A Holiday Musical Infestation!-The bugz are back and ready for the annual Christmas program infestation! The carpenter bees have built the sets and the silk worms have made the costumes. OH NO! The termites just chewed up the Christmas tree decorations andate the lights! (gasp) What are the bugz to do? See how some special little guests light the way to a grand finale of “The Twelve Bugs of Christmas!” Designed for young performers in Grades K-3 this musicalshow features the clever writing of John Jacobson and John Higgins with 5 songs in a variety of musical styles easy rhyming dialog with 45 speaking parts and additional non-speaking parts all adaptable to casts of varying sizes and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. Simple movement staging and costume tips are also provided to help stage a successful performance even when time is limited! Available: Teacher Reproducible Pak (vocals lyrics dialog) Preview CD (with vocals) Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher Repro Pak P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested forgrades K-3.

This work for piano and string ensemble was written as a homage to Maestro Luciano Berio. The harmonic field of the piece is based on a series of twenty-three notes chosen for him by the composer. Commissioned by the UltimaFestival Oslo this work was first performed in October 1991 at Den Gamle Logen Oslo by Hakon Austbo (piano) and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Beat Furrer.Duration c. 9mins.

Gorecki Sonata for two violins, composed 1961.Duration 17 minutes.Suitable for advanced players.Score format. / Violon

(from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit) Discovery Level 3-From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of ?Ode to Joy? in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality ofthe song this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Duration 7 minutes. Orchestral accompaniment available on hire. English version by Steuart Allin / Chant Et Piano

Saariaho 'Couleurs Du Vent' arranged for solo alto flute.Commissioned by the Finnish National Opera.Duration 16 minutes. / Flûte Traversière

Uses: Advent GeneralScripture: Isaiah 9:6; 11:2-3The celebrated words of the prophet Isaiah are often set to music but this new adaptation is a fresh and scintillating addition to the oeuvre. Writtento work with organ or piano the memorable melodic sequence that energizes the theme is a stunning moment and the fanfare-like choral acclamations of the names of the Messiah are a majestic reminder of the coming King of kings.Handbell part (3 octaves) included. Available separately: SATB Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone or Tuba (French Horn may be substituted for Trombone 1). Duration: ca. 2:27.

Par MARTIN JUAN. Juan Martin's internationally-acclaimed series which reveals the art of playing the flamenco Guitar. A video series of six lessons is now presented on two DVDs with a total duration of three hours. Juan Martin explains and demonstrates the essential techniques and rhythmic forms of flamenco Guiar playing in six lessons, designed for all players from beginning to advanced. The lessons show you in detail many varieties of basic rhythms which form the foundation of flamenco Guitar styles. They also give a wealth of traditional and modern flamenco solos, accurately transcribed into music notation and easy-to-follow 'cifra' tablature, all presented in a video series of six lessons. In this way you learn not only how to play but also what to play, as the lessons build into a substantial repertoire of flamenco music. Juan Martin is a Guitarist in the great tradition of flamenco. From early beginnings immersed in the flamenco culture of Andalucia, he mastered the skills of accompanying flamenco singers and dancers before his emergence as an innovative soloist, who is now an internationally-celebrated concert and recording artist with many albums to his credit. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Date parution : 2008-10-27/ Méthode / Guitare Classique

Edition : piano reduction with solo part
Instrumentation : viola d'amore and chamber orchestra
Date of Composition: 1927/30
Duration : 19'
Date of Publications : 19/12/1983
Number of Pages : 37
Contenu
- Mäßig schnell, majestätisch
- Doppelt so schnell
- Langsam
- Sehr zart und ruhig
- Im Hauptzeitmaß
- Variation, Sehr langsam, frei im Zeitmaß
- Lebhaft, wie früher

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 traditionalsounds 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 GoWhere 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 togetherin 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 FullOrchestration (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 (accompanimentonly) 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'sProgram PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

(How Great Our Joy)-Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol “While By My Sheep” that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every performance! Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSA ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Quotes of the beloved spiritual “Hold On” are combined with excerpts from “Freedom's Plow” by Langston Hughes in this powerful and dramatic work commissioned by the St. Louis Symphony. Themes of thestruggle for liberty and justice throughout America and the world make this a magnificent concert closer for festival and community performances with keyboard bass and drums or the optional orchestral accompaniment! Availableseparately: SATB divisi Orchestra score and parts (fl ob cl bn hn tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 [btbn] bells perc 1-2 vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 5:00.

This lyrical and emotional setting by John Leavitt creates a harmonic tapestry that perfectly matches the text of unknown origin: “Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep ” Creating anatmosphere of hope and assurance it begins softly and gradually builds to a full and dramatic expression then recedes into quiet reflection. Available separately: SATB SSA TTB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts available as aprinted edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 (in A) bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:00.