PARTITIONS GRATUITES : ORCHESTRE
- little Symphony

Little Ceremonial was commissioned by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, generously supported by Janet Holmes a Court AC, and the Norfolk and Norwich Festival. It was first performed on 26th March 2010 at the Perth Concert Hall, conducted by Paul Daniel

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Arranged by Robert Longfield. For Orchestra, String Orchestra (Score and Parts). Easy Music For Strings. Grade 2. Published by Hal Leonard

For String Orchestra. Composed by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Arranged by Lauren Keiser. Southern Music. Classical. Softcover. Southern Music Company #SO125C. Published by Southern Music Company

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Eb Clarinet, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, 1st Bb Cornet, 2nd/3rd Bb Cornet, 1) - grade 5

SKU: CN.S11158

Composed by Gordon Jacob. Band Music. Score only. Duration 15:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11158).

A powerful work. An opening fanfare leads directly to an Allegro risoluto, which exudes determination and forthrightness. The second movement follows without a break and is a continuous plaint in which the melody seems forever seeking resolution like a troubled soul searching for respite. Only in the closing bars does peace seem to take over. The final movement, marked Allegro non troppo, starts with a cheering fanfare that leads to a bright and breezy romp, with a rustic feel about it. When the fanfare reappears we are suddenly immersed in exaltations of joy that really give a feeling of optimism as we proceed to the end of the piece via a short Coda.

With this Symphony, Gordon Jacob proclaims his absolute mastery of idiom and instrumentation with a triumphant rejoicing. Written in 1978 as a commission from Arthur Doyle (hence the AD in the title, a typical piece of Jacob wit), it lay virtually unplayed save for the efforts of his Estate, Troy Peterson and Geoffrey Brand and CBDNA (College Band Directors Association, USA), who between them ensured that it was professionally recorded in 1994 and published in 1995. There is little point in indulging in semantics as to whether the piece is a Symphony. It is Jacob's approach to his tuneful, folk-based material which is symphonic: weighty in exposition and development, sonorous and expressive in the slow movement, with a scherzo-like last movement and a giocoso coda. After a brilliant opening fanfare, the quick triple-meter first theme (Allegro Risoluto) is introduced on clarinets, punctuated with brass. It is soon followed by a contrasting melody for saxophone. In all this material the interval of a 4th is prominent, and throughout the work the 4th and 7th are important. Perhaps it is the frequent use of the 7th which gives a feeling of restlessness without resolution which pervades this movement as the themes are dissected and developed. The second movement follows directly after a horn bridge. Still the melody outlines the 7th and the ear is not satisfied until the full band (with organ), comes to rest in Bb major. This point of repose and the magic pianissimo which follows shortly after when the slow theme is re-stated, are the apex of the Symphony's construction. Soon, however, we are transported, via a fanfare, into a helter-skelter 9/8 romp: rustic, English, and almost vulgar, this theme is thrown around the group before exploding into a boisterous 2/4 coda.

By Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Robert Sieving. By Antonin Dvorak / arr. Robert Sieving. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Level: 3.5 (grade 3.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 94 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra (Study Score)

SKU: HL.14019657

Composed by Witold Lutoslawski. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 1999. 68 pages. Chester Music #CH55923. Published by Chester Music (HL.14019657).

UPC: 884088490324. 8.5x11.0x0.166 inches.

The original version of this work, scored for chamber orchestra, was written in 1950 in response to a commission from Warsaw Radio. In the following year the composer revised and slightly extended the work and rescored it for symphony orchestra. The first performance was given by the Warsaw Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Fitelberg, in Warsaw in April 1951. The work uses folk melodies from the village of Machow in the region of Rzeszow, east of Cracow. Duration c.11 mins. Full score and orchestral parts available on hire from the publisher.

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.