PARTITIONS GRATUITES :
- The New Year's Wishes

Complete Lyrics for Over 1000 Songs from Broadway to Rock. By Various. Lyric Library. Softcover. Size 8.5x11 inches. 373 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Various. E-Z Play Today. Softcover. Big note notation. 880 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Viola 1, Viola 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2

SKU: PR.114414290

For String Sextet. Composed by Shulamit Ran. Contemporary. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. Composed December 16 2008. 22+8+8+7+8+8+8 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41429. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114414290).

UPC: 680160594030.

Writt en for Concertante, a string sextet which has commissioned six different works, each highlighting one of its players. In Ran's new work, the second cellist, Zvi Plesser, was spotlighted with an outgoing, intensely lyrical opening theme, according to a New York Times review. Yet, Lyre of Orpheus never overlooks the collaborative, conversational essence of the ensemble. Read the full review here: http://www.nytimes.com/20 09/03/18/arts/music/18con c.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&part ner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnl x=1286200920-wRrt7MJ416+F pOYAUe/IOQ For advanced performers.
Lyre of Orpheus was composed for Concertante, the New York-based string sextet, for its One Plus Five Project, a three-year, six-composer commissioning project designed to create six string sextets, each featuring one of Concertante’s core players.This particular commission was made with the goal of giving center-stage to the ensemble’s first cello, a choice I was especially grateful for, not only because it features Zvi Plesser, the outstanding Israeli cellist, but also because it gave ma an opportunity to highlight an instrument for which, from a very early stage in my life, I have felt a special affinity.  The cell’s “soul”, so naturally combining passion and lyricism, has always touched me in a special way.As sometimes happens, naming the piece was the final act in the process of creation.  Once titled, though, I found myself looking through the piece with a mixture of delight and astonishment – the narrative of the almost iconic mythological story of love and loss seems as one entirely plausible, and to my mind convincing, way to tract the unfolding of the musical events.  Of course, the music was written with no such tale (or any tale, for that matter) in mind.  But perhaps some stories are emblematic of so much that is part of our lives and psyches, of our desires, fears and wishes.  Orpheus, whose longing for Eurydice recognizes no boundaries of heaven and hell…  Love regained, then forever lost…  Orpheus’ lyre intoning his sorrowful yearning…Lyre of Orpheus, approximately fifteen minutes in length, composed in late 2008, is intermittently songful, caressing, passionate, pained, ferocious, longing.  The instrumentation consists of 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, the first of which is the soloist/protagonist, the second notable for having its lowest string tuned down a third to achieve extra lower notes.This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Commissioning Program, with funding generously provided by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.

Chamber Music Viola 1, Viola 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2

SKU: PR.11441429S

For String Sextet. Composed by Shulamit Ran. Contemporary. Full score. With Standard notation. Composed December 16 2008. 22 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41429S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11441429S).

UPC: 680160594054. 9.5 x 13 inches.

Written for Concertante, a string sextet which has commissioned six different works, each highlighting one of its players. In Ran's new work, the second cellist, Zvi Plesser, was spotlighted with an outgoing, intensely lyrical opening theme, according to a New York Times review. Yet, Lyre of Orpheus never overlooks the collaborative, conversational essence of the ensemble. Read the full review here: http://www.nytimes.com/20 09/03/18/arts/music/18con c.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&part ner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnl x=1286200920-wRrt7MJ416+F pOYAUe/IOQ For advanced performers.
Lyre of Orpheus was composed for Concertante, the New York-based string sextet, for its One Plus Five Project, a three-year, six-composer commissioning project designed to create six string sextets, each featuring one of Concertante’s core players. This particular commission was made with the goal of giving center-stage to the ensemble’s first cello, a choice I was especially grateful for, not only because it features Zvi Plesser, the outstanding Israeli cellist, but also because it gave ma an opportunity to highlight an instrument for which, from a very early stage in my life, I have felt a special affinity.  The cell’s “soul”, so naturally combining passion and lyricism, has always touched me in a special way. As sometimes happens, naming the piece was the final act in the process of creation.  Once titled, though, I found myself looking through the piece with a mixture of delight and astonishment – the narrative of the almost iconic mythological story of love and loss seems as one entirely plausible, and to my mind convincing, way to tract the unfolding of the musical events.  Of course, the music was written with no such tale (or any tale, for that matter) in mind.  But perhaps some stories are emblematic of so much that is part of our lives and psyches, of our desires, fears and wishes.  Orpheus, whose longing for Eurydice recognizes no boundaries of heaven and hell…  Love regained, then forever lost…  Orpheus’ lyre intoning his sorrowful yearning… Lyre of Orpheus, approximately fifteen minutes in length, composed in late 2008, is intermittently songful, caressing, passionate, pained, ferocious, longing.  The instrumentation consists of 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, the first of which is the soloist/protagonist, the second notable for having its lowest string tuned down a third to achieve extra lower notes. This commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Commissioning Program, with funding generously provided by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.—Shulamit Ran.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4830-00

Composed by Sciaino. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2020. Duration 3 minutes, 10 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4830-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4830-00).

Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City’s Chinatown, Firecracker is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that’s sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You’ll love Firecracker and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-4830-01

Composed by Sciaino. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #011-4830-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-4830-01).

Drawing inspiration from the Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony in New York City’s Chinatown, Firecracker is an exhilarating celebration at a sizzling tempo that’s sure to please. Images of crackling explosives, dazzling colors, and joyful dance fuel this annual event that honors Chinese culture. A contagious drumbeat played on traditional drums by musicians traveling from business to business wishes good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. This is emulated in this selection with flexible numbers of percussionists who can call all join in on the fun. Meanwhile, wind players will love the opportunity to nimbly play soaring melodic lines over the invigorating rhythmic figures found throughout. You’ll love Firecracker and its vigorous, jubilant spirit! Unique!

By Emily Bear. Piano Solo Personality. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard