SKU: CL.121-0179-00
4 Players Instrumentation: P1-Bells, Bongos, Wood Block, Paper Bags; P2-Xylophone, Triangle, Ratchet, Slide Whistle, Cowbell; P3-Timpani (2), Finger Cymbal, Slap Stick (whip), Steel Plate (Anvil), Claves; P4-Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Maracas, Siren, Triangle.
SKU: PR.416411770
UPC: 680160091508.
I was tempted to call the piece Throw Back because it consciously employs rhythmic and harmonic approaches characteristic of the earlier part of the twentieth century, much of which plays a part in forging my musical personality. Going along with the impetus, I have paid homage by subtly interpolating stylistic or actual references to such unexpected bedfellows as Scriabin, Ravel, Debussy, Piston, Roussel, and Ysaye. I hope I will be musically forgiven. In one continuous movement, there are three definite internal sections: Presto-Largo-Allegro. The first section opens with a very soft percussion cadenza. If the acoustics allow it, the player will use sponge pottery mallets (sponge-headed mallets employed to smooth the interior of a pot as it is being spin-dried). No matter how hard the percussionist strikes the drums, the dynamic cannot go above pp (pianissimo). This cadenza serves as a basis for the first movement. The elements of the cadenza are taken by the orchestra to make the first major statement, similar to the classical concerto; but rather than making a restatement, the soloists, when they come in, begin with variational ideas. The second section is given over to the soloists, and is lyrical. The third section begins with an alternation between strict rhythmic pulsation and free-sounding timbres, as if reluctant to leave the second section behind. The rhythmic aspect takes over more and more as the piece progresses toward its conclusion. Double Play was commissioned by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with financial assistance from the Northwest Area Foundation. It received its premiere on January 7, 1983, in St. Paul, with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra; Pinchas Zukerman, violinist; Marc Neikrug, piano; and the composer conducting.
SKU: PR.UE038057
ISBN 9783702476717. UPC: 803452073826.
SKU: CF.SPS51F
ISBN 9780825888526. UPC: 798408088521. 9x12 inches.
Quirks†”a word defined as a sudden sharp turn or an unpredictable peculiarity of behavior or action—demonstrate s the capricious nature of the title in its musical character. The music vacillates between fast and slow, happy and sad, extroverted and introverted, and just never goes where you expect. There is plenty of interplay between winds and percussion as the four and three notes of the main motive are tossed about the many instrumental colors. This is a tour-de-force, destined to become a band standard for more advanced bands. You must give this a careful listen.
SKU: HL.50487549
ISBN 9790080132982. 9.0x12.0x0.3 inches. Kamillo Lendvay.
(Hungaroto n HCD 31787)tr solo - picc, 4 fl1 (solo muta in fl a), 4 fl2, ob1, ob2, cl Eb, 3 cl1 Bb, 3 cl2 Bb, 3 cl3 Bb, cl b Bb, fg1, fg2 (ad lib. muta in cfg), 2 sax a Eb, 2 sax t Bb, 2 sax bar Eb - 3 crnt1 Bb, 3 crnt2 Bb, 3 flic t Bb, 2 euf, cor1, cor2, cor3, cor4, tr1 Bb, tr2 Bb, tr3 Bb, 2 trb1, 2 trb2, 2 trb3, 2 tb1, 2 tb2 - timp, tamb mil, gr c, 3 bongos, 3 tomt, ptti, xyl.
SKU: HL.9971354
ISBN 9780979884511. UPC: 884088405557. 8.5x11.0 inches. By Mary Donnelly, George Strid, Patsy Meyer, Ty Parr, John Kreitler Activities Ed. by Cristi Miller.
Extend the Kazoo-Boo classroom magic with ten songs that will have your kids singing, clapping, stomping, crashing and woofing! The collection offers full piano accompaniment and reproducible songsheets, as well as activities to reinforce the concepts and skills in each song. Sold separately is a Performance/Accompaniment CD for enhancing classroom activities and/or school performances. Songs include: Bangin' on My Bongos, Tang Tang, Follow Freckles, Let's Make Music, Wake Up and Play!, We Are Marching, It's a Mystery, Crash! Boom! Bang!, I'm Your Friend, Boo's Beats.
SKU: PR.446411600
UPC: 680160531660.
SKU: CF.SPS80
ISBN 9781491152577. UPC: 680160910076. Key: Bb major.
With Wind and Water is a musical portrayal of an adventure on the high seas during the sailing age. It was during the 16th to the mid-19th century where large sailing vessels dominated global exploration, international trade, and naval warfare. The piece's compound meter provides the pulse of movement as it pitches and rolls with the rhythm of the waves. The driving main melodies convey the determination and courage of the explorers and their crew. Dissonant harmonies suggest rough seas, turbulent weather, and other constant dangers that sailors must endure. Finally, the ending sweeping melody and climax reflects the joy and triumph at arriving on a new land at the apex of a long and intense voyage.With evidence of watercraft dating back to 8000 BC, travel by water has remained an important aspect of life to many civilizations. From paddling down a river or crossing a large lake, to steaming across an entire ocean, generations of humans have traveled on water to explore foreign lands, to seek food and precious materials, to move and trade cargo, and to attack and fend off enemies.With Wind and Water is a musical portrayal of an adventure on the high seas during the age of sail. It was during the sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century when large sailing vessels dominated global exploration, international trade, and naval warfare. Our ship sets sail!The compound meter provides the pulse of movement as it pitches and rolls with the rhythm of the waves. The driving main melodies convey the determination and courage of the explorers and their crew. Dissonant harmonies suggest rough seas, turbulent weather and other constant dangers that sailors must endure. The final sweeping melody and climax reflect the joy and triumph at arriving on a new land at the apex of a long and intense voyage. With Wind and Water was commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association for the 2016 Nine Star Honor Band.
