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Creative Programming: World Music for Choir 29 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists

Two Asian Folk Songs arr. Ruth Morris Gray, SATB a cappella
Perform this pair of authentic Asian folk songs separately or as a world music set. Singers will embrace imitating percussion instruments in the Chinese “Flower Drum Song,” and adore echoing the lyrical pentatonic tune of “High Green Mountain” from Taiwan. Evolving ostinatos create the sense of accompaniment within the context of both a cappella settings. Pronunciation guides are included, making it easy to sing in the original language, in English, or a combination of both.

Tongo arr. Greg Gilpin, SATB a cappella with percussion
Here’s a traditional canoe song from Polynesia that sounds quite impressive with a cappella voices, handclaps, and percussion instruments. The call-and-response format of Greg’s well-designed arrangement suggests people communicating from canoe to canoe as they travel between islands.

A-Fishin’ We Will Go! arr. Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid, 2-part with piano & optional fiddle
Featuring two Canadian folk songs: “I’s the B’y” from Newfoundland and “Going Over the Sea” from Nova Scotia, this spirited setting spins the tale of a boy growing up to become a fisherman like his father. Incorporating the violin (fiddle) part enhances the rollicking, dance-like mood of the piece that is offset by a slower, reflective middle section. A rousing accelerando at the end brings the song to a boisterous, fun conclusion. Boys will especially enjoy performing this work. A Learning Resource Page is included.

Baraka Na Wewe by Victor C. Johnson, 3-part mixed a cappella with djembe
This joyous and rhythmic celebration of hope, joy and peace features a middle section with independent vocal lines, which allows for easily accessible harmonic layering. The only accompanying instrument is the lively djembe part that lends an authentic African flavor. A pronunciation guide and translation are included.

Nanuma arr. Audrey Snyder, 3-part mixed with piano
Based on a folk song from Ghana, additional melodies and harmonies are added to make this a stylish, swing anthem. This is a happy song of welcome and will make a wonderful, upbeat opener to your concert.

Pirulito arr. Mark Burrows, 2-part with piano & optional percussion
Meaning “lollipop,” Pirulito is a traditional children’s song from Brazil. The Portuguese text is simple to learn and fun to sing along with the addition of the percussion included in the choral. A great multicultural selection for 2-part choirs.

Hashivenu arr. Michael Ryan, SSA with piano
The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song supports a traditional text drawn from Lamentations. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a three-part round and concluding with a gentle, ethereal coda. A delicate, independent piano part helps create an ever-flowing feel. Beautifully suited to women s voices in range, tonal color, and musicality.

Sisi Kushangilia (We Will Be Glad) by Victor C. Johnson, SSA a cappella with percussion
Exuberant rhythmic energy abounds in this African-style original! The Swahili text of only four words translates: “We will dance! We will sing! We will be glad!” The only accompanying instruments are shaker, hand drum and djembe, which add an authentic flavor and texture to this celebratory, multicultural selection.

Zum Gali Gali arr. Dan Miner, TBB with piano and clarinet with optional violin & tambourine
This setting of the Israeli folk song offers developing TB choirs a different take on the classic round. It offers rhythmic challenges along with some chromatic maneuverings, yet employs appropriate vocal ranges for maturing singers.

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About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.

Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!

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Oxford Choral Classics 27 May, 2020

“Anthologising is one of life’s sweet pleasures, rather like throwing a party for your favourite friends. Imagine that, by a miracle of scheduling, there they all are in one room at one time, and as you circulate among them, you remember exactly why you wanted to be their friend in the first place… A party is private, an anthology public, but as host/editor, your hope is that others will enjoy your friends as much as you do. As a composer, I suppose I look upon my compositions as my children, but my anthology choices are my friends, and friends are important too.” – John Rutter

From Oxford University Press, explore the “Oxford Choral Classics” series with these valuable anthologies:

Sacred Choruses
This volume comprises 28 of the finest oratorio choruses, complete short choral works, and movements from masses or requiems from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. Drawing repertoire from Britain and mainland Europe, the volume features renowned choruses and familiar cornerstones of the repertoire, as well as some choral discoveries, all in new, carefully researched, and practical editions. Playable piano reductions for rehearsal use are included in the main volume, with a separate volume of purpose-made three-stave organ accompaniments, and newly typeset orchestral material available on rental. Intended for choral societies and cathedral, church, and concert choirs, this is a unique collection of choral classics for mixed voices and orchestra, and an invaluable practical addition to any choir’s library. Titles include: “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach), “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” (Brahms), “In Paradisum” (Faure), “Psalm 150” (Franck), “Zadok the Priest” (Handel), “Lacrimosa” (Mozart), “Jerusalem” (Parry), “Magnificat” (Schubert), “In Exitu Israel” (Vivaldi), and more.

European Sacred Music
“European Sacred Music” is a collection of over 50 of the finest examples of sacred choral music from continental Europe, ranging from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. John Rutter has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century items, going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscript or printed sources. New English singing translations are provided for most pieces, and playable keyboard reductions. Titles include: “Miserere” (Allegri), “Geistliches Lied” (Brahms), “Locus Iste” (Bruckner), “O Vos Omnes” (Casals), “Cantique de Jean Racine” (Faure), “Dixit Maria” (Hassler), “Ave Verum Corpus” (Lassus), “Crucifixus a 8” (Lotti), “Verleih uns Frieden” (Mendelssohn), “Sicut Cervus” (Palestrina), and more.

English Church Music Volume 1: Anthems and Motets and Volume 2: Canticles and Responses
“English Church Music” assembles in two volumes around 100 of the finest examples of English sacred choral music of the past five centuries. The first volume, dedicated to anthems and motets, presents both favourite and lesser-known works, from Renaissance polyphony to the works of the great 19th- and 20th-century composers. The second volume presents a wealth of service material suitable for use throughout the year. Volume 1 titles include: “Ave Verum Corpus” (Byrd), “O Clap Your Hands” (Gibbons), “Faire is the Heaven” (Harris), “Hear My Prayer” (Mendelssohn), “Like as the Hart” (Howells), “Ascendit Deus” (Philips), “Beati Quorum Via” (Stanford), “If Ye Love Me” (Tallis), “O Taste and See” (Vaughan Williams), “Wash Me Throughly” (Wesley), and more.

Christmas Motets
Gathered in this volume are some of the finest motets and related pieces for the season of Christmas. Christmas Motets provides a superb choice of pieces for all choirs looking for something new. John Rutter has prepared completely new editions of all the pre-twentieth-century works, going back to the earliest and most reliable manuscript or printed sources. There are new English singing translations, and playable keyboard reductions in every case. Titles include: “Hodie Christus Natus Est” (Sweelinck), “In Dulci Jubilo” (Praetorius), “O Magnum Mysterium” (Victoria), “Quem Pastores Laudavere” (Praetorius), “Resonet in Laudibus” (Handl), “Virga Jesse Floruit” (Bruckner), and more.

Madrigals and Partsongs
This book contains 59 of the finest examples of the secular choral repertoire, ranging from the late 15th to the 20th century and spanning all the major European countries. All the pre-twentieth-century pieces are in completely new editions going back to the earliest and most reliable sources. Includes English translations and playable keyboard reductions. Titles include: “As torrents in summer” (Elgar), “The blue bird” (Stanford), “Der Tanz” (Schubert), “The Evening Primrose” (Britten), “Fair Phyllis I Saw” (Farmer), “Il est bel et bon” (Passereau), “Lay a garland” (Pearsall), “My spirit sang all day” (Finzi), “The silver swan” (Gibbons), “Trois chansons de Charles d’Orleans” (Debussy), and more.

Opera Choruses
“Opera Choruses” is a collection of 35 classic opera choruses, skillfully arranged as separate concert works, all with excellent English singing translations and practical keyboard reductions. Titles include: “Anvil Chorus” (Verdi, Il Trovatore) “Bridal Chorus” (Wagner, Lohengrin), “Brindisi” (Verdi, La Traviata), “Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves” (Verdi, Nabucco), “Easter Hymn” (Mascagni, Cavalleria Rusticana), “Humming Chorus” (Puccini, Madama Butterfly), “Pilgrims’ Chorus” (Wagner, Tannhauser), “Witches’ Chorus” (Verdi, Macbeth), and more.

In the short film below, Rutter reflects on the choices and intricacies of curating pieces for an anthology. For more information, please contact us, and shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

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Creative Programming: For Tenor/Bass Choir 22 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists

Anvil Chorus (from Il Trovatore) by Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Jonny Priano, TBB with piano and optional anvils
This operatic gem from Il Trovatore is often referred to as “The Gypsy Chorus.” The drama and playfulness of the original orchestration are well preserved in the piano writing, and Verdi’s glorious melody and substantial harmony remain intact in both voicings. As a special touch, the arranger has included parts for two percussive anvils. An IPA guide is included for the Italian text.

If I Can Sing by Lon Beery, T(T)B with piano
“If I can sing, I still am free.” Sara Teasdale’s 1917 poem “Refuge” is certain to resonate with anyone who possesses an appreciation for singing. This lush setting plays out across a shifting palette of harmonic colors and choral textures, and is offered in wonderfully adaptable alternate voicings that address the needs of choirs at any level.

Let the Music Fill Your Soul by Jacob Narverud, TTBB with piano and optional F horn
This anthem, originally scored for mixed choir, is energetic with a text that is relevant to our music classrooms. The horn part soars above the piano and the singers and the driving rhythms of the piano create excitement.

To Those Who Came Before Us by Jim Papoulis, TTBB with piano
Conceived as a way to honor the bravery of military men and women as well as honoring those in everyone’s lives whose hard work, achievements and sacrifices inspire us daily. The songwriters were especially inspired by “The Independence Fund” a remarkable organization working to move severely injured American military veterans toward greater independent mobility.

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“Downton Abbey” for Piano 20 May, 2020

Downton Abbey: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack
The music from the “Downton Abbey” motion picture soundtrack is presented in this collection arranged for intermediate to advanced piano solo. Composed by John Lunn, the selections include “Gleam and Sparkle,” “God Is a Monarchist,” and “Taking Leave.” Play for yourself or play for your friends – you can take a walk down memory lane as you play the pieces from this collection!

For more information about this collection or other movie music for piano solo, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit us online at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

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In Remembrance: Piano Meditations for Communion 18 May, 2020

recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Piano Music Specialists

In Remembrance: Hymns for Communion arr. Dan Forrest, for Late Intermediate Piano
These delicately written pieces will point the listener’s focus toward the sacrifice of the Savior. Dan included thoughtful notes throughout the collection to aid in an expressive performance. Keep this collection close to your bench for those moments when you need to prepare something quickly for Communion! Titles include: “Jesus Paid It All,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” “And Can It Be,” “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness,” “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” “Hallelujah! What a Savior,” and “There Is a Fountain.”

Take This Bread, Take This Cup arr. R. Christopher Teichler, for Moderately Easy Piano
This valuable resource for church pianists contains time-honored hymns and meditative original pieces designed for use during Communion or Lenten services. Chris Teichler uses his gift for writing beautiful and accessible arrangements in this collection. Titles include: “Jesus Paid It All,” “Grace Greater than Our Sin,” “There Is a Fountain,” “Hallelujah! What a Savior!,” “Communion Meditation,” “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed (with Nothing but the Blood of Jesus),” “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” “Were You There?,” “Near the Cross,” and “In Remembrance.”

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About the Authors:
Caryn G. has over 21 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments. During her career, she has been a church pianist/accompanist and a piano teacher. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.

Judy S. has 30 years of private piano teaching experience and 40 years as a church pianist. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.

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First 15 Lessons for Mandolin 15 May, 2020

First 15 Lessons for Mandolin by Fred Sokolow
This handy beginner’s guide for learning to play the mandolin includes online audio/video. It starts with learning to tune the mandolin, how to hold the mandolin, and how to hold and use the pick. Chords and strumming patterns are taught. The video really helps out, as it’s one thing to only hear something, and quite another to see it as well!

By the time you get through this “how to” book, you’ll be able to play good old bluegrass tunes like “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” plus popular songs like “Hey Jude” and “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The video lessons are presented by author Fred Sokolow, a world renowned teacher and player of several fretted instruments.

For more information about this book or other mandolin collections, call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC, email us at keyboard@stantons.com, or visit our website at stantons.com. Shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

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Choral Collections on a Budget 13 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists

Don’t lose your valuable budget dollars! Invest in choral collections to build your library!

Concert Chorals for the Developing Choir by Greg Gilpin, SAB reproducible collection with Audio Access
The developing choir is a unique ensemble and ranges in size from many to just a few, in age from younger to older and from the experienced to brand new singers. Both male and female are a part of these groups with ever-changing vocal challenges. Educators who teach this wide group of musicians know there is a need for many “tools of repertoire” that build bridges to the art of choral singing. Concert Chorals for the Developing Choir is designed to help teach harmonic singing through sophisticated melodies and distinguished texts with a more limited voice range for Part III or Baritone voice. Each choral is designed to have a separate part for Part III or Baritone, without the use of cue-sized notes, which can create visual complications if used too often for young male singers. This reproducible collection also contains helpful rehearsal suggestions and warm-ups for each choral work. Online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings is available, along with Singer PDF Parts for both 3-Part Mixed and SAB vocal scores. The full Piano/Vocal scores have both Part III and Baritone notes for easy use by the director. These terrific concert works can be used all year long with spirituals, folk songs, famous texts, Latin, Christmas, Hebrew and Spanish as well as phenomenal concert openers and closers! Titles include: “A la Nanita Nana,” “All Night, All Day,” “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?,” “Ha Shalom,” “Joshua Fit the Battle,” “Kyrie,” “Let Music Live,” “Sing a Mighty Song,” “So Take This Song of Joy,” and “Think On Me.”

A Cappella! Volume IV 3-part mixed reproducible collection
Volume IV in the popular A Cappella! series features nine concert and festival selections for young and developing Three-part Mixed choirs from creative writers Jerry Estes, Victor C. Johnson and Mary Lynn Lightfoot. The Complete Edition is reproducible and also includes a Rehearsal Resource Page for each piece, a unique teaching/rehearsal tool which features Solfege; Vocabulary; and Preparation and Extension activities carefully crafted for each selection by Victor C. Johnson. Comprised of one spiritual arrangement, two folk song arrangements and six original selections in a variety of styles, this collection is an exceptional value and a great resource for your music library. Titles include: “Cantate!,” “Rainsong,” “Little Liza Jane,” “An Irish Blessing,” “Elijah Rock,” “Home on the Range,” “A Joyful Alleluia,” “Afternoon on a Hill,” and “Song Down in My Soul.”

Let the Women Sing! A Cappella by Greg Gilpin, SSA reproducible collection with Audio Access
“Let the Women Sing! A Cappella” is a new collection of reproducible choral works for SSA a cappella choirs. Spirituals, distinctive texts, multicultural, folk songs, Christmas and general concert works fill this ten-song collection. In addition, there is digital access to four audio rehearsal mixes for each piece with part-dominant and full SSA performance, along with singer PDFs for projection and reproducible options. Whether you have 10 or 100 singers, this must-have a cappella collection will keep you on budget while supplying your program with excellent choral literature for your female singers for many years to come. Titles include: “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?,” “In Flanders Fields,” “Jingle, Jingle Bells,” “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning,” “Mary Sat A-Rockin’,” “Ning Wendete,” “Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet,” “Sing a Mighty Song!,” “Star of Wonder,” and “The Water Is Wide.”

The City and the Sea by Eric Whitacre, SATB with piano
Assembling five songs previously published separately and all with texts by e.e. cummings, this set is a real bargain. Originating as a Chorus America commissioning project, the sum is greater than its parts. Titles include: “as is the sea marvelous,” “i walked the boulevard,” “little man in a hurry,” “maggie and milly and molly and may,” and “the moon is hiding in her hair.”

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Ten to Teach… Series 11 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral and Classroom Music Specialists

The “Ten to Teach…” series of resources from Heritage Music Press provide carefully crafted lessons from master educators including Artie Almeida, Donna Dirksing, Kate Kuper, and Mari Schay. Each volume includes lesson suggestions, audio recordings, PowerPoint presentations, reproducible music for students, and visual aids that you can print or project to suit your needs! Now available in a set of all four volumes, or individually:

Ten to Teach MELODY
Each lesson targets a specific aspect of the element of melody, including: steps, skips, repeat; contour; high vs. low sounds; composing with sol and mi; identifying low sol; exploring and writing melodic inversions; and exploring sequences and motifs.

Ten to Teach HARMONY
These lessons provide your students with opportunities to identify and perform harmony in several ways: singing partner songs, playing barred percussion instruments, illustrating harmony with movement, and playing recorder descants, to name a few!

Ten to Teach FORM
This collection of lessons will get your students out of their seats and engage them in music-making activities centered on the element of form and ranging from singing games to composing variations on their recorders and responding to form with parachutes. Concepts include: rondo, theme and variations, call and response, ABA, and D.C. al Coda.

Ten to Teach RHYTHM
These ten lessons comprise a versatile resource that explores rhythm in a variety of creative ways. Concepts include: rhythmic improvisation, quarter notes and rests, paired eighth notes, meter in 3, macrobeat/microbeat, half and dotted half notes, beat vs. rhythm, ostinato, and syncopation.

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Sacred Collections for Worship 08 May, 2020

recommended by Judy H. and Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialists

Simple Settings for SAB Choirs Volume 1
Here is a collection of accessible SAB voicings of top-sellers in our catalog. All of these are proven winners that are sure to delight your choir and congregation! Titles include: “I Will Be with You,” “All Good Gifts,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “Sing Hosanna, Sing!,” “Pacem,” “He Is Born,” “At the Riverside,” and “To God Be the Glory.”

Women in Song 9
Here is the 9th volume in our successful series of settings for women’s choirs. Included are nine top-selling arrangements of popular contemporary songs, arranged for SSA voices. A CD of accompaniment tracks is available separately for rehearsal and performance. Titles include: “Christmas Sanctus,” “I Thank You, Lord,” “Just As I Am, I Come,” “Lenten Meditation,” “Let Your Light Shine,” “Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You,” “O Come to Us, Emmanuel,” “One World, One Communion,” and “We Are Singing, for the Lord Is Our Light.”

Essential Two-Part Anthems Volume 3
Here is a collection of nine top-selling arrangements of popular contemporary songs arranged for Two-Part Mixed voices suitable for Christmas, Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter, Communion and general occasions throughout the church year. Titles include: “How Great Thou Art/Majesty,” “We Are Called,” “Calypso Lullaby (Mary’s Little Boy Child),” “One Small Child,” “In the Name of the Lord,” “Because He Lives,” “In Remembrance,” “Lamb of God,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.”

One Rehearsal Wonders Volume 5
We are pleased to present another volume in this popular series! Volume 5 provides more great anthems with that “one-rehearsal, quick-learning” recipe! Rich with stylistic diversity and subject variety, these super songs are perfect for slim Sundays. This current collection offers jubilant songs of worship and inspiring anthems of devotion, all highly accessible to choirs of all sizes. In two-part, SAB, and easy SATB voicings, these pieces can be sung at any time with a minimum of preparation. Guaranteed winners! Titles include: “This Is the Day!,” “God Is!,” “All Good Gifts,” “Sing Out, Children of God,” “At the Table of the Lord,” “Wonderful Light!,” “O for a Heart,” “Come to Me, You Weary,” “Let Us Give Thanks to the Lord,” and “Grace and Peace to You.”

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About the Authors:
Judy H. began working in Stanton’s Choral Department in 1975. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University, and a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting from The Ohio State University. A member of the Grove City Chamber Singers, Judy also enjoys reading and spending time with her four grandchildren. Judy is also recently retired – congratulations Judy!

Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 15 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church and sings in the First Church Choir at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio, and is also the founder, Artistic Director and bass bell ringer for Handbells Columbus.

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TV & Movie Themes for A Cappella Choir 06 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists

Looking for fun ideas for a virtual choir? How about a theme song from the classic TV and movie screen!

James Bond Theme arr. Alan Billingsley, SATBB a cappella
There is no more iconic music than the “James Bond Theme.” Movie goers for generations can sing the melody. Here it is cleverly arranged and ready for the concert stage.

Mission: Impossible Theme arr. Roger Emerson, SATB divisi a cappella
It’s the instantly recognized theme from television and film! A great a cappella showcase for pop, jazz and show choirs, your singers will build performance skills and have fun in the process!

Hawaii Five-O Theme arr. Roger Emerson, SATB divisi a cappella with optional percussion
It’s the instantly recognized theme from the incredibly popular TV show, now familiar to a new generation of fans in the 2010 version of the series. A great a cappella showcase for pop, jazz and show choirs, your singers will build performance skills and have fun in the process!

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Orchestra Patriotic & Pops 04 May, 2020

recommended by Dan C. and Megan W., Orchestra Specialists

The 1812-Bar Blues arr. Richard Meyer, Grade 2
You’ve heard all of these melodies before, but never like this! Four themes from Tchaikovsky’s most famous overture have been turned into a cool 12-bar blues. Complete with swinging eighth notes and a ride-cymbal accompaniment, this piece is a great way to teach blues structure, jazz performance practices, and classical music history while keeping your audience’s toes tappin’ and fingers snappin’.
TEACH • blues structure & performance practices, music history
ORCHESTRATION • fun parts for all – add suspended cymbal
PERFORMANCE • great novelty insertion with more serious works

A-Flat arr. Larry Moore, Grade 3-4
Transposed to A, Larry Moore’s edition of this signature tune from new sensation Black Violin is cutting-edge programming for string groups.
TEACH • syncopation, tremolo, great hip-hop groove, layering
ORCHESTRATION • violins get the melody; add piano & drumset
PERFORMANCE • in A minor (not Ab!) it sounds harder than it is

Fanfare, Fantasy, and Fugue by Richard Meyer, Grade 3.5
This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on “The Navy Hymn.” Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, this is the perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging them with a variety of playing styles and forms.
TEACH • changing keys, modes, time signatures; fugal style
ORCHESTRATION • all parts have scads of things to work with
PERFORMANCE • imaginative & dynamic, patriotic programming

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About the Authors:
Dan C. has worked at Stanton’s since 1979, primarily with orchestra music and print promotions. A “working” musician, he’s a classical cellist, a rock & jazz bassist and a folk & country guitarist/singer. His free time is spent with family or reading, gardening, cycling and working puzzles. His series of musical puzzles (RP3 Rebus Puzzle Picture People) can be found on the Stanton’s Facebook page each Sunday. He also has a reputation as a pretty good joke teller, and is recently retired – congrats, Dan!

Megan W., originally from Pittsburgh PA, is happy to call Columbus and Stanton’s Sheet Music “Home.” As a musician, Megan has played in marching and concert bands, youth orchestras, full orchestras, small ensembles, and a few choirs. Her interests include fiddling, reading, writing, martial arts and yoga.

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Creative Programming: From the Masters 01 May, 2020

recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists

Gloria (from Heiligmesse) by Franz Josef Haydn/arr. John Leavitt, SSA with piano & optional chamber orchestra
When Leonard Bernstein wanted to “cleanse his palate” he studied Haydn. This chorus from Haydn’s “Heiligmesse” is an ideal introduction to classical style and a wonderful vehicle for you as the director to work on tone and line and all of the elements of good singing that you strive for.

Gloria Patri et Filio by Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Patrick M. Liebergen, 3-part mixed with piano & optional cello
From master composer Antonio Vivaldi’s “Laetatus Sum” (a setting of Psalm 121), this edition brings the brief work to today’s choirs. Featuring an accessible Latin text and a lively optional cello part, this well-crafted arrangement is an ideal introduction to many of the conventions of Baroque style, including terraced dynamics and the alternation between a small group (or soloist) and the full ensemble.

Sanctus (from German Mass in F) by Franz Schubert/arr. Lon Beery, 3-part mixed with piano
A beautiful adaptation of this Schubert standard for Three-Part Mixed (Optional Baritone) ensembles, it is equally appropriate for concert or worship settings and presents wonderful teaching opportunities for lyrical singing along with an introduction to simple German text. Sing the English version or the original German (pronunciation guide included).

Ad Dominum Cum Tribularer by Johann Michael Haydn/ed. Martin Banner, SATB with piano & optional instrumental ensemble
This arrangement, based on the original autographed edition, introduces everyone to a little known classical gem by Michael Haydn, the younger brother of Joseph Haydn. With either piano or ensemble accompaniment, the composition is a jubilant setting in Latin of Psalm 120:1-2.

Anvil Chorus (from Il Trovatore) by Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Jonny Priano, TBB with piano & optional anvils
This operatic gem from “Il Trovatore” is often referred to as “The Gypsy Chorus.” The drama and playfulness of the original orchestration are well preserved in the piano writing, and Verdi’s glorious melody and substantial harmony remain intact in both voicings. As a special touch, the arranger has included parts for two percussive anvils. An IPA guide is included for the Italian text.

Laudate Pueri (Chorus & Trio) by Felix Mendelssohn/ed. Cameron F. LaBarr, SSA with piano
A new edition of Mendelssohn’s “Laudate Pueri” that includes both the chorus (Laudate Pueri) and the trio (Beati omnes). This edition offers a clean score for choir and keyboard with a few small ediorial markings and a phrase-by-phrase translation.

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