Small Ensemble Flute,Harp - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912915 Composed by Brandon Nelson. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Brandon Nelson #1998621. Published by Brandon Nelson (A0.912915). A great piece to show off the talents of mature flute and lever harp performers, this colorful character piece is appropriate for any recital or concert setting. Mannanàn mac Lir occupied several roles in the mythological universe of the Celtic peoples. Most notably, he was considered to be the god of the seas. He was also regarded as a psychopomp-that is, a figure associated with the realm of the dead, acting as a sort of veil between the worlds. In this work, I play on his connection to the sea by quoting the traditional Manx folk tune The Storm Is Up (Callin Veg Dhoan). The tune is developed through several permutations, each portraying a role Mannanàn played. Each movement is ushered to us by a psychopomp veil. With the Churl in the Drab Coat refers to Mannanàn’s association with the trickster figure Bodach an Chota Lachtna. The movement is erratic yet impishly playful. Mannanàn was also regarded as a sort of magician king. In that respect, he was given the role of Guardian of Mag Mell, a place that is comparable to the Nordic conception of Valhalla. Mag Mell was a plain of joy, a kingdom under the sea for a select few. Mannanàn protected this realm with the help of Fragarach, a sword which could slice through any armor and could compel anyone to tell the truth. This movement is bold and heavy in spirit, gradually becoming more dissonant as if portraying an ugly battle to defend this beautiful place. The final veil transports us to the end of times, a fading away of the once-great pantheon. That storm, as all must do, comes to a quiet, peaceful end. Learn more about me at bnelsonmusic.wordpress.com.

Bassoon,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268648 Composed by C. A. Debussy. Arranged by Brandon C Stanley. 20th Century,Classical. Score and part. 10 pages. Brandon C Stanley #861172. Published by Brandon C Stanley (A0.1268648). La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (commonly translated to The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) by Claude Debussy is the eighth of the composer's Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), and is one of his most recorded pieces to date.Duration: 2 minutesThis arrangement for solo bassoon and piano accompaniment matches the original piece in length and key (Gb major).PARTS INCLUDED:Piano (English)Piano (French)Bassoon (English)Basson (French)Though the piano accompaniment adds much chordal structure to the prelude, cues are provided so the arrangement can be performed by solo bassoon alone. This leads to a more reserved arrangement compaired to the original, but still allows for a full performance.

Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029410 Composed by Brandon A. Stalker. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional,World. 7 pages. Brandon A. Stalker #4854157. Published by Brandon A. Stalker (A0.1029410).      Do you like exciting spy music? This piece is great for anyone practicing fast paced music, seeing that the duration of the work contains mostly eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and 32nd notes.         I tilted the piece intelligence after the meaning of the word that implies an organization of spies but this piece has more of a classical nature in appose to a techno one.     .

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Instrumental Duet,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755091 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Sy Brandon #3381809. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755091). Six adages represented using music. I. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. II. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. III. Time flies when you are having fun. IV. Every cloud has a silver lining. V. He who hesitates is lost. VI. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Both players perform from the score.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1247110 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,21st Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Jazz. 75 pages. Sy Brandon #841675. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1247110). Modern Jazz Suite for Saxophone Quartet is derived from the Alto Saxophone and Guitar version that was commissioned by Todd Oxford in 2013. It is in four movements that are influenced by modern jazz styles. I. Parkeriana is in the Be-bop style. II. Milesiana is in the Cool style. III. Schulleriana is in the Third-stream style that combines classical with jazz elements, and IV. Coreaiana is in a Jazz-Rock style.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268647 Composed by C.A. Debussy. Arranged by Brandon C Stanley. 20th Century,Classical. Score and part. 10 pages. Brandon C Stanley #861171. Published by Brandon C Stanley (A0.1268647). La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (commonly translated to The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) by Claude Debussy is the eighth of the composer's Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), and is one of his most recorded pieces to date.Duration: 2 minutesThis arrangement for solo alto saxophone and piano accompaniment matches the original piece in length and key (Gb major).PARTS INCLUDED:Piano (English)Piano (French)Alto Saxophone (English)Saxophone Alto (French)Though the piano accompaniment adds much chordal structure to the prelude, cues are provided so the arrangement can be performed by solo alto saxophone alone. This leads to a more reserved arrangement compaired to the original, but still allows for a full performance.

Oboe,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268865 Composed by C. A. Debussy. Arranged by Brandon C Stanley. 20th Century,Classical. Score and part. 10 pages. Brandon C Stanley #861396. Published by Brandon C Stanley (A0.1268865). La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (commonly translated to The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) by Claude Debussy is the eighth of the composer's Préludes, Book I (1909-1910), and is one of his most recorded pieces to date.This arrangement for solo oboe and piano accompaniment matches the original piece in length and key (Gb major).PARTS INCLUDED:Piano (English)Piano (French)Clarinet in Bb (English)Hautbois (French)Though the piano accompaniment adds much chordal structure to the prelude, cues are provided so the arrangement can be performed by solo oboe alone. This leads to a more reserved arrangement compaired to the original, but still allows for a full performance.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1204009 Composed by Brandon Nelson. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 20 pages. Brandon Nelson #802584. Published by Brandon Nelson (A0.1204009). A diptych is a painting in two panels. I have used this concept to compose two contrasting movements for brass quintet: one of lush harmonies and soaring melodic lines and another of almost martial intensity.

Small Ensemble Clarinet,Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755024 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 66 pages. Sy Brandon #3244207. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755024). Lest We Forget, written for the Zodiac Trio, was inspired by the approach of Memorial Day 2006 but has evolved into a composition with a more encompassing vision. The work was originally conceived to depict the horrors of war and to pay tribute to those who served and gave their lives so that freedom can endure. The conception expanded to include the horrors of natural disasters, the destruction of lives and property, and ability of humans to endure and rebound from the depths of despair. In essence, the piece is about the fragility of human life and the triumph of the spirit. The composition is in three movements. I. Fury - Strong rhythmic and contrapuntal lines depict outbursts of anger or the power of nature. The quieter sections represented a seething that builds to the violent outbursts. II. Devastation - This movement is filled with musical representations of screams, anger, laments, and hopelessness as one faces the aftermath of destruction. Long melodic lines in minor are interspersed with short motifs throughout the movement. III. Triumph of the Spirit - The movement begins quietly and slowly as if wandering among the desolation. Two thematic ideas appear during the slow section, one a prayer-like melody in the violin and the other an imitative development of the prayer idea that later representing taking initiative. These ideas transition into a faster tempo where a new theme is introduced that represents determination. The three thematic ideas alternate and development as the movement builds to a climax showing the power of the human spirit to survive catastrophe. This piece is recorded by The Zodiac Trio on their CD The Zodiac Trio.

B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1225338 Composed by Caleb M. Brandon. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Traditional. Score and part. 32 pages. C.M.Brandon #821427. Published by C.M.Brandon (A0.1225338). A three movement suite which highlights the versatility of the clarinet. In the Tradition – An enjoyable piece written in the “textbook� Sonata form. One will be able to find an Introduction, Primary Theme, Transition, Secondary theme, Closing Theme, Development, and the Recapitulation. The classical styling showcases the clarinet’s versatility, range, and colors. In the Tinnabular – This melancholy piece explores the minimalist style of composition invented by Arvo Pärt called tintinnabuli. The two voice types characterized in this method (‘tintinnabular’ arpeggiating voice/the stepwise diatonic voice) are found in the piano while the clarinet adds a melody. Both of these voices expand, note by note, over time. In the Time of Rag – A lively and entertaining piece in the ‘ragtime’ style. Performers are encouraged to improvise, as was customary for these pieces. The drum set is not necessary but does add a great dimension to the music. From my research, I believe the style of drumming needed is “2nd line drumming�. The high hat and snare notation is meant to simulate the beats using brushes, rather than sticks, on the snare while maintaining the march rhythms. Washboards, tambourines, and the like could be incorporated at the discretion of the percussionist. Dynamic levels of the drums should not overtake the clarinet and piano but enhance the overall performance.

Small Ensemble Cello,Piano,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.905709 Composed by African-American Spiritual, Wallace Willis. Arranged by Brandon Haynes. Concert,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 10 pages. Brandon Haynes #4602675. Published by Brandon Haynes (A0.905709). Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a spiritual associated with Choctaw freedman slave, Wallace Willis in the old Indian Territory in what is now Choctaw County, near the County seat of Hugo, Oklahoma sometime after 1865. It is believed that the sight of the Red River, by which the slave was laboring, reminded him of the Jordan River and of the prophet Elijah being taken to heaven by a chariot, a biblical reference found in 2 Kings 2:11. This arrangement is written for Medium Voice, piano accompaniment, and cello obbligato. It incorporates remnants of another spiritual, Over My Head the mixes well with the text of Swing Low. This arrangement also incorporates a new melody to create a bridge-like section for If you get there before I do.

Clarinet,Flute,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1453141 Composed by Sy Brandon. 21st Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival. 93 pages. Sy Brandon #1032369. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.1453141). Aurora has different interpretations in many cultures throughout the world. The meaning and mythology surrounding Aurora gave rise to the individual movements. I. Goddess of Dawn – The music of this movement reflects a sunrise from its first hint of light to its full-blazed glory. II. Ravens - Spirit Guides – Many North American cultures believed that the Aurora Borealis represented spirits of departed ancestors. Ravens were often thought to be the conveyor of the spirit to the heavens. This movement is a scherzo and trio. The scherzo represents the dancing and playful spirits where the trio has an ethereal quality. III. Sister of the Sun and Moon - The Greeks held that Aurora was the sister of Helios and Seline, the sun and moon respectively, and that she raced across the early morning sky in her multi-colored chariot to alert her siblings to the dawning of a new day. This movement contains colorful harmony. The rising line represents dawn while the rapid musical motifs represent Aurora racing across the sky. IV. Celestial Battle Between Good and Evil - It is said that many of the early Chinese legends associated with dragons were a result of the Northern Lights. The belief is that the lights were viewed as a celestial battle between good and evil dragons that breathed fire across the firmament. Battle music dominates the first two-thirds of this movement before giving way to the triumph of good over evil.

Brass Ensemble Euphonium,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755334 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 48 pages. Sy Brandon #6607353. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755334). I. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The interpretation of this adage is that one always wants what someone else has instead of accepting one’s own uniqueness. During the movement, counterpoint is used to depict one instrument copying another. Towards the middle of the movement, tuba 2 eventually realizes its independence and states a bold melody of its own. The movement ends with the euphonium 1 playing its melody alone with pauses between the phrases as if looking over its shoulder wondering where the other musicians are. II. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. This setting represents a growing love despite the emptiness of being apart. Hollow intervals of fourths and fifths representing longing, occur at the beginning and end. A short love duet between two instruments occurs in the middle. III. Time flies when you are having fun. A rollicking six-eight meter is used to represent a children’s game of tag. There is a lot of alternation of short phrases as if one instrument is trying to tag the other and the other is trying to avoid being tagged. The dissonance and short accented notes represent taunting. IV. Every cloud has a silver lining. This movement is a prayer-like setting with alternation of minor and major harmonies representing the cloud and the silver lining respectively. V. He who hesitates is lost. This movement is very rhythmic and syncopated with the instruments alternating phrases in the manner of a call and response. It calls for split-second precision between the performers, therefore representing the adage. VI. A rolling stone gathers no moss. The last movement is a perpetual motion in a rolling six-eight meter. The musical ideas are very chromatic with the exception of main theme that appears first as a solo melody, then as several instruments together, and later as instruments in imitation. Towards the end, there are a few brief pauses and low accented notes as a life of activity has a few bumps along the way.

Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912909 Composed by Brandon Nelson. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. Brandon Nelson #1954847. Published by Brandon Nelson (A0.912909). Finding inspiration from traditional Japanese mythology, I explore and illustrate the concept of wind from varying perspectives in this piece (from calm breezes to turbulent storms). In addition, the piece uses a Japanese folk tune as the musical basis for the variations. Learn more about me: bnelsonmusic.wordpress.com.

Alto Saxophone Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755094 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Individual part. 10 pages. Sy Brandon #3381815. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755094). Based on Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea I. A Shifting Reef – This movement depicts the Nautilus as an unknown phenomenon that is a threat to navigation. Some mariners thought it was a sea monster and others thought it was a shifting reef. No one could conceive that it was a boat capable of traveling under water. The music is ever changing throughout this movement. It constantly shifts tonality, melodic ideas, and rhythmic placement of motives. Although some ideas repeat, they are transformed by combining them in different patterns with other previously stated ideas. II. A Walk at the Bottom of the Sea Through a Submarine Forest – Circular breathing is used at the beginning and the end of this movement to represent an undersea walk. The musical material appears in reverse at the end representing a return to the Nautilus. The lighter middle section represents walking over a more rocky terrain. The multiphonics symbolize the wonders of the submarine forest. III. The Giant Squids – The giant squids have surrounded the Nautilus and have caused the propeller to jam. In order to free themselves, Captain Nemo, his crew, Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land do battle with the squids. This energetic scherzo reflects on the dangers of the battle. Several screams are heard as the squids entangle Ned Land and other crewmembers. The short multiphonics and syncopations represent the men chopping away and the arms of the squid. At the end, the Nautilus finally frees itself after the loss of one life. IV. Trapped Near the South Pole – After discovering the South Pole, the Nautilus is returning to open waters when it is caught between the polar icecap and iceberg that flips over. The tremolos reflect the doom of the Nautilus as only two days of air supply remain. The only means of escape is to chop through the ice below the Nautilus. The staccato notes represent the crew members hacking away at the ice. When that fails, Captain Nemo tries to melt the ice by expelling hot water from the Nautilus. This is represented by the saxophonist blowing air through the saxophone and wiggling the keys. A sense of doom returns that is followed by a final attempt of the Nautilus to crash through the remaining ice. A triumphant ending reflects the success of this attempt. V. The Maelstrom – As Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land attempt their escape from the Nautilus, the ship enters the feared maelstrom, a vortex off the coast of Norway where no ship has escaped. The swirling waters are represented by the triplet passages and the escape by the duplet passages. An epilogue using the doom music of the previous movement suggests the end of the Nautilus but a brief return to a slower version of the Shifting Reef motive perhaps suggests otherwise