B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548486 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387049. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548486). Silent Night arranged for clarinet in Bb & piano with new harmony for the third verse. Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg. Silent Night Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to go with the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous of all Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs, or to make sure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and both Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and consequently, Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public originally recognized Gruber as the composer, many people over time began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and in multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This particular recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind in 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies. Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com      

Piano,Trombone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548492 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. Score and part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387069. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548492). Silent Night with new harmony for the final verse! Score: 2 pg. Part: 1 pg. Silent Night Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to go with the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous of all Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs, or to make sure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and both Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and consequently, Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public originally recognized Gruber as the composer, many people over time began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and in multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This particular recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind in 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies.  Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com    

Piano Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548633 Composed by Gruber. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3405403. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548633). Silent Night for piano quartet. The final verse features a surprise re-harmonization of the melody.  Origins Father Joseph Mohr wrote the lyrics for a new Christmas Carol. He wanted the new carol for his Christmas Eve Mass. With only a couple of hours until the service, He asked organist and schoolteacher Franz Gruber to write a melody and simple accompaniment to accompany the lyrics. The result is probably the most famous Christmas carols – Silent Night. First Performance Perhaps because the organ was undergoing repairs or to ensure the accompaniment was easy enough, Mohr asked Gruber to write it for the guitar. Mohr played the guitar, and Mohr and Gruber gave the world premiere performance at the Christmas Eve Mass in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf in Salzburg. Original Score Eventually, the original score became lost, and Mohr's name was largely forgotten.  Though the public initially recognized Gruber as the composer, many people began rumors that a more famous composer was responsible over time. Thus, they floated the names of Haydn, Mozart, and even Beethoven. Authorities eventually settled the matter when a manuscript in Mohr’s handwriting turned up in 1820. Consequently, we learn that Mohr wrote the lyrics in 1816, and Gruber composed the melody in 1818. Popularity Nonetheless, Silent Night is still very popular. Singers have performed this song in nearly every genre and multiple languages. Perhaps the most famous version is the one Bing Crosby crafted. This version is the third best-selling physical single recording in the history of recorded music. This recording was released in 1935 and sold at least 30 million copies. Only two songs have ever sold more. Elton John released Candle in the Wind 1997 and sold 33 million copies. The record for most copies ever sold goes to Bing Crosby. He released White Christmas in 1942 and sold 50 million physical copies.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1181175 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #781010. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1181175). A lovely, sacred, Christmas hymn.  Music by Kevin G. Pace.  Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.Text:Holy Infant, Child of God, born on Christmas day,Brought into an evil world, answers to display.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, came through heaven’s hand.Baby Jesus would become the earth’s great Son of Man.Holy Infant, Child of God, born as Mary’s son,Grew to know His destiny as the saving One.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, answered willingly.Baby Jesus met his call; our Savior He would be.Holy Infant, Child of God, born with endless love,Came to bring eternal rest from his home above.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, shares true joy and peace.Baby Jesus is the God whose gifts will never cease.Baby Jesus is our God whose love will never cease.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1180327 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Children,Christian,Christmas,Religious,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #780225. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1180327). A lovely, sacred, Christmas song for children.  Music by Kevin G. Pace.  Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.Text:Holy Infant, Child of God, born on Christmas day,Brought into an evil world, answers to display.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, came through heaven’s hand.Baby Jesus would become the earth’s great Son of Man.Holy Infant, Child of God, born as Mary’s son,Grew to know His destiny as the saving One.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, answered willingly.Baby Jesus met his call; our Savior He would be.Holy Infant, Child of God, born with endless love,Came to bring eternal rest from his home above.Holy Infant, Father’s gift, shares true joy and peace.Baby Jesus is the God whose gifts will never cease.Baby Jesus is our God whose love will never cease.

Saxophone quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764652 Composed by Cecile Chaminade. Arranged by James Pybus. 20th Century,Contest,Festival. 26 pages. James Pybus #35431. Published by James Pybus (A0.764652). Cécile Louise Stéphanie Chaminade (8 August 1857 – 13 April 1944) was a French composer and pianist. Born in Paris, she studied at first with her mother, then with Félix Le Couppey on piano, Marie Gabrie Augustin Savard, Martin Pierre Marsick on violin, and Benjamin Godard in music composition, but not officially, since her father disapproved of her musical education. Her teacher, Benjamin Goddard gave her an assignment to complete, a ballet symphonique, Callirhoë, Op. 37 (1888) that enjoyed many performances which added to its success. Movements from this work were extracted and fashioned for solo piano, namely Pas des écharpes, (Scarf Dance) and Pas des amphores, (Amphora Dance), both of which became popular staples of the piano repertory. This arrangement written in 2014 is playable by either SATB or AATB saxophone quartet. The original key has been changed to a more saxophone-friendly key. Thank you to my friend Mr. Freddy Gruenebaum, leader of the Saxophonia Quartet, based in Huntington Beach, California, for suggesting this wonderful composer’s work to me. Duration 4:13 contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.

Small Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Horn,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.742495 By David Cook. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Javier Martínez. Rock. Score and parts. 16 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #5298835. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742495). Eleanor Rigby is a song by the English rock band the Beatles released on their 1966 album Revolver and as a single with Yellow Submarine. It was written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney.The song continued the transformation of the Beatles from a mainly rock and roll- and pop-oriented act to a more experimental, studio-based band. With a double string quartet arrangement by George Martin and striking lyrics about loneliness, Eleanor Rigby broke sharply with popular music conventions, both musically and lyrically. Richie Unterberger of AllMusic cites the band's singing about the neglected concerns and fates of the elderly on the song as just one example of why the Beatles' appeal reached so far beyond the traditional rock audience.Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Rigby

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.987845 Composed by Robert M. Greenberg. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 105 pages. Robert M. Greenberg #90267. Published by Robert M. Greenberg (A0.987845). Preferred Contact Information: RMonteverdi@comcast.net Performing Rights Organization: BMI Website: robertgreenbergmusic.com Facebook Band Page: facebook.com/RobertGreenbergMusic Video: movement 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abie7jcHVA0 movement 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__yWnl7LcU movement 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8V3g4AC0eM Duration: ca. 17 minutes Year of composition: 2001 Program Note: I. Knock Yourself Out II. Flutterby III. Morph (with apologies to J. B.) Funny Like a Monkey is one of the many phrases coined by my then 16 year-old daughter in order to address the actions and well-intended attempts at humor by both her younger brother and her hopelessly antiquated father. What I love about these phrases – of which Funny Like a Monkey is but one of many – is their use of nonsequitur elevated to high verbal art. They are at once biting and humorous, and are filled with the sort of over-the-top verbal bravado that only a teenager, as the self-acknowledged epitome of hip, can get away with. Though Funny Like a Monkey is scored as a traditional piano quartet, it is in reality composed for string trio PLUS piano. Along with being part of the larger ensemble, the piano has a featured role in the piece: it is narrator, commentator, curmudgeon, critic, and emcee, as it introduces and comments upon the relative merits of the musical materials that comprise the work. The first movement is entitled Knock Yourself Out. The movement’s energy and exuberance, as well as its mercurial-shift-on-a-dime nature is a rather personal reference to the dedicatee. The second movement is entitled Flutterby. A spoonerism created (or at least favored) by my daughter, the reference is to a sort of macro- butterfly, a mega-mariposa, if you will, one of extraordinary beauty and delicacy that floats and drifts and shimmers in some imagined place. The third movement, Morph, With Apologies to J.B. refers to the rather obvious fact that the music keeps morphing in and out of the finale of Johannes Brahms’ (J.B.’s) Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25. I’m crazy about Brahms’ piano quartets, and I have surrendered to the urge to mess with his pitch collections and thematic motives. The movement, with its musical puns, metamorphoses, and attempts at humor, is a perfect example of what might be referred to as funny like a monkey. Funny . . . is dedicated, with love, to Rachel Amy Greenberg on the occasion of her 16th birthday.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.741164 Composed by Anne Britt, Sheila Kindred. Sacred. Octavo. 5 pages. Anne Britt #3382295. Published by Anne Britt (A0.741164). SAB choral arrangement with piano accompaniment. Lyrics based on a poem by Sheila Kindred. The verses tell three historic accounts of faithful disciples crossing the water: the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, Lehi's family crossing the great seas to the promised land, and the early pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, crossing the frozen Mississippi River. The chorus focuses on the waters of baptism that lead to our Heavenly Father. 2 pages. Also available for vocal duet and vocal solo/unison.Visit the composer's website for contact info and some free sheet music downloads: https://annebrittmusic.com/

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.741163 Composed by Anne Britt, Sheila Kindred. Children,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. Anne Britt #3382293. Published by Anne Britt (A0.741163). Vocal duet with piano accompaniment. Lyrics based on a poem by Sheila Kindred. The verses tell three historic accounts of faithful disciples crossing the water: the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, Lehi's family crossing the great seas to the promised land, and the early pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, crossing the frozen Mississippi River. The chorus focuses on the waters of baptism that lead to our Heavenly Father. 2 pages. Also available for vocal solo/unison and SAB.Visit the composer's website for contact info and some free sheet music downloads: https://annebrittmusic.com/

Choral Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.741162 Composed by Anne Britt, Sheila Kindred. Children,Sacred. 2 pages. Anne Britt #3382261. Published by Anne Britt (A0.741162). Vocal solo or unison singing with piano accompaniment. Lyrics based on a poem by Sheila Kindred. The verses tell three historic accounts of faithful disciples crossing the water: the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, Lehi's family crossing the great seas to the promised land, and the early pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois, crossing the frozen Mississippi River. The chorus focuses on the waters of baptism that lead to our Heavenly Father. 2 pages. Also available for vocal duet and SAB.Visit the composer's website for contact info and some free sheet music downloads: https://annebrittmusic.com/

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.808680 Composed by Unknown. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Christmas,Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 30 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #3377131. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808680).      First published in Flowers for Children, Volume 2 in 1844, Lydia Maria Child’s poem, The New-England Boy's Song about Thanksgiving Day, describes a sleigh trip to Grandfather’s house to commemorate the national day of thanks and the anticipation of the tasty food that will be consumed in celebration thereof. Why were they in a sleigh in a New England late November? Because the Little Ice Age was still extant in the early 19th Century and there was snow on the ground! Later, maybe in the 1870s, the poem was set to a tune, the composer of which is unknown. As years passed, the words were changed to Grandmother’s house, the song was adapted to a Christmas carol and the title changed to the first line of the poem, Over the River and Through the Woods.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.833829 By Miles Davis. By Tadd Dameron. Arranged by Michael Compton. Jazz. Score and parts. 50 pages. Kreechur Kumfort Publishing #4301405. Published by Kreechur Kumfort Publishing (A0.833829). Tadd Dameron's Lady Bird, which he he recorded with the Fats Navarro Sextet in 1939, was later recorded by many including Art Blakey, Stan Getz, and Miles Davis. Here it is arranged for big band with solo space for the lead trombone player, but can be passed off to any player.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.877114 Composed by Jules Massenet. Arranged by Tim Laughlin. Opera,Romantic Period,World. Score and parts. 92 pages. Tim Laughlin #5970411. Published by Tim Laughlin (A0.877114). Jules Massenet's elegiac aria, Pleurez ! Pleurez, mes yeux ! (Weep! Weep, my eyes!) from his 1885 opera Le Cid, is here arranged for soprano, solo clarinet in A, and wind ensemble. The aria opens the emotional third act, in which the lead soprano, Chimène, laments the death of her father at the hands of her lover. The aria features an extended lyric clarinet solo.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.976713 Composed by Isaac Watts / Lowell Mason. Arranged by Robert Myers. Christian,Holiday,Love,Sacred. Score and parts. 49 pages. WheatMyer Music #4775721. Published by WheatMyer Music (A0.976713). When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, written by the Father of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts, in 1707 and later matched with Lowell Mason’s 1824 tune, HAMBURG, has long stood at the forefront of English hymnody.This arrangement, taken from my Passion Week cantata, Wounded, Bleeding, Still Proceeding, allows the full talent-spectrum of the Body of Christ to contemplate His sacrifice and offer their devotion.The first two stanzas feature an alto/soprano duet, set in a minor key with frequent diminished and augmented chords to reflect the despair and loss of a witness to the crucifixion. The entire third stanza, set for SATB chorus, never really moves off the F minor tonic until the end. That, and the relentless pounding of the bass line, ponders the witnesses' anguish and our vicarious experience of it through Scripture. So, sing these stanzas sadly – they are sad! When the choir enters, be sure to observe the swelling crescendos/diminuendos as the sorrow and love mingle together.The fourth stanza offers optional congregational participation and may be used to provide a responsorial to the Word of God or a preparation for the Table. The choir sings this stanza in four part harmony as the congregation joins on the melody. It stays in a major key and closely follows the traditional consonances used in Lowell Mason’s harmonization; thus, the choral parts will feel familiar and the congregational melody will flow naturally. Take the text literally (Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.) and sing it firmly, enthusiastically, passionately, but never triumphantly. Sing it as a song of personal devotion to commit all that you have, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, to the one who humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (Phil 2:8b) so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Cor 5:21)The music is well within the grasp of any ensemble competent with traditional SATB anthems. The instrumental accompaniments are straightforward yet very colorful, suitable for high school or higher level players. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross is an unapologetic Christian worship anthem suitable for sacred services, yet it does not compromise on artistic expression.This is the orchestral accompaniment for the choral octavo version sold separately. This version includes full score and all instrumental parts.