Wildfire!

SKU: CF.SPS87

ISBN 9781491156445. UPC: 680160914982. 9 x 12 inches.

About the Work In the spring of 2008 a large number of wildfires plagued the west coast, including the area where my wife and I lived in northern California. Firefighters all along the West Coast worked overtime in what seemed like an endless battle to protect residents and their homes. After hearing of a number of firefighters who had lost their lives in the struggle, I composed this work as a dedication to them, in honor of their sacrifice. It is not dedicated to any one person or group, or even just to the west-coast firefighters who battled those horrible wildfires; instead, to all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Although designed as a standalone work, I highly recommend following this composition with one of the many fine band settings of Amazing Grace, as it is commonly performed at firefighter memorials. The one by Frank Ticheli is superb, and if you have access to a good piper there is an excellent version by Jay Dawson which features a solo verse for bagpipe; both are quite stirring. Performance Notes The sustained slower tempo may prove a challenge for some groups; as always, emphasize subdivision. Cues should be used only if necessary due to limited instrumentation. The clarinet and cup-muted trumpets at m. 39 should be very sostenuto (almost organ-like); be careful to stagger breathe. The tempo change at m. 55 should not be much of a challenge, but many groups may tend to slow back down to the original tempo by m. 59; the timpani player can greatly assist in avoiding this problem. The coda at m. 82 may be taken more slowly than the indicated tempo if your solo flutist can manage the lengthy sustained notes.
About the WorkIn the spring of 2008 a large number of wildfires plagued the west coast, including the area where my wife and I lived in northern California. Firefighters all along the West Coast worked overtime in what seemed like an endless battle to protect residents and their homes. After hearing of a number of firefighters who had lost their lives in the struggle, I composed this work as a dedication to them, in honor of their sacrifice. It is not dedicated to any one person or group, or even just to the west-coast firefighters who battled those horrible wildfires; instead, to all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty.Although designed as a standalone work, I highly recommend following this composition with one of the many fine band settings of Amazing Grace, as it is commonly performed at firefighter memorials. The one by Frank Ticheli is superb, and if you have access to a good piper there is an excellent version by Jay Dawson which features a solo verse for bagpipe; both are quite stirring.Performance Notes The sustained slower tempo may prove a challenge for some groups; as always, emphasize subdivision. Cues should be used only if necessary due to limited instrumentation. The clarinet and cup-muted trumpets at m. 39 should be very sostenuto (almost “organ-like”); be careful to stagger breathe. The tempo change at m. 55 should not be much of a challenge, but many groups may tend to slow back down to the original tempo by m. 59; the timpani player can greatly assist in avoiding this problem. The coda at m. 82 may be taken more slowly than the indicated tempo if your solo flutist can manage the lengthy sustained notes.

SKU: WD.080689542237

UPC: 080689542237.

Fast-rising gospel hit Old Church Choir will ring loud and proud through your church sanctuary, spreading like wildfire from the lips of your choir to the hearts of your congregation! Made popular by Dove-Award winning, Grammy-nominated Essential worship artist Zach Williams, and arranged for you by Cliff Duren, this anthem is the perfect song to put a little “Old Church Choir” back into your service offerings!

SKU: KN.09765S

UPC: 822795097658.

The rapid pace and tight rhythms of this grade 2 original will help students develop quick and crisp bowing technique. A fast and furious theme requires precision in playing staccato and hooked bowings while managing string crossings, resulting in a great teaching piece and concert feature. This piece remains within first position with just a few slurs and 16th-note patterns. Duration 2:05.

SKU: BT.DHP-0970906-010

A passionate desire for Andrea Bocelli’s voice has spread across the world like wildfire for Andrea Bocelli possesses a truly remarkable voice. A voice as palpably powerful, as it is almost ethereal. Vivo Per Lei (I live for Her) tells of a passion so great that it is felt in every action, every moment of the day. This excellent arrangement will bring a moment of tender passion to any concert.

Eine Welle der Begeisterung für die bemerkenswerte Stimme des italienischen Tenors Andrea Bocelli schwappte um die Welt und viele seiner Hits sind bereits zu Klassikern geworden. Diese Begeisterung entzündete sich auch an der Leidenschaftlichkeit seiner Lieder. Vivo per lei ('Ich lebe für sie') zeugt von dieser Passion, die sich in der authentischen Bearbeitung von Wim Stalman auf Musiker und Publikum übertragen wird.

Il singolo di Andrea Bocelli del 1995, divenuto famoso in tutto il mondo e tradotto in molte lingue, è adesso disponibile in una nuova veste che ne ha conservato intatta la tensione e la passionalit .