20th Century American Composers - Intermediate Level Piano

SKU: CF.AS66F

ISBN 9781491154649. UPC: 680160913190. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

The new Masterworks Series by Carl Fischer Music will showcase arrangements of 20th Century American composers. Symphony No. 2 by Howard Hanson is one of the most popular American Symphonies ever written, and is played regularly by major symphony orchestras around the world. It was originally commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 1930, where it was given its first performance. The work was most famously used in the end credits of the movie Alien in 1979. This arrangement focuses on the hauntingly beautiful second theme of the first movement. After being stated in the key of E-flat Major, it provides a contrasting section before returning in the key of D-flat Major. Cellos are featured prominently in tenor clef, and often cover the soaring horn solos from the original. Musicians will experience true symphonic beauty in this exquisite arrangement for strings and harp.
The new Masterworks Series by Carl Fischer Music will showcase arrangements of 20th Century American composers. Symphony No. 2 by Howard Hanson is one of the most popular American Symphonies ever written, and is played regularly by major symphony orchestras around the world. It was originally commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 1930, where it was given its first performance. The work was most famously used in the end credits of the movie Alien in 1979. This arrangement focuses on the hauntingly beautiful second theme of the first movement. After being stated in the key of E-flat Major, it provides a contrasting section before returning in the key of D-flat Major. Cellos are featured prominently in tenor clef, and often cover the soaring horn solos from the original. Musicians will experience true symphonic beauty in this exquisite arrangement for strings and harp.

SKU: HL.9971701

ISBN 9781458425171. UPC: 884088645380. 9.0x12.0x2.937 inches. John Jacobson/Roger Emerson.

Celebrate the American Century and the character of a nation that had become a world power and defender of freedom and liberty. By the beginning of the 20th Century, America was turning into a place where everybody wanted to be! From World War I through the Great Depression, war and peace to abundant harvests, America rolled up its sleeves and got to work. Its leaders challenged the nation to set lofty goals, and by 1969 the first American walked on the moon. Present a century of American history on stage with this 35-minute musical revue featuring 8 original songs and some traditional favorites, with connecting script and over 65 speaking parts, designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Student Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Student book, 1 Preview CD, Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (1 Teacher, 20 Student books, P/A CD). Performance Time: approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

SKU: HL.645631

ISBN 9781495081576. UPC: 008148006052. 9.0x12.0x0.127 inches.

John W. Schaum presents 12 original compositions by famous Americans for the advanced pianist including: Samuel Barber: Love Song; Cecil Burleigh: Mazurka, Op. 3 #3; Abram Chasins: Prelude in C Minor, Op. 13 #1; James Francis Cooke: Twilight at Carcassonne; Zez Confrey: After Theater Tango; James P. Dunn : Bewitched; Howard Hanson: Impromptu, Op. 19 #1; Edward B. Hill: March of the Mountains, Op. 7 #4; Alan Hovhaness: Fire Dance; Henry Holden Huss: Gipsy Dance; A. Walter Kramer: Silhouette; Nicholas Slonimsky: Dreams and Drums.