This muted, expressive adagio divides the strings into nine voices: 4 violin, 2 viola, 2 cello and one bass. It is a brief but powerful work that honors the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11. This is ideal for festivals or any other occasions…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con Fuoco" and "giocoso"' as the music moves from a serious minor mode sound to a major key…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An opening adagio presents lush harmonies and beautiful orchestration, but the excitements builds at the allegro with staccato playing and cascading passages. A great piece for developing strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was the organist of St. Mary’s church of Lübeck, the most famous brickstone gothic cathedral of the baltic region. As a composer of both spiritual and secular music he became the leading person of baroque music in northern…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
D. Buxtehude, Edward Bach
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fantastic work for developing strings. With a regal bearing, your students will delight their audience with this performance.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 2:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This collection features 7 arrangements for brass quintet of works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, and Buxtehude. All are perfect for playing in litrugical settings with your quintet. It's a collection you NEED in your library.Program NotesWir glauben all’ an einen…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Edward Bach
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Overture
Here is a strong arrangement at the medium-easy level that offers you all the excitement of the original overture! With cues given to cover all the wind parts, this really can be done with strings only or as a full orchestra. From the mysterious…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Offenbach, Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A challenging piece that will have your ensemble sounding its best. Heavily scored themes and harmonies give the work a very mature sound.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 4:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adorn Thyself, Dear Soul
The chorale prelude Schmücke Dich, O Liebe Seele by J.S. Bach was originally composed for solo organ. Edward Bach has masterfully scored itfor brass quintet, creating a work that is equally appropriate for sacred and secular venues.…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Edward Bach
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally composed in 1910 for violin and piano, Tambourin Chinois has become a very popular showpiece in the repertoire. Edward Bach has reimagined it here as an exciting solo xylophone feature with brass quintet accompaniment.Program Notes"I don’t mind…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Edward Bach, Kreisler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications