The Courage to Say No

SKU: BT.DHP-1104888-140

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Commitment to Courage is een eerbetoon aan brandweerlieden overal ter wereld. Dagelijks stellen zij hun leven in de waagschaal voor het welzijn van hun medemens. Het eerste deel Oath (eed) beschrijft hoe de brandweermoedig het vuur bestrijdt om mensen te redden. Het tweede deel Grief (verdriet) is een requiem voor de slachtoffers. Het derde deel Resolutions spreekt een belofte uit: ook in de toekomst zal de brandweer telkens haaropdracht vervullen.

Commitment to Courage ist eine Hommage an die Arbeit der Feuerwehrleute auf der ganzen Welt, die täglich ihr Leben für die Sicherheit der Bevölkerung riskieren. Der erste Satz Oath (Eid) beschreibt, wie die Feuerwehr mutig das Feuer bekämpft, um Zivilisten zu retten. Der zweite Satz Grief (Trauer) ist ein Requiem für die Opfer. Der dritte Satz ist mit Resolutions (Vorsätze) überschrieben: Auch in Zukunft wird die Feuerwehr ihre Mission erfüllen, damit alle Menschen in Sicherheit leben können.

Commitment to Courage est une œuvre de commande pour la Musique de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau Band - Japon), pour les festivités marquant son cinquantième anniversaire. La réalisation de cette commande a été rendue possible gr ce au soutien financier de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau). L’œuvre fut donnée en création par la formation dédicataire, placée sous la direction de Masaichi Takeuchi, le 7 février 2009.Commitment to Courage (“L’obligation de courage”) est une œuvre en trois mouvements décrivant les missions que les pompiers réalisent pour sauver la vie de paisiblescivils.I. Oath - Fighting the Fire Un serment - Combattre le feuCe premier mouvement débute avec une fanfare jouée par les cuivres. Les pompiers bravent les flammes pour sauver des vies humaines.II. Grief - Requiem for the VictimsLe chagrin - Requiem pour les victimesLa petite harmonie (les bois) joue un requiem pour tous ceux qui n’ont pas pu être sauvés.III. Resolutions - For the Future Des résolutions - Pour l’avenirLa mission des pompiers demeurera toujours la même : sauver la vie de citoyens ordinaires, parfois au péril de leur propre vie.Hayato Hirose a composé cette œuvre en hommage aux soldats du feu, avec l’espoir d’un avenir serein et heureux pour tous.

SKU: GI.G-CD-861

UPC: 785147086123.

Courage Can Cry is an album about victory over adversity. It glories in the triumph of the human spirit as the ghosts of fear are laid to rest. These are songs that will prompt you to rediscover the courage that lies beneath the surface of your soul. You will be inspired by the lives of many who dared to give a voice to those who have none. An ancient French writer, Blaise Paschal, who wrote, “We should always keep something beautiful in our hearts,” was the inspiration for many of the texts. These songs are meant to awaken hope and a new awareness of all that lies beneath and within, and they will help you realize that courage can cry louder than any fear or fault.

SKU: CF.XPS2F

ISBN 9780825889882. UPC: 798408089887. 9x12 inches.

Courage March is one of the most popular of the Harold Bennett marches. It is now presented here in a flexible instrumentation edition for bands with instrumentation needs. Tuneful and very fun to play, Courage March will make every band sound their best, and is a good choice for a smaller group to use for contest warm-up. Check out the excerpted version of the recording to see how well the five-part scoring really works.

SKU: HP.3030

UPC: 763628130305. Michael W. Joy.

Original Composition This dynamic original composition for 3-6 octave handbells, was commissioned by The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Composer Michael Joy took the school's motto, Courage for the deed and grace for the doing, as inspiration. The outer sections portray courage as strong and bold. The quieter center section describes grace as both gentle and passionate. This piece is suitable for concerts, festivals, and church services.

SKU: AP.51012S

ISBN 9781470666026. UPC: 038081584638. English.

Combining the folk song Arirang with original material, A Song of Courage contrasts calm passages with bold statements. Offering a message of courage in the face of hardship, William Owens has written a spectacular and highly achievable work. (2:30).

SKU: XC.RCB2111FS

UPC: 812598036527. 9 x 12 inches.

Composer Amy Riebs Mills takes us on a journey inspired by frontline workers. Beyond Courage has many opportunities for great tutti playing as well as soloistic and expressive sections. Ensembles and audiences will love it.

SKU: CL.011-3384-00

This beautiful tone poem is a tribute to the thousands of military men and women who put their lives on the line every day in service to their country. Very playable, yet strikingly poignant and effective, it’s also a perfect tool for teaching your young musicians the art of lyrical performance. Of Courage and Valor has winner written all over it!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

SKU: CF.YAS245F

ISBN 9781491165379. UPC: 680160924288. Key: E minor.

This courageous and forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Fearless legends are heard in the determined theme, punctuated with heavy staccato accompaniments, meant to be played marcato style on the string. Set in E minor, the piece allows cello players to explore extended F# finger patterns as upper strings get to practice a few high-3 sharp accidentals. The character of the piece is found in the rising and falling dynamics that depict the inevitable defeats, but also glory of victory of battle. After a brief respite in a lyrical middle section, the steady march returns in the low strings, bringing the ensemble back to a triumphant conclusion.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: CF.YAS245

ISBN 9781491164976. UPC: 680160923885. Key: E minor.

This courageous and forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Fearless legends are heard in the determined theme, punctuated with heavy staccato accompaniments, meant to be played marcato style on the string. Set in E minor, the piece allows cello players to explore extended F# finger patterns as upper strings get to practice a few high-3 sharp accidentals. The character of the piece is found in the rising and falling dynamics that depict the inevitable defeats, but also glory of victory of battle. After a brief respite in a lyrical middle section, the steady march returns in the low strings, bringing the ensemble back to a triumphant conclusion.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: BP.1087A

John Ness Beck, optional accompaniment for BP1087 Hymn of Courage, St. Denio, 1087A.

SKU: AP.98-RWS191800

Courage Undaunted is inspired by the historic westward expansion of the United States of America. John Pasternak’s work for the concert band musically depicts the fateful journeys of countless pioneers throughout the history of the United States. This new contribution to the concert band repertoire will find its place on many contest lists.