Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.767557

Composed by Mike Lyons. Concert,Contemporary. 39 pages. Lyons Music Services #5968167. Published by Lyons Music Services (A0.767557).

This is a brand new, original piece for wind quintet.

I decided that I wanted to create a musical description of summer under lockdown, spending time in the garden (although there are no bird sounds) in the NorthWest of England. The weather here is usually very changeable (it's why we talk about it so much) so, of course, I included a thunderstorm in the middle!

The piece opens with a gentle walk in the garden, (bassoon) the beautiful flowers swaying in the slight breeze (clarinet and horn). The oboe melody that enters in bar two expresses my thoughts of delight at the beautiful scene. The melody is passed around the ensemble, there's a duet with the flute and then the bassoon takes charge, with the horn taking over the walking bassline.

At letter C there's an abrupt change of scene as I notice the bees busily flitting from flower to flower, pollenating and collecting nectar. The instruments play flutter-tongue to imitate an annoyed buzz every now and again as bees from different hives chance upon the same flower, but all remains peacefully business-like.

At Letter D, we have a slight slowing of tempo as some butterflies flit from place to place, aimlessly taking off and landing fluttering for a short while in the sunshine. This section is as carefree as possible and should just amble along. The tempo can be pulled about quite a bit.

At Letter F, there's a huge, sudden thunderstorm, jagged lightning and rolling thunder as a downpour drenches the garden. Just as suddenly as it started, the storm ends and rain reduces to a thin drizzle. Out comes the sun and we continue through the garden into the distance.

By Various. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Score, Set of Parts. 8 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions

Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.942891

Composed by James W. Knox. Contemporary,World. Score. 9 pages. Knox Music #6599795. Published by Knox Music (A0.942891).

On the Lake written for advanced SSAA divisi and harp. 

Fannie Isabelle Sherrick was an American poet who wrote songs and poems throughout the 1860's that captured hearts and minds. I Can Not Say the Sad Good-Bye was one of her notable songs published in 1873. She was both influenced and encouraged by Ella Wheeler Wilcox who she attributed her success to. Her most popular poetry volume entitled Love or Fame and Other Poems was published in 1880 by W.S Bryan of St Louis and she continued writing for many years.
 
ON THE LAKE
There's a beautiful lake where the sun lies low, And the skies are warm with their summer glow; And a beautiful picture there I see Where the winds are warm and the waves are free, And the waves lie still in the sun As the flowers at night, when the day is done. You may sing of your silvery seas by night When the moon looks down with a dreamy light; And the stars shine out in the skies above Like the warm sweet gaze of the eyes of love; But the glow on the lake to-day Is a glory that never will fade away. The beautiful lake is a sea of gold And the beauty it wears will never grow old; The trees bend down in the sun's warm glow Till their branches meet in the waves below, And the clouds in the far-off skies Are mirrored anew where the sunlight lies. I love to float where the shadows lie 'Neath the matchless glow of the summer sky; And I love to dream that these waves of light Will never fade in the gloomy night: But I know that the things I love Are as far from my reach as the clouds above. Oh, the beautiful lake is a sea of gold And the beauty it wears will never grow old; The cloudlets of Heaven are mirrored there In a golden splendor so bright and fair That the soul is dazzled for aye By the beautiful light of this summer's day. Oh, I love to dream when this life is o'er We shall moor our boats near the golden shore; And our sorrows shall drift from us far away As the leaves that float in their idle play, And the waves shall smile in the sun When the night is over and life is done.

 Fannie Isabelle Sherrick.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.942890

Composed by James W. Knox. Contemporary,World. Octavo. 17 pages. Knox Music #6599787. Published by Knox Music (A0.942890).

On the Lake written for advanced SSAA divisi and harp.  
Fannie Isabelle Sherrick was an American poet who wrote songs and poems throughout the 1860's that captured hearts and minds. I Can Not Say the Sad Good-Bye was one of her notable songs published in 1873. She was both influenced and encouraged by Ella Wheeler Wilcox who she attributed her success to. Her most popular poetry volume entitled Love or Fame and Other Poems was published in 1880 by W.S Bryan of St Louis and she continued writing for many years.

ON THE LAKE
There's a beautiful lake where the sun lies low, And the skies are warm with their summer glow; And a beautiful picture there I see Where the winds are warm and the waves are free, And the waves lie still in the sun As the flowers at night, when the day is done. You may sing of your silvery seas by night When the moon looks down with a dreamy light; And the stars shine out in the skies above Like the warm sweet gaze of the eyes of love; But the glow on the lake to-day Is a glory that never will fade away. The beautiful lake is a sea of gold And the beauty it wears will never grow old; The trees bend down in the sun's warm glow Till their branches meet in the waves below, And the clouds in the far-off skies Are mirrored anew where the sunlight lies. I love to float where the shadows lie 'Neath the matchless glow of the summer sky; And I love to dream that these waves of light Will never fade in the gloomy night: But I know that the things I love Are as far from my reach as the clouds above. Oh, the beautiful lake is a sea of gold And the beauty it wears will never grow old; The cloudlets of Heaven are mirrored there In a golden splendor so bright and fair That the soul is dazzled for aye By the beautiful light of this summer's day. Oh, I love to dream when this life is o'er We shall moor our boats near the golden shore; And our sorrows shall drift from us far away As the leaves that float in their idle play, And the waves shall smile in the sun When the night is over and life is done.

 Fannie Isabelle Sherrick.

Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.797493

Composed by Carol Wood. Celtic,Halloween,Holiday,New Age,Spiritual. Score. 22 pages. Afghan Press Music for the Harp #4886961. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp (A0.797493).

 While all eight of these Celtic holidays may not be truly ancient, several of them certainly are; some, like Samhain, have had Christianizing veils cast over them but have kept many of the pre-Christian customs associated with their celebration. Interested harpists will find a wealth of available information about these holidays, their names, and their customs. 

Imbolc, February 1st or 2nd, is also the Feast of St. Bridget or Brigid and is associated with the ancient goddess of that name in Celtic mythology.

Ostara is the name sometimes given to the neo-Celtic celebration of the Spring Equinox. This piece depicts the dawn of the day and of the year.

Beltaine, the joyous celebration of spring’s warmth and wealth of flowers and new greenery, occurs on the first day of May. 

The longest day of the year and the shortest night mark the Summer Solstice-Midsummer. Since long before Shakespeare’s funny and lyrical play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the Summer Solstice has been associated with magic.

Lughnasadh, on August 1st, is the festival of the first harvest. A version of the name of this festival survives in Manx and Scots Gaelic as well as in Irish Gaelic, and the name itself derives from Lugh, one of the most important Celtic gods

Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox and the end of summer; for me, it is a wistful moment of the year-extremely beautiful yet transitory.
Samhain is one of the most significant celebrations in the Celtic year- the word itself means the end of summer, the beginning of the dark part of the year. It survives even in non-Celtic countries as Halloween, thanks to its adoption into the Christian calendar as All Hallows’ Eve. It is said to be the  time when the veils between this world and the next are at their most thin.

The Winter Solstice is marked in many European cultures as a time for celebrating the birth of the new light and a time for decorating with evergreens like holly. For The Holly King, modal and traditional versions of the carol The Holly and the Ivy, were used because of the lyrics’ references to the rising of the sun, and the running of the deer.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.851198

Composed by Dan Jones. 20th Century,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 4 pages. DanJonesGuitarist #6478273. Published by DanJonesGuitarist (A0.851198).

Then Nature Breathed 

(For Flo)

During the international pandemic lockdown of 2020, I was living in Perthshire, Scotland. I am a keen road and hill runner, and I often find solitude, fitness, and mental rejuvenation in the foothills of the Ochils. Perthshire is a beautiful place to run.

Due to the lack of planes and cars, I was amazed at the sudden abundance of animals and plant growth which appeared quite suddenly during that spring and summer. I felt that nature was thanking us for a brief pause in our frantic lifestyles, where we belch emissions and pollute our souls, minds and the planet in a frantic rush to feed our lust for materialism. I feel that many people (myself included) were able to stop, reflect and re-evaluate our roles in our lives.

Pause

Mere waves on this ocean

navigating currents of precious space

Do less or more

 

Home

a sacred place for some

Breathe

Breathe the light of this divine time

 

Nature revisits

Clear air

Silent paths

Moments

 

Time

for less, for more

Movement

Space

Open creative pause.

(Kirsty Jones)

I hope you enjoy playing ‘Then Nature Breathed’.

(For Kirsty)

Dan Jones ©www.danjonesguitarist.com2021

Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1239461

Composed by Joe Hisaishi. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Film/TV. 20 pages. Sean Sullivan #834854. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1239461).

Summer is almost here, and what better way to welcome the season than with a beautiful and enchanting clarinet quintet arrangement of One Summer's Day by Joe Hisaishi. Perfect for any occasion, whether it's an intimate gathering with friends and family or a public performance, this arrangement is sure to captivate and delight any audience.  Featuring four clarinets and one bass clarinet with an optional part for alto clarinet, this arrangement is beautifully arranged and written for easy access to any clarinet quintet. The mellow and soothing tones of the clarinets blend effortlessly together, creating a wonderfully harmonious and relaxing sound that will transport listeners to a serene summer's day.  With its hauntingly beautiful melody and intricate harmonies, One Summer's Day is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of music lovers all over the world. And now, with this new arrangement, you can experience the magic of this beloved piece in a whole new way.

Organ: 3-staff - Moderately Advanced

SKU: LO.70-1580S

Composed by Gilbert M. Martin. Sacred, Family Days, General, Holy Communion, Patriotic. Sacred Music Press #70/1580S. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.70-1580S).

ISBN 9780893283292.

Completing our remarkable series of compilations of seasonal organ music, we proudly present our Summer volume, culled from the broad and diverse library of The Sacred Music Press. Fourteen exceptional settings of service music shine brightly, highlighting the celebration of the Holy Trinity, the rite of Holy Communion, appropriate selections for Home and Family, and even something special for a Patriotic Sunday. Rounding out the collection are three general praise and four general prayer hymn arrangements. All timings are accurate and the indices are organized alphabetically, by page number and by the church year. Under any circumstance, a most desirable and prestigious addition to the organist's library.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.859686

Composed by Sydney Stevens. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 10 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #3089231. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859686).

Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.com

Dawn: Beautiful, dreamy instrumental that evokes compassion, comfort and warmth. Arranged for solo piano. Includes chord symbols above the staff. Composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP).

Sounds like: Paul Cardall, John Fluker, Jennifer Thomas, Jim Brickman, Michele Mclaughlin, Greg Star, Doug Hammer, Steven Cravis, Rachel Currea, Laura Sullivan, A la Windham Hill

From Album: Seasons

Theme: Music that portrays the peaceful hour of dawn.

Mood: Peaceful, romantic, meditative.

Musical Traits: Left hand rhythm is a repeated broken chord pattern throughout the piece. The right hand plays a strong, but simple melody. Contemporary Classical (tonal with strong themes), New Age acoustics, Romantic, Easy listening.

Performance Time: 6:42

Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusic

More Links:

https://sydneystevenswatermusic.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a/

Review of Seasons CD by Kathy Parsons (mainlypiano.com):

Seasons is a beautiful collection of original pieces by pianist/composer Sydney Stevens. Some of the pieces are solo piano and others feature duets with Mitch Iimori on English horn, oboe, and guitar (but not all at the same time!). The two musicians are obviously exceptionally comfortable and in tune with each other, and the results can be stunning. Very classical in scope and structure, the music is reflective of the natural surroundings of Ms Stevens’ home in the Colombia Gorge region of northern Oregon. The first eight of the fourteen tracks make up the Seasons Suite, a group of lyrical compositions inspired by the various times of year in a remote area of eastern Oregon. The other six pieces also have themes of nature and serenity.

The Seasons Suite begins with Colors Change, obviously about the transition of summer into fall, but also about the concept of change as we grow. Reflective and subdued, the interplay between Stevens’ piano and Iimori’s oboe is effortless and flowing. Autumn Wind picks up the pace a bit, but continues the easy flow, bringing images of leaves swirling in the ceaseless wind of that area. Signs of Winter is a bit darker and more mysterious. Iimori is a big fan of Paul McCandless, and that musician’s influence is very strongly heard in these first three pieces - a very good thing!

In Clouds, Iimori switches from oboe to English horn. This duet with the piano is a dramatic musical depiction of the gathering clouds and anticipation of a coming thunder storm. I really like it a lot! Snow is tranquility set to music. Sparrow’s Song brings us to the beginnings of spring - the freshness in the air, and the joyful songs of birds in the yard. July reflects the laziness of a hot summer day. Season’s Reprise brings together the themes from the various seasons, creating a lovely closing to the Suite. On Summit, Iimori trades his woodwinds for guitar in a gentle, sweeping duet with the piano.

Waning Star is a gorgeous piano solo that has a peaceful grace and quiet serenity - a favorite. Reach For the Stars is a piano solo that has an uplifting sense of moving forward and reaching out. Dawn closes the CD with a warm and soothing confection. The piano is accompanied by light percussion, bass, and washes of synth strings. Full of hope and optimism without being sugarcoated, this piece is spellbinding in its gentle way.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1145366

Composed by by Australian composer, Rebecca Summers. Broadway,Children,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Musical/Show,Pop. Score. 2 pages. Rebecca Summers #745603. Published by Rebecca Summers (A0.1145366).

This song asks the audience to consider the tiny butterflies of every-day life so is great for Harmony Day and other life-affirming celebrations. It asks audiences to consider looking at any ordinary day as a day of wonder, instead of waiting for the next big moment. Featured in the musical Glimmer this song was written for a scene set in a Chinese market, so has a slightly Asian feel but the beautiful melody and accompaniment will suit many school occasions where a community lift in spirit is required.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1145356

Composed by by Australian composer, Rebecca Summers. Broadway,Children,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Musical/Show,Pop. Score. 6 pages. Rebecca Summers #745591. Published by Rebecca Summers (A0.1145356).

This song asks the audience to consider the tiny butterflies of every-day life so is great for Harmony Day and other life-affirming celebrations. It asks audiences to consider looking at any ordinary day as a day of wonder, instead of waiting for the next big moment. Featured in the musical Glimmer this song was written for a scene set in a Chinese market, so has a slightly Asian feel but the beautiful melody and accompaniment will suit many school occasions where a community lift in spirit is required.