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This driving and uptempo work for string orchestra is sure to soar! With rhythmic pizzicato ostinatos and an energetic melody, this fast-paced contemporary string piece will surely give your students the momentum they need to take flight!

Strings in Flight

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Inspired by the beauty, elegance, and joyful spirit of dolphins, this romantic and contemporary trio captures their playful energy and graceful movements as they glide through the ocean. Originally composed for violin, viola, and piano, the work is now available in multiple instrumental renditions, including Bb saxophone and Eb saxophone, flute and Bb clarinet, and oboe and English horn, all with the same elegant piano accompaniment, and all in the same concert pitch. Each version preserves the lyrical dialogue and fluid interplay of the original, allowing performers across instrument families to embody the same sense of motion, wonder, and connection. The interplay between the two melodic voices and piano mirrors the fluidity of dolphins weaving effortlessly through the waves, creating a sense of elegance and joy. Beyond its musical beauty, this piece serves as a tribute to these magnificent creatures, whose survival is increasingly threatened by climate change, habitat destruction, and unsustainable fishing practices. Some dolphin species now face the risk of extinction, making it more important than ever to raise awareness and inspire action. This piece should be performed with a flowing, legato style, evoking the smooth and effortless motion of dolphins in their natural habitat. Phrasing should be connected, allowing for a natural ebb and flow that mirrors the rhythm of the ocean. The rhythmic interplay between the three voices should be subtly emphasized, creating moments of tension and release that add depth and expressiveness. Rather than rigidly adhering to the beat, performers should embrace a sense of spontaneity, like dolphins playfully responding to one another in the water. The piano is more than an accompaniment; it serves as the guardian, providing both support and contrast to the two solo voices, which represent the dolphins. The pianist should approach the part with sensitivity, balancing warmth and strength to create a cohesive and immersive musical experience. This piece is more than a composition; it is a call to appreciate and protect the natural world. Through its expressive melodies and dynamic textures, it reminds us of our role as guardians of these “ballet dancers of the sea.” Let this music transport you to an oceanic world of beauty, freedom, and harmony.

Les Gardiens des Dauphins

Piano Trio- Violin, Viola, Piano Trio

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Three original fugue motifs take the listener seamlessly through three different styles, moods, and time signatures while maintaining a steady pulse of 68 bpm all the way through. The final measures meld the first and final fugue melodies together to bring the piece to a glorious ending. Harmonically, students will travel through the concert keys of G major, D major, and E minor, briefly visiting other harmonic centers through transitional material. Intended for the moderately advanced ensemble but accessible to the intermediate level saxophone quintet, this can be performed with the original string orchestra composition of the same name.

Trois Petites Fugues (Saxophone Quintet)

Saxophone Quintet

"Sunrise" is a truly accessible work for string orchestra and piano, and is perfect for celebration of life ceremonies, memorial services, end of year events, and any concert that needs an introspective work to add to its programming. "Sunrise" is a programmatic work intended to depict the beauty and power of a sunrise, specifically in the spring. This music was composed in loving memory of Noah Ram 23, a high school musician that tragically lost his life in a car accident just before the start of his senior year. Noah was an avid multi-instrumentalist, whose principal instruments were the piano, guitar, trumpet and contrabass. It is my hope that this music honors the memory of Noah. The metaphors and symbolism inherent in a sunrise afford the performers and listeners of this music the ability to interpret the melodies and harmonies on a personal level. May this music lift the spirits of all those that have lost a loved one far too soon, and bring feelings of hopefulness and gratefulness with each new sunrise.

Sunrise

Built on three original fugue motifs, take the listener seamlessly through three different styles, moods, and time signatures while maintaining a steady pulse all the way through. The final measures meld the first and third fugue melodies together to bring the piece to a glorious ending. Harmonically, students will travel through G major, D major, and E minor as well as brief visits through a variety of harmonic centers via transitional or developmental material.

Trois Petites Fugues

With a driving Bolero-esque percussion heartbeat, this unique arrangement of the traditional French carol will surely be a holiday concert favorite. Solo opportunities will feature your flute, clarinet, trombone, and timpani players, while ultimately building to a powerful ensemble ending. While this arrangement is intended to be accessible for young bands, there are evident technical challenges for your timpanist and snare drum player, as well as your upper brass. Cue notes have been included in several parts to assist, as needed, important sections of the music. It is my hope that you will enjoy this majestic arrangement of Angels We Have Heard On High!

Angels We Have Heard On High

Concert Band Score & Parts

This uptempo samba rendition of Franz X. Gruber's "Silent Night" is sure to get your audience's feet tapping! Add an open solo section, a bass solo with ensemble clapping, an open drum solo, and a half-time swing shout chorus and this chart will surely be a holiday concert favorite for your jazz band!

Noche de Paz

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We know that RHYTHM applies to ALL INSTRUMENTS and to ALL ENSEMBLES. My rhythmic sight-reading method book is intentionally designed to be used by EVERY TYPE OF MUSIC ENSEMBLE, as well as PRIVATE INSTRUCTION, MUSIC THEORY CLASSES, and more! The 172-page spiral-bound book focuses only on rhythm and time signatures, from beginning to advanced, through the vocalization of rhythms using only four basic words. With clear and concise explanations, visuals, and summaries, constructed in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-use format, with over 346 practice exercises and over 363 MP3s, this book could change how you and your students think about sight-reading! My system is research-based, and backed by over three decades of experience directing instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as teaching high-level music theory courses. Improve (students') RHYTHMIC sight-reading and witness how dramatically it will boost (students') confidence and accuracy in MELODIC sight-reading!
 
Learn more at <a href="https://www.roncastonguay.com/">www.roncastonguay.com</a>
 
Watch The Orchestra Teacher podcast with Charles Laux and Ron Castonguay: <a href="https://youtu.be/yvc6ANOu3wk/">Podcast Episode #71</a>
 
Listen to the Band Director Boot Camp podcast with Lesley Moffat and Ron Castonguay:<a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/mpowerededucator/1381234/">Unlocking Rhythm: The Tik-A Tee Method Unveiled</a>

The Tik-A Tee Method

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Paying homage to Pee Wee Ellis' "The Chicken" and Bob Mintzer's "Computer," this funky piece is sure to put a smile on your audience's faces at your next holiday concert! Combining two unlikely holiday melodies ("Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns and "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel" by Samuel E. Goldfarb), this infectious funk groove is fun to play and is brimming with musical humor throughout. With plenty of solo opportunities for your players to bring out their best Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Maceo Parker, Eric Marienthal, Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Wycliffe Gordon, Steve Morse, John Scofield, Dave Weckyl, Jaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, etc. (you get it)...it's time to jam!

Holiday Preserves

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This evocative choral piece takes inspiration from one of the closing scenes of "The Shawshank Redemption," weaving a narrative rich in metaphor and meaning. Picture a solitary old willow tree standing beside a manmade rock wall that stretches endlessly across the horizon. The willow, personified, dreams of embarking on a new chapter in life, asking her steadfast companionthe rock wallif she may join him. This poignant imagery serves as a metaphor for those ready to embrace life's next journey. The music captures the serene beauty of a gentle summer breeze in an open field, leading to a deeply emotional and powerful climax before returning to a tranquil conclusion. Perfect for advanced or ambitious choral ensembles, this accompanied SSAB piece offers an introspective experience that invites singers to explore themes of time, mortality, and renewal. Its minimalist piano accompaniment adds depth without overshadowing the choir, creating an integral voice in the musical texture. Whether for a concert, ceremony, or special event, this piece is a moving addition to your repertoire, designed to leave a lasting impression on performers and audiences alike. Bring this narrative to life with your choirperfect for educators seeking music with depth, emotional resonance, and opportunities for expressive growth.

Take Me Home Now

SSATB Octavo

"Trust In The Mercy Of God!" is an accompanied divisi choral work intended for advanced high school vocal ensembles, all-state choruses, and collegiate choirs. Originally composed in 2000 and premiered by the University of Miami's (FL) Chorale, under the baton of Jo-Michael Scheibe, this updated 2018 version presents a more accessible arrangement for both the vocalists and pianist, while maintaining the true essence of the text and music. The complex time signatures keep the piece moving forward with contagious melodies that are interspersed with accented and uneven groupings, all driven by the powerful text. Challenging but extremely fun!

Trust In The Mercy Of God!

SATB Octavo

Are you looking for that perfect holiday concert opener for your mid-level concert band? Well, look no further! You just found it! Chock-full of snippets from some of your favorite Christmas songs, this toe-tapping, up-tempo alla breve piece will get your audience in the holiday spirit right from the get-go. Bewarethe recognizable melodies go by fast! How many can you name?

Holiday Fanfare!

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