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Bass Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194742 By Genesis. By Mike Ruther…
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Bass Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194742 By Genesis. By Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steven Hackett, and Tony Banks. Arranged by P Welsh. Rock. Bass Guitar (without TAB). 8 pages. Accubass #793993. Published by Accubass (A0.1194742). Complete transcription of Mike Rutherford's six string bass, bass guitar and bass pedal parts. The arpeggio part with slap back echo is apparently a six string bass tuned as a guitar. I have arranged this for guitar as the pitches are the same.
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Bass Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194737 By Genesis. By Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steven Hackett, and Tony Banks. Arranged by P Welsh. Rock. Score. 8 pages. Accubass #793987. Published by Accubass (A0.1194737). Complete bass transcription with 4 string TAB.
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Bass Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194741 By Genesis. By Mike Ruther…
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Bass Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194741 By Genesis. By Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steven Hackett, and Tony Banks. Arranged by P Welsh. Rock. Score. 15 pages. Accubass #793992. Published by Accubass (A0.1194741). Mike Rutherford's six string bass, bass guitar and bass pedal parts. The six string bass arpeggio part is arranged for guitar TAB, 5 string bass TAB Is included to accommodate the bass pedals.
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Get Back
Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Cello,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Viola,Violin - Digita…
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Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Cello,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.497645 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Jeff Perholtz. Rock. Score and parts. 12 pages. Published by Fab Forward Entertainment (A0.497645). The Beatles - Get Back (For Three Piece Horn Section &/or String Trio to accompany a Rock Band) This arrangement of The Beatles classic Get Back for strings & horns is great for rock bands that want to perform with a full background ensemble. Throw away the phony keyboard patches and perform with real human beings! This arrangement should be used to accompany a band performing the song as it was originally recorded. The ending of the arrangement allows for a sax and guitar solo section. In addition, it follows Paul McCartney's live method of concluding the tune, live in concert. Listen to Paul McCartney - Live at Citi Field, NYC, 2009 for an example. The brass should be played as a trio with your choice of either tenor or alto sax. Includes individual parts and master score. Piano, guitar, bass, vocal & drum parts are not included.
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Lullaby and Fugue (Score and Parts)
Piano Trio,String Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942945 Composed by …
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Piano Trio,String Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942945 Composed by Aris Antoniades. Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 26 pages. Aris Antoniades #3914539. Published by Aris Antoniades (A0.942945). Lullaby & Fugue, composed by Aris Antoniades.This piece was commissioned by the Sforzando Composers' Collective for the New Asia Chamber Music Society of New York, and was premiered on August 4th, 2017 at the Riverside Church in NYC.When I was presented with the challenge of composing a work combining traditional Chinese instruments with conventional Western instruments, I was quite intrigued: merging different sound-worlds has always been a strong compositional interest of mine. I am fascinated by folk music and, being born and raised on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, much of my music is greatly influenced by my Greek cultural heritage. This piece is no different: I’ve attempted to use the enchanting sound of the Chinese Dulcimer in a way that reminds me of my own home.Lullaby and Fugue is a work inspired by the magical art of story telling. I still remember many of the bedtime stories my grandparents used to tell me when I was young. Their stories were not just entertaining, but also didactic: I follow many of their teachings to this very day, and I believe that these stories have played a vital role in shaping my character. The Lullaby portrays the soothing aspect of a bedtime story, whilst the Fugue represents the hidden, ‘cerebral’ aspect. I would like to thank my friends at the Sforzando Composers Collective for this great opportunity and all of the performers for their time and dedication. Additionally, I would like to thank my mentor, Dr. J. Mark Stambaugh for helping me discover the true magic of counterpoint, back in college. Finally, I would like to dedicate this piece to the greatest storytellers in the world: my grandparents George, Panayiota, Anthis and Persoulla.Estimated performance time: ca. 4' 45''Instrumentation:Chinese DulcimerPianoViolinVioloncelloContact the composer: https://www.arisantoniades.com or aris.antoniades@gmail.com
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SQ20 ... Eva Hesse (2024) - Score Only
String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494144 Composed…
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494144 Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,21st Century,Chamber,Classical. 47 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #1070754. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.1494144). Full ScoreProgram note:There was a recent NYTimes article about an Eva Hesse show at the Hauser & Wirth in NYC. The title of the article was These Sculptures Changed What Art Could Be, Then Changed Themselves. It described how the five works on display were very different from what they looked like back in the late 1960's when they were exhibited at MOMA, the Guggenheim, Leo Castelli, and other museums. One of them, Expanded Expansion, for example was originally off-white and it is now in an orange-brown amber color. I immediately was fascinated and went on a research spree on her and her work. On Amazon I bought a huge two-volume book of all her paintings and sculptures. And I also bought a book of diaries that she kept from 1955 to 1970. I then decided that I should write a string quartet inspired by her work. The work is in eight movements, each one with a title from her sculptural works. 1. Oomamaboomba, 1965 ... Moderato 2. Interlude I: C-Clamp Bues. 1965 ... Largo 3. Metronomic Irregularity, 1966 ... Presto TRIO 4. Interlude II: Addendum, 1967 ... Adagio 5. Repetition Nineteen III, 1968 ... Poco andantino 6. Interlude III: Accretion, 1968 ... Largo 7. Expanded Expansion, 1969 ... Allegro TRIO 8. Postlude: Right After, 1969 ... Largo funebre.
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You've Got A Friend
Small Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1009…
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Small Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1009418 By James Taylor. By Carole King. Arranged by J. Randolph Hall. This edition: Interactive Download. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 18 pages. Duration 441. J. Randolph Hall #6yhgFQozluC7Uqw6H2G7FH. Published by J. Randolph Hall (A0.1009418). Key: Bb major.NYC songwriter Carole King wrote and recorded this back in the early 1970's. It is believed she wrote this song in response to James Taylor's Fire and Rain. Instead of the original DS al Fade, I chose to put in a Coda.
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From A Distance
String Trio: 2 violins, cello
String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1470885 By Bette Midl…
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String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1470885 By Bette Midler. By Julie Gold. Arranged by Homco/Crinion. Contemporary,Pop. 7 pages. Homco/Crinion #1048508. Published by Homco/Crinion (A0.1470885). From A Distance was an international success for recording artist Bette Midler in 1990. The Gulf War and world events at that time gave the song a very personal meaning for the masses. (Oddly enough, the inspiration for the song's composer, Julie Gold, was her attendance at an anti-nuclear rally in NYC.) This song is a song of hope and peace that effectively uses a very simple but beautiful melody. At the very end of this arrangement, the melodic motif repeats itself 3 times like an echo - while decrescendo-ing and fading away to a whisper. This is to remind us that sometimes, for a better perspective, we all need to step back and look at things from a distance.
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Triumvirate
Bassoon,Drum Set,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355909 Composed by Dan…
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Bassoon,Drum Set,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355909 Composed by Daniel Burwasser. 21st Century,Classical,Rock. 39 pages. Head and Stem #940632. Published by Head and Stem (A0.1355909). Notes on TRIUMVIRATE The term Triumvirate goes back to the time of Julius Caesar and is roughly defined as a group of three men holding political power. In the case of this musical work, it refers to three performers holding great musical power and with equal responsibility. The idea for Triuvirate was sparked at the suggestion of colleague and composer/bassoonist, Kenneth Lieberson who has also composed a duo for bassoon and drum set. Triumvirate represents the closest artistic merger between my rock roots and classical roots that I have ever produced. As in a Triumvirate, the three parts compliment each other. The piano is the centerpiece, providing rhythmic propulsion as well as the harmonic element, the drums provide pulse, dramatic color and pure rhythmic thrust, and the bassoon supplies a prominent melodic role. The work is in the form of a fantasy based on a single one-bar riff heard at the very outset of the piece. As the work unfolds, the riff gets tossed around and is morphed into other motives and more extended episodes. A couple of slower and softer sections offer relief from the more energetic moments. The piece concludes with a prominent statement of the opening main riff. Daniel Burwasser NYC, January, 2024
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Circles
Congas,Drum Set,Timbales,Timpani - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488023 Compo…
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Congas,Drum Set,Timbales,Timpani - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488023 Composed by Daniel Burwasser. 21st Century,Contest,Festival,Latin,Multicultural,World. 42 pages. Head and Stem Music #1064910. Published by Head and Stem Music (A0.1488023). NOTES on CirclesCircles, for drum quartet, was partly inspired by Latin rock and funk bands such as Santana, Earth, Wind and Fire and Afro-Latin infused groups that were particularly prominent during the 1970s. This work explores the rhythmical intricacies and interplay of that music and in part represents a synthesis of what the composer heard in his youth. Circles is made up of a chain of diverse dance beats or grooves, some of which are heard multiple times in the piece. These grooves feature timbales and congas solos that often trade off with each other. The timpani provide bass lines and the drum set functions as the centerpiece supplying different backbeat rhythms throughout.--NYC, July, 2024Instrumentation:TimbalesDrum setCongas4 Timpani You can contact the composer directly at: danielburwasser9@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.danielburwasser.com/Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrCnkSRO-XOjUu7bMB8tzCg?view_as=subscriber
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O Mio Babbino Caro
String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.921929 Composed …
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.921929 Composed by Giacomo Puccini. Arranged by Jay Bianchi. 20th Century,Concert,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. Bianchi Musica Productions #3906733. Published by Bianchi Musica Productions (A0.921929). This romantic arrangement of O Mio Babbino Caro is specifically designed for the entrance of the bride. Guaranteed to bring goosebumps, it is a fresh take on a classic. The beginning theme is stated in the viola with a backdrop of shimmering violins. The run leading into a dramatic modulation and release of the bride is guaranteed to bring goosebumps. Custom arrangement from the library of NYC Chamber ensemble Bianchi Musica. www.bianchimusica.com .
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O Mio Babbino Caro
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Here Comes the Bride - Bridal Chorus for String Quartet
String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.921931 Composed …
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.921931 Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by Jay Bianchi. Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and parts. 6 pages. Bianchi Musica Productions #4736029. Published by Bianchi Musica Productions (A0.921931). A Modern twist on a classic, this ceremony arrangement of Here Comes the Bride is specifically designed for the entrance of the bride. The beginning theme is stated in the cello with a backdrop of shimmering violins and viola. The dramatic run leading into the second phrase and the release of the bride is guaranteed to bring goosebumps. Open ended vamp at the end for a perfect finish. Custom arrangement from the library of NYC Chamber ensemble Bianchi Musica. www.bianchimusica.com .
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Can't Stop The Feeling from TROLLS
Choral TTBB
Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.501986 By Justin Ti…
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Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.501986 By Justin Timberlake. By Johan Schuster, Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, and Shellback. Arranged by Timorell. A Cappella,Contest,Festival,Hip-Hop,Pop,R & B. 17 pages. Timorell #3594519. Published by Timorell (A0.501986). As performed by TONEWALL, the charismatic queer a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Follow us! @tonewallnyc Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Youtube | email | website #queeracappella . Questions for the arranger? Volume pricing? Contact Timorell at tonewallnyc@gmail.com. An advanced intermediate-level a cappella cover of the classic Justin Timberlake song, close to the original funky style with an extended ending, good to get the audience clapping along. Written for male voices, some with high falsetto. Includes a breakdown section for basses in the middle. Also includes shout-out to 'Jus-tin' which can be tailored to most any two-syllable combo--we do 'New York!' Vocal percussion is considered a key component, though not notated, for a fully developed production.Video of the arrangement: https://youtu.be/tkyQTUK4rsQRange: low - (tessitura) - highT1: C4 - (G4) - E5 T2: A3 - (E4) - G4 Bari: F3 - (A3) - E4Bass: F2 - (D3) - C4
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Feel Something
Choral TTBB
Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552901 By Adam Lamb…
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Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552901 By Adam Lambert. By Adam Lambert, Benedict Cork, and Joshua Kissiah Cumbee. Arranged by Timorell. A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop,Rock. 9 pages. Timorell #162584. Published by Timorell (A0.552901). As performed by TONEWALL, the charismatic queer a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Follow us! @tonewallnyc Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Youtube | email | website #queeracappella . Questions for the arranger? Volume pricing? Contact Timorell at tonewallnyc@gmail.com. An easy intermediate level cover of Adam Lambert's Feel Something. Mostly solo with group backup. Starts very intimately. Encourage using only one singer per part for opening section then add more for larger groups. Very poignant message for mental health in stressful times. Vocal percussion is considered a key component and, though not notated, is highly encouraged.
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Somebody To Love
Choral TTBB
Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.501987 By Queen. By…
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Choral Choir,Choral (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.501987 By Queen. By Freddie Mercury and Frederick Mercury. Arranged by Timorell. 20th Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,Film/TV,Rock. 15 pages. Timorell #3585647. Published by Timorell (A0.501987). As performed by TONEWALL, the charismatic queer a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus. Follow us! @tonewallnyc Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok | Youtube | email | website #queeracappella . Questions for the arranger? Volume pricing? Contact Timorell at tonewallnyc@gmail.com. An advanced-intermediate level solo (due to the range requirements) with a cappella backup of the classic rock song, very close to the original with a few ‘color’ chords thrown in. Written for male-type voices, top parts need very high falsetto. Vocal Percussion is considered a key component, though not notated, for a fully developed production. YouTube link shows a duet rendition. Range: low - (tessitura) - highSolo: G3 - (F4) - D5 - suggest riff-capable rock voiceT1: D4 - (G4) - G5 T2: E3 - (E4) - B4 Bari: E3 - (G3) - D4Bass: F2 - (D3) - D4
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Greensleeves 2012
Piano solo
Composed by Public Domain, as performed and recorded by Isadar. Arranged by Isadar. …
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Composed by Public Domain, as performed and recorded by Isadar. Arranged by Isadar. Contemporary Classical, Neo- Classical, Christmas, Recital, New Age. Sheet Music Single. 8 pages. Published by Mainya Music Publishing
Contains:<br> "Greensleeves 2012"<br> - taken from the Isadar solo piano collection, "O Christmas" (also available on SMP)<br> <br> Sounds like: Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Liz Story's "The Gift," George Winston's "December," legacy Windham Hill solo piano artists, "A Winter's Solstice" compilations.<br> <br> Note: “Greensleeves 2012” is a revisited and evolved arrangement which like my earlier version, was inspired by – and also pays ‘homage’ to – Liz Story’s brilliant take on this timeless piece.<br> <br> Transcribed by: David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recording<br> <br> Album review by: Michael Diamond (http://michaeldiamondmusic.com):<br> <br> Fresh on the heels of his highly acclaimed chart-topping CD, Reconstructed, Isadar gifts us with a sparkling new album of holiday-themed instrumental music for solo piano, entitled “O Christmas.” Given the proximity to his recent release, one might assume that this one was quickly produced, but in reality O Christmas has been 7 years in the making. Various circumstances including other recording projects, a segue into the field of video production, and a cross country move from NYC to the west coast and later back again, created delays with the completion of the album. But as they say, “good things come to those who wait.”<br> One of the most interesting things about this album is the fact that the selections are traditional Christmas songs, yet some were chosen because they are less well known, or “off the beaten path” as Isadar characterizes them. This follows the pattern set by his 1999 Christmas album “In Search For The Meaning Of Christmas,” yet this new CD mines even deeper in its quest for interesting and unusual choices.<br> <br> The album begins with a track called “Good Christian Men.” Steeped in history, the song dates back to 14th century Germany and its Latin title was originally “In Dulci Jubilo” before it was translated into English in the 1800’s. Isadar’s interpretation creates a lively and festive air that makes a perfect portal to the recording. The high-spirited mood continues on the next song, “Teddy Bears Picnic,” which although not technically a Christmas song, has been interwoven by Isadar with “March Of The Toys” to tie it in with the holidays – a clever arrangement of these intriguing melodies. One of the more well-known carols on the album is “O Christmas Tree” and is sure to have listeners humming along with it’s familiar refrain.<br> <br> A track entitled “Still” is an innovative rendition of the classic “Still, Still, Still” which Isadar has put his own spin on, or as he jokingly puts it “jazzed up shamelessly.” No such liberties were taken on the classic “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” however. This song provides a showcase for Isadar’s accomplished grand piano work, featuring lush left hand arpeggios creating a strong foundation for his more delicate right hand melodies to dance upon – a powerful and moving combination. Another of the less well known, yet equally inspiring tunes is a Puerto Rican carol entitled “Song Of The Wise Men.” It has been said that: “Christmas is, above all, a children’s holiday, and many hymns are addressed to children, reminding them that the real reason for the sugarplums and Christmas trees is the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child.” This theme is well reflected in Isadar’s choice of “O Come Little Children,” based on a carol from the 1800’s.<br> <br> Among my favorite tracks on the album are the wistful strains of “Greensleeves 2012,” which Isadar interprets with elegance and grandeur and also pays ‘homage’ to Liz Story’s brilliant take on this enduring composition. This is followed by a rendition of “Masters In This Hall,” which can best be described as, well… “masterful.” The song dates back to the sixteenth century, and is another of the less well-known tunes that Isadar has chosen to feature. The album draws to a close with Isadar invoking artistic license on what is perhaps one of the most unique and liberal versions of a classic carol heard here yet. Based on “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” Isadar characterizes it as “an uninhibited melancholy arrangement.” While I don’t know if “melancholy” is the word I would use to describe it, it does have a pensive quality and is presented more as a nocturne than usual lively carol it is known as. I really liked the interpretation and respect Isadar’s creativity and distinctive rendering of the song.<br> <br> “O Christmas” is an exceptional holiday collection, not only for Isadar’s elegant grand piano artistry, but as well for the interesting and sometimes unexpected repertoire contained within. Like ornaments on a tree, the songs adorn the album, enhancing its beauty with their diversity, individuality, and timelessness. Given the well-deserved accolades and popularity of Isadar’s distinctive piano style, I’m sure that fans will want to include “O Christmas” in their collection and make it a part of their holiday tradition.
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Piano solo
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Public Domain, as performed and recorded by Isadar
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Greensleeves 2012
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Mainya Music Publishing
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