American Composers of the 20th Century

SKU: HL.9971701

ISBN 9781458425171. UPC: 884088645380. 9.0x12.0x2.937 inches. John Jacobson/Roger Emerson.

Celebrate the American Century and the character of a nation that had become a world power and defender of freedom and liberty. By the beginning of the 20th Century, America was turning into a place where everybody wanted to be! From World War I through the Great Depression, war and peace to abundant harvests, America rolled up its sleeves and got to work. Its leaders challenged the nation to set lofty goals, and by 1969 the first American walked on the moon. Present a century of American history on stage with this 35-minute musical revue featuring 8 original songs and some traditional favorites, with connecting script and over 65 speaking parts, designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Student Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Student book, 1 Preview CD, Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (1 Teacher, 20 Student books, P/A CD). Performance Time: approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

SKU: HL.645631

ISBN 9781495081576. UPC: 008148006052. 9.0x12.0x0.127 inches.

John W. Schaum presents 12 original compositions by famous Americans for the advanced pianist including: Samuel Barber: Love Song; Cecil Burleigh: Mazurka, Op. 3 #3; Abram Chasins: Prelude in C Minor, Op. 13 #1; James Francis Cooke: Twilight at Carcassonne; Zez Confrey: After Theater Tango; James P. Dunn : Bewitched; Howard Hanson: Impromptu, Op. 19 #1; Edward B. Hill: March of the Mountains, Op. 7 #4; Alan Hovhaness: Fire Dance; Henry Holden Huss: Gipsy Dance; A. Walter Kramer: Silhouette; Nicholas Slonimsky: Dreams and Drums.

SKU: SA.41335

ISBN 9781608741335. 9.5 x 12.5 inches.

A first publication, this delightful ten-minute work was given its premiere on April 26, 1998 by in Little Rock by pianist Norman Boehm at the University of Arkansas' Artspree Concert Series. Tres Rabos (Three Tails) is presented in three short movements - each a 'tail' devoted to a different animal - preceded in the score by a brief scenario. At an intermediate level, Zajac's work is composed in a contemporary style which is nevertheless quite accessible to piano students anywhere. Beautifully engraved and printed on large size (9 x 12) off-white stock with a quality cover, all saddle-stitched in the traditional sheet music binding.