What Sweeter Music : A Cantata for Christmas

From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration, the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger, making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches, universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni, Veni Emmanuel: People, Look East: The Angel Gabriel: He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child: Resonet in laudibus: What Sweeter Music: Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day: WeThree Kings of Orient Are: Sing Noel, Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, timp, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

For The President's Own

In addition to being one of the greatest film composers of all time, John Williams has enjoyed a special relationship with The President's Own U.S. Marine Band. In honor of the band's 215th anniversary, Mr. Williams composed awork specifically for this storied ensemble. Casually described as a curtain raiser, For the President's Own is a spirited work that offers virtuosic challenges for every section of the band and represents a stunning addition tothe repertoire for mature bands. Performance time - ca. 4:20

Sixth Suite for Band

Renowned composer Alfred Reed brings us yet another superb suite of symphonic dances for mature concert band, each a separate and contrasting style. Includes: I. March Miniature II. Summer Stroll III. Halloween Hobgoblin IV. Awa Odori (Japanese Dance).

A Midnight Clear : A Cantata for Christmas

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations. Songs include: King Jesus Hath a Garden; Puer Natus in Bethlehem; Blessed Be That Maid Mary; All My Heart This Night Rejoices; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; O Come, Little Children; In Dulci Jubilo; Carol for the Newborn King; Christmas Celebration.

Far From Here : Song Cycle for Chorus and Orchestra

Written for the Greenwich High School choir and orchestra, Emmy award-winning and Grammy-nominated musician, and GHS parent, Rob Mathes, wrote a song cycle entitled Far From Here as a tribute to the GHS students' and their upcoming graduation. The three movements include: Yesterday/My Home, Where Shall I Go?, You'll Find Me Singing, to create an impressive showcase for high school musicians.

Essential Repertoire for the Young Choir : Level 1 Mixed, Student 1-Pak

ESSENTIAL REPERTOIRE is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary),Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.

Essential Musicianship for Band : Value Pak (35 part books & conductor score)

Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire withprecision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). The included CD-ROM features: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world'sfinest ensembles 2. Practice “loops” on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3.Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keysAlso available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059-00960077). Designed to help ensembles to acquire maximumperformance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice.Alsoavailable:Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

Ensemble Concepts for Band - Value Pak : 4 Part Books plus Conductor Score

Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Ensemble Concepts is designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmentalorder, then combined for more advanced practice.Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: • Masterwork Studies (HL00960078 – 00960095) focuses on six landmarkcompositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice “loops” onthe more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys• Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)• Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

Cameo for Violin

Performance time - ca. 3:45

Scherzo for X-Wings : from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

From the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens this exciting music is featured in the climactic battle scene with our heroes and their X-Wing fighters. A dynamic tour de force for mature bands.

Essential Elements Christmas Favorites for Strings

A collection of Christmas arrangements which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements Method books.Includes: Frosty the Snowman • A Holly Jolly Christmas • Jingle-Bell Rock • Jingle Bells •Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree • Silver Bells • The HanukkahSong • Up on the Housetop • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • White Christmas.

Cinema Paradiso : for Solo Violin and Orchestra

(Love Theme) Performance time - ca. 3:00

Rawhide

Performance time - ca. 3:00 (With opt. vocal solo and opt. men's chorus) Dimitri Tiomkin's iconic western theme from the TV series of the same name (1959-62) evokes the energy and excitement of a 19th-century cattle drive.Originally sung by Frankie Laine, the lyrics (by longtime Tiomkin collaborator Ned Washington) describe riding the range in the Wild West, with picturesque references to dogies (motherless calves) and vittles (the folk spellingfor victual or prepared food). The song remains among the most recognized of western themes, recorded by such diverse artists as Johnny Cash, The Jackson 5, Oingo Boingo, and Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi in The Blues Brothers.

Patriotic Favorites for Strings : Value Pak - 24 part books, conductor score and CD

Each song in this collection is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements series. Includes: America, the Beautiful - Anchors Aweigh - Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Caissons Go Rolling Along - God Bless America - Hymn to the Fallen - Marine's Hymn - My Country, 'Tis of Thee (America) - The Patriot - The Star Spangled Banner - Stars and Stripes Forever - This Is My Country - Yankee Doodle

You Raise Me Up : for Male Solo Vocal and Orchestra, with opt. Chorus

Full set includes score, parts, vocal solo and 40 SATB octavos. Dur: 4:30

Essential Elements Broadway Favorites for Strings : includes 24 student books plus Conductor w/ CD

A collection of popular Broadway songs which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements Method Books. Includes: Beauty and the Beast - Cabaret - Circle of Life - Edelweiss - Get Me To the Church on Time - Go Go Go Joseph - I Dreamed a Dream - Memory - The Phantom of the Opera - Seventy Six Trombones - Sun and Moon.

The Alamo : Concert Suite for Full Orchestra w/opt. SATB Chorus Score and Parts

Performance time - ca. 13:00

Essential Elements Movie Favorites for Strings : Value Pak - 24 part books, conductor score and CD

A collection of popular movie songs which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Essential Elements Method Books.Includes: Chariots of Fire • Apollo 13 • Theme from E.T. • Forrest Gump Theme • The John Dunbar Theme • Jurassic Park • The Man from Snowy River • Mission: Impossible Theme • Raiders March• Somewhere Out There • Star Trek – The Motion Picture.

Sound Patterns for Changing Voices : Sequential Sight-Reading in the Choral Classroom - Classroom Bundle (Kit of score and part books)

Tango (Por Una Cabeza) : Solo Violin and Orchestra

Arranged for Itzhak Perlman.

White Christmas : Symphony Pops

For vocal solo and full orchestra.

Eight Days of Lights : Full Score and Set of Parts

Originally written for SATB choir with piano and then made available for 2 part and SSA voices. Now, here is an orchestral accompaniment that sparkles.

The Star Spangled Banner : Score and Parts

Written especially for the Rose Bowl Ceremonies, January 1, 2004.

Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables)

For male vocal solo and orchestra. Key: A Range: e-a1

Raiders March : From the Paramount Motion Picture Raiders of the Lost Ark

One of the most performed movie themes of all time! Under the careful guidance of Mr. Williams himself, this edition has been faithfully transcribed for wind band and offers a stunning production for the concert stage.