Arrangeur: Albert Mendoza. Par GRIFFES CHARLES. Roman Sketches, Op. 7, is one of 20th-century composer Charles Griffes' most popular works. This piano suite of four short pieces, written between 1915 and 1916, illustrates Griffes' evolving tastes in incorporating modern devices into his compositions. Filled with many memorable, evocative, and pianistically satisfying moments, the pieces require po…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. South Down Pictures was commissioned by Millenium Brass 2000, an organisation comprising three brass bands from the county of Sussex, England. The bands (Patcham Silver, Hangleton and Brighton Silver) had got together to organise many events to mark the new millennium and these culminated in a concert in Hove Town Hall on July 9th 2000 when all three bands combined to give the f…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme …

Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

(for percussion ensemble). By Jim Casella. Percussion Ensemble. For 2 marimbas (low A), glockenspiel, xylophone, crotales (2 octaves), vibraphone, chimes, 4 timpani, piano, 6 different suspended cymbals, thundersheet, 2 zil-bells (high and low), bell plate, low tom, floor tom, an…

By John O'reilly. Music by John O'Reilly. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Growing Band Series. Level: Level 3 (grade 3). Conductor Score & Parts. 2 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By James Swearingen. Bestseller. Concert Band. Level: Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Composed 1980. Duration 0:05:44. Published by C.L. Barnhouse.

By Gustav Holst. Arranged by Robert W. Smith. By Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Level: 3 (Medium Easy) (grade 3). Conductor Score and Parts. 150 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Alistair Coleman. 21st Century, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8266).

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Sacred Anthem, Advent, Christmas. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4924L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-4924L).

By Ryan Murphy. For SATB choir (with divisions), piano/piano and orchestra (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, 4 horns, harp, piano, strings). Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 4'. Published by Oxford University Press

By Warren Barker. Music by Warren Barker. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Level: 3 (Medium) (grade 3). Conductor Score. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Tom Fettke; Thomas Grassi. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual. CD. Alfred Music #00-46971. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46971).

Composed by Elaine Hagenberg. Vocal score. 16 pages. Duration 3.5'. Oxford University Press #9780193517929. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193517929).

Composed by Mary McDonald. Sacred Anthem, All Saints' Day, General. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4887L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-4887L).

Composed by Susan LaBarr. Andrew Crane Choral Series. Music Education. Octavo. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1572. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1572).

By Jan Krzywicki. For 2 Guitar. Set of performance scores. Standard notation. Published by Theodore Presser Company

(duet for multipercussion). By Jamieson Carr. Multipercussion Duet. For Concert bass drum, 2 concert snare drums, 2 sets of bongos, 2 woodblocks (or jam blocks), 2 cowbells, 2 splash cymbals, 2 opera gongs (2 players). Percussion Duets. Medium. Score and CD-ROM (containing printa…

By Darlene Zschech. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SAB or Three-Part). Gospel, Praise and Worship, Psalms, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Andy Beck. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Level: Level 5 (grade L5). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Rene Clausen. For SATB choir divisi (a cappella). Prima Cantate. Christmas, Concert, Sacred. Octavo

From Gloriana. By Benjamin Britten. (Vocal Score). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. 18 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

By Ben Allaway. For SATB. Choral music. Level: Medium. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 67)