Par BULLA STEPHEN. The inspiration for this piece, commissioned by the United States Army Band, came from the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody, the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombin…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The inspiration for this piece, commissioned by the United States Army Band, came from the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody, the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombin…

Par BRUCKNER ANTON. Great art in small forms ? Bruckner's smaller sacred works reveal a more personal side to the master symphonist and creator of large-scale orchestral masses. Throughout his life, Bruckner?s deep faith and dedication to the Catholic liturgy inspired him to write church music in smaller forms suitable for performance at Sunday services or in sacred concerts. The long phrases and …

Par YAGISAWA SATOSHI. Satoshi Yagisawa’s Trombone Concerto is both impressive and original at the same time. It features a slow-fast-slow structure with each movement being connected to the next. The second movement, with its rich choralelike writing, is especially noteworthy, bringing out the warmest and most delicate sounds of the trombone. Yagisawa also takes extreme care in how the soloist and…

Par FELDMANN WALTER. The viola solo courbe 2 is based on an excerpt from the viola part in the Trio for flute, viola and harp « courbes » – sequences. In the densest time curve of this piece the viola plays the leading role for a span of almost three minutes. This material is taken from the Trio, presented and divided into separate parts. courbe 2 is three times longer in duration than the Trio ex…

This expressive solo by Dennis Alexander is perfect for late-elementary students of all ages. Written in G major, it is an excellent study of the interval of a fifth. Melodic and rhythmic patterns are found throughout and will make this solo easy to learn and memorize. Students who love using the damper pedal will be delighted with the lyrical sounds created by the pedal as they move freely across…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn, birdsong in the early morning sk…

By Jim Papoulis. Arranged by Francisco J. Nunez. (SSA). BH Sounds of a Better World. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 14 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Mark Hayes. For SAB choir and piano. Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press. (15/2474H)

SSA and Piano. By Jim Papoulis. (SSA). BH Sounds of a Better World. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 6 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Larry Shackley. For SAB choir and piano. Christmas. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

From Sounds of a Better World. By Jim Papoulis. Arranged by Francisco J. Nunez. (SSA). BH Sounds of a Better World. Size 7x10.5 inches. 10 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Mary Mcdonald. For SAB choir and piano. Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Sacred. Sacred Anthem

Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. For Choir. (3-part Mixed). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; World. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45660).

By Michael Culloton. For SSA choir (a cappella). Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series. Concert, General. Octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing

By Jim Papoulis. (TBB A Cappella). BH Sounds of a Better World. 12 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For SAB choir or 2-part mixed choir. Collection. Easy Choir Collections Series. General, Sacred. Collection. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. Choir Sacred. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Natalie Sleeth. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB w/opt. 3-5 oct. Handbells and Percussion). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Astor Piazzolla. Arranged by Oscar Escalada. For SSA choir and Piano accompaniment. Latin American Choral Series. Tango. Octavo. 16 pages. Duration 2'40". Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

For SAB choir and piano accompaniment (SAB). Shawnee Press. Choral. 12 pages

By Ruth Elaine Schram. For Choir. (SSA). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

3-Part. By Jim Papoulis. (3 Part). BH Sounds of a Better World. Size 7x10.5 inches. 6 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Thomas Morley. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Madrigal; Masterwork. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: Level 3 (grade L3).