Fanfare Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000738-120

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Score Only. 20 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000738-120. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000738-120).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000737-140

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Score Only. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000737-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000737-140).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Brass Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000739-030

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Set (Score & Parts). 64 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000739-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000739-030).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Fanfare Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000738-020

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Set (Score & Parts). 96 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000738-020. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000738-020).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Brass Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000739-130

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Score Only. 40 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000739-130. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000739-130).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000737-010

Composed by Dagmar Kildevann. Set (Score & Parts). 118 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000737-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000737-010).

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages), and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part, Song, forms a moment of contemplation, and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part, Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Valt er wat te vieren? dan spelen we ‘Let’s Celebrate’! Deze vier delige suite is gebaseerd op twee verjaardagsliedjes. het wereldbekende (en in vele talen gezongen) ‘Happy Birthday to you’ , en het Nederlandse ‘Lang zal hij/zijleven’. De Fanfare opent groots met het ‘Lang zal hij leven’-motief, gevolgd door een vrolijke March waarin beide liederen zijn verwerkt. Het derde deel, Song, vormt het moment van bezinning en de pakjes worden in het vierde deel,Surprise Party, uitgepakt door het slagwerk. De yell kan aangepast worden aan de gelegenheid. (de sleighbells waren de aanleiding voor de componist om deze wat vreemde yell te noteren). Het is natuurlijk wel de bedoeling datiedereen meedoet.

Guitar

SKU: GI.G-9740

Composed by Tony Alonso S.J. Sacred. Collection. 142 pages. GIA Publications #9740. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9740).

UPC: 785147974017. English.

In Endless Song is a compilation of some of Tony’s finest works gathered into one collection for the express purpose of facilitating personal prayer and reflection. These are some of Tony’s most beloved pieces—songs that reflect most deeply his spirituality and his voice as a songwriter. This is the music collection in a spiral-bound format with all choral parts and the complete keyboard accompaniment. Guitar chords are also included in this edition. This format works well for pianists as it lays flat and make pages turns easy. CONTENTS: How Can I Keep from Singing? • What You Have Done for Me • Emmaus • In the Arms of God • From the Cradle to the Cross • Were I the Perfect Child of God • Here I Am • Castle of the Soul • And Jesus Said • I Will Arise • Will the Circle Be Unbroken? • Fresh as the Morning • The Greater Glory of God • I Will Lift My Eyes.

Strings Piano Accompaniment; Violin (Violin and Piano) - l5

SKU: HL.51481346

Violin and Piano. Edited by Peter Jost. Arranged by Ingolf Turban. Sheet Music. Paperbound. Henle Music Folios. With marked and unmarked string parts. Classical. Softcover. 16 pages. G. Henle #HN1346. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481346).

ISBN 9790201813462. UPC: 888680925031. 9.25x12.0x0.066 inches.

When composing his Spanish Dances (HN 1370), the composer and violin virtuoso Sarasate united existing material - folk songs and songs by well-known composers - with his own uniquely charming musical language. The two Dances op. 22, “Romanza andaluza” and “JotaNavarra,� � were completed in 1878 during Sarasate's first concert tour through Scandinavia. After their initial performances, the lyrical “Romanza” soon outstripped its brilliant sister piece in popularity, and thereafter it was one of Sarasate's compositions that he played most often himself. Since then, this piece has lost nothing of its charm, and it is now available as a stand-alone edition in the Henle catalogue.

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SATB Choir - Grade 3

SKU: BT.HU-4349-250

Composed by Hans Leenders. Harmonia Concert Series. Choral Score. Composed 2013. 16 pages. Harmonia #HU 4349-250. Published by Harmonia (BT.HU-4349-250).

9x12 inches. German.

The poetry on which this composition is based is the Ballad of External Life (the Ballade des äußeren Lebens) from the pen of Viennese author Hugo von Hofmansthal (1874-1929). He is known for, amongst other things, his libretti for the works of Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) and as founder of the Salzburg Festival. Von Hofmansthal was one of the last of the German Symbolists. Central to this literary movement was the unification of the internal and external worlds. The search for meaning was a cornerstone of this fin-de-siècle movement.In the Ballade des äußeren Lebens (Ballad of External Life), the meaninglessness ofexistence is expressed in restricting, oppressive metaphors—an ambience that is reflected in the music. Ultimately, man is capable of establishing order from seeming chaos. The poet expresses this powerfully in a non-rhyming line of poetry: ‘And yet, he who says “evening” says much, A word, from which profundity and sorrow flow’.This composition follows the overall structure of the ballad, which is written in terza rima—interlocking three-line rhymes.The choral work can be performed by a chamber choir, but also by a much larger ensemble. The parts are mainly in four voices (SATB), although there are also six parts (SAATBB). One chord is arranged for eight voices.The composer conducted this work at its première, to open the 2013 International Choir Biennial in Aachen. The choir was comprised of four chamber choirs: Aachen Youth Choir, Carmina Mundi, Aachen Chamber Choir and Aachen Madrigal Choir.

Het dichtwerk waarop deze compositie is gebaseerd, de Ballade des äußeren Lebens (Ballade van het uiterlijke leven), is geschreven door de in Wenen geboren schrijver Hugo von Hoffmansthal (1874-1929), die onder meer bekend is als librettist van Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) en medeoprichter was van de Salzburger Festspiele. Von Hoffmansthal behoorde tot de laatste vertegenwoordigers van het Duitse symbolisme. Deze stroming stelde zich ten doel de innerlijke en uiterlijke wereld met elkaar te verenigen. Zingeving vormde een van de hoofdthematieken binnen deze fin de siècle-cultuur.In de Ballade des äußeren Lebens wordt dezinloosheid van het bestaan verwoord in beklemmende metaforen - een atmosfeer die in de muziek wordt weerspiegeld. Uiteindelijk blijkt de mens toch in staat te zijn orde te scheppen in de schijnbare willekeur. De dichter benadrukt dit in zijn enige versregel zonder rijm: Und dennoch sagt der viel, der “Abend” sagt. De compositie volgt in hoofdlijnen de structuur van de ballade, die in terzinen is opgebouwd.Het werk kan worden uitgevoerd door kamerkoor, maar ook door een veel grotere bezetting. De zetting is voornamelijk vierstemmig (SATB), maar er zijn tevens zesstemmige delen (SAATBB). Een enkel akkoord is zelfs achtstemmig.Het werk ging onder leiding van de componist tijdens de Internationale Chorbiennale Aachen 2013 als openingswerk in première. Het koor was samengesteld uit vier kamerkoren: Der Junge Chor Aachen, Carmina Mundi, Aachener Kammerchor en Der Madrigalchor Aachen.

Die Dichtung, auf welcher diese Komposition basiert, ist die Ballade des äußeren Lebens aus der Feder des gebürtigen Wiener Schriftstellers Hugo von Hoffmansthal (1874-1929), der unter anderem als Librettist von Richard Strauss (Der Rosenkavalier, Ariadne auf Naxos, Elektra) und Mitbegründer der Salzburger Festspiele bekannt ist. Von Hoffmansthal gehörte zu den letzten Vertretern des Deutschen Symbolismus. Diese literarische Richtung machte sich zur Aufgabe, die innere und die äußere Welt miteinander zu vereinen. Sinngebung bildete eine der Hauptthematiken innerhalb dieser Fin-de-Siècle-Strömung. In der Ballade des äußeren Lebens wird die Sinnlosigkeitdes Daseins in beklemmenden Metaphern formuliert - eine Atmosphäre, die sich in der Musik widerspiegelt. Letztendlich scheint der Mensch doch imstande zu sein, Ordnung in der scheinbaren Willkür zu schaffen. Der Dichter betont dies nachdrücklich in der einzigen Verszeile ohne Reim: Und dennoch sagt der viel, der Abend“ sagt. Die Komposition folgt in ihren Hauptzügen der Struktur der Ballade, die in Terzinen geschrieben ist.Das Chorwerk kann von einem Kammerchor, aber auch von einem viel größeren Ensemble aufgeführt werden. Der Satz ist hauptsächlich vierstimmig (SATB), aber es gibt auch sechsstimmige Teile (SAATBB). Ein einzelner Akkord ist gar achtstimmig.Das Werk ging unter der Leitung des Komponisten während der Internationalen Chorbiennale Aachen 2013 als Eröffnungswerk in Premiere. Der Chor setzte sich aus vier Kammerchören zusammen: Der Junge Chor Aachen, Carmina Mundi, der Aachener Kammerchor und der Madrigalchor Aachen.

Concert Band - easy

SKU: BT.CMP-0704-03-040

Composed by Mike Hannickel. Great Foundation Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2003. Curnow Music #CMP 0704-03-040. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0704-03-040).

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the “suite” format gives you a great deal of flexibility in performance.There are numerous suggestions for additional interest in the percussion section, but it is easily performed with just the standard instruments, or even lacking a percussion section altogether!Explore the orient with CHINA SUITE this year!

Deze fraaie suite voor blaasorkest is gebaseerd op drie Chinese volksliedjes. Het eerste verwijst naar werken op de boerderij, het tweede beschrijft een prachtige bloem, terwijl het derde gaat over een onderwerp dat kinderen overalter wereld bezighoudt: de school gaat uit! De creatieve toepassing van aanvullende, deels optionele, slagwerkinstrumenten geeft China Suite een exotische, Chinees aandoende sfeer.

Diese entzückende Suite für Blasorchester basiert auf drei chinesischen Volksliedern. Der erste Satz erzählt von der Arbeit auf dem Lande. Der zweite beschreibt eine wunderschöne Blume, während der dritte Satz einen Titel trägt, der die Schülerherzen auf der ganzen Welt höher schlagen lässt: Die Schule ist aus! Der kreative Einsatz von zusätzlichen, teils optionalen Schlaginstrumenten verleiht der China Suite einen exotischen, original chinesisch anmutenden Charakter.

Chin a Suite est une composition où les sonorités résolument chinoises se marient avec élégance un contenu plein d’imagination. Cette suite pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est basée sur trois chants traditionnels chinois. Une approche de la culture asiatique par la musique.

Concert Band/Harmonie - easy

SKU: BT.CMP-0704-03-010

Composed by Mike Hannickel. Great Foundation Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2003. Curnow Music #CMP 0704-03-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0704-03-010).

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the “suite” format gives you a great deal of flexibility in performance.There are numerous suggestions for additional interest in the percussion section, but it is easily performed with just the standard instruments, or even lacking a percussion section altogether!Explore the orient with CHINA SUITE this year!

Deze fraaie suite voor blaasorkest is gebaseerd op drie Chinese volksliedjes. Het eerste verwijst naar werken op de boerderij, het tweede beschrijft een prachtige bloem, terwijl het derde gaat over een onderwerp dat kinderen overalter wereld bezighoudt: de school gaat uit! De creatieve toepassing van aanvullende, deels optionele, slagwerkinstrumenten geeft China Suite een exotische, Chinees aandoende sfeer.

Diese entzückende Suite für Blasorchester basiert auf drei chinesischen Volksliedern. Der erste Satz erzählt von der Arbeit auf dem Lande. Der zweite beschreibt eine wunderschöne Blume, während der dritte Satz einen Titel trägt, der die Schülerherzen auf der ganzen Welt höher schlagen lässt: Die Schule ist aus! Der kreative Einsatz von zusätzlichen, teils optionalen Schlaginstrumenten verleiht der China Suite einen exotischen, original chinesisch anmutenden Charakter.

Chin a Suite est une composition où les sonorités résolument chinoises se marient avec élégance un contenu plein d’imagination. Cette suite pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est basée sur trois chants traditionnels chinois. Une approche de la culture asiatique par la musique.

Concert Band/Harmonie - easy

SKU: BT.CMP-0704-03-140

Composed by Mike Hannickel. Great Foundation Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2003. 16 pages. Curnow Music #CMP 0704-03-140. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0704-03-140).

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the “suite” format gives you a great deal of flexibility in performance.There are numerous suggestions for additional interest in the percussion section, but it is easily performed with just the standard instruments, or even lacking a percussion section altogether!Explore the orient with CHINA SUITE this year!

Deze fraaie suite voor blaasorkest is gebaseerd op drie Chinese volksliedjes. Het eerste verwijst naar werken op de boerderij, het tweede beschrijft een prachtige bloem, terwijl het derde gaat over een onderwerp dat kinderen overalter wereld bezighoudt: de school gaat uit! De creatieve toepassing van aanvullende, deels optionele, slagwerkinstrumenten geeft China Suite een exotische, Chinees aandoende sfeer.

Diese entzückende Suite für Blasorchester basiert auf drei chinesischen Volksliedern. Der erste Satz erzählt von der Arbeit auf dem Lande. Der zweite beschreibt eine wunderschöne Blume, während der dritte Satz einen Titel trägt, der die Schülerherzen auf der ganzen Welt höher schlagen lässt: Die Schule ist aus! Der kreative Einsatz von zusätzlichen, teils optionalen Schlaginstrumenten verleiht der China Suite einen exotischen, original chinesisch anmutenden Charakter.

Chin a Suite est une composition où les sonorités résolument chinoises se marient avec élégance un contenu plein d’imagination. Cette suite pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est basée sur trois chants traditionnels chinois. Une approche de la culture asiatique par la musique.

Choir Secular Children's choir, piano, optional percussion (4 players) (Children's Choir; Women's Choir)

SKU: PE.EP73535B

For Children's Choir and Piano (with Optional Percussion). Composed by Alec Roth. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Contemporary; Secular. Part(s). 16 pages. Edition Peters #98-EP73535B. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP73535B).

ISBN 9790577022833. Words by Vikram Seth.

Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?
As a musician I am hopeful that, no matter how the world develops, future generations will still come together to dance and sing and play. The mysterious power of music to bind us socially and inspire us individually seems to be built into our genes. So, a song of questions; a song about music---these were the ideas which I took to Vikram Seth, who had generously agreed to write the words for me. The resulting poem provided lots of inspiration. It is entirely monosyllabic, enabling considerable variety of rhythmic treatment. I love its permutations and its imagery of paradox and inversion and I have amused myself by playing similar games with the musical material. But there is seriousness as well as fun---the text's juxtaposition of the certainty of death with the search for purpose in life achieves great poignancy when sung by young voices.
(Alec Roth)

This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill.

Ocarina - Beginning

SKU: MB.94147

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Methods. Fun With. Folk. Book. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94147).

ISBN 9780871664532. UPC: 796279006651. 8 x 5.5 inches.

The ocarina is a pocket-sized wind instrument that anyone can learn. Easy fingering charts are pictured on each page. Ideal for classroom use. For 4 and 5 hole ocarinas.

Chamber Music Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, English Horn, Oboe, alto Saxophone, soprano Saxophone

SKU: PR.114419980

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. Set of Score and Parts. 32+16+16+16+16+16 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41998. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419980).

UPC: 680160681723. 9 x 12 inches.

The ancient Egyptian empire began around 3100 B.C. and continued for over 3000 years until Alexander the Great conquered the country in 332 B.C. Over the centuries, the Egyptian empire grew and flourished into a highly developed society. They invented hieroglyphics, built towering pyramids (including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World), and the created many household items we still use today, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, eyeliner, black ink, and the forerunner of modern-day paper. Included among their achievements were a series of highly developed funerary practices and beliefs in the Afterlife. As the average lifespan of an Egyptian hovered around 30 years, living past the death of oneAs physical body was a legitimate concern. Egyptians believed that upon death, their souls would undertake a harrowing journey through the Netherworld. If they survived the horrific creatures and arduous trials that awaited them, then their souls would be reunified with their bodies (hence the need to preserve the body through mummification) and live forever in a perfect version of the life they had lived in Egypt. To achieve this, Egyptians devised around 200 magical spells and incantations to aid souls on the path to the Afterlife. These spells are collectively called The Book of the Dead. Particular spells would be chosen by the family of the deceased and inscribed on the tombAs walls and scrolls of papyrus, as well as on a stone scarab placed over the deceasedAs heart. Subsequent collections of spells and mortuary texts, such as The Book of Gates, assisted a soul in navigating the twelve stages of the Netherworld. Not only did these spells protect and guide the soul on this dangerous path, but they also served as a safeguard against any unbecoming behavior an Egyptian did while alive. For instance, if a person had robbed another while alive, there was a spell that would prevent the soulAs heart from revealing the truth when in the Hall of Judgment. Rites for the Afterlife follows the path of a soul to the Afterlife. In Inscriptions from the Book of the Dead (movement 1), the soul leaves the body and begins the journey, protected by spells and incantations written on the tombAs walls. In Passage though the Netherworld (movement 2), the soul is now on a funerary barque, being towed through the Netherworld by four of the regionAs inhabitants. We hear the soul slowly chanting incantations as the barque encounters demons, serpents, crocodiles, lakes of fire, and other terrors. The soul arrives at The Hall of Judgment in movement 3. Standing before forty-two divine judges, the soul addresses each by name and gives a A!negative confessionA(r) connected to each judge (i.e. A!I did not rob,A(r) A!I did not do violence,A(r) and so on). Afterwards, the soulAs heart is put on a scale to be weighed against a feather of MaAat, the goddess of truth. If the heart weighs more than the feather, it will be eaten by Ammut, a hideous creature that lies in wait below the scale, and the soul will die a second and permanent death (this was the worst fear of the Egyptians). But if the heart is in balance with the feather, the soul proceeds onward. The final stage of the journey is the arrival at The Field of Reeds (movement 4), which is a perfect mirror image of the soulAs life in ancient Egypt. The soul reunites with deceased family members, makes sacrifices to the Egyptian gods and goddess, harvests crops from plentiful fields of wheat under a brilliant blue sky, and lives forever next to the abundant and nourishing waters of the Nile. Rites for the Afterlife was commissioned by the Barlow Endowment on behalf of the Akropolis Reed Quintet, Calefax Reed Quintet, and the Brigham Young University Reed Quintet. -S.G.

Piano. Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Edited by Katrin Eich. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1290. Published by G. Henle

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 6:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

Playing book for 2 Guitars. Composed by Peter Morscheck and Chris Burgmann. Guitar: Fingerpicking, Music Styles and Regions, Celtic / Irish, Duet and Ensemble. Book/CD Set. 66 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Violin

SKU: ST.Y274

Composed by Morgan Hayes. String music. 3 minutes. Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #Y274. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.Y274).

ISBN 9790220223358.

1st perf: Keisuke Okazaki, Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, Tokyo, Japan, 22 April 2008
1st UK perf: Darragh Morgan, Schott Recital Room, Bauer & Hieber, London, 5 February 2009

Though the jagged figures and phrases of Lucky's Dream by Morgan Hayes are unmistakably those of a contemporary musical expressionist, the shadow of Bach also falls on this work, inspired by the virtuosity of the young Japanese soloist Keisuke Okazaki and his playing of the E major Partita.

In fact, though 'standard' contemporary techniques are widely used in the piece - left-hand pizzicato, harmonics and microtones, all deployed in edgy, unpredictable rhythms - there is also a classical shape to the structure. In this two-part form, lasting around four minutes, the first section is reflective, dwelling on single notes, phantoms as it were of pitches that are subtly deflected through slow glissandi. Then a spectral dance ensues, delivered largely on plucked strings, ethereal, disembodied, strange.

The 'Lucky' in question is a character from Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot, and Lucky's Dream is a complementary work to the earlier, impassioned Lucky's Speech (2006). The two items can stand alone or may be performed consecutively. Both are to be found on the recent all-Hayes CD released on the NMC label (NMC D163), which also features the composer's 17-minute Violin Concerto as further evidence for his original approach to writing for the instrument.

Choir Secular Children's choir, piano, optional percussion (4 players) (Children's Choir; Women's Choir)

SKU: PE.EP73535C

For Children's Choir and Piano (with Optional Percussion). Composed by Alec Roth. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Contemporary; Secular. Part(s). 32 pages. Edition Peters #98-EP73535C. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP73535C).

ISBN 9790577022840. Words by Vikram Seth.

Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?
As a musician I am hopeful that, no matter how the world develops, future generations will still come together to dance and sing and play. The mysterious power of music to bind us socially and inspire us individually seems to be built into our genes. So, a song of questions; a song about music---these were the ideas which I took to Vikram Seth, who had generously agreed to write the words for me. The resulting poem provided lots of inspiration. It is entirely monosyllabic, enabling considerable variety of rhythmic treatment. I love its permutations and its imagery of paradox and inversion and I have amused myself by playing similar games with the musical material. But there is seriousness as well as fun---the text's juxtaposition of the certainty of death with the search for purpose in life achieves great poignancy when sung by young voices.
(Alec Roth)

This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill.

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor Full Score. Duration 6:40. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

For E-flat Saxophone and Piano. By Zdenek Fibich. Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel. (Saxophone). Misc. 6 pages. Published by Schott.

Choir Secular Children's choir, piano, optional percussion (4 players) (Children's Choir; Women's Choir)

SKU: PE.EP73535

For Children's Choir and Piano (with Optional Percussion). Composed by Alec Roth. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Contemporary; Secular. Score. 28 pages. Edition Peters #98-EP73535. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP73535).

ISBN 9790577022581. Words by Vikram Seth.

Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?
As a musician I am hopeful that, no matter how the world develops, future generations will still come together to dance and sing and play. The mysterious power of music to bind us socially and inspire us individually seems to be built into our genes. So, a song of questions; a song about music---these were the ideas which I took to Vikram Seth, who had generously agreed to write the words for me. The resulting poem provided lots of inspiration. It is entirely monosyllabic, enabling considerable variety of rhythmic treatment. I love its permutations and its imagery of paradox and inversion and I have amused myself by playing similar games with the musical material. But there is seriousness as well as fun---the text's juxtaposition of the certainty of death with the search for purpose in life achieves great poignancy when sung by young voices.
(Alec Roth)

This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill.

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 6:40. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor Full Score. Duration 6:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.