Composer Jacob de Haan has based The Heart of Lithuania on five folk melodies from Lithuania a country that despite its small size has a rich cultural heritage. The choice and diversity of emotions largely determined by the characteristic melodies take the listener straight to the heart of the Lithuanian people.

Someone dropped the calendar and now everything is a mess! This hilarious original has the Easter Bunny coming down the chimney and Santa Claus looking for his shadow. A real treat!Available separately: SAB and 2-Part. ShowTraxCD also available. Performance time approx. 2:25.

From Les Choristes (The Choir). An enchanting melody with wonderful interwoven harmony this expressive song paints an evocative image of a bird aloft on the wind traveling far distances from snowy far-off lands to castles in Spain. Includes original French and English lyrics. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00 From Les Choristes (The Choir). An enchanting melody with wonderful interwoven harmony this expressive song paints an evocative image of a bird aloft on the wind traveling far distances from snowy far-off lands to castles in Spain. Includes original French and English lyrics. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

The Blues is a well-known style of popular music. The name does not come out of thin air. After all the term ‘blues’ refers to a state of mind: with the sentence ‘I got the blues’ someone means they are in low spirits. The blues originate in the melancholic music that the slaves in the southern United States made to relieve their depressing circumstances to some extent. This new concert work makes use of ‘blue notes’ (the flattened 3rd and 7th notes of the scale) which give this exciting work its blues sound.

Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow mysterious opening leads into a depiction of the battle. A short aleatoric section simulates a huge cannon bombardment with drums and whistling. A great way to utilize percussion while providing many opportunities for the rest of the band as well. Consider this strongly for your programming needs.Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow mysterious opening leads into a depiction of the battle. A short aleatoric section simulates a huge cannon bombardment with drums and whistling. A great way to utilize percussion while providing many opportunities for the rest of the band as well. Consider this strongly for your programming needs.

Eurock is the gripping title of the five-part rock composition written by David Well.

Unisons and simple harmonies alternate throughout with a honky-tonk rock piano solo in the middle. A super-fun high-energy '50s hit for your younger choirs! Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx.2:00. Unisons and simple harmonies alternate throughout with a honky-tonk rock piano solo in the middle. A super-fun high-energy '50s hit for your younger choirs! Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

A heavy blues beat defines this arrangement of this traditional spiritual. The arranger calls for wailing and the passion required from the chorus and the mezzo-soprano soloist are critical in bringing this arrangement to life. This is a classic example of the concert spiritual.

Over the years many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 2 Violin pieces including Kalinka Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones) and Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky). Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity andABRSM syllabuses. Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher professional violinist ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and has performed with Madonna Led Zeppelin the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Music and performance notes for 75 hot lead phrases. Learn about up-tempo and slow blues jazz-blues shuffle blues swing blues and loads more. Demonstration CD includes full-band tracks for all the licks. Music and performance notes for 75 hot lead phrases. Learn about up-tempo and slow blues jazz-blues shuffle blues swing blues and loads more. Demonstration CD includes full-band tracks for all the licks.

The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expressionof power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrousconsequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions of many countries for miles around. The tsunamitook the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami such as the island of La Palma one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceaniccrust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America where it may reach 50km inland destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air the music creating an oppressiveatmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted broken off suddenly followed by silence suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake and the megatsunami isa fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature’s force has spent itself resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

for Alto Saxophone and Piano-An original piece which will highlight the expressive capabilities of the saxophone.

Based on a passage from the Book of Genesis this expressive anthem is appropriate for use as a call to worship in part or whole. The music is tastefully crafted supporting the words which provide a timeless message of God'severy-abiding Holy presence. This anthem will have a lasting impression on choir and congregation alike.

from Xerxes-The famous Largo from his opera Xerxes is a fine example of Handel?s gift for beautiful melody. Keeping those long spiralling lines intact is the real challenge in performing Largo.

(Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)-A classic by Mel Torme and a signature song for Nat King Cole this is simply one of the most famous and favorite Christmas songs of all time! The lush orchestration wraps every gorgeous voicing in a beautiful musical package to be opened at your next holiday or Christmas concert.

for Soprano- or Tenor Saxophone and Piano-As the name suggests this delightful miniature concert work in the traditional three movement format is an excellent addition to the repertoire for soprano or tenor saxophone.

Fred Bock's legacy of piano arrangements is a treasure that remains rich with beauty and usefulness. Dick Bolks Fred's long-time friend and colleague has selected three of Fred's carol arrangements that are suitable for a Christmas Eve service and created exquisite transitions that combine them into a suite. Each piece can still be performed alone as the transitions are optional so the trilogy's usefulness is enhanced for concert or worship. Medium in diffculty.Fred Bock's legacy of piano arrangements is a treasure that remains rich with beauty and usefulness. Dick Bolks Fred's long-time friend and colleague has selected three of Fred's carol arrangements that are suitable for a Christmas Eve service and created exquisite transitions that combine them into a suite. Each piece can still be performed alone as the transitions are optional so the trilogy's usefulness is enhanced for concert or worship. Medium in diffculty.

From Munich-For the award-winning motion picture Munich John Williams created this poignant and emotionally charged lyrical ballad. Beautifully scored for winds by John Moss this arrangement will bring a stirring and tender moment to your next concert.

This fantastic songbook contains sheet music tab and notation for 12 beautiful songs by Andy McKee for Guitar. Songs in this collection include When She Cries Rylynn Keys To The Hover Car and many more. Watch Art Of Motion here: This fantastic songbook contains sheet music tab and notation for 12 beautiful songs by Andy McKee for Guitar. Songs in this collection include When She Cries Rylynn Keys To The Hover Car and many more. Watch Art Of Motion here:

The Scottish composer Bruce Fraser has always devoted himself to educational music. In this composition in which his love for Scotland can be heard again he has clearly considered the possibilities of the orchestra. A delightful concert piece which can be performed well by beginning bands.