Matériel : Octavo
SKU: HL.14020975
UPC: 884088860066. 8.75x8.25 inches.
Chamber opera in a prologue and one act. A ghost story telling of the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in the Hebrides. This is a mystery story in the form of a chamber opera. The prologue is set as a court of enquiry into the unexplained disappearance of the three keepers from a lighthouse. Questions are posed by a solo horn, which may sound from among the audience, and three officers give answer. Gradually, they move from straight testimony into fantastical imaginings of evil during a 'flashback' to the lighthouse; but then we snap back to the courtroom. In the main act the three singers become the vanished keepers. They have been together for months, long enough to be fully aware of each other's weaknesses; petty bickerings suggest a relationship which is stable, but liable to become highly unstable at any moment. They sing songs to reduce the tension, Blazes beginning with a rough ballad of street violence, accompanied by violin and banjo. Sandy's song, with cello and out-of-tune upright piano, is a thinly disguised description of sexual bliss, and Arthur's with brass and clarinet, is a tub-thumping hymn. But the songs serve only to resurrect in their minds ghosts from the past, and as the fog descends each of the keepers becomes convinced that he is being claimed by the Beast. They prepare to meet its dazzling eyes, which become the lights of the relief vessel, and the three men reappear as officers, met at the lighthouse only by an infestation of rats. They leave, and at the end the last hours of Blazes, Sandy and Arthur begin to play over again. Libretto only. Duration c. 1h 25mins.
SKU: HL.14008404
UPC: 884088435356. 8.75x11.75x0.406 inches.
Chamber opera in a prologue and one act. A ghost story telling of the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in the Hebrides. This is a mystery story in the form of a chamber opera. The prologue is set as a court of enquiry into the unexplained disappearance of the three keepers from a lighthouse. Questions are posed by a solo horn, which may sound from among the audience, and three officers give answer. Gradually, they move from straight testimony into fantastical imaginings of evil during a 'flashback' to the lighthouse; but then we snap back to the courtroom. In the main act the three singers become the vanished keepers. They have been together for months, long enough to be fully aware of each other's weaknesses; petty bickerings suggest a relationship which is stable, but liable to become highly unstable at any moment. They sing songs to reduce the tension, Blazes beginning with a rough ballad of street violence, accompanied by violin and banjo. Sandy's song, with cello and out-of-tune upright piano, is a thinly disguised description of sexual bliss, and Arthur's with brass and clarinet, is a tub-thumping hymn. But the songs serve only to resurrect in their minds ghosts from the past, and as the fog descends each of the keepers becomes convinced that he is being claimed by the Beast. They prepare to meet its dazzling eyes, which become the lights of the relief vessel, and the three men reappear as officers, met at the lighthouse only by an infestation of rats. They leave, and at the end the last hours of Blazes, Sandy and Arthur begin to play over again. Study Score. Duration c. 1h 25mins.
SKU: HL.287341
UPC: 888680903763. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. John Jacobson/Mac Huff.
Beginning with a slow Gospel Swing groove and then transitioning into an upbeat Broadway 2-beat, this is a text with an inspirational message. Hand claps and foot stomps help to engage the singers and contrasting musical styles offer excellent teaching opportunities.
SKU: MN.80-120
UPC: 688670801204. English.
A thoughtful and comprehensive source of Advent resources. Structured under five varied themes, each having a candlelighting song and some sort of specific litany or responses, this comes from the creative brain of Michael Burkhardt, an expert at aligning music and liturgy.
SKU: HL.3746370
UPC: 840126915662. 6.75x10.5x0.351 inches.
With a driving pulse and '80s retro style, this smash hit by The Weeknd is perfect in the stands or on the field. Low brass are featured in the beginning, followed by the full band, and finally an option for a loud or soft ending.
SKU: HL.14004974
ISBN 9781844498468.
Ligh t Classical and Romantic pieces edited by Dorothy Bradley for Piano.
SKU: CF.BAS75
ISBN 9781491146392. UPC: 680160903894. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.
Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the returning of light after a dark storm. Composer George Sweet has an indelible style that incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective with simple yet tuneful melodic gestures not commonly found in pieces for beginning ensembles. Every section of the orchestra is given a change to shine in this delightful new piece.
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
Thi s series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
