The Songs of Pasek and Paul Celebrate the brilliance of Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul with this brand-new song collection! Featuring 26 selections from 14 musicals including “Dear Evan Hansen,” “The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land,” and more, this book brings together their most beloved and inspiring songs in one essential volume. Each song is beautifully arranged for piano and voice. Whether you’re a budding performer, a shower soprano, or a professional player looking for unforgettable repertoire, these arrangements are perfect for pianists and vocalists.
Titles include: “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” (from La La Land); “City of Stars” (from La La Land); “For Forever” (from Dear Evan Hansen); “Good Afternoon” (from Spirited); “Like Breathing” (from Edges); “Look for the Light” (from Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building); “A Million Dreams” (from The Greatest Showman); “Never Enough” (from The Greatest Showman); “This Is Me” (from The Greatest Showman); “Waving Through a Window” (from Dear Evan Hansen); “You Will Be Found” (from Dear Evan Hansen); and more.
recommended by Jen Sper, School Choral Music Specialist
Choral Repertoire by Women Composers edited by Hilary Apfelstadt In recent years, the choral profession has become especially mindful of recognizing a broad spectrum of composers, but scholarly materials have not kept pace. In fact, a survey of the available academic writings on choral music reveals a startling lack of information about women composers.
“Choral Repertoire by Women Composers” addresses this gap by highlighting the lives and music of more than 200 women choral composers spanning different time periods and geographic locations. Their choral works – expressive, compelling, and innovative – represent a diversity of styles and are suitable for choirs of varied ages and experience. Nearly 2,000 unique works are listed in this edition.
Though impossible to include every deserving composer and piece, this timely volume covers considerable ground, spotlighting the important contributions women composers have made to choral music throughout history and across the world.
About the Author: Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
SACRED CHORAL READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State Street, Westerville OH 43081 Presented by Mary McDonald $25.00
Stanton’s is pleased to welcome back Mary McDonald as our clinician for the August Sacred Choral Music reading session. With a career that spans over forty years, her songs appear in the catalogs of every major publisher of church music. More than 1200 compositions through anthems, seasonal musicals and keyboard collections testify to her significant contribution to church music. Her greatest desire is “to give God glory for the songs He has allowed me to compose. He alone, is the true Creator behind my pen.”
In 2011, after serving as sacred music editor for The Lorenz Corporation in Dayton, Ohio for more than twenty years, Mary answered a new call. Now she takes her tremendous passion and love for music making directly to churches as an independent artist. Since then, she has been in constant demand in churches across the nation for composer weekends as well as served as host for many of the top choral music dealer conferences in the United States and Canada.
Your registration for the clinic includes a packet of over 30 new choral anthems that are hand-picked from the hundreds published each year. Please note that there is no pre-registration for this session – all registration will take place on-site beginning at 8:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you on August 10th for a wonderful morning of singing with one of the nation’s most sought after church music experts.
SACRED PIANO READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Stanton’s Sheet Music, 330 S. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215 Presented by Mary McDonald $5.00
Join us at Stanton’s Sheet Music for an afternoon of listening to new selections of sacred piano music that will be enjoyable to play in church or at home. Our clinician this year is Mary McDonald.
“I started to think of my summers, the time when my life was deeply connected with all my senses, where the days felt like months and the months like years, and I was free from morning to night, and every day was a new discovery of life, with nature being a fundamental part of it. We were one with nature.”
“I thought that everyone has their own version of the summer portraits. A beautiful season connected with the best moments of our lives. So I started to make my own paintings with music. This album is dedicated to all our endless summer memories, all our beautiful moments.” – Ludovico Einaudi
This exclusive, official folio presents all 13 pieces from the album in piano solo format. Title include: “Rose Bay,” “Punta Bianca,” “Sequence,” “Pathos,” “To Be Sun,” “Jay,” “In Memory of a Dream,” “In Limine,” “Summer Song,” “Oil on Wood,” “Episode One,” “Maria Callas,” and “Santiago.”
A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott, SAB with piano and optional bass & drum kit Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this highly original and effective concert setting of the five-movement Latin Missa brevis embraces a variety of jazz styles. The stylistic piano accompaniment can be played as written or serve as a guide, and bass and drums can join in ad lib, though a notated bass part is also available.
Kindness: A Chorale and Fugue in the Baroque Tradition by Mark Hayes If you enjoy singing Baroque music and value the importance of kindness, courage and compassion, this new 30 minute through-composed work by Mark Hayes for chorus, soprano and tenor soloists and orchestra is for you.
Drawing from the writings of ancient and contemporary authors, the original text of “Kindness,” written by Hayes, seeks to answer the question, “How then shall we live, especially in a world that seems so dysfunctional?” The answer: live with kindness, courage and compassion. When we are joined as one in our pursuit of these values, we can make a lasting impact. To quote Margaret Mead, “Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.”
“Kindness” is set in the Baroque tradition and features an original chorale tune with three separate texts, a fugue, both conventional and retrograde, recitative-like sections for the soprano and tenor soloists and extensive instrumental interludes. As a nod to Baroque masters such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, Hayes included passages imitating “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” and “Hallelujah Chorus.”
This work is perfect for high school and college choirs as well as community and church choirs. The text is intentionally not sacred, rather universal in its appeal. Imagine how the music and message of this work could join a community together in the pursuit of kindness, courage and compassion. It’s what the world needs.. now.
Jon Batiste: Beethoven Blues Inspired by the timeless beauty of classical music and the raw emotion of blues, Jon Batiste’s “Beethoven Blues” reimagines tradition with a modern voice. Our new matching songbook features all 11 tracks from the acclaimed solo piano album, with transcriptions approved by the five-time GRAMMY Award® winner himself.
Titles include: “American Symphony Theme,” “Dusklight Movement,” “5th Symphony in Congo Square,” “Für Elise – Batiste,” “Für Elise – Reverie,” “Life of Ludwig,” “Moonlight Sonata Blues,” “Ode to Joyful,” “7th Symphony Elegy,” “Symphony No. 5 Stomp,” and “Waldstein Wobble.”
Beetlejuice (Main Theme) arr. Michael Brown, Grade 3 Your concert band will love this excellent arrangement of the quirky, mischievous, and spooky theme from the classic movie that has become a staple of popular culture. Perfect for Halloween concerts or as a fun addition to any program.
Beetlejuice (Main Theme) arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2 Flex-Band An outstanding arrangement of one of the most recognizable movie themes ever that captures the spooky, quirky, and ethereal sounds of the original while being scored for flexible instrumentation. Your young musicians will have so much fun practicing they won’t even realize they are learning various articulations, dynamics, and chromatics.
This Is Halloween arr. Johnnie Vinson, Grade 2 “Boys and girls of every age. Would you like to see something strange?” Young concert bands are now able to enjoy one of the most popular movie songs of all time. An excellent choice for reinforcing chromaticism this is perfect for programming at anytime of the year!
About the Authors: A former band director, Ken taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in Central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.
Austin Swack joined the Stanton’s team after a decade of teaching band in Texas public schools, where his ensembles were consistently recognized for superior performance. He is equally at home with beginner and advanced students and has extensive experience programming for ensembles at all ability levels. Additionally, he is a versatile arranger as well as an experienced clinician and adjudicator. In his free time, Austin enjoys running, cycling, and cheering on the Blue Jackets!
SACRED CHORAL READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State Street, Westerville OH 43081 Presented by Mary McDonald $25.00
Stanton’s is pleased to welcome back Mary McDonald as our clinician for the August Sacred Choral Music reading session. With a career that spans over forty years, her songs appear in the catalogs of every major publisher of church music. More than 1200 compositions through anthems, seasonal musicals and keyboard collections testify to her significant contribution to church music. Her greatest desire is “to give God glory for the songs He has allowed me to compose. He alone, is the true Creator behind my pen.”
In 2011, after serving as sacred music editor for The Lorenz Corporation in Dayton, Ohio for more than twenty years, Mary answered a new call. Now she takes her tremendous passion and love for music making directly to churches as an independent artist. Since then, she has been in constant demand in churches across the nation for composer weekends as well as served as host for many of the top choral music dealer conferences in the United States and Canada.
Your registration for the clinic includes a packet of over 30 new choral anthems that are hand-picked from the hundreds published each year. Please note that there is no pre-registration for this session – all registration will take place on-site beginning at 8:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you on August 10th for a wonderful morning of singing with one of the nation’s most sought after church music experts.
SACRED PIANO READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Stanton’s Sheet Music, 330 S. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215 Presented by Mary McDonald $5.00
Join us at Stanton’s Sheet Music for an afternoon of listening to new selections of sacred piano music that will be enjoyable to play in church or at home. Our clinician this year is Mary McDonald.
SACRED CHORAL READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State Street, Westerville OH 43081 Presented by Lloyd Larson $25.00
Stanton’s is pleased to welcome back Mary McDonald as our clinician for the August Sacred Choral Music reading session. With a career that spans over forty years, her songs appear in the catalogs of every major publisher of church music. More than 1200 compositions through anthems, seasonal musicals and keyboard collections testify to her significant contribution to church music. Her greatest desire is “to give God glory for the songs He has allowed me to compose. He alone, is the true Creator behind my pen.”
In 2011, after serving as sacred music editor for The Lorenz Corporation in Dayton, Ohio for more than twenty years, Mary answered a new call. Now she takes her tremendous passion and love for music making directly to churches as an independent artist. Since then, she has been in constant demand in churches across the nation for composer weekends as well as served as host for many of the top choral music dealer conferences in the United States and Canada.
Your registration for the clinic includes a packet of over 30 new choral anthems that are hand-picked from the hundreds published each year. Please note that there is no pre-registration for this session – all registration will take place on-site beginning at 8:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you on August 10th for a wonderful morning of singing with one of the nation’s most sought after church music experts.
SACRED PIANO READING SESSION Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Stanton’s Sheet Music, 330 S. Fourth Street, Columbus OH 43215 Presented by Mary McDonald $5.00
Join us at Stanton’s Sheet Music for an afternoon of listening to new selections of sacred piano music that will be enjoyable to play in church or at home. Our clinician this year is Mary McDonald.
World O World by Jacob Collier, SATB divisi a cappella The final track on Jacob Collier’s four-part, genre-bending, award-winning and world-conquering “Djesse” album series, this seven minute choral opus was recorded in partnership with Jason Max Ferdinand and the Aeolians of Oakwood University. Hymn-like throughout, the moving lyrics and harmonic language crescendo into an astonishing climax worthy of being the current denouement on the celebrated 30-year old’s remarkable catalog of work. Also available in a simplified version, approved by the composer.
About the Authors: Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lisa Springer joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2023. She taught middle and high school choirs for 27 years in addition to serving as Artistic Director of the Columbus Women’s Chorus. She holds degrees from Heidelberg University and Cleveland Institute of Music. She has enjoyed an extensive professional singing career and continues to perform in the greater Columbus area. During her free time, she enjoys spending time in southern Ohio playing with her grandchildren.
In this volume, noted scholar Dennis Shrock argues that expressive performances which transcend mere technical precision – correct notes, rhythms, and articulations – will generate renewed interest in the musical masterpieces of the past.
Using primary source quotations and music excerpts from the Medieval through Modern eras, Shrock explains how to perform historic music authentically and artfully, revealing its innate nature as intended by the composer.
In this way, the music of past eras – like its counterparts in visual art and architecture – may be “restored” to its original state and appreciated by performers and audiences alike, ensuring its continued relevance and rightful place on concert programs for generations to come.
A balance of scholarship and practical performance tips, “Music Is More Than Technique” is a must-have reference for conductors of school, community, and professional ensembles.
Grace and Majesty: Nine Hymn Arrangements for Organ arr. Marianne Kim Marianne Kim’s first organ collection as the Organ Editor at Beckenhorst Press contains nine hymns arranged for organ solo. Satisfying but without unnecessary difficulty, these settings are a taste of what is to come as Beckenhorst reinvigorates its longstanding commitment to repertoire for church organists. Titles include: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “Children of the Heavenly Father,” “Postlude on O Worship the King,” “It Is Well with My Soul,” “Abide with Me,” “Faith of Our Fathers,” and “To God Be the Glory.”
O Worship the King: Hymn Tunes Paired with Classics for Organ arr. Marianne Kim This compelling collection from Marianne Kim is centered around pieces that combine traditional hymns with pieces from the classical repertoire. In each arrangement, the two elements are seamlessly and evocatively combined for a compelling result. Several of the classics are vocal and orchestral pieces, but most are themselves organ works from the great 19th and 20th century French romantic tradition. Marianne has rounded out the collection with two original pieces that are themselves indebted to the French organ tradition: a gentle pastorale and a fiery toccata. Titles include: “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed with Pie Jesu,” “Amazing Grace with Air on the G String,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded with Chant pastorale,” “Petit pastorale in F,” “O Worship the King with Grand choeur in F,” “Wonderful Peace with Priere a Notre-Dame,” “Toccata in G minor,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus with Prelude, fugue et variation,” and “Rock of Ages with Andante religioso.”
The Holy City: Hymn Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim Marianne Kim’s signature jazz-tinged style pervades this new collection of hymn settings. Nearly all the hymn tunes are American in organ, including folk hymns, spirituals, and 19th century gospel songs. Varied characters provide music useful for preludes, offertories, or postludes throughout the church year. Titles include: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “All the Way My Savior Leads Me,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” “I’ve Got Peace Like a River,” “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee,” “Jesus Loves the Little Children,” “Postlude on The Holy City,” and “We Shall Overcome.”
Hymns of Faith: Organ Settings with Jazz Spirit arr. Marianne Kim In this organ collection, Marianne Kim arranged some of her favorite hymns with her signature jazz-influenced style. Included are eight familiar hymns of faith and assurance, most of which are drawn from the beloved American gospel tradition. Also included is one exciting original postlude. Titles include: “Blessed Assurance,” “I Need Thee Every Hour,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “Joy, Love, and Peace,” “My Jesus, I Love Thee,” “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” “Only a Step to Jesus,” “Softly and Tenderly,” and “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.”
recommended by Caryn G., Sacred Piano Music Specialist
Simply Curry Vol. 3: Ten Moments of Worship at the Piano arr. Craig Curry These ten piano solos, gathered in the third volume of Craig Curry’s popular series, provide stirring and creative renditions of well-known hymns for the intermediate pianist to play at home or share with an audience. You’ll want to fill your sanctuary with the sounds of these inspired arrangements written by one of our most respected writers.
Titles include: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” “Rock of Ages,” “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” “Have Thine Own Way, Lord,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated,” “How Can I Keep from Singing,” “Like a River Glorious,” “In the Garden,” and “If You But Trust in God to Guide You.”
About the Authors: Caryn G. is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran College (Washington state). She has over 24 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments, specializing in sacred piano music. She is a church pianist/accompanist and has enjoyed being a piano teacher and singing in many choirs over the years. When not working at Stanton’s or at church, she loves spending time with family members and friends, traveling and exploring, watching movies, reading, bike riding and most recently trying to better her culinary knowledge and be a little more artsy by painting rocks and water coloring.
On Wings of Song by Gwyneth Walker, SATB with piano The uplifting strength of music carries us skyward like a dove. This lovely setting of the poem by Caroline L. Goodenough is centered on the transition to the afterlife. It’s an accessible work suitable for a memorial service or time of remembrance.
Come Back Like the Sea by Katerina Gimon, SSATB with piano “Come Back Like the Sea” sets words from Sara Teasdale’s poem “Ebb Tide,” in which the author uses the metaphor of the ocean’s tide to symbolize life’s inevitable ups and downs. The music captures the text’s sea imagery and strong sense of yearning with a captivating opening soundscape that includes improvised sea sounds from the Basses, melodic lines that ebb and flow like the tide, and an expressive piano accompaniment that weaves throughout the work.
With a Spark by Katerina Gimon, SATB with piano Exploring themes of self-discovery, growth, and change, this empowering work not only honors those who have helped us grow and discover our “spark, flicker, flame,” it encourages us to fan the flames that will change the world. An inspiring choice for graduation or any concert, this unique work employs a variety of textures and ostinatos to create an exciting and rhythmic concert piece with a youthful energy and flair.
Sing Unto the Sky by Karen Marrolli, SATB a cappella with hand drum This bold and exciting new piece by composer Karen Marrolli was inspired by the wild beauty of the High Desert of New Mexico. The delicate relationship between resources and inhabitants in this area of the world highlights our responsibility to be good stewards of the Earth. The music begins simply and builds throughout, illustrating both a growing urgency and a growing and varied chorus of voices coming together to give thanks. SATB a cappella, with a hand drum, this hearty new work makes for an excellent concert/festival opener or processional. The composer provides opportunities in the score for optional solos/small groups, hand claps, and stomps.
The Echo by Andrea Ramsey, SSA with piano and cello Commissioned to celebrate the Lexington Singers Children’s Choir 20th Anniversary, this three-part treble piece is set to a lovely text by Sara Teasdale. With moderate ranges, exciting articulations, and many teaching moments, this will be a joyful addition to any treble choir concert or choral festival. A gentle, supportive piano accompaniment and beautiful solo cello add warmth and contrast throughout. “Tho’ I shall walk in valley ways for long, I still shall hear the echo of the song!”
Dedication by Zanaida Robles, SATB divisi a cappella Dedication is a musical statement of self-discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective. The piece features intense rhythmic vitality with heavy syncopation, fluctuating between powerful unisons, polyphonic flourishes, and a classic gospel-style vamp with a steady groove. This piece is suitable for advanced high school choirs and community choruses.
The Open Hand by Susan LaBarr, SSA with piano “The Open Hand” is inspired by the words and ideas of Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an enslaved woman in the 1800s who worked and fought her way to freedom and success. For SSA choir and piano, this song offers the opportunity for singers to learn the story of an important person in history, as Biddy’s words still resonate today.
The Reborn Sun by Faith Zimmer, SSA with piano “The Reborn Sun” is a setting of Hymne au Soleil by Casimir Delavigne, although using an English translation rather than the original French. Zimmer’s powerful and celebratory song is meant to bring choirs together to experience the joy of making music with one another.
Take This Gift by Tracy Wong, SSA with piano and drum This optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. Wong employs a variety of textures to bring the setting to life, including a particular light-hearted vocal play motif (‘la la li la lay’) that is usually heard in ‘Canggung’, a Malay folk song. The text was co-written by the composer and the Singaporean vocal percussionist Cherie Chai, and celebrates the life-long relationships created and nurtured within the choral community and the priceless gift of shared choral experiences.
Good Timber by Susan LaBarr, TBB with piano This work for tenor-bass choir with its lovely text by poet Douglas Malloch explores the ways in which our life experiences can strengthen us.
About the Authors: Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lisa Springer joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2023. She taught middle and high school choirs for 27 years in addition to serving as Artistic Director of the Columbus Women’s Chorus. She holds degrees from Heidelberg University and Cleveland Institute of Music. She has enjoyed an extensive professional singing career and continues to perform in the greater Columbus area. During her free time, she enjoys spending time in southern Ohio playing with her grandchildren.
50 Hymn Trios for Organ arr. Wolfgang Rübsam These short trios were designed to be performed as hymn introductions, short preludes or brief hymn meditations. They are highly accessible (almost sight-readable) and extremely flexible, and will prove a welcome addition to the library of organists with limited practice time. This amazing collection is presented in church year order and contains trios based on 50 familiar hymn tunes. From Advent through Pentecost, Rübsam’s trios are scored for a two-manual instrument, making them accessible to the majority of organists. In short, this collection of 50 Hymn Trios for Organ is easily accessible, extremely versatile, and will be a welcome addition to any organist’s library!
50 Hymn Trios for Organ, Volume 2 arr. Wolfgang Rübsam Volume Two of this book again brings short trios designed to be performed as hymn introductions, short preludes or brief hymn meditations. They are highly accessible (almost sight-readable) and extremely flexible, and will prove a welcome addition to the library of organists with limited practice time. This amazing collection contains trios based on 50 familiar hymn tunes. Rübsam’s trios are scored for a two-manual instrument, making them accessible to the majority of organists. In short, this collection of 50 Hymn Trios for Organ is easily accessible, extremely versatile, and will be a welcome addition to any organist’s library!
The Ascent from Darkness by Rossano Galante, Grade 4 This dramatic, cinematic piece pays homage to the human race that endured the pandemic. A stunning and captivating work with its relentless rhythm and uplifting melodic lines, it is a perfect musical landscape that depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion.
Insurgence by Rossano Galante, Grade 3 In a dystopian world of food inequality, the impoverished unite. The composition’s gripping narrative unfolds with powerful rhythms, fierce horns, and a lyrical interlude, conveying the relentless fight for equality in a post-apocalyptic society. Engaging and intense!
A Ship in the Mist by Rossano Galante, Grade 4 Experience a dynamic ocean adventure with this engaging work composed in a sea shanty style. Solid and rhythmic elements complement gorgeous lyrical writing, soaring themes, and lush harmonies. A fast, rhythmic transition brings the main theme back for a thrilling conclusion.
Tempest of the Ocean by Rossano Galante, Grade 4 The cycle of oceanic life is vividly depicted in this stunning programmatic work for band by Rossano Galante. Through the sands of time, the ocean’s behemoth size holds a multitude of life forms. These inhabitants are a compilation of beautiful sea life, moving gracefully through the waters. On the darker side, there are menacing eating machines that also terrorize these smaller sea creatures – the cycle of life in this oceanic environment. “Tempest of the Ocean” brilliantly captures all these elements.
About the Authors: A former band director, Ken taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in Central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.
Austin Swack joined the Stanton’s team after a decade of teaching band in Texas public schools, where his ensembles were consistently recognized for superior performance. He is equally at home with beginner and advanced students and has extensive experience programming for ensembles at all ability levels. Additionally, he is a versatile arranger as well as an experienced clinician and adjudicator. In his free time, Austin enjoys running, cycling, and cheering on the Blue Jackets!
recommended by Caryn G., Sacred Piano Music Specialist
Then I Met the Master: Songs of Our Gospel Heritage for Solo Piano arr. Brad Nix Brad Nix explores the classic songs of our gospel heritage in this fun and joyous collection of keyboard solos. As Brad writes in the foreword, this book is a tribute to a style of music and a style of piano playing that he loves. While the volume is crafted for intermediate pianists, more advanced pianists can easily use the arrangements as templates for their own embellished performances.
Titles include: “Then I Met the Master,” “I’m Feeling Fine,” “Just a Little Talk with Jesus,” “Consider the Lilies,” “How Long Has It Been?,” “Sweet, Sweet Spirit,” “I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary,” and “Goodby, World, Goodby.”
About the Authors: Caryn G. is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran College (Washington state). She has over 24 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments, specializing in sacred piano music. She is a church pianist/accompanist and has enjoyed being a piano teacher and singing in many choirs over the years. When not working at Stanton’s or at church, she loves spending time with family members and friends, traveling and exploring, watching movies, reading, bike riding and most recently trying to better her culinary knowledge and be a little more artsy by painting rocks and water coloring.
Circles by Brian Balmages, Grade 3 This impressionistic work portrays a dark void with various colored circles spinning and gently colliding with each other. The vivid colors are incredibly unique for this level. Combine that with an extraordinary ending, and your audience is in for an amazing experience!
Eternal Flame by Brian Balmages, Grade 4.5 This thrilling and majestic overture pays homage to the eternal flame memorial dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. Sweeping fanfares, stately themes, and nods to “America” remind the listener of the incredible sacrifices made by these brave individuals.
Rail Riffs by Brian Balmages, Grade 4 Close your program with this non-stop, energetic barnburner that combines elements of dance, jazz, and Latin grooves! The entire work feels like one massive party on rails, certain to bring down the house. This is one ride you will not want to end!
About the Authors: A former band director, Ken taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in Central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.
Austin Swack joined the Stanton’s team after a decade of teaching band in Texas public schools, where his ensembles were consistently recognized for superior performance. He is equally at home with beginner and advanced students and has extensive experience programming for ensembles at all ability levels. Additionally, he is a versatile arranger as well as an experienced clinician and adjudicator. In his free time, Austin enjoys running, cycling, and cheering on the Blue Jackets!
Titles include: “None Like You,” “Blessed Is The One,” “Think On These Things” (instrumental obbligato part included), “Celtic Laud” (instrumental obbligato part included), “In My Father’s House,” “I Have Felt the Hand of God,” “My Wordless Prayer,” “Who But The Lord?,” “I See I Hear I Know” (instrumental obbligato part included), and “I Am Not My Own” (instrumental obbligato part included).
