We Bring His Light

Dan Welcher’s most enduringly and frequently played orchestral work, Prairie Light is a fascinating musical companion to three of Georgia O’Keeffe’s most unusual paintings, Light Coming on the Plains, Canyon with Crows, and Starlight Night. This work is ideal for performances using visual projections of the paintings, and is frequently programmed for subscription concerts as well as those for educational settings. Duration: 14’ Parts available on rental.
This work for full orchestra was inspired by three paintings of the noted Americanartist Georgia O’Keeffe. These three watercolors were done in 1917 while the artist was living in Canyon, Texas (near Amarillo), and deal primarily with color and shape. Consequently, the music is primarily concerned with broad lines and shapes rather than rhythms, with subtle washes of color rather than constant harmonic movement, and with arching melody instead of linear counterpoint.The first movement, Light Coming on the Plains, is an elliptical-shaped painting, deep blue to indigo with a “horizon” at the bottom that seems flat and unchanging. The sun hasn’t risen yet, although it does in the course of this movement, but it seems instead to be providing light from behind the canvas. The music is unmoving in terms of rhythm or harmony (although there is a modulation midway through), a color-infused mantra of sound that is almost Eastern.At the height of the sun, we proceed to the second movement, entitled Canyon with Crows. The canyon is red-orange, with black crows circling above friendly unfolding hills. The music is gentle but lively and more rhythmic, with the birds represented by solo oboe, clarinet, and sometimes flute. Halfway through, the brass have a chorale version of the opening motive, played very slowly, over the unending triplets of woodwinds and strings. At the end of the movement, the birds return for a duo-cadenza, accompanied by the dying rays of the sun in muted strings and the ongoing triplets of the solo quartet.The stage is set for the final movement, Starlight Night. In O’Keeffe’s painting, the stars are represented by regularly-spaced rectangles of bright pale yellow on a blue-black sky, with the same shape to the field of vision and the horizon that is found in Light Coming on the Plains. The stars become audible: harp, celesta, glockenspiel, and string pizzicati all lend a sparkle while a solo flute introduces a slowly unfolding theme. After this theme has been heard twice and the sky has begun to really brighten, there is a sudden interruption: a xylophone and a piano begin another “mantra” in brittle staccato chords. This is the same mechanical eternity as O’Keeffe’s regularly-spaced square stars, and it continues on its own as the night progresses. The music builds and grows as the moon rises and arcs, then falls as the pre-dawn light that opened the work returns to bring it to a close. Acycle of light, changing with the movements of sun, moon, and stars, appearing differently from various points of view

(SAXOPHONE & PIANO)

SKU: HL.48184235

Composed by Amy Quate. Leduc. Classical. CD. 16 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL27190. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48184235).

UPC: 888680904852. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches.

“Contemporary composer Amy Quate works in a wide variety of musical styles, forms and media. Composed in 1982 and dedicated to saxophonist Debra Richtmeyer, Light of Sothis creatively depicts the brightest star in heaven. Sothis, now called Sirius, is the star aspect of the goddess Isis, whose light confines the cycles of nature which bring beauty, prosperity and life. It is believed that Sothis blesses us with sacred illumination and it is this which Quate depicts in Light of Sothis. In three movements, Grace, Passion and Faith, the Saxophone line has lyrical melodies contrasted with dramatic scalic passages, covering the entire range of the instrument. Suitable for intermediate level saxophonists, a performance Quate's Light of Sothis proves to be an enticing prospect.”.

By Lloyd Larson. For Brass Ensemble. Quintet for Brass Ensemble. Christmas. Level: 4. Published by Light Of The World Music.

Flight of The Bumblebee for Alto Sax and Piano composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908). Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For alto sax solo and piano accompaniment. Solo with Accompaniment. Classical. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 8 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Choral (2-Part)

SKU: HL.392844

Discovery Level 1. Composed by Cristi Cary Miller. Discovery Choral. Concert, Light Concert. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 165 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.392844).

ISBN 9781705157206. UPC: 196288031178. 6.75x10.5x0.024 inches.

Light-hearted lyrics and a cheerful tune will put a smile on the faces of both singers and listeners as they celebrate the wonder of music. Consider using the song's title as a concert theme to encourage and build a sense of community. A great piece for any time of year!

By John Purifoy. For SAB choir and piano (with optional flute). Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Sacred. Sacred Anthem

By Richard Meyer. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. HighlandåÊString Explorer. Light Concert; Novelty. Grade 1.5. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Peter Blood, Annie Patterson. Vocal. Size 7.5x10.5 inches. 283 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare and Saxophone Solo - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1094773-015

Composed by Harm Evers. Solo Spectrum. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2009. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094773-015. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094773-015).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

The title Saxophones in the Light describes what the piece does - it puts not one, not two, but three of your saxophones into the limelight! At the same time Harm Evers also manages to bring out the best in your concert band. This exciting and inventive piece will give all your musicians a chance to shine.

Der Titel Saxophones in the Light ist quasi eine Gebrauchsanweisung für dieses fröhliche neue Solostück aus der Feder von Harms Evers. Es heißt nämlich wörtlich übersetzt: Saxophone ins Licht“ und rückt drei Saxophonisten ins rechte Licht - das Rampenlicht - und zeigt darüber hinaus auch das begleitende Blasorchester von der besten Seite.

Come indica il titolo, Saxophones in the light è un brano luminoso che permette a tre sassofonisti di mettersi in evidenza. L’accompagnamento orchestrale è curato e sottolinea la trama solistica.

By Robert A. Hobby (1962-). For Two-Part Mixed Voices or SATB, Soprano Solo, opt. Congregation, opt. Children's Choir or Treble Solo with Organ, Piano, Brass Quintet, Percussion, Handbells or Full Orchestra. Choral. Christmas, Advent. Medium to Moderately Difficult. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers