Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.835863

Composed by Paul Burnell. Contemporary. 83 pages. Paul Burnell #6290665. Published by Paul Burnell (A0.835863).

Graphene Machine

Composed Paul Burnell 2020

For Instruments in Four Parts with optional drum set

Score in C

Duration without repeats 4:15, duration with repeats 4:55

If repeats are omitted use 2nd time indications.

Graphene Machine is suitable for multiple quartet combinations with parts available (and potential instrumentations suggested) as follows:

Part 1: C, Bb, Eb (Flute, Oboe, Alto Recorder, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin 1)

Part 2: C, Bb, G, Eb (Alto Flute, Oboe, Tenor Recorder, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin 2)

Part 3: C, Bb, Eb, F (Bb Clarinet, Bass Recorder, Alto Saxophone, F horn, Violin 3, Viola)

Part 4: C, Bb, F (Bassoon, Great Bass Recorder, Tenor Saxophone, F Horn, 'Cello)

Optional: Drum Set - Kick Drum or damped Floor Tom, Snare Drum, High Hat, Crash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal

Alternately, 'found' percussion object equivalents may be played.

Part 4 may be played an octave lower than written - using the available 'Bass clef up 8' part.

Any other appropriate instruments, even if not suggested above, may play.

The Con Sord./Mute indications are for string and brass instruments.

The optional unpitched air sounds notated with x note heads can be performed on wind and brass instruments. Other instrument types may improvise an equivalent unpitched sound.

Bracketed note heads indicate alternate note where the associated unbracketed note is out of range. 

Programme note:

Graphene is a form of carbon consisting of sheets just one atom thick, with the atoms arranged in a honeycomb-shaped lattice. In relation to its thickness, it is about 100 times stronger than steel. Graphene conducts heat and electricity very efficiently and is nearly transparent.

'Graphene Machine' reflects Graphene's characteristic of extreme thinness and relative strength through the contrast of quiet delicate sounds with forceful dynamic playing. The piece also features interlocking six-note patterns that were inspired by Graphene's hexagonal atomic structure.

Woodwind Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.956663

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Catriona Melville-Mason. Romantic Period. 91 pages. C Melville-Mason #6735339. Published by C Melville-Mason (A0.956663).

This is an arrangement of Mendelssohn’s overture The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave), intended for a medium-sized saxophone orchestra.  It has been categorised as ‘advanced’, as the length and tempo of the work make it quite challenging.  However, provided the main parts are covered by competent players, those with less experience can either double, judiciously omitting any problem sections, or in some cases opt for the appropriate ‘easier’ add-on part.

Essential Parts:

Part 1: Sopranino Saxophone

Part 2: Soprano Saxophone

Part 3: Alto Saxophone

Part 4: Alto Saxophone

Part 5: Alto Saxophone

Part 6: Tenor Saxophone

Part 7: Tenor Saxophone

Part 8: Baritone Saxophone

Part 9: Bass Saxophone

 

Optional Parts:

 

Easier Alto Saxophone

Easier Tenor Saxophone

Contrabass Saxophone

 

Mendelssohn visited Scotland in 1829 and, after a tour of the Highlands, travelled by steamer from Fort William to Oban and thence to the Hebridean island of Mull.  From there, he made the short boat trip to the small island of Staffa, to visit Fingal’s Cave – a sea cave formed of hexagonal basalt columns, with a highly intriguing natural acoustic.

The Hebrides overture was inspired by this segment of Mendelssohn’s Scottish travels.  The work is an early example of a tone poem: a musical representation of the scenery, wind and weather of the Scottish Hebridean islands, reflecting their sudden and infinite changeability.

After some revisions, the overture received its first performance in May 1832 and remains a favourite with audiences to this day.  It has been central in establishing – and sustaining – the popularity of Fingal’s Cave as a tourist destination.

This is an adaptation of an arrangement that was originally created for a woodwind course held on another Scottish island – Skye, which is the largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1104813

By Hexagonal. By Mccoy Tyner. Arranged by Michael Lamb. Contemporary,Jazz. Score and parts. 115 pages. Michael Lamb #708050. Published by Michael Lamb (A0.1104813).

Arranged to feature trumpeter Danny Jonokuchi alongside Strictly Smokin Big Band (www.strictly-smokin.co.uk) by Michael Lamb. Holds the original groove shifting into a double time swing trumpet solo before returning. Playable with a featured soloist, or cued within other parts to make the arrangement playable with 5444 (Guitar optional) Solos on Tenor 1, trumpet soloist or trumpet 2 and piano. Lead trumpet to D6/ E6 (both of which are fine down an octave!) Lead trombone to G4 Trumpet solo | Trumpet Feature | Featured Soloist | with Big Band.

Small Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.956662

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Catriona Melville-Mason. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 127 pages. C Melville-Mason #6735335. Published by C Melville-Mason (A0.956662).

This is an arrangement of Mendelssohn’s overture The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave), intended for a medium-sized woodwind group of perhaps 20 – 30 players.  It has been categorised as ‘advanced’, as the length and tempo of the work make it quite challenging.  However, provided the main parts are covered by competent players, those with less experience can either double, judiciously omitting any problem sections, or opt for the appropriate ‘easier’ add-on part.

This is great fun to attempt, even if your ensemble may not manage it up to performance standard!

The piece is scored for the following instrumentation:

Essential Parts:

Part 1: Flute

Part 2: Flute

Part 3: Oboe

Part 4: Clarinet in B-flat

Part 5: Clarinet in B-flat (contains essential divisi, so minimum of 2 players essential)

Part 6: Clarinet in B-flat

Part 7: Clarinet in B-flat  OR          Part 7: Alto Saxophone

Part 8: Alto Saxophone

Part 9: Alto Saxophone

Part 10: Bassoon              OR          Part 10: Bass Clarinet in B-flat (low C instrument essential)

 

Optional add-ons:

 

Easier Flute/Oboe

Low Clarinet in B-flat

Easier Alto Saxophone

Easier Tenor Saxophone

Mini-Bassoon in F (an extra, NOT an easy, part)

Easier Bassoon

 

Mendelssohn visited Scotland in 1829 and, after a tour of the Highlands, travelled by steamer from Fort William to Oban and thence to the Hebridean island of Mull.  From there, he made the short boat trip to the small island of Staffa, to visit Fingal’s Cave – a sea cave formed of hexagonal basalt columns, with a highly intriguing natural acoustic.

The Hebrides overture was inspired by this segment of Mendelssohn’s Scottish travels.  The work is an early example of a tone poem: a musical representation of the scenery, wind and weather of the Scottish Hebridean islands, reflecting their sudden and infinite changeability.

After some revisions, the overture received its first performance in May 1832 and remains a favourite with audiences to this day.  It has been central in establishing – and sustaining – the popularity of Fingal’s Cave as a tourist destination.

This arrangement was originally created for a woodwind course held on another Scottish island – Skye, which is the largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides.