Par HARVEY JONATHAN. Predominantly hushed and serene, Plainsongs for Peace and Light proved to be Jonathan Harvey’s final work. It sees Harvey re-examining the very fundamentals of his craft – superimposing lines of plainsong, relishing the simple clash of note againstnote and creating rich, otherworldly sonorities through an elaborate use of canon. Harvey was a composer who always embraced and so…

Until the launch of the Flying V and Explorer in 1958 electric guitars were supposed to look like...guitars. Suddenly Gibson turned conventional design upside down almost literally by using straight lines and angular body shapes changing the way electrics could look and in the process creating a set of rare future collectables.Flying V Explorer Firebird tells the story of those first pecu…

With its heartfelt message and appealing gospel flavor Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom has been embraced by choirs throughout the world. This band arrangement matches the classic version arranged by Paul Read and can be performed as a stand-alone band piece or combined with the choir for an impressive music department finale.

The Climb from Hannah Montana - The Movie has been a mega-hit for Miley Cyrus. Its message of persistence in overcoming life's challenges has been embraced by all generations. This is an easy arrangement and is appropriate programming for any occasion.

Soulful songs and powerful techniques from a master bluesman. Blues fans and players worldwide have embraced the haunting soulful sounds of the Mississippi Delta. Hans Theessink a masterful player singer and performer teaches the powerful Guitar styles that he learned first-hand from traditional players in the American south. Hans' passion for the blues is clear as he details the tunings …

Par GOODALL HOWARD. A beautiful cycle of six loosely interwoven movements for solo Harp or Piano and Upper Voices, by Howard Goodall. Although the story of the Nativity lies at the core of this work- celebrating Motherhood and the different moods that might be embraced by a lullaby- it also explores associated secular issues of homelessness, displacement and flight, showing the relevance that this…

Alun Hoddinott was born in Glamorganshire in 1929. His compositional talents developed early and he won a university scholarship at the age of sixteen. In 1951 he was appointed Lecturer in Music at the Welsh College of Music and Drama; he later became lecturer at University College Cardiff and was made Professor and Head of Department there in 1967. Hoddinott achieved a mastery of composition wh…

from Testament of Praise-Testament of Praise the cantata tribute to Charles Wesley is the source of this special anthem by Joseph Martin. The Gaelic tune “Bunessan” is married to the classic Wesley text “Love Divine All LovesExcelling” and the combination is amazing. This beloved tune will be quickly embraced by the hearts of all who hear it. The inspired orchestration fr…

This Orchestral score and instrumental parts have been arranged by Frank Naylor for school and amateur Orchestras. This set includes a conductor’s score and instrumental parts as well as Piano accompaniment elementary Violin Alto and Tenor Saxophone and 3rd Violin. With the composition of the Thunder and Lightning Polka Johann Strauss completed the elevation of the polka from an Eastern Eur…

William Mathias was born in Whitland Dyfed. He studied at the University College of Wales and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1970-1988 he was Head of the Music Department at the University College of North Wales Bangor. Mathias musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad…

Combo Accompaniment Parts-One of Oscar Petersons most heartfelt compositions this song has been embraced by choirs throughout the world for its inspirational lyrics and the simplicity and directness of the melodies and harmonies as derived from the great heritage of theAfrican American spiritual. Duration: ca. 4:45

as Narrative of National Martyrdom-Chopin's Second Ballade Op. 38 is frequently performed and takes only seven or so minutes to play. Yet the work remains very poorly understood—disagreement prevails on issues from its tonic and two-key structure to its posited relationship with the poems of Adam Mickiewicz. Chopin's Polish Ballade is a reexamination and close analysis of this famous work …

This #1 pop hit from 1984 by Foreigner is one of the band's best known songs and remains an enduring radio favorite. A new generation of fans embraced Mariah Carey's cover of the song in 2009 making it a fabulous programming choice for choirs of all levels! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (flu 1-2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration…

Score and Parts-This treatment has been done for strings alone with an optional part for harp. The original key of F has been retained and the optional harp part is embraced by the celli in definitive sections. This arrangement is playable by advancing ensembles with expanded use of rhythms ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered. Includes viola T.C. parts and optio…