“VoiceDance ” a wordless vocal dance celebrating the human voice and the joy of singing together is perfect for any occasion. Written for nationally-known jazz educator arranger and vocalist Jennifer Shelton for hermarriage to well-known drummer Steve Barnes this composition will teach your ensemble blend alternative time signature as well as the freedom found in singing together.…

Peter Dickinson's Celebration Trio (2009) for Clarinet Violin and Piano.The trio comprises of three pieces - Fugue Lullaby and Dance.'These three pieces derive froma story by the British poet John Heath-Stubbs (1918-2006) called The Unicorns. Two unicorns are discovered ina remote part of Africa. The two countries Eastland and Westland want to obtain specimens for research sothey send out compet…

If you have enjoyed Greg Jasperse' VoiceDance series you will love this new addition written for the all-camp choir at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp. A dance of joy and celebration this new VoiceDance givesthe opportunity for improvisation and percussion with Greg suggests several ways to perform the piece making it adaptable for different choirs and performance times. Stunning in its cre…

In celebration of mankind's connection to our planet Michael has created an extraordinary work for band using an intriguing array of composition devices and captivating melodies. Listeners are immersed in a simulated rainstorm the sounds of world drumming overlapping tone clusters and textures and finally a dance of jubilation as the piece comes to a satisfying and rewarding finish. Dur: 7:30

L?édition helvétique 2011 de la Fête Fédérale de Musique bat tous les records : avec près de 550 formations 23 000 musiciens et des milliers de visiteurs elle est le plus grand festival de musique au monde. Gilbert Tinner a composé Dance and Celebration pour cet événement très attendu. Une grande fanfare un hymne festif et une danse virevoltante constituent les éléments majeurs de cette pièce q…

Combining original and Native American melodies and texts this World Music Drumming ensemble is a celebration of the Earth and its beauty. Perform it with instruments and dance for Earth Day harvest celebrations or other concertprograms. With percussion and recorder duet. Available separately: 5-Part Any Combination of Voices ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Energize your holiday programs with the sounds of celebration in this festive Hanukkah original! Set in a vibrant minor key with optional violin and tambourine it opens with in unison followed by a jubilant refrain and a vibrant dance-like section. After a bright key change the refrain repeats propelling the work to a thrilling conclusion! Available separately: SATB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: …

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Celebration at Dunvegan Castle is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This festive solo in 6/8 time for the early intermediate student is written in the tradition of the music used for a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. Students will enjoy playing this spirited piece that will make everyone want to get up a…

Dances Of Time is a diverse collection of five choral songs addressing different aspects of time. Texts ranging from biblical to twentieth century are set to Chilcott's attractive and characterful music drawing on elements of dance forms in various styles.The work opens with a rhythmic setting of Henry VIII's famous text 'Pastime with good company' before the contrastingly wistful and reflective…

This saxophone concerto written in one continuous movement with a wide variety of tempi celebrates the talents of John Harle who has been a central player in the Michael Nyman Band for over ten years. Composed in 1991 Thetitle is in refence to the spiraling dance of a scout bee who has discovered a food source and intends to communicate this back to the members of the hive. These circluar moti…

Par HIMES WILLIAM. Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemporary sounds of the opening are contrasted by an almost Medeival character. You’ll traverse many intriguing and unpredictable paths before dazzling rhythmic interplay drives the ban…

Six miniatures based on animals from the Japanese 'Junishi'-Zodiac Dances est une commande de l?Izumiotsu City Band d?Osaka Japon pour leur 50e anniversaire. Sparke avait d?j? compos? l??uvre Prelude to a Celebration pour cette formation auparavant et il d?sirait personnaliser ce nouveau morceau pour refl?ter l?histoire de l?ensemble. Il a d?cid? d??crire six danses miniatures bas?es sur les si…

The chorale-like opening of this anthem soon segues to a lyrical, yet rhythmic 'celestial celebration' of the birth of Christ. The creative words are supported by fresh harmonies from the inimitable Ken Medema. Delightful! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Grab your top hat and celebrate the music of Irving Berlin with this toe-tapping 4-minute medley. Includes: Let's Face the Music and Dance Puttin' On the Ritz and Steppin' Out with My Baby.Available separately:SATB SAB SSA ePak Combo and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:05.