Horn,Trombone,Trumpet Quintet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1226140 Composed by William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875). Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century,Chamber,Praise & Worship,Religious. 38 pages. Andrew Lamb #822168. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1226140). Title: AdagioComposer: William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875)Arranger: Andrew LambThis brass quintet arrangement of William Sterndale Bennet's Adagio is a powerful and expressive musical piece that will leave a lasting impression on any listener. The intricate harmonies and sweeping melodies of the original composition are masterfully adapted for the brass ensemble, with the interplay between the trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba creating a rich and dynamic sound. From the soft and melancholic opening to the powerful and triumphant finale, this arrangement showcases the full range and versatility of the brass quintet, making it an excellent choice for both formal concerts and more intimate performances. Whether you are a professional ensemble or a group of talented amateurs, this arrangement is sure to impress and inspire.

Solo Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1167528 Composed by Larry Williams. Contemporary,Folk,Jazz. Individual part. 80 pages. Larry Andrew Williams #767908. Published by Larry Andrew Williams (A0.1167528). A WORD FROM THE COMPOSER Is anyone interested in new reading material anymore? I know that when I was a kid in nineteen hundred and something, the quest for new musical pieces was always one of the funnest aspects of the whole musical journey. Of course I did learn that it would take a long time to  nd those few that would resonate with me for a lifetime, but it was always fun trying them all out. It still is, in fact. Well, times change and people change, but I’d still like to believe that same factor carries on. You know, the one about trying out all that music to get to the few you keep. And what about the few we do keep? For guitar players, was it always a classic from the usual suspects, like Albeniz, Sor, Tarrega,, Granados, Rodrigo, Brouwer, Barrios, Villa-Lobos, or anything by Bach?Was it something our band director or private instructor, one of our friends, or our parents wrote? Or – Heaven forbid- something that maybe we ourselves wrote? Or some “unknown guy.� Consider this.Just how often did some unknown composer's piece greatly affect us as we waded through a daunting pile of the familiar from the known masters? And since some, if not most of these classics are required reading, how often did we even get around to giving this unknown guy's piece a try?And furthermore, was this unknown guy - shudder...alive? Let’s face it. In the composer arena, we the living, stand no chance against the deceased (God rest their souls) But by saying “they don’t write ‘em like that anymore,� are we denying ourselves new ground to be broken, doors to be opened, frontiers to be discovered? And isn’t that pioneering spirit just plain ol’ curiosity when it comes right down to it? Well I believe the key lies within the carrying out of these notions that curiosity places in us. It’s climbing the mountain simply because it is there. So, for right now, I’m that unknown guy and I would only urge you to break new ground every day. Lots of trends, ideas, and interests will come and go in your life, but always hang on to that curiosity. It’s what makes the world a smaller neighborhood. Larry Williams.

Full Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1119832 Composed by William Pagan-Perez. Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 54 pages. William Pagan-Perez #721176. Published by William Pagan-Perez (A0.1119832). We Want To Play A Plena! It is a single-movement piece for the Symphony Youth Orchestra by Composer William Pagán-Pérez. The piece is in the key of D Major. Composer Pagán-Pérez followed some teachings organized in Volume I of the Suzuki Methods to compose the piece for the string sections and a 2 or 2.5 grade level for the wind and brass instruments. The key of D Major can be a challenge for the winds and brass (especially for clarinets and trumpets in Bb), but music teachers, conductors, and students will manage the challenges by practicing scales and arpeggios. The Plena is a music genre or a rhythm from the south of Puerto Rico (a territory of the United State in the Caribbean). Percussion students can learn the basic patterns by reading the music notation or by ear (it is very repetitive). Composer Pagán-Pérez used the Plena variation by percussionist Tony Sánchez, Sr. Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn in F, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trombone, Tuba, Cowbell (Small), Maracas, Conga Drums, Tenor Drums or Toms, Percussion (Bass Drum, Sus. Cymbal), Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1167541 Composed by Larry Williams. Contemporary,Jazz,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 210 pages. Larry Andrew Williams #767921. Published by Larry Andrew Williams (A0.1167541). Larry Williams is a musical explorer In the truest sense.His musical life has occurred in layers, starting on trumpet at an early age, then escalating into an active and celebrated career in the music industry as a seasoned and highly sought after professional.Larry's compositions range in style and influence, and have been written for multiple ensemble dimensions, sometimes using instrument configurations that one could only describe as outside the box.This book is not intended as an educational study. For me, it is a perspective of melody, harmony and rhythm from a singular viewpoint, a chapter in the larger work.Larry's musical interests and influences know no boundaries. Like all life's experiences, an individual's quest in music should be constantly shifting, growing, and learning as one always moves forward, and often into the unknown.As an artist and composer, I feel a certain responsibility to the music itself and any motivation or ambition on my part is solely for purposes of further expression of the art form.

Piano Trio,String Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005641 Composed by William Wallace Gilchrist. Arranged by Rudy Volkmann. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 186 pages. Rudy Volkmann #6073867. Published by Rudy Volkmann (A0.1005641). The William Wallace Gilchrist Piano Trio in G Minor is a monumental, and historically significant work. In 1990, while chairman of the music department of Paine College, I spent a week doing research on a project in the Philadelphia Free Library.   In the course of that project, I stumbled upon an unpublished major chamber piece by one of America’s first homegrown Romantic composers, William Wallace Gilchrist (1846-1916).  The find was a vellum (ink on onion skin) working score and parts - working score in that there were changes made on the pages (assumed to be in the composer’s own handwriting) of Gilchrist’s first piano trio. I had other projects at hand, so it was 2005 before I finished editing and annotating the score and parts, presented here.  I encourage the reader to refer to the editorial notes in preparing this piece for performance.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1289747 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 44 pages. Jmsgu3 #880447. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1289747). William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for publishing about ten volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.William Byrd's Fantasias are considered to be highly important. Byrd, an English composer of the Renaissance, played a significant role in pioneering the development of the freely composed fantasia, which became an essential form of Jacobean and later composers. His array of sacred and secular compositions demonstrates a deeply sophisticated musical mind, blending technical prowess and emotional fervor. Byrd is regarded as one of the most prolific composers of the Renaissance, with over 600 of his pieces circulating. Therefore, the Fantasias of William Byrd hold great significance in the history of music.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.999873 Composed by William P. Gorton. 20th Century,Contemporary,Spiritual. Octavo. 2 pages. William P. Gorton #6116317. Published by William P. Gorton (A0.999873). This beautiful, meditative song can serve as a solo for traditional church services, or as wonderful material for a recital or concert. This, and other pieces by William P. Gorton, would be useful study and performance material for any university or conservatory recital by students or faculty, or for a public art song recital. Its theme of suspending work and worry for quiet, contemplative time is certainly apropos for our times! The lyrical, sweet lines and calm accompaniment create a sense of suspension and peace.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970731 Composed by Mike Strand. Contemporary,Jazz,World. Score and parts. 36 pages. Michael M. Strand #4837117. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970731). By Mike Strand, ASCAP I wrote this String Quartet in a composition class at the College of William and Mary in 2010.  It is brief and rich with variety, and it involves a technique of mine called fracturing (see note* below).  This causes the dissonance you'll hear in parts of this work.On one occasion, when I felt stressed, I enjoyed listening to Morton Feldman's String Quartet II (1983), which lasts about 6 hours.  This quiet but lovely music soothed and pacified me.  On the other hand, if you want something to energize and alert you in less than 11 minutes, this quartet may be for you --  whenever you acquire a recording of it by some lucky quartet ensemble.  Have a cup of coffee with it, for insurance!In the meantime, enjoy the audio sample, Movement I of my quartet.  This alone may suffice to get you going, in only two and a half minutes. String Quartet - William and Mary:   Four movements, total time 10:45: I. Allegro moderato (2:32) A tango-like dance movement: Preface, Introduction, A, B, A’, C, Coda (two variations). II. Lento (2:44) Counting to twenty in 5-4, 4-4, and 12-8 time. 5-4 time predominates (five groups of four measures each), then 4-4 (two groups of five measures each) and 12-8 (one group of five measures). Throughout there are 72 counts per minute, with quarter notes counted in the 5-4 and 4-4 time signatures, and with dotted quarter notes counted in the 12-8 time signature. The five measures of 12-8 also introduce the theme for movement III.Fun with three different time signatures! III. Allegro (2:11) Variations on a Scottish-like folk tune and fragments of it. One variation is an example of tonal pointillism. The closing measures are an extended coda based on a transformed version of the original tune. IV. Swing (3:18) West Coast swing tempo for the Introduction and Part A; triple swing tempo for Part B.  Note* on the fracturing technique This is my method to produce systematically new types of dissonance and corresponding modifications and resolutions. Fracturing consists of changing pitches in a melody or chord as follows: (a) Decide on the root note position within the staff or line of music. (b) Represent the applicable chord in half-step notation, with the root given the value 0. (c) Alternatively subtract and add a prescribed number of half steps from, and to, each successive number in the annotated chord (except for the root). (d) Use the new fractured annotation to define the new pitches. The actual or implied root of the chord (tonal center) remains unchanged. The resulting new chord or melody is thus related or resolvable to the parent tonal harmony or chord. Fracturing appears mainly in the first and third movements, with spare use in the second and fourth movements.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1278168 Composed by William Augustus Montgomery. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. 19th Century,Chamber,Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Andrew Lamb #869865. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1278168). Introducing A Dream - a wind quintet arrangement by the Scottish composer William Augustus Montgomery. This arrangement, crafted for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon, brings to life the composer's enchanting melodies in a harmonious ensemble. With an intermediate level of difficulty, A Dream is accessible to a wide range of musicians, making it an ideal choice for church services, concerts, recitals, and educational endeavors. Its evocative nature and melodic richness offer performers an opportunity to showcase their skills while collectively weaving a musical tapestry that's both soothing and invigorating. As an exquisite option for an introductory voluntary, A Dream sets the perfect tone for any occasion. Its Scottish origins add a touch of cultural elegance, while the arrangement's versatility allows it to beautifully complement various settings, evoking emotions and connecting with audiences on a profound level. Whether you're a seasoned quintet seeking to expand your repertoire or an educational ensemble exploring the world of chamber music, A Dream offers an unforgettable musical journey. Elevate your performances with this arrangement, and let the enchanting melodies transport you and your listeners to a realm of musical reverie.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.913233 Composed by James R. Murray, William J. Kirkpatrick, and and Carl Mueller. Arranged by William R Parker III. Christmas. Score. 2 pages. William Parker #6616295. Published by William Parker (A0.913233). This arrangement of Away in a Manger adds a waltz element to this beloved Christmas carol. It is in 3/4 time with a repetitive bass line. The melody is played in 2 octaves. It is an easy and approachable piece for easy piano players.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748587 Composed by SWEET HOUR, William B. Bradbury, and William W. Walford. Arranged by Fritz Stanley. A Cappella,Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 5 pages. MicStanley #6217631. Published by MicStanley (A0.748587). Sweet Hour of Prayer is a classical hymn song in SWEET HOUR tune, composed by William B. Bradbury and the lyrics written by William W. Walford. The song is about the prayer, which is an intensely private affair where one seeks refuge from temptations and trials and pours out the depths of one’s soul before God who already knows our wants and wishes.  Arranged by Fritz Stanley for three-part chorus of female voices (SSA) in a cappella.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1453561 By Hank Williams. By Clarence Williams. Arranged by John Hoesly. Blues,Jazz,Pop. 62 pages. PRS&B #1032785. Published by PRS&B (A0.1453561). MY BUCKET’S GOT A HOLE IN IT- Great old blues tune presented in the style of Count Basie. Rich, thick harmonies. Arrangement for Little Big Band/ Jazz Ensemble. My Bucket's Got a Hole in It has been recorded by various artists, but it's perhaps most famously associated with Country & Western legend, Hank Williams. The song was written by Clarence Williams, and it was recorded by Williams in 1949. Difficulty: Intermediate. Little Big Band- The arrangement is playable with rhythm section (piano/guitar, bass, drums)and 3 to 6 horns. Horns in order of importance: 1st Trumpet (1st Part), Alto Saxophone (2nd Part), Trombone (3rd Part), Tenor Saxophone (4th Part), Baritone Saxophone (5th Part), 2nd Trumpet (6th Part). Includes an optional Vibraphone/Guitar part and alternate parts for the Baritone Saxophone (Trombone), the 2nd Trumpet (Alto Saxophone), and the Trombone (Tenor Saxophone).Also see: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Stand By Me, Yesterday, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Ease On Down The Road, Embraceable You, I’m Gonna Sit Right Down…, In The Mood, Jersey Bounce, Oh, Lady Be Good, Memories Of You, My Buckets Got A Hole In It, Ode To Billy Joe, Stride (based on a theme from Rhapsody In Blue), The Summer Knows, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Where Or When. Arranged by John Hoesly.

Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1502777 By Garth M. Williams. By Garth M. Williams (Socan). Arranged by Garth M. Williams (Socan). Children,Christmas,Contest,Festival,Holiday. Score and part. 6 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #1078444. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.1502777). A beautiful Christmas piece beginning with a new melody and followed by the well known Silent Night.  A great piecefor the young viola player.

String Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1170357 By Garth Williams. By Garth Williams. Arranged by Garth Williams. Baroque,Chamber,Instructional. 6 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #770719. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.1170357). Peak A Boo Ghost is a wonderful piece taken from The Scampering Scarecrow violin book.  It is filled with musical humour for the young violinist.  This particular is written for twoviolins and possesses banter between the two instuments.  A Great piece for two young violinists.

String Ensemble Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1166861 By Garth Williams. By Garth Williams. Arranged by Garth Williams. Baroque,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Instructional. 6 pages. Garth M. Williams (Socan) #767238. Published by Garth M. Williams (Socan) (A0.1166861). Peek A Boo Ghost is a piece highlighted in The Scampering Scarecrow book for string instruments. This piece joins the solo piece for violin, along with Peek A Boo Ghost for young string orchestra.  This piece is enjoyed by teachers and students alike.