Par ALLEN VIRGINIA. This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert stage. After a calm opening, the contrasting detached middle section of the piece sparkles as you feel the gentle breeze pick up to push the boat along on a joyously exciting crui…

You'll create a magical Christmas dreamscape with this delightful 6-minute medley for SSA. Opening with the reflective I'll Be Home for Christmas, it moves into a bouncy boogie-woogie Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, into a swing treatment of Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! and the sweet waltz feel of Silver Bells. A gem! Available separately: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 6:00. / Choeu…

D-Dur. Par PISENDEL JOHANN GEORG. Two sonatas by Johann Georg Pisendel for violin with basso continuo accompaniment have been handed down to us and have now been published for the first time by Carus. Pisendel was the famous concert master of the Dresdner Hofkapelle, which was one of the leading orchestras in the first half of the 18th century. Since he was the leading violinist of his time in Ger…

The composer's strong commitment to the power of belief in oneself is reflected in the strength and conviction of this music. Opening as a subtle ballad, the music creates a sense of how important imagination and listening are within one's journey. Then there is a distinct style change to a more rhythmic and accented style that builds to an uplifting conclusion. / Choeur SSA, Soprano, Percussions …

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Take a tour of Europe for the holidays! Timothy Johnson's new Christmas medley visits England, France, Ireland and Poland by way of their traditional carols. The bold opening and medley format makes this an appealing concert opener, but CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE will fit well anywhere in your show. Tim's long experience as a school band director gives him the instinctive ability to …

Composers Edition-We are proud to publish Alfred Reed's Third Symphony. From the intensity of the opening meovement to the exquisite counterpoint of the finale Dr. Reed draws the most from the resources of the contemporary concert band. Written for the U.S. Air Force Band this powerful three-movement work is certain to be a lasting contribution to the world of band literature.

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Quartet in C Minor is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorák-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the Viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistfu…

Featuring a rarely published Isaac Watts text with the Southern Harmony hymn tune RESTORATION Benjamin Harlan creates a moving lullaby to the Christ Child with Hush my babe lie still in slumber. This expressive minor-keyballad moves suddenly into the dance-like setting of Gentle Mary Laid Her Child for a joyful counter part to the plaintive opening.Available separately: SATB and SAB. Instrument…

from Gloria-From Vivaldi's ever-loved Gloria this is the joyous opening movement and a fine choice for high concert or festival. Latin and English texts. Available: SATB SAB SSA TTBB.

This is a revised reprint of Percy Whitlock's 1937 composition: Plymouth Suite a selection of music for organ. After a six year-gap since his previous work this was a competent return - it is probably the composers most famous and most popular work. The first movement Allegro Rosoluto is a vigorous and uplifting opening. The second Lantana is in a more ambling or relaxed style. Chanty is a mar…