String Ensemble Cello - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526260 By Glee Cast (Mashup With 782170). By Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, and Richie Sambora. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Pop,Rock,Wedding. 22 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #6248797. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526260). *INSTRUMENTATION: FOUR CELLOS*Livin' On A Prayer is one of the most iconic rock songs of the 80's and it is still beloved by millions to this day - and people just can't help singing along! With as much energy and hair-metal passion as the original, this arrangement is a ton of fun to play and to listen to. An equal-opportunity chart, this arrangement for cello quartet divides the melodies and solos among all four players so everyone gets a chance to shine. Rated advanced for some upper thumb position and a few tricky rhythms - it's pretty much sightreadable for adult professionals, but for everyone else I recommend to work on it before performing. Why choose Cellobat Charts arrangements? For any musician who knows what they're doing, the answer is easy: just listen to them. Every freelance musician has thrown hard-earned money away on questionable, error-filled charts by unknown arrangers from weird corners of the Internet. But watch out -- inferior arrangements not only make gigs less enjoyable to play, but they also make your group sound bad to your client and audience, no matter how great your players really are. That's why Cellobat Charts is here: to provide students and working string players alike with high-quality versions of highly requested music. My arrangements are guaranteed to be energetic, fun to play, and enjoyable to listen to, whether or not you're familiar with the original songs. Hear the difference for yourself! Full videos of many Cellobat Charts arrangements are available on YouTube so you know exactly what you're getting. Click Watch near the item details at the top of the page for full video of Livin' On A Prayer. Crowd pleasing guaranteed. 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.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.958825 Composed by Libardo Parra Toro (Tartarín Moreira) y Camilo García. Arranged by Juan Carlos Cortés A. Concert,Holiday,Love,Standards,Traditional,World. Score. 2 pages. Juan Carlos Cortés Aguirre #6873843. Published by Juan Carlos Cortés Aguirre (A0.958825). Transcripción para piano solo por:JUAN CARLOS CORTÉS A.Basado en la versión grabada por el Dueto de Antaño.No quiero que vuelvas.Bambuco por: (Libardo Parra Toro) Tartarín Moreira y Camilo García.Introducción:Porque te amo tanto, no quiero que vuelvas, prefiero el encanto, de no verte más.Déjame en silencio, soñar con tu ausencia, y vete aún más lejos, más de donde estás.Introducción:Con tu amor lejano seré más dichoso, tu recuerdo es ala, de mi ensoñación.Y no vuelvas nunca, más te lo imploro, porque tengo miedo, de otra decepción.Introducción:Por lo intensamente, que gozar me hiciste, fue inmensa la angustia de verte partir.Y hoy cuando te miro, como un imposible, no quiero que vuelvas, a hacerme sufrir.Introducción:Vete aún más lejos, mi bondad comprende, que halles quien te adore, tendrás ocasión.Pero nunca vuelvas, que no quiero verte, porque tengo miedo, de otra decepción.

Marching Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1456175 By Various Artists. By Ramin Djawadi. Arranged by Paulo Henrique Prates de Tarço. Celtic,Film/TV,Irish,March,Medieval. 32 pages. Paulo de Tarço #1035325. Published by Paulo de Tarço (A0.1456175). Desperte o Dragão Interior com a Música de Game of Thrones!Apresentamos um arranjo exclusivo da música tema de Game of Thrones, meticulosamente elaborado para transportá-lo diretamente para os Sete Reinos. Este arranjo musical é uma homenagem à série de televisão que conquistou o mundo, capturando sua essência épica e sua narrativa emocionante.Com este arranjo, você poderá reviver a emoção e a intensidade de cada batalha, cada aliança formada e cada traição que marcou a série. Cada nota é uma lembrança dos personagens icônicos e das reviravoltas surpreendentes que mantiveram os espectadores na ponta de suas cadeiras.Este arranjo é perfeito para fãs de Game of Thrones, entusiastas da música ou qualquer pessoa que aprecie composições poderosas e envolventes. É uma peça de colecionador que certamente impressionará seus convidados e adicionará um toque de majestade a qualquer ambiente.Não perca a oportunidade de possuir um pedaço da história da televisão. Adquira seu arranjo da música de Game of Thrones hoje mesmo e deixe a música conduzi-lo em uma jornada inesquecível através de Westeros e além!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1318234 By Coco Joura and Juan María Solare. By Juan María Solare. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Latin. Score. 10 pages. Juan Maria Solare #906905. Published by Juan Maria Solare (A0.1318234). Aserrando a una mujer (Sawing a Woman in Half)This might well be the first coloratura tango in history. And while it is innovative, it is deeply rooted in the tango tradition, both musically and thematically: one of the recurring themes of primitive tango was precisely the circus. The act of sawing a woman is the circus magic trick par excellence. This song was written and composed in mid-August 2023 and is dedicated to Coco Joura, who suggested the subjet. Lyrics and music by Juan María Solare. Premiere: Coco Joura (soprano) and Juan María Solare (piano), 19th Milonga Hemelingen, Bürgerhaus Hemelingen (Bremen, Germany), November 11, 2023.Aserrando a una mujer - videoAserrando a una mujerEste acaso sea el primer tango de coloratura de la historia. Y si bien es innovador, está muy arraigado en la tradición tanguera, por la música y por la temática del texto: uno de los temas recurrentes del tango primitivo era precisamente el circo. El número de aserrar a una mujer es el truco circense de magia por antonomasia.Esta canción fue escrita y compuesta a mediados de agosto de 2023 y está dedicada a Coco Joura, quien sugirió la temática. Letra y música: Juan María Solare. Estreno: Coco Joura (soprano) y Juan María Solare (piano), 19ª Milonga Hemelingen, Bürgerhaus Hemelingen (Bremen, Alemania), 11 de noviembre de 2023.Aserrando a una mujer - videoAserrando a una mujer (Zersägte Frau)Dies könnte möglicherweise der erste Koloratur-Tango der Geschichte sein. Und obwohl er innovativ ist, ist er fest in der Tangotradition verwurzelt, sowohl musikalisch als auch thematisch: Eine der wiederkehrenden Themen im primitiven Tango war genau der Zirkus. Die Nummer, eine Frau zu sägen, ist der Zirkustrick par excellence.Dieses Lied entstand Mitte August 2023, es ist Coco Joura gewidmet, die das Thema vorschlug. Text und Musik: Juan María Solare. IPremiere: Coco Joura (Sopran) und Juan María Solare (Klavier) bei der 19. Milonga Hemelingen, Bürgerhaus Hemelingen (Bremen, Deutschland), 11. November 2023.Aserrando a una mujer - videolyricsAserrando a una mujertango de coloraturaJuan María Solare(letra y música)Para el truco de magia más famosonecesito una sierra y una mina;una caja más grande que un cadávery dos tipos que quieran serruchar.La pebeta está atada, y está viva.Obediente, se mete en el cajón.Un serrucho la parte en dos mitades.Al abrir, nuestra víctima está ilesa.La cortaron en dos (coloratura)...Les arruino el secreto de este truco.Con alerta de espóiler, ¡ya avisé!:La percanta recoge las gambitas,se acurruca, chiquita, en el arcón.El chabón que inventó esta maravillase llamó P. T. Selbit y era inglés.Lo garcó un colega en Yankilandia:mejoró la ilusión, la patentó.La cortaron en dos (coloratura)...De este acto nació un arquetipo,un modelo con facha de cliché:la mujer en peligro, rescatada;la asistente atractiva, vulnerable.Conocemos el truco y sin embargonos fascina el engaño, la ficción.Preferir la mentira es indoloro;en la magia, en el circo y fuera de él.La cortaron en dos (coloratura)...

Solo Guitar - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1341047 Composed by M. Müller-Grählert, S. Krannig. Arranged by Bettina Schipp. Early Music,Folk,Traditional. Individual part. 4 pages. Songbooks.info #926620. Published by songbooks.info (A0.1341047). Sea Shanties from all over the world, rearranged for fingerpicking on the Guitar. Notated in classical notation and in the well-known tablature for string instruments. The songs were recorded at a slow tempo, with a metronome in the background. Have fun making music...!Seemannslieder aus aller Welt, neu arrangiert für das Fingerpicking auf der Gitarre. Notiert in klassischer Notation sowie in der bekannten Tabulatur für Saiteninstrumente. Die Songs wurde in langsamen Tempo aufgenommen, mit einem Metronom im Hintergrund. Viel Spaß beim Musizieren...!

Ocarina - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1328825 Composed by M. Müller-Grählert, S. Krannig. Arranged by songbooks.info. Early Music,Folk,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. Songbooks.info #916843. Published by songbooks.info (A0.1328825). Shanties from all over the world  - notated for the Ocarina with 10/12 holes. The classic musical notation indicate the rhythm of the tones, and a fingering diagram shows how the appropriate tone is played. A simple explanation of the fingering images for the Ocarina is included in the appendix. The song's recording was made at a slow tempo. We hope you enjoy making music...!Seemannslieder aus aller Welt - notiert für die Okarina mit 10/12 Löchern. Die klassische Notenschrift gibt die Rhythmik der Töne an, wie der passende Ton gespielt wird zeigt ein Griffbild. Eine einfache Erklärung der Griffbilder für die Okarina ist im Anhang. Die Aufnahme des Songs wurde in einem langsamen Tempo erstellt. Wir wünschen viel Spaß beim Musizieren...!

Ukulele - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1326899 Composed by M. Müller-Grählert, S. Krannig. Arranged by Bettina Schipp. Folk,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Songbooks.info #914991. Published by songbooks.info (A0.1326899). Arranged for the hottest four strings in music - the Ukulele.The shanties come from composers from all over the world and were written for fingerpicking on the Ukulele - using the well-known tablature for string instruments -  - for beginners and slightly advanced player. The songs are recorded at a slow tempo and with a sound that does not match the sound of the ukulele. Have fun making music...!Arrangiert für die angesagtesten vier Saiten der Musik  die Ukulele.Die Seemannslieder stammen von Komponisten aus aller Welt und wurden für das Fingerpicking auf der Ukulele geschrieben  unter Verwendung der bekannten Tabulatur für Streichinstrumente  für Anfänger und leicht fortgeschrittene SpielerInnen. Die Lieder werden in einem langsamen Tempo und mit einem Klang aufgenommen, der sich nicht mit dem Klang der Ukulele deckt. Viel Spaß beim Musizieren...!

Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1263839 Composed by Rudesindo Soutelo. Arranged by Solo Violin. 21st Century,Children,Classical,Contemporary. 15 pages. Publisher by Rudesindo Soutelo #856751. Published by Publisher by Rudesindo Soutelo (A0.1263839). A Alva Vidal CapómAlva (2006, revised in 2023) for Solo Violin [ca. 15']  1. Alvorecer / Dawn  2. Leitura / Reading  3. Vagar / Slowly  4. Apoteose / ApotheosisPremière: 29-IV-2011. CCF Auditorium, Bandung (Indonesia). Int.: Eya Grimonia.Even the simplest things need a solid internal structure that supports their discourse and transcends it. This work was a birthday present to an 11-year-old girl who was born on the 11th of the month 11, and is built on her onomastic numbers [4, 5, 5] which generate the harmonic and melodic basis together with those of the composer [9, 7], those of her mother [6, 5, 7] and those of her brother [5, 5, 5]. Thus, the first movement, “Dawn�, is structured in 11 sections (it is a gift from the age of 11) of 4+5+5 bars. “Reading� has 9 sections of 4 bars and the melodic-harmonic sequence is formed by the complex [4, 5, 6, 7, 9], so we all find ourselves involved in the reading plot. The third movement, “Slowly�, in 5/4, a reference to the names of the girl and her brother, has 3 sections of 5+5+5 bars; the brother’s turning round endlessly while the girl thinks about the turns that the world takes. The final “Apotheosis�, in the rhythm of 9+7 eighths, has two parts: in the first one there are 3 sections of 6+5+7 (the mother) opening the way to the 3 sections of the second part which represent the effervescence in the dawn of life (4+5+5).The most beautiful expression of mathematics, the language of the most intimate emotions, the essence of our own existence is in the music.--oOo--Até mesmo as coisas mais simples precisam duma sólida estrutura interna que sustente o seu discurso e o transcenda.Esta obra foi prenda de anos a uma menina de 11 anos que nasceu no dia 11 do mês 11, e está construída sobre os seus números onomásticos [4, 5, 5] que geram a base harmónica e melódica em conjunto com os do compositor [9, 7], os da sua mãe [6, 5, 7] e os do seu irmão [5, 5, 5]. Assim, o primeiro andamento, “Alvorejar�, está estruturado em 11 secções (é prenda dos 11 anos) de 4+5+5 compassos. “Leitura� tem 9 secções de 4 compassos e a sequência melódico-harmónica está conformada pelo complexo [4, 5, 6, 7, 9], assim, todos nos vemos envolvidos na trama leitora. O terceiro andamento, “Vagar�, em 5/4, referência aos nomes da menina e do seu irmão, tem 3 secções de 5+5+5 compassos; os do irmão a dar voltas sem fim enquanto a menina pensa nas voltas que dá o mundo. A “Apoteose� final, no ritmo de 9+7 oitavos, tem duas partes: na primeira há 3 secções de 6+5+7 (a mãe) abrindo o caminho às 3 secções da segunda parte que representam a efervescência na alva da vida (4+5+5).A expressão mais formosa da matemática, a linguagem das emoções mais íntimas, a essência da nossa própria existência está na música.ISWC: T-045.522.028-6ISMN: 979-0-707704-14-1.

Instrumental Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1307538 By Marcos Fernandez-Barrero. By Marcos Fernandez-Barrero. Arranged by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV,New Age. Individual part. 30 pages. Marcos Fernandez-Barrero #896802. Published by Marcos Fernandez-Barrero (A0.1307538). A solo piano work commissioned by Palau de la Música Catalana and funded by the Barcelona Creació Sonora to be premiered on the 28th September 2022 at Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona) by Alex Alguacil. Scenes is a musical composition comprising three distinct pieces: Loops, Resonances, and Phase. These works can be programmed independently or played consecutively without interruption to create a seamless, unified musical experience.Each of the three pieces draws its melodic inspiration and thematic ideas from Los Requiebros, the opening composition of Enrique Granados' Goyescas. In Los Requiebros, Granados skillfully incorporates a traditional Valencian tune known as La Tirana del Trípili to depict a romantic scene inspired by one of Francisco Goya's paintings. Goya's art served as a profound influence on Granados during this period.In Scenes, the aforementioned Valencian tune, along with various other elements rooted in the Spanish-Catalan piano school of Granados' era, is explored, dissected, reassembled, and blended with original ideas. This creative process results in three unique acoustic scenes where the central musical material is manipulated through looping, resonating, and phase shifting techniques. The resulting compositions provide a fresh perspective on the source material, offering a captivating journey through the world of sound, evoking a sense of timelessness and innovation.Scenes invites the audience to explore the rich heritage of Spanish-Catalan music while embracing contemporary approaches to composition and performance. The choice to perform the three pieces in succession without interruption allows for a seamless narrative that unites these scenes into a singular, immersive musical experience_________________________________________________________Una obra para solo encargo del Palau de la Música Catalana y financiada por el Barcelona Creació Sonora para su estreno el 28 de septiembre de 2022 en el Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona) a cargo de Alex Alguacil. “Scenes� (Escenas) es una composición que consta de tres obras distintas: Loops, Resonances y Phase. Estas pueden ser programadas de manera independiente o tocarse de manera consecutiva sin interrupciones para crear una experiencia musical unificada y fluida.Cada una de las tres piezas extrae su inspiración melódica y sus ideas temáticas de Los Requiebros, la obra de apertura de Goyescas de Enrique Granados. En Los Requiebros, Granados incorpora de manera magistral una melodía tradicional valenciana conocida como La Tirana del Trípili para representar una escena romántica inspirada en una de las pinturas de Francisco Goya. En Scenes, la mencionada melodía valenciana, junto con varios otros elementos arraigados en la escuela de piano española-catalana de la época de Granados, se exploran, deconstruyen, reensamblan y mezclan con ideas originales. Este proceso creativo da como resultado tres escenas acústicas únicas en las que el material musical central se manipula mediante técnicas de bucle, resonancia y cambio de fase. Las composiciones resultantes ofrecen una perspectiva fresca sobre el material fuente, brindando un viaje cautivador a través del mundo del sonido, evocando una sensación de atemporalidad e innovación.Scenes invita al público a explorar la rica herencia de la música española-catalana al tiempo que adopta enfoques contemporáneos para la composición y la interpretación. La elección de interpretar las tres piezas de manera sucesiva sin interrupciones permite una narrativa fluida que une estas escenas en una experiencia musical singular y envolvente.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1511019 Composed by Fredrik Pacius(1809-1891). Arranged by Keith Terrett. Instructional,Multicultural,Patriotic,Praise & Worship,Traditional,World. 8 pages. Keith Terrett #811977. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.1511019). An arrangement for String Orchestra of the national anthem of Finland. There are also versions for Brass Quintet & Symphony Orchestra in my two stores.Maamme (Finnish: [?m??m?e]) or Vårt land (Finland Swedish: [?vo?rt ?l?n?d]; both meaning Our Land) is Finland's national anthem. The music was composed by the German immigrant Fredrik Pacius, with (original Swedish) words by Johan Ludvig Runeberg, and with this music it was performed for the first time on 13 May 1848. Originally it was written for the 500th anniversary of Porvoo and for that occasion it was Runeberg himself who wrote the music.The poem has been influenced by the Szózat (Appeal) of Mihály Vörösmarty, both in style and content.[The melody of Maamme is also used for the national anthem of Estonia with a similarly themed text, Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm (My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy, 1869).It is also considered to be the ethnic anthem for the Livonians as Min iz?m? (My Fatherland).The original poem, written in 1846 but not printed until 1848, had 11 stanzas and formed the prologue to the verse cycle The Tales of Ensign Stål (Fänrik Ståhls Sägner), a classic example of Romantic nationalism. The current Finnish language text is usually attributed to the 1889 translation of Ensign Stål by Paavo Cajander, but in fact originates from the 1867 translation by Julius Krohn.The Tales of Ensign Stål were much appreciated throughout all of Scandinavia. Up until the time of Finland's independence in 1917 and 1918, when the song began to be recognized as specifically applying to Finland, Pacius's tune and Runeberg's text were often also sung in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Note that in the original Swedish text there is no reference to Finland (except for in verses 4 and 10, which are rarely sung), only to a country in the north, but the Finnish text explicitly refers to Finland. The poem's theme is, furthermore, remarkably similar to that of the national anthems of Sweden (Du gamla, Du fria) and Norway (Ja, vi elsker dette landet).[citation needed]There is no law regarding an official national anthem in Finland, in the way the coat of arms and flag of Finland are legally defined. Instead its position has been established gradually by convention over the years.Today, Maamme is firmly established by convention. Children learn it in school; in formal occasions it is sung both in Finnish and in Swedish. It is played at sporting events, such as the Olympics. In the 1880s and in the 1920s there were more attempts to replace it with a Finnish language version but these ceased by the 1930s. Some Finns have proposed that the Finnish national anthem be changed to Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, with lyrics by V.A. Koskenniemi (Finnish) and Joel Rundt (Swedish). There are also those who simply prefer Finlandia as a musical piece, although critics claim that it is difficult to sing.[citation needed]It is said that Pacius composed the tune in four days. It was popular throughout the 19th century, but established as national anthem only after Pacius' death.The melody of Maamme has similarities with the German drinking song Papst und Sultan. Many believe that Fredrik Pacius intentionally or unintentionally copied parts of the tune. Another Finnish patriotic song, Sotilaspoika, composed by Pacius, also includes similarities with Papst und Sultan.[citation needed]During 1993, an instrumental version of Maamme was used as Finnish professional wrestler Tony Halme's (under the ring name Ludvig Borga) entrance theme Love anthems, then join me on twitter, facebook, instagram & soundcloud for updates.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970736 Composed by Mike Strand. Graduation,Jazz,Wedding. Score and parts. 22 pages. Michael M. Strand #4890111. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970736). By Mike Strand, ASCAPThis is the full score, plus scores for three groups of parts, for a full arrangement of a swing tune for piano, bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and two singers. After the cover, there are 21 pages of music: Ten pages for the full score; four pages for the group of blowing instruments (alto saxophone, B flat trumpet, and trombone); four pages for the piano and bass; and three pages for the two singers.   Grouping the parts in this manner is natural and advantageous for this particular swing composition. These part groupings will help players in a group coordinate with each other from their group score. This is an excellent compromise between everyone working from the full score, and each player having a score with just the player’s individual part. The audio sample plays the full score.This product solves a problem that any composer of new jazz music faces: Unlike the popular standards, there aren’t any well-known and often-heard arrangements for a band to emulate. As the composer with only a lead sheet, I would have to convince your band to develop an arrangement from scratch, starting from nothing but the lead sheet!  With so many attractive standard swing tunes to perform, a busy band may hesitate to put extra effort into an unknown tune. Problem solved! With this full arrangement of They Came Here to Dance, a band can better see and hear the tune’s full potential. It will be easier for a band to make any modifications to suit its particular mix of musicians and to better fit its style. With this arrangement, with written score, part group scores and audio sample, it will be as easy as working from the recording and score of a popular standard. All that’s missing from this arrangement is the percussion, because of the individuality of drummers. The band only needs a skilled jazz drummer to join in easily with this arrangement.  Here are the lyrics to They Came Here to Dance: 1.You may come here to eat and to drink.Lots of chins wag, and wine glasses clink. Well, that’s all good, but here’s what I think: They came here to dance! 2. We cats up front have to check our sound mix. Then they walk in, togged to the bricks. They have the moves to show off our licks. They came here to dance! Bridge – Instrumental section, followed by: Our band’s in the groove – here’s one reason why: The doghouse amps are turned up high. They get in there, and tear up the floor! And they don’t care if their feet get sore. 3. Bustin’ our conks, we cats are hot, She is a wren who rocks him a lot! And they don’t care if we light up or not. They came here to dance!4. Bridge again, then:Bustin’ our conks, we cats are hot, She is a wren who rocks him a lot! And they don’t care if we light up or not.They have the learning to, they have a yearning to,They came here to dance! Note Some words in these lyrics are taken from Cab Calloway Slang: Light up – smoke a stick (marijuana cigarette) Doghouse - bass Get in there - go to work, get busy, make it hot, give it all you got Bustin’ our conks – breaking our necks (applying ourselves diligently) Wren – a chick, a queen (beautiful girl) Cat – musician in swing band Togged to the bricks – dressed to kill, from head to toe Licks – hot musical phrases In the groove – perfect, down the alley  .

Violin Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970720 Composed by Mike Strand. Concert,Jazz. 3 pages. Michael M. Strand #4830627. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970720). By Mike Strand, ASCAP This is a lead sheet for a jazz combo or ensemble, a good basis for a variety of arrangements, improvisations, or contrafacts. The audio sample is my melody from Finale PrintMusic, combined with an iReal Pro swing accompaniment. I’ve designated the melody for solo violin, an instrument that I would like to see and hear more often in jazz ensembles.  You will hear a violin carry the melody in the audio sample. Playing the solo on violin solves a possible difficulty in performance. Problem:  This piece may be too challenging for many wind instrument players (brass, woodwind). Solution:  This piece is well suited to a non-wind instrument player!  Violin springs to mind. Violin is especially appropriate here:  This tune has lots of notes; similar to a solo violin partita prelude or up-tempo dance movement by J. S. Bach.  A wind instrument player told me that finding spots for taking a breath was a challenge. This is not to discourage wind players from experimenting with the piece, adjusting it in places if necessary.  A wind player may include more breathing spots for relief in his or her improvisation! Note for composers:  I adapted this piece from the 5th (swing) movement of my Partita II, for solo violin, also for sale on this site.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.828582 Composed by Various. Arranged by Gary Prim. Christian,Concert,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 66 pages. DAVID M COMBS #6427187. Published by DAVID M COMBS (A0.828582). This book contains all sixteen of the songs on the September Psalm album arranged and performed by Gary Prim. Every song has been meticulously transcribed, note-for-note from the recording. These soothing, relaxing songs are great for piano recitals, instrumentals during worship services, weddings, and just personal enjoyment. Play the sample audio to hear a sample of Amazing Grace / How Great Thou Art medley as you preview the sheet music.

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970761 Composed by Mike Strand, ASCAP. Blues,Jazz. Score and parts. 6 pages. Michael M. Strand #6136125. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970761). Mike Strand, ASCAPThis is a lead sheet with lyrics, chords and guitar fret boards, for a jazz group, small, or large, with singer or solo instruments. It serves as a good basis for a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations.The audio sample is a jazz quintet: A slow swing jazz accompaniment from iReal Pro, combined with my duet tunes from Finale PrintMusic. In this sample, a flute takes the accompaniment (treble clef), with a baritone sax in the bass clef. The main tune (bass clef) is accompanied, making this an unusual duet lead sheet. For example, a flute may accompany a baritone singer. An option is to interchange the voice roles (e.g., main tune octave higher, accompaniment octave lower), or use one of the tunes of the duet by itself. I wrote this piece in honor of immigrants, in recognition of the courage it takes to move to a new country and learn a new language. New immigrants often go through difficulties and setbacks, including persecution from citizens of their adopted country. This, despite the recent immigrant ancestry of most of the persecutors, notably in the USA. In the subtitle of Immigrant Blues, I recognize my own immigrant ancestors, and also Anders LundegÃ¥rd, who, like my paternal grandparents, moved to the USA from Sweden. Anders helped me with this piece, with his reviews and comments. **Here are the lyrics for Immigrant Blues: 1. Moving to the U. S., far away. Life here is so bad, I will not stay. Talked to Mom and Dad, they said OK. I want to make a place for them some day. 2. First time in the States was no picnic. Half the time no work, and I got sick. Some folks try to help, while others scoff. I have friends, but others put me off. 3. Looking bright and able, that’s my plan. Taking ESOL classes when I can. Learning English is no easy chore, And I want my folks here, that’s for sure.   And I want my folks here, that’s for sure. Oh, yeah!

Jazz Combo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970748 Composed by Mike Strand. Concert,Graduation,Jazz,Latin,World. Score and parts. 3 pages. Michael M. Strand #5335369. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970748). By Mike Strand, ASCAP This is a bossa nova lead sheet with chord symbols and guitar fret boards, for a jazz or Latin ensemble, large or small, and a solo instrument (flute, saxophone, guitar, etc.). So it supports a variety of arrangements, contra facts, and improvisations. The audio sample is a jazz bossa nova accompaniment, combined with my tune from Finale PrintMusic - a quartet ensemble.  In this particular sample, you'll hear a flute carry the tune.Levantado translates to lifted up, and connotes being cheered up or advanced in some way.  This tune would serve well at a graduation party. Many bossa novas are in minor keys and convey sadness or melancholy.  Levantado is not your typical bossa -- you’ll hear major chords and ascending melody motifs, good for a happy occasion. Libertango, by Astor Piazzolla, was my inspiration for this composition, and he is recognized in the subtitle.  The basic structure of Levantado is similar to Piazzolla's piece, but the harmonic progressions and melody in Levantado differ from those in Libertango.  The chord base notes in my piece often ascend in the progressions, where they descend in Piazzolla's piece.  The melody motifs between the two pieces also differ -- gone are Libertango's repeated 7-note figures, and there are reversals or inversions in my piece relative to Piazzolla's other melodic material.