SKU: PR.141401010
ISBN 9781491130612. UPC: 680160676415. 9 x 12 inches. English. Emily Dickinson, Emily Bronte, Elissa Ely, Kenneth Patchen, Wendell Berry.
First known to the music world as a guitar recitalist, David Leisner turned to composing his own guitar repertoire, and soon expanded his work to create a rich catalog in the grand tradition of art songs for voice with guitar. Much beloved by singers for his poignant lyricism and powerful cultivation of meaningful texts, Leisner has also composed a wealth of art songs for voice with piano. The present collection is a selection of six songs from existing cycles for high voice, on texts by Emily Dickinson, Emily Bronte, Elissa Ely, Kenneth Patchen, and Wendell Berry.
SKU: HL.4492994
ISBN 9781705186466. UPC: 196288119203. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Elvis Costello was inspired to create this song sequence for string quartet and voice after discovering that a Veronese academic had been replying to letters addressed to ??Juliet Capulet.? The delicate and personal nature of the correspondence inspired a wonderful and poignant set of songs, written, arranged and originally performed by Elvis Costello and the Brodsky Quartet. Released in 1993, the album was met with critical acclaim for its creative mix of rock and classical style influences and intelligent sense of melody. Hal Leonard is proud to publish this 30th Anniversary Edition of the work, edited by Brodsky Quartet members Jacqueline Thomas and Paul Cassidy.
SKU: HL.4492993
ISBN 9781705186459. UPC: 196288119197. 9.0x12.0 inches.
SKU: GI.G-8739
ISBN 9781622771134. English.
How do we truly know when a young child’s vocalizations make the transition from babble to musical structure? What role can music educators play? What does it mean to sequence instruction at this early level? What is the difference between musical content and musical context? These questions and more form the foundation of a remarkable series of letters by two leaders of the music education world between 1979 and 1981. Donald Pond is retired music director of the Pillsbury Foundation School for Advancement of Music Education in Santa Barbara, California, and Edwin E. Gordon was a professor at the State University of New York–Buffalo and Temple University in Philadelphia. Together, through 45 letters built on friendship and trust, these two remarkable leaders challenge one another and in the process deepen our understanding of musicality, aptitude, creativity, and improvisation. Edwin E. Gordon is known throughout the world as a preeminent researcher, teacher, author, editor, and lecturer in the field of music education.
SKU: HL.4008730
ISBN 9798350119473. UPC: 196288195238.
The last decades we humans have witnessed a significant number of disturbing developments. If we look at the direct and persistent destructive influence of humans on nature: air and water quality are reducing, soils are depleting, crops are short of pollinators, coasts are less protected from storms, deforestation, the degradation of land, loss of biodiversity and pollution. In stark contrast we find the intelligence and boundless creativity of humans: what about all the high technological advancements? What lies ahead in the realm of Artificial Intelligence? Will we let machines make human decisions? What ethical issues arise there? This composition reflects the desperation and urgency of the human need for action. The music draws inspiration from the brutal natural forces that ravage our world as a direct consequence of human failure and selfishness. Are we heading towards a 'Judgment Day'? Or will humanity find a way to reverse negative trends towards a more livable, peaceful, and joyful environment for humans, animals, and nature? To underscore this message, composer Peter Knockaert opted for a highly classical idiom that has been used by many composers in classical music: the 'Dies Irae'. Traditionally, the Dies Irae is the third part of a requiem (funeral mass). The text used in 'Judgment Day? (for optional choir) is coming from the original Latin text.
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SKU: OU.9780193567214
ISBN 9780193567214. 10 x 7 inches.
For SSA and piano In this poignant ballad Toby Young has set an adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem My Letter to the World to heartfelt melodies with a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of being separated from loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic and the power that music has to unite us.
About Songbird
Songbird presents new and exciting original material for upper voices. Showcasing the work of today's most innovative names in choral writing, the series includes songs in a variety of scorings, from SA voices with piano to SSAA and percussion. With a range of distinctive musical styles - and warmth, flair, and character in abundance - this is upper-voice choral music at its very best.
SKU: OU.9780193565951
ISBN 9780193565951. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB and piano In this poignant ballad Toby Young has set an adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem My Letter to the World to heartfelt melodies with a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of being separated from loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic and the power that music has to unite us.
SKU: HL.4008731
UPC: 196288195245.
SKU: HL.289599
ISBN 9781540046758. UPC: 888680916367. 9.0x12.0x0.221 inches.
30 essential fireside favorites arranged for banjo, including: Brown Eyed Girl * The Campfire Song Song * Drift Away * Edelweiss * Folsom Prison Blues * God Bless the U.S.A. * Hallelujah * Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter from Camp) * I Walk the Line * Lean on Me * Let It Be * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * On Top of Spaghetti * Peaceful Easy Feeling * Take Me Home, Country Roads * This Land Is Your Land * Wagon Wheel * You Are My Sunshine * and more.
SKU: CF.O5173
ISBN 9780825867248. UPC: 798408067243. 9 X 12 inches. Text: Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson.
