SKU: HL.14001122
ISBN 9788759855669. Danish.
ACTIONS, INTERPOLATIONS AND ANALYSES, symphonies for bass-clarinet and large ensemble (1987-90), is what is commonly termed a work in progress. So far Schaathun has completed three of five parts. The is the composer's first large-scale attempt to investigate possible connections between ostensibly unrelated material. Explained in simple terms, it involves taking two of Schaathun's own type of texture (composed by means of different techniques) and letting them rotate around a familiar musical object (in this case a short excerpt from Stravinskij's Symphonies of Wind instruments in which he employs the famous frozen chords). In the course of the piece the elements takes over various characteristics from one another and the form progresses from fairly clear-cut textures to a situation where the various textures are superimposed, creating a dramatic flow. On a more advanced level, the piece is about trying to mediate between different musical textures as metaphors for the different levels of the sound itself. One of the main questions in this context is; What is size in music? Is it possible to take a small chord(i.e. narrow register, few instruments, simple tone colours) and then blow it up (wide register, many instruments, advanced mixtures) in such a way that the listener still perceives it as the same chord? You have simply moved closer to the sound. At any rate, when Schaathun composed the piece, he himself travellig into the sound, as if were viewing a texture from a distance. He then recomposed the same situation and drew closer, and then recompose it a third time and simply get close enough to discover the world of sounds that thus emerged. A world of sounds capable of travelling at a tremendous speed... However, like all concertos, the piece is of course about the individual and his relationship to his surroundings (society). Schaathun has often pondered on the reason for this preoccupation wih solo concertos. The answer derives from his firm conviction that nothing would ever happen if it weren't for the initiative, the Action, of the individual.
SKU: AP.29727
UPC: 038081320731. English.
Performers and audiences alike will enjoy the varied colors and counterpoint in this energetic work. Interplay, as the name implies, features the interaction of various melodic and rhythmic elements arranged above a cello and bass ostinato. Tonalities shift from major to minor adding to the challenge and excitement! (3:30).
SKU: AP.29727S
UPC: 038081320748. English.
SKU: CF.YAS19
ISBN 9780825854859. UPC: 798408054854. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.
Summer Dance is a melodic, up-tempo piece with plenty of musical and technical challenges for every player. Musicians should strive to play it with an energetic yet legato feel. A spirited introduction features an opening melody in the violins and active repeated-note pedal patters in the violas and low strings. An AABA form begins at m.5 and the orchestration is immediately pared down to feature violin I and cello. It then builds again in density to the B section, where a quick dynamic drop allows a question-and-answer melody between the two parts to sing out. In m. 29, the melody is harmonized and a countermelody in violin I introduced. The violins take the melody soaring in octaves in m. 33, as the piece again builds to the B section and suddenly quiets. Measure 55 then provides more question-and-answer interplay, this time for viola and cello, while violin continues with its newly harmonized melody. Summer Dance finishes with a soft recurrence of the opening figure and a build toward a powerful divisi voicing on beat 3 of m. 63, right before the final chord.Summer Dance is a melodic, up-tempo piece with plenty of musical and technical challenges for every player. Musicians should strive to play it with an energetic yetA legato feel. A spirited introduction features an opening melody in the violins and active repeated-note pedal patters in the violas and low strings. An AABA form begins at m.5 and the orchestration is immediately pared down to feature violin I and cello. It then builds again in density to the B section, where a quick dynamic drop allows a question-and-answer melody between the two parts to sing out. In m. 29, the melody is harmonized and a countermelody in violin I introduced. The violins take the melody soaring in octaves in m. 33, as the piece again builds to the B section and suddenly quiets. Measure 55 then provides more question-and-answer interplay, this time for viola and cello, while violin continues with its newly harmonized melody. Summer Dance finishes with a soft recurrence of the opening figure and a build toward a powerfulA divisi voicing on beat 3 of m. 63, right before the final chord.Summer Dance is a melodic, up-tempo piece with plenty of musical and technical challenges for every player. Musicians should strive to play it with an energetic yet legato feel. A spirited introduction features an opening melody in the violins and active repeated-note pedal patters in the violas and low strings. An AABA form begins at m.5 and the orchestration is immediately pared down to feature violin I and cello. It then builds again in density to the B section, where a quick dynamic drop allows a question-and-answer melody between the two parts to sing out. In m. 29, the melody is harmonized and a countermelody in violin I introduced. The violins take the melody soaring in octaves in m. 33, as the piece again builds to the B section and suddenly quiets. Measure 55 then provides more question-and-answer interplay, this time for viola and cello, while violin continues with its newly harmonized melody. Summer Dance finishes with a soft recurrence of the opening figure and a build toward a powerful divisi voicing on beat 3 of m. 63, right before the final chord.Summer Dance is a melodic, up-tempo piece with plenty of musical and technical challenges for every player. Musicians should strive to play it with an energetic yet legato feel.A spirited introduction features an opening melody in the violins and active repeated-note pedal patters in the violas and low strings. An AABA form begins at m.5 and the orchestration is immediately pared down to feature violin I and cello. It then builds again in density to the B section, where a quick dynamic drop allows a question-and-answer melody between the two parts to sing out.In m. 29, the melody is harmonized and a countermelody in violin I introduced. The violins take the melody soaring in octaves in m. 33, as the piece again builds to the B section and suddenly quiets. Measure 55 then provides more question-and-answer interplay, this time for viola and cello, while violin continues with its newly harmonized melody. Summer Dance finishes with a soft recurrence of the opening figure and a build toward a powerful divisi voicing on beat 3 of m. 63, right before the final chord.
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: CF.C1233
ISBN 9781491162316. UPC: 680160921065.
First written for string orchestra and later arranged for concert band, Water Reflections by Yukikko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic depth and rich textures. Lush interplay between winds and strings is enhanced with stately percussion, timpani, and optional harp. The gentle opening melody leads to a faster, joyful middle section that eventually returns to the original lyrical theme.First written for string orchestra and later arranged for concert band, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic depth and rich textures. Lush interplay between winds and strings is enhanced with stately percussion, timpani, and optional harp. The gentle opening melody leads to a faster, joyful middle section that eventually returns to the original lyrical theme.First written for string orchestra, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic depth and rich textures. Lush interplay between winds and strings is enhanced with stately percussion, timpani, and optional harp. The gentle opening melody leads to a faster, joyful middle section that eventually returns to the original lyrical theme.
SKU: CF.C1233F
ISBN 9781491162323. UPC: 680160921072.
First written for string orchestra and later arranged for concert band, Water Reflections by Yukikko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic depth and rich textures. Lush interplay between winds and strings is enhanced with stately percussion, timpani, and optional harp. The gentle opening melody leads to a faster, joyful middle section that eventually returns to the original lyrical theme.First written for string orchestra, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic depth and rich textures. Lush interplay between winds and strings is enhanced with stately percussion, timpani, and optional harp. The gentle opening melody leads to a faster, joyful middle section that eventually returns to the original lyrical theme.
SKU: AP.45883S
UPC: 038081423903. English.
Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of holiday confections dancing in your head? There's only one operative with the right skill set for holiday capers like these: Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets Division of WinterPol! This clever arrangement by Scott Watson fuses themes from Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from The Nutcracker) with classic spy music idioms, all set to a driving rock beat. Sure to be a player and audience favorite in your holiday concert! (2:20).
SKU: CL.032-3623-00
Intersections by noted Canadian composer, Bob Buckley is an interplay between the different sections of the band. The opening melody starts off with the alto, tenor, flugel, and trumpet and then develops into a ‘call and response between the reeds and brass. The next section opens with a line played by the bari, bass bone, guitar, and bass, contrasted with horn stabs, leading into the first solo sections. Later a cannon between the upper and lower voices leads to an ensemble section, another solo section and a blazing finish. A fun chart where all sections have a chance to shine!
SKU: XC.MSO2002
UPC: 812598034653. 9 x 12 inches.
You have run out of time, this tense new work for String Orchestra is an exhilarating piece of music. Moments of lush tutti playing are pierced by brilliantly fresh sounding rhythmic interplay between all voices of the orchestra. Students and audiences will love the drive of this one, perfect for any concert performance.
SKU: CL.039-2432-01
A brush feature for your drummer by the master of playing brushes, Louie Bellson, and co-written with Dave Black. There is also a short ad lib section for muted trumpet and lots of interplay.
SKU: CL.023-4800-01
Get ready to Rumble and Roar! This fun and unique piece features your band’s beasts – trombones, baritones, tubas, bass clarinets, tenor, and bari sax - in a fun, easy, and full-sounding original work. Putting the bottom of the band out front, this music builds technique and enthusiasm in the sections that don’t always get a chance to shine. The colorful interplay with the rest of the band allows everyone to be part of the action, while the solid rock groove will captivate students and audience alike.
SKU: XC.ICB2205
12 x 9 inches.
This piece has plenty of musical inertia to make it a forceful and popular piece with your students and audience alike. Starting with a drama filled mysterious opening that leads to a powerful, up-tempo and rhythmic main section with interplay between the opening material to give the piece unity.
SKU: CL.039-2232-00
A fine jazz waltz featuring Alto Sax and Flugelhorn solos with some great Sax section writing in the bridge. Nice interplay between the sections and then a very exciting shout chorus.
SKU: HL.7013058
UPC: 888680711306. 9.0x12.0x0.235 inches.
Composed by Gene McDaniels in the '60s, this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a number of artists, notably Les McCann & Eddie Harris, Ray Charles, and Al Jarreau. John Wasson's version for big band features a churning groove and nice interplay between various sections of the band. Suggested soloist is alto sax, but the solo section can be adapted for any instrument.
SKU: CL.012-4489-01
Dark Energy, a recently discovered and little-understood phenomenon is forcefully ripping our universe apart. Beginning with nothing less than the creation of the universe, Dark Energy will transport your audiences with depictions of galactic majesty and grandeur. With challenging rhythmic interplay and modern tonalities, Dark Energy will excite students and audiences alike as it expands to an intense and forceful conclusion.
SKU: CL.012-2145-01
The crisp syncopated figures which establish the principal motive in this Ed Huckeby work set the stage for high energy musical interplay between the winds and percussion.
SKU: BT.AMP-048-010
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The Summer Isles are a group of islands located off the North West coast of Scotland which are famous for their wildlife. This piece, written for solo euphonium and brass band, reflects the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere of the islands. The wonderful melodious nature of the euphonium is displayed in this piece and the opening theme is followed by melodic interplay between the soloist and cornets. This piece will surely be enjoyed by any audience. Het werk Summer Isles is afkomstig uit de suite Hymn of the Highlands van Philip Sparke. Het is een dromerig deel voor euphoniumsolo, met als thema een kleine eilandengroep ten noordoosten van Schotland, die beroemdis vanwege de plaatselijke fauna. De warme klank van het euphonium komt in deze muziek prachtig tot zijn recht.Summer Isles erweitert die dreisätzige Suite Hymn of the Highlands, einem viersätzigen Werk von Philip Sparke über verschiedene Orte im schottischen Hochland, um einen weiteren Satz, kann aber auch wunderbar separat gespielt werden. Es handelt sich dabei um ein träumerisches Euphonium-Solo, das nach einer Inselgruppe vor der Nordwestküste Schottlands, die für ihre Tier- und Pflanzenwelt berühmt ist, benannt wurde. Hymn of the Highlands(“Hymne des Highlandsâ€) est une suite en sept mouvements composée la demande du Yorkshire Building Society Band et de son directeur David King. Le mouvement intitulé Summer Isles (du nom d’un ensemble d’îles situées au large des côtes nord-ouest de l’Écosse) est un superbe solo pour euphonium, aérien et fluide, qui célèbre la beauté sauvage de ces îles réputées pour la richesse de la faune et de la flore.
SKU: KN.QJK2302FS
The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on In a Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between the sections and a terrific Sax soli this solid arrangement is both a good teaching piece and a wonderful concert choice.
SKU: AP.49101
ISBN 9781470646127. UPC: 038081564487. English.
Fingers will be snapping with this cool piece by Steve Hodges. Groovin' features a walking bass line and jazz drum patterns that provide a strong foundation for the catchy melodies and jazz articulations. The drummers will love the short fills and interplay with the rest of the band throughout. A great opportunity for the young concert band to get their groove on with this fun jazz piece! (2:15).
SKU: BT.DHP-0850023-215
The first movement of this work, an Allegretto, begins with a fanfare-like opening. After a number of other melody lines, a reprise of the beginning follows, which ends in a cadenza for the soloist. Movement two, titled Rituel, is characterized by interplay between the soloist and the band within a stately melody. In the final movement, the theme of the first movement’s opening returns. As the indication ‘alla marcia’ of the last movement suggests, this Allegro Giocoso contains march-like music that guarantees a lively conclusion.With Concertino, Kees Schoonenbeek has written an appealing work that is very suitable for a beginner soloist. It is also available for trumpet andpiano.
SKU: KN.60623
UPC: 822795606232.
Are you looking for a solid, sophisticated chart that is accessible to aspiring jazz musicians? Well, your search is over. Film writer Lennie Lenny Niehaus knows how to make developing players sound their best. The title of this cleverly conceived original refers to the conversational interplay between the sax and brass sections, and it includes a chorus where everyone plays a soli in unison, a writing device used effectively by Bill Holman, Rob McConnell, and others. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration ca. 4:05.
SKU: CL.012-2456-00
From the arranger of Deir’ in De and Danny Boy. Written to create interplay between the winds and percussion, featuring a variety of sounds and moods. A wonderful opportunity to showcase and bring out the best in your ensemble. Suitable for contest.
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: XC.ICB1910
UPC: 812598032079. 9 x 12 inches.
While a journey to the sun may exceed the bounds of reality, this extraordinary expedition exists where music and fantasy meet. Inspired by a breathtaking Icelandic sculpture of the same name, Sun Voyager is a vessel to our dreams. A dramatic and powerful opening transitions to driving melodic interplay and exposed percussion sure to challenge ensembles at a variety of levels. This intense and powerful selection will inspire students to raise their game while allowing their imagination to run wild.
SKU: KN.09844S
UPC: 822795098440.
Students will love playing this overture that has been popularized in recent commercials and movies. The signature Rossini crescendo is well represented, and the music features a humorous interplay between D minor and D major. All parts have thematic material in this selection, making it a great choice for concerts or festivals. Duration 6:10.
