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 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850553 Composed by Ronald Hazlehurst. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Film/TV. Score and parts. 24 pages. Kevin Riley #457258. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.850553). Composer and conductor Ronnie Hazlehurst, who also produced themes for such series as Are You Being Served?, Yes Minister, and Only Fools and Horses, created the theme for the show. The BBC initially disliked Hazlehurst's theme, feeling it was not proper for a comedy programme to have such mellow music. He was asked to play the music faster for more comedic effect but eventually his original slower version was accepted. A jauntier, upbeat version was played by a brass band in the episode Full Steam Behind. The theme, an instrumental work, featured lyrics three times. The 1981 Christmas special, Whoops, had two verses of lyrics written by Roy Clarke that were performed over the closing credits. The 1983 film, Getting Sam Home, used those two verses, with an additional two and played them over the opening credits. Another altered version was sung during Compo's funeral in the 2000 episode Just a Small Funeral. Bill Owen also wrote a different version of the lyrics but this version was never used during an episode of the show. Composing the score for each episode until his death in 2007, Hazlehurst spent an average of ten hours per episode watching scenes and making notes for music synchronisation. Hazlehurst then recorded the music using an orchestra consisting of a guitar, harmonica, two violins, a viola, cello, accordion, horn, bass, flute, and percussion. The distinctive harmonica was played by Harry Pitch, who had featured in the 1970 one-hit-wonder Groovin With Mr Bloe. The harmonica part is included in this arrangement but it is cued in the Flute 1 part if one is not available.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1286761 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. 21st Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and Parts. 224 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #877785. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.1286761). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS PART 1 of 2 (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion).  This four act contemporary opera, original libretto and music, by 21st century American composer James Nathaniel Holland is the story of the triumph of Love over Evil, however delayed, and the power of keeping steadfast to one’s righteous promise.  Based on the German fairy tale The Six Swans, in a kingdom, during Saxon times, the murderous daughter of an evil entity, Ravia, infiltrates and takes over the lives of a royal family due to the King’s rash promise to marry her many years before. The royal children are sent away by their father for safety to a hidden, woodland cottage, but Ravia discovers where they are and hexes the younger siblings, turning them into swallows.  Usha, the eldest, escapes and flees to the wilderness and is visited by the apparition of her dead mother who explains what is going on and that Usha must swear an oath of silence for six years to break the spell and change her siblings back into human form.Five years pass and a dashing and kind king, Rohric, of another kingdom, finds Usha while hunting, falls in love with and marries her, but Usha must remain silent and cannot reveal who she is.  Ravia, who now is sole queen of the old kingdom, is invited by Rohric’s nobles with hope to secure a “proper� wedding for Rohric.  Usha is accused falsely of killing her own child by the two and is sentenced to be burned at the stake, but as the bell tolls she finally can declare her innocence.  To the crowd’s amazement her siblings change back, all truth is revealed, and for Ravia’s failure, she is dragged back to hell by demons.  Singers:  King Alfred (bass), Ravia (soprano), Princess Usha (mezzo), Queen Mother Arna (soprano), the royal siblings (children’s/boy’s chorus), King Rohric (Tenor), The Evil Noble (baritone), An angel/a demon (bass), SATB ChorusScored for full orchestra.  Instrumentation:  picc/treble recorder, fl12, ob12, eh, cl12, bsn12, hrn 123, tpt123, trom12, tba, timp, perc.12 (bd, crash cym, ride cym with soft mallets and stick, small gong, wood blk, glk, chimes, snar, tri), hrp, stringsDuration:  2 hoursFull Orchestral Score (concert pitch), Piano Vocal Score and Instruments Parts 1 (woodwinds, brass, perc.) and Parts 2 (harp and strings) sold separately.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1284590 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. 21st Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. 259 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #875765. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.1284590). FULL SCORE (Concert Pitch).  This four act contemporary opera, original libretto and music, by 21st century American composer James Nathaniel Holland is the story of the triumph of Love over Evil, however delayed, and the power of keeping steadfast to one’s righteous promise.  Based on the German fairy tale The Six Swans, in a kingdom, during Saxon times, the murderous daughter of an evil entity, Ravia, infiltrates and takes over the lives of a royal family due to the King’s rash promise to marry her many years before. The royal children are sent away by their father for safety to a hidden, woodland cottage, but Ravia discovers where they are and hexes the younger siblings, turning them into swallows.  Usha, the eldest, escapes and flees to the wilderness and is visited by the apparition of her dead mother who explains what is going on and that Usha must swear an oath of silence for six years to break the spell and change her siblings back into human form.Five years pass and a dashing and kind king, Rohric, of another kingdom, finds Usha while hunting, falls in love with and marries her, but Usha must remain silent and cannot reveal who she is.  Ravia, who now is sole queen of the old kingdom, is invited by Rohric’s nobles with hope to secure a “proper� wedding for Rohric.  Usha is accused falsely of killing her own child by the two and is sentenced to be burned at the stake, but as the bell tolls she finally can declare her innocence.  To the crowd’s amazement her siblings change back, all truth is revealed, and for Ravia’s failure, she is dragged back to hell by demons.  Singers:  King Alfred (bass), Ravia (soprano), Princess Usha (mezzo), Queen Mother Arna (soprano), the royal siblings (children’s/boy’s chorus), King Rohric (Tenor), The Evil Noble (baritone), An angel/a demon (bass), SATB ChorusScored for full orchestra.  Instrumentation:  picc/treble recorder, fl12, ob12, eh, cl12, bsn12, hrn 123, tpt123, trom12, tba, timp, perc.12 (bd, crash cym, ride cym with soft mallets and stick, glk, chimes, snar, tri), hrp, stringsDuration:  2 hoursFull Orchestral Score (concert pitch), Piano Vocal Score and Instruments Parts 1 (woodwinds, brass, perc.) and Parts 2 (harp and strings) sold separately.

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1487104 Composed by Traditional Ukrainian Carol. Arranged by Constance Clark. Children,Christmas,Classical,Holiday. 22 pages. Constance Clark #1064079. Published by Constance Clark (A0.1487104). Carol of the Bells, a holiday favorite, is perfect for your Christmas or winter themed concert. This charming arrangement features 2 glockenspiels and the flute section (including piccolo). Duration: 1'30It is arranged at a easy level for symphonic orchestra (woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings). Instrumentation is semi-flexible, so it can be performed without some of the instruments or with substitutions. Notes for the director:  The piccolo part is required. (Could possibly be replaced by another flute playing 8va when possible.) The flute parts are the hardest. (Range: E4-E6) If you have an oboe, it can double or replace flute 2 with parts taken down the octave as needed. Viola and Cello parts are identical, other than octaves. This arrangement can be done without one of them, but not without both. Bassoon or trombone/tuba could be put on the either part at your discretion. This arrangement can be done without Trumpet/Clarinet.I’d love to hear from you if you are considering or playing this piece. Any questions or feedback are welcome. Email: constance@constanceclarkflute.com

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1282824 By The Secret Garden Ensemble. By Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Arranged by Alberto Caeiro. Broadway,Musical/Show,New Age,Opera,Singer/Songwriter. Score and Parts. 31 pages. Alberto Caeiro #874067. Published by Alberto Caeiro (A0.1282824). This arrangement for orchestra and voice, is made for young and youth orchestra, with a simple and homogeneous writing.The orchestral formation contains:1 Flute1 clarinet1 Oboe1 Basson1 Trumpet1 Horn2 Violins1 Viola1 Cello1 Double Bass4 percussion instruments1 Voice SoloThe entire arrangement is mindful of the range of the instruments, making it not too difficult to play and allowing for the exploration of the timbres of the woodwind, brass instruments and the string Instruments.The arrangement has a different introduction and ending than the original, but it does not change the tonality or form of the original piece. This makes it more interesting by incorporating percussion in both parts.The Secret Garden is a musical based on the 1911 novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The musical's script and lyrics are by Marsha Norman, with music by Lucy Simon. It premiered on Broadway in 1991 and ran for 709 performances. The story is set in the early years of the 20th century.The Girl I mean to be is a powerful and inspirational song about self-discovery and empowerment. The song is a ballad about a young woman struggling to find her place in the world. She constantly feels judged and compared to others, and she's tired of feeling like she's not good enough.However, the song's protagonist eventually realizes that she is the only one who can define who she is. She sings, I'm the only one who knows what I want to be. She realizes that she doesn't need to change herself to please others. She is perfect the way she is.The song ends with the protagonist declaring that she is going to be the girl she wants to be. She sings, I'm gonna be the girl I wanna be, no matter what they say. She is determined to be herself, no matter what others think.

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 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742691 Composed by Public Domain. Arranged by Jeff D. Anderson. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 79 pages. AnderKamp Music #3637261. Published by AnderKamp Music (A0.742691). This is a fun, gospel arrangement. The drums have a ‘train’ sort of feel (the ‘choo choo’ not ‘soul sister’ variety). This arrangement is a medley of Are You Washed In the Blood with There Is Power In the Blood. Toe tapping for sure. These type arrangements play themselves and everyone will love this energetic opener. This arrangement is in the Key of F then changes key up to G. You don’t have to have a rhythm section to play this piece. Not at all. As long as you have a piano player, they can play the written out piano part and go to town! As true to the entire series, this arrangement features playable, easy to read rhythms for all sections.The 8 Core Orchestra is a full orchestra series designed to work with a core group of 8 players plus piano/rhythm.8 Core instrumentation:2 woodwinds, 2 trumpets, 1 horn, 2 trombones and 1 bass trombone or tubaFull instrumentation:2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon/bass clarinet, 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone/tuba, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp, percussion (2 players), timpani, piano, electric bass, guitar(s) and drums (guitar and drums read from rhythm chart)

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1464010 By Dua Lipa. By Andrew Wyatt Blakemore, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, and Mark Ronson. Arranged by Harry O'Brien. 21st Century,Disco,Film/TV,Funk,Pop. 80 pages. Harry O'Brien #1042722. Published by Harry O'Brien (A0.1464010). A Grade 3.5 Intermediate orchestra arrangement of Dua Lipa's disco-funk hit from the 2023 Barbie movie. An exciting arrangement that challlenges all sections to play complicated funk rhythms and the melody at times throughout the song.Comes with Full Score and parts for the following instruments:PiccoloFlutes 1 & 2Oboe 1 & 2Clarinets in Bb 1 & 2Bass Clarinet in BbBassoonHorn in F 1 & 2Trumpets in Bb 1-3Trombones 1 & 2Bass TromboneTubaPercussion I (Drum Set)Percussion II (Tambourine, sus. cymbal)Percussion III (Xylophone)TimpaniPiano (Optional)Violin IViolin IIViolaVioloncelloContrabass (opt. Electric Bass)About the arranger:Harry O'Brien is an emerging composer, arranger, guitarist and music educator in Sydney, Australia. His rock/jazz performance background, orchestral and film composition studies at Sydney Conservatorium, along with being an experienced conductor/director of school-level concert bands and guitar ensembles, give him a highly versatile and distinct arranging sound, one which understands the role every instrument can play in a school band. Arrangements for professional orchestras have been performed in venues around Australia including the State Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide. Website: https://obrienharry08.wixsite.com/music

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1447518 Composed by Michael Kamen. Arranged by John Langley / Studio Orchestrations. 20th Century,Classical,Film/TV,Historic. 108 pages. Www.studio-orchestrations.com #1027298. Published by www.studio-orchestrations.com (A0.1447518). Band of Brothers is one of the most powerful real-life war drama TV series of modern times and its soundtrack composed by the late Michael Kamen (composer of Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) was a wonderfully poignant support to the series.  The haunting Main theme has a prayerful, respectful quality that evokes servce and sacrifice rather than the glory of war.  The final moments of the opening sequence, a simple broken F major chord in the manor of a military trumpet, played by horn solo remind us we are indeed in a military drama.This full orchestral arrangement encompasses the cue called REQUIEM as well as the MAIN THEME in a tribute to not only the TV drama itself and its soundtrack but also to Michael Kamen who was taken from us all too early.  It includes optional SATB chorus. INSTRUMENTATION:2 Flutes2 Oboes [2nd dbl. Cor Anglais]2 Clarinets [Bb]1 Bass Clarinet [Bb]2 Bassoons4 French Horns3 Trumpets3 trombones1 TubaTimpani1 Percussion [Vibraphone]HarpOptional SATB ChorusSTRINGSCheck out other similar arrangements on this website written by John Langley and Paul Campbell (Studio orchestratios).

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730530 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and parts. 350 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #6502039. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730530). INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENTS 1 of 2 (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion). An original opera of four stories in the spirit of street theater, taken and based on Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales  updated with original libretto by American composer James Nathaniel Holland.  Act 1:  For All The Rocks Off the Coast of Brittany (drama), Act 2: Une Danse Macabre (drama/comedy), Act 3: What All Women Want (drama/comedy), and Act 4: That Pesky Itch (comedy).  Can be stand-alone one acts or performed together with overture.  Scores: Piano Vocal Score, Full Orchestral Score, and Instrument Parts 1 and 2.  8 Principals who double or triple roles and sing choruses parts in the other acts.  No chorus required or may include full chorus cast.  Instrumentation:  f1/picc, fl2, ob, eh, cl12, bsn 12, hrn 12, tpt12, trmb, tba, timp, perc., hrp, and strings.  Minimum required eight singers:  Coloratura, Soprano, Dramatic Soprano, Mezzo, 2 Tenors, Baritone, Bass.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1467964 Composed by Charles Fox and Paul Williams. Arranged by Todd Sheehan. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop. 55 pages. Todd Sheehan #1046271. Published by Todd Sheehan (A0.1467964). Charles Fox-Paul Williams: The Love Boat Theme - 1:35  Instrumentation:  2222 - 443(no BTrmb)0 - 3Perc (incl. drs)  - hp - epf - egtr - ebass - str (no Cb)  - Baritone Solo Vocal, Background Vocals (*optional) Professional quality arrangement for full orchestra of “The Love Boat” theme from the ABC television series.   Baritone vocal solo, with optional background vocals (cued/doubled in the wind parts).

Orchestra Percussion - Level 3-4 - Digital Download SKU: HX.250434 By The Beatles. Arranged by Larry Moore. Pop,Rock. Individual instrument part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #0. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.250434).

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730483 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. Score and parts. 338 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #4331497. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730483). FIRST SET OF INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT PARTS OF THE ORCHESTRA (Woodwinds and Brass). The Story of Medusa and Perseus Setting: Ancient Mythological Greece, 2019 Revised Edition with second verse added to the popular alto aria, Let Me Weep (Duration: 2.5 hours) Follow the journey of Perseus as he discovers himself and travels to distant lands and battles the infamous Medusa in order to save his mother from a tyrant. Musically exciting and accessible. Be the first organization to premiere this American contemporary opera in English. Instrumentation: picc/fl, fl, ob12, cl1, cl/bcl, bsn 1, bsn/cbsn, hrn 1234, tpt 123, trmb12, btrom, tba, timp, perc, harp, strings. Full orchestral score, piano vocal score and individual instrument parts 2 (strings) sold separately. Solos, duets, ensembles. Arias for the operatically neglected alto and mezzo-soprano. This opera can also pass as musical theater. Composer Website: https://www.facebook.com/jamesnathanielholland/YouTube Demo: https://youtu.be/XLbxwQyZPhI.