SKU: A0.1008342

An instructional Chamber Orchestra work written for beginning strings and early intermediate winds. This work is in 6/4 time. The string parts (depicting the bubbles that are seen as the Platypus are submerged) have been written where they are either using the open strings or the patterns are repeated over several bars so that beginning students are able to focus on the challenges of the 6/4 time. Mapping which beat each string part falls on is helpful when starting to teach this piece. Platypus are shy in nature and do not normally cohabit in the same location in large numbers. This piece was written as the composer observed an unusually large number of Platypus in one location. The wind parts depict the Platypus as they surfaced and descended in the billabong where they lived and as they happened to meet another Platypus or come up where she was sitting they quickly retreated with a loud splash. This is heard throughout the piece.  Parts are available.

SKU: A0.1492415

UNDER THE BOARDWALK- for Small Orchestra. Under the Boardwalk is a classic song by The Drifters, released in 1964. The song is renowned for its nostalgic and romantic depiction of a seaside rendezvous. The song captures the essence of a carefree summer and has been used in various films, commercials, and TV shows to evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth. This arrangement includes a section that depicts the sea using whole-tone tonality. Flt., Obo., Clar. in Bb, Horn in F, Bsn., Timp., Tam-tam (played with superball), Orch Bls., Hrp (or Synth), Str.

SKU: A0.1371596

This piece is composed for the same exact instrumentation as Ligeti's own Chamber Concerto. I have always admired György Ligeti. I spent many hours studying his music and especially his Chamber Concerto for 13 instrumentalists. Ligeti died while I was working on this piece and I decided to make this work my homage to him. Hommage à György Ligeti was composed using a compositional method that is inspired by the idea of Fractals. A series of four numbers (5,6,4,4) dictate the micro and macro structure of the work. This method of composition can organize not only the structure of a piece but also its pitch material, rhythmic material and more but, even if strictly applied, it leaves much room for intuition on the part of the composer.

SKU: A0.1453498

Legacy is a three-movement composition for chamber orchestra that makes social commentary on the issue of global warming. It was commission in 2007 by the Washington Sinfonietta, Rufus Jones, conductor and rewritten for chamber orchestra in 2023. I. Conflicts - This movement begins with a cry from native cultures admonishing our neglect of the environment. The cry is interspersed with debate regarding the seriousness of global warming (woodwinds). The debate grows stronger as the cries grow weaker. The debate isquieted by a measure of repeated chords that could be the words, stop it! stop it now!” A weak cry in the English Horn brings the introduction to a close. An Allegro section follows with a rhythmic and primitive sounding section representing the underdeveloped nations that are destroying the rain forests for economic gain. This material evolves into a more harmonic and contrapuntal section representing industrialized nations reluctant to change, also for economic reasons. Things quiet down as the music takes the listener to another part of the globe, East Asia. Conflict is again present in this section. The music returns to a varied restatement of the industrialized nations music before traveling to India for a section influenced by Raga. This section builds in dissonance until we hear the repeated stop it now chords from the introduction. A brief reprise of the cries brings the movement to a close. II. Consequences - This movement evokes a somber mood that is reflective of living in a climate of extremes. The movement is in arch form as it begins and ends with open harmony reflective of barren lands that once were fertile. The middle section serves as a climax expressing the harshness of the climate. Colleen McCullough's book, A Creed for the Third Millennium was a source of inspiration for this movement. III. Sacrifice and Compromise - The movement begins with a strong section that suggests progress. It is followed by a quieter and intense section that alternates lyrical lines over a staccato ostinato creating a sense of urgency. The opening section returns and is followed by a development of the ostinato section. This section is symbolic of how ideas need to be adapted in order for progress to be made. The opening section returns once more before leading into the concluding section where there is coming together of the instruments on a long lyrical line representing more and more people working together for change. The movement ends with a sense of triumph over adversity. Score prints on legal size paper and parts on letter.

SKU: A0.982668

Requiem Ballet.  Dance ballet piece of victory over death through God and salvation. Symbolic of resurrection on many levels; spiritual, memory of the tragic murder, the injustice of the trial procedures, the victimized innocence under Jim Crow law.  Emmett (Bobo) Till, risen from the death is as a live as ever until justice is served.  At the conclusion of the Lacrimosa Emmett's voice encourages us to weep no more for his cause but learn to love each other for our differences.  .

SKU: A0.533578

The Acts of the Apostles (2009), an oratorio for baritone, chorus, congregation/audience, and chamber orchestra (piano, organ, strings-suggested minimum of 3.3.3.2.1),
was commissioned by The Memorial Church at Harvard University. It is dedicated to Edward Elwyn Jones and the
Harvard University Choir.
The biblical books of Luke and Acts form a pair of documents from a single author and with a single audience (the
likely-metaphorical “Theophilus�), yet they are unusual for being composed in such contrasting genres. Luke’s
gospel, using Mark as a primary source throughout, features a comparable literary style to that of the other
evangelists. Acts, by contrast, is a historical monograph that charts the birth of the Church with dramatic stories
about—and speeches from—the apostles, painting a vivid, if not necessarily chronological, picture of their victories
and struggles. As such, it is a book that provides excellent source material for a dramatic choral libretto of this scale.
Although much of Acts is focused on the ministry of Saul/Paul, this oratorio draws most of its material from the
first third of the book, prior to and including the conversion of Saul. In the Prologue, Christ’s ascension is narrated
and—following an orchestral Sinfonia—the chorus sings words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Plain in Luke’s
gospel that foreshadow many of the trials the apostles go on to face. The astounding account of Pentecost follows:
here, words from the book of Ruth, customarily read on the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost), are included, telling the
story of a Moabite woman who converted to the Israelite faith—a parallel to the expansion of the Christian message
to all nations by the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Prayer for Boldness, quoting Psalm 2, asks God for protection from
the threats of persecution that the apostles will now face.
Stephen, regarded as the proto-martyr of the Christian Church, offers one of the most developed speeches in Acts,
only a small portion of which is presented here. Full of scriptural references, including the quotation from Isaiah
“Heaven is my throne…�, the end of the narrative is remarkable for two reasons: firstly, Stephen’s final words
mirror those of Christ on the cross in Luke’s gospel—where Jesus forgives his executioners and prays “Father, into
your hands I commend my spirit� (Luke 23:46); secondly, Saul is specifically mentioned as one who approved of
Stephen’s stoning, indicative of the redemptive possibilities of the Christian message.
The account of the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch here in the oratorio ends with the First Song of Isaiah—while
not quoted in Acts, it seems a fitting conclusion to the scene as Philip and the eunuch were reading Isaiah together,
and the canticle has often been associated by Christians with the rite of baptism. Similarly, the story of Saul’s
Conversion is followed here by a Christological poem found in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, though it is likely a
quotation from an earlier source. It is often regarded as the earliest extant Christian hymn.
The Acts of the Apostles concludes with Luke’s realistic assessment that in spite of Paul’s energetic evangelism many
remained unconvinced by the Christian message. At the heart of both Luke’s gospel and Acts is the tension between
the uniquely important role of the Jewish traditions that Jesus himself practiced and the expansion of the gospel to
gentiles, of whom Luke himself is one. It is appropriate, therefore, to follow Paul’s message of salvation to the
gentiles with the Magnificat: a canticle that emphasizes the promises of God to the people of Israel throughout
history.
Three traditional hymn texts are found in the oratorio, each set congregationally to a pre-existing tune. The first,
“Spirit of mercy, truth, and love� is an eighteenth century poem that e.

SKU: A0.931075

Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua) is a popular Chinese folk song dating back to the 18th century. Over time, many regional variations were created, and the song gained popularity both in China and abroad.

This arrangement is for Erhu or Violin Solo and chamber orchestra: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion (Vibraphone and Suspended Cymbal) and strings. Works well as an encore for soloist. .

SKU: A0.931071

Mozart’s overture to the Marriage of Figaro, arranged for viola ensemble (or, optionally, cello ensemble). Performed around the world by viola players at all levels, this arrangement is for viola ensemble in six parts, and can be performed by any number of musicians from 6 solo parts to a large ensemble of violists.

SKU: A0.976943

Beautiful song for flute, marimba and piano about love, romance, and a forgotten rose found by her hero. A wedding song. Mythical tale. Truly a lovely work for intermediate to advanced musicians. A perfect work of repertoire for any music studio! Ideal for pedagogy, performance, or special event. Award-winning composer. Quite an exceptional work!

Award-winning Cuban-American Composer S. Peña Young

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Award-winning Cuban-American composer S Peña Young has a rich history of creating groundbreaking classical music with cutting edge works like the multimedia oratorio Creation, winner of the IAWM New Genre Prize, World Order #5 for percussion and multimedia, and collaborations with artists in Vox Novus 60×60 and Lee Scott’s interactive web opera The Village. In 2014 Young gave a TED Talk on her animated science fiction opera Libertaria, the world’s first machinima opera. Young is the author of the science fiction series The Libertaria Chronicles and Composer Boot Camp 101: 50 Exercises for Educators, Students, and Music Professionals, (available at AMAZON) and is in production for the animated film Spiritus. Young is a sought-after lecturer and writer on music technology, audio engineering, film music, composition/songwriting, film, social media, online collaboration, marketing, and contemporary music and is an advocate for new music.