Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.482271 By Ildar Khannanov. By Ildar Khannanov. Arranged by Ildar Khannanov. Easter,Hanukkah,Jewish,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. MThRI #102034. Published by MThRI (A0.482271). Sanctus, a penultimate number in St. Luke's mass, is written on the text in Hebrew and in English. The style refers to the general sound of Middle Eastern music with the dance rhythm. The ancient origin of Holy, Holy, Holy is emphasized. The music presupposes wide use of improvisation in the accompaniment (extended refrains between the verses) and in vocal parts. With each new verse, the improvised line gets longer and more sophisticated. There is room for the competition of two singers (if the verses are divided among two of them). The ending should sound as sweet as possible.

Violin Duet Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.596615 By John Winstead and Miguel Angel Cotignola. By Juan María Solare. 20th Century,Celtic,Instructional,Irish. 5 pages. Juan Maria Solare #6208589. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.596615). Highlands for two violins About the genesis of my work Highlands: There was a composition competition in Scotland (The Gordon Stewart Memorial Competition), they asked to write a short march for Scottish bagpipes. I said to myself: I don't know anything about the bagpipes, this could be an opportunity to get to know the instrument better. So I began to investigate and discovered that there is a huge literature, many works. Of course: all the works are impressively similar, because it is a relatively limited instrument (with forgiveness of the pipers). But this is an unimportant detail for our story. So, with a collection of bagpipe sheet music at hand, I began to investigate the possibilities of the instrument. And I made a huge mistake: Bagpipe scores are written without accidentals, but they are actually in A major. Sharps are not written simply because there is NO alternative. They can't play anything else (at least the traditional bagpipes), so the sheet music ommits the superfluous sharps. In short: then I composed my melody for that contest in A minor ... which is impossible to play on bagpipes. The fact of having written the melody on board a train prevented me from listening to dozens of works for bagpipes as a reference (at that time - June 2015 - I did not have a mobile internet connection). When I realized the mistake (in time) I rewrote that melody in major mode (well, Mixolydian ...), added some typical bagpipe ornamentation and retitled it: Ballone Castle (the name of the castle of the organizers of the contest, the Stewart Society). And now what do I do with the original melody, in minor mode? Instead of throwing it away (which I never do) I titled it Highlands, and it is the work that you are about to hear, or whose score you are holding. I didn't win that contest in Scotland. But I recorded Ballone Castle and posted it on Spotify: Ballone Castle (for bagpipes) - on Spotify (there is a version with drums and another without them). As for Highlands, the saxophone version was recorded by my Chinese friend Yu Han for the album Images of Elsewhere (Images of Elsewhere (saxophone)). In this case, there are also two versions: solo saxophone and sax with electronic sounds. The electronic sounds here actually simulate the typical bagpipe pedal (drone) note. A version of Highands for oboe Solo was recorded by John Winstead (Highlands (oboe solo)) Comparing both pieces (Highlands and Ballone Castle) it is verified how the simple change of mode (major / minor), in addition to the change of instrument, can work wonders for musical perception. They are two related but independent works, each with its own defined character - like two twins. But the story continues. In October 2020 I began an intense dialogue with the violinist Miguel �ngel Cotignola, from Mendoza (Argentina). I suggested him to film Highlands. He suggestd me to write a second violin part. I did it. He filmed it on the shore of Lake Potrerillos, in Mendoza (Argentina). This video can be seen here: Highlands (for two violins)Juan María Solare

Viola - Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: M0.31154EB Technique. E-book. 33 pages. Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music #31154EB. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music (M0.31154EB). ISBN 9781513473901. 8.75X11.76 inches.Practicing scales is essential to building and maintaining strength, technique, tone, and agility on the viola, but it is easy to slip into the habit of playing scales automatically, without paying attention to tonality or sound production. The 29 single-page studies in this book focus the attention of violists on the beauty of sound, with a particular concern for the way different keys resonate on the viola.The first 24 studies address all minor and relative major keys and proceed through the circle of fifths; the last 5 pieces are individually conceived, i.e., apart from the circle of fifths. No metronome indications are given, so the etudes can be played at individually comfortable tempos.The names of the etudes refer to various animals that have scales, including insects, fish, birds, reptiles, and a few species of mammals. The author hopes that in addition to experiencing more enjoyable scale practice, students will be inspired to learn more about these amazing creatures and write scale studies of their own.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1261139 By RAY MC CULLOCH. By RAY MC CULLOCH. Arranged by RAY MC CULLOCH. Film/TV,Historic,March,Renaissance. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Turtle Music Company #854207. Published by Turtle Music Company (A0.1261139). Think of a Hollywood version of Knights returning to their castle after some grand and glorious campaign.  At the front are the victorious Knights (1st and 2nd strain) then later in the parade are the treasures that were captured. (Trio).

Piano (4 hands) - intermediate to advanced - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q11737 Composed by Edward MacDowell. This edition: Sheet music. Downloadable. Op. 20. Schott Music - Digital #Q11737. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q11737). Edward MacDowell (1860–1908), although rather unknown in Germany, ranks among the most important musicians of North America on the threshold of the 20th century. He received his musical training in Paris, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt. In 1888 MacDowell returned to the USA where he was celebrated as a pianist and composer, as 'the greatest musical genius America has produced'. Influenced by the works of Schumann and Grieg, his 3 Poems display a mature romantic sound image. The pieces for four hands live on their strong expression while being soft, sensitive and subtle in the detail. The gentle tones reflect MacDowell's love of nature, especially of the clouds and the sea, with 3 Poems beginning with the movement Night by the Sea. The pieces are ideal for lessons, recitals and concert performances.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232325 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Renaissance,Spiritual. Octavo. 10 pages. Kevin G. Pace #828014. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1232325). Stunningly beautiful, sacred choral music composed by Kevin G. Pace.  Text, by Mary Ann W. Snowball, is in reference to Christ healing the woman with the issue of blood.Text:Twelve years she had suffered; she bled with no cure. When drained of all resource, a crowd was then heard. Boldly approaching, she pressed in the throng, For Jesus was nearing, and her faith was strong. This womam pressed forward, though she was unclean. She knew He could heal her; she would not be seen. Reaching his garment, his garment of grace, She mended abruptly in that  very place. Her presence was shrouded, but Jesus perceived. He asked who had touched Him and who had believed? Trembling and falling, she bowed at his feet. My daughter, He named her. Now go with My peace.Thy faith, it hath healed thee, for now thou art whole. O, be of good comfort. He honored her soul. Jesus, our Healer, with garments of grace, Will cover our suff'rings with love on his face.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1077067 By Michael Swedberg. By Terrence Niska. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary. Score. 4 pages. Niska Music Publishing #681209. Published by Niska Music Publishing (A0.1077067). A sense of foreboding fills the air as this piece begins. There is a darkness on the horizon and it can mean only one thing: the storm approaches. The simple chords of the intro present a feeling of calm that belies the impending torrent. The music takes a deep breath and then…it begins. In the left hand, a figure reminiscent of Chopin’s “Revolutionary� Etude begins (though not nearly as quick). The rains start to fall and the winds begin to blow as the storm builds in intensity. Measure by measure the music grows in strength until the climax is reached and the gales begin to subside with the last crashes of thunder. For all its fury, the storm is over. The clouds begin to recede across the horizon and in the end, a single ray of sunlight breaks through the gloom.

Choral 4-Part Chorus,Choir,Choral - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1510237 By Ida L. Reed. By Ida L. Reed. Arranged by Ida L. Reed. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Spiritual. 4 pages. Steven See #1085443. Published by Steven See (A0.1510237). Someone is praying for youSomeone is praying for youSo when it seems you're all aloneAnd your heart will break in twoRemember someone is praying for youHave the crowds 'round you gathered in the midst of the storm?Is your ship tossed and battered, are you weary and worn?Don't lose hope, someone's praying for you this very dayAnd peace be still is already on the waySomeone is praying for youSomeone is praying for youSo when it seems you're all aloneAnd your heart will break in twoRemember someone is praying for youWhen it seems that you've prayed 'til your strength is all goneAnd your tears fall like raindrops all the day longHe cares and He knows just how much you can bearHe'll speak your name to someone in prayerSomeone is praying for youSomeone is praying for youSo when it seems you're all aloneAnd your heart will break in twoRemember someone is praying for youRemember someone is praying for you.

Solo Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212405 By Viktoriia Kulykovska. By Yaroslav Barnych. Arranged by Viktoriia Kulykovska. Classical,Film/TV,Folk,Opera. Individual part. 3 pages. Viktoriia Kulykovska #809911. Published by Viktoriia Kulykovska (A0.1212405). The well-known melodic Ukrainian tango Hutsulka Ksenia arranged for solo guitar. It consists of two parts - light and concert. You can perform either separately or together, as in the video. Arrangement and fingered by Victoria Kulikovska. This tango will become a real gem of your repertoire!

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.553835 Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Contemporary,Romantic Period,Standards. 7 pages. RayThompsonMusic #4897833. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553835). The Carnival of the Animals (Le carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of fourteen movements by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-Saëns. The work was written for private performance by an ad hoc ensemble of two pianos and other instruments, and lasts around 25 minutes.This is my arrangement for wind quintet of mvt 2 Poules et Coqs (hens and Roosters, or cocks and hens)The original version has Strings without cello and double bass, two pianos, with clarinet: this movement is centered around a pecking theme played in the pianos and strings, which is quite reminiscent of chickens pecking at grain. The clarinet plays a small solo above the strings. The piano plays a very fast theme based on the crowing of a rooster's Cock-a-Doodle-Doo.It is quite short - about 1 min 5 secs

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370456 By The Kinks. By Ray Davies. Arranged by Catherine Quinlan. Broadway,Chamber,Holiday,Musical/Show,Pop. 8 pages. Catherine Quinlan #954834. Published by Catherine Quinlan (A0.1370456). An easy but effective arrangement of this great summer song.  Originally written in 1966, the song became the title of The Kinks' jukebox musical Sunny Afternoon in 2014.  The tune is mainly in the violins, but it is satisfying for all four players.  It should bring out the sun on even the rainiest day!

Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.954269 Composed by Adam Scott Neal. 20th Century,Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 41 pages. Adam Scott Neal #2807645. Published by Adam Scott Neal (A0.954269). Program note:fourteen, for percussion ensemble, is a mellow piece for a rainy day.Performance note:fourteen is written for early high school level percussion ensemble. While rhythmically simple, the players are encouraged to focus on the small details and changes in their parts, as well as the ways in which their parts work together. Seven players: glock/chimes, vibraphone, marimba, woodblock/cowbell, snare/tom, cymbals, cymbals.

Flute Duet - Intermediate-Advanced - Digital Download SKU: F2.FM045 Composed by Jacques Offenbach. Arranged by Robert Rainford. Score and parts. 37 pages. Forton Music - Digital #FM045. Published by Forton Music - Digital (F2.FM045). ISBN 9790708085447.Transcribed from Cello Duos, these flute pieces are both enjoyable and challenging. Each flute takes their turn at the melodies, and each book contains pieces of varying difficulty. In D major, again both parts spend a lot of time in the upper register, with high A still the upper limit. Once again in three movements with individual printed booklets for each part and score.

Oboe,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1104256 Composed by Ennio Morricone. Arranged by R G Roth. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Early Music,Film/TV. Score and part. 14 pages. Rainer's Rainbow #707465. Published by Rainer's Rainbow (A0.1104256). In 1986 Morricone wrote this infamous Oboe melody for the movie The Mission. It is arranged here for solo Oboe and Piano. Strings are optional or an alternative. It can be played with only the strings accompaniment as an option. Chords are included in the Piano line in case the oboist chooses to play the melody with only a guitar.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.969893 Composed by Amy Dunker. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 6 pages. Amy Dunker #6417547. Published by Amy Dunker (A0.969893). Elijah Jovan McClain (February 25, 1996 – August 30, 2019) was a 23-year-oldAfrican-American massage therapist from Aurora, Colorado who was murdered after being placed in a chokehold by police and being sedated by paramedics. On August 24, 2019, an Aurora citizen reported to police that McClain was wearing a ski mask and looked sketchy,although the caller also indicated that he did not believe anyone was in anger, and that he believed McClain was unarmed.  The three police officers who were involved in the incident, Nathan Woodyard, Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema, said that their body cameras were knocked off during a struggle with McClain. McClain was forcibly held to the ground with his hands cuffed behind his back, after which an officer applied a chokehold and paramedics administered ketamine to McClain to sedate him.  While being transported to the hospital McClain went into cardiac arrest. Three days after arriving at the hospital he was declared brain dead, and he was removed from life support on August30. McClain's autopsy was inconclusive. Duration: 4:30 This work makes extensive use of easy double stops on the viola.