Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890639 Composed by Stella ter Hart. Arranged by Stella ter Hart. 20th Century,Folk,Standards. 12 pages. Stella ter Hart #3455153. Published by Stella ter Hart (A0.890639). This hauntingly beautiful and artistic arrangement of She's Like the Swallow contains the original, very old Newfoundland folk text very rarely used due to it's tragic story line. It is in the genre of beware the uncaring man common in folk songs of Europe which served to teach and warn young girls about the dangers of infatuation.  This genre travelled to the United States and Canada in the 1700's. The expression apron low/apron high is a common thread in this genre and refers to being pregnant.  She's Like the Swallow tells the tragic tale of a young girl who has fallen in love with, no doubt, a handsome but uncaring man.  The story is told from each character's perspective plus an observer (narrator).  The girl ultimately creates her own funeral bower of rose petals (ripping them off in desperation as she frantically runs through a garden), lies down on this 'bed of roses' and dies.  You have probably heard this song many times without ever knowing the true meaning due to significant verses left out. You will need a skilled accompanist!  The accompaniment utilizes significant word painting throughout to highlight the haunting melody line. Word painting depicts the swallow, uncaring cruelty, desperation, blindly going in circles, anger, church bells and fading away/dying.  The conductor is free to take liberties with the tempi and dynamics in order to create a unique interpretation that will resonate with their own choral group. This arrangement of She's Like the Swallow is an exceptional festival or competition piece and one that should be in the repertoire of every skilled women's choir! Duration:  4 minutes                                                                                                                                                             Key: C minor (plus modulations)                                                                                                                                                                      Level: intermediate/early advanced composer contact:  www.stellaterhart.com

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1300432 Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 20th Century,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and Parts. 17 pages. Jmsgu3 #890087. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1300432). Berceuse Heroique is a musical composition by Claude Debussy, composed in 1914 as a homage to King Albert I from Belgium and his soldiers. The piece was written for King Albert's Book, a collection of music sponsored by The Telegraph and put together by Hall Caine to raise funds for Belgian war relief. The work opens very dark and somber, with a sense of mourning and loss. The anthem is quoted in the middle of the piece, surrounded by music of gloom and despair. The quote from the Belgian national anthem that is squeezed into Debussy's Berceuse heroique is the first phrase of La Brabançonne by François van Campenhout. The composition expresses the misery of feeling powerless in events, combined with everyday unhappy shortages of necessities, which was a common experience during World War I. The life of French composer Claude Debussy was full of agony and challenges, from surviving in the 1st World War to his battle with cancer.Berceuse heroique is a significant piece in music history for its reflection of the somber and melancholic mood of the time, its tribute to the soldiers and their suffering, and its representation of Debussy's work during the war. The piece is still performed and recorded today, and is considered a significant work in Debussy's oeuvre.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.553661 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Classical,Holiday,Wedding. 37 pages. RayThompsonMusic #3466544. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553661). The String Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 4, was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1795. It was adapted from his Octet in E-flat major, Op. 103, which, despite its high opus number, was in fact composed by Beethoven in 1792/1793 but was published only in 1837, ten years after the composer's death. The Quintet was published in Vienna in 1796.The quintet has been viewed as a mere transcription of the octet. However, there are a few differences between the two works. In the first movement, there are significant changes in the exposition and substantial ones in the development, reprise, and ending. The ensuing Andante employs new themes and involves significant changes in the ones retained. The Scherzo and finale are also substantially different: among other alterations, a second trio was added to the former and a new alternate theme was inserted in the latter.This arrangement is for wind quintet. (Horn in Eb) but horn in F also provided.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1147810 Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period,Standards,Thriller. 129 pages. Jmsgu3 #747963. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1147810). Composed in 1867, Mussorgskyâ??s Night on Bald Mountain is a tone poem inspired by the Russian legend of nocturnal revels on St. John's Night, involving a witches' Sabbath on Bald Mountain near Kiev. The piece is known for its high drama, dark textures, and bold harmonies, which Mussorgsky's colleagues considered excitingly expressive and raw. The work was unpublished and unrevised at the time of the composer's death, and his colleagues, including Rimsky-Korsakov, later revised it. The composition remains a powerful representation of Russian folk tradition. It is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday, making it a significant piece in the history of Russian classical music.The legend of the nocturnal revels on St. John's Night in June on a hill called Lysa Hora near Kiev is a prominent Slavic tale that inspired Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. The legend tells of a demon, Chernobog, who leads the revels until a far-off church bell sounds disperse the Spirits of Darkness. This tale is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday and is a significant part of Russian folklore and culture. Lysa Hora, meaning Bald Mountain or Barren Mountain, is a large wooded hill in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid' rivers, and is the traditional site of the witch gatherings in Slavic folklore. The legend's themes of darkness, supernatural gatherings, and the triumph of light have made it a compelling source of inspiration for various artistic works, including Mussorgsky's musical composition.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211654 Composed by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century,Religious,Romantic Period. 16 pages. Andrew Lamb #809266. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1211654). Title: Ave Maris StellaComposer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)Arranger: Andrew LambDescription: This is my transcription of Ave Maris Stella by Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist born on June 15, 1843, in Bergen, Norway. He came from a musical family and showed great talent for music at a young age. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, where he was exposed to the music of leading German composers, such as Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn.Grieg composed a variety of works, including orchestral music, chamber music, songs, and piano pieces. He is best known for his composition “Peer Gynt,� which includes the popular suite “In the Hall of the Mountain King.� Other famous works by Grieg include the Piano Concerto in A Minor and the Holberg Suite.Throughout his career, Grieg was devoted to promoting Norwegian music and culture. He was a central figure in the Norwegian music scene and worked to establish a national identity through his music.Grieg’s influence on Norwegian music was significant, and he is considered one of the leading figures in the Norwegian Romantic movement. His music was also highly regarded by his contemporaries, including Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy.Edvard Grieg died on September 4, 1907, in Bergen, Norway, at the age of 64. His contributions to classical music were significant and he left a lasting legacy on Norwegian and European music.

French Horn Duet Horn - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.552422 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Holiday,Standards,Wedding. Score. 25 pages. Jmsgu3 #6345017. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552422). Sonata No. 1, K. 555I. LarghettoII. AllegroIII. AndanteIV. AllegroHandel's sonatas hold significant importance in the history of music, particularly in the Baroque era. George Frideric Handel, a prominent composer of the late Baroque period, was renowned for his vocal compositions but also made substantial contributions to instrumental music. His sonatas, including those for violin, oboe, flute, recorder, and other instruments, showcase his form mastery and ability to blend melodic ideas. Handel's sonatas are considered an integral part of the Baroque instrumental repertoire, demonstrating his exceptional skill in composing for various instruments and contributing to the development of instrumental music during his time. The sonatas reflect the stylistic characteristics of the Baroque period and are valued for their musical richness and expressive qualities. Therefore, Handel's sonatas are regarded as significant works that have left a lasting impact on the history of music.

Cello Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549917 Composed by James M. Guthrie. Instructional,Standards. Individual part. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #3914671. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549917). A set of variations for solo cello based upon the madrigal Amarilli mia bella from La Nuove Musiche, 1602, by Giulio Caccini.Amarilli, mia bella is a well-known solo madrigal composed by Giulio Caccini. Included in his collection Le nuove musiche from 1602, It is considered one of the most popular solo madrigals of the 17th century and has remained a prominent piece in vocal pedagogy. Alessandro Guarini wrote the text of the madrigal. The song is distinguished by its leggiadria and dolcezza, and it was one of the first of Caccini's songs to be widely disseminated through Italy and Europe. Amarilli, mia bella is the oldest song in the 24 Italian Songs and Arias. Various composers have reworked it, and it has appeared in vocal anthologies up to the present day.Le nuove musiche is a significant collection of monodies and songs for solo voice and basso continuo by the composer Giulio Caccini, published in Florence in July 1602. It is one of the earliest and most significant examples of music written in the early baroque style of the seconda pratica. The volume contains 12 madrigals and ten arias and is dedicated to Lorenzo Salviati. It is known for its essential introduction, which clearly describes the purpose, intent, and correct performance of monody from the time. The preface also includes musical examples of ornaments and expresses Caccini's disappointment at inappropriate ornamentation by the singers of his day. Le nuove musiche was highly influential and inspired many similar collections in the seventeenth century. It is regularly anthologized in modern collections, and its success changed the course of music history.

Brass Quintet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211655 Composed by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century,Romantic Period. 16 pages. Andrew Lamb #809267. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1211655). Title: Ave Maris StellaComposer: Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)Arranger: Andrew LambDescription: This is my transcription of Ave Maris Stella by Norwegian composer and pianist Edvard Grieg (1843-1907)Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist born on June 15, 1843, in Bergen, Norway. He came from a musical family and showed great talent for music at a young age. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, where he was exposed to the music of leading German composers, such as Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn.Grieg composed a variety of works, including orchestral music, chamber music, songs, and piano pieces. He is best known for his composition “Peer Gynt,� which includes the popular suite “In the Hall of the Mountain King.� Other famous works by Grieg include the Piano Concerto in A Minor and the Holberg Suite.Throughout his career, Grieg was devoted to promoting Norwegian music and culture. He was a central figure in the Norwegian music scene and worked to establish a national identity through his music.Grieg’s influence on Norwegian music was significant, and he is considered one of the leading figures in the Norwegian Romantic movement. His music was also highly regarded by his contemporaries, including Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy.Edvard Grieg died on September 4, 1907, in Bergen, Norway, at the age of 64. His contributions to classical music were significant and he left a lasting legacy on Norwegian and European music.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358142 Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Historic,Instructional. 5 pages. Jmsgu3 #942629. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1358142). The Prelude of 1896 refers to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's revisions to Modest Mussorgsky's opera Boris Godunov. Rimsky-Korsakov made significant alterations to the opera in 1896 and again in 1908, which were of vast scope and aimed at meeting his rigid academic standards. These revisions, although controversial, played a significant role in the history of the opera's performances. Rimsky-Korsakov was a prominent figure in Russian society and culture, known for his influence on musical education and for developing a Russian national identity.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.551042 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Wedding. 36 pages. Jmsgu3 #4979267. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.551042). Bach's Duets BWV 802-805 are significant works written for two equal parts, similar to his earlier two-part inventions. These charming short pieces showcase Bach's mastery of counterpoint and are musically more complex than the Two-Part Inventions. They are also known for their clear imitation between the hands, and their purpose was most likely to take two-part counterpoint to the max. Bach included these four pieces in Part III of the Clavierübung (1739), which chiefly contained works for the organ, highlighting their importance in his repertoire. The duets are revered for their musical complexity and precise imitation between the parts, making them significant contributions to the genre of two-part counterpoint.

String Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1299868 Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 20th Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #889627. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1299868). Berceuse Heroique is a musical composition by Claude Debussy, composed in 1914 as a homage to King Albert I from Belgium and his soldiers. The piece was written for King Albert's Book, a collection of music sponsored by The Telegraph and put together by Hall Caine to raise funds for Belgian war relief. The work opens very dark and somber, with a sense of mourning and loss. The anthem is quoted in the middle of the piece, surrounded by music of gloom and despair. The quote from the Belgian national anthem that is squeezed into Debussy's Berceuse heroique is the first phrase of La Brabançonne by François van Campenhout. The composition expresses the misery of feeling powerless in events, combined with everyday unhappy shortages of necessities, which was a common experience during World War I. The life of French composer Claude Debussy was full of agony and challenges, from surviving in the 1st World War to his battle with cancer.Berceuse heroique is a significant piece in music history for its reflection of the somber and melancholic mood of the time, its tribute to the soldiers and their suffering, and its representation of Debussy's work during the war. The piece is still performed and recorded today, and is considered a significant work in Debussy's oeuvre.

Cornet,Horn,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1347457 Composed by Philippe De Vitry. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Early Music,Historic,Instructional,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #932258. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1347457). Philippe de Vitry's Garrit gallus/In nova fert is significant in its historical and musical importance. Composed around 1315, it is one of the earlier works of the Ars Nova, marking a stylistic change in medieval music. The motet is complex, using multiple texts sung simultaneously, isorhythm, and unusual harmonies, which required a new notational system of red ink coloration to indicate the duple. The motet's text is drawn from the opening lines in the two top voices, and it is suggested that it makes a statement about the exile of French Christians, similar to the Jews from their homeland in the Old Testament, and the corrupt leadership at the time. It may make a strong political statement about the corrupt leadership at the time, as it is part of the Roman de Fauvel. This animal fable satirizes the political situation in Paris.Philippe de Vitry, a French composer-poet, bishop, and music theorist, is known for his significant contributions to late medieval music. In the last decade of his life, from 1351 to 1361, he served as the Bishop of Meaux, near Paris. This appointment was the crowning event of his court and church career. As a bishop, Vitry's accomplishments were primarily in the musical and literary domains. He was an innovative and influential composer, widely acknowledged as a leading musician of his day, and his treatise Ars Nova became a rallying cry for all modern composers after about 1320. Additionally, he was known for his French poetry set to music, creating a new style of song, anticipating the work of Guillaume de Machaut. While his tenure as a bishop was relatively short, his lasting impact was in music and poetry.

Brass Quintet Baritone Horn TC,Cornet,Euphonium,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1472000 By J. Frederick Bridge. By J. Frederick Bridge. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century. 67 pages. Andrew Lamb #1049697. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1472000). ? Brass Quintet Arrangement: With Thee, Sweet Hope! by J. Frederick Bridge ?? About the Arrangement:This arrangement of With Thee, Sweet Hope! by the esteemed English composer and organist J. Frederick Bridge offers a challenging yet rewarding piece for advanced brass ensembles. The flexibility in instrumentation allows for a unique blend of timbres and a captivating performance.? Scored for: Part 1: Trumpet / Cornet / Flugel in Bb / Soprano in Eb Part 2: Trumpet / Cornet / Flugel in Bb Part 3: French Horn / Tenor Horn Part 4: Euphonium / Baritone / Trombone (Bass Clef and Treble Clef) Part 5: Tuba / Eb Bass (Treble Clef) / Bb Bass (Treble Clef) ? Level of Difficulty: Hard? Potential Uses:Perfect for concert or recital performances, this arrangement will showcase the versatility and skill of your brass quintet.? About the Composer: Sir John Frederick Bridge (1844–1924) was a prominent English organist, composer, teacher, and writer. His career highlights include being the organist at Westminster Abbey, conducting the Royal Choral Society, and teaching at prestigious institutions like the Royal College of Music and Gresham College. Bridge played a significant role in modernizing church music and was instrumental in organizing music for state occasions, including coronations.? Key Points: Early Life: Born in Oldbury, Worcestershire, he was introduced to music early, joining Rochester Cathedral's choir as a boy. Career: Held positions at Manchester Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, where he made significant contributions to church music. Teaching: Taught at the Royal College of Music and Gresham College, influencing many future prominent musicians. Conducting: Led the Royal Choral Society for 25 years, premiering works by notable British composers. ? Please like and subscribe for more videos and music arrangements. ?

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1209176 By Andrew Lamb. By William Warden Harvey (1861-1939). Arranged by Andrew Lamb. Religious. 19 pages. Andrew Lamb #807288. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1209176). Title: Andante (Introductory Voluntary)Composer: William Warden Harvey (1861-1939)Arranger: Andrew LambDescription: This is my transcription of the Introductory Voluntary ‘Andante’ by composer William Warden Harvey (1861-1939). This piece appeared in Volume 1 of the Village Organist.William Warden Harvey was an American composer and music educator born on November 20, 1861, in Auburn, New York. He began studying music at a young age and went on to receive a Bachelor of Music degree from Syracuse University in 1878. Later, he studied at the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany, where he received a degree in composition.Harvey composed a variety of works, including chamber music, choral music, and operas, but it is his work as a music educator that is perhaps most significant. He served as the director of music at Syracuse University from 1893 to 1927, during which time he established the university's music department and worked to elevate the status of music education in the United States.In addition to his work at Syracuse University, Harvey served as the president of the Music Teachers National Association and was a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. He was also a regular contributor to music journals and edited several collections of songs and hymns.William Warden Harvey died on March 20, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, at the age of 77. His contributions to music education in the United States were significant, and his legacy lives on through the many students he taught and influenced during his long career.