SKU: CF.YAS211
ISBN 9781491160459. UPC: 680160919048.
This Grade 2 original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that burn steadily as long ago even as the world changed below. The lyrical melody provides developing players opportunities to work on tone, slurs, and expressive playing with one easy key change from D major to G major. A shift from major to minor tonality reflects the bittersweet stanzas that lament the loss of youthful dreams amidst the turmoil of life, even while admiring the faithful beauty of the celestial constellations. The dreamy piece evokes images of shimmering stars in the cold December night, with shadows shaken on the snow, offering a tranquil winter concert selection.This Grade 2 original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that “burn steadily as long ago†even as the world changed below. The lyrical melody provides developing players opportunities to work on tone, slurs, and expressive playing with one easy key change from D major to G major. A shift from major to minor tonality reflects the bittersweet stanzas that lament the loss of youthful dreams amidst the turmoil of life, even while admiring the “faithful beauty†of the celestial constellations. The dreamy piece evokes images of shimmering stars in the cold December night, with “shadows shaken on the snowâ€, offering a tranquil winter concert selection.
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: CF.YAS211F
ISBN 9781491160718. UPC: 680160919314.
This grade 2 original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that burn steadily as long ago even as the world changed below. The lyrical melody provides developing players opportunities to work on tone, slurs, and expressive playing with one easy key change from D major to G major. A shift from major to minor tonality reflects the bittersweet stanzas that lament the loss of youthful dreams amidst the turmoil of life, even while admiring the faithful beauty of the celestial constellations. The dreamy piece evokes images of shimmering stars in the cold December night, with shadows shaken on the snow, offering a tranquil winter concert selection.This grade 2 original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that “burn steadily as long ago†even as the world changed below. The lyrical melody provides developing players opportunities to work on tone, slurs, and expressive playing with one easy key change from D major to G major. A shift from major to minor tonality reflects the bittersweet stanzas that lament the loss of youthful dreams amidst the turmoil of life, even while admiring the “faithful beauty†of the celestial constellations. The dreamy piece evokes images of shimmering stars in the cold December night, with “shadows shaken on the snow,†offering a tranquil winter concert selection.
SKU: AP.44928S
UPC: 038081915922. English.
For the night is God's cathedral and the stars visit in dreams of fireflies. Let this arrangement from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra repertoire add a bit of holiday spice to your winter concert. This piece can be more authentically performed by adding the optional electric violin and electric guitar but can be played by concert band alone. Driving and energetic, just as you'd expect! (2:30).
SKU: HL.48025164
ISBN 9781784548025. UPC: 196288104933. 0.035 inches.
Each year the BBC Music Magazine commissions a brand-new Christmas Carol for their readers and, when Grace-Evangeline Mason was invited to compose the 2021 carol, she decided to write and set her own poem titled A Winter Carol. The words, which depict snowy scenery and starry allusions to heaven and earth, also include a modern twist as the composer dreams of walking home at Christmas time under the warm glow of the street lamps all covered in a silver frost. Written in three verses with a short refrain in between repeating the word “winter,†the piece is a small, celebratory reflection of Christmas time. The carol begins in quiet consideration before opening up to feel hearty and warm. After a playful midsection, the work returns to a softer final coda, which is reminiscentof the opening.
SKU: AP.51187
UPC: 038081582245. English.
This inspiring anthem reminds us that dreams create endless possibilities. An arpeggiated accompaniment, conservative vocal ranges, and a pop-style melody make this easy to learn and a joy to sing. Opens with an optional solo---Dream a dream, plant a seed, hoping someday it will grow.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.44821S
UPC: 038081515625. English.
For the night is God's cathedral and the stars visit in Dreams of Fireflies. Look to the fabulous Trans-Siberian Orchestra show to add a bit of spice to your holiday full orchestra concert. This piece will be greatly enhanced by adding a rhythm section and electric instruments. Check it out online or take your kids to the concert. (2:30).
SKU: GI.G-CD-989
UPC: 785147098928.
This latest release in the GIA Composer's Collection series showcases the work of Michael Daugherty. Grammy® award winning composer Michael Daugherty is one of the most commissioned, performed, and recorded composers on the American concert music scene today. His music is influenced by modern, post-modern, and romantic music and is performed extensively throughout the world.  Stunningly performed by the North Texas Wind Symphony, under the direction of Eugene Migliaro Corporon, this recording brings together some the best works of this accomplished composer. The booklet includes extensive liner notes about Michael Daugherty and his contribution to wind band repertoire.  The GIA Composer's Collection offers wonderful recordings of masterworks by some of the most respected wind symphony composers of all time. Contents: Niagara Falls (1997) • UFO (2001): Traveling Music, Unidentified, Flying, ???, Objects • On the Air (2012) • Lost Vegas (2011): Viva, Mirage, Fever • Red Cape Tango (1999) • Brooklyn Bridge (2005): East, South, West, North • Desi (1991) • Vulcan (2014): Pon Farr, Mind Meld, Vulcan's Forge • Bells for Stokowski (2002) • Winter Dreams (2015) • Bizzaro (1993) • Alligator Alley (2003) • Motown Metal (1994) • Rio Grande (2015).
SKU: GI.G-CD-1004
The creation of the WindWorks label represents an expanded relationship between the North Texas Wind Symphony and GIA Publications. GIA’s generous support and ongoing dedication to wind music has made it possible for the ensemble to continue producing recordings of the highest quality that are a testament to the perseverance and work ethic of everyone involved. While the first 34 releases in the series, initiated in 1989, remain with the Klavier label, this broadened alliance with GIA affords the opportunity to consolidate all of the current projects under one publishing roof. The diverse set of offerings consists of WindWorks (which includes the CD and DVD series), the Composer’s Collection, and the Teaching Music through Performance in Band resource recordings. Partnering in this way creates exciting possibilities that allow the imaginative output to stay focused on the ongoing mission: to provide first-class recordings that accentuate the comprehensiveness, depth, and value of the wind symphony medium and its music. Contents: 1. For the President’s Own (John Williams) 2–4. Three Short Stories (Gernot Wolfgang) 2. Uncle Bebop 3. Rays of Light 4. Latin Dance 5. In the World of Spirits (Bruce Broughton) 6. The Ringmaster’s March (John Mackey) 7. Winter Dreams (Michael Daugherty) 8–10. Wine-Dark Sea (John Mackey) 8. Hubris 9. Immortal Thread, So Weak 10. The Attentions of Souls.
SKU: GI.G-1125
The creation of the WindWorks label represents an expanded relationship between the North Texas Wind Symphony and GIA Publications. GIA’s generous support and ongoing dedication to wind music has made it possible for the ensemble to continue producing recordings of the highest quality that are a testament to the perseverance and work ethic of everyone involved. Track Listing: Flying Jewels (2021) | James M. David Caribbean Berceuse (2021) | Paquito D’Rivera (b. 1948) And yet your touch upon them will not pass (2021) | Joseph Turrin (b. 1947) Euphonium Concerto (2020) | Edward Gregson (b. 1945), trans. Jack Stamp Dialogues Song Without Words A Celtic Bacchanal American Gothic (2019) | Michael Daugherty (b. 1954), mvt. 1 and 3 trans. Danny Galyen On a Roll Winter Dreams Pitchfork  This is the last recording Eugene Migliaro Corporon will conduct for the WindWorks series.
