Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488654 By Northern Arizona University Shrine. By William Dawson. Arranged by Charles Decker. 21st Century,Historic,Multicultural,Pop,Spiritual,World. 19 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #1065486. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1488654). From the Music of Black Composers Series at Charles Decker Music Press is William Dawson's energetic choral setting of the popular spiritual Ain'a That Good News so familiar to audiences now arranged for a brass quintet of two trumpets in B-flat, horn with alternate flugelhorn part, trombone/euphonium and tuba.  The spirited arrangement is guaranteed for enthusiastic audience response.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. These pieces are now permanently in my quintet book and I will be using them with my student groups as well. Highly recommended!”   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music“I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.”  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music use the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. Use this link  Music of Black Composers arrangements for Brass Ensembles at Charles Decker Music Press  to see works by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still and Florence Price. More brass ensemble arrangements of music by prominent Black composers at Charles Decker Music Press include Will Marion Cook Swing Along!, James Reese Europe Clef Club March, James P. Johnson The Charleston, Fred Stone My Ragtime Baby, Justin Elie Tropical Dance #2, Jose White La Bella Cubana. For more brass quintet editions by Charles Decker use these links to Kendor Music  and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.862451 Composed by Michael Bomier. 20th Century. Score. 5 pages. Michael Butkus-Bomier #2008077. Published by Michael Butkus-Bomier (A0.862451). A rag inthe key of C, a bit unusual for the ragtime idiom, which often uses several flats. An opening theme, which recurs as the 4th section, uses chromatic scales and harmony, in the classic Missouri style. The 2nd section is a new theme in the subdominant, with a minor strain for contrast. The 3rd section is yet more new music, but this time it is back to chromaticism in the parallel minor of the subdominant, F minor. Then back to the main theme, and out with a rousing closing chorus in the dominant, G. Pedal on the strong beats, and Don't Play it Too Fast, as Maestro Joplin always admonished! Approx duration at tempo indicated is 4 mins 15 secs.

Brass Band Bass Trombone,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Piccolo Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1132715 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Richard Decker. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,March,Multicultural,World. 110 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #732911. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1132715). This multi-movement brass choir arrangement adapted from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's orchestral Othello Suite, Op. 79 provides a technical and musical showpiece to highlight any performance. Four distinctive movements in this Suite include a driving Dance, melancholy Funeral March, languid Willow Song featuring a flugelhorn solo and a rousing Military March to conclude.  Every player gets an opportunity to shine and display not only their technical expertise but also their musicianship as well. The work is arranged for a brass choir of four B-trumpets with trumpet I doubling on piccolo B-flat trumpet and flugelhorn, 4 F horns, 3 trombones, euphonium and tuba. The recording is of the entire edition.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!�   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music“I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.Use this link to Cherry Classics Music to see Richard Decker arrangements of Cherubini’s Sonata in F for Solo Horn and Wind Ensemble and Coleridge-Taylor’s Sea Drift for Trombone Octet.

Brass Band Bass Trombone,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Piccolo Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1047096 Composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Arranged by Richard Decker. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,World. 80 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #651613. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1047096). This brilliant brass choir arrangement captures the excitement of the composer’s orchestral showpiece Danse Nègre from his African Suite, Op. 35. Born of an African father, Coleridge-Taylor was an early 20th century English composer and conductor who was an influential advocate for Black composers. The five-minute arrangement is scored for four B-flat trumpets (1st trumpet doubles on piccolo B-flat; trumpets 3 and 4 double on flugelhorn), 4 horns, 3 trombones, euphonium and tuba with brass orchestration that mirrors the texture and excitement of Coleridge-Taylor's orchestral work to inspire performers and excite audiences. Consider this impressive arrangement to feature your band or orchestra brass section on your next concert. The recording is of the entire arrangement. “The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. Highly recommended!�   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music“I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.Use this link to Cherry Classics Music to see Richard Decker arrangements of Cherubini’s Sonata in F for Solo Horn and Wind Ensemble and Coleridge-Taylor’s Sea Drift for Trombone Octet.

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.910329 Arranged by Joseph B. Neeley. Film/TV,Folk,Patriotic. Score. 2 pages. Joseph Neeley #5741921. Published by Joseph Neeley (A0.910329). Oh Shenandoah also simply called Shenandoah is a traditional American folk song of uncertain origin dating to the early 19th century.  The song appears to have originated with Canadian and US voyageurs or fur traders traveling down the Missouri River.  The song as been featured in many movies including Mourning Becomes Electra, How the West Was Won, and Shenandoah among others.  It has been voted one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.  This arrangement is for the beginner solo pianist and has been transposed to the key of C for ease of play and a quick learn.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1242857 Composed by Fred S. Stone. Arranged by Charles Decker. 19th Century,Jazz,March,Multicultural,Pop,World. 24 pages. Charles Decker Music Press #837904. Published by Charles Decker Music Press (A0.1242857). My Ragtime Baby was the 1898 mega hit featured in the Sousa Band European 1900 tour that introduced European audiences to American Ragtime. Fred Stone was a prominent African-American composer and conductor in the early Ragtime movement. The rag is arranged for two B-flat trumpets, horn in F, trombone and tuba. The recording is of the entire edition.“The Music of Black Composers Series is a welcome and timely addition to the brass repertoire. Interesting music, expertly arranged, fun to perform, and well received by audiences. These pieces are now permanently in my quintet book and I will be using them with my student groups as well. Highly recommended!�   Wesley Nance, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Eastman School of Music “I was so pleased to see the great works arranged for brass ensemble by Charles Decker Music Press especially the Music of Black Composers’ Series. It was especially rewarding to perform several of these with Summit Brass and with the students attending the Rafael Mendez Brass institute. Please keep these wonderful settings coming. You have provided the brass world with some real gems.�  Joseph Parisi, Director Summit Brass, Fountain City Brass Band, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory Wind EnsembleThe Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Denver have purchased the Music of Black Composer Series with Charles Decker Music Press and the summer Rafael Mendez Brass Institute and Eastman School of Music uses the series arrangements in their chamber and brass ensembles music programs. See 50+ homogeneous brass editions for trumpet, horn and trombone ensembles and 75+ mixed brass ensemble publications with Charles Decker Music Press at Sheet Music Plus for inexperienced to advanced musicians with music ranging from the Renaissance to contemporary new works for trios, quartets, quintets, brass choir and brass band. Many of the mixed brass ensemble editions include alternate and substitute parts being alternate C trumpet parts for B-flat trumpet parts, flugelhorn/trumpet substitute for horn, horn substitute for trombone and treble clef euphonium substitute for trombone. To see our Music of Black Composers Series enter “Black Composers Series� in the search box at Charles Decker Music Press for 25 arrangements for mixed brass ensembles ranging from early jazz to symphonic works with composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, Will Marion Cook, James Reese Europe, James Johnson and others.For more brass quintet editions by Charles Decker use these links to Kendor Music  and Cherry Classics Music for listings of my arrangements of music by J.S. Bach, H.L. Clarke, Debussy, Dukas, Elgar, Falla, Holst, Ives, Nestico, Rachmaninoff, Satie, and Tchaikovsky.

Choral Choir,Choral,SSA Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1406037 By Billie Eilish. By Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell. Arranged by Jacob Klingsten. 21st Century,Contemporary,Film/TV,Singer/Songwriter. 8 pages. Jacob Klingsten #989083. Published by Jacob Klingsten (A0.1406037). “What Was I Made For?� by Billie Eilish is a heart-wrenching ballad from the 2023 movie, Barbie. This arrangement is for SSA and Piano, and sits at a easy-medium difficulty level for high school groups, but this is a certainly possible piece for middle school groups as well.This arrangement features a soloist in the first verse with hums and 'oo's in the background; the chorus is sung by all voices in 3-part harmony. All voices get the melody on multiple occasions during the piece. Additionally, this arrangement features a unique canon effect between verses one and two, where each voice gets a turn to 'oo' the first four notes of the main melody (B4-C5-E4-G4) before going to other harmonies. The result is a very water and wave-like effect that fits the piece beautifully.Additional Details: Key: C Major # Pages: 8 Length: 3m 30s Ranges: Soloist: (A3) D4-C5  Soprano 1: C4-E5 Soprano 2: A3-C5 Alto: F3-C5 This piece was commissioned for the High School Choir treble voices at Postville JR/SR High in Postville, Iowa. If you would like the score changed to fit your ensemble's needs, the practice tracks to this piece once purchased, or if you are looking to have a new arrangement commissioned for your ensemble, please let Jacob Klingsten, the arranger, know at jacobkarranging@gmail.com. He will alter the score to your needs (within reason) and provide practice tracks at no additional charge to your purchase, and he typically charges around $50 per commissioned arrangement. Jacob would love to work with you and your ensemble!Jacob Klingsten is an undergraduate student pursuing their B.A. in Music Education, and is expected to graduate in May 2025. He hopes to become a middle school and/or high school choir teacher to not only teach the choral art, but also the art of Contemporary A Cappella. He hopes you will enjoy singing his arrangements!

Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1503522 Composed by Ulrich Lehensteiner. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. Score and part. 11 pages. Ulrich Lehensteiner #1078982. Published by Ulrich Lehensteiner (A0.1503522). The famous middle movement of the Cello Sonata in c. A short and simple piece, but melodically and harmonically lush and rich in contrast. A reminiscence over a summer just gone by, fondly remembering the experiences, but maybe also regretting some missed chances.The work's dedication is to the composer's late grandfather, who passed away shortly after its completion at the end of summer 2019, making its middle movement not only a Souvenir of Summer, but also of a person dearly beloved.Contains piano score + cello part.Duration: 5 minutes.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835555 Composed by Vincent Vitale. Contemporary. Score and parts. 12 pages. Vincent Vitale #3619035. Published by Vincent Vitale (A0.835555). REMEMBER ALWAYS is written in loving memory of Catherine C. Hettle (Mum) and is my humble tribute to a most wonderful person and mother of my best friend Mark . I first met Mum when I was 19 years old while serving in the US Navy and she immediately treated me with such kindness which I never forgot. After losing contact for a number of years I was so glad and fortunate that I was able to once again be a small part of her life. You will be dearly missed Mum by so many. There are no good-byes because loved ones will always live in our hearts. REMEMBER ALWAYS is written for intermediate students and includes full score and parts for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, String Bass and optional Soprano and Baritone vocals. The vocal parts are vocalised without the use of words such as in the final movement of The Planets by Holst. As an example the vowel ‘ah‘ could be used but the choice will be the director’s. Perform this work with only one to a part or use multiples for a fuller sound. It can also be performed without the vocals. I sincerely hope you and your students enjoy performing this piece, If this composition appeals to you please consider others in this string series by typing VINCENT VITALE in the search bar located on the home page. I thank you very much for your consideration and wish you and your students much musical success.

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1502417 By Bernhard Heinrich Romberg. By Bernhard Heinrich Romberg. Arranged by Transcriptions by John Wion / Elaine Baker D'Angelo. 19th Century. 16 pages. Elaine Baker D'Angelo #1078222. Published by Elaine Baker D'Angelo (A0.1502417). ROMBERG FLUTE CONCERTOElaine Baker D’Angelo, Representative5 West Ridge Trail, Plymouth, MA 02360To Whom This May Concern:You have purchased an orchestral score and a set of parts for the BernardRomberg Flute concerto, op 17. The product is marked: “for rental only”because the previous distributor had a policy prohibiting purchase of thesematerials. Only the Flute part and the Piano Accompaniment were available forpurchase. John Wion, discoverer of the work has authorized me to now sell thescore and orchestral parts. This enclosure is to provide you with a record ofyour legal purchase in case keeping the parts in your possession was everquestioned.Also, please find below some comments from Dr. Jon Ceander Mitchell of theUniversity of Massachusetts at Boston who conducted me performing theconcerto in April, 2012. His suggestions and errata information will hopefullylend assistance to you as you prepare for your concert.Quoting five Major points:1) There must be at least one very strong 2nd violin player as some melodies areintroduced from there.2) Trumpets can double the horns at the octave, though only in spots and verydiscreetly, and not playing at all in the second movement. It is most unusual tohave timpani but no trumpets.3) 2nd movement halfway through, the descending viola line that needs to becompleted by a cellist. [p.38, 5 before E, one cellist to play f-B-Csharp 8ths]4) An A sharp in the solo line in 1st movement that is critical; otherwise it soundsbluesy [p. 30,5 after H].5) Missed accidentals in 1st violin in the 3rd movement [p. 43, 2nd and 3rd mmand p. 51, 3rd and 4th mm. C naturals].

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1510342 By Bernhard Heinrich Romberg. By Bernhard Heinrich Romberg. Arranged by Original Manuscript Transcriptions, John Wion / Piano Red, Elaine Baker D'Angelo. Classical. 131 pages. Elaine Baker D'Angelo #1085534. Published by Elaine Baker D'Angelo (A0.1510342). To Whom This May Concern:You have purchased an orchestral score and a set of parts for the BernardRomberg Flute concerto, op 17. The product is marked: “for rental only”because the previous distributor had a policy prohibiting purchase of thesematerials. Only the Flute part and the Piano Accompaniment were available forpurchase. John Wion, discoverer of the work has authorized me to now sell thescore and orchestral parts. This enclosure is to provide you with a record ofyour legal purchase in case keeping the parts in your possession was everquestioned.Also, please find below some comments from Dr. Jon Ceander Mitchell of theUniversity of Massachusetts at Boston who conducted me performing theconcerto in April, 2012. His suggestions and errata information will hopefullylend assistance to you as you prepare for your concert.Quoting five Major points:1) There must be at least one very strong 2nd violin player as some melodies areintroduced from there.2) Trumpets can double the horns at the octave, though only in spots and verydiscreetly, and not playing at all in the second movement. It is most unusual tohave timpani but no trumpets.3) 2nd movement halfway through, the descending viola line that needs to becompleted by a cellist. [p.38, 5 before E, one cellist to play f-B-Csharp 8ths]4) An A sharp in the solo line in 1st movement that is critical; otherwise it soundsbluesy [p. 30,5 after H].5) Missed accidentals in 1st violin in the 3rd movement [p. 43, 2nd and 3rd mmand p. 51, 3rd and 4th mm. C naturals].

Bass/baritone voice solo, violoncello and organ - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.6593-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 21st century, prayer. Score. 19 pages. Duration 10 minutes. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #6593-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.6593-E). English.The three songs Welcome Love (Ubi caritas), Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace, and Gaelic Blessing are interconnected motivically yet distinct in meter, tonality, and message. These three songs are interconnected motivically, yet distinct in meter, tonality, and message. Peace and reverence flow throughout. The songs are for a bass-baritone. Commissioned in 2003 by David Arnold, a North Carolina bass-baritone who is a soloist in the 80-voice Chancel Choir at Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. Mr. Arnold premiered these songs at Centenary with organist Ray Ebert and cellist Jennifer Alexandra Johnston on February 27, 2005. A new version for voice and piano was created in 2005. A transposition for lyric Baritone was added in 2015, commissioned by Ferris Allen (Baritone) and Linda Holzer (Pianist) of Little Rock, AR.The lyrics for Ubi Caritas are based on a new translation, by Christopher Brunelle, of the traditional Ubi Caritas Est Vera. A recurrent image in this translation is the gesture of welcoming: welcoming love, welcoming God, welcoming the friendly unfamiliar thought, welcoming Christ with us. The musical interpretation of welcoming is stepwise motion, either up or down, around a pitch center. Perhaps this might be heard as an opening of the door, or an opening of the heart.An interlude leads to the second song, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace, a musical setting of the Prayer of Saint Francis. The accompaniment is sparse, with material reminiscent of the welcoming pattern in the first song. This song alternates between triple meter for the thematic sections (Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace) and duple meter for the more recitative sections (O Divine Master...). The music ends as it began, with simple open fifths accompaniment, this time filling in the chords to express the fullness of the lyrics born to eternal life.A second interlude provides the bridge to the third song, Gaelic Blessing. The text for this song is a series of blessings for peace. The gentle chordal arpeggiations in the piano are intended to provide a peaceful accompaniment. [Once again, the stepwise intervals and recurrent regular rhythms relate to the first song.]In keeping with the simplicity and repetition of the text, the music is formed by a series of four-measure phrases (blessings). The blessings are similar in contour, each spanning an interval of a fourth. Growth is achieved through repetition and some dynamic contrast. However, the principal aesthetic of this song is constancy and gentle flow. Only at the end of the song, when the voice descends into the deep range, is the melodic contour altered, and dynamic contrast introduced. As the voice ends on low tones, the piano line rises, perhaps to the source of peace.Duration: 10 min.

Tenor voice and piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8850-1E Composed by Juliana Hall. 6 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8850-1E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8850-1E). English.Commissioned by Lynx Project for its 2017 Autism Advocacy Project which sets the words of four individuals with autism to music in newly commissioned art songs. It received its premiere performance by tenor Steven Humes and pianist Florence Mak on October 27, 2017 at the Mason Middle School in Mason, Ohio, and October 28, 2017 at the Cincinnati Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio.Sameer Dahar is a young, autistic man who is primarily non-verbal, but communicates by pointing to letters on a board in a process called the Rapid Prompting Method. Using this method, Sameer created beautiful poems that inspired composer Juliana Hall to create a song cycle for tenor and piano based on Sameer’s work. The texts of these songs possess mystery and deeply beautiful images, as imagined through Sameer’s experience of living with autism. Duration: 6:00Contents:innocenceTraversing Great SolitudeYour Music Emerges.