Woodwind Ensemble Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.814535 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Multicultural,World. 12 pages. Regis Bookshar #6636671. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.814535). Woodwind Octet - Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of Silent Night, or in German, Stille Nacht, would be a wonderful addition to any music library and could be performed for Christmas concerts, recitals, and, especially, church services. It is equally suitable for junior and senior high school students and even older musicians. Depending on their ability, younger musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (12 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.Silent Night is probably the most popular Christmas carol ever written. It was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr and was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a small village in present-day Austria. A young Catholic priest, Father Joseph Mohr, had written the poem, Stille Nacht, in 1816 and had gone to Oberndorf in 1817. The melody was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, schoolmaster and organist in the nearby village of Arnsdorf. On Christmas Eve, 1818, Mohr brought the words to Gruber and asked him to compose a melody and guitar accompaniment for that night's mass, after river flooding had possibly damaged the church organ. The church was eventually destroyed by repeated flooding and has since been replaced with the Silent-Night-Chapel.According to Gruber, Karl Mauracher, an organ builder who serviced the instrument at the Oberndorf church, was enamored with the song, and took the composition home with him to the Ziller Valley in Tyrol, Austria. From there, two traveling families of folk singers, the Strassers and the Rainers, included the tune in their shows. The Rainers were already singing it around Christmas, 1819, and once performed it for an audience that included Franz I of Austria and Alexander I of Russia. They also gave the first performance of the song in the United States in New York City in 1839. By the 1840's, the song was well known and was reported to be a favorite of Frederick William IV of Prussia. During this period, the melody changed slightly to become the version that is commonly heard today. The version of the melody that is generally used today is a slow, meditative lullaby, or pastoral, differing slightly from Gruber's original which has a moderate tempo. The song has been translated into about 140 languages and has been recorded by many singers across many music genres. The version sung by Bing Crosby in 1935, has sold over 10 million copies as a single.In this arrangement of Silent Night, Regis Bookshar has kept the basic form of this familiar Christmas carol, but has also included a descant during the third verse. Also, in addition to this version for a Woodwind Octet, consisting of 2 Flutes, 1 Oboe, 3 Clarinets, 1 French Horn and 1 Bassoon, there are other arrangements of Silent Night available for a variety of instrumental ensembles. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for purchase. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of Silent Night will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bassoon,Cello,Clarinet,Double Bass,English Horn,Euphonium,Flute,Oboe,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.720749 Composed by Charles Wesley. Arranged by Ralph Raymond Hays. Christian,Concert,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 34 pages. Ralph Raymond Hays #6303375. Published by Ralph Raymond Hays (A0.720749). This unique and clever and arrangement features all members of the ensemble and will provide a highlight to an Easter service or recital. Various textures are employed including a variation in the style of a Baroque fugue. The countermelodies and florid accompanying passages give this work an engaging originality while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the familiar hymn. Flexible instrumentation allows for a quartet or larger ensemble comprised of a multitude of instruments.

Instrumental Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.981853 Composed by Aiga Helmer. Advent,Christmas,Holiday,Multicultural,Wedding,World. Individual part. 1 pages. Aiga Helmer #5999829. Published by Aiga Helmer (A0.981853). This festive original March  played slowly can be used as a Processional by several instruments: either a solo Piano, solo Harp or even a solo Organ . And if played fast, it sounds dance like. So it has quite some uses! - also for weddings.  The chord symbols can  additionally be used to accompany the solo instrument.  (In the MP3 sample one repeat was left out.).

Alto Voice,Cello,Flute,Piano Accompaniment,Soprano voice,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1128815 Composed by Connie Boss. Christmas. 17 pages. Connie Boss #729344. Published by Connie Boss (A0.1128815). This is an original song I composed about the Wisemen coming from the East searching for the infant King. When they saw the star, they knew they had to follow it. It is a great song for Epiphany. It contains 3 verses and a bridge. If you think it's too long, you could cut out the bridge. This is for trio with optional parts for flute, cello and violin accent instruments and piano. I am attaching an optional way to sing it on the YouTube link. It can be sung with solo for verses, adding the harmonies for the refrain and bridge and final ending. email cdboss@cvalley.net for any questions or requests.

Oboe,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1276462 Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by Zellev. 19th Century,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and part. 22 pages. Zellev Music #868187. Published by Zellev Music (A0.1276462). The Three Romances for Oboe and Piano, Op. 94 (German: Drei Romanzen) is a composition by Robert Schumann, his only composition for oboe. It was composed in December 1849. The work consists of three short pieces in A-B-A form, and it was written during what was speculated to be one of Schumann's manic episodes.An average full performance lasts roughly 12 minutes.The Romances were written in December 1849, one of the most productive years of Schumann's entire career. Previously that year, Schumann had written two other works for wind instruments and piano: the Adagio and Allegro, op. 70, for French Horn and piano, and the Fantasy Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, op. 73. According to Schumann himself, the pieces were written on December 7, 11, and 12th in Dresden., Unlike many other oboes, works at the time, the pieces were not the result of a commission by a prominent soloist of the day. Schumann gave the pieces to his wife Clara Schumann, whom he once described as his own right hand, as a Christmas present, calling them his hundredth opusculum. Schumann's mental health was quickly deteriorating during the time of the pieces' writing; shortly afterward, he moved from Dresden to Düsseldorf, where he was admitted to and eventually died in an asylum.On November 2, 1850, the pieces were first performed privately as a piano and violin piece with Clara Schumann on piano and François Schubert on violin. The works were first performed several years after Schumann's death, in 1863; the performances took place on January 24 and February 14 in the Gewandhaus, featuring Emilius Lund on oboe and Carl Reinecke on piano.The piece was dedicated to Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski. The original edition was published by N. Simrock. The publication date is unknown, but it is estimated to have been anywhere from December 1850 to February 1851. Nikolaus Simrock wrote a letter to Schumann on November 19, 1850, asking whether or not Schumann would agree if we were to print on the title page: 'for oboe and pianoforte' and on this with a violin 'for violin and pianoforte' and on the third 'for clarinet and pianoforte,' since it is not looked upon with favor when several instruments appear on the title page. However, Schumann denied the request, replying, If I had originally written the work for violin or clarinet, it would have become a completely different piece. I regret not being able to comply with your wishes, but I can do no other. Two copies of the original printing exist Schumann's copy and Wasielewski's dedication copy (both either in museums or private collections).Disobeying Schumann's wishes, Simrock published alternate violin and oboe parts in the first edition. In her compilation of Robert's works post-mortem, Clara only included the violin transcription, possibly due to her only playing the piece with violinists. There have been several recordings of the music, including a recent one along with other Schumann oboe works by Oboe Classics. The romances are now a standard part of the oboe repertoire and often considered the best piece of romantic repertoire for the oboe.

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.947281 Composed by John C. Philips. Instructional. Score and parts. 38 pages. John Philips Music Service #6521987. Published by John Philips Music Service (A0.947281). This is a system to help the arranger find new ways to format and voice his work. You are taught to group into the 4 basic functions--Lead--Harmony--Counter--Mush (background). Inside each are countless variations plus the voicing of each to the others-  Next is the harmonic voicing by raising or lowering one chordal tone an octave. There are huge choices now with all the possibilities. You will be guided thru a 2 chorus chart for a new Middle School Band--advanced beginners--of a simple tune. You will use a timeline and plot the functions on it.  The idea is WHO PLAYS WHAT AND FOR HOW LONG.  You are guided along the way.  Learning to hear IN YOUR HEAD is constantly stressed. Harmony, orchestration, counterpoint or anything else is taught except how to find many, many voicing possibilities and how to use a structure to put it all together.  This is done with no notes--none--it's about logic and using your ideas in the best way to use your ideas to beat advantage- Percussion is added to your completed score.  All the charts, graphs and other fill in examples makes order out of all the details so you can concentrate on one thing at a time without losing sight of the structure of the completed work.

C Instrument,Instrumental Solo,Oboe d'Amore,Piano,Soprano Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1220581 Composed by Thomas P. Westendorf. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Celtic,Film/TV,Folk,Irish,Pop,Standards. Score and individual part. 8 pages. Cathy Stamegna #816920. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1220581). Appropriate for flute, oboe, violin, or any treble C instrument of a similar range. Of the 500 pieces written by Thomas P. Westendorf, this is his most famous ballad, and is often (falsely) categorized as Irish. It continues to be popular, appearing in films/TV, and has been recorded by many over the years (Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley).  Score and Flute Part.  Performance Time:  approx.  3:00. 

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522168 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 185 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #4727417. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522168). This new collection of Thanksgiving and Harvest hymns contains all your favorites, or at least, most of them. It’s probably all you’ll ever need for thanksgiving and harvest festivals and the arrangements can be used for virtually any combination of wind instruments. This is an essential title for any band library or for any ensembles that are called upon to provide music for schools or churches. There’s also an optional but useful simplified keyboard part intended for less experienced keyboard players. The left hand plays only the bass part most of the time, with the right hand part kept as simple as possible. The piano part too means that you can use the arrangements as solos, duets or trios. These arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used as interludes in a service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral or congregational singing. The score and all the parts are contained in a single PDF file. The following 25 hymns are included:  All Creatures of our God and King (Lasst uns Erfreuen); As the Sun doth Daily Rise (Innocents); All Things Bright and Beautiful (Bright and Beautiful); Bringing in the Sheaves (George Minor); Come Ye Thankful People Come (St George’s Windsor); Fair Waved the Golden Corn (Holyrood); Fill your hearts with Joy and Gladness (Ode to Joy); For the Beauty of the Earth (Dix); For the Fruits of His Creation (Ar Hyd y Nos); Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken (Austrian Hymn); Immortal, Invisible (St Denio); Let all Things now Living (Ash Grove); Let us with a Gladsome Mind (Monkland); Now Thank we all Our God (Nun danket); Praise and Thanksgiving (Bunessan); Praise God for the Harvest (Stowey); Praise my Soul the King of Heaven (Lauda anima); Praise to the Lord the Almighty (Lob den herren); Rejoice the Lord is King (Darwall’s 148th); Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Wie lieblich ist der maien); This is my Father’s World (Terra Beata); To thee, O Lord, our Hearts we Raise (Golden Sheaves); We Gather Together (Kremser); We plough the Fields and Scatter (Wir pflügen); Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow (Old Hundredth) The publication consists of a four-staff score for each hymn plus: Part 1 in B flat (clarinet, trumpet, cornet, soprano sax); Part 1 in C (8ve higher for flute, oboe); Part 1 in E flat (alto saxophone, E flat clarinet); Part 2 in B flat (clarinet, trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn); Part 2 in C (8ve higher for flute, oboe); Part 2 in E flat (alto saxophone); Part 3 in B flat (tenor saxophone, B flat baritone); Part 3 in C (bass clef for trombone, bassoon); Part 3 in E flat (E flat tenor horn, alto saxophone, alto clarinet); Part 3 in F (French horn in F); Part 4 in B flat (B flat bass clarinet, B flat bass); Part 4 in C (bass clef for trombone, bass trombone, bassoon, tuba); Part 4 in E flat (E flat baritone saxophone, E flat bass).    

Piano and voice - Digital Download SKU: LV.2982 Composed by Frederick P. Stanton. Arranged by P. Flavio. Mythology, Supernatural beings, Nature. Lester S. Levy Collection. 3 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.2982). The Alleghany. Song. Words Writen at the request of Miss Wilmoth Edmondston by The Hon. Frederick P. Stanton. Music Arranged by P. Flavio. Published 1847 by P. Flavio in Memphis, Tenn. Composition of strophic with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Mythology, Supernatural beings, Nature. First line reads From the foam of old ocean bright Venus.. About The Lester S. Levy CollectionThe Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1359454 Composed by Henry Barraclough. Arranged by Leonora Hardy. Christian,Easter,Lent,Religious,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Leonora Hardy #943915. Published by Leonora Hardy (A0.1359454). This lovely vintage hymn is an easily learned arrangement for the pianist who wants to have a more flowing style of music to accompany group singing or use as a piano or vocal solo. The melody is retained, as well as the traditional timing to help singers even if a song leader is not present. It is also suitable for church preludes, offertories or communion and particularly during Lent. It can also be used to accompany a soloist or C instruments such as violin, cello, flute or oboe.  Lyrics of two of the verses are included as well as chords for guitar. Intermediate level. leonorahardy@gmail.com.

Large Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Harp,Horn,Percussion,Timpani,Trombone,Tuba,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793054 Composed by Nicholas Bowden. Arranged by Daniel Solberg. Classical,Contemporary,Holiday. Score and parts. 14 pages. Daniel Solberg #5197941. Published by Daniel Solberg (A0.793054). This purchase is only for the orchestral parts to accompany the standalone organ original by Nick Bowden. Instrumentation/orchestration: 2 horns, 3 trombones, tuba, strings and harp.Note: when you download the PDF, 2 pages are the score and are 11x17 and the rest of the pages are 8.5x11 format.  Print the selected pages in each format.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.919590 Composed by Various. Arranged by Randy Adams. Christian,Holiday,Patriotic,Sacred. Score. 55 pages. Randy Adams #4638797. Published by Randy Adams (A0.919590). The CuthbertPraise Patriotic Hymns Collection is designed for flexibility and ease of use with many different instruments in many combinations. Each hymn contains an original descant and parts for brass, winds, strings, percussion, piano and even guitar. The arrangements can be used for any size group from solo, duet or trio, brass quartet or quintet, or even full band or orchestra. Substitute parts are clearly marked and may be mixed and matched to suite instrument availability. The Collection is designed to work well with group and congregational singing and will integrate seamlessly with most hymnals.  Volume 3 includes My Country Tis of Thee, Almighty Father Strong to Save and Onward Christian Soldiers.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.922043 Composed by Denny Glasscock. Christian,Jazz,Praise & Worship. Score. 47 pages. Denny Glasscock #6056571. Published by Denny Glasscock (A0.922043). In the Bible, there are over 50 various names and/or titles of Jesus Christ. Most of them are sung in this song, starting with Messiah...Messiah, in the introduction and throughout. This song is all about praising and honoring our Savior with His biblical names and titles in song. In the first verse, He Is...the Almighty One....the Beloved Son....the Chief Cornerstone, etc. In the second verse, He Is Immanuel...the Light of the World...the Indescribable Gift!....and on and on!... In the refrain, He is Supreme Creator Over All...so many more! Several great melodies are presented in this uplifting song. It has swing rhythms and changes of pace in the different sections. In the ending, He Is The Lord of All! This song is offered here as a full instrumental ensemble (band/orchestra) and vocals presentation. Included are full score, condensed score and a lead sheet with chord symbols. The performance track is available separately - see item number S0.871709. Have a small instrumental ensemble? No worries, the ensemble arrangement is designed to work with only a few instrumentalists as well as a full band or orchestra. Don't have an instrumental ensemble with winds and strings? Check out the other offering of this piece, with vocals, piano, drums and bass. Find it here on SHEET MUSIC PLUS (item number S0.871273).

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522161 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Instructional,Renaissance. Score and parts. 4 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3928085. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522161). By the time Michael Praetorius published his extensive dance collection entitled Terpsichore (terp-SIH-cory) in 1612, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. These two Voltas are well-known and lively dances and sure to add some sparkle to any event. This piece is arranged for virtually any combination of conventional wind instruments and percussion, with optional keyboard part. The first Volta uses interesting and catchy syncopation, giving the impression that it’s in duple time time but it’s written in triple time.In this series, Renaissance Hits for Wind Instruments, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too. The flexible arrangement makes them playable by all sorts of non-standard ensembles. The keyboard part enables you to use the piece as a solo or duet and trio for mixed instruments. This 4-part arrangement is presented in a single PDF file which includes the Full Score; Part 1 (C, B flat, E flat); Part 2 (C, B flat, E flat); Part 3 (C, F, B flat, E flat), Part 4 (C, B flat, E flat); Keyboard and Percussion. The optional keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Other percussion instruments may be added as desired. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.  

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522160 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts. 25 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3915573. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522160). By the time Michael Praetorius published his extensive dance collection entitled Terpsichore (terp-SIH-cory) in 1612, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. These two Courantes are well-known and lively dances and sure to add some sparkle to any concert event. This piece is arranged for virtually any combination of conventional wind instruments and percussion, with optional keyboard part.In this series, Renaissance Hits for Wind Instruments, some of the most well-known dances from Terpsichore are included. They are all attractive pieces and are sure to be popular at any concerts or end-of-semester events. They are fairly easy to play too. The flexible arrangement makes them playable by all sorts of non-standard ensembles. The keyboard part enables you to use the piece as a solo or duet and trio for mixed instruments. This 4-part arrangement is presented in a single PDF file which includes the Full Score; Part 1 (C, B flat, E flat); Part 2 (C, B flat, E flat); Part 3 (C, F, B flat, E flat), Part 4 (C, B flat, E flat); Keyboard and Percussion. The optional keyboard part is intended as a guide and when possible the keyboard player should improvise around the part and chords shown. A piano sounds distinctly out of place in this music and a digital or acoustic harpsichord sounds more authentic. Most electronic keyboards have a harpsichord option.The percussion instruments used are similar to those found in elementary school music rooms and usually include a small bass drum or hand-held drum, clave or small headless tambourine. Two players are usually required and the parts can be interpreted quite freely. Dance music is intended to be fun, and we hope that this arrangement brings you just that.