String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1502478 Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Traditional. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #1078262. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1502478). Once in Royal David's City is an essential and beloved Christmas carol for several reasons:Historical significance: The hymn was written in 1848 by Cecil Frances Alexander as part of a collection called Hymns for Little Children. The traditional opening of a famous service: Since 1919, this carol has been prominent as the opening processional hymn for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held on Christmas Eve at King's College Chapel, Cambridge. The BBC World Service and American Public Media broadcast this service worldwide, giving the hymn global exposure.Unique performance tradition: At King's College, the first verse is traditionally sung as a solo by a boy chorister, chosen by the choirmaster just moments before the service begins. This adds an element of anticipation and showcases young talent.Theological content: The hymn tells the story of Christ's birth and childhood, emphasizing His divinity and humanity. It connects the nativity story to broader Christian theology, making it both a narrative and a teaching tool.Musical qualities: The tune IRBY, composed by Henry John Gauntlett, is widely regarded as beautiful and memorable. Despite its relative simplicity, it has been praised for its intimate scale and inspired melody.Widespread use: Beyond its famous use at King's College, the hymn has become popular in churches of various denominations worldwide, especially during Christmas services.Cultural impact: The hymn has become deeply associated with Christmas in many English-speaking countries, evoking nostalgia and religious sentiment for many listeners. In essence, Once in Royal David's City is essential not just for its content but for its role in Christmas traditions, its educational value, and its ability to connect people to the holiday's religious aspects through music.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1213425 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. Chamber,Contemporary,Multicultural,World. 12 pages. Opus 3 Music #810610. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1213425). Wind Quintet - Scherzo for Bassoon ‘Tembo’ The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the bassoon. Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement for quintet allows the bassoon to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo. Parts included in the download: FluteOboeClarinet in BbHorn in FBassoon (soloist)Piano short score (may be used as piano accompaniment for solo work).

Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download SKU: A0.741923 Composed by M. Ryan Taylor. 20th Century,A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Vocal Works #484783. Published by Vocal Works (A0.741923). It is difficult to find Christmas music that focuses on the role of Joseph, Christ’s foster father. That is one of the reasons I chose to set this text, it is a part of the story that is often left out. The other reason is that this it contains one of the first New Testament prophecies concerning Christ, the revelation that Jesus will save his people from their sins. That seems to be what Joseph needed to know at the time. Joseph was perhaps the third convert, after Mary and Martha. Demo: https://mryantaylor.bandcamp.com/track/joseph-thou-son-of-david-demo . . . Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

B-Flat Tuba,E-Flat Tuba TC,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211525 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and part. 10 pages. Opus 3 Music #809136. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1211525). Scherzo for Tuba and Piano  ‘Tembo’ The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the bass tuba.Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement for tuba and piano allows the tuba to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo. Parts included in the download: Tuba soloist (bass clef)Bass Eb soloist (treble clef)Piano accompaniment(Also available in Brass Quintet version)

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Digital Download SKU: A0.955541 Composed by Roy Swanson. Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Runway Region Publications, LLC #5042549. Published by Runway Region Publications, LLC (A0.955541). There was a period of about 400 years between Malachi, the last prophet of the Old Testament, and the arrival of John the Baptist.  John spoke of the coming of someone great, whose lineage would be traced to King David; thus, the person of Jesus Christ is a Branch of David's Tree.  This lovely anthem is perfect for the Advent season, and the arrangement is convenient for smaller choirs.  As is customary with Swanson's works, each part has an important role in conveying the music and the message.  .

Small Ensemble Guitar,Low Voice,Medium Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.534408 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 19 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3466270. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.534408). Concert Note:The Five Poems of Melissanthi, in the English translation of Diana Maynard, comprise a complete vocal cycle of five poems set to music as a posthumous tribute by the composer to the Athenian poet Melissanthi (1910-1991), in the manner of the old tombeaux of the Baroque era, a tradition also used by many composers of the first half of the 20th century. This composer confirms, with reference to his own experience of Melissanthi's poetry these five from among her many poems have made a such a great impact on my composing that I felt the need to dedicate these musical pages to her.The evocative poetic expressions of Melissanthi, whose real name was Eve Chougia-Skandalaki, and the mysterious atmospheres invoked by David Solomons' music introduce the listener to an ethereal and metaphysical dimension, allowing us a glimpse into the unknown and the intangible. A recurring theme, which unites the five lyrics by an invisible thread, is an incessant fluctuation between the real and the unreal, between the known and the unknown and between reality and unreality. The inevitable abandonment of the mind to the seductive charms of the surreal creates an extraordinary parallelism with lines from a great poet of the past…così tra questa/immensità s'annega il pensier mio:/e il naufragar m'è dolcein questo mare[…so in this/immensity my thoughts drown:/ and to be shipwrecked is sweetfor me in this sea.](Giacomo Leopardi, L'Infinito, 1819).Both the performance and the enjoyment of the Five Poems therefore require particular emotional involvement, in an overall picture where every single note is a tiny but essential constituent of a larger and more complex musical architecture. The harmonic structure of the five compositions presents a substantial homogenity of formulation even within the various rhythmicalsolutions selected, with their repeated returns to themes and chords. This creates an indissoluble unity, such that it would spoil the completeness of the whole cycle of compositions if it were broken.1. The Capital 19802. The Houses Where We Have Lived3. We Have Cast Anchor4. Outside and Inside5. Hour Zero

Choral Choir,Choral (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1329097 Composed by Randall Donald. 21st Century,Christian,Classical,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Randall Donald #917070. Published by Randall Donald (A0.1329097). A two part mixed voice anthem with keyboard accompaniment. The text is from the Biblical verse, 2 Samuel 18:33 which records King David's reaction to the news that his son Absolom, who had rebelled against him, had been killed. When David heard that Absalom was slainHe went up to his chamber over the gate and wept,and thus he said: my son, my son, O Absalom my son, would God I had died for thee!   Appreciation to Mila Skeeles and Dr. Benjamin Cornelius-Bates. 

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.769525 By David Catherwood. By Traditional. Arranged by David Catherwood. Celtic,Irish. Score and parts. 10 pages. Opus 3 Music #377164. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.769525). This popular Irish tune is given an extended treatment for Brass Quintet. The download contains a full score and a set of parts for standard brass quintet Trumpet 1 in Bb, Trumpet 2 in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba. Please note the work was originally written for brass band and the audio sample is the brass band version - however, the Brass Quintet version is a faithful rescoring of the original full band version.

Clarinet Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.533473 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Contemporary,Jewish,Standards. Individual part. 3 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #2994075. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.533473). Shem Ru’ahh for clarinet solo by David W SolomonsThe significance of the title relates to the fact that the clarinet is a wind instrument of great importance in Jewish culture, and the music reflects a somewhat Westernised view of this culture. The word “ �ש� (shem) is often translated as “name�, although it is not as abstract as the modern meaning of the word “name� because it also holds the underlying meaning of the name – for example one might call a person “Adam� and think of it as an abstract sequence of letters, which just happens to be a name, but the underlying meaning, or “shem�, is that the first Adam was so called because he came from out of the ground (“adamah�). The word “ רוח � (ru’ahh) means wind, but is often translated as “spirit�. The modern meaning of “spirit� evokes something incorporeal, but the word ru’ahh represents the very essence of what you are or what God is. In the case of God, it is a mighty rushing wind which fills the world and is everywhere. The significance of the title is therefore: The “name is the spirit� or rather, more literally, “the significance is the wind�.

Double Bass,Piano,String Bass - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211522 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and part. 8 pages. Opus 3 Music #809133. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1211522). Scherzo for Double Bass and Piano ‘Tembo’ The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the bass. Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement for bass and piano allows the bass to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo. Parts included in the download: Bass soloistPiano accompaniment (The arrangement is also available with string orchestra/string quartet accompaniment).

Small Ensemble Guitar,Low Voice,Medium Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.533879 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Concert,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 6 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3057477. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.533879). New edition based on the original version,as performed by the composer in 1987and subsequently edited and fingered by Alessandro BalsiminiHaiku by Matsuo Basho was recorded in 2008by David Warin Solomons and Alessandro Balsiminiand included on the CD The Outside and the Inside.Haiku concerning a crow on a withered branchKare eda nikarasu no tomari keriAki-no kureHaiku (not sung) represented solely by a guitar solo,concerning a frog jumping into a pool with a splashFuru ike yakawazu tobikomumizu no otoHaiku concerning a crow, usually despised,appearing now, even he, on the beauty of a snowy morningHigoro nikukikarasu mo yuki noashita kana.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211570 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and Parts. 19 pages. Opus 3 Music #809180. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1211570). Scherzo for Double Bass and String Orchestra/String Quartet  ‘Tembo’The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the bass.Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement for bass and string orchestra/string quartet allows the bass to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo.Parts included in the download:D. Bass soloist1st Violin2nd ViolinViolaCelloD. Bass (optional)(The arrangement is also available as a D. bass/bassoon/tuba solo with piano accompaniment).

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.674885 Composed by David T. Shaw. Arranged by Open Cloud. Classical,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. Open Cloud #6573619. Published by Open Cloud (A0.674885). This product is a digital sheet music in PDF format. The music was composed by David T. Shaw,for Voice and Piano, published by More Sheet Music Press.

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 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1368033 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. 21st Century,Contest,Festival. Brass Band. 34 pages. Opus 3 Music #952387. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1368033). Scherzo for Tuba (Eb Bass) and Brass Band The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the Eb bass tuba. Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement allows the bass to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo. The download contains the following parts -  Note. This arrangement is in normal British Brass Band format with Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone and Bass parts in treble clef.Soloist - Bass tuba soloist (parts in Bass clef and Treble clef)Soprano CornetSolo Cornet1st Cornet/2nd CornetFlugel HornSolo Horn1st Horn/2nd Horn1st Baritone/2nd Baritone1st Trombone2nd TromboneBass TromboneEuphoniumEb BassBb BassPercussionPlus a Full score for the conductor 

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211574 By David Catherwood. By David Catherwood. Contemporary,Instructional,Multicultural,World. 20 pages. Opus 3 Music #809185. Published by Opus 3 Music (A0.1211574). Brass Quintet - Scherzo for Tuba ‘Tembo’ The bass instruments are sometimes overlooked when it comes to solo repertoire so ‘Tembo’ is a fun piece designed to feature the bass tuba. Tembo is an African word for elephant and this piece was inspired by the famous bass solo ‘The Elephant’ from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of the Animals’ This arrangement allows the bass to shine over the whole range of the instrument in a playful way as indicated by the term Scherzo. Parts included in the download: Bass tuba soloist 1st Trumpet2nd Trumpet Horn in F Trombone Substitute parts are included for Eb Bass, (treble clef) Bb Trombone, (treble clef) and Eb Horn. (The arrangement is also available as a tuba solo with piano accompaniment and also in arrangements for Bassoon and Double Bass).