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Eighth Note Publications: The Approaching Coast (Paperback)

Adventure pirates and stormy weather. Let this short exciting piece take your audience on a seafaring ride through the crashing ocean. Energetic crisp and punctuated chords are found in the first section which is followed by a calm smooth and quiet... more

Eighth Note Publications: Escaping the Sun: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

A thrilling musical adventure of a suspenseful and dangerous escape from an erupting sun. After an ominous mighty opening in G minor the mood shifts dramatically to expanding contrapuntal melodies and eventually to a peaceful and lyrical section in... more

Eighth Note Publications: Cousins: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Clarke wrote Cousins a cornet and trombone duet with band accompaniment for himself as the cornet soloist and Leo Zimmerman as the trombone soloist. This arrangement of Cousins is for a brass choir (5.4.4.1.1.perc) accompanying the soloists. Also... more

Eighth Note Publications: Steal Away: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. This is a simple and beautiful melody that is kept in the traditional... more

Eighth Note Publications: Adagio (from Piano Sonata in D): Score & Parts (Paperback)

Originally for piano this Adagio has been elegantly transcribed for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets. All parts are interesting and everyone gets a break. Lyrical pieces such as this one have many uses including weddings concerts and church services. All parts... more

Eighth Note Publications: Winter Festival: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

Winter Festival by Matthew Donnelly is a musical description of a group of children sliding down snow cover hills on toboggans and sleds. In the cold winter months in Canada there was no better way to spend a winter Saturday than getting outside and... more

Eighth Note Publications: For Those Who Have Served: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Sounding very patriotic in nature For Those Who Have Served by David Marlatt would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have served in the military or front line... more

Eighth Note Publications: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child: Vocal Solo Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. In this arrangement all parts are interesting and the jazz harmonies add a... more

Eighth Note Publications: The Bronze Age (Paperback)

The Bronze Age saw the invention of the wheel the ox-drawn plow and the first uses of metal. This dramatic and expressive composition introduces the key of concert D minor yet easily remains within the grade 0.5 range. There are simple two-note slurs... more

Eighth Note Publications: Hailstorm: Solo Cornet and Concert Band Conductor Score (Paperback)

This is a standard cornet solo in the brass band world. It has been played thousands of times by amateur and professional players. It has been arranged for concert band to allow for a new setting of this great technical solo. After a brief introduction... more

Eighth Note Publications: Two Holland Tales: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Inspired by two folk songs from the arranger s Dutch heritage---Two Holland Tales arranged by Ryan Meeboer for brass quintet---is a piece that combines both lyrical and upbeat sections. Daar waren twee koningskinderen (There Were Two Royal Children) is... more

Eighth Note Publications: Enigma Variation #9 - Nimrod: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Featured solos by euphonium horn cornet and first trumpet make this work interesting for all the performers. Elgar s haunting melody flows through the ensemble finally reaching the climax at the very end. This is a great piece to show off the ensemble... more

Eighth Note Publications: We Walked Through the Woods: From Transcendent Light Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

We Walked Through the Woods by Kenley kristofferson speaks to the reverence of nature and the light that comes from all around us. It embodies the sensation where we perceive the grandiosity of nature and time; how we re simultaneously just a speck in... more

Eighth Note Publications: Enigma Variation No. 9: Nimrod Score & Parts (Paperback)

Enigma Variations arranged by David Marlatt is a set of variations on an original theme about which Edward Elgar said represented the loneliness of the creative artist. Each variation has a title which contained initials or nicknames of his friends.... more

Eighth Note Publications: Foundations of Freedom: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

Freedom is a right which should never be taken for granted. This piece is dedicated to all those who have fought to preserve the freedom of an individual or a nation. Many have fought before our time and many continue the fight today. A lyrical middle... more

Eighth Note Publications: Serpent Dance: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Conjuring pictures of a snake charmer from India Morocco or even Egypt this dance for three xylophones with rhythmic percussion has all the ingredients of that slithering imagery. This piece requires seven players. Serpent Dance is written by Kevin... more

Eighth Note Publications: Nicole s Gigue: Medium : For Alto Saxophone and Keyboard (Sheet music)

Nicole s Gigue was written for the daughter of the composer. The piece for alto saxophone with piano is modal based on an aeolian scale. The Gigue is in a typical 6/8 meter with a scottish snap . The slow middle section in 4/4 is based on a quote from... more

Eighth Note Publications: The Last Rose of Summer (Paperback)

This famous Irish folk melody is the Groves of Blarney. The Last Rose of Summer has been performed by many vocal soloists from the United Kingdom and around the world and now it has been arranged by David Marlatt for interchangeable woodwind ensemble. more

Eighth Note Publications: Panis Angelicus: Score & Parts (Paperback)

This very popular solo was made famous by such vocalists as Kiri Te Kanawa. The elegant and simple melodic line lends itself very well to any instrument or voice type. This duet has the famous melody passing back and forth between two players while the... more

Eighth Note Publications: The Christmas Gig Book Vol 1 (Paperback)

This is a collection of well-loved Christmas music set for brass quintet. A number of styles and moods are represented in these ten pieces. All pieces are at the medium level which makes them approachable by the widest range of brass quintets---from... more

Eighth Note Publications: Short and Sweet: Cornet Duet and Concert Band Conductor Score (Paperback)

This is a fun cornet duet with all the fast fingers and triple tonguing that might be expected in a turn of the century piece. This is the first time this work has been available with a full conductor score rather than a piano reduction. There is also... more

Eighth Note Publications: Concerto for 3 Trumpets and Keyboard: Score & Parts (Paperback)

This famous piccolo trumpet solo has been recorded by many trumpet soloists. The original work is scored for solo trumpet 2 oboes and strings. In this arrangement the instrumentation has been altered slightly for 3 trumpets and keyboard. The solo part... more

Eighth Note Publications: Sound Reflections: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

The musical material for Sound Reflections by Richard Byrd was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon s vast expanse. This work is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear and is ideal for... more

Eighth Note Publications: Parade of the Emperor: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Parade of the Emperor by Ryan Meeboer for brass quinet is a perfect introductory piece into ensemble music. Not only does it primarily use the first six notes learned in most method books but it focuses on using simple rhythms a moderate tempo and a... more

Eighth Note Publications: Bigger Than the Sky: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon. Making lazy circles and simply floating on the breeze. Taking a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally floating off into the distance to some place . . . bigger... more

Eighth Note Publications: Just for Two Jazz Vol 1: Part(s) (Paperback)

I had a lot of fun writing Just for Two and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles keys and meters and will provide hours of . . . you guessed it . . . FUN. From Bossa to Cha Cha from Bebop to Funk there... more

Eighth Note Publications: Tableau Royale: Score & Parts (Paperback)

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque albeit somewhat regal setting each with a dignified character of their own and each with... more

Eighth Note Publications: Wachet Auf (from Cantata 140): Score & Parts (Paperback)

The solo part alternates the sustained line with the more technical line which provides interest in sound and interest in playing. PART 1 - Flute Oboe Clarinet PART 2 - Flute Oboe Clarinet PART 3 - Clarinet Alto Saxophone PART 4 - Clarinet Alto... more

Eighth Note Publications: Celestial: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

The term celestial has many different meanings: relating to the sky space the heavens or just something simply that is really good. All of these things can be used to describe what is brought out by the performance of this piece. This theme goes... more

Eighth Note Publications: Parade of the Emperor: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

This piece influenced by the music of the Orient was composed using a minor pentatonic scale and focusing on the first six notes learned in most method books. Following ABA form this is a perfect opportunity for performers to learn about contrapuntal... more

Eighth Note Publications: Sunset Over Blue Water: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Sunset Over Blue Water is a fresh new scoring of the famous hymn tune It Is Well with My Soul. The simple melody combined with the powerful heart-wrenching lyrics have made this hymn popular around the world. The lyrics are about remaining positive... more

Eighth Note Publications: Finale (from Symphony #1): Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

The nine Symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are considered by many to be among the greatest orchestrations of all time and they are often used as models by later great composers. His Symphony No. 1 was written in 1800 and shows the powerful influences... more

Eighth Note Publications: Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms: Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

This tune is one of the favourite and most often recorded folksongs of the British Isles. The arranger has given the beautiful flowing melody to the flutes with the clarinets and alto saxophones providing interesting and almost wandering accompaniment.... more

Eighth Note Publications: Just for Two Easy Jazz: 2 Clarinets Part(s) (Paperback)

Just for Two Easy Jazz features a section of easy duets that are fun to play. A varied assortment of styles is offered for your merriment. Just add a friend and you re off---no batteries required. No excuses. Just duet!! more

Eighth Note Publications: Hailstorm: Solo Cornet and Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts (Paperback)

This is a standard cornet solo in the brass band world. It has been played thousands of times by amateur and professional players. It has been arranged for concert band to allow for a new setting of this great technical solo. After a brief introduction... more

Eighth Note Publications: Four Facile-Fingered Flautists: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Four Facile-Fingered Flautists was a commission by Greg Eriksen who was the Band Director at Olson Middle School in Woodstock Illinois. The idea for this project was based on his having an outstanding group of young flautists at his school that he... more

Eighth Note Publications: Suoni d Italia the Sounds of Italy: The Sounds of Italy Score & Parts (Paperback)

This compilation of familiar Italian melodies is sure to be a treat for performers and audiences. The piece includes sections from Vesti la Giubba from Pagliacci Tarantella Napoletana La Donna e Mobile Musetta s Waltz The Barber of Seville William Tell... more

Eighth Note Publications: Bigger Than the Sky: Score & Parts (Paperback)

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon. Making lazy circles and simply floating on the breeze. Making a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally floating off into the distance to some place . . . bigger... more