Format : Score and Parts
SKU: CL.023-3768-01
A musical portrait of the famous Black Castle, located in the city of Matsumoto, Japan, is vividly brought to life through themes that are both dramatic and bold. Featuring the percussion section throughout, The Distant Castle is educationally sound programming for any concert setting and your percussionists may enjoy the optional opportunity to perform on traditional Japanese Taiko drums. The culture, beauty and history of Japan come to life in this work for the beginning band by James Swearingen. Very effective!
SKU: ML.013766100
Limbricht, near Sittard, in the late 17th century. Throughout her life, Entgen Luijten is used to going her own way, in family matters, in business and in love. She is supported in this by a great knowledge of nature, which she also regularly uses to help her fellow villagers. But then, because of some unfortunate incidents, she is accused of witchcraft. The lord of the castle is eager for a confession, for which he uses every means made available to him by the Inquisition. But what if Entgen holds out against all odds?Limbricht, nabij Sittard, eind zeventiende eeuw. Haar leven lang is Entgen Luijten gewend haar eigen weg te gaan, in familiekwesties, in zaken en in de liefde. Ze wordt daarin gesteund door een grote kennis van de natuur, die ze ook regelmatig aanwendt om haar dorpsgenoten te helpen. Maar dan wordt ze vanwege een paar ongelukkige voorvallen beschuldigd van hekserij. De kasteelheer is gebrand op een bekentenis, waarvoor hij gebruikmaakt van alle middelen die de inquisitie hem ter beschikking stelt. Maar wat als Entgen tegen alle verwachtingen in standhoudt?Limbricht, près de Sittard, à la fin du XVIIe siècle. Tout au long de sa vie, Entgen Luijten a l'habitude de suivre sa propre voie, que ce soit dans les affaires familiales, professionnelles ou amoureuses. Elle s'appuie pour cela sur une grande connaissance de la nature, qu'elle met d'ailleurs régulièrement au service de ses concitoyens. Mais à la suite d'incidents malheureux, elle est accusée de sorcellerie. Le seigneur du château est avide d'aveux et utilise pour cela tous les moyens mis à sa disposition par l'Inquisition. Mais que se passera-t-il si Entgen résiste contre vents et marées ?Limbricht, in der Nähe von Sittard, im späten 17. Jahrhundert. Entgen Luijten ist es gewohnt, ihr Leben lang ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen, in Familienangelegenheiten, im Geschäft und in der Liebe. Unterstützt wird sie dabei durch ein großes Wissen über die Natur, das sie auch regelmäßig einsetzt, um ihren Mitbürgern zu helfen. Doch dann wird sie aufgrund einiger unglücklicher Vorfälle der Hexerei bezichtigt. Der Schlossherr will ein Geständnis und setzt dafür alle Mittel ein, die ihm die Inquisition zur Verfügung stellt. Aber was, wenn Entgen allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz durchhält?
SKU: KN.8303
UPC: 822795083033.
This imaginative original contains three movements that correspond to the major areas found in a typical castle: The Gate House, an energetic, fanfare-style theme; The Dungeon, featuring special sound effects; and The Great Hall, which captures a mood of celebration. It's full of excitement and surprises from start to finish! Duration 3:05.
SKU: CL.CTS-8012-00
Dedicated to William (Bill) Maupin, a friend and fellow music educator of Claude T. Smith, Castlebrooke Overture is a perfect piece to introduce younger ensembles to meter changes and a couple measures in 3/8 time. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.
SKU: FJ.HX9009
UPC: 241444409596. English.
This captivating ballad from Norwegian composer Lars Erik Gudim features the full woodwind section. Doubles for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, and optional alto flute work together in a gorgeous ensemble setting. There is a brief open solo section for any instrument before the theme returns with expertly crafted orchestration and mesmerizing yet accessible harmonic twists. (6:00).
SKU: FJ.HX9009S
English.
SKU: CF.YPS114F
ISBN 9780825888014. UPC: 798408088019. 9x12 inches.
This fresh new setting of two traditional Scottish folk songs, Will Ye No Come Back Again and Keel Row, was written in honor of its namesake, the Scottish village Castlebay. Composer Gene Milford has crafted a well-scored offering for contest/festival performance that is reminiscent of English-style band pieces. After the striking opening, the piece moves to the more fiddle-like Keel Row in a lilting 6/8. All of the sections of the ensemble get to shine and the band will sound formidable with this piece.
SKU: AP.48873
UPC: 038081561974. English. Ben Cohn.
A Renaissance-era carol brought up to date in a fresh contemporary setting. Veteran Broadway music director and conductor Ben Cohn brings a modern musical theatre sound to this traditional English song. A serenely sparse piano part (during two opening alto solos) gradually grows to a full and glorious accompaniment as more voices join. Listen closely for the juxtaposed stillness/motion and minor/major that symbolize the cold of winter versus the warmth of the season. The entire piece garners edge-of-your-seat wonder, but the greatest chills will come when brief strains from four additional carols trickle in. Simply stunning.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.48874
UPC: 038081561981. English. Ben Cohn.
