SKU: HL.300021
ISBN 9781540061737. UPC: 888680960032. 9.0x12.0x0.052 inches.
Program Notes: None But The Lonely Heart is a song from Tchaikovsky's Six Romances, Op. 6 for voice and piano. The song is a setting in Russian translation of Goethe's poem Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt, which has attracted many composers, most famously Franz Schubert. This is my second orchestration of music by Tchaikovsky, the first being Andante Cantabile from his String Quartet No. 1. I tried to make these transcriptions sound as if they had been orchestrated by the composer himself - as is also the case with my transcriptions of music by Rachmaninoff, Janacek, Bizet, and Revueltas. This is my natural tendency, following the spirit ofthe music. Jose Serebrier Comments: Orchestrated from Tchaikovsky's Six Romances, Op. 6, No. 6.
SKU: CF.CAS103
ISBN 9781491146637. UPC: 680160904136. 9 x 12 inches. Key: B minor.
Textures is a rhythmic and driving composition from composer Bill Calhoun. It contains shifting meters and ostinato bass lines underneath jaunty melodic material. There is a respite from the angular textures during a luscious, slow, lyrical section that features a beautiful violin solo. The pointed textures return for a dramatic finish.Textures is an original composition for string orchestra set in B minor . In its introduction, which alternates between 4/4 and 6/8, the piece begins with an ostinato bass rhythm that sets the time for the other voices to add, creating an interesting texture . Continuing in its bright tempo, the main theme is introduced in 5/4, which eventually becomes the unifying feel of this section . This rhythmic motif trades back and forth between the violins, violas and cellos before moving into a full chorus finishing in 5/4 . There is a brief return to a tutti treatment of the introductory 4/4 to 6/8 material as it moves into a melodic 3/4 middle section . A solo violin begins this dance-like theme . After a short ritardando and closing fermata, this section moves into a return to the opening Allegro, though slightly quicker . First is the return to its A-theme, then using the introductory material to transition into its dynamic ending .
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: AP.81-WWE220173
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Burgmul ler was a German composer and pianist best known for writing teaching pieces for piano. Ballade is a fast movement from one of these collections for students. The melody is found in all voices including the lowest one.
SKU: HL.287423
Wald for Ensemble was composed by Hans Abrahamsen in 2008-09. Co-commission by the Schonberg Ensemble and BBC for Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Programme Note Wald is, in a way, a series of variations from the beginning of my woodwind quintet Walden (1978). This thematical idea is very simple - a rising call of a fourth and the response in other voices. This idea is repeated several times, but because the call has aslower pulse than the responses, the process leads to them changing order. In Walden I borrowed the title from the American philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who, in the middle of the eighteenth century, in alittle wooden hermit house at the bank of the lake Walden pond, wrote the book Walden of his life and time in the forests. Here he experimented living for two years in order to come closer to nature and to see if it was possible to live simply without all the unnecessary needs created by society. The book is filled with poetry, but is also cutting and critical of society. In my piece Walden, I tried to search for the same simplicity, handling the most simple material, but at the same time trying not to lose the poetry. Wald is a twin piece to Walden, but also to my former piece Schnee. Robert Schumann wrote in 1848-49 a wonderful piano piece, Waldszenen. He wrote this collection of short pieces with beautiful titles.
SKU: CF.CM9538
ISBN 9781491150702. UPC: 680160908202. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.
This TTBB setting of The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere is based on Longfellow's poem of the same title and captures the mystery, intrigue, and suspense found in this classic story. Throughout the piece, Patterson's flair for variety and musical interest makes it easy to maintain performance energy and is certain to keep audiences riveted.
SKU: LO.99-3672L
UPC: 000308145892.
Faye Lopez's sensitive arrangement of Patricia Mock's glowing ballad of praise to the Creator will stir the hearts of singers and listeners alike. Raise your voices to His honor and glory with piano alone, or enhance your praise with the optional parts for cello and acoustic guitar.
SKU: GI.G-EH1017
This energetic piece for treble voices sweeps listeners into the rapids of E. Pauline Johnson's poem entitled Shadow River. Bold vocal entrances cascade into bright harmonies as the piano creates an undercurrent of lively folk rhythms. As the river slows, the music floats into an elegant, reflective section, portraying the shadows and the dreaming. Shadow River will display your treble choir's vocal and emotional range while taking audiences on a beautiful journey!  .
SKU: GI.G-114424
ISBN 9781574631586. UPC: 884088872311.
A must have exciting collection of favorite tips from 57 of today's most outstanding educators, performers, and industry pros in the jazz education world. This is an ideal source that contains proven successful suggestions that will not only aid the teacher/director from junior high school to university levels, but the conductor and performer - novice to professional! Performance tips on instrument technique, rehearsals, programming, technology, improvisation and much more! Enjoy this quick-to-read enjoyable book that will inform and inspire creativity and improvement at all levels. Sample recipes include: Jamey Abersold, legendary jazz educator and publisher, NEW Jazz Master and LeJENd of Jazz Education Honoree Advanced Jazz Improve, How to Cook! John Clayton, Grammy award winning Bassist and composer, JEN Vice-President Left Hand Bass-ics Dennis DiBlasio, jazz saxophonist with Maynard Ferguson and others, arranger, composer, educator Get Started Improvising by Using a Single Scale-Heat, Simmer, Boil! Diane Downs, founder and artistic director of the renowned Louisville Leopard Percussionists All About the Blues! Dr. Lou Fischer, co-founder/past president of the Jazz Education Network, performer, composer, author Big Band Shake 'n Bake-Successful Performance Tips Dan Haerle, faculty/Regents professor in Jazz studies at the UNT 25 years, LeJENds of Jazz Education recipient Expand Your Palette-a taste of Voicings Dave Liebman, NEA Jazz Master, LeJENd of Jazz Education, award winning performer, lecturer, author Beyond the Music-Jazz Education in the Century of Change Darmon Meader, distinguished vocalist, arranger, and saxophonist, founder/performer New York Voices Stir, Don't Shake-Recipe for Vocal Improv Bob Mintzer, 23-year member of Yellowjackets, Grammy award-winning big band leader and composer of big band music performed globally Spice Up your Life with Music-words from one who knows! Dr. Gary Motley, recognized by National Endowment for the Arts, Great American Jazz Piano Competition, and American Composers Forum Jazz and the iPad - Add this to your Menu! Dr. Larry Ridley, educator, performer, authors and is founder/executive director for the African-American Jazz Caucus, Inc., (AAJC) Jazz Gumbo, sage advice Paris Rutherford, Regents Professor Emeritus of Jazz, Univ. of North Texas 30 years, author, arranger, LeJENds of Jazz Education recipient Recipe for Arranging Amazing Vocal Jazz Goodies.
SKU: HL.1428117
UPC: 196288202233. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Discover the incredible musical prowess of Natalie Ragins, one of the most talented gospel and RandB keyboardists globally, with her composition “Make Me, Mold Me.” This sensational piece, tailored for SATB voices accompanied by piano, bass, and guitar, is a breathtaking addition to the Rock My Soul Choral Series, curated by Brandon Waddles and Brandon Boyd. Ragins' composition is nothing short of mind-blowing, a fusion of gospel and RandB that will captivate both performers and audiences alike. With its irresistible charm and powerful musicality, what's not to love about this exceptional piece?
SKU: HL.259564
UPC: 888680725877. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Suggested for grades 4-8, these easily-produced 25-minute Express Musicals are perfect for a short program in the spring or fall, community outreach events, recruiting programs, or as part of a larger concert. Short narrations for up to 39 speakers provide an introduction to each song. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography notes, reproducible program narration and tips for using the digital lessons provided via My Library. The printed black and white Singer Editions feature vocal lines only to be distributed to each student. Use the full color non-printable Student Edition available via My Library for whole class viewing on your interactive whiteboard or computer to projector, or send to student classroom viewing devices such as iPads or Chromebooks for individual use. To perform with recordings, you have three options. Purchase the Performance/Accompaniment CD for a physical copy of the full performance and accompaniment tracks. Redeem the My Library code found inside the front cover to play or download all of the recordings. The recordings may also be played directly from your digital lesson page. The choreography videos may be viewed directly from your My Library account or from the digital lesson page. Follow the easy directions for using digital lessons and send your classroom into the technology age!
SKU: CA.5003205
ISBN 9790007164041. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
Immediately following his first opera Rheinberger composed a small dramatic cantata for children's voices in 1863. It is based on a story from the Gospel of St. Mark, arranged as a rhymed libretto with various roles by Franz Bonn (1830-1854). Among the highpoints of the cantata are a scene of awakening fashioned as a choral recitative with an expressive piano part and a large final chorus Preist laut den Herr. Both of these helped to make the cantata very popular in Rheinberger's days with boys' and girls' choirs. Rheinberger later arranged it with an accompaniment by a small orchestra. Score available separately - see item CA.5003200.
SKU: HL.35030078
ISBN 9781495007422. UPC: 888680038182. 5x5 inches. By Jill & Michael Gallina.
“Sha ke It Up With Shakespeare” is part of the “Rise and Shine Series”. This musical for 2-part voices will provide your students with a fun and unforgettable introduction to English literature's most famous writer, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare not only wrote a wide range of plays and sonnets that touch upon all aspects of the “human condition,” he also created words and phrases that are still very much a part of our everyday language. Through the use of an easily memorized rhyming script and a healthy sprinkling of his most famous quotes, this musical serves as the basis for an overview of five well-known Shakespearean plays. The opening song is followed by five musical selections that highlight the essence of the plays featured: two comedies, two tragedies and one history. Along with his ability to expose the darker aspects of human nature, Shakespeare also demonstrated a gift for highlighting the humorous side of everyday life. The six original songs written for this musical are more reflective of the latter perspective of his works. The Enhanced Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements, rhyming program script as well as choreography, prop, staging and performance suggestions. The enclosed CD-ROM offers reproducible singer and speaking parts. A performance/accompaniment CD is available separately or in a kit with the enhanced Teacher edition. Suggested for Grades 2-5. Performance Time: 20 minutes.
SKU: HL.1155778
UPC: 196288120476. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
Here is a spectacular concert arrangement of this classic Harold Arlen song from The Wizard of Oz. With a grand piano opening which captures the orchestration from the full score followed by the tender vocal introduction with optional violin accompaniment, this is perfect for an advanced concert choir.
SKU: CA.5003219
ISBN 9790007164034. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
Immediately following his first opera Rheinberger composed a small dramatic cantata for children's voices in 1863. It is based on a story from the Gospel of St. Mark, arranged as a rhymed libretto with various roles by Franz Bonn (1830-1854). Among the highpoints of the cantata are a scene of awakening fashioned as a choral recitative with an expressive piano part and a large final chorus Preist laut den Herr. Both of these helped to make the cantata very popular in Rheinberger's days with boys' and girls' choirs. Rheinberger later arranged it with an accompaniment by a small orchestra. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5003200.
SKU: CA.5003213
ISBN 9790007222802. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
Immediately following his first opera Rheinberger composed a small dramatic cantata for children's voices in 1863. It is based on a story from the Gospel of St. Mark, arranged as a rhymed libretto with various roles by Franz Bonn (1830-1854). Among the highpoints of the cantata are a scene of awakening fashioned as a choral recitative with an expressive piano part and a large final chorus Preist laut den Herr. Both of these helped to make the cantata very popular in Rheinberger's days with boys' and girls' choirs. Rheinberger later arranged it with an accompaniment by a small orchestra. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5003200.
SKU: CF.CM9483
ISBN 9781491145876. UPC: 680160903375. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: C major. Walt Whitman (1819-1892).
Hush'd Be the Camps Today is a little-known Walt Whitman text, his first poetic word following the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Winebrenner uses Whitman's message and challenge: profound grief and resolve to carry on. A significant addition to any fall, spring, or patriotic concert program, men's ensembles will develop musically while learning this impactful song.
SKU: CA.5003211
ISBN 9790007222789. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
SKU: GI.G-8037
ISBN 9781579998578. English. Text by Delores Dufner.
This edition contains 72 hymn texts inspired by Scripture and especially useful in liturgical churches. Many of the hymns can be sung to well-known tunes, others are set to tunes by contemporary composers including Amanda Husberg, Michel Guimont, Marty Haugen, Michael Joncas, Ron Krisman, Joel Martinson, Richard Rossi, and William Rowan. Each text is followed by a commentary including scriptural references, themes, and suggestions for use. .
SKU: CA.5003212
ISBN 9790007222796. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
SKU: HL.345705
ISBN 9781540092304. UPC: 840126920376. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Light and joyous Pierre Certon madrigal arranged for SAB voices and perfect for concert, contest or festival. Limited lyric creates ease in learning and performing the French text. Phonetic pronunciation is under the French for ease of learning with English lyric following. IPA included in notes.
SKU: HL.48025132
UPC: 196288091417. 7.25x10.25 inches.
A setting of pastoral verses of Polonsky dating from the last two decades of the composer's life, after her withdrawal from musical life following the Russian Revolution. Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940), hitherto consigned to a footnote in musical history as Stravinsky's piano teacher, is undergoing rediscovery. A double graduate of the St Petersburg Conservatoire, she emerged as a virtuoso pianist and composer in the romantic tradition. She was associated with some of the great musicians of her day, including Balakirev and Auer. She performed in both Germany and the UK in the 1900s, but her career petered out after 1920. The pencil manuscript of Evening & Night was discovered in the Russian National Museum of Music, Moscow. Although separate and self-contained it appears that the composer thought of the two songs as a pair. The work has been edited for performance by Graham Griffiths as part of the Kashperova Edition.
SKU: MN.50-9933
UPC: 688670599330.
This piece begins with a creative introduction and followed by a statement of the tune in a more traditional manner. The rhythmic aspects of the accompaniment make this a fun piece without a great deal of work for the choir. May be used as a procession.
SKU: LO.99-3653H
UPC: 000308146318.
Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for When I Sing (15/3400H) With rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this piece embodies the positive message of the power of song to uplift and comfort those who need it most. For when I sing, ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful melody. A great selection for Music in Our Schools Month!
SKU: CA.5003215
ISBN 9790007222826. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
SKU: CA.5003209
ISBN 9790007222772. Language: German. Text: Bonn, Franz. Text: Franz Bonn.
