Small Ensemble Guitar,Low Voice,Medium Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.533879

Composed by David Warin Solomons. Concert,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 6 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3057477. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.533879).

New edition based on the original version,
as performed by the composer in 1987
and subsequently edited and fingered by Alessandro Balsimini
Haiku by Matsuo Basho was recorded in 2008
by David Warin Solomons and Alessandro Balsimini
and included on the CD The Outside and the Inside.

Haiku concerning a crow on a withered branch

Kare eda ni
karasu no tomari keri
Aki-no kure

Haiku (not sung) represented solely by a guitar solo,
concerning a frog jumping into a pool with a splash

Furu ike ya
kawazu tobikomu
mizu no oto

Haiku concerning a crow, usually despised,
appearing now, even he, on the beauty of a snowy morning

Higoro nikuki
karasu mo yuki no
ashita kana.

Solo Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.594506

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Richard Hirsch. Folk,Instructional,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Individual part. 5 pages. Richard Hirsch #203776. Published by Richard Hirsch (A0.594506).

An arrangement of the Flamenco Soleares style (palo) for the dance (baile). The musical material for the arrangement is taken from standard traditional themes for the Soleares style of Flamenco. The arrangement is meant for guitarists and students of guitar that are new to Flamenco and want to learn the basics for one of the most important palos in Flamenco. The arrangement can be used to accompany a solo dance, customary in serious (jondo) Flamenco, often performed by a woman dancer. The Soleares rhythm consists of a repetition of a twelve beat phrase the Flamencos refer to as a compás where accents fall on the third, sixth, eight, tenth, and twelfth beats of the phrase (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12). I notate the compás as a series of five measures that comprises two 3/4 measures followed by three 2/4 measures. Throughout the notation there is, therefore, a fluctuating between two measures in 3/4 and three measures in 2/4 time. The first beat of the compás falls on the second beat of the first 3/4 measure in the series and the first accented beat falls on the first beat of the second 3/4 measure. The sixth, eight, and tenth accented beats fall on the first beats of the 2/4 measures in the series. The twelfth beat falls on the first beat of the next series beginning with a 3/4 measure. Notating the compás in this manner allows the guitarist a total grasp of the underlying structure of the music, something that is often lost in other notations I have studied for Soleares. A command of the compás is essential for the guitarist to be able to work with Flamenco singers and dancers. The Soleares is a stately dance that moves at a moderate pace, but often ends in a finale (macho por Bulerías) that is more than twice as fast as the first sections of the dance. The finale also contains a key change from the Phrygian mode of the llamadas and corridas to the key of E major. The arrangement contains essential basic techniques for Flamenco guitar, the rasqueado, the legato with hammering on, the four finger tremolo that rips at the strings before a full chord with the thumb, alzapúa where the thumb strikes in triplets down, up, down in rapid succession, etc. Students should dedicate themselves to a close and careful study of the notation to gain full mastery of these techniques. The arrangement consists of several sections, the llamadas which are calls to the dancer to take the stage, corridas where the dancer moves in a circle executing various heel and toe steps together with hand, arm, and body gestures, and the macho where the dance ends in a storm of stamping and a fit of wild abandon. The corrida sections consist of melodies Flamencos call “falsetas�. One of these is simply a series of broken chords while another is a melody taken from a song called “Caña� that is a member of the Soleares family. The notation ends, as is prescribed for the dance, on the tenth beat of the last compás (the first beat of the last 2/4 measure in the last five measure series). The Soleares was the first palo my maestro Juan González “Triguito� introduced me to in my studies with him in Madrid in the late 1960’s and is considered to be the “mother� of true forms of Flamenco. The title of the arrangement is in celebration of the beautiful patios of Córdoba, home of the Flamenco palo Soleares.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1295929

By Steely Dan. By Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Arranged by Popnroll 1976. 20th Century,Rock. 30 pages. Popnroll 1976 #886185. Published by Popnroll 1976 (A0.1295929).

Aja - Steely Dan (Score & Parts for Band/Piano/Electric Guitar/Bass/Tenor Sax/Marimba/Vocal/No Lyrics)

This is the band score (except for drums & electric piano) for the title song Aja from the classic 1977 album Aja by Steely Dan, an American rock band that celebrated the late 1970s, with complete guitar solo and saxophone solo transcription. 
Piano accompaniment is also included, as well as the main obbligato for the second and third choruses. 
Vocal melody (without lyrics) is also included.

PDF format, 30 pages in total. 
Contents (parts): 
Score 11 pages
Piano 4 pages
Vocal (without lyrics) & Piano 5 pages 
Guitar: 4 pages 
Bass 3 pages 
Marimba 1 page 
Tenor Saxophone 2 pages.

（Note: There is no drums score & electric piano)

Words & Music: Walter Becker & Donald Fagen 
Performed by: Steely Dan / Piano: Michael Omartian / Sax: Wayne Shorter.

Composed by Elizabeth Raum (1945-). 21st Century, 20th Century, Modern. Solo Part. 8 pages. Published by Cherry Classics Music

Composed by Gregory Fritze. 21st Century, Contemporary Classical, Post-Modern, Jazz, Bebop. Piano Reduction, Solo Part. 44 pages. Published by Musica Nova USA

Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.548649

Composed by J. S. Bach, 1685 - 1750. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Easter,Wedding. 34 pages. Jmsgu3 #3407871. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548649).

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Bach's Cantata 147, arranged for flute choir: piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, bass flute, double contrabass flute (optional) and cello (optional). Score: 19 pg. Parts: 2 pg. Duration with optional repeat: 7:36

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Bach composed a cantata called Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Though it is the 32nd cantata, it is listed as BWV 147. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is the 10th movement of the cantata. It was customary to use previous melodies as a basis for a new work - a practice called Cantus prius factus. So, the chorale melody for this piece is a historic tune called Werde munter, mein Gemüthe. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is customarily performed at weddings, and during major church seasons such as Easter and Christmas.

Bach Overview

First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.

 History

Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.

 Style

It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, in addition to his complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development, his sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.

Revival               

Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.

4 Trp. (3. und 4. auch Flhr.) · 1 Hr. · 3 Pos. · 1 Tb. · Pk. 9 brass instruments and timpani - intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q25448

For 9 brass instruments and timpani. Composed by Bertold Hummel. This edition: score and parts. Schott Harmony Series. Downloadable, Score and parts. Op. 103e. Duration 6 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q25448. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q25448).

The tripartite work harks back to musical practice from the pre-Baroque period when wind ensembles performed compact, brief pieces in churches, on town squares and from towers. The three movements Intrada, Choral and Toccatina, combined in a type of suite, adhere to the customary musical principle of fast-slow-fast, thereby producing a highly contrasting musical structure.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1262781

By Rotimi. By Aaron Rogers, Louise Gold, Miguel Louis Jimenez, Mike Jay, Mike Jaye, Nathan Marrow, Nigel Sparkes, Nigel Sparks, Olurotimi Akinosho, Omari Massenburg, Rashad Johnson, and Sheldon Marquis Rachad Grant. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 12 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #855787. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1262781).

Born in New Jersey in a Nigerian family, Rotimi is truly a renaissance man. A varsity basketball player in high school, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Communications and Business at Northwestern University, and soon began a successful acting career -- and now he's made a major impact on the music world as well! His ethereally beautiful ballad I Do, released in 2021, has achieved massive success, with over 8.5 million views on Youtube; it seems like it will soon become a staple in the wedding music catalog. So you really can't go wrong adding this one to your gig books! This Cellobat arrangement for violin and cello duet captures the soaring melodies, beautiful harmonies, and romantic vibe of the original for a chart your audience is sure to love. Originally written for a wedding ceremony, this will also be perfect for receptions, cocktail hour, proposals, parties, and more! Rated advanced-intermediate mainly for some complex rhythms; this will still be sightreadable for professionals.

Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:

http://www.cellobat.com
http://www.instagram.com/cellobat
https://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.521892

Composed by Kanye Omari West and Mike Dean. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Contemporary. 6 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #6561901. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.521892).

ALL OF THE LIGHTS

String Duo, Intermediate Level for violin and cello

Score: Yes

Parts: 2 pages

Time: 1'15

MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts 

however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles.

Please visit  https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer.

If you can’t find a title then contact me through www.baysbest.com/smp-arrangeme/ and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing.

VERSATILE Titles that include four parts are written with the idea that they can be performed with 1, 2, 3 or 4 musicians. Most of the contemporary/popular titles include a chord chart for a bass instrument.

PRACTICE needs would vary according to the level of the performers but my goal is to be sight-readable for most performers and groups. 

AUDIO SAMPLE The 30 second mp3 is frequently shortened and may not start at the introduction to get to the reprise. The actual introduction will be in the sheet music.

LISTENABILITY I have performed thousands of weddings and special events. I make it a goal for the music to carry as well as possible through loud and large space situations. 

ARRANGEMENTS usually follow the original version. There is an mp3 where you can hear 30 seconds and get a feeling of the originality of the work.

EXCELLENT for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings and recitals.

APPROPRIATE for students and schools.

CHURCH REPERTOIRE I’m always adding more titles.

Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!

Cello Duet Cello - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1508659

By Aaron Sinnett. By Jean-Baptiste Bréval. Arranged by Aaron Sinnett. 19th Century,Baroque,Chamber,Classical. Score. 89 pages. Aaron Sinnett #1083923. Published by Aaron Sinnett (A0.1508659).

Jean-Baptiste Bréval, Six Sonatas, Op. 40

Score and parts included. (Minimal markings, no additional edits, i.e. no fingerings or bowing added)

As per the tradition of the era, Bréval composed the Cello solo and the bass line, leaving the chord making up to the performer. This means that there is originally no piano accompaniment part by Bréval. (If you are familiar with any sonata by said composer, it is likley No. 1 in C major, as it appears in volume 4 of a popular method, which is supplied with a piano accompoaniment.) Even so, as many can attest, most sonatas of the Baroque/early Classical periods are beautiful performed with two cellos, or cello duet.

In this edition, I have made the notation modern, the layout clean and clear, as well as providing the score of the two original parts and individual parts, labeled Cello 1 and Cello 2. (For those wishing for historical accuracy in part naming Cello 2 should more appropriately be labelled Basso.) I have elevated it to Cello 2 simply to encourage the performance of this excellent set of sonatas with two cellos. I believe they sound very good this way in spite of being traditionally expected to be performed with a chord making instrument like a keyboard in addition to the solo cello and bass instrument. Thus, making it a trio.

The Table of contents is the following without being overly detailed (one of the preview pages will have incipits from all six sonatas as is the custom when printing a complete set of pieces in a single volume).

1.  Sonata No. 1 in C major
2. Sonata No. 2 in F major
3. Sonata No. 3 in G major
4. Sonata No. 4 in Bb major
5. Sonata No. 5 in A major
6. Sonata No. 6 in D major

Each sonata is two movements long. They all have first movements with the customary Sonata Allegro form. The seconds movements vary from RONDOs to Minuets to a set of variations.

It is my sincere hope that more of these sonatas be learned and performed as they are not only great learning material, Bréval has crafted each one masterfully.

Percussion Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.935383

Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Dan Heslink. Christian,Christmas. Score and parts. 20 pages. Pharaoh Publications #5363007. Published by Pharaoh Publications (A0.935383).

Silent Night Prelude for Percussion Octet                      arr. by Dan Heslink

This work is based on the well-loved Christmas carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber. This theme is so popular that it was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011. And the version sung by Bing Crosby in 1935 is the fourth best-selling single recording of all-time. It’s sure to motivate your audience close to Christmas.

The Prelude begins with a brisk tempo. Although notated in 3, as is customary in more modern renditions (the original theme was notated in 6), the tempo must be fast enough that two measures of 3 create a binary pairing (like 6/4 in two). It may be necessary to slightly slow down the roll speed to avoid a frenetic sound.  The difficulty level is easy. There are no changes of key, and the timpani part requires only two drums (Bb, F) with no tuning changes. The vibe part could be played with two mallets, but might execute more comfortably with three. The other keyboard parts use only two mallets each.

The expression of this beautiful tune will be greatly enhanced by exaggerating the contrasts of dynamics. Accompaniment and ornamental figures must at all times be sublimated to the familiar theme. At the last strain, players should sing the well-known words in order to lead the audience or congregation in group singing. It would be helpful for the conductor to turn and face the audience at this point. This closing passage may be repeated for any number of sung verses.

Use a smooth, relaxed stroke to elicit as much legato as possible. At points a continuous arpeggio accompaniment is divided among the instruments. Care must be taken to keep the sixteenth note speed consistent. The opening runs should be performed half-pedal on the vibes for clarity.

Prelude on Silent Night would serve equally well in recital or in a church service. Duration is 3:10. The arranger, Dan Heslink, can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com

 

Instrumental Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1478122

By Diana Mascari. By Diana Mascari. Arranged by Diana Mascari. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Sacred. Individual part. 15 pages. Diana Mascari Music #1055530. Published by Diana Mascari Music (A0.1478122).

Sonata for Organ was composed in 2001 and is a nine minute work.
It's meant to be performed on a pipe organ.
The idea behind the composition is to provide a church organist with the instrumental music that is customarily played at three specific parts of church services in Catholic, Episcopaland Lutheran churches.
There are three movements which indicate the places in the service for them to be played.
I. Prelude
II. Offertory
III. Postlude
For additional information, please visit: www.dianamascari.com

Trombone Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.792691

Composed by Elizabeth Raum. 20th Century,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Individual part. 5 pages. Gordon Cherry #5770275. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.792691).

IDIOM was originally written at the request of Philip Myers who was a friend and colleague of the composer when they both performed with the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The name, IDIOM comes from the style of writing which reflects the typical use of the French horn in Romantic composition. There are the hunting calls, the hand stopped stings, the long melodic lines, and the waltz...all taken from the customary uses of the instrument and developed into the original work for solo horn. The composer's husband, Richard Raum, who plays trombone requested this transcription.