Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes, the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric ?Sa nuit d'ete,? several melodic themes are supported by dense, colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts, leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's ?Soneto de la Noche,? from his Cien Sonetos de Amor, speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet, serene and folk-like, utilizing direct harmonies accompanying long, lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous ?Sure on this Shining Night? is set much like a song from the American musical theater, a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke's poignant ?Voici le soir? recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue, quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric ?Sanuit d'ete ? several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's ?Soneto de laNoche ? from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing directharmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous ?Sure on this Shining Night? is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke'spoignant ?Voici le soir? recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.--MortenLauridsen

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric “Sanuit d'ete ” several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's “Soneto de laNoche ” from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing directharmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous “Sure on this Shining Night” is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke'spoignant “Voici le soir” recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.--MortenLauridsen

Check out the winning entry in our Noteflight A Cappella arranging competition Brandy Kay Riha whose arrangement of the Shawn Mendes song ?Stitches? demonstrated amazing a cappella craft and energy! Thanks to our judges Deke Sharon and Roger Emerson and congratulations to Brandy. You'll love sharing it with your students!

40 Fun Warm-Ups Using Songs from Across the United States-Keeping singers in our ensembles excited and energized during the warm-up process is a consistent hurdle for educators across the nation. By using songs that are indigenous to different parts of our country teachers in choral classrooms can help students prepare their minds bodies and voices while sharing a bit of our culture and history from different areas of the United States. All of the songs can be used with both inexperienced beginners and advanced singers. The lesson suggestions introduced with each song are intended to be aspringboard for teachers to modify and adapt to their own students' needs and skill levels. Each melody includes strategies that are accessible for those who are just learning how to use their voices and also for those more sophisticated singers who enjoy a good challenge. Keeping singers in our ensembles excited and energized during the warm-up process is a consistent hurdle for educators across the nation. By using songs that are indigenous to different parts of our country teachers in choral classrooms can help students prepare their minds bodies and voices while sharing a bit of our culture and history from different areas of the United States. All of the songs can be used with both inexperienced beginners and advanced singers. The lesson suggestions introduced with each song are intended to be aspringboard for teachers to modify and adapt to their own students' needs and skill levels. Each melody includes strategies that are accessible for those who are just learning how to use their voices and also for those more sophisticated singers who enjoy a good challenge.

This essential guide to GarageBand on iPad and iOS devices is your foundation for learning music production in the classroom. Written by Dr. Floyd Richmond, noted iPad music expert and the president of TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators), Learning Music with GarageBand on the iPad provides instant insight and wisdom through Dr. Richmond's many years of experience. With this book, students will be able to create music on a higher level than ever before regardless of the depth of their previous musical training. Includes over 40 GarageBand song files. Recording * Record digital audio * Record MIDI and virtual instruments * Record wherever your iOS device goes Performing with Smart Instruments * Perform in numerous styles for each instrument (keys, guitar, bass, percussion) * Perform with authentic musical gestures (keyboard arpeggiator, string articulations) * Perform chords of your choosing Teaching and Learning * Create iPad ensembles * Perform solos with included accompaniments * Create loop-based compositions / Divers

The Violin Concerto was commissioned by Stiftung Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival. It was first performed by Gidon Kremer (violin) and the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival Orchester conducted by DennisRussell Davies at the Musikhalle Hamburg Germany on 29 August 2003. Interpolated within this one-minute-one-movement layout is a recurrent refrain where the soloist articulates one of the basic harmonic foundations of anumber of the one minute sections (six dominant 7ths - on E F sharp C A B D) in an undisguised Bachian fashion. The slow arpeggios in the later variants of the refrain not unexpectedly find themselves sharing a bed with theopening of Berg's Violin Concerto. Nyman has effectively adopted Berg's orchestral template with two exceptions - the omission of the alto Saxophone and replaced Berg's Percussion section with Marimba and Vibraphone mallet instruments which intertwine with the soloist in the Concerto. Alban Berg's Violin Concerto was dedicated to 'the memory of an angel' Manon Gropius. Nyman's Concerto was dedicated to the memory of DanielToscan du Plantier a friend and neighbour - in Nyman's words 'certainly no angel but a major figure in the recording and film industries'. Arranged for solo Violin and Piano accompaniment the duration of thiswork is approximately: 25 minutes.

Uses: General Pentecost Unity StewardshipScripture: I Corinthians 12:1-11A fresh perspective on a treasured Scripture is the heart of this melodic choral anthem. A simple yet elegant tune deliversclearly the message of unity and sharing. A supportive and decorative piano part moves the piece forward and the well-crafted choral writing arranges for the success of your ensemble. Celebrate the diversity of our gifts anddiscover the union we have in the love of Christ! Duration: ca. 3:13.

Song for Sharing is a set of duet books that will give students and teachers four-hand material which they can share with their families and churches. Though many duet parts are included in all of the volumes the Songs forSharing series is designed to motivate the students even more. Hymns scripture songs and original pieces in a variety of styles are represented.

Duets for Classical Guitar 2. Solo guitar arrangements of classical works are often so complex that they exceed the capabilities of most guitarists. Fabian Payr?s Duets for Classical Guitar avoids this pitfall by sharing the original work between two guitars. In so doing, famous compositions?from stylistically varied periods and for a range of original instrumentations?are in some cases accessible to guitarists for the first time. The collection also includes well-known pieces from the demanding solo guitar repertoire that can be worked on by less advanced players thanks to this sharing approach.

A Musical for Young Voices-Please Santa bring a puppy this time. I know there's one that needs me! Singing children howling puppies and the one and only Santa Claus make a great combination for a holiday show. The local pound is overcrowded and in anuproar. Someone has eaten Buster Bulldog's supper Harold Hound Dog can't get any sleep and there's no room at all to run and play. It's just the pits in the pound! See how one family's trip to the pound on Christmas Eve makesdreams come true for these canine characters and children around the world. With a message of sharing caring and plenty of canine humor this holiday musical features five original songs and easy-to-learn rhyming dialog with over30 speaking parts. The ENHANCED Teacher Edition with Singer CD-ROM includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography helpful production guide with staging and costume suggestions teaching objectives linked to the NationalStandards for each song PLUS reproducible singer parts on the enclosed CD-ROM. Available separately: Teacher/Singer CD-ROM Preview CD (with vocals & dialog) Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages) Performance/AccompanimentCD and Classroom Kit (Teacher/Singer CD-ROM and P/A CD).Approximate Performance Time: 20 minutes. Suggested for grades K-3.

This anthem is a singular approach to sharing the resurrection moment. The lyric takes us on a series of scenes from Christ's life from manger to temple from Calvary to the Garden tomb. This anthem builds from quiet whispers tojoyful shouts of alleluia and affirms the living Christ with music of majesty and power. A bestseller offered for the first time with a revised score and a full orchestration and accompaniment track.Supports: John 20:1-10

In the immortal words of Spongebob Squarepants Christmas is about sharing and caring so don't be a jerk! This 50s style novelty song will bring a chuckle to your audience while reminding them to be nice to others! Availableseparately SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

In the immortal words of Spongebob Squarepants Christmas is about sharing and caring so don't be a jerk! This 50s style novelty song will bring a chuckle to your audience while reminding them to be nice to others! Availableseparately SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Check out the winning entry in our Noteflight A Cappella arranging competition Brandy Kay Riha whose arrangement of the Shawn Mendes song ?Stitches? demonstrated amazing a cappella craft and energy! Thanks to our judges Deke Sharon and Roger Emerson and congratulations to Brandy. You'll love sharing it with your students!