PARTITIONS GRATUITES : HARPE
- John Keen

Essays, Interviews, and Clippings. Composed by John Philip Sousa / Bryan J. Proksch. Music Education. 206 pages. GIA Publications #9278. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9278).

For Melody Instrument. Traditional, Children's. Sheet Music. 64 pages. Published by Music Sales.

Composed by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924). Arranged by John Keene. For organ. Score. Published by Crescendo Music Publications

By Cari Fuchs. For acoustic instruments. Songbook. Celtic/Irish. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 128 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

By Marcus Smith, H. R. Palmer, Murray Boren, David A. Zabriskie, Royce Isham, Robert P. Manookin, Reid Nibley, Robert Galbraith, Tracy Y. Cannon, Robert Cundick, Charles H. Gabriel, Harrison Millard, Lorin F. Wheelwright And Philip Paul Bliss. Arranged by Compiled By Clayne W. Robison - Settings By Marcus Smith, Robert Lee Rowberry, Murray Boren, David Zabriskie, Royce Isham, Robert P. Manookin, Reid Nibley, Robert Galbraith, Robert Cundick, Daniel Bradwhaw, Murray Boren, Ronald Staheli. Text: John Jacques, Robert Morris, Robert Keen, Virginia Maughan, Marcus Smith, John 15:1, 2, 4-6, Orson Hyde, attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux, Robert Galbraith, Revelation 7:13-17, Frank I. Kooyman, Job 14:14;19:25,26, Charles H. Gabriel, Anne Steele, Laurie M. Hofford, Lorin F. Wheelwright and Philip Paul Bliss. For Vocal Songbook. Published by Jackman Music Corporation.
Level: Varied.

4 voices (Countertenor, 2 Tenors and Bass) and ensemble (1(afl, pic).0.ca.0.ssax.1(cbsn)- 1.0.1.0-perc(crot, vib, mar, bell plate, sizz cym, Swiss cow bell, gong [horizontal], tam-t, 2 bng, 2slit drum, wood drum, 2cong, 2b.d, marac, 5tempbl, vibraslap)-hp-str(0.0.1.0 .1))

SKU: HL.49043942

For four voices and instrumental ensemble. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Softcover. Composed 2008. 124 pages. Duration 30'. Schott Music #ED13468. Published by Schott Music (HL.49043942).

ISBN 9790220134562. 8.25x11.75x0.396 inches. English.

The Anglo-Saxon poem The Dream of the Rood was probably written in the 8th Century and is the earliest dream-vision poem in Old English. A fragment of the poem from the section that describes the crucifixion can be found carved on the Ruthwell Cross in Dumfriesshire, and set in stone at a time when Ruthwell was part of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. In responding to a commission for the Hilliard Ensemble, I was keen to find a dramatic text, but one that would also invite a musical response appropriate to the very nature of this kind of vocal quartet. Writing for the Hilliards together with a mixed instrumental ensemble, and for a generous cathedral acoustic, has had a strong influence on the types of textures and sonorities I have used. The structure of the work is dictated by the form of the poem, but the music could also be seen as consisting of a sequence of motets with both vocal and instrumental interludes.John Casken.

Composed by Henry Mollicone (1946-). For soprano voice solo, piano. Secular, 21st century. Moderately difficult. Collection. Published by Ione Press

Picc. (g treb). 4 Fl. Afl. Bfl. (CaFl.) (Cb fl.) (Dcb Fl.) - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: FT.FM516

Composed by John Rutter. Arranged by Robert Rainford. Flute Ensemble. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM516. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM516).

ISBN 9790570484157.

Whil st John Rutter is extremely well known for his religious choral music, he has also written a few orchestral pieces that are every bit the equal of his better known works. This Suite is indeed one of these. Originally written in 1973, and following the tradition of earlier English composers like Vaughn Williams and Percy Grainger, this suite explores various English folk tunes. The opening movement has a kind of hornpipe feeling to it that uses the jaunty tune 'A rovin' yet this is balanced with the more reflective counter melody 'I sowed the seed of love.' Of course the 'racy' tune wins the day! The second movement - 'I Have A Bonnet Trimmed In Blue' is a perfect evocation of an elegant young lady who is keen to display her new bonnet to the local swains! Yet perhaps she is a little shy and is apprehensive about possible comments. From the last section I believe she found her hearts desire… The slow movement is based on the folksong 'O Waly Waly', a tune that will forever be associated with the late Kathleen Ferrier. This version gives the tune a sense of regret and sometimes intensity that matches the words:- O love is handsome and love is fine, And love is charming when it is true; As it grows older it groweth colder And fades away like the morning dew. The mood is lifted for the last movement, with an almost Handelian rendition of 'Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron'. However, this tune doesn't have everything it's own way, for the 'Bailiff's Daughter' makes an appearance as well for a triumphant ending:- O stay, O stay thou goodly youth! She's alive, she is not dead; Here she standeth by thy side, And is ready to be thy bride... (and hopefully they both do the ironing!).