SKU: AP.49762
UPC: 038081568492. English. Traditional Spiritual.
A percolating, rhythmic setting of the traditional spiritual that invites exciting minor key singing. Independent lines and stacked ostinatos captivate.The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.98-E1130
UPC: 241444411476. English.
A pianistic and showstopping piece by composer, Timothy Brown. A true artistic work that showcases rapid 16th note patterns with syncopated rhythms and grace note accents. Finger Frenzy drives the audience to a rousing finish. Composed for the Late Intermediate/Early Advanced level, for two pianos, four hands.
About FJH Piano Ensemble Series
Creative material especially written to explore aspects of artistic ensemble performance.
SKU: AP.49977S
ISBN 9781470658335. UPC: 038081575896. English. Traditional Gaelic Folksong.
Tha Mi Sgìth is a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love. This stunning arrangement echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst but is very much in the voice of Brian Beck. Every part has attainable challenges that will motivate your students to practice. This work will be a terrific way to open or close your concert. (4:05).
SKU: AP.49930
ISBN 9781470662424. UPC: 038081579627. English.
Give your students a well-needed break from the chaos and noise of today's world with this gentle, introspective, hymn-like composition. Richard Meyer's A Quiet Peace uses suspensions, dissonances, and ninth and seventh chords, which lend a mature sound to the piece. The notes and ranges keep it well within reach of the young orchestra. An excellent way for your students to express sensitivity and grace while developing their emotive playing skills. (4:15) Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2.
SKU: AP.50893S
ISBN 9781470665968. UPC: 038081584577. English.
Castles and Dragons, by Todd Stalter, is a piece your students will love! The knights must confront and slay a dragon threatening the local village. The ensuing battle ends with the dragon's defeat, and the victorious knights return in a noble procession to their castle. This best-selling composition is an ideal introduction to program music and is available in FLEX format for just about any combination of four instruments. (3:40)Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads: with click without click
SKU: AP.98-E1131
UPC: 241444417102. English.
A trio for one piano, eight hands. This new piece by Mary Leaf will get your studio playing together as an ensemble. With sneaky staccato motives, there is mischief afoot in the music! The score is printed with 3 individual parts available in a folio.
SKU: AP.98-P2043
UPC: 241444445068. English.
This is an exciting new piece by composer, Nancy Lau. Students are introduced to articulation and easy intervals in both the left and right hands. This piece is a great way to get students used to focusing on hands together, and left hand movement with articulation. Each hand stays in position. The piece is two pages long with fun lyrics.
SKU: AP.49966S
ISBN 9781470658519. UPC: 038081576077. English.
High Desert March, by Steve Hodges, is a march that captures the excitement and occasional drama of a long hike in the high desert. Adventure awaits as the young hikers begin their trek, prepared to overcome any obstacles that may come their way. (2:10).
SKU: AP.50081
ISBN 9781470662882. UPC: 038081580098. English.
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard. Tempo is around 154 BPM, and lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. Sample solos provided for alto and tenor sax plus optional flute and vibes parts. Energy prevails! (4:05).
SKU: AP.50302
UPC: 038081574721. English. Mark Hayes.
Louis Prima's legendary big band-era showstopper is as exciting as ever in Mark Hayes' sizzling choral setting. Swinging rhythms, scintillating harmonies, independent vocal lines, and a sassy horns-and-rhythm instrumentation bring the heat. A few fresh lyrics add to the bright music theme, creating the ultimate opener or closer for school or community choirs. Now you're singin' with a swing!
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.49984
ISBN 9781470659264. UPC: 038081576527. English.
The northern lights---also known as aurora borealis---are the subject of this stunning piece by Yukiko Nishimura, which weaves together individual musical lines to create a beautiful texture and sonority. The waves of light are similar to the waveform of sound frequencies, and these linear musical sequences depict that concept. Northern Lights is a spectacular work that will captivate your students. (3:50).
SKU: AP.49975S
ISBN 9781470658373. UPC: 038081575933. English.
Sometimes we seek solitude on purpose. Occasionally, we are left in it. Solitude can often be a calming and relaxing experience but also an anxious and fearful one. In Solitude, by Todd Stalter, is expressive, intimate music that seeks to connect with the different emotions we experience while alone. Featuring cinematic techniques like Lydian scale movement and appoggiaturas, the atmospheric sound of In Solitude is sure to resonate both musically and personally with performers and audiences. (2:35).
SKU: AP.50892S
ISBN 9781470666484. UPC: 038081585086. English.
Set in the Dorian mode, this ominous work opens with a foreboding theme and develops with vibrant and dramatic energy. It conjures images of strength, majesty, and passion. It continues to build throughout, culminating with a powerful, climactic ending. This FLEX title will add just the right amount of intrigue to your next concert! (2:10) Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads: with click without click
SKU: AP.50263
UPC: 038081574332. English.
Pink Martini and The von Trapps put a new spin on this old standard, which Nicole Kidman sings as the opening theme for HBO's The Undoing.The dreamy piano intro quotes Debussy's Clair de Lune before melting into a relaxed rendition of the familiar tune. Fashion a unique performance with the ukulele, string bass, and melodica SoundPax.
SKU: AP.49963S
ISBN 9781470658571. UPC: 038081576138. English.
Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself, but also valued as a unique individual, Among the Stars, You'll Shine, by Chris M. Bernotas, is the perfect choice for developing an expressive style of performance with your students. While predominantly lyrical, there are plenty of contrasts and opportunities for all your students to shine. (2:30) (Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 6).
SKU: AP.49962S
ISBN 9781470658595. UPC: 038081576152. English.
Cornerstone Celebration, by Scott Watson, is a musical outpouring of joy and gladness aimed at portraying what's best about the communities in which we live. Written in 3/4 meter, exploiting the Mixolydian mode, and employing a compelling, syncopated rhythm throughout, this piece will surely bring exciting and rewarding new sounds to your band. (2:20) (Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 6.).
SKU: AP.50082
ISBN 9781470662844. UPC: 038081580050. English.
A swingin' blues but with a fun twist, 13-bar blues! Play it around 172 BPM with suggested solos written for tenor 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and some brief drumset fills. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Check out the cool brass plunger mute sections! (3:35).
SKU: AP.49930S
ISBN 9781470662431. UPC: 038081579634. English.
Give your students a well-needed break from the chaos and noise of today's world with this gentle, introspective, hymn-like composition. Richard Meyer's A Quiet Peace uses suspensions, dissonances, and ninth and seventh chords, which lend a mature sound to the piece. The notes and ranges keep it well within reach of the young orchestra. An excellent way for your students to express sensitivity and grace while developing their emotive playing skills. (4:15).
SKU: AP.49965S
ISBN 9781470658533. UPC: 038081576091. English.
It's time to show the world that your band has what it takes to be the best. Can they push to the front, give it all they've got, and sprint to the finish line? Your students have put in hard work, time, and effort to make their concert the best it can be. What better way to end your program than with this exciting piece by Amy Webb that lets them sprint to the finish line! (2:00).
SKU: AP.98-S4187
UPC: 241444445822. English.
A new piece from the FJH Composer Library by Wynn-Anne Rossi. Sirens is a lyrical piece that evokes ocean waves and tides. Accidentals give the music an otherworldly feel as the mystical Sirens seem to lurk about in the water. This piece is composed at the Intermediate level, and is sure to be a part of any recital or competition.
SKU: AP.98-S4185
UPC: 241444439746. English. Melody Bober.
A new piece from the FJH Composer Library by composer, Melody Bober. Sphynx cats tend to be rambunctious, playful animals with distinct features, and this piece is exactly that! With accidentals and a distinct melody that returns throughout, this Early Intermediate piece is sure to inspire students everywhere.
SKU: AP.49967S
ISBN 9781470658496. UPC: 038081576053. English.
Themes are pliable; they can evolve and exist in more than one time signature. Once Upon a Time Signature is the perfect opportunity for your young musicians to improve their craft by adapting to frequent changes in time. 4/4 to 3/4, and back again, they will rise to the challenge. Count on it! (2:30).
SKU: AP.49963
ISBN 9781470658564. UPC: 038081576121. English.
SKU: AP.49983S
ISBN 9781470659295. UPC: 038081576558. English.
An Ancient World, by Adrian B. Sims, imagines the ruins of a past civilization. The work explores the mysterious and fascinating landscapes that were once so beautiful. Reawakened in a new light, the world reignites with energy. After a final mourning of that which was lost and can never be restored, (measures 95--130), the work lives out the essence of ancient royalty with one last celebratory musical statement. (7:00).
SKU: AP.49980S
ISBN 9781470659356. UPC: 038081576619. English.
The Appalachians represented one of America's first frontiers, and frontier music became one of the first truly American forms of musical expression. Based on traditional fiddle tunes, Appalachian Journey combines four folk songs, providing players and the audience with a real toe-tapping treat! The melodies included are: After the Battle of Aughrim and Lord Mayo I, both Irish in origin, and Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains along with Whiskey Before Breakfast, adapted from the old-time fiddling tradition. (4:45).
SKU: AP.50959
ISBN 9781470670788. UPC: 038081592060. English.
With its catchy melody and driving percussion, singer Ava Max's hit song from the Barbie soundtrack is a natural for marching band. The powerful scoring by arranger Doug Adams will make any band sound twice it size!
SKU: AP.51244
UPC: 038081582819. English.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is known for fusing jazz with modern pop sensibilities. Here's her breakthrough bossa nova arranged with tight harmonies, a unison scat feature, and several optional solos. Be sure to listen to the original recording to study the smooth vocal style.
SKU: AP.50961S
ISBN 9781470670832. UPC: 038081592114. English.
Here is a powerful offering from famed film composer Ennio Morricone. Scored for bands of any size, the arrangement features a short trumpet solo, exciting harmonies, and driving percussion. This chart would be terrific both on or off the field!
SKU: AP.50956
ISBN 9781470670740. UPC: 038081592022. English.
Here is the iconic song from the Willy Wonka movies in a hip new arrangement. Writer Nick Baratta pulls out all the stops with this fun and creative chart!
