Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719731 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Curtis Hanson #4573021. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719731). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal/choral tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set include I Need Thee Every Hour, O Jesus, I Have Promised, and The Church's One Foundation.

Solo Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1165227 By Judy Garland. By E.Y. Yip Harburg and Harold Arlen. Arranged by Richard Hirsch. 20th Century,Broadway,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Standards,World. Individual part. 7 pages. Richard Hirsch #765578. Published by Richard Hirsch (A0.1165227). With inspiration in Isreal Kamakawiwo’ole’s Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World mashup, I offer an arrangement of the song Over the Rainbow for solo acoustic guitar. In my childhood The Wizard of Oz was one of my favourite fairy tales, especially as I spent a few of my early years in the little town of Winfield Kansas where tornadoes were a constant threat. I still remember huddling in the cellar with my mother and little brother when a tornado warning had been broadcast.With this in mind, the first part of the arrangement is meant to resemble a whirlwind that takes us up to the dreamland of Oz portrayed in the slower second part. In the third part, we come back down to waking reality in another mirror image whirlwind. The arrangement has an afro-flamenco character with two tiers of rhythm. Tier one is the normal 4/4 rhythm with accents at 1 and 3. Tier two consists of accents falling on beats 2 and 2& and 3& of the 4 beat measures. Tier two can be highlighted by clapping or tapping with a table knife on a bottle at beats 2 and 2& and 3&, with the strongest accent on 3& (an upbeat). The piece ends with a chord of natural harmonics on the 3& upbeat. The natural harmonics in the rhythmic fingerpicking resembling a kalimba (thumb harp) add an African touch to the piece.The piece is within reach of advanced intermediate students of fingerstyle or classical acoustic guitar. Besides the polyrhythmic fingerpicking, in the second dreamland part the piece offers the opportunity to play a broken chord of right hand harmonics, usually a real hit with listening audiences. I give suggestions for left and right hand fingering where I think necessary. The suggested tempo is presto for the fast first and third parts, but they could be played even faster for dramatic effect. The slow dreamland second part should be played with the melody floating lazily over the beat.The piece is a good follow up to my arrangements, also available at SheetMusicDirect and SheetMusicPlus of Freight Train and What a Wonderful World that use the same fingerpicking techniques.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1327476 By Cheryl Prazak. By Lyrics: Cheryl Prazak and Music by Jon Burr. Arranged by Jon Burr. Contemporary,Country. Score. 15 pages. Cheryl Prazak #915493. Published by Cheryl Prazak (A0.1327476). If Only In My Dreams is a song of longing for a far away spouse sung by soldier stationed far away.Music, arranging and production by Jon BurrThe Lyrics:The moon shines bright, drifting through the pines tonight, The meadow lies blanketed with dew,Stars take their flight, chasing ‘way the lingering night, And I lie here dreaming, dear, of you.Lonely the nights, when I long to hold you tight, In my dreams, I linger and pretend.Ev’ning draws nigh, pensive fantasies take flight,My eyes close, dreamy visions descend.  Nights are cold and lonely; I’m so in love with you.Wrapped up in your arms, I surrender to your charms, If only in my dreams, can I hold you.Mournful day long, I am trying to stay strong.I can only sit here, dear, and dream.  Please play our song, you remember our love song,And together we will dream our dream.The moon gives way, breaking forth another day,And the last star’s twinkle has fade.I see your face, with the dawn of each new day, Morn breaks through, and I’m dreaming again.  Candles in the window, yellow ribbons on the door,When I see the glow and the ribbons I will knowThere you are, I will leave your arms no more.Every day will be a dream, dear, when I am there with you.Although we’re far apart, you linger in my heart, love of my life, my wonderful, amazing wife; my wonderful military wife.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1272942 Composed by John Henry Hopkins. Arranged by Richard McGee. Christmas,Holiday. Score and Parts. 77 pages. Richard McGee #865123. Published by Richard McGee (A0.1272942). Richard McGee's arrangement of We Three Kings of Orient Are, is a modern but respectful setting of the wonderful Christmas carol by John Henry Hopkins.  Each restatement of the theme is set against interesting and engaging harmonic and rhythmic backgrounds. This is a wonderful and challenging piece with great parts for the whole band.  For medium/advanced concert band.

String Ensemble Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1101127 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Joe Williams. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 12 pages. Joe Williams #704562. Published by Joe Williams (A0.1101127). This wonderful motet by early English composer, Henry Purcell has been arranged for 8 violin parts. The harmonies in this piece are scrumptious and is a wonderful example of Purcell's music.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939717 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 23 pages. Richard St. Clair #3002339. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939717). This 9-minute motet in which the Buddha-to-be Dharmakara praises His master, Lokeshvaraja Buddha and vows to become the Savior of all Beings (namely, Amida Buddha). The music beings with an extended recitative/aria by solo soprano, and proceeds to the full choral ensemble to its conclusion. The MP3 Audio Clip is a computer-generated soundfile of the entire work. The music is completely tonal and traditional, suitable for good amateur choirs and professional choruses alike.Words from the Larger Sutra on Amida Buddha expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha some 2500 years ago in India.[Setting: Many ages ago, Dharmakara Bhikshu (in his stage before becoming Amida Buddha) declares to his Master, Buddha Lokeshvararaja, his intention to create a Pure Land wherein all suffering beings can be saved.]Text (slightly abridged):Then appeared a Buddha named Lokeshvararaja, the Tathagata, Arhat, Perfectly Enlightened One, Possessed of Wisdom and Practice, Perfected One, Knower of the World, Unsurpassed One, Tamer of Men, Master of Gods and Men, Buddha and World-Honored One.At that time there was a king, who, having heard the Buddha's exposition of the Dharma, rejoiced in his heart and awakened aspiration for the highest, perfect Enlightenment. He renounced his kingdom and the throne, and became a monk named Dharmakara. Having superior intelligence, courage and wisdom, he distinguished himself in the world. He went to see the Tathagata Lokeshvararaja, knelt down at his feet, walked round him three times keeping him always on his right, prostrated himself on the ground, and putting his palms together in worship, praised the Buddha with these verses:The shining face of the Buddha is glorious;Boundless is his magnificence.Radiant splendor such as hisIs beyond all comparison.The sun, the moon and the mani-jewel,Though shining with dazzling brightness,Are completely dimmed and obscuredAs if they were a pile of ink-sticksThe countenance of the TathagataIs beyond compare in the whole world.The great voice of the Enlightened OneResounds throughout the ten regions.His morality, learning, endeavor,Absorption in meditation, wisdomAnd magnificent virtues have no equal;They are wonderful and unsurpassed.I resolve to become a Buddha,Equal in attainment to you, O holy king of the Dharma,To save living beings from birth-and-death,And to lead them all to emancipation.I vow that, when I have become a Buddha,I shall carry out this promise everywhere;And to all fear-ridden beingsShall I give great peace.Even though there are Buddhas,A thousand million kotis in number,And multiudes of great sagesCountless as the sands of the Ganges,I shall make offeringsTo all those Buddhas.I shall seek the supreme WayResolutely and tirelessly.Even though the Buddha-lands are as innumerableAs the sands of the Ganges,And other regions and worldsAre also without number,My light shall shine everywhere,Pervading all those lands.Such being the result of my efforts,My glorious power shall be immeasurable.When I have become a Buddha,My land shall be most exquisite,And its people wonderful and unexcelled;The seat of Enlightenment shall be supreme.My land, being like Nirvana itself,Shall be beyond comparison.I take pity on living beingsAnd resolve to save them all.Those who come from the ten quartersShall find joy and serenity of heart;When they reach my land,They shall dwell in peace and happiness.I beg you, the Buddha, to become my witnessAnd to vouch for the truth of my aspiration.Having now made my vows to you,I will strive to fulfilll them.The World-Honored Ones in the ten quartersHave unimpeded wisdom;I call upon those Honored OnesTo bear witness to my intention.Even though I mu.

String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1317208 Composed by Ron Flintjer. 21st Century. 9 pages. Ron Flintjer #905880. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1317208). Is it a bird, is it a plane?  No, it's just Dreamy Clouds floating on by.  Not just floating by, but playing a song with a wonderful melody and gorgeous harmony.  All played by elementary string orchestra consisting of violin, viola, cello and string bass.  This piece will put your audience in a heavenly, relaxed and celestrial mood.This arrangement is for string orchestra, to accommodate lack of instrumentation, there is 1st violin, 2nd violin and voilas are doubled as are the cello and string bass giving this three part harmony a wonderful full sound.  This is writen for Elementary School String Orchestra.  Beginning easy level.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.509041 By Elvis Presley and The Righteous Brothers. By Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Phil Spector. Arranged by Eric Burger. Jazz,Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 47 pages. Published by Eric Burger Music (A0.509041). A wonderful feature your your great Baritone Saxophonist or Bass Trombonist - this Hall and Oates version of the classic will be a wonderful addition to your book, and give your neglected player a chance to shine! Great for concert, party or dance gigs. Includes solo parts for the Bari and Bass Bone, and alternate parts for both to play. Please click the link to check out the YouTube playback of the score. Eric Burger is a long time commercial and military arranger who has written many charts that are performed by bands around the world. Each part is beautifully typeset for ease of reading, and every chart is proven on the “band-stand� by working bands and is sure to be a hit with your audiences. For more information, to request custom work, or for other fine charts please visit https://www.EricBurgerMusic.com Custom work is available, including adapting any work to your ensemble's instrumentation!

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.931982 Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Travis Freshner. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 51 pages. NiceChart #4764333. Published by NiceChart (A0.931982). This powerful piece is one of Tchaikovsky’s most celebrated marches, and is a wonderful glimpse into Russian support for their Slavic brethren in Serbia caught up in the Serbo-Turkish War (1876-78). This wonderful Concert Band arrangement even provides options to include Piano, Guitar, or a Drum Set.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.837542 Composed by George L Cobb. Arranged by Spence Bundy. 20th Century,Ragtime. 14 pages. Spencer Bundy #4600517. Published by Spencer Bundy (A0.837542). Another of Grieg's popular classics gets the Cobb treatment. This makes for a wonderful fun piece which can be used as a wonderful brief but fun encore for Woodwind Quartet.

Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0003538 Bound for Jubilee - TTBB. Composed by Joyce Eilers. Choral. 7 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO-0003538. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PO-0003538). UPC: 029156169775.Twenty years ago the name Joyce Eilers was new to the choral writing arena. Today, after two decades of successes was Bound for Jubilee, a wonderful original spiritual. In celebration of this work and Joyce's first twenty years of outstanding contributions to the choral field, we have released a 20th Anniversary edition. Introduce this wonderful work to a new generation of singers by adding it to your collection today!

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719778 By Elton John. By Elton John. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Pop,Rock. Octavo. 8 pages. Curtis Hanson #6494839. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719778). This wonderful Elton John song from Disney's The Lion King is here arranged for SSA voices and can be sung by a vocal trio or larger ensemble. All voice parts have a chance to shine on the melody and harmony. It is very accessible and would make a wonderful piece for any young treble ensemble of modest capabilities.

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337366 By Dirk Chan. By Gabriel Faure. Arranged by Dirk Chan. 19th Century,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score. 5 pages. Dirk Chan Music Pty Ltd #923181. Published by Dirk Chan Music Pty Ltd (A0.1337366). Faure Pavane in F Sharp Minor Op.50 Arranged for Solo Piano is my arrangement of this beautiful work by Gabriel Fauré with that wonderful melody that is haunting, ethereal and memorable. The Pavane was first performed in 1888 in its orchestral version, with a version with choir appearing a few days later. The dotted notes give the famous melody a lovely sense of movement and lilt and the harmonies are romantic and nostalgic, and has made this piece so popular and well loved, and has inspired Pavanes by other composers including Debussy and Ravel. Faure's harmonies move from familiar places with a development section that eventually emerges in A major which feels like alien territory. Nevertheless the harmonies are beautiful, comforting and nostalgic. There are a few deceptive cadences including the B dominant 7th chord near the conclusion before a return to the tonic in F Sharp Minor. This piece is wonderful to play and listen to. Enjoy!

Marching Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.930997 By Madcon. By Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina. Arranged by Patrick Murray. Contemporary. Score and Parts. 5 pages. Patrick Murray #6639097. Published by Patrick Murray (A0.930997). Arranger Patrick Murray brings to life Franky Valli & The Four Seasons wonderful song Beggin' . Murray's use of classic Marching Band instrumentation and hard rock drum set piece brings together a wonderful marching/pep band piece that will be sure to have everyone in the gym or out at the football field on their feet.

Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719762 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. 8 pages. Curtis Hanson #6069335. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719762). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set include This Is My Father's World, I Love to Tell the Story, and Faith of Our Fathers. This collection of arrangements is also available for SATB voices and piano or piano solo.