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A concert centerpiece, this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual views of the first nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the Cosmos and four Worlds. With such complete contrasts as The Undersea World and the ceremonial dance in The Mortal World, an authentic First Nations melody in The Spirit World and the ethos of The Sky World, the wonders are many. Your performance of Down from the Shimmering Sky will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike.

A concert centerpiece, this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the Cosmos and its four Worlds. With such complete contrasts as The Undersea World and the ceremonial dance in The Mortal World, an authentic First Nations melody in The Spirit World and the ethos of The Sky World, the wonders are many. Your performance of Down From The Shimmering Sky will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike. This is a landmark piece for concert band.

Do you want to creatively maximize the warm-up section of your rehearsal? This Conductor's Manual provides useful tips on how to use the Essentials of Musicianship series by Curnow Music Press in your daily warm-up routine. Seven different publications are referenced, with practical tips on how to use them in rehearsal. Additionally, you will find suggestions for score study, counting, breathing, and many other useful topics. No more perfunctory warm-up period - instead, use it as a tool for musical growth. Effective!

Joseph Turrin has composed music for a surprisingly wide variety of genres, including film, theatre, choral, solo vocal, instrumental chamber, wind band, brass band, brass ensemble, solo instrumental, symphony orchestra, and chamber orchestra. In addition to his success as a composer Turrin is an accomplished conductor, pianist, and teacher, having conducted the Pittsburgh, Baltimore, New Orleans, Detroit, and New Jersey Symphonies. Many renowned musicians and ensembles have commissioned works by, and collaborated with Turrin. Faith In Tomorrow delivers a worthy message of hope from Gloria Nissenson (lyrics); We stand upon the brink of time and space, We journey to an unfamiliar place, Searching for the future...The world and her demands Are in our hands. An inspirational selection for graduation, arranged for SATB choir and Grade 4 concert band.

In his own enigmatic way, William Himes takes the simplest of folk songs and transforms it into a feast for the senses. The relatively straightforward exposition of the basic melody soon takes on a more insistent guise. Melodic fragments gradually grow, morph and unite until they launch into the relentless rhythm that leads to the breathtaking finale. Directors who know Mr. Himes' work want to add every new concert band piece he publishes to their basic library - you'll want this one too.

In his own enigmatic way, William Himes takes the simplest of folk songs and transforms it into a feast for the senses. The relatively straightforward exposition of the basic melody soon takes on a more insistent guise. Melodic fragments gradually grow, morph and unite until they launch into the relentless rhythm that leads to the breathtaking finale. Directors who know Mr. Himes' work want to add every new concert band piece he publishes to their basic library - you'll want this one too.

Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers, these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable, including quartets of mixed instruments, praise bands, full band or orchestra, and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player, each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part), keyboard (with chords included for guitar), percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance, providing the conductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers, these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable, including quartets of mixed instruments, praise bands, full band or orchestra, and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player, each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part), keyboard (with chords included for guitar), percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance, providing the conductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers, these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable, including quartets of mixed instruments, praise bands, full band or orchestra, and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player, each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part), keyboard (with chords included for guitar), percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance, providing the conductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers, these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable, including quartets of mixed instruments, praise bands, full band or orchestra, and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player, each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part), keyboard (with chords included for guitar), percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance, providing the conductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.