Take This Bread
(Hinshaw Sacred). Take This Bread was originally conceived as a poetic version of the mass using a more contemporary style by employing words that would have the same emotional effect as the original Latin. It was later enlarged into a concert work of 55 minutes.
Weekday Songbook
(Hinshaw Secular). Contents: A Round of Greeting * Sharing It With Me * Here's to America * Try Again * Keeping Christmas * A Valentine Wish * The Winter's a Drag Rag * You Never Stop Learning * One Day At a Time * Let's Make Music * Two Roads * We're On Our Way.
Praise the Lord with Psalms
(Hinshaw Sacred). A collection of anthems to be used as a guide for teaching score-reading to the children's choir. Anthems included: Praise the Lord with Psalms (Based on Psalm 47) * Prayer (Based on Psalm 20) * Let Us Be Glad (Based on Psalm 118) * The Lord Is Like a Shepherd (Based on Psalm 23) * The King of Glory (Based on Psalm 24). Part II includes teaching strategies and the study plans for each above anthem.
Festival Praise
(Hinshaw Sacred). Contents: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past * Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven * I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art * As the Bridegroom to His Chosen * The Penitent's Vision * The Heavenly Coronation * See, the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph * There's a Spirit in the Air * Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty * A Nature Hymn for Artists * The Call * O Jesus, King Most Wonderful * God of Grace and God of Glory * God Moves in a Mysterious Way * My Shepherd Will Supply My Need * O Praise Ye the Lord.
Morning Has Broken
(Hinshaw Concert). Morning Has Broken combines 10 well-known traditional hymns in a work which can be performed as a whole, in sections, or as single, separate Anthems. The theme "morning has broken" runs throughout, with interludes between each individual anthem, including narration. The work is a chronological order from creation to Christ, the cross, the Resurrection, and heaven. Contents: Morning Has Broken Opening * Praise to the Lord the Almighty * This Is My Father's World * In Thee Is Gladness * Fairest Lord Jesus * How Firm a Foundation * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross * Christ the Lord Is Risen Today * When the Saints Go Marching In * Morning Has Broken Finale.
Folksong Transformations
(Hinshaw Secular). A really wonderful resource for creative choral singing; covers getting the feel of a song in all its aspects, rather than just reading the music. (46 pages.)
Song of the Birds: Catalan Christmas Carol
(Southern Music Orchestra). The Song of the Birds ( El cant dels ocells ) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. It was made famous by Pau (Pablo) Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. He was famous the world over and played for such notables as Queen Victoria, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. After Casals' self-exile from Spain in 1939, he would open each concert with the playing of The Song of the Birds . In time, this song became an important symbol of his native Catalonia. The Song of the Birds has multiple stanzas each in the "voice" of a different type of bird expressing joy in the birth of Jesus Christ. Robert Longfield expresses this beautiful Christmas carol in legato singing lines using 2-3 part writing at Level 2.5. In recognition and honor of Pau Casals, the opening melody of Robert Longfield's arrangement is played by the cello section.
Mimosa Shower
(Southern Music Orchestra). Mimosa Shower was written with a sense of anticipation for spring. The brightness of D Major is perfect for string orchestra, and the yellow color of the mimosa flower reminds me of this key. Mimosa Shower opens with a vivid impressionistic introduction, followed by a gently flowing theme. Every instrument plays the melody which flows side to side. Yukiko Nishimura creates a dialogue between the sections of the orchestra, asking each part to have awareness of the conversation and to respond musically. Theorchestra creates harmonies which ebb and flow as the wind blows through the mimosas. This level 4 piece is expressive, legato, intricate, with minimal time signature changes, and a memorable expression of the expectancy of mimosa blossoms in spring.
Fair Isle Walkabout
(Southern Music Orchestra). Imagine arriving at Fair Isle between Scotland and Norway, a remote island where shipwrecks and rare birds exist, as you breathe in the tranquility of an older time. Fair Isle Walkabout musically transports your mind to this idyllic location, with Dorian tonality, mixed meters (2/4 and 4/4), 2- and 3-part writing, the feeling of motion from the movement of the melody, and sweeping dynamics by each instrument of the orchestra. Sue Roberts Sharp magically inspires young people's imaginations and musicality through her Fair Isle Walkabout at Level 2.
Blue Hook
(Southern Music Orchestra). Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are "practicing" their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook includes an optional harp part which adds color to the overall orchestral sound. Between hooked bowings, modal scales, shifting for first violins into fifth position, small shifts for other instruments through fourth position, the students will enjoy creating their own story of what Blue Hook is about as they learn or develop the concepts of the piece. Your orchestra will ask to play this piece over and over.
Sinfonia No. 15
(Southern Music Orchestra). Sinfonia No. 15 by Johann Sebastian Bach, originally for piano solo, is now available for string orchestras because of Shirl Jae Atwell's musical arrangement. Sinfonia No. 15 arranged in the original key of B minor, with an altered time signature from 9/16 to 9/8, is much more friendly for student musicians. Bach's Sinfonia No. 15, arranged by Atwell, is a great addition to string orchestra programs through dance-like eighth notes and flashy sixteenth-note arpeggiated sections create an exciting Baroque experience. Teachers will love exploring the key of B minor, arpeggios galore for all instruments, bow distribution with 1/16ths as well as sustained notes, and the overall Baroque style found in this string orchestra arrangement by Atwell. Sinfonia No. 15 treats orchestras and audiences to the allure of the Baroque Era.
This Land Is Your Land (Medium/Advanced Version)
(Southern Music Orchestra). After a brief introduction the violas introduce the first melodic theme then pass it to the first violins in octaves as This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, Level 4 arrangement by Ethan Epple develops. Epple sets the Americana stage in This Land Is Your Land through staccato, shifting to 5th position, creating a broad pitch range, pizzicato, syncopation and a key change moving seamlessly from D Major to G Major, while each instrument carries the melody and counter melody. Ethan Epple's version of This Land Is Your Land must be in your library for recruitment, Veterans Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, or just because This Land Is Your Land creatively rounds out your next concert.
Shed a Sweet Light (Hanukkah)
(Southern Music Orchestra). Shed a Sweet Light, arranged by Cleo Goldberg, celebrates songs from the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah: a time of light, dancing the Horah, eating Latkes (potato pancakes), playing Dreidel (spinning top), and singing happy songs. S Vivon literally means spinning or dreidel, while Hanukkah, O Hanukkah is about the traditions of Hanukkah mentioned above. Shed a Sweet Light in E Minor explores mixed meters of 2/4 and 4/4, pizzicato, arco, and slurred 1/16 notes at Level 3. Cleo Goldberg passes the melody around the orchestra as the audience shares in the happiness of Shed a Sweet Light, a wonderful addition to your holiday string orchestra repertoire.
Cave of the Winds
(Southern Music Orchestra). Cave of the Winds was originally written by Robert Nathanial Dett as a march for piano and subtitled "March and Two Step". Devon Morales arranged this boisterous, carnival romp with lightness and frivolity at Level 3. Students will enjoy performing chromatic scales, hooked bows, and triplet 16th notes to create a playful rendition of a march which was said to have been admired by John Philip Sousa. Morales' instrumentation provides a clarity to this march, allowing the melody to shine through while the other voices bounce along underneath. Cave of the Winds by Dett, arranged by Morales, is a fun and entertaining piece for players and audiences alike!
Through Moanin' Pines
(Southern Music Orchestra). Dion Morales arranged "Through Moanin' Pines" by Harry T. Burleigh allowing younger musicians to celebrate and perform music by a composer of color. A masterful edition of this spiritual, soulful tune provides opportunities for expression, discussion of the heritage of the music and its composer, and a musical experience not only described by the music, but also inspired by the text above. Through 3-part writing, legato bowing, pizzicato, and a broad palette of dynamics, your students will enjoy performing this beautiful Level 2 song and hearing the "text" through the vibration of their strings.
Allegro for Double Orchestra from the Responsory Domine AD Adjuvandum Me Festina
(Southern Music Orchestra). Robert Sieving's arrangement of Allegro for Double Strings by Antonio Vivaldi, RV593, originally a motet featuring the vocal settingof Psalm 69 for soprano, 2 oboes, 2 SATB choirs, and double string orchestra, provides the opportunity for two orchestras to performin opposition and have a musical conversation through fugal writing. Sieving has maintained Vivaldi's writing and sound, as the two orchestras battle it out to be the reigning orchestra. Each orchestra and section have interesting parts, with string crossings, minimal shifting, stylistic Baroque bow use, and call and response sections or echo sections. Invite a neighboring orchestra to perform this wonderful double string piece or divide your orchestra into two groups. Such a wonderful addition to our Vivaldi repertoire by Robert Sieving at Level 3.
Twelve Days of Christmas
(Southern Music Orchestra). Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by R. Scott Whittington, is a time-honored holiday favorite, equally popular with young and old. This arrangement for developing orchestra at Level 3, creates a festive mood with a warm introduction presented by solo violin andcello, which leads into several contrasting adaptations of the piece. A minor variation provides a moment of reflection, which pavesthe way for a stirring chorale version of the Twelve Days of Christmas concluding with a sweeping finale. Twelve Days of Christmas is idiomatically written for developing string players, and is scored in the lower positions to allow directors to focus on blend, intonation and rhythmic accuracy. All sections are given interesting material to play. An optional part for orchestral bells provides a sparkly, flavor to the piece.
Little Mass
(Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral). Non-liturgical setting of the Kyrie, Sanctus and Agnus Dei from the Latin Mass, scored for 4-part children's choir and full orchestra. The composer states that "each movement is reasonably substantial, with much space for the orchestral music to grow and develop ... a lot of the vocal writing was imagined as an extension and enhancement of the orchestral palette where the young voicesare 'smudged' into the orchestral sound in an impressionistic manner." Little Mass (2014) was commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society for its 175th Anniversary, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Supported by Sally, Mary and Jonathan Groves to mark the centenary of SirCharles Groves, in the month he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Suitable for intermediate standard voices and advanced standard orchestra.
Trumpet Tunes and Marches
(Fred Bock Publications). Everybody loves a wedding. And everybody loves a big, majestic trumpet tune to announce and accompany the bride down the aisle. This collection includes trumpet tunes from some of the most prominent organ arrangers from the last twenty five years: Fred Swann, Carolyn Hamlin, Gordon Young, Fred Bock, Rick Parks and Roy Brunner. Includes: Allegro di Tromba (Benedetto Marcello) * Festive Trumpet Tune * Imperial March in C * Trumpet Processional * Trumpet Tune * Trumpet Tune in F * Trumpet Air * Wedding March.
Three Classic Hymns for Solo Piano
(Fred Bock Publications). Includes "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," "Lift High the Cross," and "We Are God's People." Perfect for preludes, postludes or concerts!
Prelude on Come Share the Lord
(Fred Bock Publications). This popular Communion song attains new heights of grandeur under the lofty hands of Grimoaldo Macchia. Beginning in a Baroque style, it gradually emerges into the lovely tune we know. Medium in difficulty for church or concert use.
Celebration on Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
(Fred Bock Publications). This organ piece has become one of Rhonda Furr's most requested. An exciting arrangement of this well-known Beethoven hymn, the pedals carry the melody on the first verse. The hymntune goes to manuals and back to the feet as she entertains us with her setting. Medium in difficulty, this is great concert piece as well as a great worship service selection.
Meditation on as the Deer
(Fred Bock Publications). As part of the "Worship Bridges" series, Kurt Kaiser has created an inventive piano solo using the tranquil praise song, "As the Deer" melody. Perfect for a soft offertory, prelude or postlude, Kurt weaves around the tune with gracious threads and colors.
Toccata on Ellacombe
(Fred Bock Publications). From the pen of Mark Thallander and Bruce Wilkin comes an exuberant setting of the Ellecombe hymntune. "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" will resound triumphantly on Palm Sunday and at other times of the year.
Toccata Brilliante
(Fred Bock Publications). Twila Paris' classic praise song "We Will Glorify" has been eloquently redressed by master-arranger Fred Bock. Fred made his mark in the keyboard community with his inventive weaving of traditional and contemporary. The triumphant energy of the praise song is clothed in the majesty of a classic Toccata that any organist will find useful for worship or concert settings.
Three Village Scenes for Female Voice Choral Score: 4 or 8 Female Voices/Chamber Orch
Piano Praise & Worship
(Fred Bock Publications). Selecting titles from the CCLI listing of the Top 25 songs, Fred Bock has created the hottest piano collection for church pianists in the '90s! Includes: Father, I Adore You * He Is Exalted * How Majestic Is Your Name * Majesty * Our God Reigns * We Will Glorify * and more. In typical Fred Bock style, all of these pieces have rich harmonies, interesting musical styles, and congregation-pleasing sounds.
Fred Bock Piano Favorites for Easter
(Fred Bock Publications). Fred Bock Piano Favorites for Easter includes his best piano settings for preludes, postludes, offertories, and can be effectively used for Maundy Thursday/Good Friday/Lenten communion services as well as for the triumphant Easter Day. Twelve titles include popular favorites of the season: Because He Lives * Lift High the Cross * We Shall Behold Him * The Easter Song (Hear the Bells Ringing) * All Hail, King Jesus * Were You There? * The Old Rugged Cross * I've Just Seen Jesus * and four others.
Piano Praise and Worship #2
(Fred Bock Publications). Following the incredible success of #1, this second volume includes the top-ranked CCLI choruses - 14 songs in all arranged in Fred Bock's wonderfully inventive and creative stylings. This is a must for every church pianist's library. Titles include: All Hail King Jesus * As the Deer * Awesome God * I Exalt Thee * He Has Made Me Glad * Jesus, name Above All Names * Open Our Eyes, Lord * and more.
Piano Praise and Worship #3
(Fred Bock Publications). This collection of the newest CCLI choruses is sure to be a hot item. Titles include: Lord, I Life Your Name on High * More Precious Than Silver * Change My Heart, O God * Let There Be Praise! * Thy Word * Spirit Song * The Lord Is My Light * I Love the Lord * Ah, Lord God * and more.
Festive Trumpet Tune
(Fred Bock Publications). Throughout the years, the sound of the trumpet has been symbolic of great entrances and celebrations. That sound is featured in this work, and may be played by the organist or a trumpet soloist. Truly a festive work, this is a joyful and exciting piece which is advanced in difficulty. Perfect for wedding processionals!
EZ Bock's Best - Volume 1
(Fred Bock Publications). For many years now, the Bock's Best Piano Solo books have been perhaps the best-selling sacred keyboard volumes of all time. Fred's unique harmonies brought a fresh face to classic hymns and new praise songs alike. Now veteran arranger Lloyd Larson has taken these classic arrangements and simplified them for the beginning player. This first volume includes: Great Is Thy Faithfulness * Halle Halle Halle * Morning Has Broken * There Is a Balm in Gilead * Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing * We Gather Together * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross * What Child Is This? * All for Jesus * This Ol' House.
Open the Eyes of My Heart
(Fred Bock Publications). This collection offers a variety of terrific praise and worship choruses arranged with the church pianist in mind. Ten titles, including: Shout to the Lord * I Want to Be Where You Are * Mourning into Dancing * Give Thanks * Thou Art Worthy * Open the Eyes of My Heart * and more.
Bock to Bock #1 Piano/Organ Duets
(Fred Bock Publications). From a wonderful series of five volumes, this first collection features 10 hymns specifically arranged for piano/organ duets. Titles include: And Can It Be * Love Was When * Moment by Moment * Near the Cross * and more. Two copies are needed for performance.
Fred Bock Piano Favorites for Quiet Reflection
(Fred Bock Publications). This intermediate-level piano solo collection features Fred Bock's introspective interpretations of ten songs for use in worship or personal reflection. Includes: Be Still and Know * Come Share the Lord * Give Thanks * He Is Lord * Healer of Broken Hearts * The Hiding Place * Just as I Am * On Eagle's Wings * Precious Lord, Take My Hand * and What a Friend We Have in Jesus, plus an introduction by Fred's son Stephen.
Fred Bock Piano Favorites for Majestic Praise
(Fred Bock Publications). Fred Bock's piano arrangements are widely viewed as some of the best ever produced, and this new collection contains his most uplifting and majestic works in one book. Titles include: Our God Reigns * Lord, I Lift Your Name on High * He Has Made Me Glad * Halle, Halle, Halle * and 6 more.
EZ Bock's Best - Volume 4
(Fred Bock Publications). 10 wonderful Bock arrangements brought down to an easier level for the intermediate player. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger Medley * He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child * Joy to the World * Mary, Did You Know? * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * Silent Night! Holy Night! * We Three Kings * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child Is This?
Organ Praise & Worship
(Fred Bock Publications). Top favorites from the CCLI surveys, these seven titles are the most popular of all praise and worship songs. Fred Bock has taken these melodies and made entirely new compositions for organ out of them. These are not typical hymn or gospel song settings at all: every one is a through-composed piece of music based on a praise and worship tune. Selections include: He Is Exalted * In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified * We Will Glorify * and more.
EZ Bock's Best, Volume 3
(Fred Bock Publications). For the first time in this popular series, Lloyd Larson has taken four of Fred Bock's best arrangements of Bill and Gloria Gaither's songs and adapted them to an easier level. Also included are six arrangements of hymns, gospel favorites, and Christmas carols. Titles include: Because He Lives * Get All Excited * Amazing Grace * He Touched Me * and 6 more.
The Diane Bish Organ Book - Volume 3
(Fred Bock Publications). Six new settings of classic hymns by Diane Bish, including: Angels We Have Heard on High * Caroling, Caroling * Drummer Boy/Pat-a-Pan * O Come, Little Children * O Sanctissima * Silent Night.
The Diane Bish Organ Book - Volume 2
(Fred Bock Publications). This second volume contains five skillfully arranged hymns for the intermediate to advanced organist. Includes: This Is My Father's World * Abide with Me * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross * and more. This book closely follows its predecessor in becoming standard organ repertoire.
The Organ Music of Fred Bock
(Fred Bock Publications). With over 30 years of arranging and composing experience as a church music director, arranger, composer, music editor and performer, Fred Bock excels in the ability to add freshness and strength to his settings of traditional hymn tunes. Congregations, as well as the musicians, are sure to value and identify with Mr. Bock's preludes. Includes: Be Thou My Vision * Now Thank We All Our God * Morning Has Broken * and others.
The Organ Music of Diane Bish - Lenten/Easter, Volume 1
(Fred Bock Publications). Five seasonal pieces for organ arranged by Diane Bish. Includes: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? * Thine Is the Glory * Toccata on "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" * Were You There * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.
EZ Bock's Best - Volume VI
(Fred Bock Publications). 10 outstanding piano arrangements for the church musician or hobbyist. Includes: Be Still and Know * Grace Greater Than Our Sin * I Have Decided to Follow Jesus * I Surrender All * Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee * Lead Me, Lord * Praise to the Lord, the Almighty * The Old Rugged Cross * What a Friend We Have in Jesus * Wondrous Love.
Radioactive
(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.
