Angels & Demons

SKU: PR.416414950

UPC: 680160617784. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Inner Demons depicts a man as he loses his mind. This piece contains four themes: a tarantella, a demented waltz, a scherzo, and the Appalachian folk hymn “The Wayfaring Stranger.” The themes are stated quite briskly until arriving at the hymn. This theme consumes the man; it destroys his mind and he melts down. As his mind is slowly rebuilt, his thoughts become increasingly chaotic, until elements of all four themes are heard simultaneously. Inner Demons is an arrangement of movements III and II (in that order) of Garrop’s String Quartet No. 2: Demons and Angels .

SKU: PR.114419960

ISBN 9781491135037. UPC: 680160683130.

I have always been fascinated with the concept of archangels - huge, supernatural beings with gigantic wings who visit earth to carry out their heavenly tasks. Archangels are the chief angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The precise number of these high-ranking celestial beings varies from one religious source to another (typically from four to seven). The three movements of Archangels depict Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel - the three archangels most commonly referenced. Michael is a warrior who is ever vigilant to march into battle against forces of evil. In art, he is often portrayed with his wings spread open in mid-flight and wielding a large sword that is raised into an attack position. The first movement begins in darkness with the foreboding sound of his large, beating wings. Suddenly, Michael appears in all of his terrible glory and wreaks havoc on an army of demons. Raphael is a Hebraic name that translates to God heals, and he is in charge of all manners of healing. Artwork of Raphael typically shows him holding a staff, and he is often pictured with the round cheeks associated with a young cherub. In this quiet middle movement, Raphael gently makes his rounds to tend to the sick. Gabriel is the heralder of news. In Christianity, Gabriel's purpose is quite significant: he appears to Zechariah to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary to announce the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Gabriel is often depicted holding a scepter, a stem of lilies, or an unfurled scroll. In this final movement of the piece, Gabriel trumpets his news for all to hear. -S.G.

SKU: BT.MUSCH80344

ISBN 9781849385954.

This folio contains 20 of Gabriel Yared’s best-loved pieces specially arranged for classical guitar, including themes from The English Patient, Betty Blue and The Talented Mr Ripley.

Eachpiece is demonstrated by the arranger on the included CDs. Four of the pieces are presented in arrangements for guitar duet, and the second CD includes alternative play-along versions each giving prominence to one partor theother.

SKU: LO.765762192409

UPC: 765762097230.

The fresh and creative Allegis Orchestral Series is designed to give small to mid-sized churches an instrumental resource that can be played with a mix of players, but includes everything the large church orchestra needs, as well. These moderately difficult hymn arrangements have been created in popular styles that your instrumentalists and congregation alike with love. With three accompaniment options (piano, live rhythm section, or recorded rhythm tracks) this series fits the needs of any size group, from eight players to a full orchestra. Everything you need for practice and performance is included on the Enhanced CD: printable instrumental parts, optional instrumental parts, capo guitar parts, and rhythm/piano accompaniment, plus the rhythm accompaniment track and demonstration track.

SKU: BT.MUSAM971949

ISBN 9780711990685.

Ten Christmas songs and carols in melody line arrangement with specially recorded backing tracks and full performance versions for both instruments. Both parts are of equal standard, aimed towards players between grades3-5.
Includes two CDs containing four tracks for each song: a full performance demonstration, one backing track omitting both duet parts, one containing the first duet part only, and one the second part. So whether or not youhavea duet partner, Guest Spot Duets includes all you need to enjoy playing great songs.

SKU: CA.2300403

ISBN 9790007240790. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.

This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar's moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of the listeners, a musical image of the soul is created which flies past mocking demons to God with its protecting angel at its side, is allowed to look at God briefly, then faces the purgatory confident and comforted. The work is a real rarity in the history of oratorio, and for large choirs it is a thrilling alternative to the established repertoire of Requiem settings. Its popularity is thanks to the suggestive, often sensuous power of the music, the great choral scenes of the demons and the angels, and the three impressive solo parts.All previous editions were reprints based on the historic first printed materials, which are inconsistent. By contrast, Carus has produced a modern, newly-engraved edition, compatible in all sections, which takes all the sources into consideration and evaluates the autograph manuscript in detail. For this edition the complete orchestral material is available on sale, and the vocal score and full score contain both English and German singing texts. The full score is also available digitally.*,A milestone of late Romantic choral music, and a standard work in Great Britain*,First modern score with a full Critical Report and complete performance material- English and german singing texts

SKU: HL.4004560

9.0x12.0x0.68 inches.