Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. South Down Pictures was commissioned by Millenium Brass 2000, an organisation comprising three brass bands from the county of Sussex, England. The bands (Patcham Silver, Hangleton and Brighton Silver) had got together to organise many events to mark the new millennium and these culminated in a concert in Hove Town Hall on July 9th 2000 when all three bands combined to give the f…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

for Cornet and Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. In this solo work - a commission for an 18th birthday present - the opening mood of a brooding modal blues gives way momentarily to a more optimistic central section. Following an emotional climax and reflective cadenza, the opening material returns, but now tying in with the central section, and the piece fi nally ends in a more positive mood. In this…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Par BRUCKNER ANTON. Great art in small forms ? Bruckner's smaller sacred works reveal a more personal side to the master symphonist and creator of large-scale orchestral masses. Throughout his life, Bruckner?s deep faith and dedication to the Catholic liturgy inspired him to write church music in smaller forms suitable for performance at Sunday services or in sacred concerts. The long phrases and …

O Gloriosa Domina is divided into three distinct parts: the beginning is in chorale style with sparkling harmonies and surprising chords throughout. A contrasting, fast and very rhythmic middle section follows. The finale recalls the chorale and climaxes in an ecstatic ending. This piece is well suited for advanced choirs. / Saxophone Alto Et Piano

This musical, with a book by John Weidman, explores the history of presidential assassination in America, from John Wilkes Booth to John Hinckley, Jr. Assassins climaxes in a surreal sequence where the assassins convince Lee Harvey Oswald that his act is the only way he will connect - with them, with history, and with the world.Newly edited, with new music engravings, added songs, articles and pho…

Arranged by Bruce Trinkley. Octavo. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer #CM09047. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9047).

(Piano Reduction). By David Maslanka. For Solo Alto Saxophone, Piano reduction. Piano reduction. 68 pages. Duration 42 minutes. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). Marian antiphons. Dom Essen / Germany by J?rgen Kursawa, Org. Choral part(s). With Standard notation. Composed 2001/2002. Universal Edition #UE31988. Published by Universal Edition

Piano Solo. By Franz Liszt. Edited by M. Eckhardt. This edition: HN763. Piano (Harpsichord), 2-hands. Henle Music Folios. Urtext edition (Paper-bound). 54 pages. Published by Henle Urtext Edition.

Irish Ayre for Winds by Warren Barker. Concert Band. Concert Band. Alfred Concert Band. Form: Ballade. Grade 3. Conductor Score and Parts. 130 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by Mark Hayes. For SATB choir, piano accompaniment. Te Deum Choral Series. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4659L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Study Score. By Johan De Meij. (Study Score). Amstel Concert Bands. 136 pages. Published by Amstel Music.

By Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-). For Piano

By Mark, Robin. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SATB). Celebration, Festival, God's Attributes/Character, Promise, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB). 16 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Craig Courtney. For SATB choir and piano. Sacred: Advent, Christ the King. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Andrew Carter. For SATB choir and organ. This edition: A446. Mixed Voices. Sacred Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 4 pages. Duration 2.5'

SSAATTBB a cappella. By Benjamin Britten. (SSAATTBB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Arrangement for Piano Solo by Liszt. Composed by Robert Schumann. Edited by Annette Oppermann. Arranged by Franz Liszt. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 20 pages. G. Henle #HN1356. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481356).

Composed by Pepper Choplin. Sacred Anthem, Advent, Christmas. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4923L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.10-4923L).

By Mack Wilberg (1955-). For SATB choir and organ/orchestra (3 flutes (piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, bagpipes (opt), harp, organ, strings). Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Dura…

Composed by Mary McDonald. Sacred Anthem, General, Patriotic. Octavo. SoundForth #10/5081SF. Published by SoundForth (S2.10-5081SF).