Voice & String Quartet

SKU: ST.Y296

Composed by Rhian Samuel. Chamber music. For High Voice, String Quartet and Piano. Score (2 copies supplied) and parts. Score and parts. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #Y296. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.Y296).

ISBN 9790220223525.

Natu re and landscape have been the dominant themes of much of Rhian Samuel's vocal music of the last ten years, projected chiefly through the poetry of Anne Stevenson, and in her most recent song-settings, the writings of the Pakistan-born Texas-based poet Zulfikar Ghose. His poem 'Conspiracy of the Clouds' describes how, the clouds having chosen to become invisible, 'Even the astronauts on the space shuttle / looked down on a cloudless America' as hurricanes ravage Louisiana and storms engulf Nebraska. An intriguing conceit in the tradition of magic realism, the text is presented as a scena lasting around 16 minutes, with interpolations from 'Haze' by the nineteenth-century New England transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. Thus modern fable and romantic nature-description are juxtaposed, and their interaction becomes the source of musical contrasts too. Thoreau's words are assigned predominantly to the vocalist's highest register, those of Ghose to her lower tessitura; and the suggestive and dramatic accompaniment builds tension steadily to the final ironic response of an incredulous American public: not one of awe and wonder, but the question 'Why weren't we told about it?

Edited by Bob Dingley, words and music by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss, arranged by Russ Robinson. Octavo for SATB choir, piano accompaniment and optional trumpet solo. Series: Pop choral octavo (SATB). 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(Budget Books). Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 352 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music, Quartet String Quartet: 2 Violins 1 Alto 1 Cello - Grade 4

SKU: FL.FX071395

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Eric Vireton. Arrangement. Classical. Score and Set of Parts. FLEX Editions #FX071395. Published by FLEX Editions (FL.FX071395).

Instruments:Str ing Quartet: 2 Violins 1 Alto 1 Cello; Difficuly Level: Grade 4; Duration: 1 mn 50 s; Musical Style: Classical; Category: Arrangement; Composer: Felix MENDELSSOHN; Arranger: Eric VIRETON.

SATB choir and organ with optional solo trumpet - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0111

Composed by Howard Goodall. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0111. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0111).

UPC: 688670221323. English. Revelation 21:5-6.

Commissione d by Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, to mark the 30th anniversary of Senior Pastor George A. Mason, The Spring of the Water of Life is Howard Goodall’s jubilant anthem for SATB voices and organ. The music sets the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and George Herbert (God’s Grandeur and The Flower respectively), as well as words from Revelation, culminating in a triumphant finale. A trumpet part is also available separately.

(Piano/Vocal/Chords). For Guitar; Keyboard; Piano; Voice. This edition: Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Book; Personality Book; Piano/Vocal/Chords. Broadway; Movie; Standard. 200 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

SKU: WD.080689621239

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral. The Daniel Semsen Signature Series. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Word Music #080689621239. Published by Word Music (WD.080689621239).

UPC: 080689621239.

New from Daniel Semsen is Psalm 23: Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy, made popular by Shane & Shane. Taking the peaceful and powerful words straight from Psalm 23, this anthem is perfect for leading your congregation into a time of reflection on the Lord’s goodness and mercy that surrounds us all our days.

Violin solo

SKU: GH.GE-11358

For Solo Violin. Composed by Benjamin Staern. Duration 9 minutes. Gehrmans Musikforlag #GE 11358. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.GE-11358).

ISBN 979-0-070-11358-8. A4 inches.

Work comment by the composer:
The lonely one was composed during May and June of the year 2000. It was written for Annika Gustafsson, to whom it is also dedicated. It was world-premiered on December 1 the same year in Caroli Church in Malmo. After that I had composed The Threat of War that was a dramatic and massive work for orchestra, I wanted to focus on melodic as well as harmonic and rhyhtmical processes combined with a inner dramatic content. In this case the solo violin works as a narrator where the piece itself is like a monologue without words.
In the score there are imprinted expressions like racontare (tellingly), piacevole (pleasingly) och sospirare(sighing).
The lonely one is divided in three sections.
1. Doloroso (Painful) - the violin plays almost imperceptly sighing glissandi that forms the basic material of the work. Its character is constantly searching. It leads up to the section Risoluto (Resolute) that has a very determined and edgy expression.
2. Misterioso (Mysteriously) - the materials from the previous section are now further developed. It builds up and breaks down during the course of the journey. Eventually it reaches a climax on a high d.
3. Calmando e espressivo (Calmingly and expressive) - From the high d it is stepping down to a recapture on material from the first part slightly changed and moody character. It dies out slowly with the lonely notes.

Benjamin Staern

Written by Matt Glaser. For fiddle. Includes instructional book and examples CD. With standard notation, chord names, instructional text, instructional photos and introductory text. Bluegrass and Learn To Play. 60 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Oak Publications.

Chamber Music String Quartet

SKU: PR.144406520

For String Quartet. Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Paul Salerni. Romantic. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed 2014. 12+8+8+8+8 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #144-40652. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.144406520).

UPC: 680160633982. 9 x 12 inches.

Salerni, whose recent works include two one-act operas (Tony Caruso's Final Broadcast and The Life and Love of Joe Coogan), turns to the piano works of Mendelssohn and fashions four beautiful string quartet arrangements. While Consolations is lush and languid, Hunting-Song and Unrest will require a tight rhythmic control. Includes Consolation, Op. 30, No. 3; Hunting-Song, Op. 19, No. 3; Venetian Boat-Song No. 1, Op. 19, No. 6; Unrest, Op. 30, No. 2.

SATB choir, cantor solo, SSAAT soli, organ or piano - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1165

Composed by Robert Strassburg. Sacred Jewish Choral Music Series. Praise/Thanksgiving, Faith. Octavo. Duration 4 minutes, 45 seconds. Laurendale Associates #CH-1165. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1165).

Scripture: Psalms 100.

The text of Psalm 100 - Hariu L'adonai, Shout unto God with Joy. is majestic in language and God-intoxicated in its fervent expression of thanksgiving and faith. The English translation adheres closely to the meaning of the Hebrew words making this anthem accessible to both church and synagogue. Rich organ and choral textures provide exciting rhythmic, melodic and harmonic features of a celebratory character, reaching ecstatic and mystical heights. The chorestration provides solo, duet, and quartet opportunities midst richly fervent tuttis, bringing this exultant expression of humanity's trust in God from generation to generation, to a dramatic close. Duration 4:45.

For Voice or Instrument and Piano. By Paul Ben Haim. For Clarinet or T Saxophone, Piano. Published by Israeli Music Inst.

SATB choir with optional vocal solo

SKU: LP.OR-2244

Arranged by Thomas Fettke. Anthems. Blended and Sacred. Score and parts. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.OR-2244).

UPC: 765762109902.

What a profound choice of words for a lyric: I have one deep supreme desire that I may be like Jesus. Our choirs don't sing songs of aspiration and commitment enough these days. It's as if the flow of lyrical thought has gone in other directions. It seems to me the ultimate in praise and worship is to emulate our Lord and Savior. We need to sing about it and strive with all of our beings to live it. You may wish to involve congregation on this anthem.

Strum and Sing Series. Performed by Various. Easy Guitar (Simplified arrangements for guitar). Softcover. Size 9x12 inches. 88 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music.

Composed by Ola Gjeilo. Walton Choral. Walton Music #WW1881. Published by Walton Music

Piano - Early Elementary

SKU: AP.47367

This edition: with Optional Duet Accompaniment. Piano Solo. Signature Series. Score. 4 pages. Alfred Music #00-47367. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47367).

ISBN 9781470641160. UPC: 038081545226. English. Melody Bober.

An energetic mood is projected in this early elementary solo with optional duet accompaniment. Shifting octaves and hands-together phrase endings provide minimal challenges to students. The clever words focus on the positive aspects of playing piano.

String Quartet

SKU: BT.PMC3932

String quartet. Composed by Mohammed Fairouz. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2013. Peermusic Classical #PMC3932. Published by Peermusic Classical (BT.PMC3932).

A grim commentary on the contemporary Middle East, Lamentation and Satire is, in the composer's words, born out of a reaction to a part of the world that is over the edge. Advanced Level.

By Rak Stepan. Czech title: Minutova sola (drobne skladby pro za inajici kytaristy). Published by Praha (Czech import).

(2.2.2.2/4.2.2.0,timp,per c,str,T solo)

SKU: TM.13021SET

Composed by Jacques Offenbach. Set Type: D. Set of parts. Lucks Music Library #A8978. Published by Lucks Music Library (TM.13021SET).

La Belle Helene. 1st words: Au mont Ida.

String Quartet

SKU: BT.AL-2049A

Composed by Wordsworth. Set of Parts. Alfred Lengnick & Co #AL 2049A. Published by Alfred Lengnick & Co (BT.AL-2049A).

English.

Violin, Cello and Piano

SKU: HL.50514533

Composed by Wordsworth. Lengnick Publishing. Classical. Book Only. Alfred Lengnick & Co #AL2044A. Published by Alfred Lengnick & Co (HL.50514533).

SATB choir

SKU: GI.G-EH1010

Composed by Elaine Hagenberg. Music Education. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #EH1010. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-EH1010).

William Wordsworth's reflection of a time gone by acknowledges past heartaches while creating a dream world where beautiful memories reign. As the voices subtly rise and fall to trace a distant rainbow, an ethereal piano accompaniment glistens above. Then together, they soar to new heights to “find strength in what remains behind.”  .

Flute & Harp

SKU: SU.29050020

For Flute & Harp. Composed by Richard White. Woodwinds, Flute/Piccolo, Harp, Harp with Other Instruments. Score & Parts. Subito Music Corporation #29050020. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.29050020).

Six Songs Without WordsFlute & Harp Duration: 14’ Composed: 2016 Published by: Whitco Press.

(Remembering the Last Days of Christ). Composed by Mark Hayes. Cantatas. Eastertide, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Sacred. SA/TB part-dominant rehearsal CD (reproducible). Duration 35 minutes. Published by Exaltation Publications

Choral Cello, Flute, Harp, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, alto voice, bass voice, soprano voice, tenor voice

SKU: PR.31241902S

From Terra Nostra. Composed by Stacy Garrop. Full score. Duration 3:15. Theodore Presser Company #312-41902S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.31241902S).

UPC: 680160690589. English.

Commission ed by the San Francisco Choral Society and the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir, Terra Nostra is a 70-minute oratorio on the relationship between our planet and humankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. Part I: Creation of the World explores various creation myths from different cultures, culminating in a joyous celebration of the beauty of our planet. Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines human achievements, particularly since the dawn of our Industrial Age, and how these achievements have impacted the planet. Part III: Searching for Balance questions how to create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. In addition to the complete oratorio, stand-alone movements for mixed chorus, and for solo voice with piano, are also available separately.
Terra Nostra focuses on the relationship between our planet and mankind, how this relationship has shifted over time, and how we can re-establish a harmonious balance. The oratorio is divided into three parts:Part I: Creation of the World celebrates the birth and beauty of our planet. The oratorio begins with creation myths from India, North America, and Egypt that are integrated into the opening lines of Genesis from the Old Testament. The music surges forth from these creation stories into “God’s World” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, which describes the world in exuberant and vivid detail. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “On thine own child” praises Mother Earth for her role bringing forth all life, while Walt Whitman sings a love song to the planet in “Smile O voluptuous cool-breathed earth!” Part I ends with “A Blade of Grass” in which Whitman muses how our planet has been spinning in the heavens for a very long time.Part II: The Rise of Humanity examines the achievements of mankind, particularly since the dawn of the Industrial Age. Lord Alfred Tennyson’s “Locksley Hall” sets an auspicious tone that mankind is on the verge of great discoveries. This is followed in short order by Charles Mackay’s “Railways 1846,” William Ernest Henley’s “A Song of Speed,” and John Gillespie Magee, Jr.’s “High Flight,” each of which celebrates a new milestone in technological achievement. In “Binsey Poplars,” Gerard Manley Hopkins takes note of the effect that these advances are having on the planet, with trees being brought down and landscapes forever changed. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “A Dirge” concludes Part II with a warning that the planet is beginning to sound a grave alarm.Part III: Searching for Balance questions how we can create more awareness for our planet’s plight, re-establish a deeper connection to it, and find a balance for living within our planet’s resources. Three texts continue the earth’s plea that ended the previous section: Lord Byron’s “Darkness” speaks of a natural disaster (a volcano) that has blotted out the sun from humanity and the panic that ensues; contemporary poet Esther Iverem’s “Earth Screaming” gives voice to the modern issues of our changing climate; and William Wordsworth’s “The World Is Too Much With Us” warns us that we are almost out of time to change our course. Contemporary/agrarian poet Wendell Berry’s “The Want of Peace” speaks to us at the climax of the oratorio, reminding us that we can find harmony with the planet if we choose to live more simply, and to recall that we ourselves came from the earth. Two Walt Whitman texts (“A Child said, What is the grass?” and “There was a child went forth every day”) echo Berry’s thoughts, reminding us that we are of the earth, as is everything that we see on our planet. The oratorio concludes with a reprise of Whitman’s “A Blade of Grass” from Part I, this time interspersed with an additional Whitman text that sublimely states, “I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love…”My hope in writing this oratorio is to invite audience members to consider how we interact with our planet, and what we can each personally do to keep the planet going for future generations. We are the only stewards Earth has; what can we each do to leave her in better shape than we found her?

String Quartet

SKU: HL.50514540

Composed by Wordsworth. Lengnick Publishing. Classical. Set of Parts. Alfred Lengnick & Co #AL2051A. Published by Alfred Lengnick & Co (HL.50514540).