After being given a year to live, 17-year old Zach Sobiech wrote a powerful goodbye song that quickly gained international attention in the form of celebrity tribute videos and other high-profile covers. Zach passed away in 2013, but his legacy lives on in this positive message of hope. A portion of the royalties from this arrangement will be donated to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund. / Choeur SAB
SKU: HL.4005702
UPC: 888680896980. 9.0x12.0x0.051 inches.
The third movement of Robert Buckley's grandly cinematic suite describing impressions of the “seas†of the moon, Sea of Clouds, was inspired by a series of paintings done by Claude Monet in the London fog. Monet captured the gradations of light as it was affected by fog with ghostly images sifting through. This movement is mostly subdued and dreamlike–the music ebbing and flowing and eventually building to a vast wall of sound and then dissolving into silence. Dur: 5:05.
SKU: HL.4005928
UPC: 888680944988. 9.0x12.0x0.07 inches.
Commissioned by The American School of the Hague (near Amsterdam), 'To Dance With Storm Clouds' is a dynamic and evocative work that affords directors the opportunity to teach 3/4 at a brisk (and exciting) tempo! The brief lyrical middle section showcases a baritone or tenor sax soloist, and allows players to focus on a warm and blended tone. The fast section returns for a powerful ending, closing out an exhilarating emotional ride! Dur: 3:15.
SKU: BT.AMP-402-130
English-German-French-Dutch.
With Clouds Descending is a fantasy on the powerful Advent hymn Helmsley which is long associated with another Advent hymn - Wesley’s Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. The hymn tune is divided into an introduction and three complete verses of Helmsley, which surround a slower central section, whose melody is derived from the last line of the hymn tune. Philip Sparke’s grade 4 arrangement of this majestic piece for Brass Band is equally suitable as a concert opener or a main concert piece.With Clouds Descending is een fantasie op de krachtige adventshymne Helmsley, die lang is gekoppeld aan een andere adventshymne, te weten Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. Deze hymne van Sparke is onderverdeeld in een inleiding en drie volledige verzen van Helmsley. De componist schreef dit majestueuze werk voor brassband in graad 4. Mooi als openingswerk maar ook als concertwerk. With Clouds Descending (Mit den Wolken herabsteigen“) ist eine Fantasie, die auf der ausdruckvollen Adventshymne Helmsley basiert; letztere wird wiederum schon lange mit Wesleys Adventshymne Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending in Verbindung gebracht. Philip Sparkes mittelschweres Arrangement dieses majestätischen Stückes für Blasorchester eignet sich gleichermaßen als Konzerteröffnungsstück oder als Hauptwerk eines Konzerts. With Clouds Descending est une fantaisie basée sur le profond cantique de l’Avent Helmsley associé depuis longtemps un autre cantique de l’Avent Lo ! He Comes with Clouds Descending de Wesley. Le cantique est divisé en une introduction et trois couplets complets de Helmsley, entourant une section centrale plus lente dont la mélodie est dérivée de la dernière ligne du cantique. L’arrangement de niveau 4 de Philip Sparke de ce morceau majestueux pour orchestre est aussi convenable pour l’ouverture d’un concert que comme pièce principale.
SKU: BT.AMP-402-140
With Clouds Descending is a fantasy on the powerful Advent hymn Helmsley which is long associated with another Advent hymn - Wesley’s Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. The hymn tune is divided into an introduction and three completeverses of Helmsley, which surround a slower central section, whose melody is derived from the last line of the hymn tune. Philip Sparke’s grade 4 arrangement of this majestic piece for Concert Band is equally suitable as a concert opener or amain concert piece.With Clouds Descending is een fantasie op de krachtige adventshymne Helmsley, die lang is gekoppeld aan een andere adventshymne, te weten Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. Deze hymne van Sparke is onderverdeeld in eeninleiding en drie volledige verzen van Helmsley. De componist schreef dit majestueuze werk voor harmonieorkest in graad 4. Mooi als openingswerk maar ook als concertwerk.With Clouds Descending (Mit den Wolken herabsteigen“) ist eine Fantasie, die auf der ausdruckvollen Adventshymne Helmsley basiert; letztere wird wiederum schon lange mit Wesleys Adventshymne Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descendingin Verbindung gebracht. Philip Sparkes mittelschweres Arrangement dieses majestätischen Stückes für Blasorchester eignet sich gleichermaßen als Konzerteröffnungsstück oder als Hauptwerk eines Konzerts.With Clouds Descending est une fantaisie basée sur le profond cantique de l’Avent Helmsley associé depuis longtemps un autre cantique de l’Avent - Lo ! He Comes with Clouds Descending de Wesley. Le cantique est divisé en uneintroduction et trois couplets complets de Helmsley, entourant une section centrale plus lente dont la mélodie est dérivée de la dernière ligne du cantique. L’arrangement de niveau 4 de Philip Sparke de ce morceau majestueux pour orchestred’harmonie est aussi convenable pour l’ouverture d’un concert que comme pièce principale.
SKU: BT.AMP-402-010
With Clouds Descending is a fantasy on the powerful Advent hymn Helmsley which is long associated with another Advent hymn - Wesley’s Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. The hymn tune is divided into an introduction and three completeverses of Helmsley, which surround a slower central section, whose melody is derived from the last line of the hymn tune. Philip Sparke’s grade 4 arrangement of this majestic piece for Concert Band is equally suitable as a concert opener or amain concert piece.With Clouds Descending is een fantasie op de krachtige adventshymne Helmsley, die lang is gekoppeld aan een andere adventshymne, te weten Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. Deze hymne van Sparke is onderverdeeld in eeninleiding en drie volledige verzen van Helmsley. De componist schreef dit majestueuze werk voor harmonieorkest in graad 4. Mooi als openingswerk maar ook als concertwerk.With Clouds Descending (Mit den Wolken herabsteigen“) ist eine Fantasie, die auf der ausdruckvollen Adventshymne Helmsley basiert; letztere wird wiederum schon lange mit Wesleys Adventshymne Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descendingin Verbindung gebracht. Philip Sparkes mittelschweres Arrangement dieses majestätischen Stückes für Blasorchester eignet sich gleichermaßen als Konzerteröffnungsstück oder als Hauptwerk eines Konzerts.With Clouds Descending est une fantaisie basée sur le profond cantique de l’Avent Helmsley associé depuis longtemps un autre cantique de l’Avent Lo ! He Comes with Clouds Descending de Wesley. Le cantique est divisé en uneintroduction et trois couplets complets de Helmsley, entourant une section centrale plus lente dont la mélodie est dérivée de la dernière ligne du cantique. L’arrangement de niveau 4 de Philip Sparke de ce morceau majestueux pour orchestred’harmonie est aussi convenable pour l’ouverture d’un concert que comme pièce principale.
SKU: BT.AMP-402-030
SKU: CF.CPS224
ISBN 9781491152508. UPC: 680160910007.
Rainbow in the Clouds is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the 19th century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. Composer Carol Brittin Chambers was inspired by poetic Maya Angelou to create of setting of this beautiful song. It is lush and beautiful throughout and will highlight the musicianship of your students. This would serve as a welcome change of pace piece on your program for concert or contest.Rainbow in the Clouds was commissioned by the Pflugerville Middle School Wind Ensemble in Pflugerville, Texas, directed by Shauna Satrom. The piece premiered in May 2017, in memory and celebration of Luis Ham, who was an Assistant Principal at Pflugerville Middle School.This piece is based on an old traditional spiritual, possibly an African-American song from the nineteenth century, entitled God Put a Rainbow in the Clouds. The first time I heard reference to this song was in a Maya Angelou video, in which she sings a portion of it: “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, Oh, God put a rainbow in the clouds.†In the video, Dr. Angelou honors those who have demonstrated kindness to her in the past, and she suggests that we all try to be a blessing to others. The Pflugerville community believed that Mr. Ham, with his positive outlook, was definitely a “rainbow in the clouds†for other people.The piece begins with a full ensemble introduction, followed by a woodwind treatment of the first verse with a fairly reserved tempo and straight eighth-note rhythm. When brass pick up the melody on the second phrase, we start to hear the song more like the original spiritual, with dotted-eighth, sixteenth rhythms. The middle section of the piece at m. 22 begins to move at a slightly quicker tempo, and the mood becomes lighter. This section becomes a call-and-response between a euphonium solo and upper woodwinds. The final section of the piece involves everyone playing together joyously and full, eventually winding down with two more solo statements in flute and euphonium.Note to the Conductor:Use this piece to introduce or reinforce the following musical concepts:Lyrical, expressive playing varied stylesSolo responsibilitiesKey changes, tempo changes.
SKU: CF.YPS253F
ISBN 9781491161920. UPC: 680160920600.
A brief introduction sets the mood for this hauntingly beautiful piece. As gentle breezes begin to blow on the surface, the clouds above begin appear in an array of different formations. The clouds float slowly from east to west, as if in an Impressionistic painting. This is one of nature's beautiful settings, and one can seemingly follow the clouds for hours. From a young player's vantage point they must confidently play the intentional dissonance on the third beat of measures 10, 14, 42 and 46. Once they get used to the sound it should become an enjoyable dissonance. In measures 25 to 27, balance the flutes and clarinets so the volume level is consistent between both parts. In general, the piece should be performed at a very relaxed pace, but a disciplined steady beat will be necessary to keep the sixteenth notes even and relaxed at measures 29 through 34. The final chord is a Bb major 7, and the clarinets and alto saxes should be equal in volume before the gradual fade.A brief introduction sets the mood for this hauntingly beautiful piece. As gentle breezes begin to blow on the surface, the clouds above begin appear in an array of different formations. The clouds float slowly from east to west, as if in an Impressionistic painting. This is one of nature's beautiful settings, and one can seemingly follow the clouds for hours.From a young player's vantage point they must confidently play the intentional dissonance on the third beat of measures 10, 14, 42 and 46. Once they get used to the sound it should become an “enjoyable dissonance.†In measures 25 to 27, balance the flutes and clarinets so the volume level is consistent between both parts. In general, the piece should be performed at a very relaxed pace, but a disciplined steady beat will be necessary to keep the sixteenth notes even and relaxed at measures 29 through 34. The final chord is a Bb major 7, and the clarinets and alto saxes should be equal in volume before the gradual fade.
SKU: CF.CPS224F
ISBN 9781491153185. UPC: 680160910687.
SKU: BT.MUSM570365623
English.
James Weeks ' Two Perscriptions for Piano. I - Gloomy Clouds (2002/4) II Ring (2002/3) ' Perscription is 'writing-through' (reading done with the pen). Gloomy Clouds dissolves the notes of Liszt's Nuages Gris into contrapuntal nebulae; Ring is a series of four canons on Howard Skempton's chordal Ring in the Valiant. ' - James Weeks.
SKU: HL.149112
UPC: 888680079871. 9.0x12.0x0.013 inches. Randall Hartsell Later Elementary Level.
A dreamy piece with an impressionist bent, perfect for the young, imaginative performer. Requires precise pedaling. Key: G Major.
