In 1917 two ships collided in the harbor of Halifax Canada. The resulting explosion devastated most of the city. Echoes of the Silent is a hymn that pays homage to those who perished and to the resilient souls who survived. This music is reverent and reflective with emotional ebbs and swells and an eventual build to a stirring theme of hope and inner strength. Ideal as a festival or memorial piece this work is an opportunity for your ensemble to explore softer dynamics expression and nuance. Dur: 5:05

Fifty Nifty United States is a distinguished Shawnee Classic from the Shawnee Press educational catalog. It is a perennial best-seller that is as delightful today to hear and perform as when it was firstreleased. In upcoming patriotic celebrations Fifty Nifty United States will be just what you need. A delightful patriotic novelty that will remind the audience of all 50 states.

This famous Christina Rossetti poem has been set to music by many. Donald Bailey choral chair at Baylor University and director of the Chamber Singers has created a contemporary madrigal setting that is superb. In the traditionof his predecessor Robert Young Dr. Bailey uses the colors of the vocal ensemble to give new hues to this time-honored text. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Opening with bright bell tones this Johnny Mercer/Jerome Kern standard moves into a laid back verse with interesting interplay between the vocals and the band. The walking bass at the end of the verse leads into a modulationfeaturing a group scat section and additional optional solos before a recap of the verse and a solid ending to the tune. Excellent for building style and skill! Available separately: SATB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section partsavailable as a digital download (pno gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:35.

Teacher Resource Kit-This valuable source of support materials includes lesson plans reproducible student activity pages and much more on CD-ROM. It's all designed to help you get the most out of your Essential Elements experience. Over 40Lesson Plans Correlated to Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 1 and organized into three parts: - Learning Objectives - Teaching Strategies - Assessment Reproducible StudentActivity Pages These worksheets have been developed to provide support materials to enhance learning and help develop comprehensive musicianship. Some activities can be done in class while others may be used ashomework assignments; all pages are reproducible. Activities include: - Rhythm Studies - Creating Music - Music Theory - Listening Exercises - Quizzes All documents are available on theincluded CD-ROM. Lesson plans can be imported into any word processing program allowing you to edit personalize and print.

The S Club Seven of their day the Monkees were a manufactured pop band who were put together to star in a TV series musical talent being of lesser importance. But they still managed to come up with some memorable bubblegumsongs especially I'm A Believer and Last Train To Clarksville . Eight of their hits are arranged here for guitar tablature with chord boxes and lyrics.

From Chris Tomlin's latest Christmas album this worship song welcoming the Christ Child has been crafted into a very approachable arrangement. Warmth adorns the harmonic writing and the appearance of familiar carols in the accompaniment wraps the piece in a heartfelt sentiment. Lovely!

Here's an opportunity to expose your younger players to the work of renown composer Alfred Reed. Written for the Regina Lions Club Junior Band from Regina Saskatchewan Canada and premiered at the Midwest Conference Alfred'soutstanding work is a must for young bands looking for significant literature.

Instrumental Play-Along-This Stephen Sondheim - Broadway Solos edition from the Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along series features solo Horn arrangements of 14 fabulous Sondheim tunes complete with CD accompaniment. This Stephen Sondheim - Broadway Solos edition from the Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along series features solo Horn arrangements of 14 fabulous Sondheim tunes complete with CD accompaniment.

The Nativity is seen through the eyes of the lambs in this new Ruth Elaine Schram creation. Childlike in its approach this anthem is a simple statement of faith. Add the optional children's choir (or selected sopranos) for a touching moment of heartfelt worship.

In 1866 a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war inspiring this poem by Francis Miles Finch. This musicaltreatment has been created with simplicity and tenderness ideal for a Civil War retrospective Memorial Day or other occasions. Available separately SATB SAB and TTB. Duration: ca. 3:50.

I-Pak (Full Orchestra)-For Palm Sunday the sturdy LASST UNS ERFREUEN hymn tune is set with compelling new words. Perfect for a processional with optional children's choir. Available: SATB ChoirTrax CD I-Pak (Full Orchestra).

The musical Heroes of the Faith burst on the scene just last year - an exciting children's show by J. Paul Williams and Pamela Martin including such musical luminaries as Lloyd Larson Craig Curry CindyBerry Mark Hayes and Joe Martin. The story leads the children through the museum of Biblical Heroes and discovers what they had that exists in each of us - the ability to serve God with the gifts we are given. The titlesong Hero of the Faith is presented here as a single and is a wonderful anthem of joy and praise. Available: 2-Part.

from Hairspray-This peppy tongue-in-cheek love duet from the musical Hairspray will showcase your ensemble at their best. Cause without love life is like the seasons with no summer. Without love life is like rock 'n' roll withouta drummer. A blast! Available separately: SATB SAB ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:30

Mark Hayes has created a new and wonderful arrangement of this '70s classic made famous by The Hollies. Mark's lush orchestration supports interesting and unusual musical features. A classic recorded by many artists over the years most recently by Barry Manilow in 2007 this piece is a choral masterpiece as a pop selection and perfect for a piece promoting unity and brotherhood in your programming.

also appropriate for French Horn or Baritone T.C. duet Teachers have long turned to Rubank to fulfill the need for fun educational first-year solo and ensemble music. VanderCook Progressive Duets canbe played by any two equal brass instruments in treble clef and includes: 16-measure starter duets in each of several time signatures (4/4 2/4 3/4 and 6/8) 26 medium-level duets ofvarying styles and tempos 8 medium- to medium-advanced pieces appropriate for contest. A winner for any level player! also appropriate for French Horn or Baritone T.C. duet Teachers have long turned to Rubank to fulfill the need for fun educational first-year solo and ensemble music. VanderCook Progressive Duets canbe played by any two equal brass instruments in treble clef and includes: 16-measure starter duets in each of several time signatures (4/4 2/4 3/4 and 6/8) 26 medium-level duets ofvarying styles and tempos 8 medium- to medium-advanced pieces appropriate for contest. A winner for any level player!

Here is one single product that will work beautifully for your choir year-round. This will become a staple in your library that you will pull out again and again featuring outstanding hymn arrangements and selections forChristmas Easter and patriotic services. Titles include: America the Beautiful; Beneath the Cross of Jesus; Crown Him with Many Crowns; Go Tell It on the Mountain; God of Our Fathers; Holy Holy Holy; Hosanna LoudHosanna; I Stand Amazed in the Presence (My Savior's Love); Joy to the World; Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory; Near the Cross; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The Old Rugged Cross; There Is a Fountain; 'Tis So Sweet to Trust inJesus. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD Preview CD Preview Pak.

The flowing accompaniment supports a profound and moving text and melody in this Ken Medema gem. The smooth and sustained sections contrast nicely with accented rhythms which punctuate the powerful message. Wonderful! Available: SATB.

Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra-Debussy’s Rhapsody was commissioned by the wealthy amateur Elise Hall who paid the composer a considerable sum in advance. Yet work on it was not easy- following his death all that existed was a finished orchestral sketch a short score. Debussy’s friend Jean Roger-Ducasse undertook versions for piano and orchestra based on the sole authentic source. Ever since its first performance in Paris in 1919 both of these versions of the work have formed part of the saxophone’s core repertoire. Our study score contains the first transcription of the autograph in printed form. It is a valuable addition to our Urtext edition for practical music making (HN 989).?Debussy’s Rhapsody was commissioned by the wealthy amateur Elise Hall who paid the composer a considerable sum in advance. Yet work on it was not easy; following his death all that existed was a finished orchestral sketch ashort score. Debussy’s friend Jean Roger-Ducasse undertook versions for piano and orchestra based on the sole authentic source. Ever since its first performance in Paris in 1919 both of these versions of the work have formed partof the saxophone's core repertoire. Our study score contains the first transcription of the autograph in printed form. It is a valuable addition to our Urtext edition for practical music making (HN989).

Master arranger John Leavitt gives this favorite French carol a fresh creative sound with this new arrangement for strings. Accompanied by sparkling percussion and piano as important parts of the orchestration the musical resultmakes a wonderfulcenter piece for a holiday performance.