Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994480 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4356781. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994480). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.976734 Composed by Robert Myers. 20th Century,Christmas,Contemporary. Score and parts. 99 pages. WheatMyer Music #6496769. Published by WheatMyer Music (A0.976734). CONJUNCTION interprets the convergence of Jupiter and Saturn near the end of the year 2020 as a celestial metaphor for the good news of Christ's birth in a replay of the Star of Bethlehem. Hence, its subtitle of The Christmas Star of 2020. The music, along with narration from selected Old and New Testament scriptures, delivers a message of hope amid the turmoil and chaos of current times.It's written for smaller concert bands hungry for challenging music. Ample cues and doubling allow for flexible instrumentation while mixed meters, varying tempos and textures, and interesting solo lines provide opportunities for strong players to shine. CONJUNCTION is also available with strings for orchestra.PROGRAM NOTES:2020 is widely characterized for its maladies: murders, burning cities, riots, a pandemic, economic shocks, and political turmoil. For some of us, it also held personal tragedy such as my brother’s passing from COVID. But, 2020 also brought a sign of hope, namely the celestial phenomenon known as the Great Conjunction of 2020. For earth-bound observers, this was the closest approach of Jupiter and Saturn in almost 400 years as they appeared to almost touch in the early evening sky to produce the most brilliant evening star of our lifetimes. The occurrence of the event in November-December neatly coincided with the Advent season, peaking just before Christmas Day. One could hardly fail to note the parallels with the Christmas star of Matthew’s gospel which gave the conjunction its alternate name, the Christmas Star of 2020. Thus, this star spoke, to those with ears to hear, the same message the prophet Isaiah wrote about the coming Messiah, The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. This star thus served to remind us that the LORD has not rejected us; He will show His favor again; His love has not vanished; His promises have not failed; He has not forgotten to be merciful or compassionate; and we are called to remember His mighty deeds (Psalm 77). CONJUNCTION: The Christmas Star of 2020 is inspired by these particulars.For the music, I looked to Gustav Holst’s The Planets for themes that would portray Jupiter and Saturn’s pas de deux. I selected several motives from the corresponding movements mixed and matched in sometimes easily recognized quotations and other times in heavily camouflaged derivations. An exuberant polyphonic passage recaps themes from both Jupiter and Saturn when the music resolves from uncertainty into hopefulness. While Holst’s motives provide CONJUNCTION’s foundation I also used Handel’s Messiah for transitory and climactic material. You will hear his The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light in transitions and a short trombone solo. And a re-harmonization of the opening line from For unto us a child is born brings the music to a joyous climax.Although the music stands firmly on its own, I elected to incorporate some narrative to make the musical sentiment explicit. In a commentary on 2020’s grim events, I took adaptations of Habakkuk 1:2-4 and 2 Tim 3:1-4 and set them over Saturn’s plodding and ominous harmonies. Contrasting replies shimmer with hope as the narration melds Isaiah 9:2 and Luke 1:78-79 over another Saturn motive set against pitch sets from Jupiter’s main hymn theme. Still, it’s the music that tells the story of the Christmas Star of 2020.Please visit my website for a complete score preview: https://wheatmyermusic.com/conjunction-the-christmas-star-of-2020I feel somewhat guilty making claim to this music as almost all the building blocks are taken from other composers. But the end result is neither a medley, nor an arrangement, rather it is something clearly new, so I call it my own with deep respect to those giants on whose shoulders I stand.Robert MyersS.D.G.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994507 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4357503. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994507). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994583 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4359695. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994583). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered. It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994656 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4360897. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994656). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994478 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4356771. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994478). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994403 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4355937. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994403). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994375 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4353885. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994375). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.922021 Composed by Josquin des Prez. Arranged by Kenneth Chia. Renaissance,Sacred. 17 pages. Tuning Fork Music PLT #6471831. Published by Tuning Fork Music PLT (A0.922021). It is our pleasure to introduce to you an arrangement of Responde Mihi, a motet by the great Franco-Flemish Renaissance-era composer Josquin Des Prez. The original piece by Josquin was a music setting of verses from the Book of Job, Chapter 13, verses 22 through 28.  These verses are part of the 4th lesson from the 9 lessons from the Offices of the Dead that are published in the Liber Usualis.  The Latin text is as follows:Responde mihi: quantas habeo iniquitates et peccata,scelera mea et delicta ostende mihi.Cur faciem tuam abscondis et arbitraris me inimicum tuum?Contra folium quid vento rapitur, ostendis potentiam tuam,et stipulam seccam persequeris?Scribis enim contra me amaritudines,et consumere me vis peccatis adolescentiae meae,Posuisti in nervo pedem meum,et observasti omnes semitas meas,et vestigia pedum meorum considerasti:qui quasi putredo consumendus sum,et quasi vestimentum quod comeditur a tinea.which translates to:Answer thou me, how great iniquities, and sins I have,my wicked deeds, and my offences shew thou me.Why hidest thou thy face and thinkest me thine enemy?Against the leaf that is violently taken with the wind,thou shewest thy might, and persecutest dry stubble.For thou writest bitterness against me,and wilt consume me with the sins of my youth.Thou hast put my foot in band,and hast observed all my paths, and hast considered the steps of my feet.Who as rottenness am to be consumed, and as a garmentthat is eaten of the moth.--This arrangement is about 6'30 in length, and has been arranged for piccolo, 2 flutes, and alto flute.  The original ending has been altered to resolve in a manner so that this piece can function as a standalone piece.  

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994380 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4353903. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994380). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994649 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4360763. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994649). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Instrumental Solo,Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1202307 Composed by Brandon Nelson. 20th Century,Chamber,Christian,Classical,Contemporary. Individual part. 11 pages. Brandon Nelson #800991. Published by Brandon Nelson (A0.1202307). Dr. Brian Kauth assembled a consortium of saxophone players to commission me to write a piece in four movements, each to be for a different member of the saxophone family(soprano, alto, tenor, baritone). He chose the theme of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse� because, as he puts it, “the saxophone was long considered ‘the devil’s instrument’due to the seedy and sultry qualities associated with it.�ProgramThe story of the Four Horsemen comes from the biblical Book of Revelation. Each of the Horsemen is said to represent events that are supposed to usher in the Apocalypse, the final battle between good and evil. As with many biblical passages, there are numerous interpretations of this account debated among theologians. Those that I’ve taken in thispiece are strictly based on my own aesthetic requirements and should not be construed as taking any particular sides in these spiritual debates.The Four Horsemen symbolize the evils to come before the end of the world. It is said that a quarter of the world’s population is to be wiped out by a combination of these ills. The Horsemen pave the way for the finalbattle, the final judgement, and the Second Coming.The account begins with the White Horsemen, symbolizing pestilence. Next comes the Red Horse, representing war. Then the Black Horse, bringing widespread famine, especially against the poor of the world.Finally, the Pallid Horse, the personification of Death, reaping his reward in the victims of the tribulations.Performance NoteEach movement is assigned a different member of the saxophone family. Ideally it should be performed as such. However, if you do not have access to all four saxes, you may perform the movements on the sax or saxesof your choosing. The movements are written such that they will sound satisfactory on any of the saxes.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.928568 Composed by Richard Perlmutter, Ludwig van Beethoven. Contemporary,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 6 pages. Beethoven's Wig, Inc. #6347423. Published by Beethoven's Wig, Inc. (A0.928568). Inspired and wildly imaginative, Beethoven's Wig - Just For Elise contains zany, stick-in-your-head lyrics set to Fur Elise as originally composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. With lyrics written by Richard Perlmutter, this Beethoven's Wig classic is all about Elise, Maurice from Greece, his valise, and the Justice of the Peace. It's filled with fact and fancy about the composer and his famous piece opening a door to serious music that's fun. GREAT FOR PIANO STUDENTS AND TEACHERSPiano teachers often tell their students they should sing the instrumental pieces they play to improve their performance. This forces students to interpret pieces lyrically. They become more aware how phrases rise and fall, where pauses should be taken for breaths, and what notes should be emphasized. The witty and delightful lyrics set Fur Elise are an entertaining means to that end, and they make practicing both educational and fun!  PRAISE FOR BEETHOVEN'S WIGClassical music was never supposed to be this much fun. Was it?- Baltimore Sun Instrumental music tends not to charm children...and a classical piece like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Not a good bet. But what if that work had words?  - New York TimesThe songs are funny... The lyrics are hummable mnemonics, each imparting information about the work or the composer.- Washington PostAn irreverent, witty approach to music appreciation... a laugh out loud that pretty much guarantees listeners will forevermore recognize the classics.-Los Angeles TimesABOUT BEETHOVEN'S WIGBeethoven's Wig is the creation of Richard Perlmutter, who is the lyricist, lead singer and producer of the group's five albums. Beethoven's Wig has toured North America and performed at arts centers and with symphony orchestras. The group's recordings have won 50 awards including including four GRAMMY Nominations. They have also won Parent's Choice Awards, Teacher's Choice Awards and been designated as Notable Recordings by the American Library Association. CONTENTS This sheet music contains the piano music as originally written for Beethoven's masterpiece Fur Elise with sing along lyrics by Richard Perlmutter.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994674 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4360951. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994674). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.994426 Composed by Harry Hicks. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 1 pages. Harry Hicks #4356113. Published by Harry Hicks (A0.994426). This is a new tune to an old hymn that needs to be rediscovered.It is taken from a book of mine of over 400 hymns that have been given new tunes – written by me - that reflect the sentiment of the words. The book is entitled Praise! and is available. There are also some brand new hymns that need to be more widely known. All are Biblically sound, and all are suitable for congregational singing.