Composed as a reverent memorial for an inspirational musician and educator, this emotional and lush work conveys the sense of loss but also the emotional healing that follows. Featuring a tender and flowing
Florence Price (1887-1953) is noted as the first African-American female composer of symphonic works, and is only in recent years beginning to receive the recognition so richly deserved. Her Symphony
This collection presents 31 pieces by fifteen composers for the intermediate- to advanced-level player. Includes piano accompaniment part. Includes: JEAN-BAPTISTE ACCOLAY: Concerto No. 1 in A minor JOHANN
The cries of the damned open the powerful second movement from the Mozart Requiem. “Day of wrath, day of judgment” makes a dramatic choral statement with a mostly homophonic texture. The piano
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A well done transcription of a work from this noted composer that brings an atmosphere of gravity and importance to concert band programming. Stately and solemn, the music exudes a respectful air that is
This beautiful descriptive work begins with a slow, lyrical melody reminiscent of the flowing waters of Tolenas Springs, California that were believed to have restorative powers. The music then evolves into
The Wishing Well depicts a touching musical scene of a child approaching a well and making a wish. The music ebbs and flows utilizing solos and full ensemble to describe the water at the bottom of
This work uses five adapted sacred texts celebrating love, life and joy. The opening music sets the text from Isaiah, "The whole earth is at rest and is quiet," and the final music bursts forth with "For ye
This text by contemporary American poet Jenna Lanzaro sparkles with energy and demands the same from the music and singers. The opening motive is a cell that germinates into an overwhelming force. The
With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the composer has set this 18th century text describing how children should behave in church. The music is light and allows lots of space to color this very funny and
This is the third in a series of works by the composer for chorus and marimba. While the others explore virtuostic capabilities or extroverted exuberance, this work is concerned instead with the narrative
Adapting the text from the James Whitcomb Riley poem A Song of Singing, here is a song for tenor/bass choirs that celebrates the joy and exuberance of singing. With a fast and jazzy feel
This longtime favorite march for advanced ensembles is available here in a version carefully designed for younger players. All of the distinctive and edgy energy and flair of the original has been carefully
Comprising two main themes, this profound work strives to capture the essence of Americana. The first of the themes is stated first by a trumpet duet and later by the full ensemble. The second theme
A powerful text by Whitley Rives using strong metaphorical images of life and after life requires imagination and creative thinking by the singers. The 12/8 meter propels the music forward to a thrilling
This fantastic collection edited by virtuoso hornist Barry Tuckwell includes works by Beethoven, Cherubini, Forster, Haydn, Rossini, Schumann, Telemann, and von Weber. The works in this collection are
The sensation of a young child looking up at the gently falling snow is captured beautifully in this new arrangement. Lush harmonic progressions and wonderful chord clusters at the cadence point anchor this
Opening with a lush, a cappella vocal jazz setting, this piece moves into an accompanied jazz ballad style with a truly reimagined harmony. The perfect setting for new beginnings, graduations and, of
The spirit of exuberance should be the guiding inspiration for the choir and the instrumentalists when performing this excerpt from Whitman's famous A Song of Joys. Here the cello expresses