SKU: BT.0071-92-040-S
SKU: HL.48182624
UPC: 888680834548. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches.
Born in 1928, French composer and teacher, Jean Aubain studied with Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1955, he won the Premier Prix de Rome and his since composed many other prolific works, including Three Studies for Percussion and Piano. Composed in 1968, Three Studies for Percussion and Piano is made up of three movements; 1) Variations, 2) Scherzo, and 3) Final. With a typical performance lasting around seven minutes, Aubain's piece includes use of Timpani, Xylophone, Temple-Block, Tom-Toms, Vibraphone and Cymbals, as well as other Percussion instruments. For all advanced percussionists seeking solo performance repertoire, Aubain's Three Studies for Percussion and Piano is essential..
SKU: HL.14008433
ISBN 9780711968936.
This is effectively a work in three movements - Allegro, Andante cantabile and Presto - which Davies likens to 'three obstacle courses, bristling with technical difficulties'. However, as he goes on to say, 'young people are naturally gifted with extraordinary rhythmic skills which normally remain untapped'. Given the opportunity, older children have here the material for a highly arresting piece of music-making. Scoring also includes a small wood block, a small temple block and a small suspended cymbal. The xylophones are one each of the following: concert, soprano, alto and bass. The two glockenspiels are soprano and alto and the metallophones are bass and deep bass (a vibraphone may be used instead of the latter). These studies will provide a challenge to all percussionists, for whom there is a distinct shortage of suitable studies. Duration c. 5mins.
SKU: IS.FP4779EM
ISBN 9790365047796.
Evar ist de Roye's Three Movements for flute and piano join a group of concert miniatures in threes that many are familiar with - that of the Schumann Romances, Godard Suite, and Foss American Pieces. De Roye's delightful Three Movements, like the Schumann, are simple on first glance - but the melodies and swirls of notes within are so carefully composed that the appeal and level of music quickly becomes evident.
SKU: PR.11441684S
UPC: 680160625253. 9 x 12 inches.
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, the ensemble Music From China commissioned Chen Yi for a new work, which became Three Dances from China South, scored for Chinese instruments. Its three descriptive movements (Lions Playing Ball, Bamboo Dance, Lusheng Dance) are each inspired by folk dances from the southeastern provinces of China.My chamber ensemble work Three Dances From China South is commissioned by Music From China tocelebrate its 30th anniversary, and scored for Chinese traditional instruments dizi, erhu, pipa, and zheng. The commission has been made possible by the Chamber Music America Classical CommissioningProgram, with generous funding provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.  The world premiere is given at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall in New York City, on November 21, 2014.  My Three Dances From China South is dedicated to Susan Cheng, the founder and Executive Director of Music From China, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of MFC. There are three movements in my Three Dances From China South for dizi, erhu, pipa, and zheng.  Thematerial in the first movement Lions Playing Ball is drawn from a folk tune played in the accompanyingensemble for the folk dance under the same title in Chaozhou region in Guangdong province.  The image of the folk dance is vivid and entertaining.  The movement includes several variations on the theme.  The variation methods are inspired by the various rhythmic patterns used in the traditional ensemble playing. The melodic material features a special mode with a tritone interval taken from the folk tune.  There are also lyrical sections with polyphonic layers in the variations.The music in the second movement is inspired by the folk Bamboo Dance, which is popular in Li minoritypeople from Hainan Island in the south.  The aged old folk dance is for ritual ceremony and harvest celebration in the history, in which there are pairs of people holding the ends of the long bamboo rods and clapping them loudly in stable pulse, for groups of dancers to dance between the bamboo shapes on the floor, in musical rhythms and ensemble patterns.  A musical motive with a jumping interval and articulation is used throughout the movement.The third movement is called Lusheng Dance.  I have witnessed the folk dance performance of the Dong minority people in Guangxi province in the 1980’s.  The exciting scene inspired me to imitate the large lusheng ensemble playing style in my ensemble of four Chinese instrumental musicians without using the sheng (a wind instrument with metal pipes that is popular in concert music, and similar to the folk lusheng).  On top of the rhythmic patterns, I imitated a two--voice folk song of Zhuang minority people in the same province.  The melody is played by the leading erhu and dizi.—Chen Yi.
SKU: SU.80101495
Suite in Three Movements (2021) for harpsichord was commissioned by Scott Hyslop. The three movements take their inspiration and forms from early models. They combine allusions to common practice harmony with later harmonic and rhythmic elements. The first movement, Concerto, is in a bright, Italianate manner (not without a bit of humor). The animating contrast is between ripieno (ritornello) sections and filigree-driven solo episodes. The second movement, Arioso, is a lyric aria in which the baroque-like principal material is integrated with more varied harmonic excursions. The third movement, Sonata, is a vibrant binary movement in the manner of Domenico Scarlatti.Harpsichord Duration: 13’ Composed: 2021 Published by: Zimbel Press.
SKU: HL.35023464
UPC: 747510053477. 6.5x14.0x0.324 inches.
Commissione d for Together We Sing by the ACDA 2001 National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, “Three Movements for Advent†is a walk through music history with each movement standing out in its own distinct musical style. Each of the three movements could stand alone as an impressive Advent anthem, but the work in its entirety is an experience not to be missed.
SKU: CY.CC2623
Gounod's Three Romances Without Words arranged by Ralph Sauer are taken from a group of five similarly named Romances Without Words originally composed for Piano solo between 1861 and 1866. Four of them were later arranged for Violin and Piano.The three movements are titled:1. The Periwinkle (La Pervenche)2. The Brook (Le Ruisseau)3. The Evening (Le Soir)The three movements (all in bass clef) are very lyrical, about 8 minutes in length, and are perfect for intermediate and higher level performers to begin to learn the finer points of phrasing. The highest note is F-flat above the staff.
SKU: CY.CC2591
Gounod's Three Romances Without Words arranged by Ralph Sauer are taken from a group of five similarly named Romances Without Words originally composed for Piano solo between 1861 and 1866. Four of them were later arranged for Violin and Piano.The three movements are titled:1. The Periwinkle (La Pervenche)2. The Brook (Le Ruisseau)3. The Evening (Le Soir)The three movements (all in bass clef) are very lyrical, about 8 minutes in length, and are perfect for intermediate and higher level performers to begin to learn the finer points of phrasing. The highest note is G above middle C.
SKU: GI.G-317071
UPC: 073999179385.
Three contrasting movements for snare drum and tom tom entitled Dance, Interlude and March (fast, slow, fast). This work, requiring good control and technique, is performed as a recital and contest solo at the advanced high school/beginning college level. Click here for a YouTube video on Three Movements for Two Drums.
SKU: CY.CC2912
Phil Brink's new work for unaccompanied Bass Trombone is in three contrasting movements:1. Harmonies - subtitled The Trombone Strikes Bach is pensive in mood and in the style of an Unaccompanied Prelude by Bach.2. Balooze - subtitled A Sort of Soliloquoy is in a swung blues-style including a free cadenza-like introduction. It also includes a foot tapping accompaniment and multiphonics, reminiscent of Bernstein's Mippy II.3. Rhythmus - Movement At High Speed, the finale is in a Presto tempo with lots of technical wizardry for the performer.This very fine work of about 7-minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.The live sample sound track featuring a portion of each movement is performed on the Bass Trombone by the composer himself, Phil Brink.
SKU: AP.42141S
UPC: 038081479248. English.
Three brief movements from Handel's most famous and most frequently performed work have been set in B-flat for your beginners without the need for accidentals. It is a joy to be able to offer first-hand sections of this revered classic (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: GI.G-317072
ISBN 9780634030154. UPC: 073999864229.
Three contrasting and challenging movements that contain many contemporary compositional devices. This work, which requires advanced technical and musical proficiency, is ideal for university recital or jury exams.
SKU: HL.49046117
ISBN 9790001205269. UPC: 842819102847. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Igor Stravinsky's masterpiece Symphony in Three Movements has been part of the standard orchestral repertoire of classical modernism since its premiere. The version for 2 pianos by Richard Rijnvos is neither a reduction nor an arrangement. Rather, it is an exact transcription of the orchestral score, in which all voices and melodic lines are preserved.
SKU: HL.14026768
UPC: 884088805241. 8.5x11.0x0.039 inches.
SKU: BT.AMP-461-010
English-German-French- Dutch.
‘Three City Sketches’ was commissioned for Soli Deo Gloria Alkmaar from the Netherlands. The work’s three movements depict different aspects of the orchestra’s hometown. This is an exciting and epic piece for a contest or thematic concert. Three City Sketches werd geschreven in opdracht van Soli Deo Gloria Alkmaar. De drie delen van de compositie verklanken verschillende aspecten van de thuisstad van het orkest. Een enerverend, indrukwekkend werk voor een concours of een themaconcert! Die drei Sätze von Three City Sketches beschreiben drei Aspekte der Stadt Alkmaar: In New Horizons“ bricht ein Zug ins Unbekannte auf. Tower Music“ bezieht sich auf ein Werk eines Organisten aus Alkmaar. 8th October 1573“ erzählt schließlich die Geschichte vom Sieg des Fürsten von Oranien über Spanien. Ein episches Werk, das sich bestens für Wettbewerbe und thematische Konzerte eignet. Les trois mouvements de l’œuvre dépeignent des aspects différents de la ville d'Alkmaar (Pays-Bas). « New Horizons », nous met en mouvement, tel le départ d’un train. « Tower Music » fait référence une œuvre d’un des anciens organistes de l’église d’Alkmaar. La victoire du Prince d’Orange contre l’Espagne conclu cette composition captivante et épique. Three City Sketches (Tre schizzi della citt ) è stato commissionato per l’Associazione Soli Deo Gloria di Alkmaar nei Paesi Bassi. I tre movimenti dell'opera raffigurano diversi aspetti della citt dove risiede l'orchestra. Un pezzo emozionante ed epico per un concorso o un concerto a tema.
SKU: PR.114410790
ISBN 9781491112687. UPC: 680160015580. 9 x 12 inches.
THREE MYSTERIES OF NAGASAKI was inspired by the eerie darkness and ambiguous bells of the oldest Western church in Japan. Dorff’s program note describes impressions of his visit to Nagasaki while withholding any explanation of the three movements. The 13-minute work is a duo for violin and one percussionist, with an array of pitched and unpitched ringing metallic instruments plus bass drum.THREE MYSTERIES OF NAGASAKI was inspired by the ambiguous bells of the oldest Western church in Japan.In an island nation that used to thrive on isolation from the rest of the world, Nagasaki has long been a vulnerable exception. From the 16th through 19th centuries, it was Japan’s only international port, open to Portuguese and Dutch traders. From this sole crossroads, Christianity (along with European food, flowers, and language) began flowing into the otherwise insular culture. The US Navy’s presence in the 1800s added to Nagasaki being Japan’s exposed Achilles’ heel, which may be why Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is set in this city, with Cho-Cho-San’s vulnerability symbolizing the risk of openness to Western influence.I’ve had occasion to visit Nagasaki, and have never felt so haunted. Aside from the unspeakable atrocity of 1945 and the lasting presence of that horror, there also remains a mysterious air of not really being in pure Japan, or in the present day. Nowhere was this more obvious than within the Ōura Basilica, the earliest Christian church built in Japan. Decades after visiting the basilica, I still recall its oddly distorted and slowly pealing bells, and timeless incense floating in relative darkness. The mysterious bells have stayed with me both for their own sonority, and as a subconscious reminder of everything Nagasaki is and was.Composed for a violinist-percussionist couple who ended a decades-long relationship just as I completed the work (and never performing it), it was originally called simply THREE MYSTERIES; I couldn’t make a direct reference in the title because it felt too raw. Looking back years later, the updated title THREE MYSTERIES OF NAGASAKI seems to ask more questions than it answers.
