SKU: BT.DHP-1001910-216

Für dieses Werk nahm sich Jacob de Haan die Hirten, welche die Geburt Jesu in Bethlehem bezeugten, zum Thema. Heraus kam eine hervorragend gesetzte Suite aus den Hirtenliedern.

Four Shepherd Songs (“Quatre chants de bergers”) est une suite de quatre noëls traditionnels allemands. L’harmonisation quatre voix avec percussion offre un vaste choix de combinaisons instrumentales. Pour réaliser cet arrangement brillant, Jacob de Haan a rassemblé les chants Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht, Inmitten der Nacht, Kommet Ihr Hirten et Ihr Hirten, erwacht. Cette pièce peut également être interprétée avec un Chœur mixte (SATB). Le set chœur [texte en allemand] est vendu séparément (réf. : DHP 1012653-050).

SKU: CL.013-0335-00

This product contains two titles on one sheet of music: Israel's Shepherd Prayer Note: This is a reprint from a vintage publication of 1905. No conductor score is published for this work. The Solo Cornet part serves as a conductor guide. Due to the era of this work, saxophone parts are not published. Parts for Eb Horns are included; no F Horn parts are published for this work. If a C Piccolo/C Flute part was not published originally, one has been subsequently added by our editorial staff.

SKU: BT.DHP-1175792-010

English-German-French-Dutch.

This work was composed as a commission by the Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band, for the 50th anniversary of their annual concert; the title A Golden Jubilation is a reference to this. The close friendship between Hiroki Ito, theconductor of the band, and Satoshi Yagisawa resulted in this brilliant and exhilarating fanfare of approximately two minutes in length; the piece is ideal to use as a concert opener. The original composition was arranged for an extremely wide rangeof instruments and a band of 200 musicians, including a separate ‘banda’, harp and a variety of special instruments. This new version has been rescored for standard band instrumentation by the composer himself.

Dit werk is geschreven in opdracht van de Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band, ter gelegenheid van het vijftigste jaarconcert dat door het orkest werd uitgevoerd een feit waar de titel naar verwijst. De hechte vriendschap tussen Hiroki Ito(de dirigent van het orkest) en Satoshi Yagisawa leidde ertoe dat Yagisawa op uitnodiging deze schitterende, boeiende fanfare van circa twee minuten lang schreef: een werk dat ideaal is als opening van een concert. De oorspronkelijke compositie werdgearrangeerd voor een extreem omvangrijke instrumentatie, waaronder een afzonderlijke banda, harp en diverse speciale instrumenten, maar deze nieuwe versie is door de componist zelf opnieuw georkestreerd voor een standaard harmonieorkest.

Dieses Werk wurde von der Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band anlässlich ihres 50-jährigen Konzertjubiläums, auf das sich der Titel des Werkes bezieht, in Auftrag gegeben. Die enge Freundschaft zwischen Hiroki Ito, dem Leiter des Orchesters,und Satoshi Yagisawa führte zur Komposition dieser brillanten und hinreißenden Fanfare von etwa zwei Minuten Dauer, die sich bestens als Eröffnungsstück eignet. Die Originalkomposition wurde für eine extrem große Besetzung inklusive einer separatenBanda“, Harfe und einigen Spezialinstrumenten komponiert. Diese neue Version hat der Komponist für eine Standardbesetzung neu instrumentiert.

Cette œuvre a été composée en commande de l’Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band l’occasion de son 50e concert annuel, ce qui a inspiré le titre. L’amitié profonde entre Hiroki Ito le chef d’orchestre et Satoshi Yagisawa est l’origine decette fanfare jubilatoire d’une durée approximative de deux minutes, pièce d’ouverture idéale pour votre concert. La composition originale était pour un orchestre extrêmement grand de 200 musiciens, comprenant aussi une banda séparée, uneharpe et d’autres instruments spéciaux. Cette nouvelle version a été réarrangée pour formation standard par le compositeur lui-même.

Questa fanfara brillante della durata di circa 2 minuti, ispirata dall’amicizia tra Hiroki Ito il direttore della banda e Satoshi Yagisawa, è ideale come apertura di un concerto. L’opera originale venne arrangiata per una strumentazione molto ampia e una banda di 200 musicisti, inclusa una sezione separata, con un’arpa e una variet di strumenti speciali. Questa nuova versione è stata riarrangiata per banda con strumentazione standard dallo stesso compositore.

SKU: BT.CMP-0737-03-040

Everyone knows Berlioz' famous Symphony Fantastique, and now here's an opportunity for your band to explore another gem from this important composer. The sheer simplicity of this lovely music and pastoral feel will make a wonderful change of pace in your holiday program. It's a gentler side of Berlioz' music that is well worth getting to know.

SKU: CF.YPS121F

ISBN 9780825892554. UPC: 798408092559. 9 x 12 inches.

Band conductors know of this famous folk song because of the popular setting by band composing icon Percy Grainger, but it has been out of reach for young bands... until now! Andrew Balent has arranged the delightful tune in a setting that works wonderfully for young band.

SKU: AP.30804

UPC: 038081351148. English.

This festive medley of Yuletide classics (Angels From The Realms Of Glory, Good King Wenceslas, Angels We Have Heard On High, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night, Silent Night, and Joy To The World) reflects the sounds, sights, and spirit of the season: the excitement of eager children as they anticipate Christmas morning, the joy of gathering with family and friends, and the peaceful serenity of a quiet Christmas Eve. A most musical collection of cherished holiday tunes certain to brighten your holiday concert and boost everyone's spirit at this very special time of the year.

SKU: CL.012-4533-00

From the dramatic opening and theme to the merry hornpipe and final ominous knell of the gong, it's all hands on deck! A Pirate's Tale musically depicts life of the high seas in the ages of gangplanks and shipboard scallywags. Delightfully descriptive, this work will entertain and amuse all. So weigh anchor, run up the Jolly Roger and set sail with A Pirate's Tale. AARGH!!

SKU: CL.012-4533-01

From the dramatic opening and theme to the merry hornpipe and final ominous knell of the gong, it's all hands on deck! A Pirate's Tale musically depicts life of the high seas in the ages of gangplanks and shipboard scallywags. Delightfully descriptive, this work will entertain and amuse all. So weigh anchor, run up the Jolly Roger and set sail with A Pirate's Tale. AARGH!!

SKU: KJ.GB862

A Christmas medley favorite for everyone! Featured in all this well-crafted arrangement are Come All Ye Shepherds, a festive opening with bells, The First Noel, and the Gloria from Angels We Have Heard on High, carrying the piece to a glorious ending. Correlates with the Best in Class Band Method, Book 2, Page 32).

SKU: CL.011-4979-00

The Shepherds’ Carol is a beautifully lyric French Advent/Christmas hymn. Every section of the band is featured in this increasingly popular, colorfully scored traditional carol.

SKU: HL.44010910

UPC: 884088585419. 9x12 inches.

These lovely settings of three Polish Christmas carols include good opportunities for teaching style and musicality as you prepare for your winter performance. While ?Three Polish Carols? is meant to be performed as a complete suite, directors have the additional security of knowing they can present any of the three pieces as stand alone arrangements if necessary.

SKU: CF.SPS82F

ISBN 9781491153277. UPC: 680160910779.

Resignation was composed in memory of one of Ed Kiefer's best friends. Evoking the struggle of coming to grips with the loss of a dear friend, the piece is based on the hymn, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and overwhelmingly beautiful. As Hans Christian Andersen once said, When words fail, music speaks..
Dr. David S. Kirby Commission Consortium Phillip Riggs, Commission CoordinatorNorthwest District Bandmasters AssociationRodney Workman, Past-Chair Andrew Jimeson, ChairWestern North Carolina Bandmasters AssociationAllen Klaes, ChairNorth Carolina School of Science and MathPhillip Riggs, DirectorA.C. Reynolds High School BandSean Smith, DirectorSouth Caldwell High School BandJason Childers, DirectorJay M. Robinson Symphonic BandAndrew Carter, DirectorApex High School BandDaniel Jarvis, DirectorPanther Creek High School BandDavid Robinson, DirectorEastern Randolph High School BandCarolina Perez, DirectorStanley County Concert Band/Pfeiffer University Concert BandCarmella Hedrick, Tim Hedrick and Frank Poolos, DirectorsLenoir Rhyne University Wind SymphonyDr. Daniel Kiser, ConductorDr. Christopher NegrelliNumerous colleagues, fellow teachers, and former studentsProgram NotesThere is no possible way I could compose a piece of music worthy of the memory of my close friend, Dr. David Kirby, who died very suddenly at an early age. Neither could I write a piece that could come close to reflecting his kind spirit, wit, personality or talent. In fact, it was almost impossible for me to write anything at all. My own grief and the stages of my grief kept getting in the way. I ended up with a setting of the hymn-tune, Resignation. Resigned.  To the fact that he is no longer with us. I know he is in a better place, but we are not. We miss him very much. And so, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need seems to speak to those of us he left behind. I apologize if this piece does not reflect your special feelings for him or help you celebrate his moving on. Unfortunately, I could only put down what I have come to accept and hope in some way it may speak to any of you that knew him or to others of you who have also lost a close friend. My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. That is my hope and my hope for you.Although technically very easy, this composition requires a maturity of musicianship to be performed properly. The Bb contrabass clarinet part is integral to the composition, but there are cues in the tuba part if you need them.  Make sure you bring horns to the fore at m. 53 and the low brass at m. 59 so the melody can be heard without effort. Exaggerate dynamics to bring more emotion to the piece. Be careful not to diminuendo too soon near the end or it will be difficult to diminish even further at the very end, where the lone clarinetist holds over a couple of measures, fading into nothing. I hope your students will enjoy this piece and take from it a greater appreciation for the way making music can express feelings.