Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.754971

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk. Score and parts. 12 pages. Sy Brandon #3227035. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.754971).

This setting of the famous cowboy song makes a great opener or encore piece. It uses driving rhythms and meter changes to always keep your audience on their toes. A slow middle section, using chromatic harmony contrasts the fast outer sections.

Euphonium,Flute,Percussion - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1141962

Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Chamber,Children,Classical. 63 pages. Sy Brandon #742339. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1141962).

“Allegories� is a five-movement composition based upon Aesop’s Fables. It was commissioned by and dedicated to Frank Meredith. The first movement “The Trumpeter Taken Captive� is a fable about how one’s actions affect the outcome. The trumpeter, who incites others to do battle, is as guilty as those who slay the enemy. The euphonium represents the trumpeter by playing battle tunes. Then the ensemble plays capture music, begging music, fatal music representing the slaying of the trumpeter (euphonium), and finally music representing the moral of the story. “The Boy Who Cried Wolf� is the basis for the second movement. The allegory is that nobody believes a liar. The flute plays a shepherd’s tune to represent the bored shepherd boy. The ensemble plays excited music three times as the boy cries wolf, the first two times just to amuse himself. After the third time when nobody responds to his cries, the flute plays a lament to end the movement. The third movement reflects the story of “The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg.� A golden euphonium melody accompanied by rich harmony represents the golden eggs laid by the goose. The ensemble then plays greedy music that is followed by a minor key lament as the farmer has killed his rich source of income because of his greed. A sweet dancing flute solo begins movement four appropriately named “The Fisherman and His Flute.� This short fable has the allegory of “timing is everything.� The poor fisherman expected the fish to jump out of the sea in response to his flute playing to no avail. When the ensemble plays a similar tune, it represents his success when he uses his net. The fisherman says “you bloody fish, when I played the flute you wouldn’t dance, but as soon I stopped, you started up.� The race between the “Tortoise and the Hare� is the subject of the last movement. The plodding euphonium represents the tortoise and the fast and agile flute represents the hare. The flute takes a nap in the middle of the movement and by the time the flute wakes up, it is too late to catch up with the slow and steady tortoise. The race is not always to the swift.

Euphonium,Flute,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1141957

Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Chamber,Children,Classical. 65 pages. Sy Brandon #742334. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1141957).

“Allegories� is a five-movement composition based upon Aesop’s Fables. It was commissioned by and dedicated to Frank Meredith. The first movement “The Trumpeter Taken Captive� is a fable about how one’s actions affect the outcome. The trumpeter, who incites others to do battle, is as guilty as those who slay the enemy. The euphonium represents the trumpeter by playing battle tunes. Then the ensemble plays capture music, begging music, fatal music representing the slaying of the trumpeter (euphonium), and finally music representing the moral of the story. “The Boy Who Cried Wolf� is the basis for the second movement. The allegory is that nobody believes a liar. The flute plays a shepherd’s tune to represent the bored shepherd boy. The ensemble plays excited music three times as the boy cries wolf, the first two times just to amuse himself. After the third time when nobody responds to his cries, the flute plays a lament to end the movement. The third movement reflects the story of “The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg.� A golden euphonium melody accompanied by rich harmony represents the golden eggs laid by the goose. The ensemble then plays greedy music that is followed by a minor key lament as the farmer has killed his rich source of income because of his greed. A sweet dancing flute solo begins movement four appropriately named “The Fisherman and His Flute.� This short fable has the allegory of “timing is everything.� The poor fisherman expected the fish to jump out of the sea in response to his flute playing to no avail. When the ensemble plays a similar tune, it represents his success when he uses his net. The fisherman says “you bloody fish, when I played the flute you wouldn’t dance, but as soon I stopped, you started up.� The race between the “Tortoise and the Hare� is the subject of the last movement. The plodding euphonium represents the tortoise and the fast and agile flute represents the hare. The flute takes a nap in the middle of the movement and by the time the flute wakes up, it is too late to catch up with the slow and steady tortoise. The race is not always to the swift.

French Horn,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416182

Composed by Franz Schumbert. Arranged by Layne Anspach. Classical. Score and part. 14 pages. Songburd Music #997866. Published by Songburd Music (A0.1416182).

FRANZ SCHUBERT was an Austrian composer native to the cosmopolitan city of Vienna, colorfully called the “City of Music� as so many other non-native musicians composed or performed there, while others such as Mozart and Beethoven called it home.  While only 20 years of age in the year of 1814 Schubert composed a remarkable number of lieder (songs), drawing upon the works of many different poets of the period, which eventually connected him with the poems of Johann Goethe.  This lead Schubert in the year of 1815 to compose the well-known Erlkönig, op. 1 D. 328, based upon Goethe’s poem Der Erlköning, which was taken and revised from a widely told Scandinavian folk tale about a sinister daughter of a forest-dwelling Elf King.
 
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a poet, playwright and novelist who is thought to have been influenced by the Sturm und Drang literary movement, becoming perhaps one of the greatest authors in the German language whose works have had a lasting impression on Western literature to this day.  Notably, it ought to be mentioned that many of his poems were set to music by the likes of Mozart, Liszt, Wagner, Mahler, Berlioz, Beethoven and of course Schubert, who used Goethe’s poem, Der Erlkönig, to produce one of his more fanciful art songs that depicts the death of a child who is attacked by the “king of the elves,� a mystical being who lingers in the woods only to stalk little children and kill them with a touch of his hand.
 
The story of the Erlkönig is considered by some to have come from the Danish folk ballad Elveskud, and that Goethe’s variant was inspired by a work written by the philosopher, Johann Gottfried von Herder.  It tells the story of a boy who is being carried home by his father during the night, and the child hears noises and seems to see things in the woods, while the father attempts to comfort the son by explaining away the things that scare him, all the while riding ever faster on horseback, only in the end to discover that his son has died. (The Erlkönig translates literally from the German as “Alder King� rather than the commonly used “Elf King.�)

For this arrangement, German lyrics are included to assist the performer in connecting the music to the thoughts, feelings, and specific moments expressed in the words that might otherwise be lost if not aligned with the music.  Noting that changes in mood or tone of the music are better understood when aligned with the words, and by including the lyrics, the performer can phrase a passage while having a guide to see the end of the musical line.
 
Romantic lieder allows for rubato in performance, as playing the piece exactly as written on the page will result in a less inspiring rendition.  To match the horn’s register with the vocal line, the piano part required alterations by moving some notation higher in the register.

Handbell - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.767633

Composed by Rowland Hugh Prichard. Arranged by c.e. walz. Christmas,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. C.E. Walz #3359569. Published by C.E. Walz (A0.767633).

This BEGINNING HANDBELL CHOIR piece has a lovely melody. Some bells play harmony, so let the melody come through every time. This is Maestro’s favorite advent carol, for as he frequently recalls, I sang a solo in ‘Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus’ when I was in a renowned boy choir many years ago. I understand, from Maestro, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. I’ll reserve comment on that one! This one-octave piece has bells that range from G4 – F#5.  For church, school, or civic organizations.  Key of A, two pages, 1:22 minutes performance time at 90 bpm, but it can be taken faster or slower. 

Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Clarinet,Euphonium,Flute,Horn,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1014937

By Fall Out Boy. By Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Norman Greenbaum, Patrick Stump, and Peter Wentz. Arranged by Kristopher Wiesenborn. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 41 pages. Kristopher Wiesenborn #4610069. Published by Kristopher Wiesenborn (A0.1014937).

This Award-Winning song from the band Fall Out Boy comes to life in this quick, advanced level arrangement, featuring rocking percussion, fast-moving swing rhythms, your class will be sure to be jamming out as they learn, and perfect this piece. .

Marching Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1437399

By Fall Out Boy. By Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Patrick Stumph, and Peter Wentz. Arranged by Daniel Valencia. Rock. 34 pages. Daniel Valencia #1017518. Published by Daniel Valencia (A0.1437399).

Sure to make any awkward high school football game more awkward. One of Fall Out Boy's greatest, fast pace, rock songs. You just won't help but to clap to it.

By The Newsboys. For piano, voice and guitar (chords only). Christian; Pop; Rock. Piano/Vocal/Guitar (chords only). 7 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1460774

By The Beach Boys. By Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. Arranged by Will Corbin. Pop. 19 pages. Will Corbin #1039674. Published by Will Corbin (A0.1460774).

Paul McCartney once called God Only Knows the greatest song ever written.” That might in part be because Brian Wilson's previous work concentrated heavily on fast cars, nubile girls and surfboards. But there's no question it's a beautiful song, and one that lends itself nicely and fairly easily to an adaptation for brass quintet. This arrangement is for two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba and relies a great deal on the same soaring French horn sound that Wilson and his writing partner, Tony Asher, used in the original.
If you need alternative instrumentation, I'm happy to accommodate. Contact me at wilcor@aol.com.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.894344

Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Theoria Music. 20th Century,Folk,Traditional. Score. 4 pages. Theoria Music Publishing #3624287. Published by Theoria Music Publishing (A0.894344).

The Entertainer is sub-titled A Rag Time Two Step, which was a form of dance popular until about 1911, and a style which was common among rags written at the time. The piece is a 1902 classic piano rag written by Scott Joplin and it was sold first as sheet music, and in the 1910s as piano rolls that would play on player pianos.The first recording was by blues and ragtime musicians, the Blue Boys in 1928, played on mandolin and guitar.

Its structure is: Intro–AA–BB–A–CC–Intro2–DD.

It is primarily set in the key of C major; however, for the C section (commonly referred to as the 'Trio'), it modulates to the subdominant, F major, then through a transitional passage modulates back to C major for the D section. The B section contains an indication that the melody is to be played an octave higher on the repeat.

In the June 7, 1903, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, contemporary composer Monroe H. Rosenfeld described The Entertainer as the best and most euphonious of Joplin's compositions to that point. It is a jingling work of a very original character, embracing various strains of a retentive character which set the foot in spontaneous action and leave an indelible imprint on the tympanum.

Suggested by the rag's dedication to James Brown and his Mandolin Club, author Rudi Blesh wrote that some of the melodies recall the pluckings and the fast tremolos of the little steel-stringed plectrum instruments. Stark issued an arrangement of the piece for two mandolins and a guitar.

Wikipedia contributors, The Entertainer (rag), Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Entertainer_(rag)&oldid=916644407 (accessed September 29, 2019)

Title: The Entertainer
Composer: Scott Joplin
Year: 1902
Format: PDF
Size: 8.5x11

Publisher: Theoria Music Publishing
Website: https://sheetmusicmarket.com 

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.727176

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Comedy,Contemporary,Easter,Instructional. Octavo. 9 pages. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3029501. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.727176).

Wake Up, Easter Bunny!
Unison/2-Part Mixed Chorus with Triangle

Need something fast & fun for Easter? In this song, the Easter Bunny just cannot wake up to deliver his Easter baskets to the children. So, just for fun . . . we added a triangle as the Easter Bunny's alarm clock!

• A lot of unison, echo parts, and some very easy harmonies.
• Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students, and even Seniors love this one!
• Jazzy, bouncy accompaniment to represent bunny hops
• Use of staccatos and accents
• Minor key
• Comfortable range for boys and girls

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.573528

Composed by James Michael Stevens. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. 20th Century,Contemporary,New Age,World. Score. 4 pages. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #5866447. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.573528).

Written June 25, 2020, this begins as an original minimalist piano composition is the basis for Stevens' recording, Relentless - Epic Music, which contains percussion and then builds to an epic piece with pipe organ, synth bass, boys choir, and the occasional strikes of an ancient church bell. However, it stands on its own as a fast moving minimalist piano piece. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College.

Choir,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1065389

Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Easter,Instructional,Standards. Accompaniment. Duration 112. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3029503. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.1065389).

Wake Up, Easter Bunny! Piano Accompaniment Track
Unison/2-Part Mixed Chorus with Triangle

Need something fast & fun for Easter? In this song, the Easter Bunny just cannot wake up to deliver his Easter baskets to the children. So, just for fun . . . we added a triangle as the Easter Bunny's alarm clock!

• A lot of unison, echo parts, and some very easy harmonies.
• Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students, and even Seniors love this one!
• Jazzy, bouncy accompaniment to represent bunny hops
• Use of staccatos and accents
• Minor key
• Comfortable range for boys and girls

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1314290

By PIano - Sebastian Kurz. By Geraldine (Denny) Green. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score. 27 pages. Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic #903031. Published by Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic (A0.1314290).

Written in 2008, Miscellany, 7 short movements for solo piano, was Commissioned by conductor/pianist Anthony Davie.

Duration: approx 15 minutes in total.

Inspired by friends, family and general life experiences, this set of short pieces encompasses a range of moods; from Romantic and melodic to comical and dissonant.

Movement 1. Didi – Didi was a very unique and special friend for many years. She gave out great spiritual strength and insight into this very confusing world in which we all live. She was a real tower of quiet, gentle strength.

Movement 2. Brew! – This movement was inspired directly by the Brewing Industry. It strives to depict the hustle and bustle of a busy, working brewery and the the many hilarious, fabulous people I met during my three years in the beer-making industry.

Movement 3 – Convent Cherub – This little piece began life as the opening title music of a film score I worked on while at college. The film itself, entitled My Brother Rob, was made by Alison Hilder, a student director at the Harrow School of Film. The story told of a young boy traumatised by a convent boarding school up-bringing. I have felt for many years that this little main theme has needed an alternative home, as much film music is never played again.

Movement 4 – Megan – This movement comes directly from my wonderful and beautiful daughter, who was 5 years old at the time of the writing of this piece. It seeks to express her wild vibrance, eternal cheekiness, infinite energy, sparkle and the utter fearlessness of youth.

Movement 5 – Edward – This music is for my gorgeous little son, who has Down’s Syndrome, and was only 3 at the time of the writing of this piece. The opening came to me moments after the doctor had confirmed Edward had Down’s, when he was only 6 hours old. The music tries to convey the fear of the unknown, huge unconditional love and moments of uncertainty alternated by washes of strength. And yet, all through the fear the resolve to forever love and stay strong always wins.

Movement 6 – Indifference – The opening 4 notes are the core of this movement, and the piece is built around and from them. This music is an observation of deep, rumbling frustration at the indifference growing in our fast moving, modern society.

Movement 7 – “Wee Us� – This movement expresses family triumph, the gifts of life and love, and the glory of boundless, wild, youthful energy. This tune has not yet run its course. It will be back!