In Little Seeds you will find new hymns from my heart. My devotional life is given to you in my hymnwriting. During the past three years I have been writing songs for the unity of the church - songs reminding us of our baptism. I have been writing biblical story hymns for lesser-known characters. I have written paperless songs that may be easily memorized. I set a Rumi poem. There are new hymns for Christian missions from everywhere to everywhere. You will find new texts and musical settings for folk songs from around the world. I hope I have treated these with the love and respect they deserve. You will find alternate arrangements of some songs that may be useful in different settings. Lim Swee Hong composed three tunes for this collection at my request. I am also pleased to include Lianne Tan's first published hymn tune in Little Seeds

Flute Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.971639 Composed by Jeffrey Hoover. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 9 pages. Musicart Publications #4102953. Published by Musicart Publications (A0.971639). For solo (unaccompanied) flute.  In three movements, total duration 7:45. Concerto in Horror is inspired by HP Lovecraft's writing in the science fiction-horror genre 1. Angles in Dreams ( The Dreams in the Witch-House), 2. Dark City (about Arkham), and 3. Unspeakable! (The Call of Cthulhu). The playing techniques include both traditional and extended techniques for expressive purposes: harmonics, flutter tongue, residual tones, multiphonics, and altered fingers. HP Lovecraft (1890-1937) wrote numerous works set in rural Western Massachusetts, in settings he imaginatively created and used throughout his writing career. His writings were highly influential in the early 20th century and have enjoyed a resurgence of popularity. Jeffrey Hoover's compositions- music ranging from soloist to symphony orchestra -have received recognition through the prestigious Trieste prize, the international Luigi Russolo competition, awards from Mu Phi Epsilon, the Lancaster Fine Arts Festival, grants, publications fellowships and more than 20 commissions. He is a member of the ACME roster of Mu Phi Epsilon, recognized for distinguished achievement as a composer. One unique aspect of Hoover’s work is when he combines composition with his paintings, creating synergetic art that intrigues and captivate audiences and performers alike. His paintings are seen in exhibitions and in concerts where his paintings are projected while musicians perform his music. Hoover’s background as a performer includes both classical and jazz music, as saxophonist and conductor. His book The Arts and Society: Making New Worlds is published by Kendall Hunt Publishing.Hoover was born on September 11, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana. He holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Composition and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts) from Texas Tech University, as well as a M.M. and Bch.Sc. from Ball State University. His career in higher education has included both faculty and arts administration appointments.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933694 Composed by T. J. Williams, J. S. Bach. Arranged by Leandro Bizama. Baroque,Christian,Concert,Sacred. Score and parts. 93 pages. Leandro Bizama Music #3420423. Published by Leandro Bizama Music (A0.933694). A dramatic juxtaposition of the hymn Once to Every Man and Nation with excerpts from the Prelude in C minor by Bach's renown The Well Tempered Clavier. The pipe organ part, which is just as playable on a synthesizer as a real pipe organ, quotes straight from Bach's hand to add to the power of the hymn. With accessible writing but an impressive ensemble sound, this can be an exciting piece in your next program. Suitable for High School, advanced Middle School ensembles, church or community wind ensembles, Once to Every Man introduces the famous writings of Bach's keyboard works to the modern avenue of Concert Band. And just like Bach did in his prelude, this arrangement reaches a stirring finale in the major key, and will quickly be loved by audiences and performers alike.For more info about the arranger visit www.leandrobizama.com

Soprano voice and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8994-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. National Songs/Patriotic. 39 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8994-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8994-E). English.A collection of songs based upon the writings of Will Cather and Carl Sandburg. Originally conceived as a set, but pieces may also used individually. The Sandberg texts which connect the Cather poems are all excerpted from the poem “Prairie.� The music and the Sandburg writing is personal, narrative and expressive and contrasts with Cather’s style of descriptive imagery.

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532391 Composed by Enrique Granados. Arranged by Klas Krantz. 20th Century,Concert. Individual part. 4 pages. Amadeus Music #6064877. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.532391). Erik Satie (1866-1925) was a French composer and pianist. Starting with his first composition in. Satie was introduced as a gymnopedist in 1887, shortly before writing his most famous compositions, the Gymnopedies (1888). In addition to his body of music, Satie also left a remarkable set of writings, having contributed work for a range of publications. Satie was a colourful figure in the early 20th century Parisian avant-garde. He was a precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, repetitive music and the Theatre of the Absurd.

Instrumental Duet Cello,Guitar,Instrumental Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.532392 Composed by E. Satie. Arranged by Klas Krantz. 20th Century,Concert. Score and parts. 4 pages. Amadeus Music #6064881. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.532392). Erik Satie (1866-1925) was a French composer and pianist. Starting with his first composition in. Satie was introduced as a gymnopedist in 1887, shortly before writing his most famous compositions, the Gymnopedies (1888). In addition to his body of music, Satie also left a remarkable set of writings, having contributed work for a range of publications. Satie was a colourful figure in the early 20th century Parisian avant-garde. He was a precursor to later artistic movements such as minimalism, repetitive music and the Theatre of the Absurd.

Contralto voice and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8970-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. National Songs/Patriotic. 39 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8970-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8970-E). English.A collection of songs based upon the writings of Will Cather and Carl Sandburg. Originally conceived as a set, but pieces may also used individually. The Sandberg texts which connect the Cather poems are all excerpted from the poem “Prairie.� The music and the Sandburg writing is personal, narrative and expressive and contrasts with Cather’s style of descriptive imagery.

Small Ensemble Flute,Keyboard,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1005681 Composed by Grace Joy Reid. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 9 pages. Creating Music Joy #6197023. Published by Creating Music Joy (A0.1005681). My original song, Poe's Christmas Eve Carousel Ride, is a microtonal melody for Celesta and/or Flute/Voice, based on Edgar Allan Poe's Evening Star.I imagined Edgar Allan Poe sitting on one of the carousel horses as it was going around and around. While this was happening, he was looking up at the night sky and thought about how much he liked the evening star better than the moon's light. (The celesta is known for its recognized sound in Tchaikovsky's, The Nutcracker Suite, The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.). I figured out how to put it in a quartal tone key in Finale, thanks to Google. I used quartal tones in the left hand, so it's a blend of a tonal melodic line in an atonal landscape.  Edgar Allan Poe had a horrific life. His father abandoned his family when he was young. His mother died when he was a child. After he was adopted, although not legally, he had a falling out with his foster father, who alienated him and didn't let him know that his foster mother was dying. But, he did inform him after she died. Edgar married his cousin, Virginia Clem, who was 13 and he was 26. She died 11 years into their marriage due to tuberculosis. Thus, some writers say that all of his writings have a beautiful woman who died in his stories. He lost all of the women who loved him in his life. When you see his portrait, he has sad eyes, as someone who has suffered much. But, his writing has lived well beyond his lifetime of misery and heartache.  My song symbolizes, not only Poe's poem, but his life, as very difficult, yet beautiful.  With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion. Edgar Allan Poe.  Warning:  Before purchasing this music, make sure that you know how to use quartal tones in your keyboard.  

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1435022 By Ivajla Kirova. By KEYA. 21st Century,Classical,New Age. Score. 8 pages. The Noise Factory #1015125. Published by The Noise Factory (A0.1435022). This was inspired by the story of a homeless man my grandmother met in her neighbourhood when she was young. Everyone thought he was insane but my grandmother did not think so since he always carried poetry writings and artworks with him wherever he went. My grandmother befriended him and during one of their conversations on the street he told her that he spent his life writing poems, drew portraits of the women he loved, and acknowledges that “life is nothing but a dream”. One day this homeless man disappeared and it wasn’t until a few weeks later that he was rumoured to have passed away one rainy night inside an abandoned house which was his childhood home. This piece intends to describe that man’s thoughts and feelings during his final moments: his lifetime memories, his final acceptance, and true inner peace before saying goodbye to this world.

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859668 Composed by Sydney Stevens. Folk,New Age,Pop. 7 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #2959571. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859668). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comBack to the Heart: Emotional, heartfelt piano/vocal composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Sheet music arrangement is for piano/vocal/chords. From Album: Cycles of Life Theme: Going away, the sister that I know. Estrangement from someone who was once close. Mood: Serious, reflective, sad, emotionally moving. Musical Traits: Simple left hand piano, right hand reflects vocal part. Performance Time: 3:50 Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusic More Links: www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113a BIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. She began piano lessons at the age of 8, and started composing shortly thereafter.Stevens approaches her compositions as an artist. She paints musical portraits of the things that bring meaning to life: relationship to living things, emotional healing, discovering what matters most and honoring that as best we are able. Stevens' beautiful piano-based music aligns one with their own heart. Although some of her music can be described as New Age, her roots are heavily based in classical and jazz. Her study of classical composition makes her music more complex than some New Age music. Her music has been likened to the impressionistic composers such as Claude Debussy. Sydney's formal training is also reflected in her ability to compose for orchestral instruments. Her latest release, Cycles of Life, was solely recorded and produced by Sydney, programming all of the virtual instruments.Sydney has a great love for jazz. Keith Jarrett was an influence on her with his innovative and improvisational piano recordings and performances. She was particularly impressed with the freedom of style he portrayed in his performances. Bill Evans was something Sydney heard played as a young child. Where her mother was a classical pianist, her father was a jazz pianist. Perhaps that's why some of Sydney’s music can be described as a crossover between classical and jazz--remnants from those early years. Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins were big inspirations for Sydney's songwriting. She was especially drawn to the deeply emotional lyrics in many of their songs.Cycles of Life, the title track from Sydney's current release, was composed for her late step dad. The song is about the cycle of birth and death: Cycles of life go on, yet we carry all that we've known and loved through the ages. Time, another track on Sydney's current release, is a song about how time passes more quickly when we are doing something we cherish. Brian's Song, inspired by the loss of her father-in-law, reflects: All that really matters is the way we fill our heart, and the ways that it has loved. Dawn, a track from Sydney's album Seasons, is a beautiful piano-based instrumental with light string background. It portrays that very peaceful hour as the sun slowly lights up the world -- the hour of dawn.Sydney is a poet. She sees the world through a heart that feels the joy and sorrow of the world and those she meets. Her gift is the ability to transfer that emotion into music. Listening to her music is like taking a journey. She delves into depths of emotion, often taking the listener to places that can be difficult to go without the comfort of a beautiful song to accompany them.In addition to being a prolific.

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859665 Composed by Sydney Stevens. Folk,New Age,Pop. 10 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #2959555. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859665). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comAlleys: Deeply heartfelt piano/vocal composed by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Sheet music is arranged for piano/vocal/chords. From Album: Cycles of Life Theme: Coming into one's own: Alleys,  back roads of our lives they find us.. Mood: Contemplative, soulful. Nurturing one's own strength. Musical Traits: Major key that modulates into a minor interlude. Right hand reflects the vocal line. Performance Time: 5:07 Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links: www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY:Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. She began piano lessons at the age of 8, and started composing shortly thereafter.Stevens approaches her compositions as an artist. She paints musical portraits of the things that bring meaning to life: relationship to living things, emotional healing, discovering what matters most and honoring that as best we are able. Stevens' beautiful piano-based music aligns one with their own heart. Although some of her music can be described as New Age, her roots are heavily based in classical and jazz. Her study of classical composition makes her music more complex than some New Age music. Her music has been likened to the impressionistic composers such as Claude Debussy. Sydney's formal training is also reflected in her ability to compose for orchestral instruments. Her latest release, Cycles of Life, was solely recorded and produced by Sydney, programming all of the virtual instruments.Sydney has a great love for jazz. Keith Jarrett was an influence on her with his innovative and improvisational piano recordings and performances. She was particularly impressed with the freedom of style he portrayed in his performances. Bill Evans was something Sydney heard played as a young child. Where her mother was a classical pianist, her father was a jazz pianist. Perhaps that's why some of Sydney’s music can be described as a crossover between classical and jazz--remnants from those early years. Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins were big inspirations for Sydney's songwriting. She was especially drawn to the deeply emotional lyrics in many of their songs.Cycles of Life, the title track from Sydney's current release, was composed for her late step dad. The song is about the cycle of birth and death: Cycles of life go on, yet we carry all that we've known and loved through the ages. Time, another track on Sydney's current release, is a song about how time passes more quickly when we are doing something we cherish. Brian's Song, inspired by the loss of her father-in-law, reflects: All that really matters is the way we fill our heart, and the ways that it has loved. Dawn, a track from Sydney's album Seasons, is a beautiful piano-based instrumental with light string background. It portrays that very peaceful hour as the sun slowly lights up the world -- the hour of dawn.Sydney is a poet. She sees the world through a heart that feels the joy and sorrow of the world and those she meets. Her gift is the ability to transfer that emotion into music. Listening to her music is like taking a journey. She delves into depths of emotion, often taking the listener to places that can be difficult to go without the comfort of a beautiful song to.

Alto Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859710 Composed by Sydney Stevens. Children,Country,Folk,New Age. 31 pages. Sydney Stevens, Water Music #5954113. Published by Sydney Stevens, Water Music (A0.859710). Contact: sydneystevenspianostudio@gmail.comTumbleweed: Gentle folk-based piano/vocal by Sydney Stevens (ASCAP). Arrangement is for piano/vocal/chords/Vln I, II. Full score and part scores included with download.Sounds like: Dar Williams, Rose Polenzani, Christina PerriFrom Album: Cycles of Life   Theme: I am a tumbleweed tumbling todayMood: Gentle, warm, emotional, comforting, innocent.Musical Traits: Simple, broken chords in the left hand piano along with right hand melody that reflects the vocal line.Performance Time: 3:17Sydney Stevens music is available on: Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, AllMusicMore Links:www.sydneystevenswatermusic.comhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-stevens-532a113aBIOGRAPHY: Sydney Stevens began writing melodies on the piano before she could reach the pedals. Her earliest memory was watching her mother play classical piano. She began piano lessons at the age of 8, and started composing shortly thereafter. Stevens approaches her compositions as an artist. She paints musical portraits of the things that bring meaning to life: relationship to living things, emotional healing, discovering what matters most and honoring that as best we are able. Stevens' beautiful piano-based music aligns one with their own heart. Although some of her music can be described as New Age, her roots are heavily based in classical and jazz. Her study of classical composition makes her music more complex than some New Age music. Her music has been likened to the impressionistic composers such as Claude Debussy. Sydney's formal training is also reflected in her ability to compose for orchestral instruments. Her latest release, Cycles of Life, was solely recorded and produced by Sydney, programming all of the virtual instruments.Sydney has a great love for jazz. Keith Jarrett was an influence on her with his innovative and improvisational piano recordings and performances. She was particularly impressed with the freedom of style he portrayed in his performances. Bill Evans was something Sydney heard played as a young child. Where her mother was a classical pianist, her father was a jazz pianist. Perhaps that's why some of Sydney’s music can be described as a crossover between classical and jazz--remnants from those early years. Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins were big inspirations for Sydney's songwriting. She was especially drawn to the deeply emotional lyrics in many of their songs.Cycles of Life, the title track from Sydney's current release, was composed for her late step dad. The song is about the cycle of birth and death: Cycles of life go on, yet we carry all that we've known and loved through the ages. Time, another track on Sydney's current release, is a song about how time passes more quickly when we are doing something we cherish. Brian's Song, inspired by the loss of her father-in-law, reflects: All that really matters is the way we fill our heart, and the ways that it has loved. Dawn, a track from Sydney's album Seasons, is a beautiful piano-based instrumental with light string background. It portrays that very peaceful hour as the sun slowly lights up the world -- the hour of dawn.Sydney is a poet. She sees the world through a heart that feels the joy and sorrow of the world and those she meets. Her gift is the ability to transfer that emotion into music. Listening to her music is like taking a journey. She delves into depths of emotion, often taking the listener to places that can be difficult to go without the comfort of a beautiful song to accompany them.In addition to being a prolific composer, Stevens runs a b.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781349 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4845645. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781349). This lovely unison (or solo) Christmas song is perfect for children's choirs-- use it in your Christmas Pageant, Advent services, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the story of the angel who visits Joseph to tell him that Mary is expecting God's Son (Matthew 1:18-25), reminds us to trust in God, and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices. The simple melody and bridge is easy to learn, even for very young children, and there is an optional easy counterpoint near the end of the song for added excitement. Approximate performance time: 2:36. Also available for 2 part choirs.This is one song from the complete children's musical That's How The Story Goes - also available here.Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781344 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Christmas. Octavo. 8 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4834693. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781344). This upbeat original SAB Christmas song is perfect for youth choirs (or adult choirs looking for something fun and fresh!) -- perfect for Christmas concerts and services. It tells the Christmas story in a bluesy, gospel style, and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices (Soprano Eb4-Eb5; Alto Bb3-C5; Baritone Bb2-C4). It also features an optional gospel-style descant near the end of the song. Approximate performance time: 1.51. (Also available for Unison Choirs, 2-part choirs, SATB and SSA Choirs!)Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781343 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4831381. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781343). This upbeat original 2-part Christmas song is perfect for children's or youth choirs-- use it in your Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the Christmas story in a bluesy, gospel style, and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices. The simple melody and bridge is easy to learn, even for young children, plus it features an optional easy counterpoint near the end of the song. Approximate performance time: 1.51. (Also available for Unison, SSA, SAB, and SATB Choirs!)This is one song from the complete children's musical That's How The Story Goes - also available at Sheet Music Plus S0.661113Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.