The Bells, Op. 35 for Orchestra

Gilbert Martin's lovely arrangement for 3-part treble voices with keyboard and optional bells (handbells orchestra bells or chimes)

Par YUASA JOJI. Détails de la formation instrumentale: 4 (alle auch Picc., 3. u. 4. auch Alt Flûte Traversière ) · 4 (auch Engl. Hr.) · 4 (3. auch Es-Klar., 4. auch Bassklar.) · 4 (3. u. 4. auch Kfg.) - 6 · 6 · 4 (3. u. 4. auch b. Trombone ) · 1 - Percussion (vibr · susp.cym · 6tomt · t.bells · xyl · 6cowbells · marimb · Glsp · claves · tamt · 4cast · w.bl · b.dr · 4Timbales · trgl) (5 players) - harp · piano (auch celesta) - Str. (12 · 12 · 12 · 10 · 8) - Durée: 19' -/ Répertoire / Orchestre

The distinctive and creative style of Bob Krogstad's arranging is apparent once again with this delightful and heartwarming showcase for orchestra. With the clever weaving of several classic carols and holiday songs Bob's medleysparkles from beginning to end. Includes: Ding Dong! Merrily on High The Bell Carol Silver Bells I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day and Jingle Bells. Dur: 6:45

Using the favorite holiday carol Silver Bells as its centerpiece here is a collage of bell tunes and effects woven into a solid accessible medley for developing string ensembles. Also includes Ukranian Bell Carol and Jingle Bells.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timpani Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) iPrint Consort CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CDs DigitalResource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

The sound of chimes and bells can evoke the Christmas spirit in all of us. This sparkling and joyful medley of familiar carols features a distinctive orchestration and style and is sure to become a holiday favorite. Includes:Westminster Chimes The Merry Bells All Ring I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day and Ukrainian Bell Carol.

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage. Includes: Gloria Bells Never Sounded Sweeter O Christmas Tree Ring Little Bells and O How Joyfully.

For SATB chorus Clarinet in Bb Percussion Harp and String Orchestra.Commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University the Dale Warland Singers Commission Award presented by Chorus America and funded by the American Composers Forum and Utah Chamber Artists.First performed 30 April 2012 at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall University of Utah Salt Lake City by Utah Chamber Artists conducted by Barlow Bradford.InstrumentationSATB chorus with divisionssolo soprano(optional soprano alto tenor & bass soli) Clarinet in Bb offstagePercussion (1player):    Tubular Bells Glockenspiel large Bass Drum large Suspended CymbalHarpString orchestra    (minimum 6.6.4.4.2 players)

Put on your boots grab your partner and get ready for a Jingle Bells Hoedown! This highly imaginative arrangement will have your audience stompin' its feet in joy. Challenge your students this Christmas with this highly entertaining piece.

Commissioned jointly for Colin Currie by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust. First performance on 14th May 2008 at Symphony Hall Birmingham by Colin Currie (percussion) and the City ofBirmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Martyn Brabbins.NOTE FOR PERFORMANCEIn table top the unpitched solo percussion part in the 9th movement the scoring was initially left open. The present full score showsa suggested instrumentation  which was devised by Colin Currie in conjunction with the composer. Soloists  should attempt to match the timbres used but should not feel constrained by the  exact choice ofinstruments.COMPOSER’S NOTEThe percussion instruments used in a table of noises in some ways represent the odd things that were on my great uncle Ash’s parlour table that fascinated me as a child. There is even abottle; there was always a milk bottle with the silver top pushed in surrounded by other essentials for his life. From birth he was quite severely handicapped in one of his legs and couldn’t walk too far without his trusty crutch.He kept everything he needed within arm’s length. In the list of instruments for the solo part there’s everything from deep log drum sounds to very high metallic chime sounds. Wood glass metal and a whistle. Mostlysmall-scale things with a large gong behind used sparingly. I think that we managed to keep below 30 instruments in all which I was keen to do. I didn’t want scores of things that are only played once they have to earn theirkeep. I didn’t want to use a marimba but thought that trying to make the xylophone sound in a more expressive way would be more of a challenge. The percussionist sits for much of the time on a Cajon a flamenco instrument which isessentially a wooden box. The player hits the front of the box in various ways rather as you play a conga. There are guitar strings inside and bells to add to the overall colour. I would like to thank Colin Currie for the

Premiered at the festival 'Magma Berlin 2002' by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David Robertson 29th November 2002.3 Flutes 1st and 2nd also Alto Flutes in G 3rd also Piccolo3 Oboes 3rd also Cor Anglais in F3 Clarinets in Bb 3rd also Bass Clarinet in Bb3 Bassoons 3rd also Contra Bassoon4 Horn in F3 Trumpets in Bb3 Trombones1 TubaTimpani4 Percussion four playersPlayer 1 - Vibraphone Glockenspiel Water Chime Bell Tree Japanese Wood Blocks Cymbal (Suspended) TamTam (Medium)Player 2 - Triangle Tubular Bells Crotales Marimba Chinese CymbalPlayer 3 - TamTam (Large) Java Gong(Large very low) Bell Lyra (Handheld) Sizzle CymbalPlayer 4 - Bass Drum Glockenspiel Xylophone1 Harp1 Piano also CelestaStrings - 16/14/12/10/8All transposing instruments are notated in their relevant transpositions.Any accidental apply only to the note that it immediately precedes except tied notes.Naturals appear occasionally 'for safety'.'LISTENING EARTH' is a symphonic drama a one- movement composition in four parts based on the work by two writers Joseph Addison (1672-1719) and W.H.Auden (1907-1973). Joseph Addison is not particularly well known; he was English a classical scholar essayist poet and politician but one of his hymns was used by Benjamin Britten. in his setting of a Thomas Tallis canon.The hymn is singularly beautiful and being a composer always inspired by extramusical stimuli such as poems nature paintings I was immediately convinced when I carne across the Addison hymn that here was exactly what I wanted to use as my major source of inspiration for this piece commissioned by and written for The Berlin Philharmonic. I don't refer to the hymn in its entirety but have chosen the following 3 excerpts all acting as mottos for the first three sections of the piece thus turning the piece into a straightforward tonepoem in the classical

For Orchestra. Premiered by The Royal Danish Orchestra conducted by Michael Schonwandt Koncerthuset DR 29th May 2009.Commissioned by and written for The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress.Dedicated to the memory of Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky.Instrumentation.3 Flutes 3rd doubling Piccolo3 Oboe 3rd doubling Cor Anglais3 Clarinets in Bb 3rd doubling Bass Clarinet In Bb3 Bassoons 3rd doubling Contra Bassoon4 Horns in F3 Trumpets in Bb3 Trombones1 Tuba3 Percussion (three players)1 - Triangle Mark Tree Tubular Bells TamTam (Large) Glockenspiel Snare Drum Lion's Roar.2 - TamTam (Large) Chinese Cymbal Spring Coil (Mounted) TamTam (Large) Reco-Reco.3 - Bass Drum (Large) Antique Cymbals (full range) Spring Coil (mounted) TamTam (large) Cymbal (suspended) Reco-Reco.The three large TamTams should differ slightly in pitch.Strings (minimum 16-14-12-10-8)