Concert Band Easy Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.762907 Composed by Lori Cummings. Children,Instructional. Score. 27 pages. Lori Cummings #4354177. Published by Lori Cummings (A0.762907). This theory unit is designed to introduce the music student to the grand staff, introducing them to drawing the treble and bass staff, drawing notes, naming the lines and spaces of the staff and placing notes on the staff in a fun, creative manner.  Using a large font for easy writing and reading, it is very user-friendly for younger students or older students.  Bright colours are used with special sayings to help remember the names of each line and space.  Note the NEW sayings used to teach the lines and spaces of the Bass Clef that are sure to keep students engaged! .

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1011872 Composed by Jason Bailey. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 46 pages. Jason Bailey #4274519. Published by Jason Bailey (A0.1011872). The Placidity of Space is woven into this choral-like work for concert band.  The heavy keyboard percussion parts outline the stars in space, dancing as the spaceship passes by.  The low brass choir at the beginning brings the warm feeling of total calm to our crew.  The piece then shifts with different modulations, outlining the passing of different planets.  This piece can be played alone or in conjunction with the entire suite.  Grade 4, very heavy keyboard percussion.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956026 Composed by Teresa O'Connell (BMI). Children. Octavo. 2 pages. Teresa O'Connell (BMI) #5711969. Published by Teresa O'Connell (BMI) (A0.956026). If your students are into SPACE or your school is doing a SPACE unit, Planets! is for you A combination of singing and speech/chant/rap, Planets! is easy to learn and fun to sing and teaches a fact about each planet.    A super-fun, spacey backing track is available on sheetmusicplus.com (item #768689).

Rhythm Section SATB Chorus divisi,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488649 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Kerry Marsh. Jazz,Pop. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 43 pages. Kerry Marsh #1065497. Published by Kerry Marsh (A0.1488649). This arrangement, sold at SheetMusicPlus.com and SheetMusicDirect.com at a lower price than the standard flat-fee range for vocal jazz ensemble arrangements ($75), does NOT come with a demo recording or any rehearsal audio aids. Visit KerryMarsh.com and purchase the “All Tracks Pack (With SkyTracks Mixer)“ package and receive access to: 1. Arrangement Demo, 2. SkyTracks Mixer access, 3. Vocal Part Tracks, 4. Minus-One Tracks, 5. Rhythm Track, 6. Recording Stems (for those who wish to use their own Digital Audio Workstation).Adapted from Kurt Elling's rendition on his album *Nightmoves*, Kerry’s arrangement of Norwegian Wood is back in print after a too-long hiatus. The chart incorporates hip and unique syncopations with reharmonizations that give the Lennon/McCartney classic a fresh and engaging sound. It features a persistent underlying 16th-note subdivision that drives the rhythm and allows the melody to be reframed and stretched onto a brand-new canvas, creating space for interesting colors in the rhythm section and vocal backgrounds.Elling's signature melismatic melody flourishes are transcribed and seamlessly integrated into this arrangement, offering a nod to his style while adding unique texture and depth. Space for vocal or instrumental improvisation is included, encouraging creativity and spontaneity in performance. A modulation after the solo section introduces a new emotional backdrop for the final lyrical moments, enhancing the song's storytelling aspect.The arrangement uses diverse voicings, blending clusters and more widely spaced harmonies to create a rich, textured sound. It builds to an exciting peak toward the end before winding down to a soft and mysterious finish, capturing the intrigue and emotion of the original while exploring new musical territories. This chart will provide a distinctive and memorable addition to any ensemble's repertoire.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.947910 Composed by Doniell C Cushman. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Doniell C Cushman #3365353. Published by Doniell C Cushman (A0.947910). Journey to the Stars is a Symphony with movements that reflect different aspects of the journey from launching pad, to planets, in the life of an astronaut or space craft. Into OrbitThis movement is supposed to simulate the journey from launching pad, into space, in the life of a spacecraft, or astronaut.The spoken words at the end indicate point of launch all the way into the orbit of our planet or, perhaps, moon. Instead of a countdown there is a countup that is verbalized by members of the orchestra in the final moments of the piece.Please contact composer to purchase performance and/or recording rights.

Full Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.480315 Composed by James Horner. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Film/TV,Patriotic. Score and parts. 32 pages. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.480315). Apollo 13 is a 1995 American space docudrama film directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise. The screenplay by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission and is an adaptation of the 1994 book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, by astronaut Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger. The film depicts astronauts Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise aboard Apollo 13 for America's fifth crewed mission to the Moon, which was intended to be the third to land. En route, an on-board explosion deprives their spacecraft of much of its oxygen supply and electrical power, which forces NASA's flight controllers to abort the Moon landing and turns the mission into one of seeking scientific and mechanical solutions to get the three men home safely. Howard went to great lengths to create a technically accurate movie, employing NASA's assistance in astronaut and flight-controller training for his cast and obtaining permission to film scenes aboard a reduced gravity aircraft for realistic depiction of the weightlessness experienced by the astronauts in space. Released to cinemas in the United States on June 30, 1995, Apollo 13 received critical acclaim and was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture (winning for Best Film Editing and Best Sound). The film also won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, as well as two British Academy Film Awards. In total, the film grossed over $355 million worldwide during its theatrical releases.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1011866 Composed by Jason Bailey. Contemporary,Instructional. Score and parts. 48 pages. Jason Bailey #3554767. Published by Jason Bailey (A0.1011866). The Hawkeye is a program piece for Concert Bands, coming in at a grade 4, with heavy keyboard percussion.  This work chronicles the Spaceship Hawkeye on her first voyage from Earth, heading into the stars for the first time and her initial confrontation with danger.  The music reflects the impending confrontation with a subtle switch in harmony during the first sight of space.  The ship will come away unscathed, and set off for her first adventure.  This piece was written in loving memory of the composers father, George Hugh Bailey, Jr., who was tragically taken in a car accident in 2009.  He was an avid fan of science fiction and space operas. His support and love throughout the years will never be forgotten, and this piece honors him with his own theme to his own ship.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.894397 Composed by Zack Richards. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV. Score and parts. 120 pages. Zack Richards #5210677. Published by Zack Richards (A0.894397). Throughout my youth, I was highly influenced by Science Fiction, especially Star Trek: The Next Generation. It inspired me from a creative, musical, and human perspective and was a large factor in most of my current views of the world in which we all live. This work is largely inspired by that show as well as other Star Trek shows and movies. The title is inspired by the idea of space, called the final frontier throughout Star Trek. The first melody pulls many aspects from the The Original Series, including the opening interval of a minor 7th, the rhythmic use of triplets, and the chromatic intervals in the second half of the melody. It sits over quartal harmonies which help create the open spacey sound. The countermelody introduced by the Oboe in measure 13 is inspired intervalically and rhythmically by the 2009 Star Trek reboot movie theme. These 2 melodies are used in various ways from start to finish, sometimes rhythmically diminished, sometimes just as a motif passed from one instrument to another. Every section has a moment to shine like a distant star in this fun sci-fi inspired piece.

Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1195805 By Guillaume Turco. By Guillaume Turco. Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period. 4 pages. Guillaume Turco #794973. Published by Guillaume Turco (A0.1195805). Arpeggioh-no! Is a challenging but fun étude that focuses on arpeggios and dexterity without compromising musicality. A beautiful way to build skills while creating delightful music. Fill your space with a mix of chords and modulations sometimes classical, sometimes exotic. This is the Violin version. Arpeggioh-no! Est une étude stimulante qui met l'emphase sur les arpèges et la dextérité sans compromettre la musicalité. Une façon agréable de bâtir vos aptitudes tout en faisant de la musique. Remplissez votre espace avec un mélange d'accord et de modulations à caractère parfois classique, parfois exotique. Ceci est la version pour Violon.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.727364 Composed by Carol Troutman Wiggins. Children,Comedy,Contemporary,Folk,Instructional. Octavo. 3 pages. Carol Troutman Wiggins #3475031. Published by Carol Troutman Wiggins (A0.727364). GLEEP! GLEEP! GLORP! (The Alien Song)Unison w/Optional Jews Harp, Triangle, & Slide WhistleIt's a bird! It's a plane! No . . . it's a spaceship!Need a song about outer space? This silly, funny sounds song about aliens will be loved by students, especially when you add the quirky instruments - the Jews (Jaw) Harp, triangle, and slide whistle!Excellent for any age elementary or as a fun warmup for middle school studentsAdd Jews (Jaw) Harp, triangle, and slide whistleInstrument cues included in score  

Alto Voice,Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1310127 By David Warin Solomons. By David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Contemporary,Singer/Songwriter. Full Performance. Duration 295. David Warin Solomons #899265. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.1310127). Poem by Bluma Finkelsteinmusic composed and performed by David W Solomons(alto and guitar) - recently remastered by SoundopsThe English translation in brackets below is a fairly literal one for non-French speakersLa nuit à l'heure où l'obscure tranche du temps (At night, when the dark slice of time) couvre le jourEt appelle le sommeil(covers the dayand calls for slumber)La nuit je m'en vais sur les mornes chemins de ma vie(At night I go down the gloomy paths of my life)A la recherche des illusions(in search of illusions)Je voudrais t'emmener hors de la terre(I would like to take you away from the earth)t'emporter loin sur l'océan paisible du rêve(carry you far away on the peaceful ocean of dreams)barque solitaire s'arrachant a la pesanteur(solitary boat breaking free from gravity)souffle mystérieux(mysterious breath of wind)perçant la nappe immobile du ciel(piercing the motionless cloth of the sky)je voudrais t'emmener hors des âges(I would like to take you beyond the ages)te lancer dans le ciel fuyant(cast you into the fleeing heavens)incessant effort de dépassement(ceaseless endeavour to exceed ourselves)je voudrais t'emmener hors de l'espace(I would like to take you outside space)sentir ton corps nu(feel your naked body)trembler doucement contre mon corps(trembling gently against mine)deux rayons de soleil(two sunbeams) deux caresses éternelles volées à Dieu(two eternal caresses stolen from God)je voudrais t'emmener hors du temps(I would like to take you outside time)et mesurer mon amour en années lumière(and measure my love in light-years).

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1312054 By Guillaume Turco. By Guillaume Turco. Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period. 7 pages. Guillaume Turco #900949. Published by Guillaume Turco (A0.1312054). Arpeggioh-no! Is a challenging but fun étude that focuses on arpeggios and dexterity without compromising musicality. A beautiful way to build skills while creating delightful music. Fill your space with a mix of chords and modulations sometimes classical, sometimes exotic. This is the piano accompaniment for solo flute or oboe. Arpeggioh-no! Est une étude stimulante qui met l'emphase sur les arpèges et la dextérité sans compromettre la musicalité. Une façon agréable de bâtir vos aptitudes tout en faisant de la musique. Remplissez votre espace avec un mélange d'accord et de modulations à caractère parfois classique, parfois exotique. Ceci est l'accompagnement pour piano pour la version pour flute ou hautbois solo.

Violin and piano - Advanced - Digital Download SKU: ZY.DO-1525 Composed by David Braid. Score and part. 32 pages. Les Editions Doberman-Yppan (digital) #DO 1525. Published by Les Editions Doberman-Yppan (digital) (ZY.DO-1525). J'aime les formes musicales concises telles que le Prélude et la Fugue, où il y a une idée claire et directe, suivie d'une autre plus complexe et développée.Conformément à cette idée, cette œuvre se compose de deux pièces distinctes, la première - Transfigured Life - vise à attirer l'auditeur avec son rythme rapide et dansant et sa partie de violon simple et mélodique. Il se «transfigure» via quelques courts intermèdes au piano solo en seulement deux notes alternées pour terminer - qui sont le cœur de l'idée originale, maintenant clarifiée en effaçant tout le reste.Le deuxième morceau - Still Life - conserve son sentiment de quiétude grâce à une ligne de piano simple qui laisse beaucoup d'espace à la partie contrastée (mais encore une fois simple) du violon. En tant que pièce absolue et non programmatique, le titre fait référence uniquement à la couleur et au rythme atmosphériques ; c'est à l'auditeur de voir la « nature morte » de son choix dans son esprit.Une note sur les performances :Malgré ma référence à des lignes « simples » et l'évitement déterminé par l'œuvre des grincements modernistes traditionnels, l'œuvre présente certains défis d'exécution en termes de phrasé et d'ensemble qui nécessitent des compétences et une musicalité considérables. L'œuvre a eu le privilège d'être récemment enregistrée par le violoniste Ezgi Sarıkcıoğlu et la pianiste Rossitza Stoycheva, et est disponible sur toutes les principales plateformes :https://open.spotify.com/album/6p5YIe17ci0UMuo2RqZgjRhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/transfigured-life-still-life-world-premiere-recording/1738035953Envoyer des commentairesTransfigured Life - Still Life, Op. 165 (violin & piano) - David BraidI am keen on concise musical forms such as Prelude and Fugue, where there is one clear straightforward idea, followed by another that is more involved & developed. In keeping with that idea, this work consists of two distinct pieces, the first - Transfigured Life - aims to draw in the listener with its quick, dancing rhythm and simple, melodic violin part. It 'transfigures' via a few short solo piano interludes into just two alternating notes to end - which are the core of the original idea, now made clear by clearing everything else out of the way.The second piece - Still Life - retains its sense of stillness through an uncomplicated piano line that gives lots of space for the violin's contrasting (but again simple) part. As an absolute, not programmatic, piece the title refers to the atmospheric colour and pacing only; it's up to the listener to see 'Still life' of their choosing in their own mind.A note on performance: Despite my reference to 'simple' lines, and the work's determined avoidance of mainstream modernist squeak - the work has certain performance challenges of phrasing and ensemble that requires considerable skill and musicianship. The work has had the privilege of being recently recorded by violinist Ezgi Sarıkcıoğlu and pianist Rossitza Stoycheva, and is available on all major platforms:https://open.spotify.com/album/6p5YIe17ci0UMuo2RqZgjRhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/transfigured-life-still-life-world-premiere-recording/1738035953.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1198683 By Guillaume Turco. By Guillaume Turco. Chamber,Classical,Instructional,Romantic Period. 4 pages. Guillaume Turco #797759. Published by Guillaume Turco (A0.1198683). Arpeggioh-no! Is a challenging but fun étude that focuses on arpeggios and dexterity without compromising musicality. A beautiful way to build skills while creating delightful music. Fill your space with a mix of chords and modulations sometimes classical, sometimes exotic. This is the piano accompaniment for solo Violin. Arpeggioh-no! Est une étude stimulante qui met l'emphase sur les arpèges et la dextérité sans compromettre la musicalité. Une façon agréable de bâtir vos aptitudes tout en faisant de la musique. Remplissez votre espace avec un mélange d'accord et de modulations à caractère parfois classique, parfois exotique. Ceci est l'accompagnement pour piano pour la version pour Violon solo.

Bassoon Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1183528 By Guillaume Turco. By Guillaume Turco. Classical,Instructional. Individual part. 4 pages. Guillaume Turco #783201. Published by Guillaume Turco (A0.1183528). Arpeggioh-no! Is a challenging but fun étude that focuses on arpeggios and dexterity without compromising musicality. A beautiful way to build skills while creating delightful music. Fill your space with a mix of chords and modulations sometimes classical, sometimes exotic. This is the bassoon version. Arpeggioh-no! Est une étude stimulante qui met l'emphase sur les arpèges et la dextérité sans compromettre la musicalité. Une façon agréable de bâtir vos aptitudes tout en faisant de la musique. Remplissez votre espace avec un mélange d'accord et de modulations à caractère parfois classique, parfois exotique. Ceci est la version pour bassoon.