Choral Choir,Choral (3-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1394109 By Bobby Hebb. By Bobby Hebb. Arranged by Stewart J Wallace. Disco,Jazz,Latin,Pop,Soul. 17 pages. Stewart J Wallace #977567. Published by Stewart J Wallace (A0.1394109). Sunny was written in 1963 and released as a single by the composer Bobby Hebb in 1966 rising to number 2 on the US Pop chart. Thanks to its success Bobby Hebb toured with The Beatles in the same year, and other performers who have recorded the song include Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Cher and Boney M. It is an optimistic and upbeat song, but when Hebb's older brother was stabbed outside a Nashville nightclub this event inspired him to write the song. He once said about the song, All my intentions were to think of happier times and pay tribute to my brother – basically looking for a brighter day – because times were at a low. This arrangement has a slight latin groove to the piano accompaniment, and the vocals should be sung with a direct, clipped and rhythmic delivery. Clarity of the words is very important, and even though the song is in a minor key, the performance needs to be uplifting, hopeful and encouraging. Watch out for the key shifts!

Small Ensemble Cello,Guitar,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.576653 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. David Warin Solomons #51133. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.576653). Very sad poem by Paul Maertens about a child he came to know from his medical practice. The mother was unmarried and ashamed and tried to ignore the child as if it were a reproach to her, the child became autistic and unable to react to others.  This setting for alto voice, cello and guitar reflect the mood of the poem in all its sadness.  The sound sample is a performance by the composer, with Chris Benson on cello.  (The guitar's 6th string is tuned to D - much use is made of 12th and 19th (or 7th if preferred) fret harmonics)  The pdf file contains score and parts.  An instrumental version of the the music, entitled Promenade d'hiver (viola, cello and guitar), is also available on this site. It is sung in French, but for convenience I am providing an English translation below (not for performance purposes).  Ta Maman, p'tit gars, ne te désirait pas.Maintenant tu ouvres les robinets, et vois l'eau couler sans vouloir la saisir.Ta Maman a nié son attente. Ton Papa n'est pas tien, et ta Maman, de honte, t'a caché dans ses seins. Tu naissais sans qu'on te donne la vie. Tu étais dorloté, car il ne fallait pas qu'on t'entende, mon gars. Ta Maman ne te regardait pas dans les yeux; tes sourires n'ont pas eu de réponse. On ne t'a pas aimé.On t'a interdit la vie. Ta Maman ne pouvait soutenir ce reproche que tes yeux lui lançait; et pour mieux te fuir elle fit de toi cet objet cet oubli, un chien propre et fidèle qu'on lave, qu'on nourrit. Maintenant tu te promènes une auto à la main, sans jouer sans sourire sans parler. Ta Maman est partie, et tu n'as pas pleuré; tu as laissé ton auto quelque part, et tu ranges les cubes étalés devant toi: toujours dans le même ordre, simplement, sans angoisse, sans bonheur. Tu ne vis pas, p'tit. Réveille-toi, mon gars!  Your mummy, little chap, did not want you. Now you turn on the taps and watch the water flow, but you don't want to grab it. Your mummy didn't admit she was expecting. Your daddy isn't yours and your mummy, out of shame, hid you in her breasts. You were born but you weren't given a life. You were rocked to sleep because you weren't supposed to be heard. Your mummy didn't look into your eyes, your smiles got no response. You weren't loved. You were forbidden to live. Your mummy could not bear the reproach your eyes shot at her, and in order to flee you all the more she made you into this object, this forgotten thing, a clean and faithful dog that you wash and feed. Now you roll your toy car around, without playing or smiling or speaking. Your mummy has gone and you didn't cry. You've left your car somewhere and you arrange the cubes in front of you, always in the same order, simply, without anguish, without happiness. You are not living , little one. Wake up little chap!

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016016_VN2 2nd Violin. Composed by Sara Bongo and Robert Moore. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016016_VN2. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016016_VN2). UPC: 038081456393.The inspiration for this stately waltz comes from an area nestled on the north shore of Long Island replete with historical significance and rich cultural diversity. Each section has important parts as each plays an integral role in representing the cultural landscape within the flowing music.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0004326 Score. Composed by Sara Bongo and Robert Moore. Instructional. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0004326. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0004326). UPC: 038081456393.The inspiration for this stately waltz comes from an area nestled on the north shore of Long Island replete with historical significance and rich cultural diversity. Each section has important parts as each plays an integral role in representing the cultural landscape within the flowing music.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016016_VA1 Viola. Composed by Sara Bongo and Robert Moore. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016016_VA1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016016_VA1). UPC: 038081456393.The inspiration for this stately waltz comes from an area nestled on the north shore of Long Island replete with historical significance and rich cultural diversity. Each section has important parts as each plays an integral role in representing the cultural landscape within the flowing music.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016016_VC1 Cello. Composed by Sara Bongo and Robert Moore. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016016_VC1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016016_VC1). UPC: 038081456393.The inspiration for this stately waltz comes from an area nestled on the north shore of Long Island replete with historical significance and rich cultural diversity. Each section has important parts as each plays an integral role in representing the cultural landscape within the flowing music.Concert/Contest; Festival.

String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0016016_VN1 1st Violin. Composed by Sara Bongo and Robert Moore. Instructional. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0016016_VN1. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0016016_VN1). UPC: 038081456393.The inspiration for this stately waltz comes from an area nestled on the north shore of Long Island replete with historical significance and rich cultural diversity. Each section has important parts as each plays an integral role in representing the cultural landscape within the flowing music.Concert/Contest; Festival.

Woodwind Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.768500 Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. Arranged by Roar Kvam. Classical,Concert. 114 pages. KVAMusic Edition #3454071. Published by KVAMusic Edition (A0.768500). About 1785, Haydn received a commission to write a series of concertos for Ferdinand IV, King of Naples and the Twin Sicilies. It was a very curious commission; for these concertos were to be written for a pair of strange instruments, the so-called Lira organizzata. The lira was a favourite instrument of the lazzaroni, the common people of Neaples: the Bourbon King, though often a rough and uncouth monarch, had a deep affection for his people. and for all their peculiar customs, and it is characteristic that his favourite musical instrument should have been that so beloved by his people. In a letter from the King of Neaples there are two points which explain much of the peculiar character of Haydn’s concertos for the King: the first is the restricted tonal range of all the works, C, F and G major are the only principal keys allowed. The second is the range of the lira itself which is about that of an oboe. Bearing these limitations in mind, Haydn did not attempt to write complicated double concertos, but rather ensemble music for two lire, two violins, two violas, cello and two horns, in other words, 9 solo instruments.  (This edition: Flute, oboe, two clarinets, two basset horns, bassoon, contrabass and two horns). Moreover, he neatly combined the concerto form with that of the divertimento: there is often no strict division into solo and tutti, but constant intermingling of both. Wonderful music by Haydn, originally written for a mixed ensemble of 2 liras, 2 Horns and strings, but this is a transcription for a classical wind ensemble, a great companion for a concert together with i.e. Mozart’s Gran Partita, since it has almost the same instrumentation.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358279 By Simon And Garfunkel. By Paul Simon. Arranged by Odd Helge Hveding. Historic,Multicultural,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Standards,World. Brass Band. 50 pages. Oh2Musikk #942741. Published by oh2Musikk (A0.1358279). Arranged for Brass Band and Male VocalBridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel stands as a timeless masterpiece, resonating with its listeners due to its profound emotional depth and uplifting melody. The song serves as a musical refuge, a comforting bridge over life's turbulent waters. Its soothing piano chords and Art Garfunkel's soulful vocals create an ethereal atmosphere, offering solace and strength in moments of adversity.The lyrics, penned by Paul Simon, poetically convey a message of support and unconditional love. As the song unfolds, it becomes a poignant narrative of friendship and selflessness. Playing Bridge over Troubled Water isn't just a musical experience; it's a journey through empathy and compassion. The arrangement's gradual build-up mirrors life's challenges, culminating in a crescendo of hope. This timeless composition has the power to heal, inspire, and connect with the human spirit, making it a great choice for those seeking solace or aiming to uplift the hearts of others through the universal language of music.Bridge over Troubled Water av Simon & Garfunkel står som et tidløst mesterverk, og resonerer med lytterne på grunn av sin dype emosjonelle dybde og oppløftende melodi. Sangen fungerer som et musikalsk tilfluktssted, en trøstende bro over livets stormfulle farvann. Dens beroligende pianoakkorder og Art Garfunkels sjelfulle vokaler skaper en eterisk atmosfære, og tilbyr trøst og styrke i øyeblikk av motgang.Teksten, skrevet av Paul Simon, formidler poetisk en melding om støtte og ubetinget kjærlighet. Mens sangen utfolder seg, blir den en rørende fortelling om vennskap og selvfornektelse. Å spille Bridge over Troubled Water er ikke bare en musikalsk opplevelse; det er en reise gjennom empati og medfølelse. Arrangementets gradvise oppbygging speiler livets utfordringer og kulminerer i en crescendo av håp. Denne tidløse komposisjonen har kraften til å helbrede, inspirere og knytte seg til menneskesinnet, noe som gjør den til et utmerket valg for de som søker trøst eller ønsker å løfte hjertene til andre gjennom musikkens universelle språk.

String Trio - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1115501 Composed by Robert Myers. Chamber,Christmas,Classical,Contemporary. 33 pages. WheatMyer Music #717270. Published by WheatMyer Music (A0.1115501). You Were Once Darkness is written for advanced string trio being full of extended techniques, cross rhythms, and challenging harmonies. It is well suited for string trio recitals and chamber concerts. The music follows a redemptive arc, a journey from dark to light, from chaos to repose. It’s not meant to be auto-biographical but to be meaningful to anyone who has known the sweetness of overcoming personal brokenness, whether it might be addiction, self-destruction, religious deliverance, or other crisis. It approaches the topic from the perspective of overcoming self. The harmonies, rhythms, and timbres of the piece strive to portray this transition. The age-old metaphors of darkness for ill and light for good are featured characters in the music. In particular, the title refers to a line from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, “You were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.� “You Were Once Darkness� uses the melody from a very familiar Christmas carol but it is highly camouflaged and difficult to distinguish. Although it forms the backbone of the music it also, as our own backbones do, remains mostly unobserved. Clues do peak through the darkness, so to speak, from time to time so the attentive listener may discern the melody by the end. The music sounds edgy and unfamiliar even though it only uses the notes of the C-major scale (all the white keys on the piano). This is achieved using techniques developed by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt which employ rules-based writing, typically using a simple scale over a single major or minor accompanying chord. The concept sounds simple but that does not make it easy to write or to play. The technique produces an interplay of dissonance and consonance that creates a fascinating variation of sound much as a kaleidoscope does with color. Robert Myers S.D.G. wheatmyermusic.com.

Rhythm Section,Small Ensemble Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Guitar,Bass Trombone,Double Bass,Drum Set,Drums,Keyboard,Piano,Tenor Trombone,Trombone/Baritone B.C. - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961216 By Barry Mann. By Barry Mann and Gerry Goffin. Arranged by Robert Coil. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 40 pages. Polished Brass #6704317. Published by Polished Brass (A0.961216). This classic Doo-Wop song is arranged for trombone quintet with optional rhythm section. The range of the first and second trombone goes briefly up to B flat4, the third trombone goes up to G4. The range of the fourth trombone is a modest A flat2 to F4, but has the opening solo. The Bass Trombone provides the rhythmic drive and harmonic foundation, with range consistently low, from A flat1 to E flat3, thus requiring a player with solid technique and determination to keep the tempo from sagging. (ASPN pitch notation)This arrangement may be played by trombone quintet with or without the optional rhythm section. When performed without the rhythm section accompaniment, it is essential for each player to strive to keep the tempo up. A number of pieces popular in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s had lyrics that had no meaning but were nonsense syllables (non-lexical vocables) that were sung. Anyone familiar with the era will recognize songs such as: Witch Doctor (Ooo, eee, ooo ah ah, ting tang, Walla walla, bing bang), Sh-Boom (Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom), Blue Moon (Bom ba ba bom ba bom ba bom bom, Dang a dang dang, ding a dong ding). Often, the lead singer had lyrics that told a story, while a backup chorus just sang, Ooo, Aaah. The genre became known as Doo Wop. By the 1960s, the genre, with its simple chords, nonsense syllables, often sung a cappella or featuring a 4 or 5 part vocal group with simple accompaniment, was starting to fade in popularity. The song Who Put the Bomp manages to be both a part of the genre and a nostalgic reflection on its passing. This arrangement captures the essence of the era with close harmonies and a lively beat. The arranger, Bob Coil, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music, where he studied bass trombone with Betty Glover. Dr. Coil is the leader of the Bones of Cincinnatus trombone ensemble in Cincinnati, OH.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1466961 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mark R. Fotheringham. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #1045525. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1466961). A beautiful, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mark R. Fotheringham.Text:God's Only Begotten Son,Came to earth for me.Born a babe in Bethlehem stable fair,A star helping all men to see.God's Only Begotten Son,The child grew line upon line,Learning compassion, wisdom and love for allWhile turning water to wine.Love, wisdom and sacrificeWhile turning water to wine.God's Only Begotten Son,Lived on earth for me.With a word He calmed any fearful storm.With faith, He walked the raging sea.God's Only Begotten Son,He taught the gospel of peace.Healing the sick and raising dear souls from death,His miracles never cease.Souls lifted and burdens borne,His miracles never cease.God's Only Begotten Son,Sent to earth for meTo deliver me from the chains of hell,All men from deathly bonds set free.God's Only Begotten Son,Atoning blood was His gift,Making forgiveness part of eternal life,Repairing each sinful rift.Repentance and sacrificeRepairing each sinful rift.

Small Ensemble Baritone Horn BC,Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Trombone,Tenor Trombone,Trombone/Baritone B.C.,Tuba - Digital Download SKU: A0.961199 Composed by Albert Hague. Arranged by Bob Coil. 20th Century,Christmas,Contemporary,Film/TV,Holiday. Score and parts. 11 pages. Polished Brass #4409975. Published by Polished Brass (A0.961199). This arrangement for trombone quintet contains a meaty bass trombone part laying down the foundation. The melody in the 4th trombone fits right in the groove and gives the player on this part a chance to shine. The other 3 parts provide rhythmic punctuation. This song, from the 1966 animated feature, How the Grinch stole Christmas, is lots of fun to play and the audiences love it too. The arranger, Bob Coil, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music, where he studied bass trombone with Betty Glover. Dr. Coil is the leader of the Bones of Cincinnatus trombone ensemble in Cincinnati, OH.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.977361 Composed by John Barry. Arranged by Des McNutty. Contemporary. Score and parts. 14 pages. Des Press #6857803. Published by Des Press (A0.977361). Do you expect me to talk? No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die! It's hard to get more iconic than Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1964 blockbuster, Goldfinger, with Gert Fröbe in the title role.John Barry composed the metal-heavy score and the title song. It was his personal favorite.Barry named Shirley Bassey as the ideal interpretrix for Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's lyrics with her can belto delivery. Nobody could have sung it like her; she had that great dramatic sense. he said. But the name-dropping doesn't end there: The session producer at Abbey Road Studios was George Martin (who produced for The Beatles). Strumming away on guitars are John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page, who later became half of rock legends Led Zeppelin. That's a whole lotta awesome! This arrangement for string quartet is a relatively straight-forward idiomatic transcription but transposed to the tonality of the sheet music published in 1964. The recording with Shirley Bassey is a semitone lower. The level is intermediate in a technical sense but please pay attention to style. Try to leave your audience emotionally stirred, not shaken. Enjoy!

Rhythm Section Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Guitar,Bass Trombone,Double Bass,Drum Set,Drums,Keyboard,Piano,Tenor Trombone,Trombone/Baritone B.C. - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961211 Composed by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh. Arranged by Robert Coil. Contemporary,Jazz,Standards. 32 pages. Polished Brass #6348031. Published by Polished Brass (A0.961211). This arrangement for trombone quintet, with optional rhythm section, has an up-tempo beat.  A solo section with chords and notated solos are included in each of the trombone parts to encourage solos. The first part requires a player with a confident c2, but all the other parts are accessible to good high school players. For variety, an optional rubato intro is suggested, which can be used in place of the up-tempo start. Originally published in 1935, this song was sung in the movie I by Frances Langford. She used this song to great affect while on tour with Bob Hope to entertain the troops in WW II. Many artists have had hits with this song, among them Louis Armstrong, Barbara Streisand, and Rod Stewart. Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields collaborated on over 30 songs, including On The Sunny Side Of The Street and I Can't Give You Anything But Love. The arranger, Bob Coil, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music, where he studied bass trombone with Betty Glover. Dr. Coil is the leader of the Bones of Cincinnatus trombone ensemble in Cincinnati, OH.