Larsen writes '. . . I have loosely transcribed bell patterns from a field recording of Russian bells . . . the Communist persecution of the Russian Orthodox Church included the removal and destruction of Russian bells many of which were melted down into ammunition.' The piece is a fantasy memorializing the peals of the bells of Moscow square.

Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy andenjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders guitars percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whether there are five or fiftyplayers every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a score plus around 50 parts eachone carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demanding parts too for experiencedplayers. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-known titles are a must forevery school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites? In C. Edited by Nicholas Hare.

Piano Solo-Esperanza - Eremitkrebs-Tango (1997) Hermit Crab Tango Esperanza is part of Nørgård's Animals in Concert a suite of piano pieces so far comprised of: 1. A Tortoise's Tango (1984) - dur.: 4' 2. Light of a Night - Paul meets bird (1989) - dur.: 6' 3. Hermit Crab Tango - Esperanza (1997) - dur.: 5' The pieces can be performed together or one by one. In the1980s quite a few finds turned up in Per Nørgård's music. The material could be say a number of song birds' equilibrist melodic lines the overtones of the ocean surf or waltzing themes by the schizophrenic artist Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930). Or again as heard here it can be the rhythms and motifs of the tango and a Beatles song (with bird) explored in three independent piano pieces that form the Animals in Concert suite about which the composer writes: Programme note for Animals in Concert: 1. A Tortoise's Tango (1984) - dur.: 4' 2. Light of a Night - Paul meets bird (1989) - dur.: 6' 3. Hermit Crab Tango - Esperanza (1997) - dur.: 5' The pieces can be performed together or one by one. In the1980s quite a few finds turned up in Per Nørgård's music. The material could be say a number of song birds' equilibrist melodic lines the overtones of the ocean surf or waltzing themes by the schizophrenic artist Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930). Or again as heard here it can be the rhythms and motifs of the tango and a Beatles song (with bird) explored in three independent piano pieces that form the Animals in Concert suite about which the composer writes: A Tortoise's Tango: The tortoise as tango dancer must presumably possess certain rhythmic peculiarities which I have chosen to express by letting the tune of the tortoise shuffle broadly tripartite through the strict four partite time of tango. Tortoise Tango was the original title of this piece written for Achilles (the pianist Yvar Mikhashoff) for his so called tango project including new tangos for piano by composers from all over the world. Light of a Night (Paul meets bird) was commissioned by pianist Aki Takahashi. It is a reworked arrangement for piano of the Beatles song Blackbird. As some of us will recall the Beatles on The White Album let the beautiful song to the blackbird be accompanied by an (apparently) live blackbird song. It is this authentic bird-motif world that in Light of a Night weaves itself into the Beatles melody and in turn is gradually infected by it so that a completely new third entity ensues: a kind of Bird-rock ballad (or maybe it is a Beatle-bird?). Hermit Crab Tango (Esperanza): The tango situation is quite special for a Hermit Crab. It is a well-known fact that the hermit crab - this soft animal - must run the gauntlet among the many perils at th

21 Quartets That Can Be Played by Any Combination of Wind Instruments-The Compatible Ensemble Series allows chamber groups to play together no matter the instrumentation or who wants to play melody. This collection contains 21 quartets for wind instruments in a variety of styles from classical to folk to original compositions giving players the opportunity to mix-and-match instrumentation and line played making the combinations almost limitless. This collection contains 21 quartets for Wind Instruments in a variety of styles from classical to folk to original compositions giving players the opportunity to mix-and-match instrumentation and line played making the combinations almost limitless.

Liberate your band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s.

This choral octavo is drawn from Larsen's It I am. This is a lovely hushed and meditative hymn that is simple and eloquent. The brevity and expressive beauty of this piece can be equally used in both sacred and secular settings.

Deux siècles durant les Européens émigrant vers le Nouveau Monde ont emporté dans leur valise leurs diversités culturelles et musicales. C’est pourquoi les chants de Noël du Vieux Monde résonnent encore aujourd’hui. Certains textes ont été traduits en anglais ; d’autres ont été adaptés au fil du temps. A Western Christmas (“Noël d’Occident”) rassemble plusieurs noëls célèbres arrangés dans des styles d’écriture occidentaux anciens. Une création originale.

1st and 3rd Position-For performance in the 1st and 3rd positions only.

Paperback-for SATB and piano or organ The text is by Timothy Dudley-Smith and is based on a text of St Augustine. The gentle undulating rhythm created by the 6/4 time signature and the subtle harmonic shifts add interest and illuminate the meaning. A central section can be sung by soloists or by small sections of the choir. The text is by Timothy Dudley-Smith and is based on a text of St Augustine. The gentle undulating rhythm created by the 6/4 time signature and the subtle harmonic shifts add interest and illuminate the meaning. A central section can be sung by soloists or by small sections of the choir.

Five fabulous wwaltzes for Flute Clarinet and Piano by Paul Harris. This is an especially charming suite very useful for concerts.

Norda Tango (Northern Tango) was inspired during a circus production in 1996. The music played live by an accordion duo defined the atmosphere and the action of a virtuoso trapeze artist. In 1997 Foppe Jacobi rewrote Norda Tango for accordion orchestra to be performed at a regional accordion festival.

Composed in 1961

Just Brass No. 53-Written for brass quintet.

A setting of the familiar psalm text with interpolations from nature writings by the American naturalist John Muir and by Patricia Hennings.

partly based on the chorale Schmücke dich o liebe Seele-Adornia is a word invented by the composer with a similar meaning as ‘to adorn’ which means 'to embellish'. The thematic cornerstones are DORN after the commissioning band CMV Juliana in Doornspijk Netherlands. It also contains the chorale ‘Schmücke dich du liebe Seele’ used several times in different variations. Adornia contains beautiful melodies broad dynamic passages and has a spectacular conclusion.

A collection of 14 vocal solos by leading composers for use in worship service or concert. A best-seller for over 25 years. A collection of 14 vocal solos by leading composers for use in worship service or concert. A best-seller for over 25 years.

Work for Solo Piano. Work for Solo Piano.

Sergei Prokofiev's Concerto Pour Piano No. 4

A series of carefully crafted trios for use with or without the Look Listen and Learn method book. Playing in trios develops ensemble playing and listening skills and these books provide fresh and original material for young musicians. Book 1 correlates with Volume 1 of the Method book.

Sequence for SATB Choir. Words adapted from the 'Worcester Fragments'.