Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.777014

By Matisyahu. By Ari Levine, Matthew Miller, Peter Gene Hernandez, and Philip Lawrence. Arranged by Jon Arterton. Contemporary. Octavo. 9 pages. Jon Arterton #4755115. Published by Jon Arterton (A0.777014).

This powerful song has been made universally popular by Matisyahu. It’s about hope for a better world. The arranger says “I’ve got about seventy arrangements available online and this one song has outsold all of my other arrangements COMBINED.� There’s a reason for that – it’s an amazing song that is a perfect concert closer. Its melody causes instant earworms to all who hear it.
Sometimes I lay under the moon and I thank God I'm breathin'. Then I pray don't take me soon 'cause I am here for a reason. Sometimes in my tears I drown, but I never let it get me down. So when negativity surrounds,  I know someday it'll all turn around because All my life I been waitin' for, I been prayin' for, for the people to say; That we don't want to fight no more. They'll be no more wars, and our children will play. One day. One day.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.596629

Composed by Juan María Solare. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Juan Maria Solare #6596519. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.596629).

Because Her Name Is Laura. Piano music by Juan María Solare
This piece calls for piano resonances (harmonics) and has a non-tonal ('atonal') music language.

Technically, this piece isn't very complicated. However, expressively is possibly not for kids, but rather for late beginners (or, of course, professional pianists).

This abstract miniature is dedicated to Laura Kuhn (head of the John Cage Trust, New York).
Because Her Name Is Laura was composed in 2006. At that time I thought that if I ever had a daughter, her name would be Laura. Well, now I have a daughter and her name is Laura.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1379122

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #963800. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1379122).

A dramatic, beautiful, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.

Text:
Behold, I Am the Light

“Behold, I am the light; I have set an example for you.� (3 Nephi 18:16)

Storms of darkness may descend like a winter sky.
Clouds of gloom may dominate; sun may be disguised.
Walking step by step with Me through mortality
Lessens shadows flawlessly; trusting is my plea:

Behold, I am the Light . . . a light that has no end.
I will lend my power; I will be thy Friend.
I can brighten ev’ry path like a blazing torch.
I can lighten loads because Father is my source.

Behold, I am God’s Light; His love shines through Me.
Never to be darkened, feel this love and see.
I will faithful be . . . trust Me perfectly.

Days of trial might seem long like the darkest night.
Tests of patience may endure ev’n in Father’s sight.
Trusting in each morning sun is a blessed choice,
for bright truth will ever shine. Hear my faithful voice:

Behold, I am the Light . . . a light that has no end.
I will lend my power; I will be thy Friend.
I can brighten ev’ry path like a blazing torch.
I can lighten loads because Father is my source.

Behold, I am God’s Light; His love shines through Me.
Never to be darkened, feel this love and see.
God’s light shines through Me, shining endlessly.

A Clarinet,Bassoon,Double Bass,Flute,Oboe/English Horn,Percussion,Timpani,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1300657

Composed by Erik Satie. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century,Chamber. 27 pages. RayThompsonMusic #890400. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1300657).

Arranged double wind quintet/bass and optional percussion.

Background info:

Parade is a ballet choreographed by Leonide Massine, with music by Erik Satie and a one-act scenario by Jean Cocteau. The ballet was composed in 1916–17 for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. The ballet premiered on Friday, May 18, 1917, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with costumes and sets designed by Pablo Picasso, choreography by Léonide Massine (who danced), and the orchestra conducted by Ernest Ansermet.

The ballet was remarkable for several reasons. It was the first collaboration between Satie and Picasso, and also the first time either of them had worked on a ballet, thus making it the first time either collaborated with Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.

The plot of Parade incorporated and was inspired by popular entertainments of the period, such as Parisian music-halls and American silent-films.Much of the settings used in Parade's plot occurred outside of the formal Parisian theater, depicting the streets of Paris.

The plot reproduces various elements of everyday life such as the music hall and fairground.

Before Parade, the use of popular entertainment materials was considered unsuitable for the elite world of the ballet.
The plot of Parade composed by Cocteau includes the failed attempt of a troupe of performers to attract audience members to view their show.
Some of Picasso's Cubist costumes were in solid cardboard, allowing the dancers only a minimum of movement.

The score contained several noise-making instruments (typewriter, foghorn, an assortment of bottles, pistol, and so on), which had been added by Cocteau (somewhat to the dismay of Satie).
It is supposedthat such additions by Cocteau showed his eagerness to create a succès de scandale, comparable to that of Igor Stravinsky's Le Sacre du Printemps which had been premiered by the Ballets Russes some years before, and caused no less scandal.

Although Parade was quite revolutionary, bringing common street entertainments to the elite, being scorned by audiences and being praised by critics,nonetheless many years later Stravinsky could still pride himself in never having been topped in the matter of succès de scandale.
The ragtime contained in Parade would later be adapted for piano solo and attained considerable success as a separate piano piece.

The finale is a rapid ragtime dance in which the whole cast [makes] a last desperate attempt to lure the audience in to see their show

The premiere of the ballet resulted in a number of scandals. One faction of the audience booed, hissed, and was very unruly, nearly causing a riot before they were drowned out by enthusiastic applause.Many of their objections were focused on Picasso's cubist design, which was met with cries of sale boche.

Prestidigitateur chinois (Chinese Conjuror) is no 1 in the ballet, and includes some of the odd percussion : sirens in addition to normal orchestral perc.

The piece can be performed without percussion....but the percussion gives it an extra something!!

Brass Ensemble,Percussion Ensemble,String Quartet Bass Guitar,Cello,Choir,Drums,Organ,Piano,Soprano voice - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1081051

Composed by Bellany Jane Jackson. Christian,Easter,Gospel,Spiritual. Full Performance. Duration 314. Bellany Jane Jackson - jaynebell77@icloud.com #18977. Published by Bellany Jane Jackson - jaynebell77@icloud.com (A0.1081051).

I Have Power Over the Enemy Because Jesus Christ from the DO YOU KNOW THE BRASS BREAKER, IRON CUTTER, AND YOKE DESTROYER JESUS CHRIST Gospel/Christian Album by Bellany Jackson. The song just reassures you that becuase of Jesus Christ holy heavy steps and being risen from the dead the power that we as Christians have through Him. Power over of death, serpents, scorpions, hell, the grave, and all of our enemies known, unknown, visible,or invisible! Praise the Lord! Because Jesus Christ is head of all power in heaven and in earth, head of all principalities and power, head of man, head of the church.....

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1291413

Composed by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson. Arranged by ROBERT VAN HORNE. Broadway,Instructional,Jazz,Musical/Show,Standards,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. White Piano International Publishing #882060. Published by White Piano International Publishing (A0.1291413).

BECAUSE OF YOU  A Piano Solo Arrangement In Honor Of Tony Bennett

Words & Music by ARTHUR HAMMERSTEIN AND DUDLEY WILKINSON

Intermediate Piano Solo by ROBERT VAN HORNE

6 Pages

 Words are included in this arrangement.

On April 4,1951, Tony Bennett recorded this beautiful and memorable song BECAUSE OF YOU with Percy Faith conducting. It reached number one on the Billboard charts remaining there for 10 weeks. He continued performing the song during his career, even singing it at his final concert. He died July 21, 2023 at the age of 96 in New York City.

This Intermediate Piano Solo Arrangement is written in the key of E flat. It is clearly and carefully notated with dynamic marks, phrasing, suggested fingerings, pedal indications, chord identifications and appropriate musical terms for playing. Robert’s arrangement incorporates modern and jazz chords which blends in with Tony Bennett’s style of singing. Students will learn unique chord voicings advancing their piano development.   

This piano arrangement sounds artistic and impressive…a wonderful selection, ideal for teaching, recitals and those who enjoy playing the songs of Tony Bennett.

Robert Van Horne’s special piano arrangement BECAUSE OF YOU honors the memory of Tony Bennett and his lifetime career of bringing the American Song Book to his fans and audiences.

Tony Bennet’s 1951 version of BECAUSE OF YOU  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-4zvArJDGg

Robert Van Horne is a member of ASCAP

Official Website: www.robertvanhorne.com

Email: rvh@robertvanhorne.com