SKU: AP.45881S
UPC: 038081523866. English.
Adapted from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D Major, this arrangement from Brenden McBrien for two solo violins and orchestra creates an opportunity to feature your top violinists in the opening movement of this classic work. Your musicians and audience will be charmed by this Italian masterpiece which includes passages for solo cello and optional keyboard accompaniment to lend it that authentic flavor. (3:40).
SKU: AP.44852S
UPC: 038081518572. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by Brendan McBrien, variations are created through the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the melody, presenting the theme in different voices and keys in both arco and pizzicato, using the A section of the tune as an accompaniment for the B section, and, finally, changing the modality to major, which creates (for a short time) a very different feeling from the traditional minor setting. (2:50).
SKU: AP.45880
UPC: 038081523835. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
This traditional Hanukkah song, My Candles (sometimes known as In the Window), is a lovely and haunting melody written in strophic form. Strophic music is a song that has only one phrase of melodic material with changing text to give variation. Now combined by arranger Brendan McBrien with an original melody that appears between verses, this piece is a beautiful addition to the holiday repertoire! (3:00).
SKU: AP.45880S
UPC: 038081523842. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
SKU: KN.9298
UPC: 822795092981.
We welcome Brendan McBrien to the Kendor family of writers with this creative original inspired by five whimsical rhymes. Text that can be read aloud before each movement is included, and students and their audiences will love this nostalgic walk through these childhood classics: The Clever HenThe Old Woman Of HarrowRainThe Clockand Wee Willie Winkie. Total duration 5:55. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: AP.44852
UPC: 038081518565. English. Traditional Hanukkah.
SKU: AP.29747S
UPC: 038081329123. English.
Soliloquy (for Orchestra) is an original and dynamic work that features exciting dialogues between sections of the orchestra and uses thematic transformation to develop the work. This colorful tribute to the composer's friend and mentor expresses the challenges and triumphs of a life in music education. It will be a unique addition to any program, and a concert favorite with your musicians and audience alike. (4:40).
SKU: AP.40469S
UPC: 038081454252. English.
This Haydn quartet movement is a powerful example of the Storm and Stress style (Sturm und Drang) favored by the composer in many of his famous symphonies. Set in the dark key of D minor, rhythmic and harmonic agitation propel the music forward as Haydn develops its four-note theme through a variety of methods. Both musicians and audience will be captivated by this chamber music masterpiece set for string orchestra with an added bass part to strengthen its harmonic movement, making this the perfect concert or contest closer for your orchestra. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.38492S
UPC: 038081433653. English.
With the same sparkle and energy of its predecessor, Adra's Dance, this new companion piece adds a touch of maturity as Adra's creator, the composer's daughter, has grown into a young lady. Celebrate where we are, where we're going, and how thankful we are to have this one life to live, love, and grow as your students and audiences enjoy the optimism and joy in this music.
SKU: AP.29727
UPC: 038081320731. English.
Performers and audiences alike will enjoy the varied colors and counterpoint in this energetic work. Interplay, as the name implies, features the interaction of various melodic and rhythmic elements arranged above a cello and bass ostinato. Tonalities shift from major to minor adding to the challenge and excitement! (3:30).
SKU: AP.31614S
UPC: 038081355184. English.
A musical postcard to the world! Your audiences will be thrilled with this early piece of Americana, and your musicians will love the colors and energy of this uniquely American music as imagined by the great Czech master following his visit to America in the 1890s. This work contains music inspired by African-American, Native-American and Scottish music and features three movements (I, IV and V) of AntonÃn Dvorák's original five-movement suite.
SKU: AP.42060S
UPC: 038081483986. English.
Inspired by the overactive imagination of childhood, this piece examines the youthful fun of scary places that make our skin tingle! Enjoy this musical portrait of scary, abandoned dwellings, and of the spirits that for some frightful reason seem to inhabit them. (6:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.47478
UPC: 038081544847. English.
This lovely setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Jaunty, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England---Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Hall, and Here We Come A-Caroling---help form the cornerstone of traditional Christmas music. Set with both traditional and contemporary harmonies, and including optional percussion, your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and pleasure of the season.
SKU: AP.42061S
UPC: 038081484006. English.
Depicting stunning points of interest, the history, and the geology from southern Orange County, California, this piece takes the listener on a musical tour of three of the composer's favorite places. Students and audiences will enjoy the strong, confident themes, and lush colorful writing in this original work. (3:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.33726S
UPC: 038081380131. English.
Depicting the sounds of war, this Baroque masterpiece features many special effects including bow tapping, paper under strings, solos for all instruments, and a musical collage that would thrill Charles Ives! A true feast for the ears. This innovative six-movement work ends with a moving tribute to the fallen of war. A classic piece of tone painting that will have your audience and musicians on the edge of their seats. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.47478S
UPC: 038081544854. English.