Format : Score and Parts
SKU: XC.ISO2207FS
12 x 9 inches.
The butterfly is a powerful metaphor of second chances, rebirth, and metamorphosis. The butterfly, seemingly so delicate and fragile, actually migrates thousands of miles, and is thus a symbol of tenacity and resilience. Composer Ruth Brittin brings us a wonderfully thoughtful and poignant new work for String Orchestra.
SKU: XC.ISO2207
SKU: CF.YAS45
ISBN 9780825863462. UPC: 798408063467. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: A major.
Two Daughters is a flowing and impassioned composition dedicated to the composer's daughters that gives the young string orchestra ample chances to display its lyrical abilities. Several solo passages vary the texture, which displays Alan Lee Silva's usual flair for lush contemporary harmonic writing.From the poignant, heartwarming violin melody at m. 5, to the soaring ensemble climax at m. 61, Two Daughters is a flowing, lyrical composition with a wide dynamic range. Written in AABA form with a bridge, the delicate introduction sets up a legato violin solo at m. 5. The piece builds to the singing B-section (m. 21) and returns again to the gentle A-melody (m. 29). The cello is featured in m. 37 under a soft, high string sustain. Two modulations (mm. 37 and 52) move seamlessly and build excitement to the bridge, highlighted by alternating melodic phrases. The slower ending section (m.69) is played with intensity, featuring more sixteenth-note passages. The final two measures return to the sweet, gentle feeling of the introduction.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: CL.012-3434-01
A dynamic new programmatic work which depicts events and scenes from the history and folklore of Annandale, Minnesota. Events depicted include the Great Train Wreck of 1922 and a visit to Al Capone's hideout on nearby Bungalow Island. The music features solos for horn and trumpet and every section of the band get lots of chances to shine. There are many percussion parts which will keep even the largest percussion section interested and involved. An impressive composition that is a terrific choice for any concert or contest performance.
About Heritage of the March
Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style
SKU: CL.012-3160-01
David Shaffer 's most impressive work to date is based on the famous Largo (Goin' Home) Section of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Contains magnificent writing that provides all sections of the band with equal chances to shine. Especially suited for bands in concert or contest, this exceptional tour-de-force for mature bands is destined to become an important and popular addition to the wind band repertoire. Very Highly Recommended!!
About C.L. Barnhouse Classics Series
Under the editorial supervision of Dr. Alfred Reed, these classics from master composers have been adapted and arranged for concert band. A perfect way to acquaint concert band performers and audiences with some of the greatest classical music of all time!
SKU: CL.012-3349-00
A vibrant new composition by a fresh young writer. An exciting piece that makes full use of all three instrument families and each gets several chances to shine. The Brass starts things off at an exciting Allegro Vivo tempo. An eloquent lyrical section includes short solos for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Alto Sax and all solos are amply cued to insure playability. Brilliantly scored to demonstrate a wide variety of tonal colors and there's lots of tasty percussion writing to challenge your entire section. An exceptional programming choice for any festival or concert performance. IMPRESSIVE!
SKU: CL.031-3208-00
An outstanding chart that's perfect for teaching beginning jazz bands traditional swing concepts. No solos except for a couple of short drum fills, but every section of the band get plenty of chances to shine! Playable with limited instrumentation (3 Sax, 2 Tpt, 1 Trom + Rhythm). Includes a guitar performance help sheet! A superb chart for your beginning jazz students!
SKU: CL.012-3431-75
Composed in the last year of Bach's life, Contrapunctus IX is an exciting double fugue that has been adapted to provide an exciting and challenging work for the modern concert band-wind ensemble. Full of independence throughout, every part is important and all sections get plenty of chances to shine in this powerful arrangement which will be a true showcase for better bands. An impressive choice for any concert or contest performance!
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: CL.032-3541-00
A very rhythmic and exciting rock chart for young jazz ensembles that is sure to be a big favorite of your students and audiences alike! Powerfully scored deliver a big solid rock sound even with inexperienced groups, every section of the band get plenty of chances to shine. Includes a number of short drum fills and carefully notated rhythm section parts to insure an authentic performance. Playable with limited instrumentation, Where It's At! is Where It's At!.
SKU: CL.012-3431-01
SKU: HL.290853
UPC: 888680924188. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Kinky Boots was the winner for Best Musical and Best Original Score at the 2013 Tony Awards. Written by 1980's pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this show is wrapping up an impressive six-year run on Broadway in April 2019. This show-closing and show-stopping number features the entire company with chances for multiple solos, weaving from funk to pop in breathtaking fashion. Don't miss your chance to program this dynamite closer!
SKU: CF.YPS198
ISBN 9781491152188. UPC: 680160909681. Key: C minor.
All the While was inspired by a very special person in Tyler Arcari's life. Directors will be happy to find many opportunities for emotional and passionate playing with plenty of fun in the middle for young bands. All the While gives students a number of chances to work on expressive playing during the beginning and ending sections, and offers a light rhythmic middle section for contrast.Program Notes:All the While is a bit of a personal piece for me. I was inspired to write it by a very special person in my life. It might be a young-band piece but I feel that it has the capacity for great emotion and passionate playing as well as a little fun in the middle. Sometimes it is difficult to tell people how you feel, even if you have known them for a long time. I think sometimes we say in our heads that “I have felt this way for a long time,†and all the while never being able to put it to words.About the work:The piece opens with a flute and alto saxophone duet. This melody trades off at m. 10 with the addition of new voices and harmonies building in intensity all the way to m. 28. I personally like to use extended phrases in this section, though it looks like it would just utilize four-measure phrases. I feel this adds to the momentum building in dynamic intensity. Measure 28 is a subito change beginning with a prominent Timpani solo. The following section should be played as lightly as possible to avoid a lumbering feel. In mm. 68- 70, the agogic accents should not be very heavy, but more pointed in their momentum to m. 70.Measures 70–76 should be taken with metric liberty bringing out all of the moving parts in the low brass. The low brass really adds the foundation of momentum for the rest of the band here. Measure 76 to the end, though a repetition of material from the beginning, should be played as the high point of the piece and familiar conclusion.
SKU: CL.011-3484-01
A exceptionally nice composition for developing bands that utilizes a set of variations based on an eight bar melodic motive. All sections get chances to shine and the contrasts between the individual variations give the piece a distinct sound which is both appealing and educational. An impressive composition for this grade level that is a superlative choice for any concert or contest performance. Very highly recommended!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: HL.290826
UPC: 888680923914. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
A showpiece of technical skill and lyrical wizardry in the 2018 sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, this jaunty and cheeky turn-of-phrase masterclass is a testament to Mark Shaiman's understanding of the enigma that is Lin-Manuel Miranda. With chances for soloists to re-create the wordsmith's most twisting and turning rap sections, the 6/8 romp of the main chorus is absolutely singable and memorable, with a blast being had by all involved!
SKU: CL.012-3349-01
SKU: CL.012-3398-01
A dramatic and inspiring patriotic composition which contains fresh musical treatments of Yankee Doodle, Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier, America and a full symphonic treatment of The Star-Spangled Banner. A great concert opener or closer, and is suitable for any patriotic or civic occasion. (The Star-Spangled Banner can be played alone, with or without audience participation.) Challenging, but amazingly playable for a piece that sounds so spectacular and impressive! All sections of the band get several chances to shine and it's a full-blown extravaganza that is perfect for a zillion programming situations. Very impressive!
SKU: CL.012-3160-75
SKU: CF.CM9780
ISBN 9781491164518. UPC: 680160923427. Key: D major. English. Mark Patterson. Original.
A choir is one of the most wonderful gatherings of humanity that we can be a part of. Within every ensemble is a collection of budding or accomplished thinkers, dreamers, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, philosophers, politicians, public servants, scientists, and more. Chances are good that there is enough thought power in your ensemble to solve most of the world's problems. But sometimes we are afraid to speak up.  We don't think our individual voice matters. Or we just assume we'll be drowned out by the louder voices that tend to get noticed first.This piece is about finding your voice: having the courage to speak up about the things on your heart and the things that can help make our world a better place.And so we must sing. The world needs your voice!—Mark Patterson.
