E-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549668 Composed by Tcahikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 20 pages. Jmsgu3 #3518995. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549668). Score: 10 pages: solo part: 3 pages, piano part: 6 pages. Duration: 2:22. This famous selection from the Nutcracker Suite is a classic Christmas program favorite.   Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact. Education First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five. The Five The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials. Western Techniques More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature. Influences Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique. Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season. 

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734501 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Jazz. 16 pages. Chicory Music #6051149. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734501). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Flute Quintet / Choir arrangement is written at the Intermediate Level. Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Cello,Clarinet,Cornet,Double Bass,Drum Set,Piano,Piccolo,Trombone,Tuba,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398088 By Gazza's Razztime Orchestra. By Scott Joplin. Arranged by Gary Blake Peterson. Ragtime. 49 pages. Gary Blake Peterson #980865. Published by Gary Blake Peterson (A0.1398088). Scott Joplin's first published piano rag, Original Rags is a charming medley published in 1899 - just 6 months before the Maple Leaf Rag. This arrangement by Gary Blake Peterson is for 13-piece ragtime orchestra: String quartet, plus piccolo, clarinet in Bb, 2 cornets, trombone, tuba, piano, drum set, and double bass.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734496 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Jazz. Score and parts. 20 pages. Chicory Music #6039165. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734496). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Trombone Quintet / Choir arrangement is written at the Advanced Intermediate Level and includes optional Acoustic Bass and Drum Set parts.Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

String Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734504 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. 20th Century,Jazz,Multicultural,Spiritual,World. 20 pages. Chicory Music #6074747. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734504). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This String Quintet / Orchestra arrangement is written at the Intermediate Level.Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734497 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Chicory Music. Jazz. Octavo. 16 pages. Chicory Music #6040659. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734497). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Recorder Quintet / Choir arrangement is written at the Intermediate Level. Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564440 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Joseph Semple. Blues,Jazz,Spiritual,Standards. 9 pages. Joe Semple Music #173837. Published by Joe Semple Music (A0.564440). Hymn To Freedom is one of Oscar Peterson's (1925 - 2007) most well-known compositions. This anthem from the civil rights era blends Peterson's Jazz sensibilities with Gospel and R&B flavours and was influenced and inspired by the hymns and spirituals of his childhood in Montreal. This arrangement for Clarinet Quartet is sure to add some contemporary flair to a traditionally classical ensemble.

Brass Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734493 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Jazz. Score and parts. 20 pages. Chicory Music #6035745. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734493). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Brass Quintet arrangement is written at the Advanced Intermediate Level and includes optional Acoustic Bass and Drum Set parts.Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Brass Ensemble Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734499 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Jazz. Score and parts. 16 pages. Chicory Music #6049333. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734499). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Trumpet Quintet arrangement is written at the Advanced Intermediate Level. Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds

Pedal Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1292193 By Laurie Peterson. By Giacomo Puccini. Arranged by Laurie Peterson. 20th Century,Classical,Opera,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. Laurie Peterson #882783. Published by Laurie Peterson (A0.1292193). This soft, delicate piece from Puccini's famous opera Madama Butterfly has been arranged for pedal harp solo. It is in the key of Bb with a few pedal changes but nothing tricky. It is written for intermediate level and is to be played calmly and peacefully. It's absolutely beautiful!

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734498 By Oscar Peterson. By Oscar Peterson. Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Jazz. 22 pages. Chicory Music #6048293. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734498). Recognized as one of Oscar Peterson's most significant compositions, Hymn to Freedom was written in 1962 and was swiftly embraced by people over the world as the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. The piece was Peterson's first major work and written with encouragement from his producer and dear friend Norman Granz. This Clarinet Quintet arrangement is written at the Advanced Intermediate Level and includes a Clarinet 4 sub part for Alto Clarinet plus Optional Acoustic Bass and Drum Set parts.Performance time is approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Flute Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.840486 Composed by Wilhelm Olof Peterson-Berger. Arranged by Ted R. Marcus. Chamber,Classical,Romantic Period. 14 pages. Ted R. Marcus #3548663. Published by Ted R. Marcus (A0.840486). A delightful arrangement of Wilhelm Peterson-Berger's Lawn Tennis, from Book 1 of Frösöblomster (Flowers from Frösö Island). Frösöblomster is a collection of piano miniatures in the Romantic nationalist style of Grieg, inspired by the composer's summer vacations on rustic Frösö Island in central Sweden. The pieces have remained popular in Sweden for over a century. Peterson-Berger's depiction of a summertime tennis game seems ideally suited for flutes.

Jazz Combo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942959 Composed by Geoffrey Peterson. Jazz. Score and parts. 37 pages. Geoffrey Peterson #5792333. Published by Geoffrey Peterson (A0.942959). The May 17, 1963, issue of Life Magazine featured a photo essay of appalling images taken by the American photographer Charles Moore. The opening paragraph bluntly stated that The pictures on these 11 pages are frightening. They are frightening because of the brutal methods being used by white policemen in Birmingham, Alabama, against Negro demonstrators . . . And they are especially frightening because the gulf between black and white is here visibly deepened. Known as the Birmingham campaign, Moore’s photographs of this senseless brutality sent shockwaves throughout the country and the world of the deeply embedded social and institutional racism and segregation of the South. On May 2, 1963, under direct orders from Birmingham’s then Commissioner of Public Safety, Eugene Bull Connor, all African Americans participating in a nonviolent demonstration organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference were to be subdued with high-pressure water blasts from fire hoses and violently attacked and taunted by police dogs. After seeing Moore’s photos in Life, Andy Warhol created a series of Race Riot paintings using a terrifying image of Moore’s of a man being attacked by a German shepherd in his trademark acrylic and silkscreen process. Interestingly, the title Race Riot is a contradiction because it was in fact a peaceful protest interrupted by the violence of the police. There is a menacing quality to the music that I hope conveys both Moore’s original photo and Warhol’s appropriation.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416918 By The Rolling Stones. By Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. Arranged by Laurie Peterson. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. Score. 13 pages. Laurie Peterson #998490. Published by Laurie Peterson (A0.1416918). This arrangement is for intermedatel level double-strung harp. Included are arrangements for 29x29 and 22x22 (or larger) and both sizes include two keys: C minor and A minor. The double-strung instrument makes it easy to play at a moderately fast tempo and there are several double techniques that make it really fun to play!Once you set the levers, there are no lever changes in the song in either hand!Ranges for 22x22:The range for 22x22 in C minor is G below middle C to 2 C's above middle C. A fully levered double is needed.The range for 22x22 in A minor is G below middle C to 2 C's above middle C. Sharping levers needed only in the right hand: F# and G# above middle C and G# below middle C.Ranges for 29x29:The range for 29x29 in C minor is 2 G's below middle C to 2 C's above middle C. A fully levered double is needed. Sharping levers to set in the right hand only: A-natural and B-natural above middle C and B-natural below middle C. The range for 29x29 in A minor is 2 A's below middle C to 2 A's above middle C. Needed sharps: F# and G# above middle C and G# below middle C.