Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1154792

By Haydn Reeder. By Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary. Score. 8 pages. Haydn Brett Reeder #755065. Published by Haydn Brett Reeder (A0.1154792).

These ten pieces display a range of levels from Elementary to Intermediate. I have aimed to provide pieces which involve more registers of the keyboard and also the 'black' keys. This promotes a better hand position and a greater feeling of freedom of the body and imagination.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,English Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.767589

Composed by Mike Lyons. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. 18 pages. Lyons Music Services #6565261. Published by Lyons Music Services (A0.767589).

A brand new quintet for Double reeds as a last burst of summer music. Flutterby is, of course a childish word for butterfly. The music interprets their sometimes erratic movements around the garden. Always colourful, always graceful and always short-lived. It's a mere bagatelle.

The piece is exactly 3 minutes long.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068338

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 66. Haydn Reeder #1892743. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.1068338).

An Intermediate-level piano piece requiring imagination, good control of rhythm, sudden tempo changes and dynamics.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068336

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 54. Haydn Reeder #1892731. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.1068336).

An Intermediate-level piano piece requiring good control of rhythm and dynamics to 'bring it off'. A good piece for players who want to improve the agility of their left hand.

Harpsichord,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068337

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 66. Haydn Reeder #1892735. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.1068337).

An Intermediate-level piece requiring good independence of the hands and good control of dynamics. The left hand plays a Ground Bass of 4 notes while the right hand plays an ever-shorter repeating melody.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.953841

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 8 pages. Haydn Reeder #6026691. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.953841).

Please see the Program Note which is on the second page of the score. These graded pieces are suitable for young students who are in the early stages of learning the piano. The titles as listed at the beginning of the score are descriptive of the music, such as Walking down the steps, Wandering, Sudden disturbance, etc.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068339

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 52. Haydn Reeder #1892747. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.1068339).

An Intermediate-level piano piece involving imitation of a crowing and clucking rooster, thus demanding imagination and good control of rhythm and dynamics.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068334

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 67. Haydn Reeder #1892723. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.1068334).

Short Intermediate-level piano piece.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.953815

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 8 pages. Haydn Reeder #1768187. Published by Haydn Reeder (A0.953815).

Please see the Program Note which is on the second page of the score. These graded pieces are suitable for young students who are in the early stages of learning the piano. The titles (see the full list at the beginning of the score) are descriptive of the music, such as Walking down the steps, Wandering, Sudden disturbance, etc.

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

SKU: A0.550711

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Instructional,Standards. 64 pages. Jmsgu3 #4785741. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550711).

The Double Reed Choir Christmas Book

Christmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.

Format

First of all, your Double Reed Choir can perform the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. oboes read from the score on one stand, while the Bassoon and English Horn use the parts on separate stands. The Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.

Performance

This collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.

Music

Each song in the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of wind instruments.

Contents

1. Veni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)
2. Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)
3. Antioch (Joy to the World)
4. Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)
5. Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)
6. Gloria
7. God Rest You Merry
8. Greensleeves
9. In dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)
10. Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)
11. Personet hodie
12. The First Noel
13. Salzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)
14. Three Kings of Orient
15. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
16. St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)
17. Away in a Manger
18. Stille Nacht (Silent Night)

Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century, Contemporary Classical, Repertoire, Children's Music. Performance. Published by Haydn Reeder (S0.104481). - Performance - 20th Century,Contemporary Classical,Repertoire,Children's Music - Haydn Reeder

Composed by Haydn Reeder. Repertoire, Children's Music, Birthday. Score. 18 pages. Published by Haydn Reeder (S0.71309). - Score - Repertoire,Children's Music,Birthday - Haydn Reeder

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century, Contemporary Classical, Repertoire, Technique Training, Children's Music. Performance. Published by Haydn Reeder (S0.104489). - Performance - 20th Century,Contemporary Classical,Repertoire,Technique Training,Children's Music - Haydn Reeder

Composed by Haydn Reeder. 20th Century, Contemporary Classical, Minimalism, Repertoire, Children's Music. Performance. Published by Haydn Reeder (S0.104477). - Performance - 20th Century,Contemporary Classical,Minimalism,Repertoire,Children's Music - Haydn Reeder

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

SKU: A0.722809

Composed by W.C. Handy. Arranged by Jari A. Villanueva. 20th Century,Folk,Holiday,Patriotic. Score and parts. 28 pages. JV MUSIC #6087241. Published by JV MUSIC (A0.722809).

Hail To The Spirit of Freedom for Brass Quintet By W. C. Handy
arranged by Jari Villanueva

2 Trumpets, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba, (opt. Drums)
Optional parts for Alto Horn and TC Baritone

William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was a composer and musician who was known as the Father of the Blues. Handy was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States.

Handy was an educated musician who used elements of folk music in his compositions. He was scrupulous in documenting the sources of his works, which frequently combined stylistic influences from various performers.

W.C. Handy wrote numerous compositions including St Louis Blues, Memphis Blues, Yellow Dog Blues, along with this march Hail to the Spirit of Freedom written in 1915. This march was written for the Lincoln Jubilee commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Emancipation held in Chicago. There are quotes Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, Columbia, Gem of the Ocean, Hail Columbia, My Old Kentucky Home, Old Black Joe, Hot Time in the Old Town, Dixie. Yankee Doodle, and the bugle call Reveille.