Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.976734 Composed by Robert Myers. 20th Century,Christmas,Contemporary. Score and parts. 99 pages. WheatMyer Music #6496769. Published by WheatMyer Music (A0.976734). CONJUNCTION interprets the convergence of Jupiter and Saturn near the end of the year 2020 as a celestial metaphor for the good news of Christ's birth in a replay of the Star of Bethlehem. Hence, its subtitle of The Christmas Star of 2020. The music, along with narration from selected Old and New Testament scriptures, delivers a message of hope amid the turmoil and chaos of current times.It's written for smaller concert bands hungry for challenging music. Ample cues and doubling allow for flexible instrumentation while mixed meters, varying tempos and textures, and interesting solo lines provide opportunities for strong players to shine. CONJUNCTION is also available with strings for orchestra.PROGRAM NOTES:2020 is widely characterized for its maladies: murders, burning cities, riots, a pandemic, economic shocks, and political turmoil. For some of us, it also held personal tragedy such as my brother’s passing from COVID. But, 2020 also brought a sign of hope, namely the celestial phenomenon known as the Great Conjunction of 2020. For earth-bound observers, this was the closest approach of Jupiter and Saturn in almost 400 years as they appeared to almost touch in the early evening sky to produce the most brilliant evening star of our lifetimes. The occurrence of the event in November-December neatly coincided with the Advent season, peaking just before Christmas Day. One could hardly fail to note the parallels with the Christmas star of Matthew’s gospel which gave the conjunction its alternate name, the Christmas Star of 2020. Thus, this star spoke, to those with ears to hear, the same message the prophet Isaiah wrote about the coming Messiah, The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. This star thus served to remind us that the LORD has not rejected us; He will show His favor again; His love has not vanished; His promises have not failed; He has not forgotten to be merciful or compassionate; and we are called to remember His mighty deeds (Psalm 77). CONJUNCTION: The Christmas Star of 2020 is inspired by these particulars.For the music, I looked to Gustav Holst’s The Planets for themes that would portray Jupiter and Saturn’s pas de deux. I selected several motives from the corresponding movements mixed and matched in sometimes easily recognized quotations and other times in heavily camouflaged derivations. An exuberant polyphonic passage recaps themes from both Jupiter and Saturn when the music resolves from uncertainty into hopefulness. While Holst’s motives provide CONJUNCTION’s foundation I also used Handel’s Messiah for transitory and climactic material. You will hear his The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light in transitions and a short trombone solo. And a re-harmonization of the opening line from For unto us a child is born brings the music to a joyous climax.Although the music stands firmly on its own, I elected to incorporate some narrative to make the musical sentiment explicit. In a commentary on 2020’s grim events, I took adaptations of Habakkuk 1:2-4 and 2 Tim 3:1-4 and set them over Saturn’s plodding and ominous harmonies. Contrasting replies shimmer with hope as the narration melds Isaiah 9:2 and Luke 1:78-79 over another Saturn motive set against pitch sets from Jupiter’s main hymn theme. Still, it’s the music that tells the story of the Christmas Star of 2020.Please visit my website for a complete score preview: https://wheatmyermusic.com/conjunction-the-christmas-star-of-2020I feel somewhat guilty making claim to this music as almost all the building blocks are taken from other composers. But the end result is neither a medley, nor an arrangement, rather it is something clearly new, so I call it my own with deep respect to those giants on whose shoulders I stand.Robert MyersS.D.G.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1081578 Composed by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. Arranged by Joshua Choe. Baroque,Classical,Sacred. Score and parts. 57 pages. JMJ Arrangements #685700. Published by JMJ Arrangements (A0.1081578). In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, 'Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!' But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.' And Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be, since I have no husband?' And the angel said to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible.' And Mary said, 'Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.' And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:26-38 RSV-CE).

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886737 Composed by Panagiotis Theodossiou. 20th Century,Children,Concert,Standards. Score and parts. 220 pages. Panagiotis Theodossiou #6027245. Published by Panagiotis Theodossiou (A0.886737). The Flying Hat Scenes of a Fairy Tail, for orchestra op.34 (2006) a. A Little Fanfare b. The Hatland c. Dad, the Giant Hat d. Dance of the Little Hats e. The Wind f. The Flight g. Farewell A fairy tale full of inspiration written by a child was the stimulus for the creation of this polytonal work for orchestra. With humor and innocence, piquant orchestration and cinematic use of the sound, the work is dedicated to the child, Michalis Tillianakis and to Eleutherios Geitonas, director of Geitonas School who gave the idea for this project. The work has been transcribed for piano, 4 hands, for the Duo Pianismo recital in Benetatou Cultural Center of Psihiko in 2010 and for wind quintet for the Q innegal Wind Quintet Concerts in Athens in 2011 (Attikon OdeionConservatory, Art Gallery Café, Athens, Perigiali Theater, Korinthos). Excerpts of the work has been performed by Psychiko Youth Orchestra conducted by the composer at Arssakeion Educational Institute Theater in 2016.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaKLf2QUgE&t=478shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tsNKs5i2b0

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1518051 By Zsigmond Rosarion. By Zsigmond Rosarion. 21st Century,Christian,Classical,Contemporary. 57 pages. Zsigmond Rosarion #1092214. Published by Zsigmond Rosarion (A0.1518051). The Valley of the Dry Bones is based off of the chapter in Ezekiel The Valley of the Dry Bones (from the Bible) symbolizes the Israelites' revival and God's power and sovereignty Ezekiel 37:1-6The hand of the Lord was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones. He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley; and lo, they were very dry. He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, You know.” Again He said to me, “Prophesy over these bones and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.’ Thus says the Lord God to these bones, ‘Behold, I will cause breath [spirit] to enter you that you may come to life. I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin and put breath in you that you may come alive; and you will know that I am the Lord.’”Ezekiel is called by the Lord, and given a vision. Ezekiel is set down in a valley full of bones. This is not some symbolic imagery, but these are literally dead people, long dead. God asks Ezekiel if he believes the bones can come back to life, and Ezekiel says only the Lord knows. God gives Ezekiel a prophesy concerning all the dead. At a future date, God will cause breath (His Spirit) to enter the bones so that they may come to life. God will use His power (which is always through the Spirit of God) to cause these dead to be resurrected. We know this isn’t symbolic of spiritual death and spiritual life because of the graphic imagery that is used.

Full Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.931085 Composed by Dr Martin Hardy and Dr Gerry Bates. Instructional. Score and parts. 113 pages. Dr Martin Hardy #3383167. Published by Dr Martin Hardy (A0.931085). This Handbook is drawn from the experiences of those who run instrumental programs as music educators, directors and conductors of school instrumental programs; and those who assist as part of the school community that supports such programs. We hope that this guide may assist all those who seek to develop a successful instrumental program in their own schools, whether they be professional directors or conductors, school staff, volunteer parents or, of course, the players themselves.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1081580 Composed by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. Arranged by Joshua Choe. Baroque,Classical,Sacred. Score and parts. 47 pages. JMJ Arrangements #685702. Published by JMJ Arrangements (A0.1081580). In those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.' And Mary said, “'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.' And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. (Luke 1:39-56 RSV-CE).

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1469355 Composed by Vic Mizzy. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Comedy,Film/TV. 32 pages. Kevin Riley #1047375. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.1469355). The Addamses are an eccentric old-money clan who delight in the macabre and are seemingly unaware or unconcerned that other people find them bizarre or frightening. The family members were unnamed until the 1960s. Matriarch Morticia and daughter Wednesday received their names when a licensed doll collection was released in 1962; patriarch Gomez and son Pugsley were named when the 1964 television seriesdebuted.The Addams Family consists of Gomez and Morticia Addams, their children, Wednesday and Pugsley, and close family members Uncle Fester and Grandmama,their butler Lurch, and Pugsley's pet octopus, Aristotle. The dimly seen Thing (later a disembodied hand) was introduced in 1954, and Gomez's Cousin Itt, Morticia's pet lion Kitty Kat and Morticia's carnivorous plant Cleopatra in 1964. Pubert Addams, Wednesday and Pugsley's infant brother, was introduced in the 1993 film Addams Family Values.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742584 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Film/TV. Score and parts. 56 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #6431873. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742584). I Want to Hold Your Hand is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and recorded on 17 October 1963, it was the first Beatles record to be made using four-track equipment.With advance orders exceeding one million copies in the United Kingdom, I Want to Hold Your Hand would have gone straight to the top of the British record charts on its day of release (29 November 1963) had it not been blocked by the group's first million-seller She Loves You, their previous UK single, which was having a resurgence of popularity following intense media coverage of the group. Taking two weeks to dislodge its predecessor, I Want to Hold Your Hand stayed at number one for five weeks and remained in the UK top 50 for 21 weeks in total.It was also the group's first American number-one hit, entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart on 18 January 1964 at number 45 and starting the British Invasion of the American music industry. By 1 February it topped the Hot 100, and stayed there for seven weeks before being replaced by She Loves You. It remained on theBillboard chart for 15 weeks.I Want to Hold Your Hand became the Beatles' best-selling single worldwide selling more than 12 million copies. In 2018,Billboard magazine named it the 48th biggest hit of all time on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, it was the second highest selling single of the 1960s, behind She Loves You.Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_to_Hold_Your_Hand

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1475994 Composed by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. Arranged by Typeset by Susan & Trevor Denyer. 19th Century,Romantic Period. 91 pages. Trevor Denyer #1053560. Published by Trevor Denyer (A0.1475994). Sullivan is so often overlooked as a composer of pretty tunes, whereas his skill was in producing music that fitted perfectly with the libretto of (mainly) W.S. Gilbert. When taken on its own, his music shows much of the artistry of Guiseppi Verdi; whose scores he edited, but with his own personal style!This overture is rarely played, but has a fabulous selection of themes and orchestral colour so typical of Sullivan - it deserves to be performed more often. The score has been edited to co-ordinate articulations and dynamics which have been missed in the hand-written parts.Print the parts double-sided, including title pages where present, and the page turns will work.Enjoy!

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1385189 By Artyfile. By George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Paul Lorenz. Baroque,Christian,Classical,Praise and Worship,Religious. 74 pages. Paul Lorenz #969195. Published by Paul Lorenz (A0.1385189). Elevate Your Performance with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus Sheet Music A Timeless Masterpiece Awaits Dive into the magnificence of George Frideric Handel's most celebrated work, the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. At Paul Lorenz Music, we offer an unparalleled selection of the Hallelujah Chorus choral sheet music, crafted for choirs and musicians who aim for excellence. Our meticulously prepared editions ensure that every crescendo and every harmony of this baroque masterpiece resonates with audiences and performers alike. Accessible Excellence for Every Musician Whether you're a solo artist looking for Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah sheet music or an ensemble seeking to captivate with Handel's baroque splendor, our collection spans from Hallelujah chorus piano sheet music to full orchestral scores. Discover our Hallelujah Handel PDF and Hallelujah Chorus Handel PDF editions, offering crystal-clear notations for a seamless performance experience. Immerse in the Baroque Brilliance For organists, the Hallelujah Chorus organ PDF provides the foundation for a powerful and moving rendition, bringing Handel's vision to life with every note. Choirs can elevate their performance with our Hallelujah Chorus SATB sheet music, designed for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices to blend harmoniously in this epic chorus. Full Scores for Complete Mastery Achieve a deeper understanding and a more impactful performance with the Hallelujah Chorus full score PDF. This comprehensive resource is perfect for conductors and music directors aiming to explore Handel's intricate musical architecture, ensuring a performance that is both authentic and profound.

Full Orchestra, Instrumental Parts - Digital Download SKU: LX.30-3651L Glorified, Anointed, and Sacrificed. Composed by Pepper Choplin. Choral Cantatas. Easter, Holy Week. Set of Parts. 500 pages. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #e30/3651L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.30-3651L). Orchestrated by Michael Lawrence.Set of parts for The Body of Christ (55/1197L) Pepper Choplin beautifully and creatively crafted this telling of the final days of Jesusâ?? life, focusing on the meaning of His words and actions leading to the cross. With stunning melodies and a powerful orchestration by Michael Lawrence, we reflect on the feet that walked the earth, the hands that touched and healed, the voice that spoke the Word of God, and the head that bore a crown of thorns as Jesus was sacrificed. From the worshipful opener, We Behold His Glory, to the meditative and stunningly powerful path to the cross, O Sacred Journey, the importance of Christâ??s body remains the center point of this work. The final number, We Are the Body of Christ, is a benediction that can be presented immediately following the preceding number or after closing remarks from a speaker. For Christ is our head and though we are many, His Spirit will make us oneâ?¦Go now as the body of Christ..

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1485669 By Michael Myrick. By Michael Myrick. Arranged by Michael Myrick. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. 424 pages. MICHAEL MYRICK #1062737. Published by MICHAEL MYRICK (A0.1485669). Capture the magic of the holiday season with this exquisite Christmas cantata! From enchanting carols to majestic anthems, this carefully curated selection is perfect for bringing the joy of Christmas to life through music. Featuring beautiful arrangements for choirs of all sizes, this cantata will inspire and delight both performers and audiences alike. Involve your entire music ministry with parts for orchestra, bell and chime choir, children’s choir and soloist! Get ready to spread the warmth and wonder of the season with this beautifully narrated and arranged cantata of timeless treasures! Choral Octavo also available!Sinfonietta  (Copyright limitations)1 – Flute / Piccolo1 - Oboe  1 – Clarinet1 - Bassoon1 - Horn  2 - Trumpet  1 – Trombone and Bass Trombone4 - Percussion:  Tympani, Cymbals, Chimes, Tubular Bells, Wood Blocks12 – Handbells / Handchimes 3 - Violin I  3 - Violin II  2 - Viola  2 - Cello  2 - Double Bass (Separate: SATB Octavo, Piano / Celeste).

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730521 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Contemporary. Score and parts. 224 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #6198859. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730521). Full Score (in concert pitch) and individual parts including the solo piano part. American classical music composer James Nathaniel Holland brings you the fourth of his piano concertos, a two movement piece called The Bells The first is the lonely chime ringing from a cathedral over the city or countryside, a style reminiscent of Debussy and Ravel, and a beautiful 2nd singing theme in right hand. The second movement transports us to the mystic Italian castle high on the mountain. Instrumentation in the orchestral is: Picc/Fl1, fl2, ob12, cl Bb 12, Bsn 12, Hrn 123,Tpt Bb 1.2.3. (sometimes with mute), trmb 12, tba, timpPercussion Player #1 and #2, Bass Drum/Glockenspiel/Chimes, Piano Soloist, Strings This publication is for 4 hands and 2 pianos (orchestra reduction) to be used for rehearsal. Duration: 25 minutes. One of the easier piano concertos in the repertoire.  YouTube video demo: https://youtu.be/WbK8Mc7N-sc.

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1341425 Composed by G. F. Handel/W. T. Best. Arranged by Paul Ferington. Baroque,Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious. 30 pages. Paul K Ferington #927000. Published by Paul K Ferington (A0.1341425). A stately and digified orchestration (3:45) of W. T. Best's organ transcription of the final chorus from Handel's oratorio THEODORA  (HMV 68) of 1750;  suitable for church or school orchestra as Prelude, Voluntary, or Musical Offering;  instrumentation 2/1/2+ bcl/1   2/2/2/1   Timp & Opt. Organ;  modest ornamentation in upper instruments needed.