In Pace

SKU: HL.14048097

6.75x9.75x0.056 inches.

For unaccompanied SSAA.

First performed on 4th February 2011, at Theatre du Chatelet, Paris by Maitrise de Radio France conducted by Sofi Jeannin.

Esa-Pekka Salonen - Dona Nobis Pacem by musicroom

SKU: HL.44010908

UPC: 884088585389. 9x12 inches. Mike Hannickel and Amy Adam.

You can't lose when you get your administrators or other staff members involved in your performance. “Teachers from Outer Space” is a hilarious comedy skit for band that lets three or more of your staff members temporarily become outer space aliens and use every corny outer space joke in the book! If you are looking for a funny contrast highlight – greetings Earthling, you've found it!

SKU: HL.48188488

UPC: 888680866952. 8.5x11.75x0.543 inches.

“Composed in 1978 by Henri Dutilleux, Timbres, Space, Movement is a work for Orchestra, also named ?The starry night? after a painting by Van Gogh. It was commisioned by Mstislav Rostropovich for the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington and is dedicated to Charles Münch. This great orchestral work lasts approximately 20 minutes and depicts the content of the painting. It is written for a full orchestra without Violins or Violas. A sketch of the placement of the instruments is given in the book as its disposition differs from a full orchestra: The Cellos placed in a half-circle in front of the conductor. The Cellos represents the space with twirling solos and more stagnant sections while the lack of Violins and Violas is for the quiet and motionless part of the painting. The solo of the Winds and Drums characterizes the clouds and the light of the moon and the stars. It is divided in two parts: 1. Nébuleuse (Nebula) and 2.Constellations, which are divided by a Cello interlude. Henri Dutilleux was internationally acclaimed for his work winning prizes such as the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society and the UNESCO's International Rostrum of Composers, amongst many others. His work also includes a Piano sonata, two symphonies, the Violin concerto 'L'arbre des songes' (The tree of dreams) and the Cello concerto 'Tout un monde lointain' (A whole distant word).”.

SKU: HL.44010544

UPC: 884088481544. 9.75x13.5x1.092 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Wer gerat nicht ins Traumen beim Blick hinauf in den Himmel, beim Anblick der glitzernden Weiten? Aerospace ist das Praludium zu einer geplanten grossen Symphony of Space für Symphonisches Blasorchester und einer Reihe von Choren. Die Musik refl ektiert die Zeitspanne von vor der Entstehung der Erde bis zur Erforschung des Weltalls. Auf der parallel zur Auff ührung abspielbaren CD hort man die originale Aufnahme von Neil Armstrong, als er zum ersten Mal den Mond betrat.

Aerospace est une commande du Groupement Regional des Federations Musicales de Midi-Pyrenees. Elle fut donnee en creation par l'Orchestre d'Harmonie Regional de Midi-Pyrenees durant l'ete 2005. L'espace, les planetes, les etoiles et les constellations ont inspire de nombreux artistes depuis des siecles. Comment ne pas rever face au spectacle unique de cette immensite etincelante qui restera une eternelle conquete pour l'homme ? / << J'ai toujours eprouve une fascination pour l'Univers, une passion soudee dans mes racines ancrees a Toulouse, berceau des plus grandes industries europeennes de l'aerospatiale. Aerospace est une œuvre orchestrale quis'inscrit dans un vaste projet auquel j'ai voue une affection toute particuliere : la creation d'une grande Symphonie de l'Espace (Symphony of Space) pour Grand Orchestre d'Harmonie et Chœurs. Elle est la premiere pierre de l'edifice, le prelude qui contient la thematique sur laquelle est basee le developpement de la symphonie. La musique porte en elle de nombreuses impressions et images ; la creation du Monde, la Lune se devoile petit a petit, on entend la phrase historique* de Neil Armstrong, et nous cherchons a percer les mysteres de l'immensite de l'Univers... >> Maxime Aulio / * sur CD inclus.

SKU: HL.4002119

UPC: 073999263251. 11x17 inches.

This large-scale three-movement work, commissioned by Ray Cramer and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble, embodies the transformation of silence into sound. The opening movement is sparse, utilizing mallet percussion, harp, and piano to create a floating sense of timelessness. Featuring extensive solo flute, this floating texture gradually builds over several minutes, ultimately launching itself into a grandiose, warm, harmonically consonant blanket of sound. The second movement continues the focus on solo flute, and again opens slowly, gradually gaining momentum, but at a faster pace than in the first movement. The music spirals upward and outward, but instead of reaching a plateau, winds itself out and comes to a grinding halt in the upper range of the ensemble. Five brief, solemn chords conclude the movement, which immediately erupts into Movement III, music of unceasing, unsettling, motion, propelled by a driving ostinato which is repeatedly interrupted by bittersweet moments of lyricism, all the while pushing toward an unforgiving climax. The movements may also be performed separately. There is no explicit narrative to the piece, though many particular elements do have personal quasi-biographical significance. Ultimately, this is music of both personal and musical transformation.

NOTE: This work is available as a rental item directly from the composer. For details, e-mail rental@stevenbryant.com. The score is also available separately for purchase from Hal Leonard.