Oboe Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018962 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086599. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018962). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

Bassoon Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018966 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086607. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018966). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

Flute Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018961 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086593. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018961). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

French Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018969 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086623. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018969). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

French Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018970 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086617. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018970). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

Oboe Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018963 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 2 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6086597. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018963). Programme Notes: Fanfare: Grit evokes the brassy and rousing tropes of adventure movie soundtracks and Saturday morning cartoons, such as those written by John Williams, Shirley Walker, among others. Writing this piece was an escapade to my own musical roots for this was the first type of music I had been exposed to as a child: incidental music accompanying perilous quests, hairbreadth escapes, and other trials blocking the hero’s path to victory and redemption. I wanted to compose a piece that harkens back to the music that I first fell in love with, that opened up the gates of a legacy--symphonic classical music--that’s always been my solace in trying times. What is grit? Grit is the dirt between smiles and between barefoot toes. Grit is a hard-boiled detective. Grit is tilling the tough soil for the possibility of a beautiful blossoming of flowers.   Grit is saying, See you soon, and making sure it happens. Grit is helping others when it’s hard to help yourself. Grit isn’t easy bravery, but the kind of courage you need to build up brick by brick. The obligatory synonyms: courage, bravery, pluck, mettle, and spirit. Finally, this composition, the fourth of my so-called Beethoven Episodes, was written to accompany Ludwig van Beethoven’s 4th Symphony. This work was written on his 250th anniversary, coincidentally during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, and is the sum of my feelings wrought from that experience. Yet this work was completed on Canadian Thanksgiving, and is also an expression of all that I am grateful for, from the bottom of my heart.

Guitar - Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: M0.WBM75MEB Folk. Ebook and online audio. 141 pages. Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music #WBM75MEB. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music (M0.WBM75MEB). ISBN 9781513478005. 8.75X11.75 inches.This is a collection of 86 guitar solos in notation only from William Bay’s books, Solo Guitar in Worship, Communion, Psalms, Timeless Gospel Melodies and Spirituals. The solos work well as preludes, offertories, communion hymns, recessionals or they can be played for enjoyment.  All 86 solos have been recorded and are available as online downloads with this book.

C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1382259 By Noah Kahan. By Noah Kahan. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Country,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 7 pages. B. McCormick #966772. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1382259). If you love Noah Kahan's music, you'll be thrilled to know that we have a digital sheet music product for his chart topping single Stick season. This song is a catchy and emotional tune that showcases his amazing voice and guitar skills. And now you can learn how to play it yourself with our lead sheet and chord sheet.A lead sheet is a type of sheet music that has all the information you need to perform a song. It has the melody, lyrics, chords, and sometimes other details like tempo, style, or key signature. A lead sheet is perfect for singers, guitarists, pianists, or any other instrumentalists who want to play along with the song.Our lead sheet for Stick season is no more than three pages long, so you don't have to worry about flipping pages while you play. It also comes with a bonus guitar chord sheet that has the lyrics and chords for the song. This chord sheet is only two pages long, so it fits easily on a stand if you want to print it out for performance.But that's not all. Our digital sheet music product also includes a performance note that explains the notation and gives you tips and hints on how to play and perform this piece. You'll learn how to do the fingerpicking and the strum pattern that Noah Kahan uses in the original recording. Here are some fun facts about the song and artist:- Stick season is a term used in Vermont, where Noah Kahan is from, to describe the period between fall and winter when the trees have lost their leaves and the landscape looks bleak.- Noah Kahan wrote this song as a reflection on his life and career, and how he feels torn between staying in his hometown or pursuing his dreams in the music industry.- Noah Kahan started playing guitar when he was eight years old, and he learned from his father, who is also a musician.- Noah Kahan has been compared to artists like Ed Sheeran, James Bay, and Vance Joy.Our digital sheet music  for Stick season is not only a great way to enjoy this beautiful song, but also a great way to improve your musical skills. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, you'll find something new and challenging in this piece. You'll also have fun playing along with Noah Kahan's voice and guitar.So what are you waiting for? Get your digital sheet music product for Stick season today and start playing this amazing song. You'll be glad you did!

Small Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Guitar,Piano,Recorder,Synthesizer,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.976832 Composed by Monica Bergo. Contemporary. Score and parts. 26 pages. Monica Bergo #3235413. Published by Monica Bergo (A0.976832). 2017 Holiday Contest EntryA thousand moons (For Eleonora)   My eyes inside your I finally met you your boss laid on my aching belly that miracle  you are ... I sought, I thought I invented and imagined and now I tremble at the thought that all this is not true not fade away ... you're mine ... Who will you be (where will you go) where will you go (who will be)  of who you'll love? and I lose myself to dream your life to be invented thousand moons (lots of sun) you see And while time changes everything You blossom and you are rose and you are rebel wind and you are fire, sparks sustain me,  exalt me and we reverse sides my embrace that melts fear and welcomes the thousand moons that you are the much sun that  you are I will dry up your tears of love I will teach you to make quickly heal the heart and I'll be there thoughtful and silent spectator actress you are in this movie that is your life After me you, a thousand moons and sun still forget me if the pains you to think of me pieces of me in your young pain fragments that the time will disappear in your moon I will be Time that you know that  know and  saw my years be more good to her Wind,you will need Always inflate strong her sails a thousand moons, the sun for her If you love me I  death for you defy if you do not want to leave me and you will walk in my own magical balance in your moon and your sun I'll be ... I thought you, I invented you I dreamed and imagined but now that you're next to me I would have hoped for so much because you are.... all this and more .....                                                                                Monica Bergo

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.844219 Composed by Zachary Seckman. Children,Instructional,Standards. Score. 10 pages. ZS Music Publishing #6692541. Published by ZS Music Publishing (A0.844219). The CDE Songbook features 6 songs using the C-D-E keys on the piano, in the Treble Clef. These songs are perfect for when your students are learning the three notes, or starting to learn these notes on the treble clef. Some songs use mainly steps, and some use skips as well. You can also use this book for students to learn Skips and Steps, aurally and visually. You can also teach these songs by rote. Songs included in this book are:This is C-D-EHear Me PlayAlex Love’s to PlaySee Me PlaySkipping and SteppingI love to PlayNote: this book is reproducible, so you can make as many copies as needed.Zachary Seckman is an up-and-coming music teacher, composer, author, and conductor. He primarily teaches from his studio in Kansas on Piano, Drums and Percussion, Ukulele, and kids bands. When he is not teaching, Seckman is busy with composing and arranging music, conducting local community choirs, cooking, and playing video games.Thank you for downloading this songbook and supporting a small business! You are welcome to duplicate this book for your students but you may not share with other teachers or schools/studios. You are more than welcome to direct others to buy their own copy of the book.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1383010 Composed by Various. Arranged by César Madeira. A Cappella,Multicultural,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,World. 88 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #967438. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions (A0.1383010). 50 Easy Worship Anthems for SATB Choir. Full Score with Chords. Enjoy it!Song List - Book 1All Creatures of our god and king. All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name. A mighty fortress is our God. Be Thou My Vision. Christ Is Risen Today. God will take care of you. Great Is Thy Faithfulness. He hideth my soul. His Eye Is On The Sparrow. How Great Thou Art. Lift Every Voice and Sing. March of Three Kings. My jesus I love thee. My Lord, What A Morning! O Come, O come, Emmanuel. O Little Town of Bethlehem. Rock of ages. Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling. Tell me the story of Jesus. Turn your eyes upon jesus. What a friend we have in jesus. When I survey the wondrous cross. When We All Get to Heaven. Whispering Hope. Wonderful Words of LifeSong List - Book 2Amazing grace. Are you washed in the blood? Christ arose! Christmas bells. Draw me nearer. Glory to his name. God rest ye merry, gentlemen. Hark! the heralt angels sing. Higher ground. How firm a foundation. I need thee every hour. Jesus loves the little children. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee. My faith looks up to thee. O holy night. Open my eyes, that I may see. Pass me not, o gentle savior. Revive us again. Safe in the arms of jesus. Stand up, stand up for jesus. Tell me old, old story. The solid rock. Trusting jesus. We gather together. We three kings of orient areFor Tutorials, Play Alongs or request New Arrangements, visit the YouTube Channel: Sheet Music To Play

Guitar - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1227412 By Ed Sheeran. By Ed Sheeran, Fred Gibson, Max Martin, and Shellback. Arranged by Barry McCormick. Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Chords/Lyrics. 2 pages. B. McCormick #823390. Published by B. McCormick (A0.1227412). ||Get ready to play and sing along to Eyes Closed by Ed Sheeran with our Lead Sheet music!|| This minimalistic arrangement features the melody line, lyrics, and chord symbols, giving you all the essential elements you need to play the song with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this Lead Sheet is perfect for anyone looking to play Eyes Closed in a simple and straightforward way. So grab your sheet music and get ready to make some beautiful music! ||Notes On the Sheet Music|| -Melody- The melody alters slightly on repeating for subsequent verses etc. These are notated using smaller bracketed note heads and should only be played/sung on the appropriate repeats. The decision was made to not notate the final chorus as sung however when performed/sung the final chorus could be ad-libbed to emulate the original should the performer desire.-Guitar Strumming- There is a suggested strumming pattern/rhythm contained within the intro. This will fit with the song but feel free to come up with your own! This is to be an aid for learners and a resource for teachers. -Structure- The sheet music follows the structure of the song as heard in the recording. If the repeats are not obvious each section (Verse/PreChorus/Chorus) is marked by boxed texts for ease of navigation. I have also provided a tab for the riff which persists throughout the piece in the intro section. -Length- One of my main aims in arranging popular titles is to make the effort to try and minimise the amount of pages required. As a Musician I hate having pages and pages of music that could have been condensed using repeats and other structure markings. This arrangement fully utilises these and this is part of the reason why the decision was made note to notate the final chorus as sung in the recording. As this is a lead sheet it hold all the info to play this song in two pages.  -Alternatives- If you need more info in your music I have two other arrangements of this. Both are Voice, Piano, and Guitar Arrangements, the first with the melody above a simple piano accompaniment with the Guitar chords the second is a piano reduction of this arrangement with alterations so that it is playable on the piano. For these arrangements and others that I have done you can click on my publisher link above, B.McCormick. That will take you to all of my arrangements on site. ||About Ed Sheeran|| Ed Sheeran is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful and introspective lyrics. Born in England in 1991, Sheeran began playing guitar at a young age and started writing his own songs by age 14. He rose to fame with his debut album + in 2011 and has since become one of the most successful and beloved musicians of our time. Sheeran's music is known for its honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth, and Eyes Closed from his Subtract (-) album is no exception. Get our sheet music arrangement today and experience the magic of Ed Sheeran's music in your own home. ||About the Arranger.|| Hey there! I'm Barry, a musician with over 20 years of experience in everything from performing to tutoring. I studied at Glasgow University and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and now my mission is to create music arrangements that are super fun and easy to learn. I want to help you on your musical journey, so I hope you enjoy using this arrangement - it's all about making music accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1213898 By Henry Mancini. By Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Film/TV,Pop,Wedding. 12 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #811096. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1213898). *INSTRUMENTATION: 2 VIOLINS & CELLO*Moon River was originally sung by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, winning both an Oscar and a Grammy award for Best Original Song that year; it has since become a beloved classic that's sure to make your audience smile! This arrangement for your two-violin & cello trio maintains the soaring melodies, beautiful harmonies, and relaxing vibe of the original, and everyone in the ensemble has fun featured moments throughout! This will be great for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, solo & ensemble contests, and any other event that needs a lovely heartfelt tune. Rated easy intermediate; this won't be hard to play, but it's sure to make a big impact!Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526272 By Randy Travis. By Don Schlitz and Paul Overstreet. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Country,Pop,Wedding. 13 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #6328055. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526272). *INSTRUMENTATION: 2 VIOLINS & CELLO*Forever And Ever, Amen was released as a single by Randy Travis in 1987; it subsequently reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts and won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Song. And with its fun laid-back groove, catchy melody, and sweet lovestruck lyrics, this song is the perfect country love song to have in your gig books! Originally written for a wedding, this chart for your two-violin and cello trio will also be perfect for ceremonies, receptions, cocktails, parties, or any other occasion where you need to get your audience feeling a little sentimental (in a fun way). Maintaining the danceable country beat and fun layered harmonies of the original, this arrangement is sure to get your audience singing along! Rated intermediate, this will be learnable for students and sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.773303 Composed by Various. Arranged by Yoel Epstein. Christian,Folk,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 32 pages. Yoel Epstein #3238781. Published by Yoel Epstein (A0.773303). I wish you the greatest pleasure playing these arrangements of traditional Thanksgiving songs. Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful of holidays, a holiday filled with joy and music. We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing: Written in 1597 by Dutch composer Adrianus Valerius to celebrate Holland's victory over Spain, the tune was brought to American shores by the early Dutch settlers. Poet Theodore Baker wrote a new version of the lyrics in 1894, which became the standard Thanksgiving version. Over the River and Through the Wood: Lydia Maria Child, an outspoken abolitionist and advocate for Indian rights, wrote this poem in 1845. It was set to music by an unknown composer. Let All Things Now Living (The Ash Grove) This traditional Welsh melody (Llwyn Onn or The Ash Grove in Welsh) has inspired numerous lyricists to write words to the hauntingly beautiful tune. The poem by Katherine Davis, written in 1939, is the text most associated with Thanksgiving. Amazing Grace: Written by reprobate sailor John Newton in 1779. Known for his profanity, vulgarity and venery, he was imprisoned, beaten, and enslaved, before he reformed, and became a leading minister and hymn-writer. This is one of the most popular hymns ever written. This Land is Your Land: A traditional American tune, made famous by folksinger Woody Guthrie in 1940. Guthrie wrote the words as a rebuff to the song God Bless America, the huge hit by songwriter Irving Berlin. As a counter to Berlin's drum-beating patriotism, Guthrie would occasionally add politically charged verses expressing his support for communism. I hope you enjoy playing this as much as I enjoyed writing it. If you need other pieces of Americana for your ensemble, you might find them in Best-Loved American Folksongs, in two volumes, available here (volume 1) and here (volume 2). There are also arrangements of Battle Hymn of the Republic, Stars and Stripes Forever, America the Beautiful, and The Star-Spangled Banner. You can see them all and more at my composer page. I have also arranged three songs from the Holocaust, which I distribute for free on IMSLP. You can find them at http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Ravpapa. If you need arrangements of any of these songs for special combinations of instruments, feel free to contact me at yoelepst@gmail.com, and I will try to accommodate.