SKU: KJ.SO300F
UPC: 8402702891.
A mix of bowed and pizz. playing creates myriad colors. The deliberate dissonances and intense dynamic shifts offer terrific ensemble work relying on good listening skills and ability to blend and shape the carefully written nuances.
SKU: HL.139987
UPC: 888680040420. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
A waterfall is one of the most beautiful sights in the naturals world – a kaleidoscope of light and sound, carrying an ever-changing pulse of energy and motion. This original work highlights that beauty and mystery through text and melody for an outstanding showcase for developing treble voices. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.
SKU: HL.4005548
UPC: 888680751692. 9.0x12.0x0.049 inches.
From the blockbuster movie Black Panther comes an equally powerful score by Ludwig Goransson. This dynamic medley for band features important themes including Ancestral Plane, Waterfall Fight, Killmonger, and United Nations/End Titles.
SKU: AP.37840S
UPC: 038081433332. English.
William Kamkwamba was raised in Malawi, an African country where magical thoughts prevailed but modern technology was a mystery. From books he read, young William imagined building a windmill that might, one day, bring electricity and water to his village and drastically change the lives of his neighbors. Hoping to someday study science, his country was debilitated by famine that forced William to drop out of school and forage for food as thousands throughout the country died of starvation. However, William's passion remained indefatigable and, using scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves, he ingeniously built a crude yet operable windmill that powered four lights and his radio. News of William's achievement soon spread beyond his country's borders, and the young boy who was once thought of as crazy became a hero to many around the world.
SKU: FJ.ST6553S
English.
This stunning 3-movement work has it all! The opening movement, Flights of Fancy, symbolizes the element of air and features soaring phrases. The second movement, Terra, resembles an Appalachian lullaby and represents the element of Earth. The final movement, Fire and Ice, is a tour de force that captures the elements of fire and water meeting to create steam and the resulting kinetic energy. Glorious music!
SKU: FJ.ST6553
SKU: AP.48672
ISBN 9781470643768. UPC: 038081559469. English.
This three-movement suite for one piano, four hands was inspired by one of the largest lakes in North America, bordering Vermont, New York, and Quebec. The first movement, Wind on the Water, is a flowing piece in 5/4 meter that uses broken chords, broken intervals, and an expansive melody to capture the play of waves on the lake. The second movement, Mystery of the Deep, uses two contrasting sections, one mysterious and one cheerfully swinging, to musically portray a folkloric monster who lurks in the depths of Lake Champlain but also delights locals with occasional sightings. The final movement, Tides of Revolution, draws upon the lake's history as a pivotal battleground during the American Revolutionary War. Driving rhythms, biting dissonances, changing meters, and dramatic exchanges between the players bring the suite to an exciting close. Optional parts for percussion and violin/flute are available for download for two of the movements.
SKU: CL.RWS-2230-00
Named after Xolotl, Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called Axolotls are increasing in popularity. They feature an anime-like appearance and have recently appeared in the computer game Minecraft! Axolotl Dance honors the Mexican heritage of these amazing creatures with basic Latin percussion, and highlights their charm with a lighter melody. Not just a pretty face, these creatures also have mysterious powers of regeneration like no other, making them of interest to scientists. Have fun learning about these delightful creatures while preparing this fun piece for performance!
SKU: CL.RWS-2230-01
SKU: PR.114413800
ISBN 9781491111048. UPC: 680160610204. 9x12 inches.
Abstract Mosaics was inspired by the mosaic artwork of Sonia King. By nature, mosaics are synergistic - many small pieces structured together to make an artistic whole. Needham's work vividly captures this construction from small elements. Each of the work's four sections highlights a particular sonic quality, and each of the instruments, or pieces of the quintet, works in concert with one another creating the musical landscape, instead of the traditional model of one voice carrying the main melodic content. Abstract Mosaics was commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Faculty Brass Quintet in celebration of the group's 25th anniversary.Abstract Mosaics was commissioned by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Faculty Brass Quintet in celebration of the group’s 25thanniversary.Abstract Mosaics takes inspiration from mosaic artwork created byartist Sonia King. By their nature, mosaics are synergistic – that is to say, many small pieces make up the whole of the artwork. The musical work attempts to capture this idea of synergy. Cast in four main sections, each part highlights a particular sonic quality unique to the brass quintet. Like mosaic artwork, the instruments, or “pieces” of the quintet, work in concert with one another to create the musical landscape instead of the more traditional modelof having one voice carry the main melodic content while others accompany.I felt this was particularly important to equally showcase the talents of all members of the UW-Whitewater Quintet as they celebrate 25 years of dedication to performing as a group.– Clint Needham.
