Brass Ensemble - Digital Download

SKU: A0.808693

Composed by Edward White. Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Contemporary. Score and parts. 39 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #4760441. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808693).

    On a visit to the Isle of Wight, British composer Edward George White came across an ancient steam locomotive bearing the sobriquet Puffing Billy. Inspired, White wrote the similarly titled Puffin’ Billy in 1952. The tune was recorded by a group labeled Melodi Light Orchestra and was included in the Chappell Recorded Music Library, a collection of tunes that could be used as incidental music in various types of productions. Both British and U.S. producers made use of the library; two stand out. One was BBC’s Children’s Favourites, which adopted Puffin’ Billy as theme music in 1952 and continued its use for 14 years. The second was Captain Kangaroo, a new 8 a.m. weekday children’s program launched by CBS-TV in October 1955 starring Bob Keeshan as the title character. Each episode opened and closed with Puffin’ Billy and would do so until 1974, making it White’s most recognizable composition.
       This brass quintet version follows the 1952 Melodi Light Orchestra recording pretty closely. It retains the key signatures of the original-G to B-flat, then back to G-and the tempo (cut time; half note = 112). Trumpets’ highest note is their A above the staff; trombone has one F above the staff. Tuba’s very last note is G below the staff. The rest is pretty much within normal playing range. Trumpets get somewhat of a workout with chromatic runs in sections E and F. Most will find this an easy piece to play.
   This arrangement was completed in 2019, and performance time runs about 2 minutes, 54 seconds. The arranger, Les Smith, will be happy to provide substitute parts (e.g., treble clef baritone for trombone) at no charge; contact him directly at lessmith61@bellsouth.net. For more arrangements by Les, enter Sweetwater Brass Press (without the quotation marks) in the SheetMusicPlus search box. (Also, purchase of this piece entitles you to your choice of another of his arrangements at no charge; send a copy of your purchase receipt directly to him at lessmith61@bellsouth.net.)

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1303052

By Jay Jordan. By Jay Jordan. Arranged by Jay Jordan. Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Historic. Score and Parts. 105 pages. Pro Creations Music #892637. Published by Pro Creations Music (A0.1303052).

Requiem for the Pequod
Captain Ahab’s story of obsession, and ultimate failure at the hands of Moby Dick is, of course, a well-worn cautionary tale. The tale of the Pequod, the ship that also met its demise as a result of Ahab’s actions is, in my eyes, worth examining. Requiem for the Pequod begins with Two Bells, tolled to mark the end of the day before Ahab and his crew set sail. The minor theme, played by a solo flute, sets the mood as restful, but somewhat ominous at the same time; treatments by the brass in chorale style and then the full ensemble follow. The next three sections beginning at letter A feature up-tempo variations on the main theme (Setting Sail) followed by a lively Sailor’s Shanty at letter D, both depicting carefree life at sea. A return to a melancholy minor theme at letter E portrays the tedium of Months at Sea as the Pequod and her crew travel toward their destination, unaware of the fate that awaits them. The penultimate section beginning at letter F (Fait Awaits) depicts the culminating battle, from the stirring of Moby Dick beneath the waves to the sinking of the Pequod and the death of Ahab and the crew, save Ishmael, who recounts the tragic tale in the final section Epilogue. 

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1301445

By Barry Manilow. By Bruce Johnston. Arranged by Unimusic Academy. Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 4 pages. Unimusic Academy (Academia Unimusica) #891073. Published by Unimusic Academy (Academia Unimusica) (A0.1301445).

I Write the Songs is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and released on his album Going Public in 1977. Barry Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976[2] after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975.[3] It won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and was nominated for Record of the Year in 1977.[3] Billboard ranked it as the No. 13 song of 1976.[4]

The original version was recorded by Captain & Tennille, who worked with Johnston in the early 1970s with the Beach Boys. It appears on their 1975 album Love Will Keep Us Together. The first release of I Write the Songs as a single was by teen idol David Cassidy from his 1975 solo album The Higher They Climb, which was also produced by Johnston. Cassidy's version reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in August of that year.[5]

Johnston has stated that, for him, the I in the song is God,[2] and that songs come from the spirit of creativity in everyone. He has said that the song is not about his Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson.[6]

Manilow was initially reluctant to record the song, stating in his autobiography Sweet Life: The problem with the song was that if you didn't listen carefully to the lyric, you would think that the singer was singing about himself. It could be misinterpreted as a monumental ego trip.[3] After persuasion by Clive Davis, then president of Arista Records, Manilow recorded the song, and his version of I Write the Songs was the first single taken from the album Tryin' to Get the Feeling. It first charted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 15, 1975, reaching the top of the chart nine weeks later, on January 17, 1976. Cash Box said of Manilow's version Good work Barry describing the song as melodic, ballad-like beginning grows into an operatic crescendo, all done in clear production that all age groups will appreciate.[7] Record World called it an uplifting production number and perhaps [Manilow's] strongest offering since 'Mandy.' [8].

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1043121

By Barry Manilow. By Bruce Johnston. Arranged by Kevin Riley. 20th Century,Pop. Score and parts. 57 pages. Kevin Riley #647831. Published by Kevin Riley (A0.1043121).

I Write the Songs is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and released on his album Going Public in 1977. Barry Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976 after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975. It won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and was nominated for Record of the Year in 1977. Billboard ranked it as the No. 13 song of 1976. The original version was recorded by Captain & Tennille, who worked with Johnston in the early 1970s with the Beach Boys. It appears on their 1975 album Love Will Keep Us Together. The first release of I Write the Songs as a single was by teen idol David Cassidy from his 1975 solo album The Higher They Climb, which was also produced by Johnston. Cassidy's version reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in August of that year. Johnston has stated that, for him, the I in the song is God, and that songs come from the spirit of creativity in everyone. He has said that the song is not about his Beach Boys bandmate Brian Wilson. Manilow was initially reluctant to record the song, stating in his autobiography Sweet Life: The problem with the song was that if you didn't listen carefully to the lyric, you would think that the singer was singing about himself. It could be misinterpreted as a monumental ego trip.[3] After persuasion by Clive Davis, then president of Arista Records, Manilow recorded the song, and his version of I Write the Songs was the first single taken from the album Tryin' to Get the Feeling. It first charted on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 15, 1975, reaching the top of the chart nine weeks later, on January 17, 1976. Cash Box said of Manilow's version Good work Barry describing the song as melodic, ballad-like beginning grows into an operatic crescendo, all done in clear production that all age groups will appreciate.

Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.797336

Arranged by Nancy Hurrell. Celtic,Classical,Concert,Holiday. Score. 106 pages. Afghan Press Music for the Harp #4807901. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp (A0.797336).

Playing in a harp ensemble is bliss! Continuing in the tradition of Nancy Hurrell’s other ensemble books, these arrangements for mixed level groups are fun for everyone. The tunes are from Scotland and Ireland, and include a duet,  and three-part and four-part ensembles. There are also seven great solos. In addition to the usual toe-tapping Scottish reels, the arrangements use melodic patterns to suggest ripples in the sea (Aran Boat Song), fluttering wings (The Butterfly), and jingling coins (Little Donald of the Sweets). There’s a wonderful range of styles from ancient harmonies to traditional Carolan to jazzy reels. These arrangements have multi-level parts so everyone can join in and play together.
Solos are Loch Gamhna, Cliffs of Moher,The Birken Tree, Captain Campbell, Eilean Beag Donn a’Chuain, Little Brown Island in the Ocean (D. Morrison), The High Reel, George Brabazon, Second Air (Turlough O’Carolan).
Duet Arrangements are Latha a’ Siubhal Slèibhe Dhomh, One Day as I was Travelling the Mountains.
Three Part Ensembles are Domhnall Beag an t-Siucair, Little Donald of the Sweets, Cha Bhi Mi ’Gad Thàladh, I Will Not Rock You to Sleep, The Butterfly, Miss Murphy (Turlough O’Carolan), The Aran Boat Song. 
Four Part Ensemble is Flowers of Edinburgh.

Small Ensemble High Voice,Low Voice,Medium Voice,Multi-Percussion,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.733079

Composed by James Wagner. 20th Century,Opera. Score and parts. 104 pages. Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings #3017785. Published by Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings (A0.733079).

For more than a year after abdicating the throne of Russia, Nicholas and his family have been under house arrest. The opera opens with the former Czar lamenting his fall from power and precarious circumstances. His wife, Anexandra, consoles him and they sing of their undying love in the duet, One Love Forever.

One by one, the children awake and join them on stage. Anastasia dramatically portrays a dream she has just had. Then, in an upbrat song of hope she explains her optimistic outlook in My Name Is Anastasia. The ensemble joins her at the end, assuring one another they will all soon be rising up to life again. To while away the time, the family pretends they are at the French Ambassador's New Year's Ball.

At the height of the ensuing waltz, Comrade Sladislav, Captain of the Red Guard, and a band of revolutionary guards burst it. Sladislav harangues Nicholas and the family. Then, in the vindictive Song of the Revolution, he extols the greatness of la Révolution as the family watches in fear. Nicholas and Alexandra remind each other of their one love forever and the children look for dawn in darkest night. The Captain then marches the family down to the cellar (off-stage), ostensibly to await transport. Thus trapped, they are easy prey for the revolvers of Sladislav and his men. The self-satisfies revolutionary reemerges and makes his closing statements before exiting.

Scored for piano and percussion.

Dramatis Personæ:

Anastasia (soprano)

Comrade Sladislav (baritone)

Nicholas (baritone)

Alexandra (contralto)

Olga (soprano)

Maria (mezzo-soprano)

Alexis (mezzo-soprano)

Guards (2 tenors and a baritone)

 

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.924877

Composed by Stanley M. Hoffman. Contemporary. Octavo. 12 pages. Stanleymhoffman.com #6519027. Published by stanleymhoffman.com (A0.924877).

Set to a text by James T. Fields (1817–1881), this expressive piece deals with a perilous sea journey in which a captain, his daughter, and his crew deal with a frightening midnight storm. The daughter speaks words of hope which are embraced. The boat safely arrives ashore in the morning. .

Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1030093

Composed by Akin Oguntusin. Arranged by Akin Oguntusin. Christian,Gospel. Octavo. 21 pages. Akin Oguntusin #6077729. Published by Akin Oguntusin (A0.1030093).

Arrangement of that soul-inspiring Christian Gospel Hymn, Jesu ni Balogun �k� - Jesus is the Captain of the ship. A SATB piece with Piano, Drums, Guitars and Saxophone accompaniment.

Words by Cherubim & Seraphim Church.    Music: THE VICAR OF BRAY (1882).

Arranged by Akin Oguntusin, 2020.

Harp - Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Darhon Rees- Rohrbacher. Renaissance. 37 pages. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp

Concert Band - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1236234

Composed by Klaus Badelt. Arranged by Matt Nabozny. Film/TV. Score and Parts. 33 pages. Matthew Nabozny LLC #831746. Published by Matthew Nabozny LLC (A0.1236234).

From the 2003 Walt Disney Pictures blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of Black Pearl comes a delightful young band arrangement of one of the most well-known themes in the Pirates Franchise. The Medallion Calls can be heard as the introductory theme of Captain Jack Sparrow.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.764753

Composed by Kenneth J. Alford (1881-1945). Arranged by James Pybus. 20th Century,Patriotic,Standards. 18 pages. James Pybus #6695079. Published by James Pybus (A0.764753).

Frederick Joseph Ricketts (21 February 1881 – 15 May 1945) was an English composer of marches for band. Under the pen name Kenneth J. Alford, he composed marches which are considered to be great examples of the art. His march On the Quarter Deck was written in 1917 during the 1st World War to commemorate the Battle of Jutland. The quarter deck is the raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship; traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship’s colours were kept. This arrangement for SATB or AATB Saxophone Quartet will enhance a variety of concert and performance settings. Duration is 2:32. Contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com. .

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.764752

Composed by Kenneth J. Alford (1881-1945). Arranged by James Pybus. 20th Century,Patriotic,Standards. 18 pages. James Pybus #6695861. Published by James Pybus (A0.764752).

Frederick Joseph Ricketts (21 February 1881 – 15 May 1945) was an English composer of marches for band. Under the pen name Kenneth J. Alford, he composed marches which are considered to be great examples of the art. His march On the Quarter Deck was written in 1917 during the 1st World War to commemorate the Battle of Jutland. The quarter deck is the raised deck behind the main mast of a sailing ship; traditionally it was where the captain commanded his vessel and where the ship’s colours were kept. This arrangement for SSAB or SSSB Clarinet Quartet will enhance a variety of concert and performance settings. Duration is 2:32. Contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1064909

Composed by Betsy Lee Bailey. Children,Musical/Show. Accompaniment. Duration 116. Betsy Lee Bailey #2040125. Published by Betsy Lee Bailey (A0.1064909).

Accompaniment track to Over the Briny Sea is from the Children's Musical The Adventures of Dick Whittington. It is sung by the the Captain, Radiccan, Dick and the Sailors. The Director's Script, Piano/Vocal Score, Production Kit, and individual Accompaniment Tracks Mp3’s are available on SMP Press. Hardbound Director’s Script, hardbound Piano/Vocal Score, Show Order Tracks CD’s (also including Guide Vocals), and small Booklet Scripts (10 pack) are available from BaileyKidsMusicals.com.

Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1064908

Composed by Betsy Lee Bailey. Children,Musical/Show. Accompaniment. Duration 140. Betsy Lee Bailey #2040123. Published by Betsy Lee Bailey (A0.1064908).

Accompaniment track to A Toast to Travel and Trade is from the Children's Musical The Adventures of Dick Whittington. It is sung by Lord and Lady Fitzwarren, the Captain and the Elegant Guests. The Director's Script, Piano/Vocal Score, Production Kit, and individual Accompaniment Tracks Mp3’s are available on SMP Press. Hardbound Director’s Script, hardbound Piano/Vocal Score, Show Order Tracks CD’s (also including Guide Vocals), and small Booklet Scripts (10 pack) are available from BaileyKidsMusicals.com.

SSAA Chorus,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1465647

By The Captain & Tennille. By Carole Bayer Sager and Melissa Manchester. Arranged by David Wright. A Cappella,Barbershop. Barbershop Quartet. 3 pages. David Wright #1044259. Published by David Wright (A0.1465647).

This arrangement is for women's barbershop quartet, suitable for contest.  The price entitles the purchaser to four copies.