Format : Score|Score and Parts
SKU: PE.EP72698A
ISBN 9790577010519. 210 x 297mm inches. English.
Commissioned by Making Music with funds from the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Foundation
First performance: 12th March 2016, Waltham Singers, conducted by Andrew Fardell, King Edward's Grammar School, Chelmsford.
Music runs through the story of Arion, which begins with a singing competition in Sicily. Arion wins the prize, and this puts his life in danger: his newfound wealth excites the Greed of the sailors who are supposed to be bringing him back to Corinth, and they threaten to kill him. They allow Arion to sing one last song, and the power of his singing attracts dolphins to the ship. At The End of his song, he jumps overboard, and one of the dolphins carries him to safety. So Arion’s musical gift gets him into trouble, but it is also his salvation.
The idea of being rescued by a music-loving dolphin is very appealing. In Robert Graves’ account of the myth, the dolphin could not bear to be parted from Arion, and accompanied him back to court, where “it soon succumbed to a life of luxury.” However, Herodotus says that, after his rescue and return to Corinth, Arion failed to return the dolphin to the sea, and it died there. Apollo placed the dolphin among the stars, and next to it, Arion’s lyre, in recognition of his musical skill. This is one of the mythical explanations of the origins of the constellations Delphinus and Lyra.
It seems natural to sing a story that has singing at its heart. When I was asked by the Nicholas Berwin Charitable Trust to write a choral work for Making Music, something that would be within reach of many choirs, and involve children, this story struck me as ideal: the men of the chorus could be the bloodthirsty sailors, and the women could create an atmosphere of mystery for the arrival of the dolphins, represented by children’s voices. There would be one solo voice: Arion, the marvellous singer. Andrew Fardell, the conductor who was advisor to this commission, had suggested that I might use the same instrumentation as a popular arrangement of Orff’s Carmina Burana, a work that, as well as using children’s chorus, features a solo countertenor. I thought the magical, otherworldly quality of this voice would help to convey the extraordinary effect Arion’s singing had on all who heard it.
- Jonathan Dove
SKU: XC.MSO2202FS
12 x 9 inches.
String of Dolphins is going to be a piece that stands the test of time. Based on such a simple bit of imagery, composer Yukiko Nishimura crafts a new work that can only be described as masterful!
SKU: XC.MSO2202
SKU: HL.7013016
UPC: 888680703233. 9.0x12.0x0.246 inches.
This American popular song is a “must know†in the jazz standard repertoire. Arranged here in a smooth samba groove, Mike Tomaro takes full advantage of the six horn format. Includes flexible solo space for any player.
SKU: HL.262864
UPC: 888680728366. 5.0x5.0x0.148 inches.
Reminiscent of the Gene Puerling/Singers Unlimited arrangement, this new realization alternates between standard swing and a soft samba feel. There is ample room for both singers and players to step out with solos and improvisations.
SKU: HL.49002302
ISBN 9790220101397. 9.25x12.0x0.04 inches. English.
A Bird You will never rise up again * For a Fountain O wanderer rest your tired limbs * A Dolphin No more exulting in the calm sea.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7512
UPC: 805095075120. English.
The tenor saxophone and piano are featured soloists in this Herbie Hancock classic, Dolphin Dance, arranged by Jim McNeely. Professionals as well as school bands will have fun with this medium swing chart. Originally written for five saxophones (SAATBar), piano, guitar, double bass, and percussion, this arrangement works equally well using the optional parts for a trumpet/flugelhorn and trombone.
SKU: HL.1046622
ISBN 9781705172919. UPC: 196288091806. 9.0x12.0x0.1 inches.
Kids of all ages love animals, humor, and secrets! These 10 charming and inventive songs are perfect for injecting fun and singing into a piano lesson. Titles: One Smart Octopus â?¢ Porcupine Pal â?¢ Dolphin Love â?¢ Caterpillar Crawl â?¢ Cool as a Puffin â?¢ Pigs with Pearls â?¢ Squirrel Problems â?¢ The Difference Between My Cat and a Lion â?¢ Crows Have All Their Marbles, and as a bonus: Shark!
SKU: AP.34339
ISBN 9780739066836. UPC: 038081382098. English.
This value collection features ten outstanding big band jazz ensemble arrangements at the medium difficulty level. The charts are written by experienced educational jazz arrangers and composers in a variety of styles and tempos: swing, ballad, and jazz-rock. Books are available for full instrumentation---5/4/4/4, plus optional books for flute, horn in F, 1st /2nd /3rd baritone horn T.C., and tuba. The conductor book includes full-length recordings of all arrangements to listen to, study, and use as a resource. Titles: Get it On, Greensleeves, Jumpin' at the Woodside, Just in Time, Lester Leaps In, My Foolish Heart, Oh, Lady be Good!, On Green Dolphin Street, Summertime, and This Can't be Love.
SKU: HL.275651
ISBN 9781540026385. UPC: 888680744694. 9.0x12.0x0.13 inches. Book with Online Media.
Today's best way to practice jazz! Accurate, easy-to-read lead sheets and professional, customizable audio tracks accessed online for 10 songs. The interactive, online audio interface includes: tempo control; looping; buttons to turn each instrument on or off; lead sheet with follow-along marker; and melody performed by a saxophone or trumpet on the head in and head out. The full stereo tracks can also be downloaded and played off-line. Separate lead sheets are included for C, B-flat, E-flat and Bass Clef instruments. This volume includes 10 songs: Ceora * Dat Dere * Dolphin Dance * Equinox * Jeannine * Recorda Me * Stolen Moments * Tom Thumb * Up Jumped Spring * Windows.
