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.

Small Ensemble Flute,Piano,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.889815 Composed by Ginny Saltzman (Bethlehem Angel) and The First Noel - Traditional. Christmas. Score and parts. 9 pages. Ginny's House of Music #4362443. Published by Ginny's House of Music (A0.889815). *Bethlehem Angel and The First Noel This is a very beautifully flowing presentation which includes both an original work by this composer entitled Bethlehem Angel and an arrangement of The First Noel. It includes scriptures and lyrics. It was written for flute, guitar, voice, and piano accompaniment  on Intermediate Level.  It is based on the scriptures Luke 2: 8-11 --- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord and Matthew 2:1-10 ----  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judea, art not the least among the princes of Judea: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 

Vocal, Solo Solo Voice - Digital Download SKU: H1.804DP Arranged by Don Doig, Jack Schrader, and John F. Wilson. General Worship. Collection. 392 pages. Hope Publishing - Digital #804DP. Published by Hope Publishing - Digital (H1.804DP). By Various Writers.140 Christian songs by Various Writers Contains over 140 songs including: Because He Lives, Communion Song, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, the Holy City, I Wonder as I Wander, Learning to Lean, Malotte's Lord's Prayer, Wedding Song, and The Palms. Contains over 140 songs including: Because He Lives, Communion Song, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, the Holy City, I Wonder as I Wander, Learning to Lean, Malotte's Lord's Prayer, Wedding Song, and The Palms.

Opera. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This edition: vocal/piano score. Erstveröffentlichung - Oper - Theater. Wagner Urtext Piano/Vocal Scores. Downloadable, Piano reduction. Duration 235\' 0. Schott Music - Digital #Q17852. Published by Schott Music - Digital

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784836 Composed by McCorkle, Dennis F. Broadway,Christian,Jewish,Musical/Show,Rock. Octavo. 24 pages. DF McCorkle Music and eBook Publications #11763. Published by DF McCorkle Music and eBook Publications (A0.784836). ACT 2: Song 10. The King, by Dennis McCorkle, is a contemporary pop-rock musical of the first two kings of Israel, Saul ben Kish and David ben Jesse and explores the contrasting lives and outcome of each man’s choices in life. [2 Samuel 12:24 - And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her; and she bore a son, and called his name Solomon. And Yahweh loved him;] [1 Kings 2:1-4 - Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 I go the way of all the earth; be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; 3 and keep the charge of Yahweh your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, and His commandments, and His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and whithersoever you turn yourself; 4 that Yahweh establish His word which He spoke concerning me, saying: ‘If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee, said He, a man on the throne of Israel.’] BATHSHEBA becomes pregnant again and DAVID a son, SOLOMON is born to them [The Kingdom has a New Son – Elders]. Also included with your order is our new 20 page catalog of over 150 titles at no additional charge.

Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407246 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #989939. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1407246). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this arrangement for cello and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page cello part).  Key: D major.  Also available in the key of Eb major (the original Brahms key).  NOTE: The audio clip is played a half step higher.The first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407243 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #989935. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1407243). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem.  With incidental music by Brahms, this arrangement for violin and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture and/or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page violin part).  Note: audio clip is played a half step lower.  Also available in the original Brahms key (Eb major)The first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1406711 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #989463. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1406711). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem.  With incidental music by Brahms, this arrangement for violin and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page violin part).  Key: Eb major (the original Brahms key).  Also available in the key of F major.The first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1406721 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #989474. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1406721). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem.  With incidental music by Brahms, this arrangement for cello and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page cello part).  Key: Eb major (the original Brahms key).  Also available in the key of F major.The first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Cello,Piano,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1474811 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #1052428. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1474811). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this trio for Bb trumpet, cello and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for trumpet and cello).  Concert Key: C majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Trumpet Trio Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1490800 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 15 pages. John A. Dempsey #1067585. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1490800). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this Bb trumpet trio is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  11 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for trumpet 1, trumpet 2 and trumpet 3).  Concert Key: Ab majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Alto Saxophone,Flute,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1485391 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #1062457. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1485391). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this trio for flute, alto sax and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for flute and alto sax).  Concert Key: F majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Small Ensemble Horn,Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494511 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #1071097. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1494511). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this trio for French horn, trombone and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for horn and trombone).  Concert Key: F majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Flute,Oboe,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1470062 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #1047811. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1470062). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this trio for flute, oboe and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for flute and oboe).  Concert Key: F majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.

Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408442 Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 12 pages. John A. Dempsey #991028. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1408442). Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this arrangement for tenor sax and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  8 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page tenor sax part).  Concert Key: F majorThe first noel the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.Noel, noel, noel, noel,Born is the King of Israel.