Small Ensemble Ukulele - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.810045

Composed by Erik Satie. Arranged by Michael P. Walker. 20th Century,Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 75 pages. Michael P Walker #6358131. Published by Michael P Walker (A0.810045).

Here are compositions by Eric Satie who combined the simple, tuneful melodies of Parisian nightlife with the snappiness of American Jazz, Satie created a new style of musical burlesque which made a lasting impression on many contemporary composers.   Transcribed for the baritone ukulele or low G ukelele. Most are also playable on the tenor and soprano ukulele and, of course, they may all be played on the guitar.

 Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced Performers

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.490426

By ABBA. By Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. Film/TV,Pop,Rock. Score and Parts. 79 pages. John Ivor Holland #106350. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.490426).

Available for concert bands for the first time, the legendary Eurovision winner from 1974, faithfully arranged from the original ABBA recording and featuring a short fanfare (optional) based on the 17th century Charpentier tune used as the European Broadcasting Union anthem, heard at every Eurovision Song Contest. Transport your audiences back to Brighton, UK, to that fateful night which introduced ABBA to the world and when 'Waterloo' became a global megahit, not just in the charts but now, of course, in the smash hit musical 'Mamma Mia!'.

Small Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.956662

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Catriona Melville-Mason. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 127 pages. C Melville-Mason #6735335. Published by C Melville-Mason (A0.956662).

This is an arrangement of Mendelssohn’s overture The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave), intended for a medium-sized woodwind group of perhaps 20 – 30 players.  It has been categorised as ‘advanced’, as the length and tempo of the work make it quite challenging.  However, provided the main parts are covered by competent players, those with less experience can either double, judiciously omitting any problem sections, or opt for the appropriate ‘easier’ add-on part.

This is great fun to attempt, even if your ensemble may not manage it up to performance standard!

The piece is scored for the following instrumentation:

Essential Parts:

Part 1: Flute

Part 2: Flute

Part 3: Oboe

Part 4: Clarinet in B-flat

Part 5: Clarinet in B-flat (contains essential divisi, so minimum of 2 players essential)

Part 6: Clarinet in B-flat

Part 7: Clarinet in B-flat  OR          Part 7: Alto Saxophone

Part 8: Alto Saxophone

Part 9: Alto Saxophone

Part 10: Bassoon              OR          Part 10: Bass Clarinet in B-flat (low C instrument essential)

 

Optional add-ons:

 

Easier Flute/Oboe

Low Clarinet in B-flat

Easier Alto Saxophone

Easier Tenor Saxophone

Mini-Bassoon in F (an extra, NOT an easy, part)

Easier Bassoon

 

Mendelssohn visited Scotland in 1829 and, after a tour of the Highlands, travelled by steamer from Fort William to Oban and thence to the Hebridean island of Mull.  From there, he made the short boat trip to the small island of Staffa, to visit Fingal’s Cave – a sea cave formed of hexagonal basalt columns, with a highly intriguing natural acoustic.

The Hebrides overture was inspired by this segment of Mendelssohn’s Scottish travels.  The work is an early example of a tone poem: a musical representation of the scenery, wind and weather of the Scottish Hebridean islands, reflecting their sudden and infinite changeability.

After some revisions, the overture received its first performance in May 1832 and remains a favourite with audiences to this day.  It has been central in establishing – and sustaining – the popularity of Fingal’s Cave as a tourist destination.

This arrangement was originally created for a woodwind course held on another Scottish island – Skye, which is the largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1371218

By Rachel J Peters. By Rachel J Peters. 21st Century,Broadway,Classical,Comedy,Musical/Show,Opera. Score. 237 pages. Rachel J Peters #955471. Published by Rachel J Peters (A0.1371218).

Libretto by Royce Vavrek, based on and further inspired by Mermaid in the Jar by Sheila Heti.

This triptych of short chamber operas (Mermaid in the Jar, Prairie Dogs, and Fine and Dandy) takes place entirely within an eleven-year-old Girl’s bedroom as she overhears her parents’ volatile conversations. Over the course of a few days, a mermaid, a family of stuffed prairie dogs, and singing groups of chicken pox and shingles force her to confront what it means to care for others and be cared for herself.

INSTRUMENTATION: 1.0.1 (doubling BCl.).1.bar.sax/0.0.1.0/pft-perc (1)-harp-ukulele (doubling banjo)/1.0.0.1.1 (Full orchestra score and parts will need to be rented separately.)
DURATION: 90 minutes
PAGES: 237
WORLD PREMIERE: Oberlin Conservatory, Winter 2020.
NOTE: All performances of this work require separate permission and licensing. Any performance without a license is a violation of copyright. To obtain performance rights, please contact the composer at rachel@racheljpeters.com.

Lever Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1500755

By Nino Rota. By Eddie Snyder, Larry Kusik, and Nino Rota. Arranged by Cara Smuts, Carrie Tollett, and Kevin Smuts. Film/TV,Romantic Period. Score. 5 pages. Learning the Harp #1076835. Published by Learning the Harp (A0.1500755).

This rendition of A Time for Us is a beautiful performance piece that displays the full range of the harp! It sounds very impressive to play and creates such a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. In this piece you’ll get practice with lots of 4-finger arpeggios between the two hands, jumping between registers, series of octaves and 10th intervals, many lever changes and some glissandos. If you learn along with the Video Course, Carrie will show you how to go beyond just playing the notes on the page by sharing tips on how to bring out the melody line so it sounds musical and doesn’t get lost among the many notes. She’ll also show you exactly how to practice those lever changes so that they feel controlled and predictable rather than rushed and frantic! This piece is challenging but so rewarding to play.

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Late-Intermediate. The right hand often plays the melody line and sometimes serves as a continuation of the left-hand accompaniment. The right hand also handles the quick placement of rolled chords under the melody and series of octaves. The left hand consists of 10th intervals, jumps between registers, and executes more challenging cross-under passages. Together, the two hands perform continuous placements, arpeggios, glissandos, and numerous lever changes.

Type of Harp: For big harps, 34 strings or larger.

Range: The lowest note is D almost two octaves below middle C, and the highest note is A two and a half octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of G major (F levers set to F sharp). Many F lever changes throughout.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.881669

Composed by Grace Christus. Holiday,Instructional,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Grace Christus #5322305. Published by Grace Christus (A0.881669).

The full title is CABBAGE and BEEF or Composing on St. Patrick's Day in the Time of the Coronavirus.  This was a fun exercise in writing a melody made up entirely of letters from the musical alphabet starting, of course, with CABBAGE and BEEF.  It was a fun thing to do as I was sheltering in place during the pandemic.  The challenge was composing a melody that made sense and harmonizing it nicely.  The time signature is 5/4 because these are uncommon times.  There are 13 words that make up the melody.  Can you find all of them?

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1001264

Composed by Edigles Guedes. Christian,Contemporary,Instructional,Spiritual. Score and parts. 3 pages. Edigles Guedes #6440973. Published by Edigles Guedes (A0.1001264).

The present musical piece is a compositional study. Listen to the sound of flutes and navigate the world beyond. Duration of work: 3:47 min. Inspired by the biblical verse: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7 - KJV)

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.522202

Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. Concert,Holiday,Love,Wedding. Score and parts. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #3409289. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522202).

Valentine Serenade is a delightful pastoral piece which would be an effective encore or program item for any occasion. It would of course be especially appropriate for birthdays or any musical occasion around Valentine’s Day. Scored for violin, cello and piano this 3/4 piece is in F major but ventures through many other keys as it wends its way along. The piano part has been purposely kept as simple as possible but the violin and cello parts are for more advanced players who are comfortable with chromatic notes, especially in the short middle section.The cello part is in the bass clef throughout and the top note is A flat an octave above the staff and the violin part has a top note of E flat just above the treble staff. With a running time of just over two minutes this romantic piece with its rich harmonies is sure to charm audiences and give excellent practice in developing a smooth cantabile tone quality.  

Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.752569

Composed by Richard Rodgers. Arranged by Hannah Hawken. Broadway,Film/TV. Score and parts. 13 pages. Hannah Hawken #5725645. Published by Hannah Hawken (A0.752569).

I will be donating any royalties from this title to charity.

You'll Never Walk Alone is from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical, Carousel but has been covered by many artists since, including Gerry & the Pacemakers, and has become the theme song of Liverpool Football Club.
Most recently, it has been released as a charity single by Michael Ball, Captain Tom Moore and the NHS Voices of Care Choir to raise funds for NHS Charities Together during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

This 4 part brass arrangement comes with these parts:
Part 1: Cornet/Trumpet in Bb
Part 2: Tenor Horn / Horn in F / Trombone in Bb / Trombone in Bass Clef
Part 3: Trombone in Bb / Trombone in Bass Clef
Part 4: Euphonium in Bb / Euphonium in Bass Clef

Of course the euphonium parts can be played on baritone/trombone and vice versa.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.953732

Composed by Oscar Ahnfelt and Charles H. Gabriel, Walter Stillman Martin, and William Henry Monk. Arranged by G. R. Adkison. Christian,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Gary Ray Adkison #15171. Published by Gary Ray Adkison (A0.953732).

God: My Helper, Comforter, Companion, Provider, Protector is a 71 measure arrangement for 4-5 octave handbell choir, and OPTIONAL 3 octaves of handchimes. It is a medley of Christian hymns that deal with some of the attributes of God, as they relate to His followers. Specifically, it includes Abide with Me, God Will Take Care of You, Day by Day and Just When I Need Him Most. It is probably a level 3+ arrangement. The God Will Take Care of You section starts with a duet in the handchimes, with the melody line switching from treble clef to bass clef, in the verse. Of course, handbells can be used instead of handchimes, if desired. In the chorus, martellato is used in the bass clef, while there is a descant going on in the high treble clef, with the melody sandwiched in between. In the last section (Just When I Need Him Most) interesting chords, bass runs and melody line doubling, with chords filled in between the doubled melody notes, build to an ending culminating in a repeat of the last musical phrase, at a slower, more majestic tempo. The first 3 selections are more laid-back; the last is presented in a more energetic fashion.

String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1211101

By James Ingram. By Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston, and Mack David. Arranged by Veronica Joines. Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Standards,Wedding. 5 pages. Veronica Joines #808797. Published by Veronica Joines (A0.1211101).

A beautiful, romantic arrangement of the classic song from Cinderella. Sight-readable, full-sounding and skillfully arranged for trio (Violins and Cello) Perfect for weddings, parties, events, and of course any audience that loves classic Disney!

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1093109

Composed by Diane Eve Warren and Steve Angelica. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 20th Century,Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 74 pages. John Ivor Holland #697206. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1093109).

The world is getting hotter and this massive hit from Laura Branigan, as featured in the original 'Ghostbusters' movie from 1984, is sure to keep temperatures high, with fantastic key changes and thumping bassline, there's something for the whole band to enjoy. Turn back the clock and get your audience up and dancing to this great chart, perfect in the summer, of course, but sure to set the floor on fire throughout the year.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.921389

Composed by Rev. Yolanda. Arranged by Kenneth Gartman. Christian,Gospel,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 6 pages. Bearded Lady Productions LLC #6341561. Published by Bearded Lady Productions LLC (A0.921389).

• Perfect for for church services.Especially Easter.
• Soloist with choir back up.
• This song is based on A Course In Miracles- Lesson 155, and uses a quote from Marianne Williamson during the musical interlude. Any Quote that's appropriate for your congregation is perfectly fine. This work was created for the award winning stage show Rev. Yolanda's Old Time Gospel Hour : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLED916E0E586A65DC
  
• Duration of Work: 5 mins
  
• ASCAP-Performing Rights Organization
• www.Yolanda.net, Facebook.com/RevYolanda, Twitter.com/RevYolanda, Instagram.com/RevYolanda
  

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.981678

Composed by Henry Busse. Arranged by Jim Ivy. Jazz. Score and parts. 66 pages. Jim Ivy #6572963. Published by Jim Ivy (A0.981678).

The Wang Wang Blues has been recorded many times since the Whiteman Orchestra first released it in 1920. It has been perfromed by musicians as diverse as Bob Wills to Benny Goodman!  This arrangement is for the traditional Dixie instrumentation. It features solos for the clarinet and tuba, and, of course, could be expanded to feature other soloists. 

It builds toward a full Dixieland style ending that is sure to please your audience. .