Composed in 2003 Will Todd's Mass In Blue is fast becoming a staple of the choral repertory. A dynamic jazz setting of the Latin mass the work features driving grooves and blues harmonies with provision for short Piano solos (notated or improvised) and great moments of musical interplay between soloists and choir. Mass In Blue has been recorded by the Vasari Singers on the Signum Classics label…

Filled with rhythmic and harmonic interest as well as memorable melodies MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL is an energetic and enjoyable piece that gives every section in the band an opportunity to shine. Moods of the river are artistically represented in the interplay between Maestoso Allegro spiritoso and Andante mysterioso sections. Artistic exploration of thematic material is a hallmark of David W. M…

Solo For Trumpet And Concert Band. Par CURNOW JAMES. From the dynamic, driving introduction to the expressively lyric Andante cantabile, Concertpiece for Trumpet was created to showcase both the technical and lyrical qualities of the trumpet. Whether cascading down difficult runs, negotiating its way through exciting double-tonguing passages, or soaring above the ensemble during the most expressiv…

Par WUORINEN CHARLES. Charles Wuorinen\'s Second Piano Trio was found on his desk at the time of his passing in March 2020. A single, nine-minute movement, it is characterized by a complex, lively rhythmic interplay between the three instruments, in particular a wittily repeated figure of sixteenth-note quintuplets. Upon reviewing Wuorinen\'s third and final draft for this piece posthumously, thre…

In Sonata 7 in D major Balicourt opens with a suave intricately rhythmic Adagio. The following Presto with its delightful interplay between flute and bass including both octave doubling and stretto imitation is the most skittish movement to emerge from the composer’s pen. The finale is a ‘sandwich’ movement in which a Minuetto encloses a duple-metre Cantabile in D minor. A…

Par CAVALLI FRANCESCO. In 1662, Cavalli’s career was at its zenith. The two dozen operas he had written for Venice had helped establish Venice as the world’s first operatic superpower. “Scipione Affricano” (Venice 1664), Cavalli’s first opera after returning from France, was one of his most successful compositions. In a period that valued new works over familiar ones, “Scipione” was one of a handf…

A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo …

This welcome original setting of the much-loved 15th-century Coventry carol text features a compelling interplay between choir and organ and a contrast of full and a cappella textures. Archer fully exploits the text's dramatic potential and has created a pleasing and useful addition to the carol repertory.

Geoffrey Burgon's Trumpets is a work for two Trumpets and Organ originally forming part of the ballet 'The Calm' written for The London Contemporary Dance Theatre and premiering in 1974. Thisarrangement of Trumpets was made by the composer. This is the score and parts. 'The Calm' is concerned with the interplay of differing temperaments in human behaviour with two contrastingapproaches repres…

Par LOPEZ VICTOR. Give your students the opportunity of playing a piece for beginning band that is upbeat and full of excitement! Violento is an original beginning band composition by veteran composer Victor López. This exciting work is a forceful and rhythmically driven composition that sounds more difficult than written. A mixture of the danzón---Cuba's unique genre of song and dance---and basic…

A major new piece for this level The Quest is an uplifting thematic canvas that challenges and inspires. Dynamic power endearing lyricism divergent rhythmic interplay and bold unison statements all contrast to fashion arich and triumphant performance experience for your band. There is much to explore in this enticing new work. (Grade 2-1/2)

Discovery Level 2-This old American dance song features fun lyrics delightful vocal interplay a hoedown accompaniment and a few stomps and claps to add energy. Easily learned and a showstopper in performance! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:30.

Looking for a wonderful graduation anthem? This is it. Scored for mixed chorus with piano and optional cello the beautiful melody and interplay of vocal textures will keep your singers engaged in an inspiring message.

The exciting high-octane follow-up to the wildly successful Riverdance production brought us more Celtic-flavored dance numbers and terrific musical settings. This arrangement features multiple tempos and styles and provides anice opportunity for interplay between the mallet percussion section and the rest of the ensemble.

Par LOPEZ VICTOR. Give your students the opportunity of playing a piece for beginning strings that is upbeat and full of excitement! Violento, is an original beginning strings composition by veteran composer Victor López. This exciting work is a forceful and rhythmically driven composition that sounds more difficult than written. A mixture of the danzón---Cuba's unique genre of song and dance---an…