Frederick's Black Devils : (March of the First Special Service Force)

During World War II, Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force, led by their intrepid Colonel, Robert T. Frederick, was perhaps the most famous of these units. Due to their ferocious nature and blackened faces for night raids, the fearful Germans gave them the nickname The Black Devils. In 2015 they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor the U.S. government can bestow. Frederick's Black Devils is a stirring concert march that pays tribute to this legendary unit.

Sunrise Service : from African Sketches

Kyrill : Storm of the Century

Many people vividly remember January 18, 2007. The weather service issued alerts of an impending storm of the century and a worst case scenario began to unfold. Hurricane Kyrill left unimaginable death and destruction in its wake.Composer Otto M. Schwarz was so deeply moved, he decided to capture what he felt in a new composition. Dur: 10:00

Love Divine : Accompaniment CD

Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service. Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service.

Love Divine : Value Pack

Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service. Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service.

Love Divine : Split Track Accompaniment CD

Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service. Familiar hymns and original music, combined with two narrators reading from scripture, tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally, written to be accessible to most choirs, and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or piano plus flute, clarinet, French horn, and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes, so this will fit nicely into a worship service.

Service-Books of the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis : Images of Ritual and Music in the Middle Ages

Friedensmarsch : from Rienzi

Rienzi remains one of the most popular works from the ?master of romantic opera?, Richard Wagner. The Friedensmarsch from the fourth act (scene 2) of Rienzi is subdued and solemn in character: in the sounds of this march, Rienzi strides to a stately church service. This is sure to be a very popular addition to any performance and is one not to be missed.

Friedensmarsch : from Rienzi

Rienzi remains one of the most popular works from the ?master of romantic opera?, Richard Wagner. The Friedensmarsch from the fourth act (scene 2) of Rienzi is subdued and solemn in character: in the sounds of this march, Rienzi strides to a stately church service. This is sure to be a very popular addition to any performance and is one not to be missed.

Robert Sheldon: Charleston Harbor Celebration

Charleston Harbor Celebration was commissioned by the Charleston Community Band of Charleston, South Carolina (Stephen B. Giove, Conductor). The band commissioned the piece to honor its past conductors -- Earl R. Mays, Edwin S. Toporek, Herbert L. Day and John R. Spitler -- for their faithful service to education, music and musicians. The piece itself is a concert overture that captures the beauty and energy of Charleston's important and historic harbor.

Te Deum : Variations on Großer Gott, wir loben Dich

Großer Gott, wir loben dich is a well-known German hymn, written by Ignaz Franz in the 18th century but based on the 4th century Te Deum laudamus. After a radiant introduction by the brass section, the first variation on the chorale appears. Subsequently, the song is rendered in its original form. Then three more variations follow. The result is a solemn work that is very fitting within the context of a church service, but is also suitable for many other occasions.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day (Totengedenken) is a chorale-like piece in memory of those who have died in service. Jacob de Haan composed this work for a concert by the symphonic wind orchestra Symphonic Winds, which he conducted in Germany on Volkstrauertag (national remembrance day). The composition is based on a text from Totengedenken (Commemoration of Those Who Have Died). This narrative text is provided in four languages, and is intended to be spoken (using a microphone) ad libitum during the performance. Choir parts are also available to complement the performance.

Silver Celebration

Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the bravura of epic film scores, resulting in a piece that is both festive and celebratory in nature. The opening is a rousing 6/8 march featuring various sections of the band and exciting cross rhythms, and then contrasted with a beautifully flowing lyric statement. A brief percussion feature leads to the final section, recapping the opening themes with a flourish and dramatic appeal.

Rhinegold British & International Music Yearbook 2017

The Rhinegold British & International Music Yearbook is the essential guide to the classical music industry. In a single volume it covers the entire classical sector, providing comprehensive listings for:   Agents & performers Composers Competitions & awards Concert promotion Schools Further & higher education Summer schools & short courses Instrument services Retailers Musician & musical support Publishing Recording Music information This year's directory also contains articles offering advice on choosing a conservatoire, studying abroad, as well as features on Oliver Knussen, the relationships between professional orchestras and their music service partners, and the music shops of London's Denmark Street.

English sacred music

Publication of the complete English sacred music of George Jeffreys (c.1610–1685) opens a window on the achievement of one of the few pre-Commonwealth composers wholeheartedly committed to the contemporary Italianate stile nuovo.  Besides a quantity of sacred works in Latin, there are 26 surviving English anthems and devotional pieces, plus three settings from the Communion Service, an impressive output for someone employed for most of his life primarily as a steward to the Hatton family. Though only one of his works was published in his lifetime, Jeffreys’s compositions are preserved in several autograph manuscripts that are the basis of this edition.

Claudio Monteverdi: IL Ritorno D'Ulisse In Patria

'Il Ritorno D'Ulisse In Patria' (The Return Of Ulysses), was first performed in Venice in 1640. Its stature among dramatic works of the seventeenth century has grown considerably and is now one of the most frequently performed of Baroque Operas. Alan Curtis has produced the first complete performing edition to be drawn from all available sources, carefully annotated throughout, the figured bass completed and the newly edited libretto and argomento given in full. Along with a useful scholarly preface and numerous corrections of notes, rhythms and harmonies, this edition is also of particular service for its careful corrections of the faulty libretto which has, until now, had to serve for all modern performances. Libretto by Giacomo Badoaro. English Libretto by Anne Ridler.

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.

Cendrillon pour chant et piano

En choisissant de rester fidèle au conte de Perrault, le librettiste Henri Cain a rendu un fier service à Jules Massenet (1842-1912) : le voici encouragé à déployer dans l’opéra Cendrillon toute la panoplie de merveilles qui fait le charme d’un tel sujet et à écrire pour la Fée-Marraine et sa cour une musique éthérée et scintillante. Le compositeur a fait du Prince charmant un rôle travesti – chanté par une mezzo-soprano et non, comme chez Rossini, par un ténor –, adoucissant par-là même un personnage « aussi proche des rives de l’enfance que sa tendre partenaire » (P. Kaminski). Sans céder au moindre sentimentalisme sucré, la musique de Massenet nous étreint par sa simplicité, sa pureté et l’ardeur des sentiments qu’elle exalte. Le présent volume comprend la réduction complète de l’opéra pour chant et piano, l’intégralité du livret ainsi qu’une notice historique et une iconographie permettant de lever le voile sur l’éclatant triomphe de sa création à l’Opéra-Comique, le 16 février 1892, que confirmèrent dans la foulée plusieurs reprises à Bruxelles, Genève et Milan.