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52414C0A382C-5B75-4C6D-A381-4226519BB347A243702Traviata, La: Act I, PreludioLA TRAVIATA (THE FALLEN WOMAN), an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), is based on La Dame aux camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The opera was originally titled Violetta, after the main character. Piave and Verdi wanted to follow Dumas in giving the opera a contemporary setting, but the authorities at La Fenice insisted that it be set in the past, ca. 1700. The opera premiered on December 6, 1856 at the Salle Ventadour in Paris. It was not until the 1880’s that the composer’s and librettist’s original wishes were carried out and "realistic" productions were staged. LA TRAVIATA has become immensely popular and is among the most frequently performed of all operas. The PRELUDIO at the beginning of Act 1 tells the tragic story of the courtesan Violetta in reverse, opening with the elegant, sweet string threnody that is heard at the beginning of the third act. This is followed by a quotation of the tune Amami, Alfredo from the first scene in the second act, in which she prepares to leave her lover to protect his family from her reputation. Instrumentation: 1.1.1.2: 4.0.0.0: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set).1.1.1.2: 4.0.0.0: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)
52424C0A9630-A281-4121-940D-0C6A30763DE3BSMSB100Presidential Portraits: Variations on 'Hail to the Chief' (concert band)This is a set of variations on "Hail to the Chief' and is ideal for any program which has a patriotic theme. It is tuneful and colorful. Arranged for concert band by Walter S. Hartley. Grade 5.Concert Band
52434C100673-A19E-44D0-9236-5CDA4808812CA829090Preludes, Livre I. No. 10: La Cathedrale Engloutie (The Engulfed Cathedral or The Sunken Cathedral)Unlike Bach and Chopin, Claude Debussy (1862-1918) wrote his twenty-four PRÉLUDES for solo piano without a clearly organized pattern of key relationships. They were written from December 1909 to April 1913, in two sets, with twelve preludes to each volume. Jane Mortier delivered the premiere of the first volume on May 3, 1911, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. Walter Morse Rummel gave the first complete performance of the second volume on June 12, 1913, at the Aeolian Hall in London. Prelude No. 10 from Book 1, LA CATHÉDRALE ENGLOUTIE (The Sunken Cathedral) is here arranged for orchestra by Hubert Mouton. Debussy took inspiration from an ancient legend about a submerged cathedral near the island of Ys, which is fabled to rise out of the sea with bells pealing, only to sink back eventually under the waves. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.1: 2.0.0.0: Timp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set).2.2.2.1: 2.0.0.0: Timp: Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)
52444C182D00-1558-4E84-8D3D-4DFABC4E793AA123402Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C, BWV 1061Written by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) sometime in 1733-1734, the Concerto for Two Harpsichords in C, BWV 1061 appears to have been originally written for only the two solo harpsichords. The string parts were added later, and perhaps not by Bach himself. That the strings play no independent role but merely double the keyboards when they are playing permits this work to easily be performed in its original 2-player format or with the string accompaniment if an occasionally fuller sound with augmented cadences is preferred. Instrumentation: Str (2-2-2-1-1 in set): Soli Harpsichords (2) or Soli Harpsichords (2) only.Str (2-2-2-1-1 in set): Soli Harpsichords (2) or Soli Harpsichords (2) only
52454C1989D1-A5E0-4D6E-BA43-48B3526AFD9F50250094Edge of SilenceA beautiful, melodic tribute that has a place on any concert, it allows all players ample time in the limelight. Accurate subdivision of the beat is necessary to avoid early entrances, making this an excellent training piece for rhythmic skills.String Orchestra
52464C1A202F-20F6-4C5D-867B-4C690CDE3F8ASC157Splendour Falls, TheSatb
52474C1DF3B3-59A5-406B-929B-AC40E33B3FDESC431Rejoice, Oh Earth!Sab
52484C265154-3860-43D6-AB75-1BC764FE0FA4A170890Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90 "Italian"From 1829 to 1831, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was occupied by a tour of Europe. Out of that tour came several of his best-known works, including Symphony No. 3 "Scottish," The Hebrides overture, and Symphony No. 4 "Italian." Mendelssohn completed this last work in 1833, conducting its premiere at the London (Royal) Philharmonic Society on May 13 of that year. Despite its lauded position now in the orchestral repertoire, and the fact that it is among the most popular of Mendelssohn's works, the composer was never satisfied with the symphony, periodically attempting revisions over the years. As a result, it remained unpublished until 1851, a few years after Mendelssohn's death, and it was the original 1833 version that found its way to publication. It is this version that is still most frequently performed today. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Study score.2.2.2.2: 2.2.0.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set)
52494C2A5838-3DB8-45CA-BC25-579EBADA5650S887CBDream of a Witches SabbathBerlioz considered it very important that listeners should understand the program of the cycle of five movements which made make up his most famous "Symphonie Fantastique", so he insisted that audience members be issued a copy of the detailed program he had written for the this work. The program for movement five read as such: "Dream of a Witches' Sabbath." He sees himself at the sabbath, in the midst of a frightful troop of ghosts, sorcerers, monsters of every kind, come together for his funeral. Strange noises, groans, bursts of laughter, distant cries with other cries seem to answer. The beloved melody appears again, but it has lost its character of nobility and shyness; it is no more than a dance tune, mean, trivial, and grotesque: it is she, coming to join the sabbath. This transcription by Mark Rogers preserves every possible aspect of Berlioz' orchestration with its startling originality and brilliant instrumental effect, with the parts for orchestral woodwinds, brass, and timpani instruments entirely intact, affording aspiring young players the opportunity to experience the full riches of Berlioz' extraordinary writing. Three of the movements of "Symphonie Fantastique" have been transcribed for band and are available from he publisher: Movement II- "Un Bal", Movement IV- "March To The Scaffold", and Movement V- "Dream of a Witches Sabbath".Concert Band
52504C2EBC65-34BC-4CF4-9530-8D63A3C8D7E310620404Two Short Pieces for Marimba and PianoThese two pieces written for the young musicians include VOCALISE, a singing andante in 4/4, and DANCE, an allegro with opportunities to transition between some easy meter changes. Versions for bass clarinet, bassoon, baritone saxophone, trombone, baritone, mallet percussion (no accompaniment), and cello are available from the publisher.Marimba Solo and Piano
52514C32C887-CE57-464B-A5A9-42CA3778E997S87MBKing Cane(not set)Marching Band
52524C3B25B2-0B83-46E7-A6A9-9DD3D188839BSO20CTwo Pieces(not set)String Orchestra
52534C4152D1-1ABE-4E5D-8680-4E8A1D4F4D6A50250071The MoldauThe second of the six symphonic poems from Smetana's masterwork MA VLAST (My Country) describes the course of the Moldau River from its beginnings as two springs to its ends as a majestic and mighty river. The piece begins with a gentle, singing melody in the upper strings while the lower strings use pizzicato to sound like a babbling brook. Harmonic shifts and rhythmic changes ebb and flow until the original theme returns to conclude this stunningly beautiful work.String Orchestra
52544C42AAA8-CF80-433F-AAFE-33EF993DA47251250501120 Allegro ParkwayString Orchestra
52554C4CFB13-C094-4646-B18F-F914787E4656M310391Glinka VariationsOboe, Piano
52564C523292-4504-4101-B5C8-7C261988F502M113791Nocturno, Op. 7German composer and virtuoso hornist Franz Joseph Strauss (1822-1905) saw his Nocturno, Op. 7 for horn and piano published in 1864. One of the most frequently played works for horn in the standard repertoire, it features beautiful lyric writing for the horn and flowing accompaniment lines in the piano. The expressive piece will serve as an excellent recital, contest, or jury selection for the advanced high school or college performer.Horn and Piano
52574C54D64F-35DA-434E-8307-AB3FFDA58D3610710203Evening in the Country for ViolinThis captivatingly beautiful solo by Bartok is artfully arranged for violin by Floyd O. Harris, true to the original but just one minute shorter with some of the repetition removed. A short but interesting solo full of singing melody and quirky, fun, flashy rhythmic interlude. Perfect for a variety of settings and programs.Violin Solo
52584C5BA85C-BF68-4FEA-9998-8D8EE1209A3020443151A Lazy Summer DayLyrical melodies and lazy, lulling harmonies aptly portray the mindset of Sitting in the Shade. Cascades of eighth notes cool the toes in the rippling waters as we go Wading in the Brook. A LAZY SUMMER DAY with no worries and no schedule…just the soothing sounds of summer and your favorite clarinetists.Clarinet Quartet
52594C5E83D8-510C-4DA5-921F-60BAD5762B24SS64ScherzoScherzo is the third movement of the first String Quartet, Opus 18, No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven. It was composed in 1800 when Beethoven was 30 years old. This movement lends itself very nicely to the clarinet quartet in range, technique, and style. It is possible to achieve the same buoyant, gay mood of this movement with clarinets as with strings. This edition has included alternate third parts, originally viola, for Alto Clarinet or 3rd Bb Clarinet if an Alto is not available.Mixed Clarinet Quartet
52604C617FE3-5613-4087-A0C7-38B4C0350FC2R00549MenageA Theatre Piece for Chamber Ensemble.Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Viola Soli   Flute, B-flat Clarinet, Percussion(1), Piano(d Harpsichord), Violin, Cello