Sweeney - Grade 3

This popular setting by Kirby Shaw combines powerful vocal pyramids contemporary piano accompaniment and compelling harmonies to make this an extremely strong choice for young ensembles. Available: SSA TTB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Discovery Level 2-Based on a poem by Emily Dickinson this original work captures the essence of a snow-covered rural landscape through beautiful textual imagery and skillful writing. An excellent introduction to part singing for developing choirs!Available separately: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

From the dynamic opening measures this holiday classic calls its listeners to join in the magic of the yuletide. Mark Hayes has breathed new life into this old standard with an engaging jazz waltz feel lush choral harmonies creative countermelodies and a sparkling orchestration. Melodies are traded back and forth between men and women and there is a vocal jazz section that will make any ensemble show choir or chorus shine. Althoughthere are some divisi sections much of the arrangement features accessible unison and two-or three-part writing. The piano part is especially fun to play.

This is a lovely setting of the text by Valeita J. Naegle sweet and thoughtful.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band continues to remain active with exciting new recordings and performances in the style of traditional New Orleans jazz. This uptempo tune from their latest album features a hot minor groove with a contemporary edge. Aflexible solo section provides written or ad lib. options for alto sax trumpet or trombone.

4-5 Octaves of Handbells-Adapted for bells from the orchestral piece of the same name. A real show stopper!

(from The Music Man)-From the Kids on Broadway series. Easy countermelodies and strong voice leading highlight this classic tune from The Music Man. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Joyce Eilers has a way with words for young choirs and this cheerful original encourages kids to stick with it until they achieve their dream. No task is impossible with effort and determination.Available separately: 3-Part Mixedand 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original. Josef Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original.

Creative Arrangements of Classic Hymns for Piano and Organ Duet-This wonderful organ and piano duet collection made a significant impact when it was first released and remains an essential resource for church instrumentalists. Carolyn Hamlin tastefully handles the interaction of piano andorgan giving each a chance to shine during the arrangements. The noble hymn tune adaptations make excellent offerings or preludes and create special moments of celebration and reflection for worship. Includes: Rejoice the Lord isKing O Love of God Most Full All Cratures of Our God and King Joy to the World Softly and Tenderly God and Grace and God of Glory Go So Loved the World God Save Our Native Land Jesus Shall Reign.This wonderful organ and piano duet collection made a significant impact when it was first released and remains an essential resource for church instrumentalists. Carolyn Hamlin tastefully handles the interaction of piano andorgan giving each a chance to shine during the arrangements. The noble hymn tune adaptations make excellent offerings or preludes and create special moments of celebration and reflection for worship. Includes: Rejoice the Lord isKing O Love of God Most Full All Cratures of Our God and King Joy to the World Softly and Tenderly God and Grace and God of Glory Go So Loved the World God Save Our Native LandJesus Shall Reign.

This jubilant piece by Mark Hayes is a fantastic addition to your choir's program!_x000D_Written for the fiftieth anniversary of the school of church music of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Kentucky. _x000D_Optional brass woodwinds and timpani

Here is a unique and somewhat moody ballad featuring trombone lead. The colorful rhythm section scoring and rich harmonic structure make this an appealing change of pace for festivals or concerts.

Recorded by Tower of Power on their 1974 Urban Renewal album this driving funk classic epitomizes the lasting appeal of this popular band. Mike Tomaro does a great job of adapting this for jazz ensemble capturing theflavor of the originaland adding a few fresh wrinkles. Includes open solo section for any instrument.

Musical effect and intensity abounds in this swaggering arrangement of the major hit song by Imagine Dragons. Heavy rock shuffle is on display at its finest...and it's all wrapped up in a perfect package by none other than Tom Wallace.

Based on the famous Canadian Brass version by master arranger Luther Henderson here is a wonderful adaptation for concert band by Michael Brown. Opening with a bluesy medium swing feel the tuba section is featured on the melodyalong with a small group of players. Mid-way through the arrangement the style changes to an up-tempo Dixieland style with the melody cleverly traded between various sections of the band. This rousing number is sure to be afavorite.

Utilizing the distinctive Jedi Steps theme featured at the end of the film cUtilizing the distinctive Jedi Steps theme featured at the end of the film combined with the rousing Finale from the end credits Jay Bocookauthentically recreates the beauty and power of this amazing film score. Courtesy of Mr. Williams himself an alternate “concert ending” is provided in addition to the quiet ending as heard at the end of the film.ombined with the rousing Finale from the end credits Jay Bocook authentically recreates the beauty and power of this amazing film score. Courtesy of Mr. Williams himself an alternate “concert ending” is provided in addition to the quiet ending as heard at the end ofthe film.Utilizing the distinctive Jedi Steps theme featured at the end of the film combined with the rousing Finale from the end credits Jay Bocook authentically recreates the beauty and power of this amazing film score. Courtesy of Mr. Williams himself an alternate “concert ending” is provided in addition to the quiet ending as heard at the end of the film.

Piano Play-Along Volume 126-Your favourite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series. With Piano Play-Along Volume 126: BRUNO MARS Piano and Keyboard players will be able to practice and perform eight Bruno Mars tracks with professional-soundingaccompaniments. The songbook book features new engravings with a separate vocal staff plus Guitar frames so players and their friends can sing or strum along. The CD features two tracks for each tune; a full performance for listening and aseparate backing track that lets players take the lead on Keyboard. The high-quality sound-alike accompaniments exactly match the printed music. Your favourite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series . With Piano Play-Along Volume 126: Bruno Mars Piano and Keyboard players will be able to practice and perform eight Bruno Mars tracks with professional-sounding accompaniments. The songbook book features new engravings with a separate vocal staff plus Guitar frames so players and their friends can sing or strum along. The online audio features two tracks for each tune; a full performance for listening and a separate backing track that lets players take the lead on Keyboard. The high-quality sound-alike accompanimentsexactly match the printed music.

This clever and catchy jazz standard has been recorded notably by Diana Krall but also by Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Arranged in a comfortable swing style this is a terrific feature for vocalist or solo tenor sax.

Organ and brass what a thrilling cobination. And this fanfare-anthem uses the forces well. Dramatic and powerful this anthem is an attention getter from start to finish. A general statement of praise it is also appropriate for the resurrection services for Easter. Medium in difficutly.