SKU: PR.11642062L
UPC: 680160690831.
Dedicated to the memory of my mother, Ruthann Richwine Ruehr, who was both an environmentalist and a film maker, this piece channels the things she loved: the beauty of the natural world and the glorious sound of great film music. Although a complex comment on our relationship to the natural world, it begins with a simple tenet: that to preserve the earth we must first love and appreciate it.
SKU: GI.G-9283
UPC: 785147928300. English, Latin. Text Source: The Second Shepherds' Play, freely adapt. from The Wakefield Master by RA.
SKU: GI.G-9533
ISBN 9781622772407.
All our truth, or all but a few fragments, is won by metaphor. We don’t grasp the meaning of a word or concept until we have a clear image to connect it with. — C.S. Lewis  Understanding artistry and those “things†that contribute to honest and direct musical expression are concepts that are both difficult to teach and difficult for us to understand as conductors and teachers. Born out of his teaching at The Choral Institute at Oxford each summer, James Jordan has realized the power of metaphor for teaching the highest artistic concepts involving human connection and deeper listening. The home of The Choral Institute at Oxford is St. Stephen’s House, the very place that C. S. Lewis worshipped. In this book, Jordan adapts Lewis’s love of powerful and effective metaphors. Jordan uses metaphors as a guide to help conductors engage the most profound the concepts of artistry in music, concepts that are often elusive to teach or learn. These metaphors can be effective doorways to understand our role as artist teacher/conductors in new and vibrant ways. In this book, Jordan explores: The metaphor of conductor as a refractive prism connecting musicians to conductors within constant communicative connection The light-generating source for conductors The power of abiding Polishing one’s metaphorical prism for the most powerful refraction to others Rethinking the “sublime†in music making Understanding and avoiding musical “kitsch†The power of predictive audiation as ultimate trust The artist’s necessary journey into loneliness  GRAMMY-nominated conductor James Jordan is Professor and Senior Conductor at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He is conductor of the internationally acclaimed Westminster Williamson Voices and the Westminster Schola Cantorum, and is Artistic Director and Conductor of The Same Stream (thesamestreamchoir.com). He is Director of The Westminster Conducting Institute and is Co-Director along with James Whitbourn of The Choral Institute at Oxford. James Jordan talks about his new work, Conductor As Prism:.
SKU: WD.080689514098
UPC: 080689514098.
From the Very Simply Word Series - with its creatively-fresh, inspiringly simple approach to EZ, Unison/2-Part choral works - comes the first seasonal offering for your Christmas Choir...Hope Was Born This Night!
SKU: HL.1744574
Thump210 gives you powerful 1400W class-D amplification in a compact loudspeaker that's perfect for gigging DJs and bands, venues and more. Packed with incredibly useful features, Thump210 makes gigs run smoother with feedback elimination and music ducking built right in. And with dual TRS / XLR inputs plus a stereo 1/8â³ aux input, you can plug all your gear into this 10â³ model that's perfect for small stages and hard-to-reach places.
SKU: HL.1302870
ISBN 9798350108309. UPC: 196288172758. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
“Arirang†is a very famous Korean folk song. This arrangement creates opportunities for solos, duets, and small groups to sing the canon in different sections of the piece. The piano accompaniment enhances the pentatonic melodies, and an easy instrumentation, such as bells, glockenspiel, or wind chime, can be added. Gorgeous in its simplicity of sound.
SKU: HL.49019164
ISBN 9790220133312. 9.0x12.0x0.184 inches.
The idea to write a horn trio came to the composer (also an acclaimed pianist) after giving a concert with a horn player from the Nash Ensemble, which included the Ligeti and the Brahms horn trios. When the Nash commissioned Watkins to write a new piece, he knew he would write something for horn. The result is an inventive 12-minute work for horn, violin, and piano that alternates driving rhythmic passages with slower, contemplative music. The trio is both lyrical and impelling, typifying Watkins' clear sound. Cast in a single movement, the music maintains a subtle tension throughout, finally building to a climactic finish. A fantastic piece for ambitious players.
SKU: AP.45435
UPC: 038081511757. English.
Taken from her debut album Unbreakable Smile, this rhythm and blues influenced single from Tori Kelly uses fun triadic harmonies that are quickly learned. Coulda been the real thing, now we'll never know for sure!
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: PR.11440719S
UPC: 680160011087. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Sambuca, which most people know today as a licorice-flavored liqueur, was the name the Greeks gave to a kind of sharp, shrill-sounding harp, of Eastern, possibly Jewish origin. The Greeks then gave this same name to a wooden flute made from the elder bush, and in the middle ages it was also associated with the viol, at least to the extent that the Hurdy-gurdy, an instrument shaped like a viol and played by means of a rotating wheel, was sometimes called a Sambuca rotata. Thus, the word Sambuca is tied up with the ancestors - in each case, ancestors of ow birth, as it were - of the modern harp, flute, and viola. Somehow, the present-day association with alcohol seems very meet, in that a certain objectionable quality seems to have gone with the name - in 1545 one George Ascham wrote, This I am sure... all maner of pypes, barbitons, sambukes... be condemned of Aristotle. The word Sambucistria - for a female Sambuca player - was used by Plutarch and others to evoke a feeling of foreign-inspired decadence [Grove's Dictionary of Musical Instruments, 1984]. Currier's work is truly a Sambuca sonata. Written for the three Sambuca instruments, Currier has first of all seemingly endeavoured to make the harp part particularly Sambuca-like (i.e., sharp and shrill) with its many nail and xylophonic effects, but more importantly, has used musical material that corresponds to the low-brow, somewhat Dionysian, indeed, today even Bacchanalian implication of the name - thus, rock music seems to inspire a great deal Currier's work [the Samba, an appropriately Bacchanalian Brazilian Carnival dance, in duple meter with syncopations, while apparently having no etymological connection to Sambuca, might seem to be musically involved, too]. The Sambuca which lies behind this rather drunken piece is probably the only musical instrument which became a model for an instrument of war; one Craxton wrote in 1489 that Sambuce is an engyn whiche is made in manere of a harpe able to perce a walle. But whether talking of the modern liqueur or the ancient instrument condemned of Aristotle and mentioned four times in the Book of Daniel, it is a shame that Debussy - inspired by the Dionysian side of classical culture (as in Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune) - seems to have remained ignorant Sambuca, a word which to some extent must lie behind all works for this wonderful instrumentation which he invented, and which I might seem to have striven unconsciously, equally ignorant, to make the sole basis of Currier's work - until, having completed this piece, written for harpist Marie-Pierre Langlamet, and rummaging around for a title, I chanced upon it in an old dictionary.
SKU: BT.AMP-354-130
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Mörschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean, conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar-Oberstein.The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist, which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and, now, a concerto. Sparke had Steven Mead’s special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.The village ofMörschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones, which is famous for its thriving gem industry. Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title, Diamond Concerto. Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond:1 EARTH STARis rather stern in mood, opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band. This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist.2 OCEAN DREAMuses a varied quote from the composer’s Music for Battle Creek, including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind.3 BLUE HEARTwas written, at Steven Mead’s suggestion, in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz. The quasi-improvisatory central section features a call-and-response passage for the soloist and upper woodwinds.Soloist: Difficulty 6Diamond Concerto is available for euphonium and piano (AMP 374-401) as well as for euphonium and concert band (AMP 354-010). Diamond Concerto is geschreven in opdracht van de Duitse Musikverein Mörschied - met dirigent Eric Grandjean - voor een speciaal concert met Steven Mead als gastsolist. De wereldpremière vond plaats op 28 april 2012 in het Stadttheater van Idar-Oberstein.De opdracht vormt een hoogtepunt in de dertig jaar lange vriendschap van de componist en de solist - waarin ze aan vele gezamenlijke cd-projecten en concerten werkten. En nu is er dan dit concert. Sparke heeft het gecomponeerd met Steven Meads geheel eigen euphoniumklank in het achterhoofd. Hij paste daarbij de diverse stijlen toe die de wereldberoemde virtuoos zich heeft eigen gemaakt tijdens zijn succesvollesolocarrière.Het plaatsje Mörschied ligt ten westen van Frankfurt am Main, in het gebied dat bekendstaat als de Deutsche Edelsteinstrasse. Het is beroemd vanwege zijn bloeiende edelstenenindustrie. Om het werk een lokaal tintje te geven is een toepasselijke titel gekozen: Diamond Concerto. Elk van de drie delen is genoemd naar een beroemde edelsteen:1 EARTH STARDit deel is tamelijk sober van sfeer. Het opent met een vrije fantasie van de solist over een statisch akkoord in het orkest. Dan volgt een allegro moderato in mineur, met kleine motieven die geleidelijk worden herhaald en uitgewerkt door zowel het orkest als de solist.2 OCEAN DREAMHierin wordt een citaat van Sparke’s werk Music for Battle Creek naar voren gebracht, met een vloeiende, langzame melodie die van oorsprong werd geschreven met het spel van Steven Mead in gedachten.3 BLUE HEARTNaar een suggestie van Steven Mead zelf is dit deel geschreven in bebopstijl. Het neemt de vorm aan van een jazzwals. De quasi-improvisatorische centrale passage omvat een vraag-en-antwoordspel voor de solist en het hoge hout.Solo: moeilijkheidsgraad 6Diamond Concertois eveneens verkrijgbaar voor euphonium en piano (AMP 374-401) en voor euphonium en harmonieorkest (AMP 354-031). Geschrieben für den Musikverein Mörschied, westlich von Frankfurt am Main an der Deutschen Edelsteinstraße gelegen, wurde jeder der drei Sätze von Diamond Concerto nach einem berühmten Diamanten benannt: 1 EARTH STAR ist eher stimmungstechnisch ein Stern. Der Satz beginnt mit einer freien Fantasie des Solisten über einem statischen Akkord des Orchesters. Dieses führt zu einem Allegro Moderato in Moll, in welchem kurze Motive von sowohl Orchester als auch Solist nach und nach wiederholt und entwickelt werden.2 OCEAN DREAM verwendet ein variiertes Zitat aus Music for Battle Creek von Philip Sparke, das ein schmelzende Melodie enthält, die schon im Gedanken an Stevengeschrieben worden war.3 BLUE HEART wurde auf Steven Meads Anregung hin im Bebop-Stil komponiert und weist die Form eines Jazz Waltz auf. Der quasi-improvisatorische Mittelteil enthält eine Passage im Call-and-Response-Muster, die sich zwischen Solist und den hohen Holzbläsern abspielt.Solist: Schwierigkeitsgrad 6Diamond Concerto ist für Euphonium und Klavier erhältlich (AMP 374-401) sowie für Euphonium und Blasorchester (AMP 354-010). Diamond Concerto est une œuvre de commande de la formation allemande Musikverein Mörschied, dirigée par le Dr Eric Grandjean, pour un concert avec un invité spécial, le soliste Steven Mead. Ensemble, ils ont créé cette œuvre le 28 avril 2012 au thé tre de la ville d’Idar-Oberstein.Cette commande représente l’un des points culminants d’une amitié de trente années entre le compositeur et le soliste, leur relation ayant donné naissance de nombreux enregistrements et concerts et, maintenant, un concerto. Pendant la composition de cette œuvre, Sparke avait sans cesse l’esprit le son bien particulier de l’euphonium de Steven Mead, et il a employé librement lavariété de styles que ce virtuose mondialement connu a adoptés au cours de sa brillante carrière de soliste.Le village de Mörschied se trouve l’ouest de Francfort-sur-le-Main, dans la région surnommée Route allemande des pierres précieuses, célèbre pour son industrie de la joaillerie. C’est pourquoi le compositeur a décidé de saluer cette province en intitulant son œuvre Diamond Concerto. Les trois mouvements sont chacun nommés d’après un diamant célèbre :1 EARTH STARDe caractère plutôt sérieux, ce mouvement débute avec une fantaisie libre pour le soliste sur un accord statique de l’orchestre. Vient ensuite un Allegro Moderato en mode mineur où de courts motifs sont progressivement répétés et développés par l’orchestre et le soliste.2 OCEAN DREAML’on pourra entendre ici une variante d’un extrait de Music for Battle Creek, incluant une mélodie lente et émouvante, que le compositeur écrivit alors dans l’optique d’une future interprétation réalisée par Steven Mead.3 BLUE HEARTSuivant l’idée de Steven Mead, ce mouvement est écrit dans un style de be-bop et prend la forme d’une valse jazzy. La partie centrale, quasi-improvisée, comprend un passage d’appel et réponse entre le soliste et les bois.Soliste: Difficulté 6Diamond Concerto est aussi disponible pour euphonium et piano (AMP 374-401) et euphonium et.
SKU: HL.49044169
ISBN 9790001198974. 9.25x12.0x0.11 inches.
SKU: BT.DHP-1165680-140
English-German-French-Dutch.
The Torch of Liberty has been commissioned by the Band of the Royal Netherlands Military Police, on the occasion of their 200th anniversary. The music is based on a monument, a torch that is symbolically being passed on by the fallen ones to the new generation. This versatile composition features a beautiful hymn and unique military sound effects in a festive and heroic style. The Torch of Liberty is in opdracht van de Koninklijke Marechaussee gecomponeerd ter gelegenheid van het tweehonderdjarig bestaan van de KMar. De muziek is gebaseerd op een monument: de gevallen strijder die de toorts doorgeeft aan een jongere generatie. Deze veelzijdige compositie bevat een prachtige hymne en unieke militaire geluidseffecten in een feestelijke en hero sche stijl. The Torch of Liberty wurde der Königlich-Niederländischen Marechaussee“ aus Anlass seines 200-jährigen Jubiläums in Auftrag gegeben. Die Musik basiert auf der Bedeutung eines Denkmals, einer Fackel, die symbolisch von den Gefallenen an die jüngere Generation weitergereicht wird. Diese vielseitige Komposition beinhaltet eine wunderschöne Hymne sowie einzigartige militärische Klangeffekte in einem festlichen und heroischen Stil. The Torch of Liberty fut composé en tant que commande de la Police militaire royale néerlandaise l’occasion de son 200e anniversaire. La musique est basée sur un monument, un flambeau qui passe de manière symbolique des morts aux futures générations. Cette composition aux multiples facettes contient un magnifique cantique et des effets sonores militaires uniques dans un style festif et héro que. Commissionata dalla trumpet band della Polizia Militare Reale olandese, la musica è ispirata a un monumento ai caduti raffigurante una torcia, che simboleggia il passaggio di testimone da una generazione all’altra. Lo spirito della composizione è eroico e trionfale, adatto alle competizioni.
SKU: CL.012-4330-01
The initial notes of this beautiful theme will tempt you to close your eyes and envision the great beauty of the Irish countryside. Interesting harmonies that are scored to sound rich and warm certainly add to the appealing quality of this very expressive work. Emotionally uplifting, this heartfelt ballad touches all the right buttons necessary to leave your audience highly satisfied. Simply beautiful!
SKU: HL.49045209
ISBN 9790001160650. 9.0x12.0x0.074 inches.
Composed for the 90th birthday of Gyorgy Kurtag, the only five-minute trio is characterized by a condensed, contemporary spirit of playing. The change between piccolo and alto flute, magical sound surfaces of the piano and the scordatura of the cello again and again lead to new combinations. The piece concludes, with a wink, with a gradual downward move in quarter-tone steps on the low string of the cello to the Contra G, the initial of the composer celebrating his birthday.
SKU: AP.48991
UPC: 038081563152. English.
This bewitching bit of '90s nostalgia will charm your audience in October or on any pops program. Originally written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956, this song is included on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And who can forget Bette Midler's show-stopping rendition in the cult classic film Hocus Pocus? Conjure up some costumes and choreography to brew a spellbinding performance. Don't miss the incredible SoundTrax and SoundPax instrumentation.
