Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.510169 Composed by Glyn Lehmann (music), Phil Cummings (lyrics). Contemporary. Octavo. 14 pages. Glyn Lehmann #3542449. Published by Glyn Lehmann (A0.510169). The opening song from the SPACE RACE song cycle, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, July 1969. Words by Phil Cummings, music by Glyn Lehmann. Other songs are Space Race (To Every Question), The Children of the World (July 1969) and Apollo 11 (Homecoming).In 1961 Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first human to enter space and orbit the Earth. The song ebbs and flows as the story of Gagarin's life unfolds; from humble beginnings to his historic journey into space. More information at songlibrary.net/Space-Racehttps://youtu.be/kV-xs9P9LiwGagarin (Beyond Blue Sky) words by Phil Cummings, music by Glyn LehmannBack in April nineteen sixty oneYuri Gagarin was the chosen oneTo climb through a cold silver doorAnd go where no one had gone beforeA farmer’s son, a humble man Childhood memories of dirt on his handsStanding and gazing at the starry skiesWorlds of wonder there behind his eyesThe first to fly beyond air The first to fly beyond blueTo drift in endless dark spaceThat surrounds me and youThe first to take a breathWhere none can ever breathe To live a dream, a powerful dreamAnd make a world believe… in endless possibilitiesAround the world humanity stoodAll waiting, wondering if he couldSurvive the flames of wild fireAs the rattling rocket roared higher and higherVostok soared beyond atmosphereGagarin shouted for the world to hearFor the first time in history A man saw fragile humanityChorusGagarin returned to EarthTo the water, the air, the dirt To a world that began to dreamTo work, to imagine, to schemeTo ponder, to study, to striveFor the conquest beyond blue skyVostok soared beyond the atmosphereGagarin shouted for the world to hearFor the first time in history A man saw fragile humanityIn vast darkness blacker than the nightA fragile planet bathed in lightThe land, the rivers and the seaEarth spins … precariouslyLyrics © 2018 Phil Cummings

Large Ensemble Euphonium,Trombone,Tuba - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1016829 Composed by Jeff Russo and Tracie Turnbull. Arranged by Patrick C. Sullivan. Contemporary. Score and parts. 35 pages. Patrick Cooper Sullivan #6418987. Published by Patrick Cooper Sullivan (A0.1016829). This is arrangement was written for 6 Tenor Trombones and 2 Bass Trombones.Part Ranges1st Trombone - D 3rd line of the staff to the D five ledger lines above the staff.2nd Trombone - G top space of the staff to the C just above the fourth ledger line above the staff.3rd Trombone - G bottom line of the staff to the Db five ledger lines above the staff.4th Trombone - C second space from the bottom of the staff to the G three ledger lines above the staff.5th Trombone - C second space from the bottom of the staff to the F just above the second ledger line above the staff.6th Trombone - C second space from the bottom of the staff to the E two ledger lines above the staff.1st Bass Trombone - C three ledger lines below the staff to the C one ledger line above the staff2nd Bass Trombone - G just under three ledger lines below the staff to C second space from the bottom of the staff.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.886109 Composed by Jason McChristian. Contemporary. Score and parts. 193 pages. Jason Gary McChristian #238155. Published by Jason Gary McChristian (A0.886109). ​ In May 2015, a solar sail was launched into space by the publicly funded organization The Planetary Society. The construction of the sail consisted of a box the size of a loaf of bread (known as a CubeSat), metal booms, and four incredibly thin triangular Mylar sails. The vehicle was propelled by light from the Sun and in future projects; the sail would continue to gain momentum, ultimately accelerating to high speeds, allowing for travel along limitless distances. ​ Luminous Travels - The Journey of LightSail-A tells the account of this space-faring vessel in four major musical scenes. The first scene, UNFOLDING, features a lyrical melody first heard on the solo trombone then carried off by of the ensemble. The second scene, COMPUTING, depicts the inner-workings of the CubeSat. This new theme is rhythmic and aggressive, suggesting the hazards to come. The third scene, BLACKOUT, represents the communication blackouts that occurred during the flight that left the project in peril. This scene marks the cadenza of the work and depicts the lonely and frigid environment of space. Eventually, the unease is assuaged bringing hope back to the project. With a new sense of optimism, the final scene, ACCELERATING, represents the increase in speed that will occur in future solar sail space projects. The music from the earlier sections returns and changes, and as the music presses forward; the solo trombone rises into its highest register at breakneck speed as the solar sail crosses along infinite space. ​ The piece is dedicated to Keith Hunter, who has been a champion of my music and for whom Luminous Travels is dedicated. ​.

SATB Chorus & Piano - Digital Download SKU: IZ.VMW2211 Composed by Michael Francis Smith. Octavo. 14 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #VMW2211. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.VMW2211). 9 x 12 inches.“The Galaxies is a grand orchestral composition in A minor written for string orchestra, mixing classical and modern musical writing styles. This piece tells the story of three young American astronauts who went up to space to discover the galaxies and life in outer space. They found out things that no one has ever thought of, the gleams and sophistication, the immense beauty that defies our human knowledge on space. This piece is divided into three parts, namely Adagietto, Maestoso and Grandioso. Adagietto represents the mysteriousness of space and the awe they felt as they took their first glance into the surreal world of fantasies and imaginations.Maestoso is the central part of the piece, where the main theme resembles the exquisitely beautiful galaxies in outer space. Over several years, they found a way to communicate with the extra-terrestrial and developed a mutual understanding. This part contains various majestically glorious melodies, symbolising the visions of humanity. They took a giant leap of faith for this nearly impossible mission to perceive what humankind can never envision. Grandioso signifies the lavish natural architectures that filled the galaxies and the monumental bonding between humans and aliens. As the friendship blossomed, they further explored the world that has been an enigma for centuries. Before the piece ends, the main theme is delivered again. This time, it is an emotional farewell as these astronauts return to Earth and cannot wait to share information that will revolutionise astrophysics forever.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.509254 Composed by Janice Malan. Contemporary. Score and parts. 103 pages. Janice Malan #3470016. Published by Janice Malan (A0.509254). This is a wonderful salute to the courage of the crew of the Columbia space shuttle. The music is for an advanced string orchestra to depict the Columbia's journey into space. It includes performance notes for suggestions to make it a multimedia presentation at your next concert. The music is written to help the audience visualize the space travel including a visit to the space station, a space walk and spinning through the stars. .

SATB Chorus, Piano, Flute, Oboe - Digital Download SKU: IZ.VMW221V Composed by Robert M. Shearn. Octavo. 15 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #VMW221V. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.VMW221V). 9 x 12 inches.“The Galaxies is a grand orchestral composition in A minor written for string orchestra, mixing classical and modern musical writing styles. This piece tells the story of three young American astronauts who went up to space to discover the galaxies and life in outer space. They found out things that no one has ever thought of, the gleams and sophistication, the immense beauty that defies our human knowledge on space. This piece is divided into three parts, namely Adagietto, Maestoso and Grandioso. Adagietto represents the mysteriousness of space and the awe they felt as they took their first glance into the surreal world of fantasies and imaginations.Maestoso is the central part of the piece, where the main theme resembles the exquisitely beautiful galaxies in outer space. Over several years, they found a way to communicate with the extra-terrestrial and developed a mutual understanding. This part contains various majestically glorious melodies, symbolising the visions of humanity. They took a giant leap of faith for this nearly impossible mission to perceive what humankind can never envision. Grandioso signifies the lavish natural architectures that filled the galaxies and the monumental bonding between humans and aliens. As the friendship blossomed, they further explored the world that has been an enigma for centuries. Before the piece ends, the main theme is delivered again. This time, it is an emotional farewell as these astronauts return to Earth and cannot wait to share information that will revolutionise astrophysics forever.

Percussion Quintet Bells,Marimba,Optional Percussion,Snare Drum,Suspended Cymbal,Vibraphone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1350204 Composed by Brian L. Monroe. 21st Century,Chamber,Instructional. 11 pages. BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) #934989. Published by BLM Music Publications (https://brianmonroemusic.com) (A0.1350204). Gravitational Ripples are 'waves' in space-time caused by some of the most violent and energetic processes in the Universe.  Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 in his general theory of relativity. Einstein's mathematics showed that massive accelerating objects (things like neutron stars or black holes orbiting each other) would disrupt space-time in such a way that 'waves' of undulating space-time would propagate in all directions away from the source. These cosmic ripples would travel at the speed of light, carrying with them information about their origins, as well as clues to the nature of gravity itself. This quintet for percussion ensemble works to convey the power & energetic nature of these ripples in space-time.   Grade 3Instrumentation: Percussion 1: Bells, Woodblock, Crash Cymbal Percussion 2: Vibes, 3 Tom Toms, Sizzle Cymbal Percussion 3:  Marimba 1, Snare Drum Percussion 4:  Marimba 2, Gong (bow & mallet) Percussion 5: Timpani, Snare Drum, Triangle.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.510171 Composed by Glyn Lehmann (music), Phil Cummings (lyrics). 20th Century,Latin,Pop,World. Octavo. 16 pages. Glyn Lehmann #3542457. Published by Glyn Lehmann (A0.510171). The third song from the SPACE RACE song cycle, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, July 1969. The other songs are Gagarin (Beyond Blue Sky), Space Race (To Every Question) and Apollo 11 (Homecoming).Captures the sense of wonder and excitement children felt as they watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon in 1969. Gentle melodic verses and a lively, upbeat chorus. More information at https://glynlehmann.com/Space-Racehttps://youtu.be/BH97dn2_fSIThe Children of the World (July 1969)Words by Phil Cummings, music by Glyn LehmannFor children in nineteen sixty nineThere were new games to playTo the children of that far off time There was wonder in that July DayA rocket flew with fire and flameAcross a wide open sky On TV screens around the worldChildren saw that rocket flyYoung hearts beat a rhythmGreat minds played their part The children of the world held their breath As Armstrong placed a print upon their heartsAt night the children gazed at the starsTheir faces lit by silver moonlightAnd tried to imagine the the viewOf those on that Apollo flightKids flew in missions to save the worldCreated games and stories and schemesTheir bikes flew like asteroids Treehouses were rockets in dreamsThe children of the world in streets everydaySaw flickering screens in shop window displaysPhotos without colour on newspaper spreadsBooks about space strewn across bedsLyrics © 2018 Phil Cummings

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755154 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 174 pages. Sy Brandon #3408009. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755154). Origins musically represents three important recent scientific explorations of space and matter that are designed to give humans a better understanding of the origins of the universe and the origins of life. The first movement, Black Holes and Cyclotrons, represents the quest to understand and reproduce the relationship between gravitation and energy that scientists believe caused the big bang and our ever-expanding universe. The music of this movement represents the danger inherent in these explorations into the unknown. There are sections of the movement that are lighter in nature that depict subatomic particles dancing around in a particle accelerator. The end of the movement increases in tempo reflecting the ever-increasing speeds of particle accelerators and the gravitational pull of black holes. The Surface of Mars is the title of the second movement that depicts NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission. The rovers Spirit and Opportunity have explored the surface of Mars and have revealed the surface as being mostly a barren landscape void of life. The outer sections of this movement reflect this discovery. The middle section of the movement represents the excitement of one of the rovers finding indications of water having existed on Mars and therefore the possibility that life may have also existed. The third movement, Window Into Deep Space, is a tribute to the Hubble Space Telescope. This movement has many uplifting sections as the Hubble Space Telescope has provided views of the universe never before seen from Earth. It also has sections of anxiety as this mission was wrought with several failures that nearly derailed it. The promise of increased understanding of our universe is reflected in the ending of this composition. The score prints on legal size paper and the parts on letter.

Concert band - Grade 3 - Digital Download SKU: IZ.CBW141-S Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score. 26 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #CBW141-S. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.CBW141-S). 9 x 12 in inches.Escape Velocity was commissioned in honor of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Kansas Bandmasters Association. This was a special honor to be sure, but what made this commission so much more special to me was that the President of the Kansas Bandmasters was my former high school band director. I can safely say that my experience with him is the reason I chose music as a career.To write a piece for this prestigious organization was the thrill of a lifetime for me.In writing Escape Velocity, I envisioned the journey of a rocket ship entering space. It begins with the launch and all of the dangers and excitement of the ascent. Resistance is met while trying to escape Earth's gravity before finally reaching orbit. Space is beautiful and its majesty and wonder is reflected in the music. The conclusion depicts the reentering of Earth's orbit and the final descent to splashdown. I envisioned this piece to be more of a tone painting than a programmatic work, though I'm sure it would work just fine to have a video of a space launch projected in the background of your performance!Escape Velocity was commission by the Kansas Bandmasters Association, Dennis Kerr, President, and was premiered on July 19th, 2013 by theKBAMiddle Level Honor Band with Richard Saucedo conducting.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1002843 Composed by Kyle Vanderburg. Contemporary. Score and parts. 73 pages. NoteForge #6873139. Published by NoteForge (A0.1002843). In 2021, I took some classes in publishing, which required that I learn how to use some printing equipment from the 1890s and earlier. Through this, I discovered the world of steam thresher's reunions: annual regional meetings of steam engine enthusiasts that draw thousands across the upper midwest. Combined with news stories about various billionaires funding space travel, I found myself wondering what space travel might be like if the space race happened several decades earlier. What if the same technology that modernized agriculture took us to the moon? What might rockets powered by steam sound like? Steam Powered Rocket is a bit of alternate history, taking us from liftoff to orbit and back to earth.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.977030 Composed by Paul SanGregory. Contemporary. Score. 10 pages. Distant Engraver Music #3534593. Published by Distant Engraver Music (A0.977030). These pieces are like little objects that are simple and direct, yet slightly eccentric. They often seem to be based on traditional notions of harmony or phrasing, but they don’t always get those aspects exactly right. It’s as if what appears to be common little figurines, upon closer inspection, reveal themselves to be more varied, colorful, complex and unpredictable than a quick glance might reveal. I - Mutable Phrase This piece sounds a bit obsessive because all the phrases begin the same way. It almost sounds like somebody repeating a simple one-phrase statement, but constantly changing it with the hope of writing a perfectly nuanced phrase. II - Sparks in Emptiness The use of the sostenuto pedal in this piece creates an effect of reverberating empty space. Within that space, little bursts of energy begin appearing. It sounds like flashes of light in an empty dark space. III - Silent Blue Tides This piece is based on a slowly moving and somewhat unpredictable chord progression. A duo of simple melodies then floats on that chord progression, rising and falling with the moods of that large blue sea.

C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1512163 By Tony Bennett. By Bart Howard. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Broadway,Classical,Historic,Jazz,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Marcelo Borba #1087204. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1512163). **Fly Me to the Moon** (originally titled **In Other Words**) Fakebook is one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century, especially associated with jazz and pop, and made famous by various artists, including Frank Sinatra. The song was written in 1954 by composer and lyricist Bart Howard, and since then, it has become a classic.### Origin and CompositionBart Howard wrote the song intending to create something simpler and more direct, in contrast to the more complex songs popular at the time. Inspired by the style of Cole Porter, he crafted a romantic and engaging melody. Initially, the song’s title was **In Other Words**, and the phrase Fly me to the moon was just part of the lyrics, but over time, the phrase became so memorable that the title was informally changed to **Fly Me to the Moon**.### First Recording and SuccessThe song was first recorded in 1954 by singer Kaye Ballard, but it gained wider recognition when **Peggy Lee** performed it on a television show. Numerous artists recorded their versions over the years, but the most famous recording came in 1964, when **Frank Sinatra** included his version arranged by Quincy Jones on the album *It Might as Well Be Swing*, accompanied by the **Count Basie Orchestra**.### Connection to Space ExplorationInterestingly, the song’s popularity coincided with the space exploration era. Sinatra’s recording became particularly symbolic when NASA adopted the song during the Apollo program. Sinatra's version was played during the Apollo 10 mission and was also part of the Apollo 11 playlist, the first mission that took humans to the moon in 1969.### Cultural ImpactFly Me to the Moon is a timeless song, re-recorded by countless artists in various genres and styles, including jazz, bossa nova, and even pop. Its romantic lyrics and the theme of traveling to the moon captured the imagination of generations, connecting romance, adventure, and exploration into a single package.This song is a symbol of American popular culture and the optimism of the space race era, and it is constantly associated with Sinatra's legacy and classic jazz.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488827 By Tony Bennett. By Bart Howard. Arranged by Richard Jones. Jazz,Standards. Brass Band. 28 pages. Richard Jones #1065680. Published by Richard Jones (A0.1488827). Not many pieces about space can also be said to have been played in space, but 'Fly Me to the Moon' can claim to be one of those. Originally entitled 'In Other Words', the song was written by Bart Howard in 1954 and dedicated to his partner of 58 years Thomas Fowler. Howard, a career musician and notable piano accompanist had collaborated with many other artists, including Cole Porter, but sadly had never gained individual acclaim. A publisher once suggested that his songs were too complex and when Howard was encouraged to write a simpler tune he produced Fly Me to the Moon in 20 minutes; and the rest is history.Notable artists have covered the song, including Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Paul Anka, Nancy Wilson, the pop band Westlife and transcribed into Urdu by the artist Alamgir. Howard estimated that before 1964 there had been over 100 versions of the song had been recorded. However, it was Frank Sinatra that made it a global success in 1964. With the legendary composer/arranger Quincy Jones and jazz icon Count Basie, Sinatra produced a sensationally swinging version of the song that captured listeners attention, and later NASA, who would use it on Apollo 10 and 11 missions. It was performed by Diana Krall at the 40th Anniversary of the landings and also, in a more somber setting, at the funeral of space legend Neil Armstrong.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1465872 Composed by Mary Hamilton and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (altered by James F. Linzey). Arranged by James F. Linzey. Classical,Historic,Patriotic,Religious,Sacred. 4 pages. Military Bible Association #1044469. Published by Military Bible Association (A0.1465872). History of the United States Air Force and the Air Force HymnOn September 18, 1947, the National Security Act of 1947 created the National Military Establishment and the United States Air Force. The National Military Establishment later became the Department of Defense. The Air Force was part of the Army Air Corps since August 1, 1907. It had the oversight of military aviation for land-based operations. The organizational development of the Air Force is as follows: Aeronautical Division, Signal Corps (1 August 1907 – 18 July 1914), Aviation Section, Signal Corps (18 July 1914 – 20 May 1918), Division of Military Aeronautics (20 May 1918 – 24 May 1918), Air Service, U.S. Army (24 May 1918 – 2 July 1926), U.S. Army Air Corps (2 July 1926 – 20 June 1941), the U.S. Army Air Forces (20 June 1941 – 17 September 1947), and the United States Air Force, 18 September 1947 – present), and the separation of the United States Air Force Space Command as the United States Space Force  (20 December 2019 – present). The Air Force has been involved in World War 1, World War II, the Cold War and the Korean conflict, the Vietnam conflict, combat operations such as Operation Eagle Claw, the invasion of Grenada (1983), the bombing of Libya (1986), the invasion of Panama (1989), Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War, Bosnia and Kosovo, the Global War on Terror, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.Mary Christian Dundas Hamilton (24 May 1850 - 10 June 1943) was a Scottish writer and poet. She is known for writing “A Hymn for Aviators” (1915). It was known as “Lord, Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly,” and also as the United States Air Force Hymn. It was set to Mozart's “Dona Nobis Pacem,” a waltz. Various phrases and verses were used in the United States Navy Hymn, “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” and alluded to in the United States Space Force Hymn, “Creator of the Universe.” Former Air Force Chaplain and Officer, theologian and hymnist, Major James F. Linzey (Ret.), believed that military hymns should not be waltzes. So he converted the timing of Mozart’s piece to four-four timing, giving the Air Force Hymn traditional timing that is fit for a hymn. James Linzey is the General Editor of the New Tyndale Version (NTV) Bible translation.