SKU: FA.MFCD017B
8.27 x 11.69 inches.
Contains Le Roi Lear: Prelude,Premiere Fanfare, and La Mort de Cordelia,Toomai des elephants, Rodrigue et Chimene: Prelude a l'acte 1p. Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien: La Passion , and No-ja-li ou Le Palais du SilenceFrom Robert Orledge's notes:My interest in the wonderful music of Claude Debussy began in the 1980s when I researched and published a book with Cambridge University Press entitled Debussy and the Theatre. During the course of my studies in Paris, I was amazed to discover that Debussy planned over 50 theatrical works but only finished two of these entirely by himself (the opera Pelleas et Melisande in 1893-1902 and the ballet Jeux for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1912-13). Of the rest, many were never started musically (like Siddartha and Orphee-roi with the Oriental scholar Victor Segalen, 1907); some had a few tantalising sketches (like the Edgar Allan Poe opera Le Diable dans le beffroi, 1902-03); some were half-finished (like his other Poe opera La Chute de la Maison Usher, 1908-17); while others were musically complete but had their orchestrations completed by other composers (like Khamma, by Charles Koechlin, 1912-13; or Le Martyre de Saint Sebastien and La Boite a joujoux by his 'angel of corrections' ['l'ange des Corrections'] Andre Caplet in 1911 and 1919 respectively).For it has to be admitted that what some scholars call Debussy's 'compulsive achievement' could equally well be viewed as laziness, especially as far as the minute detail required for calligraphing his orchestral scores was concerned. It was as if creating the music itself was of greater importance than controlling its final sound, even if Debussy was an imaginative orchestrator when he found the time and energy to do it. It also seems true that Debussy also preferred inventing ideas to turning them into complete pieces. However, despite the lack of detail in many of his sketches (missing clefs, key signatures, dynamics, phrasing, etc.) the notes themselves are surprisingly accurate, whether or not they can be compared with a later draft. Thus, a large number of sketches exist for his Chinese ballet No-ja-li ou Le Palais du Silence and it is not too difficult to see which parts of Georges de Feure's 1913 scenario (see below) inspired which ideas. But Debussy hardly made any attempt to join them together after the first few bars.It was usually up to his publisher, Jacques Durand, to find solutions when Debussy risked a breach of contract. Debussy was supposed to supervise the orchestrations completed by others, but this supervision was usually very light and restricted to quiet, sensitive moments in which problems were easier to spot. Far from jealously guarding every one of his created notes, as Ravel did, Debussy once even went as far as to ask Koechlin to 'write a ballet for him that he would sign' on 26 March 1914 when he was hard-pressed to fulfil his lucrative contract for No-ja-li with Andre Charlot at the Alhambra Theatre in London. In the end, Debussy (through Durand) sent Charlot the symphonic suite Printemps instead, whose orchestration had been completed by Henri Busser in the Spring of 1912.So, when I was offered early retirement as Professor of Music at Liverpool University in 2004, I seized the opportunity it would give me to spend time trying to reconstruct some of Debussy's lost potential masterpieces from his existing sketches and drafts--then orchestrating them in Debussy's style when this was appropriate. I had begun this mission in 2001 with the most promising project, the missing parts of Scene 2 of La Chute de la Maison Usher and the sheer joy it gave me at every stage persuaded me to tackle other projects, especially when Debussy experts were unable to identify exactly where I took over from Debussy (and vice versa) in Usher.
SKU: WD.080689655173
UPC: 080689655173.
Dove Award winning songwriters Joel Lindsey and Jeff Bumgardner, with Dove Award winning arranger/ orchestrator Daniel Semsen, have, once again, brought to life an astoundingly appealing new musical for Christmas, Love Was Born a King. With a slew of critically acclaimed dramatic musicals for Christmas under their belt, this highly awarded creative team has done it again, this time with a twist! Their newest offering, Love Was Born a King, is actually 2 musicals in one! Fully developed as a dramatic musical in the vein of their previous successes (How to Have the Best Christmas Ever, An Unexpected Christmas, Welcome to Bethlehem, Under a Starry Sky), Love Was Born a King certainly doesn’t disappoint those in search of their next, new, dramatic musical. For others, who love the music heard in those previously released musicals but aren’t looking for a dramatic musical, Joel and Jeff have delivered an amazing choir with narrator musical option that fully utilizes all the songs found in the drama version… literally, 2 musicals in 1! The option with drama deals poignantly and sensitively with the plight of the homeless, drawing on the responsibility of God’s people to minister and care for those in need. And in the course of helping others, finding that we just might find ourselves being ministered to in the process! If instead you’re looking for a choir with narrator option, you’ll discover the same brilliantly written songs wrapped in a beautifully expressed narrative highlighting the traditional Christmas story focusing on the power and beauty of God’s Love come down to earth, manifested in the birth of the Christ Child.
SKU: CF.CM9720
ISBN 9781491160992. UPC: 680160919598. Key: E minor. Finnish, English. Finnish Carol with additional words by Dan Miner.
Accompanied by piano and oboe, this traditional carol offers treble choirs an opportunity to explore the beauty of traditional Finnish music. This arrangement offers each voice part the opportunity to lead as well as harmonize the melody throughout the verses. Care should be taken to ensure the melody is properly balanced through the harmonization in each verse. Tenutos are marked throughout to help choirs discover the simplistic beauty of this carol. Marked pitches should be stressed, but not accented. To further aid in the flow of the melodic line, I suggest a slight crescendo in each measure from beat 4 over the bar-line into beat 1 (as in m. 16-17) unless otherwise marked. An English paraphrase is offered in addition to the original Finnish text to make this song accessible to choirs of all abilities. It is my sincere hope that through this arrangement, choirs and audiences will fall in love with this simplistically beautiful carol! Finnish Pronunciation Guide Finnish is written phonetically with every letter sounding. This includes both vowels in a diphthong. Consonants sound as English consonants. Phonetic Vowel/IPA Pronunciations a = ah / [a] e = ey / [e] i = eeh / [i] o = oh / [o] u = ooh / [u] j is pronounced as an English y y is pronounced as a German u a is pronounced as in the English word that with a mix of eh sound There is a recording of the Finnish pronunciation by the arranger which can be found at www.carlfischer.com/cm9720 About the arranger Dan Miner is an Assistant Choir Director at Atascocita High School in the metropolitan area of Houston, TX and has taught choral music at both the junior high and high school levels in both Arizona and Texas. He holds degrees in music education and piano performance from Michigan State University. In addition to composing, outside of the classroom Dan is an active accompanist for community, school, sacred, and TMEA Region choirs. He also serves as Organist/Music Associate at Clear Lake United Methodist Church.Accompanied by piano and oboe, this traditional carol offers treble choirs an opportunity to explore the beauty of traditional Finnish music. This arrangement offers each voice part the opportunity to lead as well as harmonize the melody throughout the verses. Care should be taken to ensure the melody is properly balanced through the harmonization in each verse.Tenutos are marked throughout to help choirs discover the simplistic beauty of this carol. Marked pitches should be stressed, but not accented. To further aid in the flow of the melodic line, I suggest a slight crescendo in each measure from beat 4 over the bar-line into beat 1 (as in m. 16-17) unless otherwise marked.An English paraphrase is offered in addition to the original Finnish text to make this song accessible to choirs of all abilities.It is my sincere hope that through this arrangement, choirs and audiences will fall in love with this simplistically beautiful carol!Finnish Pronunciation GuideFinnish is written phonetically with every letter sounding. This includes both vowels in a diphthong. Consonants sound as English consonants.Phonetic Vowel/IPA Pronunciationsa = ah / [a]e = ey / [e]i = eeh / [i]o = oh / [o]u = ooh / [u]j is pronounced as an English yy is pronounced as a German üä is pronounced as in the English word “that†with a mix of “eh†soundThere is a recording of the Finnish pronunciation by the arranger which can be found at www.carlfischer.com/cm9720About the arranger Dan Miner is an Assistant Choir Director at Atascocita High School in the metropolitan area of Houston, TX and has taught choral music at both the junior high and high school levels in both Arizona and Texas. He holds degrees in music education and piano performance from Michigan State University.In addition to composing, outside of the classroom Dan is an active accompanist for community, school, sacred, and TMEA Region choirs. He also serves as Organist/Music Associate at Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
SKU: LO.10-5813L
ISBN 9780787789381.
This expressive song from Brad Nix is a perfect addition to your Christmas or Christmas Eve services. Bradâ??s lyric is adorned by a graceful melody, and the lightly contemporary piano accompaniment provides an atmospheric backdrop. Encourage your congregation to discover the beauty and mystery of the Christmas story with this heartfelt anthem: â??The Maker who graced the heavens with stars is born now to Mary and rests in her arms.â?.
SKU: SP.75575
ISBN 9781585605088. UPC: 728941755758.
In the front of most stores you will observe the most enticing items, gadgets that lure customers into the store for a look around. It should be no surprise that when entering a music store, this is where the electronic keyboards are located. There is something so tempting about sounding like a one man rock, jazz, polka or salsa band that many get the urge to give it whirl. Electronic keyboards are one of the best values for recreation and can be enjoyed at any level. These fun-filled instruments are sometimes referred to as home keyboards which more accurately describes their purpose. The electronic keyboard is geared towards entertaining in the home and the Complete Electronic Keyboard Method by Robert Moore will have you sharing this activity with family and friends in eight easy lessons. Advanced players should use this guide as a source of reference for all aspects of playing. To follow are examples the information you will discover in this Most Complete Method. Introduction to Electronic Keyboards - Tips and Advice for Better Playing - Fundamentals of Music Reading - Basic Keyboard Technique - Chords, Keys and More - Advanced Keys and Rhythmic Concepts - Over The River And Through The Woods - Ode To Joy - Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair - Michael Row The Boat Ashore - Amazing Grace - Oh! Susanna - Billy Boy - First Bossa Nova - Tom Dooley - All Through The Night - Liza Jane - Jingle Bells - When The Saints Go Marching In - 10 Songs You Really Should Know: America The Beautiful - The Star Spangled Banner - Pomp And Circumstance - Danny Boy - Entertainer - Fur Elise - Deck The Halls - We Wish You A Merry Christmas - For He's A Jolly Good Fellow - Auld Lang Syne - Introduction to MIDI.
SKU: AP.33658S
UPC: 038081394305. English. Traditional.
A lovely arrangement of the familiar Christmas carol that will delight all. Play it as close to a Brandenburg tempo and style as possible! Correlated to Orchestra Expressions, Book 2.
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