Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983162 Composed by Craig Wadley. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 102 pages. Wadley Publications #3043809. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983162). The Privateers is a swashbuckling depiction of an oceangoing pirate adventure, presented in the form of a march.  The piece starts with a brief fanfare, followed immediately by a rousing melody in the style of an old sea-shanty.  Images of sailing upon an endless sea of stars come to mind as a tranquil nocturne is presented, but the peace is shattered as cutlasses and sabers clash in a dogfight sure to end in Davy Jones’ locker!  The music swells to a dramatic conclusion as our mighty galleon surges across a stormy sea.   Instrumentation   The Privateers comes with full sets of both concert/stage and marching/field parts, allowing for great flexibility in your performance venues. Contemporary marching bands and drum & bugle corps utilize specialized field percussion which is typically not used in a concert setting.  With this piece, the use of outdoor percussion (quad toms and a tonal bass drum line) onstage is encouraged, although not required.  A single bass drum line is included which may be used instead of (or in addition to) the tonal bass drum line, and the Quad Toms part may be omitted.    A piano part is included, primarily for optional use indoors as a color instrument for the ensemble.  However, smaller bands in particular may find it useful for filling out the accompaniment line if instrumentation is limited.  Optionally, a very small ensemble of melodic instruments could be used, with the piano acting as a full-fledged accompaniment.   Several optional parts are included, such as Eb and Bb Horn, for ensembles with limited instrumentation.  Also, the two Low Winds parts should be distributed equally across trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tenor sax players.   Double reed parts are not included.  Double these instruments on appropriate parts to suit the needs of your ensemble.   Teaching Points   Meter – The alternation of 6/8 and 4/4 with a constant pulse (rather than a constant 8th note) provides an excellent opportunity to teach your students to shift the subdivision of the beat from triple to duple and back again.   Chromaticism & Accidentals – There is a recurring passage which features the prominent use of secondary dominants, or circle of fifths chord motion.  Students can learn a few less-than-common accidentals and enharmonics, while also getting a larger lesson in music theory.

String Quartet String Quartet - Digital Download SKU: A0.548632 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #3400587. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548632). Silent Night arranged for string quartet with a re-harmonized final verse. Silent Night Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to accompany the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs or to ensure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public initially recognized Gruber as the composer, many people began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible over time. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies.      

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1111833 Composed by J. H. Gould. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. 19th Century,Christian,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 15 pages. Sandy McIntire #714043. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.1111833). JESUS, SAVIOR, PILOT ME is a late 19th Century hymn with lyrics by Edward Hopper that is often associated with seagoing and maritime activities. Its quiet and delicate melody with lyrics that reflect the perils of the sea are particularly appropriate for prayer and memorial services as well as any worship service or program. This arrangement is an EASY INTERMEDIATE arrangement for SAB (soprano, alto, baritone) CHOIR with a piano accompaniment. A separate solo sheet is provided for voices only and the arrangement provides opportunities for solo and duet performances. Prompts are provided for singers by the piano accompaniment. Other similar arrangements by McIntire for SAB choir include And Could It Be That I Should Gain and Mary, Did You Know? also available at this web site.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0000833_WPTN2TC (wp) 2nd B-flat Trombone T.C.. Composed by Craig Andrew Fitzpatrick. Instructional. World Part. 1 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0000833_wpTN2TC. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0000833_WPTN2TC). UPC: 038081274300.All things . . . for concert band, is a setting of the traditional tune All Things Bright and Beautiful. The melody, while undergoing quite a few variations and transformations, still remains true to the original lyric quality hymn tune. Initially, the hymn is fragmented and slowly is presented in larger pieces as the work progresses. At the climax of the piece a clear and exuberant presentation of the original tune can be heard. The piece then concludes by returning to where it began by fragmenting the melody again and fading into the distance.Concert/Contest.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1026608 Composed by Uwe Heynitz. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Uwe Heynitz #6269467. Published by Uwe Heynitz (A0.1026608). An easygoing, sweet and charming Piano Solo.

By W. C. Handy. Arranged by Victor Goines. For Jazz Ensemble. Instructional. Part. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music

Jazz Combo - Digital Download SKU: A0.913558 Composed by Mike J.D. Roberts. Blues,Jazz. Score and parts. 10 pages. Mike Roberts #5776515. Published by Mike Roberts (A0.913558). An easygoing trad jazz piece, suitable for any combination of horns + rhythm section. Works well in a dixieland style, but could also be performed with a regular jazz rhythm section.

String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1213350 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827). Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Wedding. 6 pages. Jmsgu3 #810536. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1213350). Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232022 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period. 38 pages. Jmsgu3 #827696. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1232022). Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle. No. 1. Allegretto.No. 2. Andante con moto.No. 3. à l’ Allemande.No. 4. Andante cantabile.No. 5. Risoluto.No. 6. Andante – Allegretto.No. 7. Tranquillo.No. 8. Moderato cantabile.No. 9. Vivace moderato.No. 10. Allegramente.No. 11. Andante ma non troppo.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1452731 By Rafael Griffin. By Traditional American Melody. Arranged by Rafael Griffin. Christian,Easter,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. Rafael Griffin #1031974. Published by Rafael Griffin (A0.1452731). John Newton's lyrical summation of the gospel has offered great assurance to countless people who have sung this hymn down through time. It is my hope that you likewise will be inspired as you play this solo piano arrangement of the timeless hymn of faith Amazing Grace, which is set in an easygoing gospel style.To stay updated on all new releases, please follow my social channels!Click here to subscribe to my YouTube channel.Click here to follow me on Facebook.

By W. C. Handy. Arranged by Victor Goines. For Jazz Ensemble. Instructional. Part. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music

Piano,Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1150780 Composed by John E. Gould. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Christian,Holiday,Instructional,Sacred,Traditional. Score and part. 5 pages. Sandy McIntire #750962. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.1150780). JESUS, SAVIOR, PILOT ME is a late 19th Century hymn often associated with seagoing and maritime activities that has remained popular for over 150 years. This arrangement is an EASY INTERMEDIATE VIOLA SOLO with PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT. Its quiet and delicate melody is particularly appropriate for prayer and memorial services while also relevant for any worship service or program. A separate music sheet for the viola is included in addition to the score. This hymn as a piano solo and a violin solo is also available at this web site.

Cello,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548485 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387043. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548485). Silent Night arranged for Cello & Piano with new harmony for the third verse. Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg. Silent Night Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to go with the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous of all Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs, or to make sure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and both Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and consequently, Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public originally recognized Gruber as the composer, many people over time began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and in multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This particular recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind in 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com      

By W. C. Handy. Arranged by Victor Goines. For Jazz Ensemble. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music

String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1213501 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827). Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Wedding. 5 pages. Jmsgu3 #810689. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1213501). Beethoven’s Eleven Bagatelles Op. 119 are known for their expressive melodies and harmonies, and their innovative approach to form and tonality. The bagatelles were written during a period of time when Beethoven was undergoing a difficult phase in his life; he was struggling with hearing loss, family problems, and depression. Despite these challenges, he managed to produce a set of musical gems that are deeply moving and uplifting. The bagatelles show a remarkable range and depth of emotion, from playful and humorous to introspective and melancholic. These pieces serve as a testament to his resilience and creative genius in the face of personal adversity. More than two centuries after their composition, the bagatelles continue to inspire music enthusiasts around the world. The Bagatelles Op. 119 is a combination of old and new pieces that were not originally planned as a cycle.