SKU: FG.042-09064-0
ISBN 979-0-042-09064-0.
A collection of solo songs by Einari Marvia (1915-97) edited by Matti Tuloisela. As many as 11 songs are here published for the first time. Einari Marvia contributed about a hundred solo songs to the Finnish Lied tradition established by Yrjo Kilpinen but drew his musical influences more from his teacher, Erkki Melartin, than from Kilpinen. Marvia turned for inspiration to ancient Finnish folk poetry and the nature lyrics of Finnish poets. His songs are characterised by rich musical, melodic invention enhanced by colourful, distinctive harmonies. The texts are taken from a number of sources, which proves that he read widely and was familiar with poetry. Contents: Ikavoidessa * Armahan kulku / Min karas vag * Kun mina mokoman saisin / Om en sadan van jag finge * Etaalla omani * Kuulutusmatka / Lysningsfard / Fahrt zum Aufgebot * Aamu / Morgon / Morgen * Lauantai-ilta / Lordagskvall / Samstagabend * Sade / Regnet * Unohtunut runo * Koti suviyossa / Hemmet i sommarnatten * Odotus * Serenata * Tuutiessa * Mittumaari / Midsommar * Huhtikuu / April * Maaritin balladi / Marits ballad * Olit poissa * Kulkurin kosinta / Vandrarens frieri * Tuulen kehtolaulu * Tyton laulu / Jantas sang * Talvi-iltana / En vinterkvall * Nackrosen * Kevat / Fruhling / Var * Elama / Leben / Livet * Canzonetta * Hyraily.
SKU: GI.G-CD-830
UPC: 785147083023.
Winne r of the Parent's Choice Award 2010! Lomax, The Hound of Music, the acclaimed PBS Kids series based on John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, breaks new ground with its great songs, engaging stories, and educational content. This CD contains favorite songs from the first season of Lomax—a terrific collection of folk tunes wonderfully performed by the top-tier musicians and characters who appear regularly on the program. Join the music-obsessed pooch Lomax, his feline sidekick Delta, their human companion Amy, and their friends as they crisscross America on their tune-filled steam train, the “Melody Hound Express,” tracking down and performing together the wonderful songs that form the heart of our diverse musical heritage.
SKU: UT.HS-231
ISBN 9790215324558. 9 x 12 inches.
Tarascon e; Tarantella Capuanese; Valzer; Polka di Vittorio; Tarantella StiglianeseTh e history of the Viggianesi, strolling musicians, winds over a period of about four centuries and esprimeun ‘unicum’ musically and anthropologically. Heirs of a travelling musical tradition that from the late Middle Ages inhabited more than just the streets of the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples, the harpists of this extraordinary story made their first appearances as early as the end of the 1600s engaged in musical practices at shrines.Armed with an urgent need to make a living together with a strong musical inclination, adaptability and versatility, the groups of musicians, almost always belonging to the same family circle, became the promoters of the great Italian musical tradition (Southern in particular), and with their harps on their shoulders they became the identification symbol of a well-defined and limited area of Italy: the Agri Valley, in Basilicata.From the many documents examined, a very wide and varied musical repertoire emerges mixing the pastoral tradition with classical tradition (mainly opera, devotional music with songs from the cities (from the Neapolitan tradition to international production). The pastoral repertoire, the subject of this publication, consists of a strongly characterized native repertoire which the Viggianesi had consolidated in both public and private ritual occasions in their native land, even if performing in distant lands.This collection is included among the compulsory pieces of The 7th International Harp Contest in Italy Suoni D’Arpa, 2017, Category A – Associazione Italiana dell’Arpa – www.ass ociazioneitalianarpa.it
SKU: LO.99-2200L
UPC: 000308115864.
Simil ar in concept to its predecessor, The Living Last Supper (55/1110L), this unique presentation of the Christmas story is seen through the eyes of those who witnessed the first Christmas in Bethlehem many years ago. There are brief monologues for ten characters--ranging from Mary and Joseph to members of the Innkeeper's family--interspersed among the seven songs. (Also included are character descriptions, set and staging suggestions, and hints for wardrobe and props). The music is Ruth Elaine Schram at her best: beautiful melodies, thoughtful texts, well-crafted part writing-and includes familiar carols with possible congregational participation. The optional orchestration demands are modest, making it possible for the use of live instruments even on a limited budget. An Accompaniment CD is also available, if desired. The Living Light is flexible and accessible enough to appeal to and be within the capabilities of most music ministry programs.
SKU: PR.161000820
UPC: 680160610822. 9 x 12 inches. Text: Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Dan Welcher. Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez, Dan Welcher. Original story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez; Lyrics by Dan Welcher.
Commission ed for the Kingsville (TX) Independent School District and its thriving music department, Welcher has created A Musical Fable for Children, based upon a story by Santiago Vaquera-Vasquez. A narrator tells the tale of two children on opposite sides of the border and the magical creatures who allowed them to see as the other sees. Welcher uses musical themes and instruments to help identify the characters for the audience. The musical play was performed at the Kingsville campus, as well as six other elementary schools in the district.The Need to See is a theater piece for children, featuring a narrator/singer and five instrumentalists. Designed to show children (aged 8-10) a fable about acceptance and diversity, the work also exposes children to live musicians in a highly portable, suitable-for-classroom theater piece.The narrator/singer begins by teaching the children a well-known Mexican folk tune, “Naranja Dulce”, which leads directly into the story. The fable concerns two figures from folklore: Don Conejo (the rabbit god) and Don Coyote (the coyote god). These two trickster/adversaries take on the task of helping Isabella, an American girl, and Tomàs, a Mexican boy, understand each other’s culture—by means of a trick. The two children, living on opposite sides of the Rio Grande in Texas and Mexico, have been taught to fear el otro lado (“the other side”), and to stay away from the river. This causes both children to be nervous and afraid, and Conejo and Coyote decide to do something about that.Borrowing from another well-known tale, writer Santiago Vaquera-Vàsquez has the two trickster-deities perform a bit of hocus-pocus, exchanging the two childrens’ eyes for one day, so they can “see” through someone else’s perspective. The result, told in two languages with narration, song, and constant music, allows the children in the audience to participate as singers, and also as spectators to a tale that has relevance and contemporary meaning. Employing three familiar songs from Latin American culture (“Naranja Dulce”, “Tengo una Muñeca”, and “Mambru se fue a la Guerra”), the piece takes its audience on a journey both familiar and new—and ultimately enlightening.
SKU: FG.55011-523-1
ISBN 9790550115231.
Colo ur Keys Piano ABC is designed for young beginners. Piano ABC is suitable for both private and group lessons. This method book applies the ideas of Zoltan Kodaly who believed in the importance of developing the inner hearing skills through audio-visual means. A child-centered Colour Keys method, which is based on the Colour Strings approach, introduces new musical concepts in the simplest manner possible. The different octave ranges of the keyboard are illustrated with a coloured slip that is placed behind the keys. In addition, a different character represents each octave. The staff is constructed gradually from a single-line staff into a five-line staff. The method uses relative solfa. Little do wandering on the keyboard suggests transposition. A transparent transposing slip will guide transposition and functions in every key. The pieces present a collection of folk songs and children's songs from many different countries. This separate Teacher's Guide (also available in Finnish) offers pedagogical information about the teaching material as well as the lyrics to the songs.
SKU: LO.99-2193L
UPC: 000308115611.
SKU: HP.9085
UPC: 763628190859.
In Little Seeds you will find new hymns from my heart. My devotional life is given to you in my hymnwriting. During the past three years I have been writing songs for the unity of the church - songs reminding us of our baptism. I have been writing biblical story hymns for lesser-known characters. I have written paperless songs that may be easily memorized. I set a Rumi poem. There are new hymns for Christian missions from everywhere to everywhere. You will find new texts and musical settings for folk songs from around the world. I hope I have treated these with the love and respect they deserve. You will find alternate arrangements of some songs that may be useful in different settings. Lim Swee Hong composed three tunes for this collection at my request. I am also pleased to include Lianne Tan's first published hymn tune in Little Seeds.
SKU: WD.080689486173
UPC: 080689486173.
The Easter story is ultimately about changed lives – ordinary people transformed forever by the mercy of a Cross and the victory of an empty tomb. This is the powerful theme of Glorious Day, an impactful new musical from Simply Word that looks at Jesus’ life through the eyes of those He touched. Featuring a dynamic mix of titles from Casting Crowns and Aaron Shust along with new poignant character-specific songs from Lee Black and Gina Boe, Glorious Day will speak directly to the heart of each individual in your congregation. Marty Hamby has expertly arranged this accessible work so that choirs of all sizes can perform the musical in its entirety or as individual numbers during the Lenten season. Deborah Craig-Claar has written a beautifully-crafted two-person narration that recounts the stories of calling the disciples, the adulterous woman, and different miracles, in addition to the key events of the Passion week. A vibrant accompaniment DVD will offer all the additional help you need to make Glorious Day an unforgettable experience for your church and community.
SKU: WD.080689695025
UPC: 080689695025.
Easte r's story is ultimately about changed lives - ordinary people transformed forever by the mercy of a Cross and the victory of an empty tomb. This is the powerful theme of Glorious Day, an impactful new musical from Simply Word that looks at Jesus' life through the eyes of those He touched. Featuring a dynamic mix of recent titles from Casting Crowns and Aaron Shust along with new poignant character-specific songs from Lee Black and Gina Boe, Glorious Day will speak directly to the heart of each individual in your congregation. Marty Hamby has expertly arranged this accessible work so that choirs of all sizes can perform the musical in its entirety or as individual numbers during the Lenten season. Deborah Craig-Claar has written a beautifully-crafted two-person narration as well as providing optional dramatic monologues for Peter, the adulterous woman, and the man born blind. A vibrant accompaniment DVD will offer all the help you need to make Glorious Day an unforgettable experience for your church and community.
SKU: WD.080689571398
UPC: 080689571398.
SKU: WD.080689892127
UPC: 080689892127.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7621
UPC: 805095076219. English.
Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from their archaic and melancholic character. These original tunes are---in a direct or wider sense---of Celtic origin, in other words, they have been borrowed from the Irish, Scottish and Gaelic musical tradition. These through-composed arrangements are rather easy to perform from the rhythmical and technical point of view. Yet, they are quite demanding in respect of the key they are written in, their intonation and, especially, their interpretation. Their different instrumentations are fully compatible with each other and, due to their overall structure, they are also suitable to be played with multi-scored parts. Annotation on Aignish on the Machair. The arrangement of Aignish on the Machair illustrates, above all, the melancholic character inherent in the harmonies of the original tune. A short rubato passage is followed by several variations over the flowing melody in 3/4- time. The short triplet passages embedded in these variations are quite demanding from the technical point of view; considering the key they are written in, however, these passages are not too difficult to play.
SKU: WD.080689500091
UPC: 080689500091.
SKU: HL.4008211
UPC: 196288138976.
This work is based on five folk songs from different cultures. Each song brings its own atmosphere and character, giving rise to a musical journey across the world in one continuous whole. Featuring Evening Rise (America), Lo Yisa Goy (Israel), Sakura (Japan), Finnegans Wake (Ireland) and Siyahamba (South Africa). The Native American song Evening Rise functions as a sort of chorus and thus creates a certain unity; each time the melody is arranged in a different way.
SKU: PR.114423720
ISBN 9781491129487. UPC: 680160690404.
POSTC ARDS FROM UKRAINE is a charming-yet-fiery suite of six character pieces reflecting the culture and music of Didorenko??s homeland. The work was composed in early 2022 following the invasion. Movements 2 and 3 are inspired by folk music with the piano imitating sounds of the bandura, and the other four movements are free settings of authentic folk melodies.More and more in recent times, I turn to the musical heritage of my native Ukraine for inspiration. Shortly after the start of the war in Spring 2022, my friend and New York pianist Evelyne Luest approached me with a suggestion to compose a piece based on Ukrainian folk music. As I began to research authentic song and dance styles, I was immediately drawn to their soulful melodies and stirring rhythms. Postcards from Ukraine came into being in just under a month.The second of these six pieces is written in the style of duma, a sung epic poem recited by itinerant bards, accompanied on a bandura; strumming on the high piano strings imitates the bandura??s sound. In the third piece, an ostinato bass is another impression of bandura playing, while the cello references Carpathian dance tunes. The other four pieces are my interpretations of true Ukrainian folk songs, typically sung a cappella by a women??s choir, from small villages that keep their vocal traditions alive.
SKU: WD.080689790720
UPC: 080689790720.
There has rarely been a resource as spectacular, as exhaustive, and ultimately as practical as Easter! The Best of David T. Clydesdale. Between the covers of one book you will find a treasure house of outstanding material to meet every ministry need during the Lenten season. The collection features fifteen of David T. Clydesdale's most dynamic and passionate arrangements of Easter favorites, including Blessed Redeemer, Grace Flows Down, and Arise. These individual songs have also been sequenced into an Easter musical titled Blessed Redeemer that features narration and optional dramatic character parts. In addition, this resource includes service plans for Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday along with Scripture and responsive readings. There are also three dramatic sketches that can be used in tandem with various songs from the collection. Whether you are looking for an individual anthem for Easter morning or an entire week of worship material, Easter promises to become an indispensable part of your library that you will go to again and again for many years to come.
SKU: WD.080689584367
UPC: 080689584367.
