SATB chorus and reciter - Digital Download SKU: BJ.1427 Das verlorene Paradies. Composed by Kjell Perder. A paradise lost – A choral work in honour of Beethoven. Secular. Octavo. 24 pages. Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital #1427. Published by Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital (BJ.1427). 8.27 x 11.7 inches.In the symphony popularly known as the Pastoral, Beethoven delineates his deep love for nature, for the peace of the countryside along with the drama of a thunderstorm. Little could he know how industrialism, urbanisation, exploitation and a general lack of respect would come to be a threat to Mother Earth. When we hear the nightingale, the cuckoo, and the rumbling of thunder in Beethoven's sixth symphony, the aim of the composer is to express his emotions with regard to these sounds of nature rather than imitate them (Mehr Empfindung als Malerei!). Yet the Pastoral Symphony became a model for 19th century programme music composers who wished to renew the symphonic format with storytelling and a freer artistic idiom. The vocal work Det forlorade paradiset (The lost paradise) makes reference to Beethoven's ontologically anchored love for Creation, but also to the fundamental tension between the idyllic and encroaching threats, the very factors that give the Pastoral Symphony its richness and inevitability. The lyrics have nothing to do with John Milton's famous epos Paradise Lost, they foretell an approaching apocalypse created by mankind in this age of pollution and climate change. The choral text consists of fragments of Schiller's Ode an die Freude (used by LvB in his 9th Symphony). A few quotes by Beethoven will be recited as well.The basic principal of this composition is to present soothing parallel - tonally based - streams of nature sounds and idyllic surroundings with the gathering of ominous clouds of approaching disaster: ferocious fires, torrents of rain and stormy winds (where the singers make use of clusters, chanting, growl, stamping their feet, etc). Doch mehr Empfindung als Malerei! (emotion rather than mere imitation). A nod or two to Mr. Beethoven by way of droning and using chromatic runs. The performance can be choreographed for extra impact, but it is equally possible to perform the music as a concert piece. - Kjell Perder.

Acoustic Guitar,Double Bass,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1096096 By Antônio Gregório Pereira. By Antônio Gregório Pereira. Arranged by CELIO AUGUSTO SOUZA PEREIRA. 20th Century,Folk,Historic,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 2 pages. Célio Guiga #700046. Published by Célio Guiga (A0.1096096). The musical production of Guiga reaches its apex in the early decades of the twentieth century. There were countless invitations for him to present his songs, especially in evenings, dances and parties. That was a season that earned fame to the artist. He accessed means of great social prestige in the region. He was even honored by the President, Mr. Arthur Bernardes in 1934. At this time, Guiga got the second most important gift from his musical life. In recognition of the talent of the musician, the illustrious politician (that was born in Viçosa, MG) presents him with a 12-string viola (country guitar). The instrument was specially ordered from the manufacturer Tranquillo Giannini. Guiga wielded and used that viola until 1961, the year he died. It is estimated that Guiga has composed around 100 songs throughout his life.

Small Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.961352 Composed by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford. Arranged by Philip Brink. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 13 pages. Philip Brink #4888365. Published by Philip Brink (A0.961352). This is the first of a set of three choral motets by Mr. Stanford, a wonderful, rich sonorous piece for multiple trombones.

French Horn,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1465879 Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century. Score and part. 24 pages. Gordon Cherry #1044477. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.1465879). Charles Ives was one of the first American composers to gain international recognition, although most of his music was not performed during his lifetime. Ives wrote 114 songs in the early 1900's including these four:1. Memories, 2. The Side Show, 3. Dreams and 4. War Song No. 2.The songs include quotes of American folk songs, with whistling, singing and more making for a lively experience for performers and listeners.Mr. Sauer once again has edited a brilliant new transcription, bringing Ives' music to life for the Horn world. Four Songs for Horn and Piano is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.

String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1194811 Composed by James Pierpoint (1850). Arranged by Ron Flintjer. Christmas,Holiday,Traditional. Score and parts. 11 pages. Ron Flintjer #794019. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1194811). Ah, Jingle Bells!  Another Christmas staple from long ago and a perfect addition to your December concert!  Written in 1850 by James Pierpoint, this always catchy holiday tune reflected the actual sounds of transportation back in the day.  Many of us still go to Grandma's house for Christmas dinner, but today, Mr. Pierpoint might have to write a song entitled, Silent Electric Vehicles!.  All kidding aside, everyone knows Jingle Bells, but get ready for a surprise, as this arrangement closes with an unexpected and unmistakable mod to the minuet!  Written for elementary or middle school string orchestra.EASY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL, Elementary to Middle School level.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.752401 Composed by Hughie Charles and Ross Parker. Arranged by Rob Bushnell. Opera. Score and parts. 1 pages. RBMusic #5741079. Published by RBMusic (A0.752401). We'll Meet Again was written in 1939 by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles, and made famous by singer Dame Vera Lynn. The song is one of the most famous of the Second World War era. It later gave its name to the 1943 musical film We'll Meet Again, where Vera Lynn played the lead role. During the Cold War, Lynn's recording of the song was included in the package of music and programmes held in 20 underground radio stations of the BBC's Wartime Broadcasting Service (WTBS), designed to provide public information and morale-boosting broadcasts for 100 days after a nuclear attack. In 2005, Vera Lynn sang the song in London on the 60th Anniversary of VE Day in 2005, and, in 2020, a duet with Katherine Jenkins reached number 72 on the UK Singles Chart. Arranged during the 2019/2020 Coronavirus Pandemic to commemorate/celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, it is designed for two treble-clef instruments in the same key. This version is in C major (written pitch) – part 1 has a written range from F#4 to G5 and part 2 has a written range from C#4 to D5. (For other parts/versions, see my other We’ll Meet Again titles.) A recording of the original song can be found here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsM_VmN6ytk. Other searchable terms: Stanley Kubrick, Dr. Strangelove, Liberation Day Concert, Amsterdam, World War II, Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Mr. Tambourine Man, Rod Stewart, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Johnny Cash, The Muppets Go to the Movies, The Muppets, Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, The Simpsons, Alfie Boe, VE Day 70, A Party to Remember, ABBA, Pink Floyd, Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, COVID-19 pandemic virus, NHS Charities Together

Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1118416 Composed by Paul Lincke. Arranged by Paul Taylor. Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Paul Taylor #719940. Published by Paul Taylor (A0.1118416). This is an easier version of Glow-Worm that can also be found here in Mr. Taylor's works.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837695 Composed by George L. Cobb. Arranged by Spence Bundy. 20th Century,Concert,Ragtime. Score and parts. 13 pages. Spencer Bundy #5990475. Published by Spencer Bundy (A0.837695). Mr. Cobb would often use popular classical themes as his inspiration for his Ragtime music. Here it is Grieg who once again receives the Cobb treatment.

Piano,Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792255 Composed by Frank Bridge. Arranged by Sauer, Ralph. 20th Century,Romantic Period. Score and part. 16 pages. Gordon Cherry #4764759. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792255). British composer Frank Bridge is mainly remembered for his beautiful chamber music. The Four Pieces from 1912 are originally for Violin and Piano and are titled: 1. Meditation 2. Spring Song 3. Lullaby 4. Country Dance Mr. Sauer has done a beautiful job scoring these works for Trombone.  There is a wonderful simplicity to Bridge's music, a simplicity that was lost forever just two years later at the beginning of the Great War, WW I.  Bridge's most famous composition student was Benjamin Britten, who wrote one of his greatest works as an homage to Bridge.

Piano,Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.792275 Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by Sauer, Ralph. 20th Century,Classical,Romantic Period,World. Score and part. 16 pages. Gordon Cherry #4803779. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792275). Elgar wrote two lovely contrasting works, opus 15, for Violin around the 1890’s, the Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin. They were titled in French as his publisher suggested the British public would find them more appealing to purchase. The Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin became his best selling works to that point and added much needed funds for the family finances. The Romance, opus 62 was originally written for the Bassoon as a lyrical work with orchestra, as Elgar tried to get away from the usually comical writing for the instrument. Mr. Sauer has combined the three delightful works into a three movement suite of about 12 minutes in length for advanced performers.