Format : Score
SKU: CF.SPS85
ISBN 9781491156421. UPC: 680160914968. 9 x 12 inches.
Blue Horizons is a spirited tribute to the musical heritage of the United States Air Force. The main theme is a variation of the U.S. Air Force Song (Off We Go), with a secondary theme based on A Toast to the Host (the bridge of The Air Force Song). Throughout the work, fragments of other Air Force-related songs appear: Lord, Guard and Guide (the Air Force Hymn), Air Force Blue, and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. The original request for this work was a daunting task: I was asked to create an Air Force companion piece to Robert Jager's Esprit de Corps that would mirror the style and spirit of that landmark work. The goal was to use elements of our various Air Force tunes in the same way that Jager incorporated The Marine's Hymn into his work - that is, to weave a musical tapestry of the Air Force's musical heritage without ever becoming a mere arrangement of the original material. As a former student of Robert Jager at Tennessee Technological University, I discussed my plans for the piece with him, shared my progress along the way, and sought his guidance as I had done so many times in the past. He was delighted that I managed to incorporate a few Jager-isms into the music, including one direct quote from Esprit de Corps. Although Blue Horizons was conceived as a dedication to the Air Force's musical legacy, it is also a personal homage to my teacher and friend, Robert Jager. Performance Notes * If only two flutists are available, omit the piccolo part and have them play Flute 1 and 2; in this case, Flute 1 should switch over to piccolo (still playing from the Flute 1 part) at m. 81 and back to regular flute at m. 114. If only covering the Flute 1 and 2 parts, Flute 2 should ignore indications to switch to piccolo and just play the entire work on regular flute. * Oboe 1 and 2 parts should be covered before adding the English Horn part. * The clarinet in Eb part should not be covered unless there are a sufficient number of players on the clarinet in Bb parts. * The trumpet cues in mm. 77-80 are only necessary if the horns need assistance finishing their soli phrase with enough strength to be heard. If you can hear them without extra support, leave the trumpets out. * From mm. 89-95, be sure the wind players with static eighth notes do not cover up the players with moving lines. * There is a strong tendency to rush m. 121. * During the oboe solo from mm. 157-168, ensure that the suspension/resolution lines in the bassoon and clarinet parts are heard; emphasize the importance of growing into the suspension with a slight crescendo. * In the scherzo section that begins at m. 217, be sure that each player knows how his/her part fits into the overall sound. I recommend isolating different textural items so the players can hear those parts on their own. (The bass line from mm. 243-260, for example, or the moving inner-voice line from mm. 251-260.) * In this same scherzo section, care should be taken to not play too loud and save a little strength for the climax fanfare at m. 279. * If you have an abundance of tubas, I would recommend having one or two of them play up an octave from mm. 243-271 if the lower part seems too heavy.Blue Horizons is a spirited tribute to the musical heritage of the United States Air Force. The main theme is a variation of the U.S. Air Force Song (Off We Go), with a secondary theme based on A Toast to the Host (the bridge of The Air Force Song). Throughout the work, fragments of other Air Force-related songs appear: Lord, Guard and Guide (the Air Force Hymn), Air Force Blue, and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines.The original request for this work was a daunting task: I was asked to create an Air Force “companion piece†to Robert Jager’s Esprit de Corps that would mirror the style and spirit of that landmark work. The goal was to use elements of our various Air Force tunes in the same way that Jager incorporated The Marine’s Hymn into his work – that is, to weave amusical tapestry of the Air Force’s musical heritage without ever becoming a mere arrangement of the original material. As a former student of Robert Jager at Tennessee Technological University, I discussed my plans for the piece with him, shared my progress along the way, and sought his guidance as I had done so many times in the past. He was delighted that I managed to incorporate a few “Jager-isms†into the music, including one direct quote from Esprit de Corps. Although Blue Horizons was conceived asa dedication to the Air Force’s musical legacy, it is also a personal homage to my teacher and friend, Robert Jager.Performance Notes• If only two flutists are available, omit the piccolo part and have them play Flute 1 and 2; in this case, Flute 1 should switch over to piccolo (still playing from the Flute 1 part) at m. 81 and back to regular flute at m. 114. If only covering the Flute 1 and 2 parts, Flute 2 should ignore indications to switch to piccolo and just play the entire work on regular flute.• Oboe 1 and 2 parts should be covered before adding the English Horn part.• The clarinet in Eb part should not be covered unless there are a sufficient number of players on the clarinet in Bb parts.• The trumpet cues in mm. 77-80 are only necessary if the horns need assistance finishing their soli phrase with enough strength to be heard. If you can hear them without extra support, leave the trumpets out.• From mm. 89-95, be sure the wind players with static eighth notes do not cover up the players with moving lines.• There is a strong tendency to rush m. 121.• During the oboe solo from mm. 157-168, ensure that the suspension/resolution lines in the bassoon and clarinet parts are heard; emphasize the importance of growing into the suspension with a slight crescendo.• In the scherzo section that begins at m. 217, be sure that each player knows how his/her part fits into the overall sound. I recommend isolating different textural items so the players can hear those parts on their own. (The bass line from mm. 243-260, for example, or the moving inner-voice linefrom mm. 251-260.)• In this same scherzo section, care should be taken to not play too loud and save a little strength for the climax fanfare at m. 279.• If you have an abundance of tubas, I would recommend having one or two of them play up an octave from mm. 243-271 if the lower part seems too heavy.
SKU: CF.SPS85F
ISBN 9781491156438. UPC: 680160914975. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: BT.DHP-1064068-070
ISBN 9789043133906. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
In the sixties Carole King wrote several hits with Gerry Goffin, her first husband, like The Loco-Motion (performed by Little Eva at the time) and (You Make me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (performed by Aretha Franklin). In 1971, she released her most successful solo album Tapestry, which contained the track You've Got a Friend, a song which later became a major hit in James Taylor's version. Peter Mettke has made a great-sounding arrangement of You've Got a Friend for a five-part flexible line-up with an optional percussion part.Part 1 Fl Ob Bb Clar S Sax Tpt Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Bb Clar Eb Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3 Eb Clar TSax Bsn Hn Trom Euph Part 4 T Sax Bsn Trom Euph Part 5 Bass Clar Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Cont Bsn Opt. Drum In 1971 schreef de Amerikaanse singer-songwriter Carole King het wereldwijd bekende nummer You've Got a Friend, dat later een grote hit werd in de versie van James Taylor. Arrangeur Stefan Schwalgin maakte van deze song eenmooie bewerking voor een vijfstemmige variabele bezetting met een optionele slagwerkpartij.Mit You’ve Got a Friend hatte die amerikanische Sängerin und Songschreiberin Carole King im Jahr 1971 einen ihrer größten Hits, der später besonders in der Interpretation von James Taylor berühmt wurde. Peter Mettke schuf eine großartig klingende Bearbeitung von You’ve Got a Friend für eine variable fünfstimmige Besetzung mit optionaler Schlagzeugstimme.Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B A-Kl A-Sax Trp Hn Part 3 A-Kl T-Sax Fg Hn Pos Euph Part 4 T-Sax Fg Pos Euph Part 5 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. DrumPeter Mettke a réalisé un délicieux arrangement cinq voix pour ensemble instrumentation variable (partie de percussion optionnelle) du superbe You’ve Got a Friend, composé et chanté dans les années 70 par l’inégalable Carole King.Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp Hrn Part 3 Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 T-Sax Fg Pos Euph Part 5 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Drum Peter Mettke ha realizzato un delicato arrangiamento della superba You’ve Got a Friend, composta e cantata negli anni ’70 dall’ineguagliabile Carole King.Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp Hrn Part 3 Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 T-Sax Fg Pos Euph Part 5 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Drum.
SKU: WD.080689190476
UPC: 080689190476.
Phillip Keveren has crafted a magnificent, orchestra-driven carol medley that will showcase your choir and allow for plenty of congregational participation. Beginning with the poignant plea, O Come, O Come Emmanuel and ending with the celebratory O Come, Let Us Adore Him your choir and congregation will enjoy the rich tapestry of moods and textures woven by Keveren. You can perform the medley in its entirety (13:15), or consider using one of the two edit points in the piece to sing a shorter medley (10:27 or 7:43). Each vocal part is contained on a separate staff; however, the vocal writing is surprisingly accessible. Your orchestra will also find the instrumental writing to be substantial but quite reasonable in range and difficulty.
SKU: HL.35028867
UPC: 884088888633. 5.25x7.5 inches.
From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music, the cantata combines traditional sounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB, CD-ROM Full Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2, alto recorder, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1 & 2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Harp, Piano, Synth, Solo fiddle, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), Printed Full Orchestration, Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute, Violin, Cello, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion and Piano), StudioTrax CD (accompaniment only), SplitTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack (Book/CD combo), RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant, reproducible), Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint, Choir Devotionals, Poster, Program, Flyers, Children's Program PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.
