Make a Joyful Sound

SKU: LO.20-1233L

UPC: 000308061185.

Hymn to Joy, Llanfair, and St Kevin are intertwined in this setting, which is not only quite accessible, but will also make your group sound extremely proficient.

SKU: GI.G-CD-492

Known for his wonderfully accessible writing for choral ensembles, Father O'Brien produces another excellent collection with Maker of Heaven and Earth. From the joyfulness of weddings to the solemn reflection of Good Friday, this inspired new collection is filled with liturgically sound pieces for cantor, choir, and assembly. Faith, Hope, and Love puts a lovely melody to the I Corinthians Scripture and can be performed by choir or as a solo. For Holy Week, Tree of Life and Glory and This Is My Example are ideal for the Mass of the Lord's Supper, while O'Brien's setting of Psalm 22, My God, My God and Hosanna are perfect for Passion (Palm) Sunday and Good Friday.

SKU: CL.012-3380-75

Bound together by great compositional writing, memorable themes and interesting percussion parts, this joyous creation is the perfect selection for contest and festival use. As always, the overall sound of your ensemble will be enhanced by the attention to detail that is a trademark of Swearingen's unique ability to score for band. An emotional and stirring middle section provides a wonderful opportunity for solo trumpet and the celebratory ending will leave your audience breathless and wanting for more. Absolutely stunning!

About C.L. Barnhouse Spotlight Series

The Barnhouse Spotlight series includes publications for solo instruments with concert band accompaniment. These publications are designed to feature outstanding members of your band as soloist, and to provide unique and entertaining programming options. Solo parts are graded more difficult than the band accompaniments

SKU: HP.1577

UPC: 763628115777.

An original composition A mood of joy is set with melody, harmony, keys and techniques used. Arranged for 2-3 octaves and 4-5 octaves.

SKU: CL.023-3829-01

Incorporating two traditional favorites, Hark The Herald, Angels Sing and O Come, All Ye Faithful, this holiday medley makes real Christmas music accessible to the young player. Creative scoring brings out the best of these favorites without the usual technical and range requirements. Great choice for your young band holiday concert!

SKU: GI.G-7172

UPC: 785147717232. English.

Yes, it’s liturgical. Songs like Come, Taste and See, “Hold Us, Jesus,” and “Go Out to the World” will have your cantors, choirs, and assemblies raising their voices. Is this collection good for listening? You bet! “In Your Presence” is inspirational, “Can You See God” is convincing. Some might say there’s a good deal of originality with a slight touch of cleverness in de Silva’s text writing. The verses for “Make a Joyful Noise,” for example, are taken from the Beatitudes, while the refrain draws its inspiration from Psalm 100—a skillful combination. The music is solid, yet fresh, with a contemporary sound. The melodies are memorable, you’ll come away humming the tunes. We’re certain this new release will cross generational lines as well. Both the young and the not-so-young love the fine work Chris is doing at his parish, St. Brendan’s, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We have a feeling your whole parish family will love Chris’s compositions as well. These new songs definitely deserve a listen, and for a very good reason. There’s a lot of “contemporary” music available these days that makes for great listening. But with de Silva there’s a difference—with de Silva, folks just can’t help but sing along. This is Chris’s first collection with GIA, and we warmly welcome him to the GIA family. Contents: Can You See God, We Are One, In Your Presence, Welcome, All Generations Will Praise Your Name, I Will Give Thanks, Among All, Hold Us, Jesus, Listen to My Cry, Come, Taste and See, Make a Joyful Noise, Go Out to the World, God of All.

SKU: SU.91580100

A Grateful Tail - Movement by Movement Siriusly, Dog Star Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, has been used by travelers and navigators for thousands of years as a guiding star and so it is here as the opening movement for the symphony. Sirius, the cornerstone to the constellation Canis Maggiore or Big Dog sits at the foot of Orion, the hunter, leading the way. Highly cinematic, the movement evokes both a musical and visual sense of the mythological and mysterious elements of Sirius and its Dog Godstar secrets. From the clarion call of the opening, Sirius theme, the sound is buoyant and frisky emulating the nature of doggy playtime. Puppy pleasures abound as a doggy four-step, my turn on the traditional American two-step dance, is introduced. The movement transforms into an actual orchestrated frolic of small, large and medium dog barks beginning with the winds (smaller dogs) and ultimately, the big dog, brass. The movement climaxes with the coda or, Dog Park, where the winds and the brass bark and play together over the, doggy ostinato four-step rhythm, culminating with the final call of the Sirius theme. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Peacefully It's all in a dog's day and life. Tranquility presides over this supremely gentle, intermezzo-like movement. After a day of play, every dog needs rest. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, is a lyrical andante inspired by the profound serenity and beauty of a dog at rest. The Last Will and Testament of Silverdene Emblem O'Neill Based on a powerful piece of prose written by the American playwright, Eugene O'Neill this text was intended as a consolation piece for Carlotta, his wife, who had become grief-stricken over the loss of their beloved dog, the Dalmatian known as Blemie.Written for a singing actor who personifies the role of Blemie, a dog at the end of his life, the movement plays like a one act, musical drama as we follow Blemie through a wonderfully three-dimensional, emotional and psychological journey writing his Last Will and Testament, for those who have loved him. Wagging the Tail: Ossia Fido's Lament A life-affirming rumba/samba using Blemie's final words from O'Neill's text, this final movement employs the most unique American musical invention, the gospel choir. In order to make the dances come alive, this movement also calls upon the colors of a rhythm section. Creating the spirit of an Irish Funeral, the movement is a joyful and revival-like celebration of a dog's life as its spirit lives on forever in the hearts and minds of dog lovers everywhere. Remember Me, remember me! My spirit is wagging a grateful tail. Published by: Subito Music Publishing Release Date: July 9, 2013.