Courage

SKU: BT.DHP-1104888-010

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Commitment to Courage is een eerbetoon aan brandweerlieden overal ter wereld. Dagelijks stellen zij hun leven in de waagschaal voor het welzijn van hun medemens. Het eerste deel Oath (eed) beschrijft hoe de brandweermoedig het vuur bestrijdt om mensen te redden. Het tweede deel Grief (verdriet) is een requiem voor de slachtoffers. Het derde deel Resolutions spreekt een belofte uit: ook in de toekomst zal de brandweer telkens haaropdracht vervullen.

Commitment to Courage ist eine Hommage an die Arbeit der Feuerwehrleute auf der ganzen Welt, die täglich ihr Leben für die Sicherheit der Bevölkerung riskieren. Der erste Satz Oath (Eid) beschreibt, wie die Feuerwehr mutig das Feuer bekämpft, um Zivilisten zu retten. Der zweite Satz Grief (Trauer) ist ein Requiem für die Opfer. Der dritte Satz ist mit Resolutions (Vorsätze) überschrieben: Auch in Zukunft wird die Feuerwehr ihre Mission erfüllen, damit alle Menschen in Sicherheit leben können.

Commitment to Courage est une œuvre de commande pour la Musique de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau Band - Japon), pour les festivités marquant son cinquantième anniversaire. La réalisation de cette commande a été rendue possible gr ce au soutien financier de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau). L’œuvre fut donnée en création par la formation dédicataire, placée sous la direction de Masaichi Takeuchi, le 7 février 2009.Commitment to Courage (“L’obligation de courage”) est une œuvre en trois mouvements décrivant les missions que les pompiers réalisent pour sauver la vie de paisiblescivils.I. Oath - Fighting the Fire Un serment - Combattre le feuCe premier mouvement débute avec une fanfare jouée par les cuivres. Les pompiers bravent les flammes pour sauver des vies humaines.II. Grief - Requiem for the VictimsLe chagrin - Requiem pour les victimesLa petite harmonie (les bois) joue un requiem pour tous ceux qui n’ont pas pu être sauvés.III. Resolutions - For the Future Des résolutions - Pour l’avenirLa mission des pompiers demeurera toujours la même : sauver la vie de citoyens ordinaires, parfois au péril de leur propre vie.Hayato Hirose a composé cette œuvre en hommage aux soldats du feu, avec l’espoir d’un avenir serein et heureux pour tous.

SKU: CF.SPS74

ISBN 9781491147696. UPC: 680160905195. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F minor.

Courage of the Cossacks is a refreshing march in the style of Russian folk music, offering a break from the standard American march style for festival performance. Composer Ed Kiefer has scored this piece to sound sonorous throughout while highlighting all sections of the band. Directors looking for a unique march need look no further.
Courage of the Cossacks was written for my friends in Union County, NC . Based on several Cossack folk tunes it is a very dark sounding march which features almost every section of the band . The trio is one of the most beautiful oppressive melodies I have ever heard, and it is set in stark contrast to the upbeat, Russian sounding opening strains . After the trio comes to a halt, the piece restarts slowly, gradually accelerating to the final strain, much like many Cossack dances . A combination of March and Dance, this piece is not too difficult to perform and is very rewarding for both students and audiences . Courage of the Cossacks is a great piece to begin or end any concert and a perfect march for showing off your group at festival .

SKU: CF.YAS245F

ISBN 9781491165379. UPC: 680160924288. Key: E minor.

This courageous and forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Fearless legends are heard in the determined theme, punctuated with heavy staccato accompaniments, meant to be played marcato style on the string. Set in E minor, the piece allows cello players to explore extended F# finger patterns as upper strings get to practice a few high-3 sharp accidentals. The character of the piece is found in the rising and falling dynamics that depict the inevitable defeats, but also glory of victory of battle. After a brief respite in a lyrical middle section, the steady march returns in the low strings, bringing the ensemble back to a triumphant conclusion.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: LO.15-4075H

ISBN 9780787789374.

Commissioned by the Texas Choral Directors Association for their 50th Anniversary Convention, this powerful work is accessible for both middle school and high school voices. Mark's original text explores the concepts of courage and bravery and how those character traits are lived out. Courage lives, deep within the heart of every manâ?¦witnessed in the work of our own hands, shining forth in all we say and do. The powerful piano accompaniment swells with the voices to create an inspiring musical finish. A marvelous combined choir or inter-generational festival piece! The TTBB edition, updated in 2024 features trumpet. Note that the TTB/TBB edition and TTBB edition are in different keys. The accompaniment download includes accompaniment tracks for both editions.

SKU: AP.51012

ISBN 9781470666019. UPC: 038081584621. English.

Combining the folk song Arirang with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has written a spectacular and highly achievable work. (2:30).

SKU: AP.98-RWS191801

Courage Undaunted is inspired by the historic westward expansion of the United States of America. John Pasternak’s work for the concert band musically depicts the fateful journeys of countless pioneers throughout the history of the United States. This new contribution to the concert band repertoire will find its place on many contest lists.

SKU: CL.011-3384-01

This beautiful tone poem is a tribute to the thousands of military men and women who put their lives on the line every day in service to their country. Very playable, yet strikingly poignant and effective, it’s also a perfect tool for teaching your young musicians the art of lyrical performance. Of Courage and Valor has winner written all over it!

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.

SKU: JK.01933

Arranged by the highly acclaimed Clay Christiansen (tabernacle organist) this rendition of Nephi's Courage is set for SATB chorus and Organ. This anthem is particularly powerful in the choruses where the choir sings I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands. I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.
This arrangement is well suited for youth and adult choirs.
Get the Two-part Choral setting here
Words and Music: Bill N. Hansen Jr. and Lisa T. Hansen
Arranger: Clay Christiansen
Difficulty: Easy / Medium acc.
Performance Time: 4:30.