Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.809714 Composed by Robert E. Proctor. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jazz. Score and parts. 128 pages. R. E. Proctor #2102129. Published by R. E. Proctor (A0.809714). A concerto for Double Bass and orchestra in the traditional fast - slow – fast concerto format. While not overly challenging for the bass soloist, it does explore, to a degree, the upper reaches of the instrument as well as sounding the beautiful low range.   The first movement is that might be called Neo – Classical, opening with an 8-measure solo in a Largo or slow tempo.  The tempo then changes to Allegro (fast) for the balance of the movement.  The movement ends as it began with the double bass playing alone. The second movement is a jazz waltz.  In 9/8, it opens with the soloist playing pizzicato against a rhythmic cord progression. The bass and cello sections pick this up to provide a ground upon which the balance of the movement is played over. The second movement is in the relative minor of Bb which is G minor. A haunting melody is introduced by the bass and doubled by the strings. This melody is replayed by various instruments as the Bass Soloist plays variations on this theme. The harp and the bass solo end the movement.   The third movement leans toward French Impressionism.  This movement is Andantino; however, it is a spirited. Written in cut time, where the half note equals 92 beats per minute. The melody is introduced by the woodwinds with the harp accompanying. The strings and brass join in as the woodwinds repeat the melody. Finally, the bass solo takes charge of the melody using it as a theme and variation. The harp is used extensively in this concerto providing harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic support for the bass. Written in 2015, the concerto is a new work, however, it is not experimental music. It uses the standard orchestral instruments playing in the standard fashion. It is replete with modern harmonic sounds and chord progressions. As concerto's go, this one is not overly difficult providing the bassist with a starting point as a soloist.  It does require the soloist to have some mastery over the instrument as the music traverses most of the instrument’s range.  Performance time is approximately 13 minutes and 10 seconds. 

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.986916 Composed by Dean Bavister. Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score. 38 pages. Dean Bavister #23729. Published by Dean Bavister (A0.986916). Dean Bavister's 4th Piano Sonata in B-flat Minor (2013) begins with a fast 'Vivace con fuoco' in 3/4, followed by a mazurka 'Andantino e mesto'. The third movement is the expressive 'Adagio arioso' in B-flat major. The work is rounded off with the dramatic 'Allegretto agitato' which begins and ends in G minor but modulates throughout, and makes use of the octotonic scales.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1311618 By Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five. By Billy Austin and Louis Jordan. Arranged by John Fries. Blues,Country,Film/TV,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #900626. Published by John Fries (A0.1311618). Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby is a song written by Louis Jordan and Billy Austin.  The song's first recording, by Jordan, was made on October 4, 1943.  It was released as the B-side of a single with G.I. Jive with the title Is You Is or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby).  The song reached No. 1 on the US folk/country charts, number two for three weeks on the pop chart, and number three on the R&B chart.  The song was also featured in the Tom and Jerry short Solid Serenade, in which Tom the cat sings it to his lover. T om's singing voice is provided by Ira Buck Woods.  The standard has been recorded by more than 130 different artists over the years.

Alto Voice,Piano,Soprano voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1367524 By Joni Mitchell. By Joni Mitchell. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk,Singer/Songwriter. 13 pages. Scott S. Stewart #951873. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.1367524). “The Pirate of Penance� (1968) by Joni Mitchell from her album “Song to a Seagull�, is a story about two women and their relationship with a mysterious pirate caught in the twist of a murder. This arrangement calls for 3 women: Penance Crane (soprano), Singer (mezzo-soprano), Dancer (mezzo-soprano or alto); and pianist. It's composed with the brilliance of folk singer Mitchell and her ability to spin a good yarn. And it’s a welcome addition to those in a Young Artist program looking for contemporary ensemble music to round out their programming - particularly good on a G & S inspired program. Performance time: 2:45+-.

Small Ensemble,Strings - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835908 By Kate Bush. By Kate Bush. Arranged by Paul Burnell. Contemporary. Score and parts. 55 pages. Paul Burnell #6747441. Published by Paul Burnell (A0.835908). Cloudbusting, by Kate Bush, arranged by Paul Burnell for instruments in four parts.Download comprises both score and partsDuration 5:10Score in CThe arrangement is suitable for multiple quartet combinations with parts available (and potential instrumentations suggested) as follows:Part 1: C, Eb (Flute, Oboe, Alto Recorder, Eb Clarinet, Violin 1)Part 2: C, Bb, G (Alto Flute, Oboe, Tenor Recorder, Bb Clarinet, Violin 2)Part 3: C, Bb, Eb, F (Bb Clarinet, Bass Recorder, Alto Saxophone, Horn in F, Violin 3, Viola)Part 4: C, Bb, F (Bassoon, Great bass Recorder, Tenor Saxophone, Horn in F, 'Cello)Part 4 may be played or doubled an octave lower than written - using the 'Bass Clef up 8' part.Any other appropriate instruments, even if not suggested above, may play.Play cue-sized notes in brackets where main notes are out of range or inconvenient.Programme note:'Cloudbusting' is a song written English singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and record producer Kate Bush. It was the second single released from her album 'Hounds of Love' (1985). Taking inspiration from the 1973 Peter Reich memoir 'A Book of Dreams', the song is about the close relationship between psychiatrist and philosopher Wilhelm Reich and his young son, Peter, told from the point of view of the mature Peter.

Small Ensemble Cello,Flute,Harp,Percussion - Level 5 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1084177 By Celebrity Chamber Players. By Marshall Thomas. This edition: Interactive Download. Classical. Score and parts. 8 pages. Duration 50. Father Ambrose Press #eDRNyX92A7Wrvus780yuy. Published by Father Ambrose Press (A0.1084177). Key: G major.A confection based, largely, upon a call from my dancer, Mother's lips... imitated by my trumpet player, Father... with affection.

Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1344031 Composed by Danny Crocome. Arranged by Danny Crocome. Folk,Instructional,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Guitar Tab. 3 pages. Danny Crocome Music #929510. Published by Danny Crocome Music (A0.1344031). These sheets show guitarists how to make their rhythm guitar playing sound more fluid and musical by incorporating slash chords into their chord changes. The examples show some common chord progressions, and then different ways to approach each pattern to make it sound smoother and more melodic.There are examples in the commonly heard keys of C, G, D, A and E major. Plus an 8-bar original composition that utilizes a variety of slash chords.

Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1295107 Composed by Danny Crocome. Arranged by Danny Crocome. 21st Century,Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz,Rock. Guitar Tab. 5 pages. Danny Crocome Music #885427. Published by Danny Crocome Music (A0.1295107). This 5-page composition has been written specifically for guitarists to work on the following key components of music and guitar playing:1. Finger strengthening across all fretting hand fingers2. Finger-per-fret/position-based playing3. Alternate picking4. Palm-muting5. Synchronizing picking and fretting hands6. Smoothly navigating position shifts across the fretboard7. Building knowledge of the Circle of FifthsThe composition takes a chromatic-based guitar line and runs the passage up and down in one position on the neck (starting from the note C), before shifting the whole thing to begin on G (the next note in the circle of fifths). When played in its entirety, the player will have navigated the melody starting on all 12 notes used in Western music. An excellent warm-up exercise, or something to work on daily to develop key areas of ones musicianship and technical ability on the guitar.

Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1344037 Composed by Danny Crocome. Arranged by Danny Crocome. Folk,Instructional,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Guitar Tab. 3 pages. Danny Crocome Music #929519. Published by Danny Crocome Music (A0.1344037). These sheets show guitarists how to make their rhythm guitar style sound more fluid and musical by incorporating chord inversions into their playing. The examples show some common chord progressions, and then different ways to approach each pattern to make it sound smoother and more melodic via the use of inversions. There are examples in the commonly heard keys of C, G, D, A and E major. Plus an 8-bar original composition that utilizes a variety of chord inversions.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Flute - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886989 By Rachel Platten. By Dave Bassett and Rachel Platten. Arranged by Frédéric Colledani. Pop. 2 pages. Frederic Colledani #4356485. Published by Frederic Colledani (A0.886989). This is an Easy Flute Trio version of super mega hit Fight Song by Rachel Platten.Great for beginners in their first or second yearG Major version to practice lower registerSimplified rhythms for easy to read and play version. Intended to build confidence while having fun playing pop music!

Small Ensemble Cello,Flute,Guiro,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1085297 By Israel Lopez Cachao. By Ignacio Cervantes. Arranged by Rick Faulkner. Classical,Latin,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 12 pages. Seven O Six Music #689440. Published by Seven O Six Music (A0.1085297). An elegant Cuban danza, arranged for flute, violin, and cello (with optional güiro percussion).

Small Ensemble Double Bass,Flute,Guiro,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1085298 By Israel Lopez Cachao. By Ignacio Cervantes. Arranged by Rick Faulkner. Classical,Latin,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 12 pages. Seven O Six Music #689441. Published by Seven O Six Music (A0.1085298). An elegant Cuban danza, arranged for flute, violin, and double bass (with optional güiro percussion). Bass part also includes chord symbols, for optional piano accompaniment.