SKU: KJ.SO178F
UPC: 8402703731.
Winner of the 2000 ASTA with NSOA Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Bold Venture captures rhythmic vitality and melodic verve throughout.
SKU: KJ.SO178C
UPC: 8402700052.
SKU: GI.G-EH1019A
Harriet Prescott Spofford’s poem “By Night†depicts a young woman who discovers a bold new world of thrilling beauty when she ventures beyond her familiar walls. A galloping accompaniment underscores this wild discovery, and a soaring wind motif in the vocal line rushes forth as if to take the viewer's breath away. A contrasting middle section pauses briefly to meditate on the beauty born in its Maker's thought before racing forward again, painting a cinematic scene of wonder and awe. An exhilarating piece for your mixed choir to close your concert program!  This Full Score and Instrumental Part product contains: 1 conductor score, 1 violin, 1 cello, and 3 percussion. The choral octavo is also available: EH1019.
SKU: GI.G-EH1015A
Harriet Prescott Spofford’s poem “By Night†depicts a young woman who discovers a bold new world of thrilling beauty when she ventures beyond her familiar walls. A galloping accompaniment underscores this wild discovery, and a soaring wind motif in the vocal line rushes forth as if to take the viewer's breath away. A contrasting middle section pauses briefly to meditate on the beauty born in its Maker's thought before racing forward again, painting a cinematic scene of wonder and awe. An exhilarating piece to close your concert program! This Full Score and Instrumental Part product contains: 1 conductor score, 1 violin, 1 cello, and 3 percussion. The choral octavo is also available: EH1015. .
SKU: HL.8724507
UPC: 884088099978. 9.0x12.0x0.022 inches.
A bold, adventuresome overture for developing bands. Features an optional djembe drum in the percussion section.
SKU: PR.47600137L
UPC: 680160637157. 11x17 inches.
This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseperable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ehical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing conficence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.
SKU: PR.476001370
UPC: 680160637140. 9x12 inches.
This piece, dedicated to the memory of a heroic feat, does not desire to be classed as a Symphonic Poem in the generally accepted sense of this term. It does not attempt to picture, or to strictly follow, the various mechanical and realistic phases of this heroic adventure although, on the other hand, it does not entirely avoid allusion to such realistic phenomena as are characteristic of and inseparable from the nature of this adventure and the technical means of its realization. The composer's main object, however, was to try to express in sound the emotional phases of an adventure that might be called a prototype of modern romance; to touch upon its human aspect and its ethical meaning, not only in the relation to the individual, but to humanity in general. To the individual, the venturing Hero, refer the opening phrases; the sinister aspect of a bold inspiration at its first manifestation. To his human environments, his character and conquering spirit, refer certain lyrical as well as martial and ethical themes. According to the nature of the venture, the clash of motoric forces and that of an indomitable spirit with the threatening elements presented themselves for musical consideration as well as the plausible uncertainty of the outcome, the increasing confidence and the final victory, and triumphant victory itself. And as emotion in its purest and most intense form reverts to the primitive, the composer thought it not amiss to make fragmentary use of the anthems of two nations, thus symbolizing the appeal from soil to soil; an appeal that found its joyous echo in all humanity. And in the midst of the turbulent rejoicing stands the lone figure of the Hero whose daring had materialized the dream of aeons.
SKU: CF.SPS71
ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.
Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,†Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind†blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship†or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower†sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska†is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or tossâ€) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska†dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .
SKU: GI.G-EH1019
Harriet Prescott Spofford’s poem “By Night†depicts a young woman who discovers a bold new world of thrilling beauty when she ventures beyond her familiar walls. A galloping accompaniment underscores this wild discovery, and a soaring wind motif in the vocal line rushes forth as if to take the viewer's breath away. A contrasting middle section pauses briefly to meditate on the beauty born in its Maker's thought before racing forward again, painting a cinematic scene of wonder and awe. An exhilarating piece for your mixed choir to close your concert program!
SKU: AP.44176S
UPC: 038081505978. English.
This composition for younger and developing musicians allows them to play a dramatic piece that sounds like the soundtrack of an epic motion picture. The main theme is bold and adventuresome while the secondary theme is more reserved and playful. The rhythms and pitches are playable by most first year musicians. Both accessible and bold, this is a terrific choice for festival or concert performance. (2:15).
SKU: BT.CMP-1119-07-140
9x12 inches. English.
Joyous and uplifting, youâ??ll find this Fanfare Prelude to be an excellent way to open your winter concert. This uplifting treatment of one of the all -time great carols O Come, All Ye Faithful is certain to command the audienceâ??s attention from start to finish. Robust Brasses and ebullient Woodwinds rise above the majestic Percussion to make a bold and grand statement that you are sure to remember for a long time to come. Thrilling! Eine wahrhaft Freude bringende Fanfare, die sich ausgezeichnet als Eröffnungsstück eines (vor-) weihnachtlichen Konzertes eignet. Diese bewegende Bearbeitung eines der schönsten traditionellen Weihnachtslieder Herbei, all ihr Gläubigen wird Ihr Publikum von der ersten bis zur letzten Note fesseln. Solide Blechbläser und überschwängliche Holzbläser erheben sich über majestätische Schlagzeugklänge formen zusammen ein groÃ?artiges, aussagekräftiges Werk, das mit Sicherheit nicht so bald vergessen wird.Lâ??origine du cantique Adeste Fideles [Adeste Fidelis] reste un mystère. On mentionne divers noms de poètes. Dâ??aucuns soutiennent quâ??il sâ??agit dâ??un noël ancien inspiré dâ??une danse autour de la crèche. On pense également que Saint François dâ??Assise sâ??en serait servi pour sa crèche vivante. Dâ??autres attribuent son origine Saint Bonaventure. Quoiquâ??il en soit, il est communément reconnu que les strophes ont été écrites ou découvertes par lâ??Anglais John Francis Wade. Adeste Fidelis (Ã? peuple fidèle) est un des plus célèbres cantiques de Noël.
SKU: BT.CMP-1119-07-010
9x12 inches.
Joyous and uplifting, you?ll find this Fanfare Prelude to be an excellent way to open your winter concert. This uplifting treatment of one of the all -time great carolsO Come, All Ye Faithful is certain to command the audience?s attention from start to finish. Robust Brasses and ebullient Woodwinds rise above the majestic Percussion to make a bold and grand statement that you are sure to remember for a long time to come. Thrilling! Adeste Fidelis, de melodie die beter bekend is onder de Engelse titel O Come, All Ye Faithful of de Nederlandse titel Komt allen tezamen, is een buitengewoon geliefd kerstlied. Deze versie voor harmonieorkestis gemaakt naar een pianoarrangement dat werd geschreven door de moeder van de arrangeur en zijn vroegere muziekdocente Arlene Johnson. Een herkenbaar openingswerk voor uw kerstconcert!Eine wahrhaft Freude bringende Fanfare, die sich ausgezeichnet als Eröffnungsstück eines (vor-) weihnachtlichen Konzertes eignet. Diese bewegende Bearbeitung eines der schönsten traditionellen Weihnachtslieder Herbei, oh ihr Gläubigen wird Ihr Publikum von der ersten bis zur letzten Note fesseln. Solide Blechbläser und überschwängliche Holzbläser erheben sich über majestätische Schlagzeugklänge formen zusammen ein großartiges, aussagekräftiges Werk, das mit Sicherheit nicht so bald vergessen wird.L’origine du cantique Adeste Fideles [Adeste Fidelis] reste un mystère. On mentionne divers noms de poètes. D’aucuns soutiennent qu’il s’agit d’un noël ancien inspiré d’une danse autour de la crèche. On pense également que Saint François d’Assise s’en serait servi pour sa crèche vivante. D’autres attribuent son origine Saint Bonaventure. Quoiqu’il en soit, il est communément reconnu que les strophes ont été écrites ou découvertes par l’Anglais John Francis Wade. Adeste Fidelis (Ô peuple fidèle) est un des plus célèbres cantiques de Noël.
SKU: BT.CMP-0983-06-040
A bold and powerful work for young bands! The aggressive theme sets the stage for this forceful original piece. In the spirit of The Planets by Holst, Titan-Moon of Saturn celebrates the multi-national Cassini-Huygens spacecraft that landed on Saturn’s moon, Titan, on January 14, 2005. There are many questions about Titan that this daring space exploration mission will seek to answer some of them. In addition to being a great piece for your own band, it is the perfect expression for a massed band performance. This is also a wonderful opportunity for some cross-curricular work with the science department.Mighty!Das provokante Thema bereitet den Boden für diesen kühnen, kraftvollen Marsch für Jugendblasorchester. Im Geist von Die Planeten von Gustav Holst geschrieben, handelt Titan - Mond des Saturn von der Landung des Raumschiffs Cassini-Huygens auf selbigem Mond am 14. Januar 2005. Mike Hannickels Musik spiegelt das Abenteuer dieser Unternehmung und die vielen noch ungelösten Geheimnisse um Titan wider. Ein Thema, das die Fantasie beflügelt und motiviert!Parmi toutes les lunes de Saturne, celle qui a le plus intrigué, c’est Titan. Deuxième plus grand satellite du système solaire, son étude est au coeur de la mission Cassini-Huygens. Le 14 janvier 2005, la sonde Huygens, séparée de l’orbiteur Cassini, a atteri sur Titan et fourni de nombreuses et précieuses informations sur ce monde part. Titan de Mike Hannickel est une marche puissante qui retrace cette aventure, fascinante plus d’un titre.
SKU: BT.CMP-1119-07-040
Joyous and uplifting, you’ll find this Fanfare Prelude to be an excellent way to open your winter concert. This uplifting treatment of one of the all -time great carols O Come, All Ye Faithful is certain to command the audience’s attention from start to finish. Robust Brasses and ebullient Woodwinds rise above the majestic Percussion to make a bold and grand statement that you are sure to remember for a long time to come. Thrilling! Eine wahrhaft Freude bringende Fanfare, die sich ausgezeichnet als Eröffnungsstück eines (vor-) weihnachtlichen Konzertes eignet. Diese bewegende Bearbeitung eines der schönsten traditionellen Weihnachtslieder Herbei, all ihr Gläubigen wird Ihr Publikum von der ersten bis zur letzten Note fesseln. Solide Blechbläser und überschwängliche Holzbläser erheben sich über majestätische Schlagzeugklänge formen zusammen ein großartiges, aussagekräftiges Werk, das mit Sicherheit nicht so bald vergessen wird.L’origine du cantique Adeste Fideles [Adeste Fidelis] reste un mystère. On mentionne divers noms de poètes. D’aucuns soutiennent qu’il s’agit d’un noël ancien inspiré d’une danse autour de la crèche. On pense également que Saint François d’Assise s’en serait servi pour sa crèche vivante. D’autres attribuent son origine Saint Bonaventure. Quoiqu’il en soit, il est communément reconnu que les strophes ont été écrites ou découvertes par l’Anglais John Francis Wade. Adeste Fidelis (Ô peuple fidèle) est un des plus célèbres cantiques de Noël.
SKU: XC.PCB2303FS
Composer Jorge L. Vargas successfully ventures into writing a solid piece for very beginning students. You will hear creative interplay between the woodwinds, brass and percussion. Bold and effective writing!
