SKU: MQ.50-1152-E

English.

This hymn-anthem tells the astounding story of the God who is revered by all of creation- earth, sea, and sky- choosing Mary to be the mother of the Savior. The mixed meters employed for the 6th-century poetry are anything but jarring, and the middle stanza is set to different music with a medieval feel that accentuates the repetition of the word blest to describe Mary's destiny. A delightful but substantial anthem useful for Marian feasts as well as Christmastide. The keyboard part works well on both organ and piano. Congregational participation is welcome but not required; reprint material is included.

SKU: A0.1352755

This transcription for young band will not only acquaint your students with the matster composer, Tchaikovsky, but is a good way to introduce odd meters to your young band. Ranges remain well within the middle for younger players and there is a great deal of doubling of parts creating a need for less rehearsal time.

SKU: A0.1245628

Intended use: General
Themes: Majesty and Power, Peace

This exciting and rhythmic general praise anthem is great fun to sing! The lyrics implore us to listen to the voice of the Lord and to give Him the honor due His Name. Mixed meters add to the musical excitement. This remarkable and declamatory statement of praise will add to your worship service on any general occasion during the church year.

SKU: C7.CGCA390

UPC: 749193000519.

Unison/two-part with piano, C instruments, chime tree, woodblock, triangle, suspended cymbal and optional Orff instruments.This musical offers children a multi-sensory approach in expressing numerous images of God as revealed in the Bible. Through a variety of feminine, masculine, and non-gender images of God, this musical contributes to an expansive theology of God and invites children and adults to believe that the great Creator of the universe lives within them. Along with the music and narration in the score, the companion Imagine God! Production Guide (CGBK65) provides ideas for creative art projects, dance and body movement, multi-generational participation, Bible exploration, and ministry activities that will enhance the learning and presentation of Imagine God! The music is flexibly voiced and contains a variety of meters, modes and accompaniment options. Works perfectly in any worship setting, music camp, or VBS format. Performance time: 45-60 minutes.

SKU: A0.1032818

Sonata in a Simple Scale for Viola and Piano

The Simple Scale of the title is a series of alternating whole steps and half steps. There are three versions; any particular note will belong to two of the three. Thus, the two scales that include C go up either a whole step from C (C D Eb F F#…) or a half step (C C# D# E F#…); the third scale excludes C entirely (B C# D E F…). These scales allow for a variety of melodies, which often take on a modal character, and familiar chords, including major, minor, and diminished.

Although the scale is simple, the Sonata is not for elementary players. The viola range goes to the C two octaves above middle C and there are occasional double and triple stops and stopped harmonics, and frequent meter changes. Also, the unusual scale does not fit the standard fingering patterns for either instrument. That said, the sonata is intended to be enjoyable for proficient, rather than virtuosic, players.

In the introduction to the Sonata-Allegro movement, the viola explores motives and intervals, with subtle embellishment from the piano. These phrases build to a three-octave descending presentation of the simple scale; a trill then leads into the main theme. The piano sets up a jaunty accompaniment pattern, over which the viola plays the theme in measure-long segments. The second theme is a long, legato line in the viola that spans two octaves. The viola then sets up a two-measure ostinato, joined by a lumbering piano bass, before the piano treble floats on top with a melancholy closing theme. The development section plays mostly with the main theme, shifting meters as the two instruments engage in dialog. A bridging trill takes us into the recapitulation, but now the viola plays the jaunty accompaniment pattern, and the piano has the main theme. After the return of the second theme, varied in its accompaniment, the piano presents the ostinato of the closing theme, and the viola takes the melody, leading to a quiet and playful finish.

In the second movement (Song), the piano begins a slow, rather dark theme, joined by the viola, and ending in a rising question that leads into the second section. Presented simply by the viola, this lilting 7/8 theme has a folk-song quality. It is repeated and embellished several times before the first theme returns, ending in a loud and angry exclamation.

The Scherzo is a 6/8 whirlwind. The viola presents rapid repeated notes punctuated with three rising or falling notes; the piano enters gradually until both are giving a forceful statement. In the middle section, the viola sets up a whirling pattern with a drone, while the piano plays a dark version of the closing theme from the first movement. The first theme returns and the movement gallops to a rapid finish.

The Rondo begins with an introduction that explores octaves and trills, leading into the main theme, with slightly dissonant 4/4 viola measures alternating with 7/8 answers in the piano. Bridging measures in 5/8 take us into a relaxed, waltz-like interlude of solo viola. A fast section with a touch of fugato follows, with the main theme presented in diminution by the viola at the end. This leads into a second interlude, this one exploring octaves, trills, and clusters in unmetered fragments that the instrumentalists play at their own tempos. The viola then emerges with a confident new theme, joined after a while by the piano. The main theme then returns in a rollicking 3/4 version that brings the piece to a close.

SKU: A0.1407502

Music Theory for Young Beginners―“Hey, Notes!� is a digital workbook series with exercises, games, and songs suitable for music beginners ages 4 to 9. The series covers the fundamentals of music theory in three chapters. It is written for piano lessons but could also be used in any music class setting. Once you complete all three chapters, you are ready for most grade-one theory exams (if you want to test your knowledge with an exam).

“Hey, Notes!� Chapter 2 covers the musical staff, notes, and simple quarter-note meters. It also covers articulations, performance directions, and more tempo terms.

Note: the book jumps from topic to topic, slowly increasing the information as it progresses. However, you could skip around and look at any pages relevant to your lesson or use this digital workbook as a revision before progressing to the next grade.