This was originally written for soprano counter tenor and baritone soloists and chamber orchestra. This version scored for soprano counter tenor and piano was composed in 1997 for a concert given by Deborah York MichaelChance and Julius Drake at the Wigmore Hall.

This R&B favorite was vaulted to fame thanks to the classic recording by Aretha Franklin in 1967. This is one the parents are sure to remember and your students are sure to enjoy.

Eight joyful Christmas tunes arranged as equal-level elementary piano duets: Believe · C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · The Most Wonderful Day of the Year · Nuttin' for Christmas. Eight joyful Christmas tunes arranged as equal-level elementary piano duets: Believe · C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · The Most Wonderful Day of the Year · Nuttin' for Christmas.

from Brazilian Psalm-From Jean Berger's Brazilian Psalm this new arrangement is ideal for all types of ensembles. The exciting vibrancy of South American samba rhythms sets the tone for this buoyant setting. Optional percussion adds to the energy.Available for SATB SAB and SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

Twenty two introits prayer responses amens and benedictions for use in the church service. Scored for four part chorus of mixed voices.

Two fun concert pieces for fairly advanced secondary chorus

Version for Violin (1994).

Gardner's own setting of the familiar carol moderate difficulty

From Gardner's Six American Hymns In A Free StyleThis one will give your choir a bit of a workout without being too difficult.

The Mystery of Love has been recorded by the Choir of Clare College Cambridge directed by Timothy Brown with the work’s librettist Robert Tear as tenor soloist (EtCetera KTC 1248: A Finer Truth). The Mystery of Love has been recorded by the Choir of Clare College Cambridge directed by Timothy Brown with the work’s librettist Robert Tear as tenor soloist (EtCetera KTC 1248: A Finer Truth). Itwas first performed in its present form by Robert Tear Joseph Cullen (organ) and the St Endellion Festival Chorus conducted by James Burton at the St. Endellion Festival on 3 August 2001.

50 Songs by 29 Composers-This comprehensive collection is the best one-volume source available on the topic with a mix of familiar recital standards and intriguing material awaiting discovery. Includes composers from c. 1900 into the 21st century. Somesongs make their first published appearance in American Art Song : Gian Carlo Menotti's moving The Old Man's Song Michael Tilson Thomas' inspired Grace dedicated to Leonard Bernstein and AaronJay Kernis' A Good Boy as well a boogie-woogie art song by the editor Blue Monday. The same songs appear in High Voice and Medium/Low Voice.This comprehensive collection is the best one-volume source available on the topic with a mix of familiar recital standards and intriguing material awaiting discovery. Includes composers from c. 1900 into the 21st century. Somesongs make their first published appearance in American Art Song : Gian Carlo Menotti's moving The Old Man's Song Michael Tilson Thomas' inspired Grace dedicated to Leonard Bernstein and AaronJay Kernis' A Good Boy as well a boogie-woogie art song by the editor Blue Monday. The same songs appear in High Voice and Medium/Low Voice.

A sprightly addition to the high school spring concert (with flute)

Descriptive piece for violin and piano.

Begun by Bach in 1720 this wonderful collection contains among other pieces chosen for teaching purposes the Inventions numbers 1 - 15 and Sinfonias 1 - 15.

Work for 2 Pianos and 2 Percussion commissioned by Ensemble K4.

This is the flagship book in Mel Bay's Achieving Guitar Artistry series. Herein you will find an extensive collection of linear pieces with interesting melodic content. Frequent performance of these etudes will not only enhance technique but offer the guitarist a wonderful opportunity to improve tone touch and lyrical phrasing.We suggest playing each etude at a slow tempo at first the goal being to achieve a clear and beautiful tone on every note. The next objective is to develop a sense of lyrical completeness to each musical phrase. Make the phrases sing! Once you have achieved the desired quality of tone and expression increase the tempo to work on the technique.Mel Bay'sGuitar Journals - Mastering the Fingerboard: The Reading Book (MB20903) would make an ideal supplement to Linear Guitar Etudes as it presents etudes in all keys and positions.The pieces in Linear Guitar Etudes are multi-positional. That is the player will be required to move from position to position on the fingerboard. The music is presented in standard notation only with left-hand fingering included on the more complex passages and circled numbers to indicate the strings where certain notes and passages are to be played.These etudes sound good on both nylon and steel-string guitars and will be a valuable addition to the music library of any guitarist enhancing their abilities regardless of the style of music played. This is the flagship book in Mel Bay's new Achieving Guitar Artistry series. Herein you will find an extensive collection of linear pieces with interesting melodic content. Frequent performance ofthese etudes will not only enhance technique but offer the Guitarist a wonderful opportunity to improve tone touch and lyrical phrasing. We suggest playing each etude at a slow tempo at first the goal being to achievea clear and beautiful tone on every note. The next objective is to develop a sense of lyrical completeness to each musical phrase. Make the phrases sing! Once you have achieved the desired quality of tone and expression increasethe tempo to work on the technique. The pieces in Linear Guitar Etudes are multi-positional. That is the player will be required to move from position to position on the fingerboard. The music ispresented in standard notation only with left-hand fingering included on the more complex passages and circled numbers to indicate the strings where certain notes and passages are to be played. These etudes sound goodon both nylon and steel-string Guitars and will be a valuable addition to the music library of any Guitarist enhancing their abilities regardless of the style of music played.

from the Opera The Newport Rivals-A duet from the Kirke Mechem opera The Newport Rivals this setting for chorus makes a poetic and expressive work for either mixed or women's ensembles. Light and gracious it would program nicely with other love-themed works. A duet from the Kirke Mechem opera The Newport Rivals this setting for chorus makes a poetic and expressive work for either mixed or women's ensembles. Light and gracious it would program nicely with otherlove-themed works.

The magic of the big band era returns with this medley of hits carefully scored for younger players. Authentic sound with limited technical demands! Includes Leap Frog Stompin' at the Savoy and Woodchopper's Ball.

This sweet 4 minute mini-medley features three favorite #1 hits! Includes: Sugartime Sugar Sugar and Peppermint Twist. ShowTrax CD available. Performance time approx. 4:10.

Here is the much anticipated follow up to Michael Barrett's smash hit African Advent Carol . Hear the morning break forth with a joyous affirmation that the music of light will shine in our lives forever. Incorporating thetraditional South African tune Siyahamba this amazing choral will be an unforgettaable song for post-Christmas services or for any time of the year when joy is lifted to the skies!