PARTITIONS GRATUITES :
- Tidal Wave

Chamber Music

SKU: PR.16400213S

Composed by Dan Welcher. Spiral. Full score. With Standard notation. 1+37 pages. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #164-00213S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.16400213S).

UPC: 680160037636. 8.5 x 11 Landscape inches.

The unusual combination of cello, percussion and piano seems more incongruous than it actually sounds. When I first heard the ensemble Aequalis, in a full evening program I was absolutely astonished at the combination of lyricism, pulse, and color. Something about the mix causes the cello to sound marimba-like, the vibraphone to imitate the cello's harmonics, and the piano to become a kind of proto-orchestra of colors and effects.   Tsunami was written for Aequalis in the summer and fall of 1991 with the assistance of a grant from Chamber Music America. The title, the Japanese word for tidal wave (which is a misnomer -- tsunamis have nothing to do with the tides), refers to the phenomenon of an undersea disturbance causing a huge wall of water to flood the first land in its path. The initial earthquake or volcanic eruption that sends a seismic shock through the water is invisible -- it's only when that shock wave hits land, recoils, and takes ocean swells back with it, that the wave begins to form. In successive landings, recoilings, and re-landings, this force finally spends itself, usually inundating anything in its path, sometimes to a depth of one hundred feet or more.   My piece does not attempt to depict this natural cataclysm -- how could it, with three instruments? -- but the form of the first half of the work is based on it. The initial percussive shock that opens the piece creates a stir in the form of a cello motive marked swelling and employing long portamenti pushing upwards. After a second shock, the cello motive begins an undersea journey -- very slow and lyrical at first -- accompanied by non-pitched percussion only. Eventually the piano joins, first with echoing bass notes, then with a rather mechanical motive high on the keyboard. This force grows, the cello line climbs higher and higher until another double-shock is heard -- perhaps the energy has hit land? Following this, the percussion becomes melodic (marimba), and we now have two lines in canon accompanied by a separate line in the piano. This, too, builds to a climax, and an even louder and more vigorous shock results. Now the texture is a three-way canon with cello, vibraphone, and piano chasing each other in ever faster cycles of sound. The height of this is a triple cadenza in which all three players spend their pent-up energy, one at a time.   The second part of the piece follows after a settling-down, and is marked Dancing. This is a rondo, with a recurring theme (heard first in the marimba) followed by three contrasting sections heard between reiterations of the main tune (the form could be diagrammed A-A-B-A-C-A). The mood is one of joyous kinetic energy, with elements of Eastern or Balinese gamelan sounds, and employing several pentatonic scales (as does the first half of the work). It ends in a vigorous, stomping dance. --Dan Welcher    .

Edited by Patrick Sky. For fiddle. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Songbook. Size 8.75x11.75. 176 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Piano - Elementary

SKU: FJ.FJH2301

1. Composed by Timothy Brown. Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Technique Musicianship. New Etudes. Christmas. Book. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-FJH2301. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.FJH2301).

ISBN 9781619281929. UPC: 241444379356. English.

The first book in the New Etudes series begins with 20 small works that present a special technical aspect. Students feel a relaxed freedom when they realize the work is focused on exploration rather than performance. The specific goals are listed under each title and include: bouncing both hands with a loose wrist; right hand broken chords; three note slurs; left-hand crossovers and many more. These original etudes range from eight measures to two pages, include imaginative art, and are sure to develop artistic playing.

Easy

SKU: WD.080689586170

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Book. Word Music #080689586170. Published by Word Music (WD.080689586170).

UPC: 080689586170.

From the award-winning team of Christy and Daniel Semsen comes JINGLE BELL BEACH, a remarkably fun and fresh new Christmas musical for kids!

Once again it's that time of year, when aspiring young vocal groups from all around the country make their way to JINGLE BELL BEACH for the famous Jingle Sing competition. Hosts Sandy and Sonny Pepperminter welcome the final contestants for this year's competition: the Snowflakes, the Starfish, and the Electrons!

When a storm ruins the contestants' plans for getting home in time for Christmas, things heat up to tidal wave proportions! The result? The announcement of a rare Reindeer Rumble...a spontaneous, on-the-spot song competition to determine the winner of this year's event. In their eagerness to win the contest, it becomes clear that one of the contestants is struggling with his understanding of the meaning of Christmas. As the others share the story of Jesus, the spirit of competition quickly transforms into the wonderful spirit of Christmas! We are reminded that Christmas is about Emmanuel - God with us - and the Good News that Jesus came to be our Savior.

Fun Kit Includes:

• Beach Cinch Bag
• Listening CD
• Sunglasses
• Inflatable Beach Ball
• Inflatable Microphone
• Jingle Bell Beach Sandal Key Chain

-Watch the Fun Kit Preview Video via the Video Tab

Casting:

• 10 lead and medium/small roles (8-36 lines)
• 2 tiny toles (1-2 lines)
• 19 singing solos opportunities (not tied to lead roles)
• 2 biblical speaking opportunities

-All characters have been written to be played by either boy or girl actors.

Choir - Easy

SKU: WD.080689476235

Composed by David Wise. Arranged by David Wise. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Word Music #080689476235. Published by Word Music (WD.080689476235).

UPC: 080689476235.

The word fierce is defined as showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity, which is just how God loves us…fiercely. Arranged and orchestrated for your choir by renowned creative team David Wise and David Shipps, this powerful new arrangement of the majestic song from Jesus Culture paints the truth of God’s fierce love for us. Always…His love is seeking, unending, and fierce!

< i>Like a tidal wave
Crashing over me
Rushing in to meet me here
Your love is fierce
Like a hurricane
That I can't escape
Tearing through the atmosphere
Your love is fierce