Critical Edition Solo Violin. By Italo Vescovo. String Solo. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2019. 24 pages. Ricordi #NR14194600. Published by Ricordi

String Quartet

SKU: HL.49047454

Score and Parts. Composed by Julian Anderson. String Ensemble. Chamber, Classical. Softcover. 148 pages. Duration 1380 seconds. Schott Music #ED13989. Published by Schott Music (HL.49047454).

UPC: 842819101086. 9.0x12.0x0.358 inches.

My 3rd String Quartet is in six contrasted movements. Certain musical figures recur across the work, but there are few themes as such. The main emphasis is on contrast of mood, texture, harmony, pacing and timing. Unlike many of my works this quartet had no extra-musical inspiration, and in principle should have no subtitle. Certain features already present in my music became more prominent in this new work: modes (limited collections of pitches) have always helped me to focus musical character, but here a sense of key note for each mode became much more pronounced, as did the difference between modes for each section of the work. A sort of hybrid key-system emerged (even with equivalents of major and minor) which is not normal tonality, nor does it aim to imitate it. Unlike tonality this key-system includes noises, extended performance techniques and intervals outside Western tuning as available resources. What I hope it does is to focus the listening experience onto different musical areas, to encourage a sense of both modulation from one area to another and to give the music a sense of goal. No conscious knowledge of this is needed when listening: the music should communicate directly on its own. Here, then, is this collection of six musical colours, related and unrelated, different yet belonging together, variable yet in a set order. Hence the subtitle, chosen both for both its sound and its sense: 'hana no hanataba' meaning, in Japanese, 'bouquet of flowers'. A brief description: 1) Moderately fast. Short droplets of sounds gather increasing momentum. 2) Very fast. Canons and bells at different speeds. 3) Very slow - fast - very slow - very fast - very slow. The main slow movement and its main scherzo. An emphasis on non-tempered tunings and on inhaling and exhaling waves of sound. The slow sections feature florid melodic writing. In the exuberant scherzo competing duos and trios create imaginary folk music. 4) Extremely fast/extremely slow. Open strings and harmonics fuse into a single string instrument - like a sort of large resonating Medieval tromba marina. 5) Very fast. A variation on movement 2). Variation, Schoenberg told Cage, is just a sort of repetition 'with some things changed and others not.' 6) Slow - Very Fast - Fast - Slow. The opening calm harmonies and florid melodies evoke movement 3) in different music. The fast part features one overt theme: a fanfare-like call to attention which is subject to extensive development. There is much use of non-Western tuning. At its climax the music freezes into a frieze - a wall of sound standing in front of the audience with increasing obstinacy and certainty as the work grinds towards its cadence.

(Alto Sax). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(Flute). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(Clarinet). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

SKU: HL.48019308

Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Hal Leonard #M221104342. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.48019308).

11 Transcriptions in the 1st position. By Various. Arranged by Raymond Dodd. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 28 pages. Published by Schott.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-3927-01

Composed by Conaway. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR367). Extra full score. Composed 2010. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-3927-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-3927-01).

Personal stories from two generations of servicemen led to this charming and unique trumpet trio. Written in honor of the composer's grandfather, this setting represents the atmosphere in the barracks after hours when the soldiers aren't quite as gung-ho as usual. Unfortunately, inspections can happen without warning, and the troops quickly assemble, clean up their bunks, and display their staunch military discipline - until the officer leaves, and life can return to normal. With just minor tempo adjustments, this delightful piece is effective for players and audiences of all ages. A great, light-hearted bit of fun for your next concert!

By Helen Marlais. For piano. Grade 5. Book and CD. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

(French Horn). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

By Pauline Hall. For piano. Piano. Piano Time. Piano Time. Easy. Collection. 32 pages. Published by Oxford University Press

By John O'reilly. By John O'Reilly. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Accent on Achievement. Level: Grade 1. Conductor Score & Parts. Duration 2:30:00. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Cello). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(32 Transcriptions for Guitar). Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Arranged by Martin Hegel. For Guitar (Guitar). Guitar. Softcover. Schott Music #ED21856. Published by Schott Music

By Conaway. Concert band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR367). Grade 3. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 2 minutes, 4 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

By Gail Smith. By Gail Smith. For piano. Solos. Archive Edition. Classic. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 130 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Violin & Piano

SKU: ST.C506

Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. String music. Clifton Edition #C506. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C506).

ISBN 9790570815067.

The Opus 5 Sonatas were first published in Amsterdam in 1716. The first four are for solo violin and continuo and appear in this volume. Numbers 5 and 6 are ‘Trio Sonatas’ for two violins and continuo. The order we have adopted pays tribute to Professor Michael Talbot’s legendary edition, first published by European Music Archive (EMA101),
now sadly unavailable. Editorial suggestions are shown in square brackets.

The Optional Basso Continuo part is available to download free of charge, from: www.Clift onEdition.com/C506

Sonata in A, Op.5 no.2 (RV30)
Sonata in B minor, Op.5 no.4 (RV35)
Sonata in Bb, Op.5 no.3 (RV33)
Sonata in F, Op.5 no.1 (RV18)

Edited by Timothy Roberts
ABRSM and Trinity Grade 6
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: EMA101.

(Violin). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(Trumpet). By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Instrumental. Softcover with CD. 24 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music

(Wedding & Classical Favorites). Composed by Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. For Flute/Oboe/Violin and Clarinet. Duets. Music for Two series. Wedding, Classical. Intermediate/Advanced. Score with 2 parts. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing

(Wedding & Classical Favorites). Composed by Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. For Flute/Oboe/Violin and Flute/Oboe/Violin. Duets. Music for Two series. Wedding, Classical. Intermediate/Advanced. Score with 2 parts. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing

String Quartet

SKU: BR.PB-5622

Urtext. Composed by Joachim Raff. Edited by Severin Kolb and Stefan Konig. Chamber music; Softbound. Partitur-Bibliothek (Score Library). Romantic period. Study Score. Breitkopf and Haertel #PB 5622. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.PB-5622).

ISBN 9790004215197. 6.5 x 9 inches.

With his first String Quartet in D minor, op. 77, composed in 1855, the native Swiss composer Joachim Raff bid a brilliant farewell to Weimar. He had been there as Franz Liszt's assistant since 1850 and had made a name for himself in the city's art scene - now he embarked on new paths. He composed his second Quartet in A major, op. 90, already in 1857 in Wiesbaden, the spa town that was to become his home for 21 years. The two quartets are unequivocal works: orchestrally-conceived, full of energetic vigor, and at times uncompromisingly modern. They confidently continue the Beethoven tradition and attest at the same time to Raff's intensive confrontation with Richard Wagner's music during the Weimar years. In his chamber music, the composer wanted to achieve progress in an inherently historical way and to ground the individual substance in existing forms, as he told the Viennese violinist Josef Hellmesberger, who launched opus 77. The quartets, first published in 1860/62, found illustrious interpreters, among them, the Muller brothers' renowned ensemble, to which opus 90 was also dedicated, and Joseph Joachim.In collaboration with the Joachim-Raff-Archiv Lachen (CH)

Some eighteen years elapsed between Raff's first counted String Quartet op. 77 and his Quartets Nos. 6-8 op. 192, combined as one work. As such, Raff parted with the weighty single opus in quartet composition - without, however, sacrificing musical quality.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Timpani, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SAS9F

Finale. Composed by Emilie Mayer. Arranged by Lauren Taylor. Full score. 20 pages. Duration 5:12. Carl Fischer Music #SAS9F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS9F).

ISBN 9781491163221. UPC: 680160921973. Key: D minor.

Despite an impressive body of work, little is known about German composer Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). Mayer studied composition with Carl Loewe after the death of her parents, writing a total of eight symphonies, eight violin sonatas, twelve cello sonatas, six piano trios, seven string quartets, seven orchestral overtures, and numerous works for piano and voice. Mayer's works were acclaimed in Germany and she toured frequently performing her music, an unheard of practice for a single woman at the time. Regrettably, however, most of her work remained unpublished at the time of her death. Written in her 30s, Mayer's stormy fourth and final movement from her second symphony reveals her bold Romantic style and growing confidence as a composer. Arranged for string orchestra and timpani, this movement was painstakingly drawn from the handwritten score, offering a profound opportunity for students to experience the music of this incredible composer for the first time.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Timpani, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SAS9

Finale. Composed by Emilie Mayer. Arranged by Lauren Taylor. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 5:12. Carl Fischer Music #SAS9. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS9).

ISBN 9781491162880. UPC: 680160921638. Key: D minor.

Despite an impressive body of work, little is known about German composer Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). Mayer studied composition with Carl Loewe after the death of her parents, writing a total of eight symphonies, eight violin sonatas, twelve cello sonatas, six piano trios, seven string quartets, seven orchestral overtures, and numerous works for piano and voice. Mayer's works were acclaimed in Germany and she toured frequently performing her music, an unheard of practice for a single woman at the time. Regrettably, however, most of her work remained unpublished at the time of her death. Written in her 30s, Mayer's stormy fourth and final movement from her second symphony reveals her bold Romantic style and growing confidence as a composer. Arranged for string orchestra and timpani, this movement was painstakingly drawn from the handwritten score, offering a profound opportunity for students to experience the music of this incredible composer for the first time.

By Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Edited by Joseph Banowetz. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Scherzo. Masterwork; Romantic. Advanced. Book. 20 pages