Par GODAR VLADIMIR. Dormi Jesu from The Faber Choral Signature Series, is by Vladimir Godar, one of Slovakia's leading composers. Rob Cowan on BBC's Radio 3 has commented about Godar's music that, 'It's as if Janacek, Gorecki and Monteverdi have settled on a universal language. . . . . . '. This gentle piece is for Soprano Solo, Mixed Voices with a piano or harpsichord accompaniment, and would be …

Par BARNES JAMES. CONCERTINO FOR BASSOON, Opus 171 was commissioned by Dr. Mark Rogers and was premiered in April 2023 by the University of Kansas Wind Ensemble, Dr. Paul Popiel conductor, with Eric Stomberg playing bassoon. The work is in one movement. Like so many famous works for bassoon, it is based in F major. The piece is in a modified five-part rondo form, with the slow middle portion in Bb…

Dvorak's Serenade in E major for string orchestra is one of his most popular and frequently played works. It was written in the spring of 1875, when he had just experienced his first successes at the conductor's podium and had received a state arts scholarship. The score and parts were published by Bote and Bock, Berlin, in 1879. This Urtext edition is based on the composer's autograph score. It c…

Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series…

Par ADES THOMAS. Thomas Adès?s Violin Concerto ?Concentric Paths?, written in 2005, is one of the most important additions to the violin concerto repertoire since Ligeti?s. Cast in three contrasting movements ? each linked by a preoccupation with circling musical figures ? the concerto, subtitled ?Concentric Paths? now occupies a place in standard repertoire. Two lithe, rhythmically driven movemen…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Beautiful!! Based on the stirring Christmas ballad 'Away In The Manger', Douglas Court's CHRISTMAS LULLABY will be a wonderful change of pace for your young band's winter concert. While it is a Grade 1 piece, groups working at higher levels will still love to play it. The gorgeous harmonies and gentle development will be a joy for any band to experience. If you want a fresh and …

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Cross-curricular connection at its best! Your music students can bring Don Quixote’s faithful but ramshackle horse Rozinante to life with this delightful new concert band piece by young band specialist Mike Hannickel. You will find lots of articulation and dynamic contrasts, along with other important teaching considerations. Don Quixote is one of the world’s great comic heroes…

Abdullah Ibrahim aka 'Dollar Brand' is one of the true jazz greats. His cycle 'African Songs' celebrates the unmistakable atmosphere and cheerfulness of African music. This arrangement for cello and piano is a rather special performance piece. / Violoncelle Et Piano

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. What a great way to feature that blossoming Trumpet soloist! The undeniably beautiful melody YE BANKS AND BRAES O’ BONNIE DOON is the foundation upon which this colorful and expressive Trumpet solo piece is crafted. A closer look at the orchestration of this classic Scottish air shows that the soloist is not the only one who gets to be expressive. Subtle contrapuntal motion and…

for Horn and Guitar Playing Score. Par FUCHS KENNETH. From the composer: Evensong was composed at the request of my friend David Wick, principal hornist of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He asked that I compose a recital piece for him to play with the orchestra's music director, JoAnn Falletta, who is also a virtuoso guitarist. The only stipulation he made was that the work include fragments of …

Appearing on their classic 1966 album, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme , Simon and amp - Garfunkel's The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) is one of the duo's most best loved and covered songs. Originally written by Paul Simon, this SATB arrangement with piano accompaniment is a light yet engaging piece, perfect for both beginner choirs and more experienced ensembles. / Choeur Mixte (SATB…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Many anecdotes surround String Quartet op. 131: Beethoven is said to have considered it to be his finest quartet and of his late period works, the one dearest to his heart. It is also believed that the composer invested so much of himself in it: his ailing health, the social isolation brought about by his deafness and the suicide attempt of his nephew Karl. In addition it…

Commissioned by the 2012 ACDA Women's Choir R and S Commissioning Consortium, the entire piece drives toward the last line of the Stacy Gnall poem 'big brother, I am catching up to you.? One long, rhythmic race, this selection will be a wonderful contrast to much of the repertoire often included in women's choral concerts. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

Here they come marching two by two---it's a robot brigade! This dramatic piece for beginning band uses only the first six notes students learn. It is full of meaningful teachable moments that include call-and-response, minor mode, dynamics, and much more. The low brass and low winds play a prominent role throughout and everyone in the band will stay engaged. Students will surely practice this one!…