terry, 2018. The
Lightning Catcher is a
piece that celebrates
youth and the mysteries
of a summer night. These
mysteries include the
wonder of lightning bugs:
spending hours chasing
them, catching them in
jars and then releasing
them back into the night,
only to catch them again
on another perfect night.
Coupled with this
experience are memories
of summer thunderstorms
moving across the Great
Lakes and a certain
naïve wish that this
too could be caught in a
glass jar for later
release.The Lightning
Catcher is a dramatic
work with big, bold
gestures and textures.
Make sure that you
reserve enough volume and
energy to make the ending
the biggest point in the
piece.I enjoyed writing
this piece and hope your
students will enjoy
playing these contrasting
styles and that you will
find the piece beneficial
in teaching important
musical concepts.Peter
Terry, 2018.
About Carl
Fischer Young String
Orchestra
Series
Thi
s series of Grade 2/Grade
2.5 pieces is designed
for second and third year
ensembles. The pieces in
this series are
characterized
by: --Occasionally
extending to third
position --Keys
carefully considered for
appropriate
difficulty --Addition
of separate 2nd violin
and viola
parts --Viola T.C.
part
included --Increase
in independence of parts
over beginning levels
Chamber Music Cello,
Flute, Viola 1, Viola 2,
Violin
SKU:
CF.MXE219
Composed by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Arranged by Robert
Stallman. Sws.
56+16+16+16+16+12 pages.
Carl Fischer Music
#MXE219. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.MXE219).
ISBN
9781491157794. UPC:
680160916399. 9 x 12
inches.
Composed by
William Grant Still.
Arranged by Todd Parrish.
Set of Score and Parts.
10+2+24+16+10+10+16
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#AS144. Published by Carl
Fischer Music (CF.AS144).
ISBN 9781491160602.
UPC:
680160919192.
Often
referred to as the Dean
of African American
Composers, William Grant
Still's illustrious
career contained many
ground-breaking
achievements. Following
the massive success of
his critically acclaimed
Symphony No. 1, the
Afro-American Symphony
(1930), Still's Symphony
No. 2 was premiered in
1937 by the Philadelphia
Orchestra under the
direction of conductor
Leopold Stokowski. The
work, subtitled Song of a
New Race, infuses
elements of blues and
jazz into the classical
form, creating a uniquely
blended sound to reflect
Still's vision of an
increasingly diverse
American culture. Slow,
dreamy themes are
expressed through lush
harmonies utilizing thick
textures along with solo
and divisi playing. The
tension between
traditional and jazz
idioms is felt in the
push and pull of shifting
tempo and tonality.
Originally composed for
Full Orchestra, this
slightly abridged version
for String Orchestra
includes the original
harp part, honoring the
legacy of one of
America's greatest
composers. Often
referred to as the Dean
of African American
Composers, William Grant
Still's illustrious
career contained many
ground-breaking
achievements. Following
the massive success of
his critically acclaimed
Symphony No. 1, the
Afro-American Symphony
(1930), Still's Symphony
No. 2 was premiered in
1937 by the Philadelphia
Orchestra under the
direction of conductor
Leopold Stokowski. The
work, subtitled Song of a
New Race, infuses
elements of blues and
jazz into the classical
form, creating a uniquely
blended sound to reflect
Still's vision of an
increasingly diverse
American culture. Slow,
dreamy themes are
expressed through lush
harmonies utilizing thick
textures along with solo
and divisi playing. The
tension between
traditional and jazz
idioms is felt in the
push and pull of shifting
tempo and tonality.
Originally composed for
Full Orchestra, this
slightly abridged version
for String Orchestra
includes the original
harp part, honoring the
legacy of one of
America's greatest
composers. Often
referred to as the Dean
of African American
Composers, William Grant
Still's illustrious
career contained many
ground-breaking
achievements. Following
the massive success of
his critically acclaimed
Symphony No. 1, the
Afro-American Symphony
(1930), Still's Symphony
No. 2 was premiered in
1937 by the Philadelphia
Orchestra under the
direction of conductor
Leopold Stokowski. The
work, subtitled Song of a
New Race, infuses
elements of blues and
jazz into the classical
form, creating a uniquely
blended sound to reflect
Still's vision of an
increasingly diverse
American culture. Slow,
dreamy themes are
expressed through lush
harmonies utilizing thick
textures along with solo
and divisi playing. The
tension between
traditional and jazz
idioms is felt in the
push and pull of shifting
tempo and tonality.
Originally composed for
full orchestra, this
slightly abridged version
for string orchestra
includes the original
harp part, honoring the
legacy of one of
America's greatest
composers. Often
referred to as the
“Dean of African
American
Composersâ€, William
Grant Still’s
illustrious career
contained many
ground-breaking
achievements. Following
the massive success of
his critically
acclaimedSymphony No. 1,
the Afro-American
Symphony (1930),
Still’s Symphony
No. 2 was premiered in
1937 by the Philadelphia
Orchestra under the
direction of conductor
Leopold Stokowski. The
work, subtitled
“Song of a New
Raceâ€, infuses
elements of blues and
jazz into the classical
form, creating a uniquely
blended sound to reflect
Still’s vision of
an increasingly diverse
American culture. Slow,
dreamy themes are
expressed through lush
harmonies utilizing thick
textures along with solo
and divisi playing. The
tension between
traditional and jazz
idioms is felt in the
push and pull of shifting
tempo and tonality.
Originally composed for
full orchestra, this
slightly abridged version
for string orchestra
includes the original
harppart, honoring the
legacy of one of
America’s greatest
composers.
Many Moons [Conducteur] - Intermédiaire Carl Fischer
Band Bass Clarinet in Bb, Bass Drum), Bassoon, Clarinet 1 in Bb, Clarinet 2 in B...(+)
Band Bass Clarinet in Bb,
Bass Drum), Bassoon,
Clarinet 1 in Bb,
Clarinet 2 in Bb,
Clarinet 3 in Bb, Crash
Cymbals), Euphonium,
Euphonium T.C. in Bb,
Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1
in F, Horn 2 in F, Mallet
Percussion 1, Mallet
Percussion 2, Marimba,
Oboe and more. - Grade
3.5
SKU:
CF.CPS242F
Composed
by Peter Sciaino. Sws.
Cps. Full score. 16
pages. Duration 4
minutes, 10 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CPS242F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CPS242F).
ISBN 9781491157947.
UPC: 680160916542. 9 x 12
inches.
All of us
have experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility. The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible. I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me amany
moonsa ago. All of us
have experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility. The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible. I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me many moons
ago. All of us have
experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility.The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible.I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me
“many moonsâ€
ago.
Composed by
Peter Sciaino. Folio.
Cps. Set of Score and
Parts.
4+4+2+4+4+4+2+2+2+2+2+2+4
+4+4+2+2+3+3+3+2+4+1+1+1+
2+1+16 pages. Duration 4
minutes, 10 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CPS242.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CPS242).
ISBN 9781491157930.
UPC: 680160916535. 9 x 12
inches.
All of us
have experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility. The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible. I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me amany
moonsa ago. All of us
have experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility. The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible. I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me many moons
ago. All of us have
experienced unique
moments in our lives that
create unforgettable
mental snapshots. These
images can often provide
comfort, a moment of
humor, or can be a source
of inspiration. Years ago
while traveling with (who
are now) old friends, I
witnessed a New Mexico
night sky for the very
first time. We were so
taken with the view that
we pulled our rental car
to the side of the
highway just to stand and
stare skyward. The
clarity and size of the
stars redefined my
understanding of our
place in this vast
universe. To my eye, I
was staring at hundreds
of little moons. In
writing this piece, I
wanted to capture a sense
of beauty, wonder and
humility.The euphonium
solo presents the theme
as a wistful offering to
things beyond our
understanding. Throughout
the selection this theme
is passed throughout the
ensemble, and thicker
textures evolve. The
mallet percussion plays a
vital role in providing
harmonic stability early
in the selection.
Non-pitched percussion is
essential in building
tension and generating
effective impacts at
louder dynamic levels.
Ideally, the two
triangles found in the
Percussion 2 part should
be mounted and of two
distinctly different
pitches. Both should be
played with light beaters
if possible.I sincerely
hope Many Moons provides
years of inspiration for
you and your ensemble
just as that southwestern
sky did for me
“many moonsâ€
ago.
O Christmas Tree.
Composed by Zachary
Poulter. Sws. Bps. Full
score. 12 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #BPS134F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.BPS134F).
ISBN 9781491158272.
UPC: 680160916870. 9 x 12
inches.
SATB a cappella. Composed by Gareth Treseder. Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Ch...(+)
SATB a cappella.
Composed by Gareth
Treseder. Boosey and
Hawkes Sacred Choral.
Octavo. 16 pages. Boosey
and Hawkes #M060130342.
Published by Boosey and
Hawkes (HL.48023701).
Composed by
Yukiko Nishimura. Set of
Score and Parts.
1+2+2+2+2+2+2+2+1+2+1+2+2
+2+2+2+1+2+1+3+2+24+24+10
+10+10+24 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #C1233.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.C1233).
ISBN
9781491162316. UPC:
680160921065.
First
written for string
orchestra and later
arranged for concert
band, Water
Reflections by Yukikko
Nishimura has now been
beautifully scored for
full orchestra. In this
setting, the
gorgeous melodies are
expanded with new
harmonic depth and rich
textures. Lush interplay
between winds and strings
is enhanced with stately
percussion, timpani, and
optional harp. The gentle
opening melody leads to a
faster, joyful middle
section that eventually
returns to the original
lyrical theme. First
written for string
orchestra and later
arranged for concert
band, Water
Reflections by Yukiko
Nishimura has now been
beautifully scored for
full orchestra. In this
setting, the
gorgeous melodies are
expanded with new
harmonic depth and rich
textures. Lush interplay
between winds and strings
is enhanced with stately
percussion, timpani, and
optional harp. The gentle
opening melody leads to a
faster, joyful middle
section that eventually
returns to the original
lyrical theme. First
written for string
orchestra, Water
Reflections by Yukiko
Nishimura has now been
beautifully scored for
full orchestra. In this
setting, the
gorgeous melodies are
expanded with new
harmonic depth and rich
textures. Lush interplay
between winds and strings
is enhanced with stately
percussion, timpani, and
optional harp. The gentle
opening melody leads to a
faster, joyful middle
section that eventually
returns to the original
lyrical theme.
O Christmas Tree.
Composed by Zachary
Poulter. Folio. Bps. Set
of Score and Parts.
8+2+8+2+2+5+2+2+8+3+2+2+2
+3+1+2+1+1+2+12 pages.
Duration 1 minute, 56
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #BPS134. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.BPS134).
ISBN
9781491158265. UPC:
680160916863. 9 x 12
inches.
Bass Clarinet and Orchestra SKU: HL.14001122 Composed by Asbjorn Schaathu...(+)
Bass Clarinet and
Orchestra
SKU:
HL.14001122
Composed
by Asbjorn Schaathun.
Music Sales America.
Classical. Score. Music
Sales #KP00663. Published
by Music Sales
(HL.14001122).
ISBN
9788759855669.
Danish.
ACTIONS,
INTERPOLATIONS AND
ANALYSES, symphonies for
bass-clarinet and large
ensemble (1987-90), is
what is commonly termed a
work in progress. So far
Schaathun has completed
three of five parts. The
is the composer's first
large-scale attempt to
investigate possible
connections between
ostensibly unrelated
material. Explained in
simple terms, it involves
taking two of Schaathun's
own type of texture
(composed by means of
different techniques) and
letting them rotate
around a familiar musical
object (in this case a
short excerpt from
Stravinskij's Symphonies
of Wind instruments in
which he employs the
famous frozen chords). In
the course of the piece
the elements takes over
various characteristics
from one another and the
form progresses from
fairly clear-cut textures
to a situation where the
various textures are
superimposed, creating a
dramatic flow. On a more
advanced level, the piece
is about trying to
mediate between different
musical textures as
metaphors for the
different levels of the
sound itself. One of the
main questions in this
context is; What is size
in music? Is it possible
to take a small
chord(i.e. narrow
register, few
instruments, simple tone
colours) and then blow it
up (wide register, many
instruments, advanced
mixtures) in such a way
that the listener still
perceives it as the same
chord? You have simply
moved closer to the
sound. At any rate, when
Schaathun composed the
piece, he himself
travellig into the sound,
as if were viewing a
texture from a distance.
He then recomposed the
same situation and drew
closer, and then
recompose it a third time
and simply get close
enough to discover the
world of sounds that thus
emerged. A world of
sounds capable of
travelling at a
tremendous speed...
However, like all
concertos, the piece is
of course about the
individual and his
relationship to his
surroundings (society).
Schaathun has often
pondered on the reason
for this preoccupation
wih solo concertos. The
answer derives from his
firm conviction that
nothing would ever happen
if it weren't for the
initiative, the Action,
of the individual.
Band concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CPS250 Composed by Peter Sciaino. Set...(+)
Band concert band - Grade
3
SKU: CF.CPS250
Composed by Peter
Sciaino. Set of Score and
Parts.
27+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6
+6+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+6+4+
12+4+2+6+10 pages.
Duration 4 minutes, 40
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CPS250. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS250).
ISBN
9781491159576. UPC:
680160918164.
Kalei
doscope Sky is inspired
by the breathtaking
pastime of hot-air
ballooning and the
glorious festivals around
the world that honor the
practice. A sky full of
colorful spheres
elegantly floating at the
Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta,
International Balloon
Festival of
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,
Bristol International
Balloon Fiesta, Mondial
Air Ballons and more draw
thousands of people to
witness awe-inspiring
scenes full of passionate
balloonists. Traditional
hot-air balloons mix with
creatively designed
balloons to thrill the
tens of thousands of
spectators below. While I
personally am not a
person who dreams of
taking my own
flight--heights are not
my thing--I have to
marvel at how gently and
easily these vessels
float among the clouds.
It truly is an image of
exquisite freedom. This
piece reflects the view
and experience of the
onlooker taking in an
elegantly shifting scene
reminiscent of
kaleidoscope patterns.
Spectators like me can
appreciate the beauty and
vibrancy associated with
a horizon full of
adventurous balloonists
and their wondrous
aircrafts. Kaleidoscope
Sky starts in a
triumphant and
celebratory fashion and
continues to conjure
images reminiscent of the
wide variety of soaring
colors on display at a
hot-air balloon event.
Ultimately, the piece
appropriately concludes
with a suspenseful, yet
graceful, run to the
finish line. Melodic
lines should soar with
attention being paid to
phrase markings and
assigned articulations.
Encourage musicians to
allow room for the
melodic material to be
heard in thicker textures
where supporting
harmonies are often
rhythmic in nature. These
harmonies should support,
and not cloud the
melodies. The meter
changes should sound
effortless, and the
continuous figures in the
percussion will help to
achieve this effect. The
snare drum, in
particular, should bring
accented notes to the
foreground while
maintaining a steady
textural effect with
non-accented notes as a
rhythmic background. This
will go a long way in
finding a cohesive
subdivision and ensemble
pulse. Kaleidoscope
Sky is inspired by the
breathtaking pastime of
hot-air ballooning and
the glorious festivals
around the world that
honor the practice. A sky
full of colorful spheres
elegantly floating at the
Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta,
International Balloon
Festival of
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,
Bristol International
Balloon Fiesta, Mondial
Air Ballons and more draw
thousands of people to
witness awe-inspiring
scenes full of passionate
balloonists. Traditional
hot-air balloons mix with
creatively designed
balloons to thrill the
tens of thousands of
spectators below. While I
personally am not a
person who dreams of
taking my own
flight—heights are
not my thing—I
have to marvel at how
gently and easily these
vessels float among the
clouds. It truly is an
image of exquisite
freedom. This piece
reflects the view and
experience of the
onlooker taking in an
elegantly shifting scene
reminiscent of
kaleidoscope patterns.
Spectators like me can
appreciate the beauty and
vibrancy associated with
a horizon full of
adventurous balloonists
and their wondrous
aircrafts. Kaleidoscope
Sky starts in a
triumphant and
celebratory fashion and
continues to conjure
images reminiscent of the
wide variety of soaring
colors on display at a
hot-air balloon event.
Ultimately, the piece
appropriately concludes
with a suspenseful, yet
graceful, run to the
finish line.Melodic lines
should “soarâ€
with attention being paid
to phrase markings and
assigned articulations.
Encourage musicians to
allow room for the
melodic material to be
heard in thicker textures
where supporting
harmonies are often
rhythmic in nature. These
harmonies should support,
and not
“cloud†the
melodies. The meter
changes should sound
effortless, and the
continuous figures in the
percussion will help to
achieve this effect. The
snare drum, in
particular, should bring
accented notes to the
foreground while
maintaining a steady
textural effect with
non-accented notes as a
rhythmic background. This
will go a long way in
finding a cohesive
subdivision and ensemble
pulse.
Kaleidoscope Sky Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Carl Fischer
Band concert band - Grade 3 SKU: CF.CPS250F Composed by Peter Sciaino. Fu...(+)
Band concert band - Grade
3
SKU: CF.CPS250F
Composed by Peter
Sciaino. Full score. 27
pages. Carl Fischer Music
#CPS250F. Published by
Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CPS250F).
ISBN
9781491159583. UPC:
680160918171.
Kalei
doscope Sky is inspired
by the breathtaking
pastime of hot-air
ballooning and the
glorious festivals around
the world that honor the
practice. A sky full of
colorful spheres
elegantly floating at the
Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta,
International Balloon
Festival of
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,
Bristol International
Balloon Fiesta, Mondial
Air Ballons and more draw
thousands of people to
witness awe-inspiring
scenes full of passionate
balloonists. Traditional
hot-air balloons mix with
creatively designed
balloons to thrill the
tens of thousands of
spectators below. While I
personally am not a
person who dreams of
taking my own
flight--heights are not
my thing--I have to
marvel at how gently and
easily these vessels
float among the clouds.
It truly is an image of
exquisite freedom. This
piece reflects the view
and experience of the
onlooker taking in an
elegantly shifting scene
reminiscent of
kaleidoscope patterns.
Spectators like me can
appreciate the beauty and
vibrancy associated with
a horizon full of
adventurous balloonists
and their wondrous
aircrafts. Kaleidoscope
Sky starts in a
triumphant and
celebratory fashion and
continues to conjure
images reminiscent of the
wide variety of soaring
colors on display at a
hot-air balloon event.
Ultimately, the piece
appropriately concludes
with a suspenseful, yet
graceful, run to the
finish line. Melodic
lines should soar with
attention being paid to
phrase markings and
assigned articulations.
Encourage musicians to
allow room for the
melodic material to be
heard in thicker textures
where supporting
harmonies are often
rhythmic in nature. These
harmonies should support,
and not cloud the
melodies. The meter
changes should sound
effortless, and the
continuous figures in the
percussion will help to
achieve this effect. The
snare drum, in
particular, should bring
accented notes to the
foreground while
maintaining a steady
textural effect with
non-accented notes as a
rhythmic background. This
will go a long way in
finding a cohesive
subdivision and ensemble
pulse. Kaleidoscope
Sky is inspired by the
breathtaking pastime of
hot-air ballooning and
the glorious festivals
around the world that
honor the practice. A sky
full of colorful spheres
elegantly floating at the
Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta,
International Balloon
Festival of
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,
Bristol International
Balloon Fiesta, Mondial
Air Ballons and more draw
thousands of people to
witness awe-inspiring
scenes full of passionate
balloonists. Traditional
hot-air balloons mix with
creatively designed
balloons to thrill the
tens of thousands of
spectators below. While I
personally am not a
person who dreams of
taking my own
flight—heights are
not my thing—I
have to marvel at how
gently and easily these
vessels float among the
clouds. It truly is an
image of exquisite
freedom. This piece
reflects the view and
experience of the
onlooker taking in an
elegantly shifting scene
reminiscent of
kaleidoscope patterns.
Spectators like me can
appreciate the beauty and
vibrancy associated with
a horizon full of
adventurous balloonists
and their wondrous
aircrafts. Kaleidoscope
Sky starts in a
triumphant and
celebratory fashion and
continues to conjure
images reminiscent of the
wide variety of soaring
colors on display at a
hot-air balloon event.
Ultimately, the piece
appropriately concludes
with a suspenseful, yet
graceful, run to the
finish line.Melodic lines
should “soarâ€
with attention being paid
to phrase markings and
assigned articulations.
Encourage musicians to
allow room for the
melodic material to be
heard in thicker textures
where supporting
harmonies are often
rhythmic in nature. These
harmonies should support,
and not
“cloud†the
melodies. The meter
changes should sound
effortless, and the
continuous figures in the
percussion will help to
achieve this effect. The
snare drum, in
particular, should bring
accented notes to the
foreground while
maintaining a steady
textural effect with
non-accented notes as a
rhythmic background. This
will go a long way in
finding a cohesive
subdivision and ensemble
pulse.
Chamber Music Saxophone Quartet SKU: PR.114417130 & Happy Birthday to ...(+)
Chamber Music Saxophone
Quartet
SKU:
PR.114417130
&
Happy Birthday to
Prism. Composed by
Chen Yi. Sws each.
Contemporary. Set of
Score and Parts. With
Standard notation.
Composed 2014.
24+12+12+12+8 pages.
Duration 14 minutes.
Theodore Presser Company
#114-41713. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.114417130).
ISBN
9781491110409. UPC:
680160626687. 9x12
inches.
A recipient
of the New Music USA 2013
Live Music For Dance
Award commissioning
grant, Not Alone is
inspired by the ancient
Chinese poet Li Bai's
poem Drinking Alone under
the Moon with the Shadow.
The premiere was given on
April 26, 2014 by the
PRISM Quartet with the
Nai-Ni Chen Dance
Company, which
commissioned the work to
celebrate its 25th
Anniversary NYC Season.
From the Program Note by
Matthew Levy (The PRISM
Quartet), Not Alone
(2014) is an
interdisciplinary
work...but it stands
alone in a chamber music
setting. The work spans a
stunning range of
textures, from
introspective solos for
each of the four
saxophones to majestic
hyper-active gestures.
The PRISM Quartet
recorded Not Alone for a
2017 release on XAS
Records titled Paradigm
Lost. But we're excited
for a wider community of
saxophonists to embrace
the work, and share it
with their own audiences.
Not Alone is published
together with Happy
Birthday to PRISM, a
brief miniature that Chen
Yi wrote for the
quartet's 20th
anniversary celebration
in 2004. For advanced
performers.______________
___________Text from the
scanned back cover:NOT
ALONE for Saxophone
QuartetHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
PRISM for Saxophone
QuartetNot Alone is a
14-minute saxophone
quartet and dance score
inspired by the ancient
Chinese poet Li
Bai’s
“Drinking Alone
under the Moon with the
Shadow.†The
expansively-textured sax
quartet matches the
exploratory and dramatic
movements and gestures in
the dance. NOT ALONE was
commissioned by the
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
which premiered the work
in collaboration with the
PRISM Quartet. Also
included in this
publication is Chen
Yi’s fascinating
take on “Happy
Birthday to You,â€
composed in celebration
of Prism’s 25th
anniversary season. A
recipient of the New
Music USA 2013 Live Music
For Dance Award
commissioning grant, Not
Alone is inspiredby the
ancient Chinese poet Li
Bai’s poem
“Drinking Alone
under the Moon with the
Shadow.†The
premierewas given on
April 26, 2014 by the
PRISM Quartet with the
Nai-Ni Chen Dance
Company, which
commissioned thework to
celebrate its 25th
Anniversary NYC
Season. Program Note
by composer Chen YiThe
original inspiration for
this work for both the
choreographer and the
composer came from the
Tang Dynasty poem - Alone
Under the Moon by Li Bai.
The poem describes the
poet being alone in a
garden. The moon and his
shadow became his
companions that night.
The choreographer brings
this idea to modern life
in an urban setting. She
created a series of
“mindscapesâ€
which are the result of
the exploration of the
different mental and
physical states of being
alone.Through
self-examination, the
choreographer raises the
question: are we ever
really alone? Our
physical being may be
standing by itself, but
what about our
introspective self? When
we are still, we let our
thoughts pass by like
flowing water. If we
could engage with our
shadows, what would it be
like?Program Note by
Matthew Levy, The PRISM
QuartetThe PRISM Quartet
has commissioned a great
many composers since our
founding days in 1984.
Chen Yi is among ahandful
of our very favorites,
and one to whom
we’ve returned
time and time again. Her
music is powerful,
expansive,intimate, and
draws connections between
Eastern and Western,
ancient and modern
traditions in a voice all
her own.Chen Yi has
written or adapted four
works for the PRISM
Quartet. She penned a
wonderful miniature
called HappyBirth day to
PRISM to celebrate the
ensemble’s 20th
anniversary back in 2004
(Dedication, Innova
Recordings).We
subsequently commissioned
her to compose Septet
(2008) for Erhu, Pipa,
Percussion, and Saxophone
Quartet(2008), premiered
and recorded with the New
York ensemble Music From
China (Antiphony, Innova
Recordings 2010).In 2015,
the PRISM Quartet
performed and recorded
(XAS Records) a new
version of her saxophone
quartet concerto,BA YIN,
with the University of
Missouri-Kansas City Wind
Ensemble under the baton
of Steven Davis
(originally writtenfor
the Rascher Quartet and
scored for saxophones and
string
orchestra.).Finally, Not
Alone (2014) is an
interdisciplinary work
written for the Nai-Ni
Chen Dance Company with
the PRISMQuartet, but it
stands alone in a chamber
music setting. The work
spans a stunning range of
textures, from
introspectivesolos for
each of the four
saxophones to majestic
hyper-active gestures.
The PRISM Quartet
recorded Not Alonefor a
2017 release on XAS
Records titled Paradigm
Lost. But we’re
excited for a wider
community of saxophonists
toembrace the work, and
share it with their own
audiences.In his liner
notes for the recording,
WNYC’s John
Schaefer writes:
“As with much of
her music, Chen employs
percussiveeffects and
glissandi; in Chinese
music these are not
considered
“extended
techniques†or
special effects, but
animportant part of the
performer’s
arsenal. Here, they help
create the twilit mood of
the opening moments. The
piecesoon becomes more
dramatic, suggesting the
arrival of the
drinker’s
companions (real or
imagined) and his or
herincreasingly garrulous
outbursts. Passages of
consonance and discord
can easily be heard as
companionable singingand
bouts of drunken
argument. The piece
bustles along on a kind
of restless energy,
until, finally, that
restlessnesssubsides,
giving way to a gently
humorous ending where a
short falling phrase
signals the drinker
falling
asleep.â€.
Voice and piano SKU: BR.DLV-5633 Composed by Jean Sibelius. Voice. Deutsc...(+)
Voice and piano
SKU:
BR.DLV-5633
Composed
by Jean Sibelius. Voice.
Deutscher-Lieder-Verlag.
Song; Early modern;
Late-romantic. Score. 8
pages. Breitkopf and
Haertel #DLV 5633.
Published by Breitkopf
and Haertel
(BR.DLV-5633).
ISBN
9790004802151. 9 x 12
inches. Swedish /
German.
Six single
editions: DLV 5631 -
1. Der Norden DLV 5632
- 2. Hennes Budskap -
Ihre Botschaft DLV
5632 - 3. Morgonen - Der
Morgen DLV 5634 - 4.
Fagelfangaren - Der
Vogelsteller DLV 5635
- 5. Sommernatten - Die
Sommernacht DLV 5636 -
6. Vem Styrde hit din vag
- Wer hat dich hergefuhrt
Fast alle
Orchesterbearbeitungen
sind Jahre nach den
Originalkompositionen fur
Singstimme und Klavier
entstanden.
Trotz
der Tatsache dass sie
rasch hingeworfen sind
zeigt sich in allen
Liedern Sibelius'
Meisterschaft als
Orchesterliederkomponist.
Manchmal vermag er eine
dustere dramatische
Atmosphare (in ,,Pa
verandan vid havet) zu
erzeugen manchmal
gelingen ihm leuchtend
farbige Impressionen (in
,,Soluppgang) oder zart
transparente Gewebe (in
,,Varen flyktar hastigt)
- immer jedoch sind die
Lieder ganz aus deren
poetischer Idee heraus
gestaltet und
differenziert
nachgezeichnet. In den
meisten Fallen
beschrankte sich Sibelius
auf ein relativ kleines
Orchester. In ,,Varen
flyktar hastigt sind
neben den Streichern nur
zwei Floten und vier
Horner besetzt. Nearly
all of the orchestral
arrangements were made
years after the original
compositions for voice
and piano.
Yet
even though the
arrangements were made in
a very short period of
time Sibelius handled the
combination of solo voice
and orchestra in all
songs with equal mastery
sometimes creating dark
and dramatic atmospheres
(in Pa verandan vid
havet) sometimes radiant
colorful impressions (in
Soluppgang) or
light-colored transparent
textures (in Varen
flyktar hastigt) and
always basing his ideas
on the poetic idea of the
song while discovering
refined ways of
supporting it. Fast alle
Orchesterbearbeitungen
sind Jahre nach den
Originalkompositionen fur
Singstimme und Klavier
entstanden.
Trotz
der Tatsache dass sie
rasch hingeworfen sind
zeigt sich in allen
Liedern Sibelius'
Meisterschaft als
Orchesterliederkomponist.
manchmal vermag er eine
dustere dramatische
Atmosphare (in ,,Pa
verandan vid havet) zu
erzeugen manchmal
gelingen ihm leuchtend
farbige Impressionen (in
,,Soluppgang) oder zart
transparente Gewebe (in
,,Varen flyktar hastigt)
- immer jedoch sind die
Lieder ganz aus deren
poetischer Idee heraus
gestaltet und
differenziert
nachgezeichnet. In den
meisten Fallen
beschrankte sich Sibelius
auf ein relativ kleines
Orchester. In ,,Varen
flyktar hastigt sind
neben den Streichern nur
zwei Floten und vier
Horner besetzt. Nearly
all of the orchestral
arrangements were made
years after the original
compositions for voice
and piano.
Yet
even though the
arrangements were made in
a very short period of
time Sibelius handled the
combination of solo voice
and orchestra in all
songs with equal mastery
sometimes creating dark
and dramatic atmospheres
(in Pa verandan vid
havet) sometimes radiant
colorful impressions (in
Soluppgang) or
light-colored transparent
textures (in Varen
flyktar hastigt) and
always basing his ideas
on the poetic idea of the
song while discovering
refined ways of
supporting it.
Composed by Howard Skempton (1947-). Piano (Solo). 20 pages. Duration 22'. Oxf...(+)
Composed by Howard
Skempton
(1947-). Piano (Solo). 20
pages. Duration 22'.
Oxford
University Press
#9780193544178. Published
by
Oxford University Press
Composed by Travis
Weller. Folio. Cps. Set
of Score and Parts.
8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+8+4+4+8+8
+8+8+6+6+6+4+8+6+2+4+4+6+
32 pages. Duration 3
minutes, 10 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CPS234.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CPS234).
ISBN 9781491156346.
UPC: 680160914883. 9 x 12
inches.
Mercury -
the Roman god of
financial gain, commerce,
travelers, boundaries,
luck, trickery,
merchants, and thieves. A
popular deity in Roman
culture, he was instantly
recognized by his unique
winged shoes (talaria)
and hat (petasos). With
its close proximity to
the sun and faster orbit
than all other planets,
the Romans named this
small celestial body
after the swift-winged
messenger of their
culture. It is not
surprising that in
Holst's major orchestral
suite The Planets that
Mercury utilizes such
light and swift themes.
There is some duality to
the title of the work.
Part of it involves my
impression of what a
playful chase of the
winged messenger sounds
like. The other part is
the opening motif chasing
two themes of Holst
around the rest of the
work. It was only after
developing the first few
ideas that I recognized
some of the commonalities
with some of those same
themes from Holst's
orchestral work. There
are several quotations
from that famous piece by
Holst (notably as both
are stated successively
at mm. 13-20). The idea
of someone having to
chase the Winged
Messenger struck me as a
unique title around which
to craft a work. One of
my core beliefs about
music is that it can be
imbued with meaning by a
composer, and as the
sonic story unfolds an
ensemble, director, and
audience members can draw
out their own meaning
from the experience. Who
exactly is chasing
Mercury? I leave that up
to the wonderfully
creative minds of the
young ladies and
gentlemen who have the
opportunity to bring this
work to life. The
opportunity to compose
music and allow student
musicians to give this
piece new life and draw
out different meanings is
a humbling experience.
Rehearsal Notes and
Suggestions As stated
earlier, the opening
motif (a range of a
seventh) comes back
frequently in the work in
a variety of settings and
textures. Throughout the
work, it is important for
students to recognize the
two themes from Holst
when they are present in
the sound canvas. If the
solos (clarinet and alto
saxophone) are utilized,
the supporting parts
around and underneath
those lines must be
sensitive and play in
such a way to properly
balance those parts.
There are number of muted
sections for the trumpet
section, and I would
advocate for all trumpets
acquiring the same mute
to contribute to unity in
timbre. The bold fanfare
sections (the first
occurs at m. 37) must be
presented with a unified
articulation style. As
the texture intensifies
prior to m. 169, it is
crucial for the ensemble
to play within themselves
and exercise musical
courtesy to allow all
voices to be heard as
they arrive at m. 181. My
thanks in advance for
your support of this
music, and I wish you
well as you and your
ensemble begin Chasing
Mercury!. Mercury
– the Roman god of
financial gain, commerce,
travelers, boundaries,
luck, trickery,
merchants, and thieves. A
popular deity in Roman
culture, he was instantly
recognized by his unique
winged shoes (talaria)
and hat (petasos). With
its close proximity to
the sun and faster orbit
than all other planets,
the Romans named this
small celestial body
after the swift-winged
messenger of their
culture. It is not
surprising that in
Holst’s major
orchestral suite The
Planets that Mercury
utilizes such light and
swift themes.There is
some duality to the title
of the work. Part of it
involves my impression of
what a playful chase of
the winged messenger
sounds like. The other
part is the opening motif
chasing two themes of
Holst around the rest of
the work. It was only
after developing the
first few ideas that I
recognized some of the
commonalities with some
of those same themes from
Holst’s orchestral
work. There are several
quotations from that
famous piece by Holst
(notably as both are
stated successively at
mm. 13–20). The
idea of someone having to
chase the Winged
Messenger struck me as a
unique title around which
to craft a work.One of my
core beliefs about music
is that it can be imbued
with meaning by a
composer, and as the
sonic story unfolds an
ensemble, director, and
audience members can draw
out their own meaning
from the experience. Who
exactly is chasing
Mercury? I leave that up
to the wonderfully
creative minds of the
young ladies and
gentlemen who have the
opportunity to bring this
work to life. The
opportunity to compose
music and allow student
musicians to give this
piece new life and draw
out different meanings is
a humbling
experience.Rehearsal
Notes and SuggestionsAs
stated earlier, the
opening motif (a range of
a seventh) comes back
frequently in the work in
a variety of settings and
textures. Throughout the
work, it is important for
students to recognize the
two themes from Holst
when they are present in
the sound canvas. If the
solos (clarinet and alto
saxophone) are utilized,
the supporting parts
around and underneath
those lines must be
sensitive and play in
such a way to properly
balance those parts.
There are number of muted
sections for the trumpet
section, and I would
advocate for all trumpets
acquiring the same mute
to contribute to unity in
timbre. The bold fanfare
sections (the first
occurs at m. 37) must be
presented with a unified
articulation style. As
the texture intensifies
prior to m. 169, it is
crucial for the ensemble
to play within themselves
and exercise musical
courtesy to allow all
voices to be heard as
they arrive at m. 181. My
thanks in advance for
your support of this
music, and I wish you
well as you and your
ensemble begin Chasing
Mercury!
For Percussion and Orchestra. Composed by Friedrich Cerha (1927-). New St...(+)
For Percussion and
Orchestra. Composed
by Friedrich Cerha
(1927-). New Study Score
Series. Full score
(miniature score). 156
pages. Universal Edition
#UE36509. Published by
Universal Edition
(PR.UE036509).