SKU: HL.50495683
SETTIMINO PER ENSEMBLE CINESE OP. 22 (1995).
SKU: HL.152964
ISBN 9781941566152. UPC: 888680094683. 9.0x12.0x0.156 inches.
Whenever Sarah Vaughan sang, the reaction she would often inspire in was amazement. This collection features ten of her best in vocal arrangements with an accompanying CD containing a demonstration and play-along track for each song: Can't Get Out of This Mood * Whatever Lola Wants * Misty * Moonlight in Vermont * It Might As Well Be Spring * Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year * Lullaby of Birdland * Nice Work If You Can Get It * It's Alright with Me * Yesterdays.
SKU: FG.55011-567-5
ISBN 9790550115675.
Alex Freeman's (b. 1972) Cathedral of Spring for chamber choir (2019) to poems of e.e. cummings and Robert Frost was commissioned and premiered by Somnium Ensemble. The composer tells: For the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Somnium Ensemble (Finland), I was commissioned to write a piece with spring as a central theme. While contemplating that and perusing appropriate poetry, I was inspired by memories of the night-time sky in early spring--the warm air, the teeming, buzzing energy of life all around, and an expansive dome of stars overhead. I then imagined that moment in time as a kind of sacred space; this is the point where the cathedral notion came to mind. The frenetic and joyous poetry of e.e. cummings, from his Epithalamion, gives an exclamatory introduction to the set, followed by his vision of spring from the point of view of giddy children in his iconic poem, [in Just-]. We then take a moment to contemplate the ephemerality of all this beauty (spring giveth and spring taketh away, i.e. an offertorium of sorts); Robert Frost's Blue-Butterfly Day places us in a moment where, by chance, we find ourselves enveloped by a delicately fluttering swarm of butterflies. Peaceful and still, yet in constant flux, we spend a some time taking that phenomenon in, while also experiencing a twinge of the realisation that this is truly fleeting. The final movement, returning to a later stanza from Epithalamion, cummings's sparkling paean to May is set as a kind of final anthem..
SKU: HL.275905
ISBN 9781540026613. UPC: 888680745066. 9x12 inches. Lynda Lybeck-Robinson Late Elementary Level.
Nine piano solos with optional teacher duets by Lynda Lybeck-Robinson are presented in this Composer Showcase series volume. Includes: Cabin Dance • Cool, Shade! • Feels like Spring • Gold Creek • Little Bear Tango • Loon Song • Moongaze • Whispering Woods • The Wishing Trees.
SKU: AP.48033
ISBN 9781470642716. UPC: 038081554600. English.
The three movements of Spring Promises highlight the energy of spring that follows a long winter. The first movement, A Garden's Promise, features a lyrical melody line over a chord progression that includes a descending bass line. It portrays the beauty of the flowers that begin to appear with the warmer weather. Staccato fifths and grace notes suggest the image of Soft Rains in the A section of the second movement. Triplets in the B section give a stronger sense of movement. The final movement---Spring Fever!---is a rondo that uses root position and second inversion chords in a lively setting. The staccato chords alternate with more lyrical lines to provide contrast.
SKU: FJ.E1134
UPC: 241444419632. English.
Appropriately named, this colorful piece is a tone poem that evokes the earth awakening to spring. The lush harmonies exploit the full range of the keyboard with frequent modulations to new keys. The thematic material is seamlessly woven into both parts. Often the primo and secondo hands are very close to each other. The composer includes short phrases above the staff such as swaying branches, fragrant rain, and flowers blooming plus others to depict the various sense of spring. Good piece for an experienced duet team.
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SKU: HL.14015640
ISBN 9780853606314. UPC: 884088433413. 9.0x12.0x0.194 inches. English.
A superb collection of standard repertoire for the classical singer. Titles range from Baroque to late 19th century and titles often appear on the ABRSM singing syllabus.
SKU: KJ.SO233F
Beach Spring comes from The Sacred Harp, an American tunebook from 1844. The G Major opening theme, presented by the cellos, later modulates to C Major. First Position parts throughout, and simple rhythms make this accessible for beginning-level string orchestras.
SKU: MN.56-0111
UPC: 688670221323. English. Revelation 21:5-6.
Commissioned by Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, to mark the 30th anniversary of Senior Pastor George A. Mason, The Spring of the Water of Life is Howard Goodall’s jubilant anthem for SATB voices and organ. The music sets the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and George Herbert (God’s Grandeur and The Flower respectively), as well as words from Revelation, culminating in a triumphant finale. A trumpet part is also available separately.
SKU: CF.W2657
ISBN 9780825891120. UPC: 798408091125. 9 x 12 inches.
On May 29, 1913, an over-capacity audience in Paris’ Théâtre desChamps-Élysées witnessed an historical spectacle as they became a brutecatalyst in the most (in)famous opening night of the twentieth century.The Rite of Spring premiered that evening in the midst of a riot inspiredby the overwhelming primitivism both onstage and in the score.One-hundred plus years later, the music still incites the senses. The balletwas first published in 1914 in a reduction for two pianos, and serves asa basis for this arrangement. This edition is presented in honor of thecentennial of the ballet’s premiere, and is intended to give soloists andaccompanists a chance to perform this monumental work.On May 29, 1913, an over-capacity audience in Paris’ Théâtre des Champs-Élysées witnessedan historical spectacle as they became a brute catalyst in the most (in)famous opening nightof the twentieth century. The Rite of Spring premiered that evening in the midst of a riotinspired by the overwhelming primitivism both onstage and in the score. Subtitled “Picturesof Pagan Russia,†the ancient scenes were evoked using contemporary musical innovations,shattering expectations of a more traditional Ballet Russe production.How was an ancient ritual of sacrifice to the earth to be scored? The unevolved pesantecharacter of a village gathering was portrayed by odd time signatures and accents. Melodieswere geometrically woven as dissonant pastorales with grace-notes mimicking gutturalbreaks in primal voices. Instruments were orchestrated against the grain, straining soundsinto unrecognizable timbres. And just like the dancers on stage, musicians were organizedinto alternating groups often clashing with one another.One-hundred plus years later, the music still incites the senses. The ballet was first publishedin 1914 in a reduction for two pianos, and serves as a basis for this arrangement. This editionis presented in honor of the centennial of the ballet’s premiere, and is intended to give soloistsand accompanists a chance to perform this monumental work. Both movements may beplayed alone, and the first movement may also serve as a solo piece.
SKU: FJ.FJH2299
ISBN 9781619281691. UPC: 241444369906. English.
Quick Classics is a fun, motivating collection of piano solo arrangements that can be learned quickly and easily. There are 20 titles in this 32-page book with a variety of titles including: Die Forelle (The Trout); In the Hall of the Mountain King; Theme from the Surprise Symphony; Beethoven's 5th Symphony; and many more. Teachers can use this book as supplemental repertoire for late-elementary students, or sight-reading for more advanced students. Adults will also enjoy playing favorite melodies of familiar classical pieces.
