Rebeca Mauleón-Santana, author of the critically-acclaimed Salsa Guidebook for Piano and Ensemble and co-editor of The Latin Real Book, creates the ultimate resource for the aspiring as well as the seasoned Afro-Caribbean pianist with her newest book, 101 Montunos. Tracing over one hundred years of development, Mauleón explores the range and variety of the piano's role in popular Afro-Caribbean m…

Uses: General Scripture: Joshua 3:15 16a 17a - Exodus 15:8-13 Composed in a vigorous early American martial style this anthem visits spiritual images of the Exodus and provides a message of hope. The journey of faith is a sojourn of trust and at the quote of On Jordan's Stormy Banks the Promised Land becomes our destiny. Sharply articulated chords primitive harmonic writing and optional tru…

Take a journey back in time with folk masters Lil' Rev and John Nicholson in this delightful collection of old-time fiddle tunes arranged for Ukulele.Southern string band, bluegrass, and hillbilly music are covered as well as song forms such as reels, jigs, blues, rags, hornpipes, polkas, and more. Featuring a variety of Ukulele picking styles, each exciting instrumental piece in this songbook is …

The meandering path of a river as it winds to the sea and the long journey to see one's love are intertwined in this bright Chilean folksong setting by Audrey Snyder. Well-crafted vocal parts are a joy to sing and theLatin-flavored piano accompaniment adds charm. Spanish and English lyrics included.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Argentina's unique geological formation Valle de la Luna has constant winds that create surreal sounds through the rocks. In this piece players demonstrate that sound effect which serves as an excellent breath control exercise. A musical journey for your very first performance! (2:00)

Cecilia McDowall's Bless To Me This Day for SA (with divisions) and Piano or Organ. Bless To Me This Day is a tranquil setting of 'The Journey Prayer' from the Celtic compendium Carmina Gadelica. The sense of prescient optimism is captured in the flowing Piano part while the simplicity of the vocal lines enables the text to be imparted with warmth and sincerity.

Take a quick journey through the lives of several folk song characters in this clever medley. Quickly-learned it's a great encore piece for younger choirs. Includes: Cindy Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair Lil Liza Jane Old Folks at Home and Old Joe Clark.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

A power ballad for the ages this Journey classic from 1982 remains as popular today as ever. Jay's stirring arrangement for the field or stands opens quietly with a trumpet solo then builds to a huge full band chorus statement before closing out with a quiet ending.

A syncopated opening bass lick lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative of the great spiritual tradition. Strong choral writing, with some divisi in the women's voices as the impassioned piece unfolds. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

Unlike Nigel Hess's other works for wind band The Winds of Power is not a programmatic work. After a dark and menacing opening a solo trumpet introduces a theme which will eventually become the centre of a piece and is soon heard tutti in a lyrical form. This is interrupted by a return to the opening mood with only a brief respite in the form of a chorale for clarinet choir and harp. The theme t…