SKU: A0.1083332

One of the most famous Brazilian songs and one of the best known compositions by Chiquinha Gonzaga, the modinha Lua branca has a history surrounded by mystery. It was written for the burleta Forrodobó, performed at Teatro São José in June 1912, as a modinha for the characters Sá Zeferina and Escandanhas, whose original verses maintain the caricature spirit of the play. In 1929, this romantic version appeared with the title Lua branca (White Moon), recorded by the singer Gastão Formenti, without the authorship of the verses and the new title being known to this day. Between the two versions, there was an arrangement on disc with the title Lua de fulgores by the singer R. Ricciardi, pseudonym of the paulista Paraguassu, but it was the version recorded by Gastão Formenti, accompanied on the piano by professor J. Otaviano, and the Irmãos Vitale edition with harmonization by the pianist that became famous. Chiquinha Gonzaga had to claim authorship of the modinha, denouncing plagiarism and obtaining victory through Sbat, an entity she founded. The original version was recorded as a comic scene by Pinto Filho and Maria Vidal, in 1930, with the title Sá Zeferina. Also the original melody with verses by Paulo César Pinheiro, entitled Serenata de uma mulher (A Woman's Serenade), was recorded by Olívia Hime in 1998. The version canonized as Lua branca has numerous phonograph records by singers and instrumentalists such as Paulo Tapajós, Paulo Fortes, Rosemary, Vânia Carvalho, Maria Bethânia, Verônica Sabino, Leila Pinheiro, Joana, Alessandra Maestrini, Antonio Adolfo, Eudóxia de Barros, Rosária Gatti, Marcus Vianna, Maria Teresa Madeira, and Leandro Braga.

SKU: A0.981235

1. Feet o' Jesus (From the cantata FEET OF JESUS by Judith Cloud (text by Langston Hughes)

Feet of Jesus is a cantata for mixed chorus, soprano saxophone, soprano and baritone soloists and organ. It is made up of seven movements: 1) Feet of Jesus; 2) Prayer; 3) Shout; 4) Litany/Sinner; 5) Fire; 6) Angels Wings; 7) Spirituals. It is approximately eighteen minutes in length. It has been performed by church choirs, professional choirs and amateur choirs, as well as university choirs.

I was very fortunate to have Anders Paulsson believe in the beauty and significance of Feet of Jesus. He promoted it in Sweden and returned to the United States to perform it in San Francisco. In May of 1997, the Saint Jacobs Chamber Choir under the direction of Gary Graden recorded Feet of Jesus, along with some other original works by Anders Paulsson and arrangements of spirituals. I requested that the soloists be African-Americans, Marymal Holmes and John Williams. The cross-cultural exchange was a vibrant one and proved to be enlightening. The very idea of what was truly considered spiritual in music was put to the question and answered admirably by Gary Graden and his marvelous Swedish choir. The BIS Northern Lights CD was released under the title Spirituals.

SKU: A0.986092

The Lord is our rock and our salvation!  This piece was written for the 2013 music festival commemorating the closing of the Year of Faith-Makahiki KÄ�hele and was performed as a massed selection by all of the participants with piano and violin accompaniment.  The piece is not difficult to learn and the festival participants truly enjoyed preparing and performing this stirring work.  This anthem can be performed by choirs of all sizes.  It utilizes a few phrases of ʻŌlelo HawaiÊ»i (language of HawaiÊ»i) that are not difficult to pronounce.   .

SKU: A0.533124

“The Ragtime Dance� was first performed in Sedalia, Missouri in 1899 as a “folk ballet� set to ragtime music. The narrator describes a “dark town� ball which ends with a cakewalk. Tis version includes choreography for four couples. The piece was then published in this version in 1902. In 1906, a shorter version for piano solo was published, which uses fewer thems and omits the narration. This version uses the original 1902 version as a basis. This is the full score and complete parts. The full score by itself is available as another item. The individual parts are available as well. The work may be performed as a concert band number, or the orchestration may be used to perform the original ballet. The “stoptime� effects at the end of the piece are especially effective in the version with dancers. Instrumentation : Piccolo Flute I and II Oboe I and II Bassoon 1 and II Bb clarinet I, II and III Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone I and II Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Bb Trumpet I and II F Horn I and II Trombone Baritone Tuba Percussion 1: snare drum Percussion II: bass drum, triangle.

SKU: A0.533123

“The Ragtime Dance� was first performed in Sedalia, Missouri in 1899 as a “folk ballet� set to ragtime music. The narrator describes a “dark town� ball which ends with a cakewalk. Tis version includes choreography for four couples. The piece was then published in this version in 1902. In 1906, a shorter version for piano solo was published, which uses fewer thems and omits the narration. This version uses the original 1902 version as a basis. This is the full score. The score plus the complete parts is available as another item. The individual parts are available as well. The work may be performed as a concert band number, or the orchestration may be used to perform the original ballet. The “stoptime� effects at the end of the piece are especially effective in the version with dancers. Instrumentation : Piccolo Flute I and II Oboe I and II Bassoon 1 and II Bb clarinet I, II and III Bass Clarinet Alto Saxophone I and II Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Bb Trumpet I and II F Horn I and II Trombone Baritone Tuba Percussion 1: snare drum Percussion II: bass drum, triangle.

SKU: A0.533249

Paul-Agricole Génin was born on 14th February 1832, in Avignon; died 22nd December 1903, in Paris, France. His is often confused with Pierre Génin, who was a flutist who performed mainly in England during the early 20th century.

Génin was the Principal flute of the Theatre Italien in Paris, and of the Colonne Orchestra. In addition to writing many works for the flute (he wrote over 60 works for this instrument, he was also one of the first composers to write for the saxophone. He was an Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts

This work was first published by Richault with two other pieces (Cantilène, Opus 64 and Air Florantin, Opus 65) as Three character pieces, although the three works were sold seperately. The piano part for all three versions (for alto saxophone, Bb Clarinet or Bb cornet) remains the same.

SKU: A0.533256

Paul-Agricole Génin was born on 14th February 1832, in Avignon; died 22nd December 1903, in Paris, France. His is often confused with Pierre Génin, who was a flutist who performed mainly in England during the early 20th century.

Génin was the Principal flute of the Theatre Italien in Paris, and of the Colonne Orchestra. In addition to writing many works for the flute (he wrote over 60 works for this instrument, he was also one of the first composers to write for the saxophone. He was an Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts

This work was first published by Richault with two other pieces (Mélodie avec Variation, Opus 63 and Cantilène, Opus 64) as Three character pieces, although the three works were sold seperately. The piano part for all three versions (for alto saxophone, Bb Clarinet or Bb cornet) remains the same.

SKU: A0.533254

Paul-Agricole Génin was born on 14th February 1832, in Avignon; died 22nd December 1903, in Paris, France. His is often confused with Pierre Génin, who was a flutist who performed mainly in England during the early 20th century.

Génin was the Principal flute of the Theatre Italien in Paris, and of the Colonne Orchestra. In addition to writing many works for the flute (he wrote over 60 works for this instrument, he was also one of the first composers to write for the saxophone. He was an Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts

This work was first published by Richault with two other pieces (Mélodie avec Variation, Opus 63 and Cantilène, Opus 64) as Three character pieces, although the three works were sold seperately. The piano part for all three versions (for alto saxophone, Bb Clarinet or Bb cornet) remains the same.

SKU: A0.533247

Paul-Agricole Génin was born on 14th February 1832, in Avignon; died 22nd December 1903, in Paris, France. His is often confused with Pierre Génin, who was a flutist who performed mainly in England during the early 20th century.

Génin was the Principal flute of the Theatre Italien in Paris, and of the Colonne Orchestra. In addition to writing many works for the flute (he wrote over 60 works for this instrument, he was also one of the first composers to write for the saxophone. He was an Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts

This work was first published by Richault with two other pieces (Cantilène, Opus 64 and Air Florantin, Opus 65) as Three character pieces, although the three works were sold seperately. The piano part for all three versions (for alto saxophone, Bb Clarinet or Bb cornet) remains the same.

SKU: A0.533253

Paul-Agricole Génin was born on 14th February 1832, in Avignon; died 22nd December 1903, in Paris, France. His is often confused with Pierre Génin, who was a flutist who performed mainly in England during the early 20th century.

Génin was the Principal flute of the Theatre Italien in Paris, and of the Colonne Orchestra. In addition to writing many works for the flute (he wrote over 60 works for this instrument, he was also one of the first composers to write for the saxophone. He was an Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts

This work was first published by Richault with two other pieces (Mélodie avec Variation, Opus 63 and Air Florantin, Opus 65) as Three character pieces, although the three works were sold seperately. The piano part for all three versions (for alto saxophone, Bb Clarinet or Bb cornet) remains the same.