SKU: AP.33999S
UPC: 038081376189. English.
Stretch your performance music budget further with a collection of pieces for the price of one! The Alfred and Belwin Signature Performance Series combine several best-selling pieces by our popular composers and arrangers into one set of score and parts. Made for young bands and orchestras, each set contains full-length pieces that can be used together in one concert or separately, with themes such as classic popular Christmas, movies, international, pop, and Classics appropriate for Contest. Also available for choir and handbell choir. Enjoy quality music at a great value price! Titles: Christmas Sampler * Christmas Joy * Holiday Magic.
SKU: LO.765762136403
UPC: 765762136403.
A favorite for many occasions, Gordon Young's Prelude in Classic Style received a joyous treatment in this orchestral setting by Keith Christopher. Celebrate with your congregation or audience at any time of year! Instrumentation: Flute 1/2; Oboe; Clarinet 1/2; Bassoon; Bass Clarinet (sub for Bassoon); Horn 1/2; Alto Sax 1/2 (sub for Horns); Trumpet 1-3; Trombone 1/2; Tenor Sax or TC Baritone 1/2 (sub for Trombone 1/2); Trombone 3/Tuba; Percussion; Harp; Rhythm; Violin 1/2; Viola; Clarinet 3 (sub for Viola); Cello; String Bass; Keyboard String Reduction.
SKU: HL.48025342
UPC: 196288176404.
New edition of Stravinsky's largest work, his only full-length work for the theatre, and his first major work in English. It also represents the culmination of his neoclassical years, after which he started to rethink his musical language. Inspired by an exhibition in Chicago in 1947 of a series of Hogarth prints, the depiction of the ironic progress of the spendthrift heir of a miser from wealth via debt to madness and death is, in essence, retained in the opera. Auden and Kallman's 'fable' wittily grafts onto Hogarth's quest narrative aspects of, among other sources, Classical pastoral, the Faust legend, fairy tale, circus, the Bible and opera in many different manifestations. This is brilliantly matched by Stravinsky's music, which takes as its source the whole of operatic history from Monteverdi to Verdi via Rossini and Donizetti and large doses of Mozart, yet it is neither parody nor pastiche. The RakeÂ’s Progress can be appreciated on many levels, which might explain why it is still one of only a handful of 20th-century operas never to have been out of the repertoire.
SKU: CF.PO192S
ISBN 9781491157367. UPC: 680160915927.
Program note: Christmas Fugue, like the charming English folk tune on which it is based, is full of the spirit and fun that is Christmas. After a slow shimmering introduction which imparts an impression of Christmas morning, the fugue subject is abruptly introduced. The fugue subject: We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The work develops through a series of playful musical episodes which afford satisfying opportunities for the various sections of the orchestra. The fugue culminates in a combination of motifs which find the brass heralding the unmistakable arrival of Christmas. The Composer: Dr. Robert Bennett Brown has devoted much of his professional teaching career to musical compositions and arrangements for young orchestral enthusiasts. Christmas Fugue, like other of Dr. Drown's published works, was written in and for the actual teaching situation. At the present time, Robert Bennett Brown is District Supervisor of Music for the Levittown, N.Y. Public Schools. Previously, for some nineteen years, he taught in Bronxville, N.Y. where, as Chairman of Music, he brought about an extremely high level of school orchestral achievement. he was educated at New York University and Teachers College, Columbia University. He has served as a field supervisor of student teaching for New York University and as a general music consultant. For the past two years he has been a member of the New York State Music Regents Committee. To the Conductor: You will find this work to be the conductor's dream. Parts are easy but impressive sounding. The total effect will give your orchestra that typical classical sound so satisfying to performer and listener alike. Full or exact instrumentation is not a must; cross-cues will carry critical areas where a specified instrument may be lacking. Piano, tuba, and saxophone parts are written to accommodate those players where they exist. These parts are not essential to the instrumentation. Though Christmas Fugue is well suited to the interests of high school orchestra pursuits, its grade of difficulty is easily handled by any junior high school group of average ability. .Program note:Christmas Fugue, like the charming English folk tune on which it is based, is full of the spirit and fun that is Christmas. After a slow shimmering introduction which imparts an impression of Christmas morning, the fugue subject is abruptly introduced. The fugue subject: We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The work develops through a series of playful musical episodes which afford satisfying opportunities for the various sections of the orchestra. The fugue culminates in a combination of motifs which find the brass heralding the unmistakable arrival of Christmas.The Composer:Dr. Robert Bennett Brown has devoted much of his professional teaching career to musical compositions and arrangements for young orchestral enthusiasts. Christmas Fugue, like other of Dr. Drown's published works, was written in and for the actual teaching situation.At the present time, Robert Bennett Brown is District Supervisor of Music for the Levittown, N.Y. Public Schools. Previously, for some nineteen years, he taught in Bronxville, N.Y. where, as Chairman of Music, he brought about an extremely high level of school orchestral achievement. he was educated at New York University and Teachers College, Columbia University. He has served as a field supervisor of student teaching for New York University and as a general music consultant. For the past two years he has been a member of the New York State Music Regents Committee.To the Conductor:You will find this work to be the conductor's dream. Parts are easy but impressive sounding. The total effect will give your orchestra that typical classical sound so satisfying to performer and listener alike. Full or exact instrumentation is not a must; cross-cues will carry critical areas where a specified instrument may be lacking. Piano, tuba, and saxophone parts are written to accommodate those players where they exist. These parts are not essential to the instrumentation. Though Christmas Fugue is well suited to the interests of high school orchestra pursuits, its grade of difficulty is easily handled by any junior high school group of average ability. .
SKU: CF.PO192F
ISBN 9781491157374. UPC: 680160915934.
SKU: AP.48083S
ISBN 9781470663278. UPC: 038081558707. English.
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge. Sinfonia in D Major by Johann Christian Bach, and arranged by Jim Palmer, is an exciting arrangement from the classical era. Featuring detailed fingerings and bowings and a wide range of dynamics, this piece will help the students achieve that distinct classical sound right away. This is the perfect piece to teach style and a variety of bowings and is a great opener or closer to any concert or festival. (2:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.BSO9909C
UPC: 029156989748. English.
Based on the classically familiar Greensleeves, here is a poignant setting with musical lines from forceful to flowing. Robert W. Smith stamps the work with his unique sound sculpturing to give a highly atmospheric scoring. Minimal rehearsal time will be needed to assure a dramatic performance. Intense and satisfying! (2:23).
SKU: HL.50499268
ISBN 9790080148150. 10.5x14.5x0.7 inches. Ferenc Javori.
In the past decade the Budapest Klezmer Band and the Ferenc Liszt Chamber Orchestra have proved in their joint concerts that the melodic world of the instrumental music of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe and an ensemble consisting of the clarinet, piano, accordion, trombone, violin, double bass and percussion can be successfully combined with the sound of the classical orchestra. Ferenc Javori's Klezmer Suite has become part of the repertoire of both ensembles, and has scored notable success both in Hungary and abroad. The printed edition made the work accessible for other ensembles as well. The movements can also be performed separately.
SKU: AP.48083
ISBN 9781470663261. UPC: 038081558691. English.
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge. Sinfonia in D Major by Johann Christian Bach, and arranged by Jim Palmer, is an exciting arrangement from the classical era. Featuring detailed fingerings and bowings and a wide range of dynamics, this piece will help the students achieve that distinct classical sound right away. This is the perfect piece to teach style and a variety of bowings and is a great opener or closer to any concert or festival. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.35972S
UPC: 038081414799. English.
The melody of this famous aria is very simple, yet expressive and provides an easy introduction for students to the style of the Classical period, accompanied by an easy version of an Alberti bass figure or the undulating eighth note accompaniment figure. The tune is shared between all sections of the orchestra and is presented in a statement-and-response format.
SKU: AP.43763S
UPC: 038081496429. English.
Students will learn cut time, rhythmic accuracy, how to achieve clean staccato technique, musical form, and an idea of classical style in this engaging piece. Just plain fun to play! (1:55).
SKU: AP.43763
UPC: 038081496412. English.
SKU: AP.48089
ISBN 9781470654948. UPC: 038081554396. English.
A perfect classical choice for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, Allegro Molto from Symphony No. 1, K.16 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and arranged by Anthony Granata has been rewritten from the key of E-flat major to D major. This wonderful teaching piece features simple eighth-note patterns, dynamics, articulations, and accidentals. The work retains the simplicity, charm, and elegance of the original, while still giving your students a bold and mature sound, reminiscent of the Classical era. Younger orchestras can now enjoy the beauty and wonders of the infamous musical prodigy's first symphony. This is a wonderful concert program opener or closer. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.38442
UPC: 038081437422. English.
This is one that Beethoven should have written for strings! Enjoy the exuberant opening of this 1798 piano sonata in the classical style of Beethoven's early period. In traditional sonata-allegro form, this piece gives a thrilling ride through a wide range of dynamics to create an unforgettably dramatic experience for listeners and performers alike. The arranger has included suggested cuts if time is a consideration. An exciting addition to the repertoire!
SKU: AP.43784
UPC: 038081504964. English.
Often thought to be some of Haydn's best work, this symphony is perfectly set for strings with the brass and wind parts easily covered. Your students and your audience will find this excellent example of classical form intriguing and enjoyable. (2:40).
SKU: AP.44809S
UPC: 038081517407. English.
This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the themes included are: 1812 Festival Overture (Largo) by Tchaikovsky; Overture to Zampa by Herold; Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini; Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart; Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart; Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé; Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai; Overture to William Tell by Rossini; Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner; Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé; Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach; Academic Festival Overture, by Brahms; and 1812 Festival Overture (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30).
SKU: AP.49070S
ISBN 9781470647933. UPC: 038081567150. English.
This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 2 as well as a full set for grade 3 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need---perfect for mixed-ability ensembles! Crazy Train was co-written by one of Mark Wood's main influences and favorite guitar players, Randy Rhoads, a neo-classical rock guitar player. When Wood discovered him, Rhoads was fully entrenched in the standard rock/blues style, yet had wonderful control of the flourish and esthetic of classical music in his playing. The influence was perfect for Mark Wood, who was an up-and-coming rock violinist at the time. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (5:30)Download Play-Along Track
SKU: HL.49001750
ISBN 9790001023641. UPC: 073999971743. 9.0x12.0x0.175 inches.
The rediscovery of this concerto by the Bohemian composer is certainly a surprise for the violists particularly since there is only very little original literature from the classical epoch. As violist of the Dresden court orchestra, Joseph Schubert writes a very skilful solo part suitable for the instrument adding vigorous melody and harmonic abundance which reminds of Mozart. In this edition, the original cadences and diminutions appear unchanged.
SKU: AP.44794S
UPC: 038081517247. English.
This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony No. 17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G Major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that often accompany the lighter Classical style. (4:10).
SKU: AP.44794
UPC: 038081517230. English.
This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony No. 17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that often accompany the lighter Classical style. (4:10).
SKU: AP.48089S
ISBN 9781470654955. UPC: 038081554402. English.
A perfect classical choice for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, Allegro Molto from Symphony No. 1, K.16 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and arranged by Anthony Granata has been rewritten from the key of E-flat major to D major. This wonderful teaching piece features simple eighth-note patterns, dynamics, articulations, and accidentals. The work retains the simplicity, charm, and elegance of the original, while still giving your students a bold and mature sound, reminiscent of the Classical era. Younger orchestras can now enjoy the beauty and wonders of the infamous musical prodigy's first symphony. This is a wonderful concert program opener or closer. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.
