SKU: PE.EP68748
ISBN 9790300762289.
Shawn Okpebholo's Heritage, in the Edition Peters Concert Band Series, evokes moods, events and sounds (including West African drumming and indigenous melodies) from an ethnomusicological research visit the composer undertook to Nigeria. One of the primary musical themes of the work is an adaptation of a song that comes from the Esan people, a small ethnic group in the southern part of Nigeria and the tribe to which the composer has deep historical and family ties.
The Esan language is poetic in nature and, at various moments in the work, the musicians chant the text from an Esan song:
Ekine leleyea do obhimen la doeki nalo.(My investment in you is paid off. Because of your hard work, your future is bright)
Heritage is a revised version of a work previously entitled This is Africa, which was commissioned by Professor Marcellus Brown and the Boise State University Symphonic Winds for the 2011 National CBDNA Convention and is dedicated to the memory of Dr Harry Begian.
Orchestration:
1 Piccolo, 2 Flute 1, 2 Flute 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet in E-flat, 3 Clarinet 1 in B-flat, 3 Clarinet 2 in B-flat, 3 Clarinet 3 in B-flat, 2 Bass Clarinet 1 and 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Alto Saxophone 1, 1 Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 1 Trumpet 1 in B-flat, 1 Trumpet 2 in B-flat, 1 Trumpet 3 in B-flat, 1 Trumpet 4 in B-flat, 1 Horn 1 in F, 1 Horn 2 in F, 1 Horn 3 in F, 1 Horn 4 in F, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Euphonium 1, 1 Euphonium 2, 2 Tuba 1 and 2, 1 String Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Drum Kit, 1 Bongos, 1 Congas, 1 Horn 1 in E-flat, 1 Horn 2 in E-flat, 1 Horn 3 in E-flat, 1 Horn 4 in E-flat, 1 Trombone 1 (B-flat treble clef), 1 Trombone 2 (B-flat treble clef), 1 Bass Trombone (B-flat treble clef), 1 Euphonium 1 (B-flat treble clef), 1 Euphonium 2 (B-flat treble clef), 2 Tuba 1 and 2 (B-flat treble clef), 2 Tuba 1 and 2 (E-flat treb.
SKU: LO.15-4038H
ISBN 9780787778910.
Welcoming Jordan Ricks to the Heritage Music Press catalog, this original work is perfect for graduation, teacher recognition, or retirement. Beautifully crafted with rich expression and tender sincerity, the accessible mixed meter enhances the emphasis of the text in a conversational manner. Allow this piece to become a staple in your end-of-year repertoire for years to come.
SKU: LO.99-3579H
UPC: 000308144796.
Save money on individual recordings with the 2016 Three-part Accompaniment/Performance Pack! This pack includes the accompaniment and performance tracks for all Three-part pieces in the 2016 Heritage Music Press Release.
SKU: LO.60-1152H
UPC: 000308066500.
A dazzling showcase for your Brass section, Flashpoint is a contemporary rock chart that is certain to become a staple in your library. You'll need strong players, but as with all Heritage Jazz works Grade 4 music, the top note for lead Trumpet is only a written C, and all the rhythm section parts are fully notated and include chord symbols.
SKU: LO.15-3941H
ISBN 9780787777111.
Bringing us another gem from the Scottish heritage and the pen of Carolina Oliphant (Lady Nairne), Tracey Craig McKibben and Michelle Christensen present With a Hundred Pipers. This bright setting begins with a gentle allusion to distant bagpipes and a soft, but energetic first verse that builds throughout. Enjoyable to sing, the Scottish rhythms and feel are irresistible in this creative selection.
SKU: LO.15-4053H
ISBN 9780787779559.
Welcoming composer Ricardo Soto to the Heritage Music Press catalog, this exquisite piece, expressing the sentiments of profound sorrow and deep, inconsolable pain. La Llorana in Spanish refers to the one who weeps. This piece for mature high school or collegiate choirs is truly a standout with it's expressive nature and musical challenges. With chordal dissonances that embody the feeling of sorrow, the craft of this work is truly magnificent!
SKU: LO.99-3502H
UPC: 000308139754.
This piece describes how collective wisdom is handed down from one generation to another; the stories, memories, and truths that swirl like the constantly moving wind throughout our lives. It is a particularly appropriate choice for graduations or heritage celebrations.
SKU: LO.15-3882H
ISBN 9780787774738.
Santa is coming! Ths fun and light-hearted setting of Up on the Housetop features fun staccato sections, reminiscent of rooftop reindeer! Easy to sing and learn. Short in duration and limited in harmony, C. E. Walz incorporates a section of new music that enhances the charm of this well-loved song!
SKU: LO.15-3391H
ISBN 9780787756284.
Contemporary harmonies and skillful vocal techniques carry a message of peace for all-time in this vibrant, unaccompanied setting of a much-loved Civil-War-era spiritual. Consider using a select group of your strongest singers from the ensemble for presenting this arrangement on your next program.
SKU: LO.75-1070H
ISBN 9780787767846.
Singing is an integral part of any music classroom, but the voice works differently than other instruments and needs its own specific strategies. Whether you’re an instrumentalist who finds yourself teaching choir, or a vocalist who is an expert at singing, this book can make your rehearsals more successful. Beginning with an exhortation to use your own voice as a singing example—even if it’s not perfect—it presents all the skills your singers need to learn: posture, diction, pitch, notation, and the list goes on. Each chapter offers a clear overview of a singing goal, then lists several strategies you can use to achieve it with your group.
SKU: LO.99-2984H
UPC: 000308131796.
Linda Spevacek's signature style sparkles with holiday cheer in this festive and fun original madrigal. Strong, independent melodies in each part make this piece an ideal introduction to a cappella singing for developing choirs, and the engaging writing is sure to add variety and flair to your winter or holiday programs.
SKU: LO.99-1811H
UPC: 000308098747.
Let the cool, Latin beat of this incredibly creative original carry you south of the border to celebrate! The text, primarily in English, features a couple of simple phrases in Spanish. Maracas and claves add to the Latin flavor of this holiday programming contrast.
SKU: LO.15-3980H
ISBN 9780787778408.
Telling the fascinating story of Ötzi, a 5, 000-year-old man discovered frozen and preserved in the southern Alps in 1991, this mysterious piece speculates what his life may have entailed and observes what we can learn from it. The unique and mystifying nature of this piece and text is sure to provoke thought and intrigue from singers and audiences.
SKU: LO.15-3553H
ISBN 9780787760922.
When you are old and gray and full of sleep, and nodding by the fire, take down this book and slowly read … and bending down beside the glowing bars, murmur a little sadly how love fled and paced upon the mountains overhead, and hid his face amid a crowd of stars. Sensitive vocal lines and embracing harmonies highlight and enhance the subtle nuances of this beloved poem by William Butler Yeats. A deeply emotional and highly musical experience for performers and audiences alike.
SKU: LO.15-3376H
ISBN 9780787752415.
Words of comfort and assurance taken from the tombstone of the Venerable Bede are directly and elegantly set to music by American composer Carson Cooman. O morning star, when the night of this world is past, bring to us the promise of the new dawn’s light..
