SKU: HL.122390

ISBN 9781937994259. UPC: 884088951870. 9.5x11.0x0.939 inches.

Covering nearly a half a century of rock, Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall showcases the dramatic and colorful history of the most popular psychedelic band the world has ever known. From their early roots in Cambridge with Syd Barrett penning lyrics to the unforgettable recording of Dark Side of the Moon and the eventual split between the band members, this is the first complete illustrated history of Pink Floyd. Discover secrets behind the songs, the evolution of their legendary light shows and puppets, the bitter disputes, and more. Featuring a complete discography and complemented by more than 200 images of Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason, including live performances and candid off-stage photographs, Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall lets readers get a glimpse into the secret life of one of the most revolutionary bands ever to take the stage.

SKU: GI.G-10748

SKU: AY.CM3182PM

ISBN 9790543573109.

GENE SIS 1.3-8 was originally conceived as a work for string quartet in 2003. During the composition, however, I gradually left the strings to a more 'keyboard' formation. The sensation of lights and colours which came from the development of the work seemed perfect, to me, in a formation including instruments as the harp, the celesta, the piano and the vibraphone. It's from these general outlines that the work got its final shape. The structure of the work, which resembles the traditional four movements of western concert music, is built upon a twelve tone line, presented at the very beginning (and developed in the first part); from it, I derived 12 chords. These chords were permuted, and they appear in these resulting sequences, until the second half of the last part of the work - from this point, until the end of the piece, the chords were used with freedom, which allowed them to form, from their interaction, new possibilities, new sounds, new colors - after the genesis, the Creation started to live independent from the Creator... The work is dedicated to the great pianist Carlos Yansen, a good friend and a musician of rare sensibility; and I was honored by Almeida Prado, the most important composer in Brazil, who wrote, when saw the score: 'It's a scandal of Lights and Waters!'.

SKU: HL.248688

UPC: 888680729080. 9x12 inches. English.

“Gor don Wright was the friend of a lifetime. For thirty years Gordon and I shared our two greatest passions: music and Alaska. Gordon was my musical collaborator, my next-door neighbor, my fellow environmentalist and my camping buddy. These miniatures are musical sketches of three moments and places in our friendship. Like Alaska, Gordon was larger than life. He always lived his own way. And he died just as he would have wanted. We found him lying on the deck of his cabin in the Chugach Mountains, curled up against his favorite birch tree, looking across the waters of Turnagain Arm toward the Resurrection Valley and the tiny settlement of Hope.” - John Luther Adams

This music contains no normal stopped tones. All the sounds are produced as natural harmonics or on open strings. There are no harmonics higher than the sixth. So these sounds should be clear and resonant. Even so, balancing the harmonics with the open strings requires careful attention.

The durations of the individual pieces are given at the end of each.

The total duration of the set is about ten minutes.

SKU: HL.48023734

UPC: 888680105150. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Rosaleen Molloy.

This is a traditional Irish lullaby/dandling song collected in County Waterford, Ireland in the late 1930s. In it, there are two versions of the same tune; one is a fast, rhythmic version with captures the pulsating, vibrant rhythmic energy of Irish dance music; the other is a slow rendition which is distinguished by ornamental variation and free tempo.

SKU: CF.SPS98

ISBN 9781491166673. UPC: 680160925728. Key: C minor.

Farallones is inspired by the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS) off the Northern California coast, spanning 3,295 square miles north and west of San Francisco. The Farallones (Spanish for cliffs) are a set of islands that are sometimes referred to as The Devil’s Teeth by mariners, citing the many dangerous underwater shoals and shipwrecks. The first recorded observation of these islands was in 1579 by Sir Frances Drake, with the first reference to the outcroppings as “farallones” written by Spanish Friar Antonio de la Ascension in 1603. The location of the islands and their rugged and ominous appearance likely were responsible for the relatively late discovery by explorers of San Francisco Bay, which didn’t happen until 1769, nearly 200 years after Sir Frances Drake’s expedition. The islands and their natural resources and habitat have been used and exploited in many different ways over the centuries, from the seal fur trade in the early 1800s to a nuclear waste dumping ground in the 1940s–1960s. The islands have been hosts to hunting camps, weather stations, rum runners during prohibition, lighthouse keepers, and even a U.S. Naval station during World War II. The first protections for the area were established in 1981 and expanded over the following decades. Over time, species and habitats have been restored. The Farallones is now home to a beautiful and diverse marine ecosystem that supports many endangered and threatened species. This piece began as a chamber work for a septet that included piano and string bass. When I reworked it for wind ensemble, I left the piano and string bass in the orchestration as a nod to my original (unfinished) chamber piece. The opening section in 7/4 depicts the rugged environment and unpredictability of the swirling currents around the islands. Descending scalar motifs and trills emphasize the fluidity of the seascape. The exploitation of the islands and conflict surrounding the use of natural resources drive the accented passages throughout the piece. The 12/8 section is a development into the resilience and dangerous beauty of the area. Recalled themes and motifs from the first section in an even rather than uneven meter depict the solid future of the ecosystem.

SKU: XC.RCB1911FS

UPC: 812598031584. 9 x 12 inches.

Distant Thunder depicts the ever-changing world of a rainforest, with sparkling textures glistening like rainwater on leaves giving way to the fierce rumble of a storm. This highly dramatic work is written to showcase the percussion section, using energetic, syncopated rhythms and simple mixed meter patterns. Students will love playing Distant Thunder!

SKU: CF.CPS67

ISBN 9780825864759. UPC: 798408064754. 9 X 12 inches.

The natural beauty and historical significance of the Peconic River, a tranquil and majestic waterway originating in the pine barrens of eastern Long Island, are depicted in this colorful, flowing and tuneful new piece by Long Island resident Carl Strommen. The luminous scoring is designed to show the band to its best advantage. The 6/8 meter of most of the piece is ideal for representing the flow of the river's steady progress to the sea.

SKU: CA.4037310

ISBN 9790007105372. Language: all languages. Illustrator: James Warren Childe.

Watercolour (1839).

SKU: HL.7014200

UPC: 196288178088. 9.0x12.0x0.015 inches.

Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987, this familiar rock hit is instantly recognizable and popular with all age groups. Whether you choose to “Rick-Roll” your audience or just play it for fun, here is a great-sounding arrangement for young players.

SKU: CA.4037900

ISBN 9790007218256. Language: all languages. Illustrator: Wilhelm August Rieder.

Detail of a watercolour (1824).

SKU: PR.144407600

ISBN 9781491137987. UPC: 680160692675. 9 x 12 inches.

Imagine searching, searching underwater, searching for aquatic life... A flutist’s soliloquy captures the free-floating ebb and flow of time and currents, of camouflage and dazzling flashes of color. Jonathan Mitchell’s IN SEARCH OF AQUATIC LIFE conjures this fluidity, full of waves and beautiful contours for unaccompanied flutists to pace with impressionistic rubato, creating a six-minute journey through wherever your imagination leads.