(March). Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Brion. For concert band. Sousa Legacy. Grade 3.5. Score and parts. Duration 2 minutes, 53 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music

March. Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Keith Brion. Sousa Legacy. March. Score only. Duration 0:02:57. Published by Willow Blossom Music (CL.WBM-4588-01).

March. Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Keith Brion and Loras Schissel. Concert Band. Sousa Centennial. Audio recording available separately (items CL.WFR325 and CL.WFR194). March. Score and set of parts. Composed 2000. Duration 3 minutes, 37 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music

Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Keith Brion. Sousa Legacy. Score and set of parts. Composed 2014. Duration 2 minutes, 38 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music

Composed by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932). Arranged by Keith Brion and Loras Schissel. Concert Band. Sousa Centennial. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR137). Classical. Score and set of parts. Composed 1997. Duration 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Willow Blossom Music

Orchestra Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Celesta, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Flute, Flute 1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Percussion, Piccolo, Timpani, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3 and more.

SKU: PR.41641515L

Composed by Behzad Ranjbaran. Premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Music Director, Jeffrey Khaner, flute; Verizon Hall, Philadelphia. Contemporary. Large Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2013. Duration 28 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #416-41515L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641515L).

UPC: 680160621750.

The melancholic tone of the Ney (the Persian bamboo flute) is known for its alluring sound, emulating the human voice. In Persian literature, the Ney is considered a mystic instrument capable of expressing deep human emotions. In writing my flute concerto, I aimed not only to highlight the modern flautist's ability to play agile and brilliant passages but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo flute passages. Two prominent characters permeate the first movement of my concerto. They are marked in the score as lamentoso, and con spirito, expressing grief and loss, and joy of living respectively. The lament is mostly expressed in several extended cadenzas for solo flute while the con spirito consists of robust and energetic fast sections played by all forces of the orchestra. Apart from these two characters there are moments of mystery, comedy and the grotesque, among others. In the second movement, the lyrical and poetic character of the flute is prominently presented in dream-like passages surrounded by shimmering and tender orchestral colors. The solo flute is left out in an agitated middle section that references the first movement. In the third section of the movement the solo flute returns in meditative fashion culminating in a duet with the harp. The third movement is written as one continuous quasi scherzo, challenging the limits of agility and brilliance of the flute. Some of the materials from the earlier movements are presented again with joyous character. The coda elevates the concerto into its brightest and most festive character, driving to the end with relentless energy.
The melancholic tone of the Ney (the Persian bamboo flute) is known for its alluring sound, emulating the human voice.  In Persian literature, the Ney is considered a mystic instrument capable of expressing deep human emotions.In writing my flute concerto, I aimed not only to highlight the modern flautist’s ability to play agile and brilliant passages but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo flute passages.Two prominent characters permeate the first movement of my concerto.  They are marked in the score as lamentoso, and con spirito, expressing grief and loss, and joy of living respectively.  The lament is mostly expressed in several extended cadenzas for solo flute while the con spirito consists of robust and energetic fast sections played by all forces of the orchestra.  Apart from these two characters there are moments of mystery, comedy and the grotesque, among others.In the second movement, the lyrical and poetic character of the flute is prominently presented in dream-like passages surrounded by shimmering and tender orchestral colors.  The solo flute is left out in an agitated middle section that references the first movement.  In the third section of the movement the solo flute returns in meditative fashion culminating in a duet with the harp.The third movement is written as one continuous quasi scherzo, challenging the limits of agility and brilliance of the flute.  Some of the materials from the earlier movements are presented again with joyous character.  The coda elevates the concerto into its brightest and most festive character, driving to the end with relentless energy.

Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). World Premiere: in Helsinki / Finland; by the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robins on Trio. Score and part(s). With Standard notation. Composed 1992/2005. Duration 6 minutes. Universal Edition #UE30456. Published by Universal Edition

(For C Instruments). By Various. For C Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 576 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(The Complete Libretto). By Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). Amadeus. Softcover. 208 pages. Published by Amadeus Press

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS75

Composed by Brant Karrick. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6+ 6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+9+9+9+6 +12+6+9+3+9+9+40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS75).

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .

Chamber Music Bass Clarinet, Cello, Clarinet, Finger Cymbals, Flute, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Percussion, Piano, Vibraphone, Violin, soprano voice

SKU: PR.111402590

For Soprano and Chamber Ensemble. Composed by James Matheson. This edition: Full Set. The world premiere was given at Carnegie Hall, New York City, on October 10, 2004. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed August 29 2004. 60+12+12+12+16+8+8 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #111-40259. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.111402590).

UPC: 680160638208. 9x12 inches. Text: Alan Dugan. Alan Dugan. Poems Seven, ©Alan Dugan, published by Seven Stories Press, New York.

The poetry of Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Dugan struck a chord with Matheson, who notes a certain contradiction in the poems and in his own writings - an emotional directness combined with complexity. Matheson chose seven Dugan poems, which span decades, in answering a 2004 commission by Carnegie Hall through the Weill Music Institute, and also chose the Pierrot ensemble to convey his impressions. Matheson tends to build to a punch line,which often helps clarify Dugan's slight obscurities. You may not know what the poet means, but the music at least directs you to the right place emotionally. - Mark Swed, The Los Angeles Times.

Chamber Music Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Finger Cymbals, Flute, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Vibraphone

SKU: PR.11140259S

For Soprano and Chamber Ensemble. Composed by James Matheson. This edition: score. The world premiere was given at Carnegie Hall, New York City, on October 10, 2004. Contemporary. Score. With Standard notation. Composed August 29 2004. 60 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #111-40259S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11140259S).

UPC: 680160638222. 9x12 inches. Text: Alan Dugan. Alan Dugan. Poems Seven, ©Alan Dugan, published by Seven Stories Press, New York.

The poetry of Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Dugan struck a chord with Matheson, who notes a certain contradiction in the poems and in his own writings - an emotional directness combined with complexity. Matheson chose seven Dugan poems, which span decades, in answering a 2004 commission by Carnegie Hall through the Weill Music Institute, and also chose the Pierrot ensemble to convey his impressions.

Chamber Music Piano

SKU: PR.110418270

Composed by Chen Yi. Sws. Performance Score. 8 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #110-41827. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.110418270).

ISBN 9781491134160. UPC: 680160684267. 9 x 12 inches.

Chen Yi’s exquisite PLUM BLOSSOM is a fantasy on the Cantonese children’s song “Moonlight.” The evocative title is inspired by plum blossoms which in Chinese culture symbolize nobility, elegance, perseverance, independence, and faithfulness. The 4-minute work weaves all these traits into a set of variations. PLUM BLOSSOM was commissioned as a compulsory work for the 2019 Hong Kong International Piano Competition.
Commissio ned by The Chopin Society of Hong Kong Ltd., my piano solo work PLUM BLOSSOM was written for the 5th Hong Kong International Piano Competition, for all 15 semi-finalists to perform as the compulsory piece in October 2019.In Chinese culture, the plum blossom symbolizes nobility, elegance, perseverance, independence, and faithfulness.The pitch material of the piece is taken from the beginning of the popular Cantonese children’s song “Moonlight.” There are developments of the initial material in variations throughout the piece, featuring expressions of the image with varied performing techniques for both hands, with the textures in layers.

Chamber Music Piccolo

SKU: PR.114422450

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Nicola Mazzanti. Sws. Full score. 20 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42245. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114422450).

ISBN 9781491134986. UPC: 680160685974. 9 x 12 inches.

Bach’s colossal Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin has been crowned by many masters as one of music’s greatest achievements, and even its famous Chaconne movement alone is a mountain many performers dare not scale. While the literature of several other instruments has been enriched by transcriptions of the Chaconne, Mazzanti’s heroic adaptation of the complete Partita is the culmination of many years’ work, and the only transcription specifically for the piccolo’s unique range.
THE INSPIRATIONEver since my childhood, Johann Sebastian Bach’s solo violin music (like his works for solo cello) has always held a charm and mystery for me. There’s something about this repertoire that sparks an inextinguishable questioning in my musical and human soul.It is music without spatial limits or temporal cages, a music as essential as it is masterfully complex, in which the solitary voice of man meets the all-encompassing voice of God. It is a music whose vertical and horizontal dimensions, already admirably fused, are faceted into new and mysterious realities. For every violinist, the study of these compositions is at the apex of tenacious technical study and interpretative effort.Violinist Joshua Bell has said the Ciaccona (Bach did write the Partita’s movement titles in Italian) is “not just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history. It’s a spiritually powerful piece, emotionally powerful, structurally perfect.”Transcribin g and performing Bach’s PARTITA NO. 2, BWV 1004 on piccolo was a feat that took years of work. The famous Ciaccona movement is, of course, the piece that alone occupied most of this time. How does one honor and elevate such high music with such a “small” instrument, devoid of the enormous expressive potential of the violin, devoid of its chords and its polyphony? How might I transform the piccolo into an instrument with, like the violin, full-bodied low notes and subtle high notes? Above all, why undertake such a demanding and extraordinary journey?The first reason is obvious: by transcribing, studying, and performing such an admirable piece, we assimilate it, it becomes part of us, it enormously enriches our musical interior.In addition, it forces us technically to expand the colors, agility, and flexibility of the instrument; it makes us think in a polyphonic way.Finally, the daily study, especially of the Ciaccona, is an extraordinary gymnasium in which to consolidate and strengthen our general technique.THE TRANSCRIPTIONThe whole Partita was transcribed in the key of A minor, a fifth above the original in D minor. This was necessary for the lowest note of the violin (G) to correspond to the lowest note of the piccolo (D). This version exploits the full range of the piccolo, from the D of the first octave to the B of the third octave. However some octave adjustments were needed.The chords, particularly in the Sarabanda and the Ciaccona, have been left with the same notational system used by Bach in his version for violin. I chose to respect Bach’s presentation and did not transcribe these into grace notes breaking the chords. I advocate that we must at least try to think of this music in its vertical dimension, trying to make the notes resonate as if they were being played together, deciding the speed of the arpeggio based on musical needs.While some woodwind editions of Bach’s string solos do indicate broken chords as grace notes, this implies that the most important note is necessarily the highest one, while sometimes it is precisely in the lower pitches that the theme is voiced.In this piccolo adaptation, many of Bach’s original articulations have been respected. Some have been changed, when needing to adapt them to the specific needs of flute playing.The two passages in the Ciaccona where Bach indicates “arpeggio” were rendered trying to respect the most consolidated and virtuous violin traditions, and at the same time the possibilities that the piccolo offers us. For this purpose, in some cases, different revoicings of the chords have been used.I thank all those who patiently listened to me and were close to me during this period, for their observations and advice. In particular, I thank my daughter Sara for her assistance and skill in entering this edition into music writing software.

Voice(s) with various inst.

SKU: BR.DV-9502

Urtext. Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Wolf Hobohm. Voice; Softcover. Deutscher Verlag. Baroque period. Score. 24 pages. Deutscher Verlag fur Musik #DV 9502. Published by Deutscher Verlag fur Musik (BR.DV-9502).

ISBN 9790200490886. 9 x 12 inches. German / English.

Cantatas for secular occasions repeatedly stimulated Telemann's sparkling wit and humor. In The Schoolmaster, for example, he depicted a puffed-up cantor lecturing his class; in the Cantata to a Canary Bird, he evoked the painful loss of a little feathered friend; and in the cantata The Women's Order TWV 20:49 he portrayed a young bride who looks forward to her future married life with joyful anticipation. The text, at times drastic and coarse, is set to carefree, joyous music and is guaranteed to provoke chuckles. While some of the arias are restrained and operatic, others are joyful and exuberant. Between them, our interest is secured by the short recitatives and, above all, by the lullaby. Telemann masterfully yet mischievously underlines and elucidates certain textual passages with the music. There are a wealth of surprising little effects which are always a delight. They show that this work was no doubt conceived as a serenade for a wedding ceremony, whereby one can assume that the performers acted out their parts during the performance.

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

SKU: PR.14440686S

For Flute, Guitar, And String Quartet. Composed by David Leisner. Premiered at the Ravinia Festival, Chicago, Cavatina Duo and the Avalon String Quartet. Contemporary. Score. With Standard notation. Composed 2015. 54 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #144-40686S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.14440686S).

UPC: 680160639366. 9 x 12 inches.

Flute and guitar duo, along with string quartet, perform three movements based on Sephardic folk songs. The common theme is love just out of reach: the sad hope of finding love, the unrequited love for an older woman, the spurned love of the unfaithful (Searching, rejection, and loss, as Leisner says). The relevant folk songs are stated within each of the pieces - at the beginning of the first, in the middle of the second, at the end of the third, and are used as the base for Leisner's stream-of-conciousness meditations..

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 256 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.

(Piano Solo). By Robert Schumann. For solo piano. This edition: LB1993. Piano Collection. Classical Period. SMP Level 6 (Late Intermediate). Collection. Introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 75 pages. Published by G. Schirmer

Two Folksongs of Love and Loss. Composed by American Folk Song Irish Folk Song. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Fold. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 1 minute, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9646. Published by Carl Fischer Music

Chamber Music Clarinet

SKU: PR.114419200

For solo Bb Clarinet. Composed by Shulamit Ran. Solo part. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41920. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419200).

ISBN 9781491114223. UPC: 680160671731. 9 x 12 inches.

Spirit was composed in memory of the renowned clarinetist Laura Flax. Laura commissioned Ran’s first solo clarinet work, For an Actor: Monologue for Clarinet, to premiere with the Da Capo Chamber Players in 1978. Ran returned to the clarinet in many compositions over the years, sometimes as a lead instrument and at other times as an important voice, yet always inspired by Laura’s rich sound, blazing technique, and the “brain and guts” that she brought to her playing. As a memorial, Spirit is not about absence, but rather a celebration displaying a wide range of emotions, with at least a tiny glimpse of Laura’s brilliant spirit and spiritedness. Only in the work’s final stretch does the sense of parting and loss take over.
SPIRIT was composed in memory of Laura Flax (1952-2017), the renowned New York-based clarinetist and my cherished friend. Our musical and personal association began in 1977 when Laura invited me to compose a solo clarinet work, For an Actor: Monologue for Clarinet, in memory of her mother, Hazel Flax, whom I had known.After composing For an Actor for Laura I came back to the clarinet in many of my compositions over the years, sometimes as a lead instrument and at other times as an important voice. In all of my clarinet music Laura is present. The rich sound, blazing technique, the “brain and guts” that she brought to her playing, and her remarkable person, have inspired me in so many ways during the four decades of our friendship, and beyond.I did not want Spirit to be about absence, though. I wanted the piece to exhibit a wider range of emotions, as well as capture at least a tiny glimpse of Laura’s brilliant spirit and spiritedness. Only in the work’s final stretch does the sense of “parting,” and of loss, take over.Upon completing Spirit on October 21, 2017 I found myself compelled to add at the bottom of the score the words “To Laura, always in my heart,” as though in an effort to reach out, for a brief moment, and touch the unreachable.—Shula mit Ran.