SKU: HL.138176
UPC: 888680030537. 6.75x10.5 inches.
American Idol winner Phillip Phillips has had a string of hits from “Home” to “Gone, Gone, Gone.” This 2014 single follows suit withan energetic guitar-driven folk rock anthem, full-on drums and fervent vocals that celebrate the power of love.
SKU: PR.11441164S
UPC: 680160016914. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Commissioned and premiered by the Network for New Music on Feb. 24, 2002 in Philadelphia, conducted by Jennifer Higdon, ...as like a raging fire... is composed for flute clarinet, violin, cello and piano, with a commissioning grant from Meet the Composer's commissioning USA program. In the music, I've expressed my impression of a raging fire, which is external but also internal, it's in the nature but also in the spirit. --Chen Yi a departure for the composer from her typical joyful music...explosive energy and even some anger... Contrasting this was piano turned artillery, lobbing 'shots' of struck chords over the bow of the audience. --Andrew Druckenbrod, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
SKU: CY.CC2580
Stephansdom is a new composition, descriptive of the iconic St. Stephan's Cathedral in central Vienna. Ryan Diefendorfer wrote this work for the Indiana University Trombone Ensemble for Bass Trombone solo and Trombone Choir (6-part) to be performed by Carl Lenthe at the 2012 Eastern Music Festival. Ryan's work was awarded the winner of the 2012 Eastern Trombone Workshop National Composition Competition.St. Stephen's Cathedral, also known as Stephansdom, is one of Vienna's most remarkable city icons. Dating back to 1137, Stephandsom towers above the rest of Vienna's skyline and has been a constant presence in the lives of the Viennese for nearly one thousand years. Among the buildings that the Viennese find closest to their hearts, Stephansdom is certainly one of themI. GroundbreakingThe first movement depicts the troubles that St. Stephen's Cathedral had in getting its groundbreaking as a church. The opening of the piece marks the celebration of the Viennese when St. Stephen's was first constructed in 1137, during the Romanesque era. However, the church faced many issues—from being destroyed by the Babenberg Empire to being decimated by a fire—before the church began its construction in the Gothic style in 1307. The first movement depicts these struggles before resolving to an open chord.II. StefflSteffl, the nickname for Stephansdom's soaring north tower, is one of the characteristics of the cathedral that the Viennese find so endearing. This movement is very upbeat and is meant to portray the excitement shared by the Viennese for this beautiful addition to Stephansdom, which was completed in 1433. Stephansdom's north tower is the tallest structure in Vienna, and distinctly stands out within Vienna's skyline.III. 1945As World War II was coming to a close in 1945, Stephansdom's roof caught fire from a neighboring building, destroying large portions of the church. One climax occurs at m.30, which depicts Stephansdom's great bell, the Pummerin, crashing down to the ground. This movement depicts the chaotic nature of the raging fire of 1945.IV. Anton PilgrimAnton Pilgrim was the last, and perhaps most beloved, architect who worked on St. Stephen's Cathedral in the Gothic style. One of his most famous projects was the St. Stephen's organ loft, which is depicted by an opening organ-like canon. The final movement to the piece ends in a chorale-like fashion, demonstrating the Viennese's love for Anton Pilgrim, as well as Stephansdom, one of Vienna's most iconic sights.This work of 12 minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: AP.29441
UPC: 038081324241. English.
October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles of his house. Dense smoke filled the air and a steady stream of helicopters flew into the local reservoir to fill up with water to battle the flames. John O'Reilly has crafted a remarkable piece that captures the drama of this event. (3:25) Correlated with Accent on Achievement, Book 2, page 23.
