Format : Score and Parts
SKU: MA.EMR-58031
SKU: HL.4008656
ISBN 9798350115079. UPC: 196288189855.
Folk dances are widespread throughout Greece. In this composition formed by three movements, Franco Cesarini elaborates some typicaldances of the Greek folk tradition by making use of three traditional folk songs, developing them freely. The first movement is a kalamatianos, a festive dance that has roots dating all the way back to antiquity and is considered the national dance of Greece. Its most distinctive feature is the irregular 7/8 rhythm. Depending on the occasion and the dancers’ level of skill, certain steps may be taken as jumps or squats. The second movement represents a zeibekiko. Contrary to most of the traditional Greek dances, the zeibekiko is not a dance performed in a group; it doesn't have any step to follow, only certain figures. The third movement, an hasapiko, is a traditional dance with roots from Constantinople. It serves as the inspiration for the “sirtaki†and progresses from a slow to a faster pace. The hasapiko is performed in a line or open circle formation, with each dancer placing his on the neighbour's shoulders.
SKU: HL.4008657
UPC: 196288189862.
SKU: PR.114419290
ISBN 9781491135235. UPC: 680160676118. 9 x 12 inches.
Supported by a major commissioning award from the Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress, my Chinese Folk Dance Suite is written for violin solo and orchestra, and premiered by The Women's Philharmonic with violin soloist Terrie Baune, conducted by Apo Hsu, on March 10, 2001, at Yerba Buena Center For the Arts Theater in San Francisco. Inspired by various Chinese traditional folk dances, I've composed three movements in the suite: 1) Lion Dance. Traditionally, people dance with richly decorated hand made lions, accompanied by percussion ensemble, to celebrate happy occasions and major festivals throughout the country. In the composition, I use Chinese drum and other percussion instruments in the background, to form a dynamic and rhythmic texture responding to the solo part, which imitates the tunes played on the suona (traditional Chinese trumpet). The pitch materials came from traditional Guangdong Music tune and Chaozhou Music tune ; 2) YangKo. Originated in northern China, it's a major folk dance form in mass performance popularized in the country. In YangKo performance, people always play rhythmic patterns on the drums hung around their waists while singing and dancing. In my second movement, I have imagined a warm scene of YangKo dancing in distance. The solo violin plays a sweet and gracious melodic line while all members in the orchestra sing the non-pitch syllables in different layers as the soft background, to imitate the percussion sound which produces the ever going pulse. 3) Muqam. It is a large scale traditional music and dance form from Uygur nationality in Xinjiang province, originated in the 15th century. In my third movement, I keep the meter of seven eight and the melodic style of Muqam music. The fiery dancing gesture cumulates the sustained climax section at the end of the work, after a colorful violin cadenza in both improvisational singing style and polyphonic writing with woven lines. Scored for 2 flutes (2nd doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in Bb, 2 bassoons, 4 French horns in F, 2 trumpets in Bb, 3 trombones, percussion 1 (3 congas, low tom-tom, temple block, paddle castanets), percussion 2 (snare drum, 6 small Beijing opera gong, 12 big Beijing opera gong, crotales, tambourine), percussion 3 (suspended cymbal, a pair of 6 Chinese cymbals, bass drum), solo violin, violins I, violins II, violas, cellos and double basses. Duration is about 16 minutes. The work is recorded on Bis [CD-1352] and released in 2003, performed by Cho-Liang Lin and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, cond. by Lan Shui. Reduction for B-flat soprano saxophone and piano by Wong Tak Chiu (2017) and edited by Chen Yi (2018) The second movement YangKo is premiered by Dr. Wong and Korak Lerpibulchai at the Singapore Saxophone Symposium on 8/13/2017. The American premiere of the saxophone and piano reduction version of Chinese Folk Dance Suite is given by Chi Him Chik and Hao Yin at the Society for American Music National Conference in Kansas City, MO on 3/2/2018.
SKU: HL.35031937
ISBN 9781540014016. UPC: 888680721077. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Two #1 hits from Whitney Houston and Cyndi Lauper are created into one hot dance mash-up for 2018! Your women's groups will love performing these two numbers. A performance knock-out that begs for staging and choreography!
SKU: HL.4005928
UPC: 888680944988. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.
Commissioned by The American School of the Hague (near Amsterdam), 'To Dance With Storm Clouds' is a dynamic and evocative work that affords directors the opportunity to teach 3/4 at a brisk (and exciting) tempo! The brief lyrical middle section showcases a baritone or tenor sax soloist, and allows players to focus on a warm and blended tone. The fast section returns for a powerful ending, closing out an exhilarating emotional ride! Dur: 3:15.
SKU: HL.418078
UPC: 196288059585. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20.
Set toes to tapping with this bluegrass styled treatment of a beloved hymn tune set to new lyrics. A true celebration of faith, this piece dances with pure joy. Score and Parts (acgtr, bjo, stb, dm, vn) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.155573
UPC: 888680600815. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The Whitney Houston song from 1987 is recast as a powerful ballad with a theatrical feel and jazz stylistic elements that give the song a contemporary flair. This selection will be especially strong as a closer in pop, Broadway and spring programming for ensembles of all ages and voice types.
SKU: HL.290984
UPC: 888680924881. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Written for the film soundtrack to the Beatles' movie, A Hard Day's Night, this upbeat song with happy and positive lyrics is as fresh today as it was in 1964. Students and parents alike will enjoy this classic.
SKU: HL.35030084
UPC: 888680039103. 5x5 inches. Joseph M. Martin/David Angerman.
Uses: General, Ascension, Christ the King, EastertideScripture: Psalm 47The poetic imagery of this Psalm makes it usable not only as a general anthem but also for Ascension, Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday. The festive brass and percussion parts added to the organ make this an anthem of great impact. Mixed meter sections dance with more lyric passages as the anthem develops, and a very special “wall of sound” section is an outstanding moment of choral virtuosity. We are proud to now offer this proven winner for men's voices! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, hn, tbn, tba, timp) available as a Printed Edition.
SKU: FJ.FJH2372
ISBN 9781619283558. UPC: 241444441312. English.
A new, four-book series by composer Wynn-Anne Rossi. The Dancing with the World series is inspired by international dance, rhythms and melodies, uniting performers in the celebration of movement. A brief introduction related to the background of each dance is included for every piece, and the music can be used as the basis of a themed recital to celebrate the history and cultural significance of each dance. Book 3 is arranged at the Intermediate level and includes dances from Ireland, Israel, Romania, France, Brazil, Sweeden, Greece, Cambodia, Mexico and more!
SKU: FJ.FJH2371
ISBN 9781619283541. UPC: 241444441244. English.
A new, four-book series by composer Wynn-Anne Rossi. The Dancing with the World series is inspired by international dance, rhythms and melodies, uniting performers in the celebration of movement. A brief introduction related to the background of each dance is included for every piece, and the music can be used as the basis of a themed recital to celebrate the history and cultural significance of each dance. Book 2 is arranged at the Late Elementary/Early Intermediate Level and includes dances from Turkey, Rwanda, France, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Ukraine (Wild Hopak), Iceland (Vikivaki), Argentina, India and more!
SKU: HL.14008406
ISBN 9780711948716.
A work for solo violin and orchestra, commissioned by Donald McDonald for the 21st birthday of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the 60th birthday of the composer. It was first performed in November 1993 in Glasgow, by James Clark and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maxwell Davies. The spell is one quoted by George Mackay Brown in his book An Orkney Tapestry: 'Let not plough be put to acre except a fiddle cross first the furrow.' Davies's dancing concerto imagines the fiddler following a route from field to field, from dance to dance, accompanied by a bunch of companions in the form of an orchestra. As the music goes on, so it gets brighter and livelier, moving from the dark colouring of clarinets, bassoons and strings to full ensemble with prominent brass and (solo) tuned percussion, as if the dancers as much as the fields were beginning to glow with new life. Score (miniature). Duration c. 20mins.
SKU: CL.011-3730-01
This exciting new work for concert band is a set of three delightful dances. Opening with a bold fanfare statement, the first dance reveals the melodic material that is the basis for all three movements. The title of this movement, Double Dance, is derived from the second statement of the melody, appearing in doubled rhythmic values. The second movement, Round Dance, the melody is written as a three part round. You could not have a Round Dance without a Square Dance, which is the title of final movement. Lots of fun percussion instruments add interesting timbres throughout. This interesting and clever composition is perfect for contest and festival.
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.
