Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.548504

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christian,Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Jmsgu3 #3387401. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548504).

The First Noel arranged for Tenor Sax & Piano with new harmony for the final verse.

Origins

The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is just a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Alto Sax Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive.

Stainer

Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s.  Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol.  Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.

Diatonic Function

The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really ends.

Political Context

The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols. Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.

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Bassoon,Cello - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1110212

By Daniel Kelley. By Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. 19th Century,20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Instructional. 46 pages. Last Resort Music Publishing #712547. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing (A0.1110212).

52231 Part 3 Cello or Bassoon Featuring works by Gounod, Rossini, Sousa, Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak and many more! Each volume is arranged in progressive order of difficulty. This series is designed to progress to the level of the Music for Three series. The keyboard/guitar part encompasses both parts 2 and 3. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano trio, or an entire trio can play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played. Table of Contents Tango in D from Suite Espana, Op. 165 #2 (Albeniz) Minuet in D minor from The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook (Bach) Minuet from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook (Bach) Musette from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook (Bach) Toreador Song from Carmen (Bizet) Hatikva based on an Eastern European Folk Tune (Cohen & Imber) Daisy Bell (A bicycle Built for Two) (Dacre) Funiculi Funicula (Denza) Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op. 55 #4 (Dvorak) Opening Chorus from H.M.S. Pinafore (Gilbert & Sullivan) When A Felon's Not Engaged in His Employment-Pirates of Penzance (Gilbert & Sullivan) Ballet from Faust (Gounod) Soldier's Chorus from Faust (Gounod) Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, 4 movements (Grieg) Andante from Symphony #101 in D, The Clock (Haydn) Tarantella (Italian Traditional) Villa from The Merry Widow (Lehar) La Ci Darem La Mano from Don Giovanni (Mozart) Menuetto from Symphony #40 in G Minor, K. 550 (Mozart) Minuet from Don Giovanni (Mozart) Minuet in F, K. 2 (Mozart) Waltzing Doll Poupee Valsante from 7 Marionettes, #2 (Poldini) William Tell Overture (Rossini) The Elephant from Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saens) Semper Fidelis March (Sousa) Washington Post, The March (Sousa) Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 (Strauss) Light Calvary Overture (Suppe) Gavotte from the opera Mignon (Thomas) Trio Sonata in D, RV93 for lute & strings, 3 movements (Vivaldi) Create your own ensemble - List of Available Parts: 52211 Part 1 Flute or Oboe or Violin 52213 Part 1 Clarinet in Bb 52215 Part 1 Alto Sax in Eb 52221 Part 2 Flute or Oboe or Violin *DD 52222 Part 2 Viola 52223 Part 2 Clarinet or Trumpet in Bb 52225 Part 2 Tenor Sax in Bb 52231 Part 3 Cello or Bassoon *DD 52233 Part 3 Bass Clarinet in Bb 52235 Part 3 Baritone Sax in Eb 52240 Keyboard or Guitar 52299 Score (Parts 1-3 in C) All available on SheetMusicPlus and www.lastresortmusic.com Published by Last Resort Music Publishing www.lastresortmusic.com.

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

SKU: A0.787610

By Andy Williams. By Antonio Carlos Jobim. Arranged by Gaili Schoen for UperHandsPiano.com. Jazz,Latin. Score. 2 pages. UpperHandsPiano.com #3548117. Published by UpperHandsPiano.com (A0.787610).

We hope you enjoy this easy-to-read gorgeous arrangement of the gorgeous and sexy Bossa Nova, Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars). Everyone who sings it changes the rhythm and lyrics a bit. We wrote it out so that the rhythm is easier to read, but still retains the cool bossa rhythm! In addition to our mp3, you might want to watch Astrud Gilberto's and Diana Krall's versions on Youtube.com to get an idea of some variations on the rhythm and lyrics.

Upper Hands Piano creates arrangements that are easy to play with beautiful chords. For free monthly sheet music and important piano practice tips, follow our blog at http://blog.upperhandspiano.com. You can find our Upper Hands Piano method books for adults 50+ and Songs of the Seasons books on our website: https://www.upperhandspiano.com
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C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1310978

By Andy Williams. By Antonio Carlos Jobim and Gene Lees. Arranged by Hollywood Charts. Jazz,Latin,Pop. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. Hollywood Charts #899953. Published by Hollywood Charts (A0.1310978).

Dive into the soothing, melodious world of Bossa Nova with this detailed lead sheet transcription of Corcovado, a hallmark collaboration between the legendary Stan Getz and the master of Brazilian music, João Gilberto. Originally penned by the iconic Antonio Carlos Jobim, Corcovado (often known as Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars in English) is a hymn to the serene beauty of Rio de Janeiro's famous mountain and the intimate romance of a starlit night.

Emanating a gentle allure with its intimate interplay between voice, saxophone, and guitar, Corcovado stands as a testament to the timeless charm of Bossa Nova.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.527613

Composed by Johnny Mandel. Arranged by Diego Marani. Contemporary,Film/TV,Instructional,Jazz,Pop. Score and parts. 9 pages. Diego Marani #3019143. Published by Diego Marani (A0.527613).

The Shadow of Your Smile, also known as Love Theme from The Sandpiper, is a popular song. The music was written by Johnny Mandel with the lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. The song was introduced in the 1965 film The Sandpiper, with a trumpet solo by Jack Sheldon and later became a minor hit for Tony Bennett (Johnny Mandel arranged and conducted his version as well). It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2004 the song finished at #77 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs poll of the top tunes in American cinema.
Well-known versions of the song were recorded by Barbra Streisand (on her 1965 album My Name Is Barbra, Two...), singer Shirley Bassey (on her 1966 album I've Got a Song for You), Andy Williams, Chris Montez, Percy Faith, Rita Reys, Al Martino, Perry Como, Nancy Sinatra, Astrud Gilberto, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra.

This arrangement for brass quartet includes the followings parts: Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Trombone or F Horn, Tuba. It is suitable for repertoire, classroom and recital.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.527615

Composed by Johnny Mandel. Arranged by Diego Marani. Film/TV,Instructional,Jazz,Pop,Standards. Score and parts. 8 pages. Diego Marani #3022407. Published by Diego Marani (A0.527615).

The Shadow of Your Smile, also known as Love Theme from The Sandpiper, is a popular song. The music was written by Johnny Mandel with the lyrics written by Paul Francis Webster. The song was introduced in the 1965 film The Sandpiper, with a trumpet solo by Jack Sheldon and later became a minor hit for Tony Bennett (Johnny Mandel arranged and conducted his version as well). It won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year and the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In 2004 the song finished at #77 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs poll of the top tunes in American cinema.
Well-known versions of the song were recorded by Barbra Streisand (on her 1965 album My Name Is Barbra, Two...), singer Shirley Bassey (on her 1966 album I've Got a Song for You), Andy Williams, Chris Montez, Percy Faith, Rita Reys, Al Martino, Perry Como, Nancy Sinatra, Astrud Gilberto, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Sarah Vaughan and Frank Sinatra.

This arrangement for string quartet includes the following parts: Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello. It is suitable for repertoire, classroom and recital.

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.861961

Composed by Mark O'Connor. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk. Score and parts. 162 pages. Mark O'Connor Musik International #6209399. Published by Mark O'Connor Musik International (A0.861961).

Americana Symphony Variations on Appalachia Waltz (brass parts – symphony orchestra) MO164J-P

Brass Parts (score and parts available)

Music by Mark O’Connor

162 pages – 33:00 minutes in length

 

Americana Symphony Variations on Appalachia Waltz

For Large Symphony Orchestra

3333/4331/timp/perc/pno/harp+strings

Composed and orchestrated by Mark O’Connor

 

1st Movement: Brass Fanfare: Wide Open Spaces

2nd Movement: New World Fanciful Dance

3rd Movement: Different Paths Towards Home

4th Movement: Open Plains Hoedown

5th Movement: Soaring Eagle, Setting Sun

6th Movement: Theme: Splendid Horizons

Note: Any movement or combination of the movements can be singled out or re-organized for performance. Most any order of movements is acceptable. Suggestions for consideration included I., II., III., and IV., all recommended as stand alone pieces. Most an order of movements is acceptable. The composition was designed for maximum flexibility. Three or four movements combine to make a shorter variation Symphony.

 

What is American Classical music? This CD contains Mark O'Connor's latest orchestral works: Americana Symphony Variations on Appalachia Waltz(2006) and Concerto No. 6 Old Brass (2003). Sony Classical//BMG label director Gilbert Hetherwick explains; Dvorak and Copland painted symphonic landscapes using melodies inspired by the Americana tradition, and Mark O'Connor actually comes from that tradition itself. He's lived it every day of his life. And you hear it in every note of his Americana Symphony. For the majority of his solo career, O'Connor has dedicated himself to composing for orchestra: he has written six full-length concertos, several orchestral suites and string orchestra compositions, and most recently his first Symphony.

David Wallace, Juilliard School faculty member and Senior Teaching Artist with the New York Philharmonic, comments on the overall characteristics of O'Connor's music: The Americana Symphony combines historical narrative with classical and folk variation principles. The Symphony contains instrumental virtuosity, rhythmic drive, poignant lyricism, and probing counterpoint. With the Americana Symphony, Mark O'Connor provides his answer to a question that has intrigued U. S. composers since the debut of Dvorak's New World Symphony in 1892: How do you write the great American Symphony?

William Intrilligator, artistic director of the Dubuque Symphony, conducted one of the first performances of the Americana Symphony: Very few pieces of new music have the same emotional and visceral effect as this Symphony, he writes. It has such power and beauty, and these traits are expressed in original ways that are pure O'Connor and truly American.

Marin Alsop, artistic director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and this recording's conductor of the Americana Symphony, calls the Symphony simply A hit!

 

Original music printed from the composer’s manuscripts.

Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark O’Connor

using Finale on Apple Macintosh 2006 - 2007

 

Composed by Mark O’Connor

Commissioned by: Cabrillo Music Festival and Marin Alsop, Colorado Symphony, Dubuque Symphony, Fargo Moorhead Symphony, Fox Valley Symphony, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium, Imperial Symphony, Reading Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Rockford Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Symphony Silicon Valley, Youngstown Youth Symphony.

 

Can be heard on Americana Symphony! OMAC Records

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop