Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.835906

Composed by Adaline Shepherd. Arranged by Paul Burnell. 20th Century,Ragtime. 6 pages. Paul Burnell #6716149. Published by Paul Burnell (A0.835906).

Live Wires Rag by Adaline Shepherd, arranged by Paul Burnell for Recorder Duet

Download comprises both score and parts

Duration 2:55

Alto Recorder

Tenor Recorder

This arrangement may suitable for other instruments in C reading the treble clef.

Programme note:

Adaline Shepherd (1883 – 1950) was an American composer of piano pieces. In her twenties, she composed three ragtime pieces: Pickles and Peppers (1906), Wireless Rag (1909), and Live Wires Rag (1909). She married Frederick Sherman Olson in 1910, and thereafter used his last name as her own. After her marriage, she retired from composition, and her compositions were unknown to her remaining family by the 1970s until reporters contacted them.

The dedication in the original piano composition reads: Dedicated to the real Live Wire Maurice A. Richmond.

The metaphorical use of 'live wire' likely emerged around the year 1900, and applied the words used in electrical circuitry to describe an energetic and unpredictable person.

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

SKU: A0.931264

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Alessandro Macrì. Baroque,Christmas,Instructional,Sacred. Score and parts. 43 pages. Music Macri Editions #5805697. Published by Music Macri Editions (A0.931264).

The Christmas Oratorio (German: Weihnachts-Oratorium), BWV 248, is an oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach intended for performance in church during the Christmas season. It was written for the Christmas season of 1734 and incorporates music from earlier compositions, including three secular cantatas written during 1733 and 1734 and a largely lost church cantata, BWV 248a. The date is confirmed in Bach's autograph manuscript. The next performance was not until 17 December 1857 by the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin under Eduard Grell. The Christmas Oratorio is a particularly sophisticated example of parody music. The author of the text is unknown, although a likely collaborator was Christian Friedrich Henrici (Picander).

The work belongs to a group of three oratorios written in 1734 and 1735 for major feasts, the other two works being the Ascension Oratorio (BWV 11) and the Easter Oratorio (BWV 249). All three of these oratorios to some degree parody earlier compositions. The Christmas Oratorio is by far the longest and most complex work of the three.

The Christmas Oratorio is in six parts, each part being intended for performance on one of the major feast days of the Christmas period. The piece is often presented as a whole or split into two equal parts. The total running time for the entire work is nearly three hours.

The first part (for Christmas Day) describes the Birth of Jesus, the second (for December 26) the annunciation to the shepherds, the third (for December 27) the adoration of the shepherds, the fourth (for New Year's Day) the circumcision and naming of Jesus, the fifth (for the first Sunday after New Year) the journey of the Magi, and the sixth (for Epiphany) the adoration of the Magi.

Concert Band - Digital Download

SKU: AX.00-PC-0014397_TMP

Timpani. Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Classical. Part. 2 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0014397_TMP. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0014397_TMP).

UPC: 038081376332.

This diverse sampling of holiday music scored by Gustav Holst opens with In the Bleak Midwinter, likely Holst's most famous carol tune. Also included are Lullay My Liking and Holst's characteristic scoring the holiday classics Good Christian Men, Rejoice, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Come Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly, and The First Nowell. A real holiday treat!

This title is available in SmartMusic.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,English Horn - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1258422

Composed by Guillaume de Machaut, 1300-1377. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Medieval. 84 pages. Jmsgu3 #851675. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1258422).

INSTRUMENTATION: 2 ENGLISH HORNS and 2 BASSOONS
1. Kyrie
2. Gloria
3. Credo
4. Sanctus
5. Agnus dei
6. Ite missa est

Guillaume de Machaut composed the Messe de Nostre Dame, also known as the Mass of Our Lady, in the early 1360s. He wrote the mass for the Cathedral at Reims, where he served as a canon, a permanent clergy member. According to a rubric found at the Cathedral, it would have likely been performed for the Saturday Lady Mass. 

Guillaume de Machaut's Messe de Nostre Dame is significant in the history of music for several reasons:

1. It is the first complete setting of the Ordinary of the Mass by a single composer that has survived.
2. It is a unified mass, meaning that the composer selected relevant chants for each section as the borrowed tenor.
3. It was composed in four voices, which was unusual at the time.
4. The texts of both Gloria and Credo are quite lengthy, and therefore Machaut set these movements in a style reminiscent of the earlier discant style, having short phrases, similar rhythmic motion in all parts, and a low ratio of notes per syllable of text, both ending with long, rhapsodic sections for the final word, Amen.
Machaut's Messe de Nostre Dame is a landmark in musical history, but it is far from being avant-garde merely for the sake of uniqueness. It is considered to be a culmination of the musical style of the Ars Nova period, which was characterized by complex polyphonic textures and rhythmic innovations. The mass is also significant because it was composed during a time of great political and social upheaval in Europe, and it reflects the changing attitudes towards religion and music during this period. Overall, Machaut's Messe de Nostre Dame is a significant work that represents a culmination of the musical style of the Ars Nova period and reflects the changing attitudes towards religion and music during the 14th century. 

The mass consists of five movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, followed by the dismissal Ite, missa est. The tenor of the Kyrie is based on Vatican Kyrie IV, the Sanctus, and Agnus correspond to Vatican Mass XVII, and the Ite is on Sanctus VIII. The Gloria and Credo have no apparent chant basis, although they are stylistically related to one another. The mass is a unified mass, meaning that the composer selected relevant chants for each section as the borrowed tenor. The Messe de Nostre Dame is significant in the history of music because it is the first complete setting of the Ordinary of the Mass by a single composer that has survived. It is also significant because it was composed during a time of great political and social upheaval in Europe, and it reflects the changing attitudes towards religion and music during this period. 

Overall, the Messe de Nostre Dame was an important part of the liturgical practices of the time, and it is still regarded as a masterpiece of medieval music and of all religious music.

Soli: SSATB – Chor: SATB – 2./2Blfl.2.0.0. – 0.2.0.0. – Pk – 2Vl.2Va.Vc – Bc(Org) mixed choir (SATB) with solo parts (SSATB) and orchestra - intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q22898

Composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. This edition: vocal/piano score. Downloadable, Piano reduction. Duration 27 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q22898. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q22898).

Of the 4 surviving settings of the Te Deum by Charpentier, the present one composed in the 'joyeux et très guerrier' key of D major, is undoubtedly his most famous work, thanks to television producers who chose its opening prelude to be the Eurovision signature tune in the early 1950s. Although Charpentier's Parisian career is quite well documented, little is known about the genesis and first performance of the Te Deum but it has been suggested that it may have been performed during the celebrations of the military victory of Steinkerque (3 August 1692). It is likely, however, that it was commissioned by the Jesuits of the church of Saint-Louis (today, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis) for whom Charpentier had been working as maître de musique since 1687.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.919894

Composed by Newton. Arranged by Toni Tetreau. Christian,Concert,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Toni Tetreau #6521527. Published by Toni Tetreau (A0.919894).

Amazing Grace is likely the world's most popular hymn. This arrangement is set in the Key of C for primer/Level 1 piano students. There are a couple of eighth notes that can be learned by rote. Perfect for church, recitals and performances of all kinds. Enjoy!

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1455189

Composed by Claude Debussy (1862-1918). Arranged by Stephen Levintow. 20th Century,Romantic Period. 6 pages. Cypress Publishing #1034275. Published by Cypress Publishing (A0.1455189).

This lovely short work was composed by Debussy in 1910 as number 8 in volume I of his Préludes for solo piano. The texture and harmony are more simple and straightforward than most of his other work of the period, and it opens with a memorable melody, likely the reasons for its enduring popularity. A quiet and gentle piece, only once does it rise as high as mezzo-forte, but only for one measure before returning to piano. 

CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites. 

The goal is to produce high-quality, musically satisfying arrangements faithful to the composer’s original material, yet sight-readable in most cases by working professionals or intermediate to advanced students. The full range of normal string technique is employed, while avoiding unnecessary technical complexity. Melodic material is distributed throughout the four voices where appropriate, to maintain listener and performer interest. All parts and scores are set in Sibelius© software format, with careful attention to legibility and page turns.

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.817728

Composed by Meri Dolevski. Contemporary. Score and parts. 42 pages. Meri Dolevski #2015663. Published by Meri Dolevski (A0.817728).

Originally written for a small music camp that the composer is an instructor at. For orchestra, with 2 additional clarinet parts and saxophone parts, 2 alto and 1 tenor. Much doubling, suitable for middle school or Jr. High orchestras that will likely have missing instruments. Most parts are intermediate level, strings must know how to tremolo and requires a strong 1st flute, 1st clarinet, 1st trumpet and strong 1st violin players. Solo passages can be distributed according to the level of the players.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368469

Composed by Anton Diabelli. Arranged by Jose Valladares. Baroque. Score. 3 pages. Circlesquare Music #952816. Published by Circlesquare Music (A0.1368469).

Rondino in C by Antonio Diabelli is a composition that exemplifies Diabelli's skill in creating charming and approachable music for the piano. Diabelli, an Austrian music publisher, editor, and composer, was active during the late Classical and early Romantic periods. His work is characterized by its melodic appeal, clear structure, and pedagogical value.

Here are some aspects you might expect from Diabelli's Rondino in C:

Rondino Form: A Rondino is a musical form similar to a rondo. It typically features a recurring main theme (the refrain) that alternates with one or more contrasting themes (the episodes). The structure of a rondino promotes a sense of familiarity and unity throughout the piece, as the main theme returns several times, creating a cyclical effect.
C Major Key: The key of C Major is known for its clear, bright, and open sound. In the context of a rondino, this key would lend the piece a cheerful and uplifting character, making it appealing and accessible to a wide audience.
Melodic Charm: Diabelli's compositions are noted for their tuneful and catchy melodies. Rondino in C would likely feature memorable and engaging themes that are both enjoyable to play and pleasant to listen to.
Technical Accessibility: Diabelli's music often caters to pianists of varying skill levels, including students and amateur musicians. Rondino in C is expected to be technically approachable, focusing on musicality and expression rather than virtuosic technical challenges.
Pedagogical Value: Given Diabelli's contributions to piano pedagogy, Rondino in C may serve as an excellent teaching piece, helping students to develop their sense of form, melody, and phrasing. It might also provide opportunities to practice balance between the hands and control of dynamics.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1207396

Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Márcio Silva. 19th Century,Easter,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 8 pages. Márcio Silva #805562. Published by Márcio Silva (A0.1207396).

Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) is an African-American spiritual that was first printed in 1899. It was likely composed by enslaved African Americans in the 19th century.
SATB voices a cappella and piano.
With chords in the key of A.

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

SKU: A0.1495808

Composed by Richard John (Gb1) Thompson. Arranged by Peet du Toit. Traditional. 7 pages. Peet du Toit #1072337. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.1495808).

BANKS AND BRAES (O' BONNY DOON). AKA and see “Bonnie Doon,” Lost is My Quiet, Caledonian Hunt's Delight (The), Ye Banks and Braes. Scottish, Air and Waltz (6/8 or 3/4 time). The antiquarian William Chappell claims the tune is English on the strength of its being included in a Collection of English Songs by Dale (who published about 1780-1794) under the title Lost is my quiet. However, the collector John Glen (1891) relates a delightful story of the tune's origins involving the famous Scots poet, Robert Burns (1759-1796), who wrote to publisher George Thomson in 1794:

Do you known the history of the air? It is curious enough. A good many years ago, Mr. James Miller, writer in your good own (Edinburgh), a gentleman whom, possibly, you know, was in company with our good friend Clarke; and taling of Scottish music, Miller expressed an ardent ambition to be able to compose a Scots air. Mr. Clarke, partly by way of a joke, told him to keep to the black keys of the harpsichord, and preserve some kind of rhythm, and he would infallibly compose a Scots air. Certain it is, that, in a few days, Mr. Miller produced the rudiments of an air which Mr. Clarke, with some touches and corrections, fashioned into the tune in question. Ritson, you know, has the same story of the black keys; but this account which I have just given you, Mr. Clarke informed me of several years ago.
Miller's tune was first published under the title Caledonian Hunt's Delight (The) in Gow's 2nd Collection (1788), but Glen concludes that it is more likely that Lost is my quiet is a poor adaptation and nothing else. He also notes there is a tune having a supposed resemblance in Playford's Appollo's Banquet (1690) entitled Scotch Tune (A) (No. 68), but in the end he believes that neither Chappell's arguments nor facts are strong enough to deprive Mr. Miller of his claim. The Caledonian Hunt's Delight appears also in George Thomson's A Select Collection of Original Scottish Airs for the Voice (Edinburgh, 1793-1797), arranged by Kozeluch. A rondo on the air was composed by Domenico Corri (1746-1825) under the title Favourite Irish Air (which, of course, it is not).

Brass Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.748815

Composed by Allie Wrubel. Arranged by Bill Carmody. Contemporary. Score and parts. 22 pages. Bill Carmody #3042391. Published by Bill Carmody (A0.748815).

This is a happy, peppy, toe-taping tune which survived the movie Song of the South.  Younger audiences will probably not have seen the movie or know Uncle Remus, but they are likely to know this song.  There are not enough popular songs for brass trio, but you can add this right now.  Easy and fun to play.  Flexible instrumentation.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1394380

Composed by John Philip Sousa. Arranged by Joel Jacklich (ASCAP). Chamber,Holiday,March,Patriotic. 21 pages. Joel Jacklich #977860. Published by Joel Jacklich (A0.1394380).

The Thunderer (1889) is one of John Philip Sousa's most beloved marches. It is knot known to what, or more likely to whom, the title refers. Paul E. Bierley suggests that since the work was dedicated the the Columbia Commandery No. 2, Knights Templar, of Washington, D.C., and composed for its Twenty-fourth Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, that the title may refer to Myron M. Parker, one of the principal masons responsible for the success of the conclave.(1)

Sousa is so universally loved, that it seems a shame to restrict his performance only to marching bands and concert bands.  Here The Thunderer is arranged for string quartet by Joel Jacklich (A.S.C.A.P.). Perfect for that next patriotic concert.

(1)Paul E. Bierley, The Works of John Philip Sousa (Westerville, Ohio: Integrity Press, 1984), 89.

Brass Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.931313

Composed by Hans Zimmer. Arranged by Alessandro Macrì. Contemporary. Score and parts. 22 pages. Music Macri Editions #6688453. Published by Music Macri Editions (A0.931313).

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is the soundtrack for the Disney film of the same title, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. The score was composed by Hans Zimmer in 2006.
Wheel of Fortune: The three-way duel between Jack, Norrington, and Will for the Dead Man's Chest key on the Isla Cruces. This lengthy action cue also covers Elizabeth, Pintel, and Ragetti's battle against the Dutchman crew for the Dead Man's Chest itself. Does not include the beginning of the duel, and actually begins when Pintel and Ragetti confront Elizabeth. Wheel of Fortune uses several of the action themes introduced in the Jack Sparrow suite, plus the first theme in the Kraken track, and many other action themes from earlier in the movie and in the first movie. The name likely refers to the giant water wheel on which much of the battle takes place.