Matériel : Partition
SKU: AP.1-ADV6010
ISBN 9783892215301. UPC: 805095060102. English.
It is natural as we age to contemplate the finality of passing on, if not personally, then certainly as an effect from others around you whom have left this space. Having to endure the passing of family and friends is of course very trying. This is especially true when the perception is that someone passed before their time though there are those of us who believe in fate implying that the Force works in its own mysterious way. Composers often commemorate passings with music as a means to mourn and as well to celebrate the life of an individual who meant something to them. Such is the nature of this piece. Movement 1---Past uses as source material themes I wrote for my mother Frances and father Leo when they passed; movement 2---Present centers around a choral (Prayer for Mike) I wrote for my dear friend, saxophonist Michael Brecker when he passed a few years ago. This same period also saw the passing of other friends and associates whom I had known for years, all way too premature, beginning with JF Jenny Clarke and Bob Berg, Hans Gruber, Thomas Stowsand, David Baker, James Williams, Dennis Irwin, John Stubblefield. The final movement---Future is a requiem of sorts for all of us still here. With its improvisational character, it is meant to suggest the positive implications of living life to its fullest. Titles: Past * Present * Future.
SKU: HL.48016758
UPC: 073999488210. 8.5x11.0x0.08 inches.
Contents: Fancy Passing (Previn) * Passing Fancy (Previn) * Scherzino Op. 85, No. 4 (Raff) * Humoresque (Proctor).
SKU: AP.98-RWS190701
From the first rumbles of distant thunder to the fury of the storm, this composition by Heather Hoefle will engage your students and audience in musical imagery. Composed by a master teacher that works every day in the classroom, Passing Storm provides context and reinforcement of musical skills and concepts including articulation and dynamics. Your students will love this musical experience as they tell the story of the storm through their musical performance!
SKU: PE.EP68578
ISBN 9790300759630. English.
Of Time and Passing (2016) is a cycle of three choral songs written specifically for the London-based ensemble, VOCES8, taking into consideration their versatilityand ability to beautifully intone a range of vocal colors with precision and grace.
The first song, I. Life, sets my translation of the poem A Vida by Brazilian poet Olavo Bilac (1865-1918), a poet I discovered while studying Brazilian Portuguese at the University of Michigan. I was drawn both to the simplicity of the text and to the possibilities of teasing out dual contrasting moods. In the beginning and end, this song explores a texture that is very much alive: wave-like contours, throbbing sounds, and plenty of flowing movement. Rising eighth-note motives in particular emphasize the fleetingness of life. But in the middle of the song, the listener is given a slowed-down atmosphere to savor life's beauty.
II. To Everything a Season capitalizes on VOCES8's ability to effectively interpret popular genres a cappella. This ancient text is taken from Ecclesiastes (dated around 300 B.C.) but I set it to a modern, rhythmically-regular and percussive pop-style idiom. Since popular music in whatever era is designedto appeal to a specific ?present time?, it is by its very nature ephemeral, and therefore seemed an apt metaphor to evoke the transitory nature of seasons.
III. Into Your Hands, confines the writing into no more than four parts, often with octave unisons.This creates a more direct and word-focused setting in which the Psalmist?s urgent words are placed at the forefront. Largely homophonic, this song is at times chorale-like, at times madrigal-like,finall y relinquishing it?s tension into peaceful rest, proclaiming ?You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God??
- Daniel Knaggs
SKU: BT.MUSM570363247
English.
For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn (and sounds effects - a car horn, a slammable door, destructible crockery and a burstable balloon). Three movements, based on poems by Hilaire Belloc. 1. Hildebrand (who was frightened by a Passing Motor, and was brought to Reason) 2. Rebecca (who slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably) 3. George (Who played with a Dangerous Toy, and suffered a Catastrophe of considerable Dimensions).
SKU: BT.MUSM570363285
SKU: AP.12-057154312X
ISBN 9780571543120. English.
Collected for the first time in one volume, Passing A Message contains the lyrics to over 80 songs, with artwork and photographs, along with previously unseen notebook lyric drafts and drawings curated by Conor J. O'Brien, for his musical project, Villagers. Presented as a full-color hardback book, with a unique glow-in-the dark cover.To catch an epiphany before it flies away; to play with it, to prod it until it tickles you into submission---this is songwriting . . . This book is dedicated to anyone who has been touched by these strange little musical maps of mine. --- Conor J. O'Brien, Villagers.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7506
UPC: 805095075069. English.
Passing Glances by Ramon Rocker features a medium swing feel that is reminiscent of Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson. The main soli section features the two altos in a duet against the accompanying three other saxophones. Originally written for five saxophones (AATTBar), piano, guitar, double bass, and percussion, this arrangement works equally well using the optional parts for a trumpet/flugelhorn and trombone.
SKU: AP.12-0571543111
ISBN 9780571543113. English.
Collected for the first time in one volume, Passing A Message contains the lyrics to over 80 songs, with artwork and photographs, along with previously unseen notebook lyric drafts and drawings curated by Conor J. O'Brien, for his musical project, Villagers. Presented as a full-color hardback book, with a unique glow-in-the dark cover, this limited edition also contains the previously unreleased song, Pictures of the Floating World, as an exclusive 7 vinyl.
SKU: CL.RWS-1907-00
SKU: CF.YAS180
ISBN 9781491151457. UPC: 680160908950. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.
Matt Turner creates a light feel with catchy melodies in his composition,?Pioneer Hoedown.?This?spirited piece conjures the images and sounds of barn and prairie dances of the yesteryears.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 166). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 8391, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137144. Enjoy!.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the apassing of the baton.a Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67a101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1a66). A Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83a91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137a144. A Enjoy!.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the apassing of the baton.a Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67a101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1a66). A Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83a91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137a144. A Enjoy!.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67-101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1-66). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83-91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137-144. Enjoy!.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the passing of the baton. Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67-101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1-66). Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83-91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137-144. Enjoy!.Perform this piece with a great deal of energy; keep it light and joyful. The first four measures set the stage for the piece with the “passing of the baton.†Measure 2 should be of equal weight to m. 1, and m. 3 should be of equal weight to m. 2. Keep the energy flowing! Accentuate the legato nature of mm. 67–101 which is in contrast to the staccato nature of the beginning section (mm. 1–66).  Exaggerate the crescendo in mm. 83–91, and bring out the call and response in mm. 137–144.  Enjoy!
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: CF.YAS180F
ISBN 9781491151822. UPC: 680160909322. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.YAS182
ISBN 9781491151471. UPC: 680160908974. 9 x 12 inches. Key: G major.
The title, Live On, by Larry Clark, is taken from Chrissie Pinney's poem about grief and loss. The piece is meant to depict the personality of Linda Mann, to whom it is dedicated. The opening is poignant and pensive, followed by a whimsical theme which alludes to happy thoughts of a life well-lived. The piece builds to a triumphant?conclusion based on an augmented version of the theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Manns impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.
In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should depict Lindas personality - dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like. They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.
After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey. That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.
Live On
Now as I live on
Without you
I hope to keep
The pieces of you
That I loved so dearly
Your mannerisms
And compassionate character
And smiles through struggle
So that you
May live on too
-Chrissie Pinney
I reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.
The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.
After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.
It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.
Larry Clark
Lakeland, FL 2017
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017.A Linda Mannas impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.
In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should adepict Lindaas personality - dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.a They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.
After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.A That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.
A
I reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes.A She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.
After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time.A The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme.A This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.
aLarry Clark
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann's impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.
In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should depict Linda's personality - dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like. They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.
-Larry Clark
SKU: CF.YAS182F
ISBN 9781491151846. UPC: 680160909346. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.CPS240F
ISBN 9781491157879. UPC: 680160916474. 9 x 12 inches.
Composing this piece was an interesting process. A piece of a melody or an idea takes shape, and after writing it down, itas like planting a seed that starts to grow and develop. I got a snippet of a western idea and then thought of a monument in my hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia. The statue is called Madonna of the Trail. The history part of this piece started to take shape as I researched this statue. There are twelve of them located in twelve states where the Old Trail Road, or National Road, passes through. As the piece developed, I started to think about the travel of a pioneer woman and her family passing through various areas of our early country. The 3,000 mile coast-to-coast National road was realized in the early 1900s but was based on six trails that date back to the 1700s. After developing the introduction and theme to this concert band piece, the story began to take shape. The slower 3/4 section melody hints at Greensleeves (What Child Is This) which appropriately weaves itself into the mix. Finally heading further west into New Mexico, Arizona, and California, the melody takes on a Spanish flavor and returns to the main theme before its conclusion. Divisi parts that are optional can be utilized to add a richer sound. Feel free to experiment with octave changes in the woodwinds in the fuller sections, if students are comfortable playing up an octave. Always be aware of the musicality, blend, and especially legato playing when required.Composing this piece was an interesting process. A piece of a melody or an idea takes shape, and after writing it down, it's like planting a seed that starts to grow and develop. I got a snippet of a western idea and then thought of a monument in my hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia. The statue is called Madonna of the Trail. The history part of this piece started to take shape as I researched this statue. There are twelve of them located in twelve states where the Old Trail Road, or National Road, passes through. As the piece developed, I started to think about the travel of a pioneer woman and her family passing through various areas of our early country. The 3,000 mile coast-to-coast National road was realized in the early 1900s but was based on six trails that date back to the 1700s. After developing the introduction and theme to this concert band piece, the story began to take shape. The slower 3/4 section melody hints at Greensleeves (What Child Is This) which appropriately weaves itself into the mix. Finally heading further west into New Mexico, Arizona, and California, the melody takes on a Spanish flavor and returns to the main theme before its conclusion. Divisi parts that are optional can be utilized to add a richer sound. Feel free to experiment with octave changes in the woodwinds in the fuller sections, if students are comfortable playing up an octave. Always be aware of the musicality, blend, and especially legato playing when required.Composing this piece was an interesting process. A piece of a melody or an idea takes shape, and after writing it down, it’s like planting a seed that starts to grow and develop. I got a snippet of a western idea and then thought of a monument in my hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia. The statue is called Madonna of the Trail. The history part of this piece started to take shape as I researched this statue. There are twelve of them located in twelve states where the Old Trail Road, or National Road, passes through. As the piece developed, I started to think about the travel of a pioneer woman and her family passing through various areas of our early country. The 3,000 mile coast-to-coast National road was realized in the early 1900s but was based on six trails that date back to the 1700s. After developing the introduction and theme to this concert band piece, the story began to take shape. The slower 3/4 section melody hints at Greensleeves (What Child Is This) which appropriately weaves itself into the mix. Finally heading further west into New Mexico, Arizona, and California, the melody takes on a Spanish flavor and returns to the main theme before its conclusion. Divisi parts that are optional can be utilized to add a richer sound. Feel free to experiment with octave changes in the woodwinds in the fuller sections, if students are comfortable playing up an octave. Always be aware of the musicality, blend, and especially legato playing when required.
SKU: SS.50015420
Commissioned by and dedicated to the American Artists Series. Copyright 1977.
