SKU: CF.CPS217

ISBN 9781491152430. UPC: 680160909933.

The title, Aerius, is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft”.  This piece is signature Carl Strommen at his best. The piece begins with a lush brass chorale that is developed before leading to an energetic presto section.  The composition comes full circle and finishes with a majestic return of the chorale material from the opening.  A welcome addition to the repertoire.
The title Aerius is a Latin term meaning “soaring” or “rising aloft.” The students chose this title to signify the forward momentum and overall journey of their time in the high school band program. With new events and performances, and a first time commissioning a work, this piece signifies the great strides the band has made in recent years.The opening brass chorale section should be played very connected, observing the two-measure phrasing and breathing as one cohesive unit. The Presto section at m. 25 should be taken between 165-170 bpm. the vibraphone soloist should use medium-hard mallets with the pedal on. The sustained notes at m. 41 should be played way under the upper woodwinds to get the greatest effect as it builds in volume and intensity in m. 49, and again into m. 57.At m. 69, the percussion must sustain the pulse to the conductor’s tempo, careful not to add accents they’re hearing among the other sections. After the ritardando in m. 83, push the tempo at m. 85 slightly to where the woodwinds feel comfortable playing the triplet figure with appropriate breathing and phrasing.- Andrew Monsen, Hauppauge High School Band Director, June 2017.

SKU: CF.SPS94F

ISBN 9781491161838. UPC: 680160920518.

On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America's cities and towns. The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive. The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic. In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal. In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together.
On November 5th, 2017, a mass shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-six innocent people lost their lives that day, including an unborn child. Overture to a Small Town is dedicated to these victims and the loved ones they left behind. From the biggest cities to the smallest towns, the  senseless bloodshed must end. Despite the darkness of this tragedy, it is my intent through this music to portray a sense of hope, dignity, and innocence deserved by all America’s cities and towns.  The opening moments of this piece should be treated delicately, ensuring that the brass section moves together in one unified voice, and that the crotales evoke distant flickers of light. Similarly, in mm. 120-127, articulations in the flutes, trumpets and mallets should be strong enough to be heard, but without being aggressive.  The textural layering in mm. 48-53 should be executed with machine-like precision of both rhythm and articulation. This passage should evoke the sound of many voices rising together. There should be a great contrast between the opening Piano dynamic and the final Forte dynamic.  In mm. 65-69, both mallet percussionists may play the indicated notes in any octave they choose. Both players should move rapidly between notes in any order. This passage should sound fluid and ethereal.  In mm. 69-73: If there is no English Horn available to the ensemble, the Trumpet should play this passage solo. If there is an English Horn, both instruments should play the passage together.

SKU: HL.14017593

ISBN 9780711935570. 9.0x12.0x0.363 inches.

Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders, guitars, percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whether there are five or fifty players, every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a score plus around 50 parts, each one carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example, easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demanding parts too, for experienced players. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-known titles are a must for every school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites? In C. Edited by Nicholas Hare.

SKU: CF.CY2854F

ISBN 9780825896811. UPC: 798408096816.

Adler had set three poems of Pulitzer prize-winning poet Donald Justice for voice and piano, specifically for the marvelous voice of Renee Fleming. He was then asked to orchestrate the songs for premiere by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and added a fourth Justice poem to round out the cycle and strengthen it. A piano/vocal score is available (CY2854, $14.25), and we are pleased to now offer the full orchestra score, as well.

SKU: CF.CM9536

ISBN 9781491150689. UPC: 680160908189. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

Will the Rain Fall Down tells the story of a Dust Bowl (1930s) era farmer who, after years of discouragement, still retains hope for the future. Ayres' musical story-telling style is haunting, made more so by the addition of optional percussion. Written for tenor-bass choirs of all sizes and abilities, the TB1, TB2 or TB(B) flexible voicing option is sure to meet the needs of any tenor-bass ensemble.

SKU: CF.SPS96

ISBN 9781491163795. UPC: 680160922581.

Popcatepetl, “Smoke Mountain” in Aztec, is a dormant volcano which the Mexican people affectionately call “POPO.” This dormant volcano in Mexico is on the boundary between the states of Mexico and Pueblo.In 1921 Popocatepetl belched smoke and gas for several months. Since then is has occasionally emitted the smoke and sulfurous vapors that earned its Aztec name.This suite is my musical impression of the Aztec volcano. The piece is divided into three scenes.The first scene, Prologue, is the first impression formed when you first come upon the volcano. The emotions range from fear to excitement to respect for nature. This scene should be played with spirit and every rhythmically.The second scene, Ballad. represents my feelings after the initial emotions have faded. One is quickly relaxed by the beauty of the volcano and its surroundings. This scene is scored in a dance-band style with lush sounding harmonics. This section of the composition should be played very slowly and with a relaxed feeling.The third scene, Introduction and Samba, is the emotion of joy utilizing Latin rhythms. This scene takes advantage of all of the color and rhythms associated with Mexico. Samba opens with a fanfare which is the main theme on which the whole scene is developed. This section should be played very crisply and rhythmically.Particular attention should be paid to all of the dynamic expressions even though the scoring will in most cases achieve dynamic changes.

SKU: HL.49014476

ISBN 9790220128783.

SKU: CF.FAS134F

ISBN 9781491165171. UPC: 680160924080. Key: D major.

George Frederic Handel (1685-1759) is a German composer whose musical legacy has lasted over three hundred years. While most people know his Hallelujah Chorus from the oratorio The Messiah, many of his other compositions are still performed around the world, including La Rejouissance from the Royal Fireworks Suite. The suite was commissioned by King George of England to celebrate the Treaty of Aix-La-Chapel. King George said he wanted only wind and percussion instruments, specifically requesting “no fiddles.” 12,000 people attended the dress rehearsal of the concert. In contrast, the actual performance happened in the rain, which meant many of the fireworks did light, but managed to set the immense pavilion on fire. Handel later added strings to the Royal Fireworks Suite for a charity performance for The Foundling Hospital of London.For young students, the character of Handel’s music is defined by the types of bow strokes. Quarter notes should be played with a detached bow stroke with a hint of an accent. Eighth notes may be played more connected but will sound best with a slight detachè stroke. If more advanced students join the performance, a minimized vibrato is typical of music from the Baroque era. Terraced dynamics may be practiced by stopping just before the dynamic change and adjusting the weight of the bow arm, then proceeding in the new dynamic such as in measures 37-39.

SKU: CF.C330L

ISBN 9781491156858. UPC: 680160915392.

SKU: GI.G-008541

UPC: 641151085418.

SKU: SP.TS160

ISBN 9781585600106. UPC: 649571101602.

The music of Latin America is as rich, diverse and stimulating as its unique culture. European, African and Indian influences have blended to create energetic rhythms and intriguing melodies that break away from their traditional origins, creating a sound that is distinctly Latin. Discover the allure of passionate and dynamic music. Latin Favorites For Clarinet published by Santorella Publications has it all. Each book in the series includes a piano with Latin percussion accompaniment CD. This Santorella Publication is arranged and edited by Jonathon Robbins in accommodating keys for trumpet, clarinet, flute, alto saxophone and trombone. A piano accompaniment book is available and sold separately. Includes: Ados Muchachos (Farewell Boys) - Adios Vida Mia - Alla en el Rancho Grande (My Ranch) - Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy) - Amor - Besame Mucho - Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil) - Camnito (Little Lane) - Cose, Cose, Cose - Cuando Calienta El Sol (Love Me with All Your Heart) - Cuantu Le Gusta (La Parranda) - Cu-Cu-Rru-Cu-Cu, Paloma (Coo Coo Roo Coo Coo, Paloma) - El Cumbancho (Rumba Guaracha) - Granada (Fantasia Espanola) Guadalajara (Cancion Tipica de Jalisco) - Historia de un Amor (The Story of Love) - Maria Elena - Mas Que Nada (Say No More) - Mi Rival (My Rival) - Perfidia - Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) - Rico Vacilon - Siempre en Mi Corazon (Always in My Heart) - Solamente Una Vez (You Belong to My Heart) - Tico-Tico (Tico-Tico No Fuba) - Tres Palabras (Without You).

SKU: HL.50482539

UPC: 073999825398. 20.0x13.0x0.052 inches.