SKU: HL.1285760
UPC: 196288167464. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Isaiah 26:3, Luke 21:28, Mark 1:3.
This distinctive text brings a perfect moment to Advent communion gatherings. Rich with imagery of reflection, repentance, and restoration. The music is in the minor mode, yet very hopeful. A well-crafted piano accompaniment adds deep expressiveness to this winter portrait of grace.
SKU: HL.1340696
UPC: 196288189589. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
A classic carol for Christmas is reimagined in this unique arrangement. Interesting harmonies, a creative piano part, along with meter changes, set this one apart. Perfect for both school and sacred settings.
SKU: HL.1427836
UPC: 196288201878. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Billy Joel fans have waited ??for the longest time? for a new song from their favorite piano man! With this power ballad, the wait is over. Wonderfully set for vocal groups, your singers can be a part of the magic!
SKU: HL.1427832
UPC: 196288201823. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Lush harmonies and an artful piano accompaniment join together seamlessly in this quintessential Carpenters ballad, perfect for concert and community choirs.
SKU: HL.1414553
UPC: 196288197102. Hebrews 12:1.
This graceful joining of poetry and song is a breathtaking addition to the choral canon. Thoughtful vocal writing and refined piano decoration bring an ancient Christian text into modern musical vernacular with great tenderness and sensitivity.
SKU: HL.1430989
UPC: 196288202981.
If you scrolled through social media feeds this year, there's little chance you missed clips from the astounding music video for this song from British electronic music duo ??Jungle?, where world class dancers performed in a one-shot take around a steadicam, dancing to the beat of this absolute masterstroke of Neo soul and funk!
SKU: HL.1442031
ISBN 9798350124118. UPC: 196288205579.
Rollo Dilworth's distinctive artistry is on full display in this soul-stirring original composition. Paired with additional lyrics from the traditional spiritual ??Walk Together Children,? Dilworth's text is a fountain of inspiration and a testament to the beauty and bravery that can be found in unity. Powerful harmonies and a showstopping piano accompaniment make ??When Our Voices Rise? a tour-de-force worthy of any concert.
SKU: HL.1466274
UPC: 196288212645. 6.75x10.5 inches. Micah 6:6-8.
This second movement from Heather Sorenson's extended work ??These Ancient Words? delivers a sermon in song for practical, faith-based living. Written for SATB choir, this anthem uses elegant chord structures and sweeping melodies to frame a paraphrased setting of Micah 6:8, ??What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.? Accompanied by piano or chamber orchestration.
SKU: HL.1427833
UPC: 196288201830. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
SKU: HL.1473313
UPC: 196288213994.
This dynamic piece features a tenor-bass choir, a percussion ensemble with five players, and piano. The evocative text, penned by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, is drawn from his collection of poems titled ??Fruit Gatherings,? published in 1916. It paints vivid imagery of darkness, light, and triumph over death. Serving as an exceptional contemporary piece for your tenor-bass choirs, this composition offers both excitement and challenge, with its expertly crafted symphony of percussive sounds.
SKU: HL.1454758
UPC: 196288209225. 6.75x10.5 inches.
The prayer for peace is a timeless one and is beautifully set in this work. Adult and young voices combine for a multigenerational offering, and the artful piano accompaniment and violin obbligato add a layer of uniqueness to the piece.
SKU: HL.1423734
UPC: 196288200222.
??Build Ye The Walls,? composed by Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, is a profound concert piece for piano and choir. This stirring composition was commissioned by the Whitman College Chorale, under the direction of Miles Canaday, and the Thomas Circle Singers, led by Miles Canaday as Artistic Director. Evelyn's inspiring message in the lyrics urges us to pray daily for the strength to erect the walls of understanding, human dignity, hope, peace, justice, and integrity. This powerful work is a testament to the transformative power of music in conveying a message of unity and aspiration for a better world. Enjoy the writing of this amazing composer and icon.
SKU: HL.1413031
UPC: 196288196365. 6.75x10.5 inches. John 4:5-30.
Pure jubilation surrounds this anthem dedicated to an important moment in the teaching ministry of Jesus. Filled with toe-tapping rhythms and dazzling gospel piano stylings, this crowd-pleasing song will provide a joyful spirit for celebrative services.
SKU: HL.1455409
UPC: 196288209409.
A perfect introduction to syncopation and jazz, this sunny text reads and like a cross between Jim Papoulis and Mr. Rogers, setting the stage for a introductory number with easy vocal jazz flourishes and a even-keeled beat.
SKU: HL.1427835
UPC: 196288201861. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: HL.1436078
UPC: 196288203797.
This SAB choral setting with a piano accompaniment and an optional flute line delivers a melody evocative of the heart's longing for God. The choral hymn is suitable for any service and may be especially appealing during Advent. Accessible to all choirs.
SKU: HL.1438562
ISBN 9798350123722. UPC: 196288204923. 6.75x10.5 inches. Isaiah 49:16, Luke 15:11-32.
Create a sacred space for reflection and contemplation with this anthem! A beloved theme establishes the spirit of humility and homecoming that is at the heart of this simple yet emotive lyric. A fragile piano support lends a delicate air, ideal for communion moments.
SKU: HL.1442030
ISBN 9798350124101. UPC: 196288205562.
SKU: HL.1423341
UPC: 196288199991.
Bullying online--it's a heartbreaking fact that most young people have to deal with (sometimes on a daily basis), and this song just posits, ??what if we don't need this anymore?? Why can't we just accept others for who they really, truly are--and why can't we just say it in a super-cute and indie folk rock kind of way :) ?
SKU: HL.1427834
UPC: 196288201847. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: KJ.123VN
ISBN 9780849735776.
String BasicsTM Solos Book 2 features a collection of 19 solos for recitals, festivals, informal gatherings, or just for fun. This collection includes a mix of classical themes, folk songs, and original solos by Jeremy Woolstenhulme. The solos correlate with String BasicsTM Book 2 and most level 2 method books. Solos progress in difficulty from beginning to end. All instruments have the same set of solos. This solo collection is the perfect supplement for students who do not have a private studio teacher and want to play solo literature.The piano accompaniments by Kirt Mosier are available in a separate book and recorded audio tracks are available for download by using the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio (IPS). The IPS features three tracks for each solo. Track 1 is a complete performance performed by a professional violinist with piano accompaniment. Track 2 is a complete performance of the solo played by either a violist, cellist, or bassist with piano accompaniment. Track 3 is an accompaniment-only track provided for play-along opportunities.
SKU: KJ.123SB
ISBN 9780849735806.
SKU: KJ.123VA
ISBN 9780849735783.
SKU: KJ.WB530
UPC: 084027053089.
Played in a marcato style, this spirited march features simple quarter and eighth note rhythms inside a limited melodic range, while still allowing all members of the band to be heard. Code of Conduct - March will instill good music making habits in young band students for years to come. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 20.
About Tradition of Excellence: Excellence in Performance
Excellence in performance is a concert band repertoire series correlated with the Tradition of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. The compositions in the series correlate to a specific page in Tradition of Excellence Books 1, 2, or 3 and reinforce and expand on skills and concepts introduced in the method./Selections include exciting parts for every player, grade-appropriate cross-cueing, accessible ranges and rhythms, creative percussion writing, electric bass and rehearsal piano parts, and full conductor scores with rehearsal suggestions, program notes and composer biographies. In addition, the Grade 1 works provide an Advanced Snare Drum part for percussionists who have achieved a higher level of ability, playable simultaneously with the more basic Snare Drum part to facilitate differentiated learning.
SKU: KJ.WB530F
UPC: 084027053096.
SKU: KJ.WB533F
UPC: 084027053171.
Each day presents a variety of experiences. They can be magical, challenging, or surprising. Gabrielle Wojcik??s A Wish for Today is an optimistic march that tells a story of the day unfolding before us as more and more instruments join in the music making. It provides your developing band the opportunity to study, develop and perform several basic skills such as tone quality, intonation, small ensemble playing, balance and blend, as well as a variety of articulations and dynamics. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 8.
SKU: KJ.WB532
UPC: 084027053157.
With a tip of the hat to Gustav Holst and Mars from The Planets, composer Ryan Nowlin??s Mission to Mars depicts the fear, anxiety, and exhilaration of discovery and exploration that future astronauts might experience on their way to the Red Planet. This energetic tone poem in ¾ sits securely under the fingers of each instrument and allows each section of your developing band to showcase their abilities. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 2, page 22.
SKU: KJ.WB529F
UPC: 084027053072.
Enhance your band??s articulation technique with this stately march. Articulation Station features simple quarter note rhythms and a limited range, providing a pefect setting to display accented, slurred, and separated notes. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 1, page 12.
SKU: KJ.WB533
UPC: 084027053164.
SKU: KJ.WB531F
UPC: 084027053119.
Hymns of Freedom, by Quincy Hilliard, is based upon two Negro spirituals, Nobody Knows the Trouble I??ve Seen and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. These two hymns are used in fragments throughout the composition. Contrasting sections of serenity and aggression create an emotional and majestic tapestry. Correlates with Tradition of Excellence Book 3, page 20.