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Achilles
$24.95Achilles is a short energetic piece for brass quintet full of contrast. While the beginning and ending are quite heroic, the middle section contains both sharpness and smoothness. Throughout it all, a steady eighth note drives the energy continuously through many changes in meter. Changes in time signature and rhythmic complexity make this a very difficult piece. Achilles was recognized in 2019…
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Angels We Have Heard On High
$4.95This energetic arrangement was the first that Matt Arnett and Zachary Griffin performed as Rising Action Piano. Full of quick, short references to other Christmas favorites, it’s a difficult number but the fun is well worth it. Duration: 3 minutes 45 seconds (Matt Arnett and Zachary Griffin) Back to piano music
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Angels We Have Heard On High Flutes
$4.95I really think this Christmas song belongs in 3/4 or 6/8, not 4/4. I just love the energy and groove. A fun, festive duet for two flutes. Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds Back to flute music
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Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella Flutes
$4.95A lively, waltz-like tune. This one is just fun to play! Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds Back to flute music
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Duel
$11.95Duel is a flashy, high-energy battle for two advanced horn players. If you can both rip high C and you aren’t afraid of some challenging rhythms and quick articulations, this piece is perfect for you. Duration: 4 minutes 30 seconds (midi demo only) Back to horn music
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Falling Into Starlight
$23.95This is a great piece for a 2nd year group and includes eight short solos for featuring different members of your ensemble! Squarely in the key of D major, with all standard 1st-position fingerings, the challenges lie in rhythm and texture. There are usually three independent layers, with a cool syncopated groove going through nearly the entire piece. Musicians will…
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Fiddle On Down
$23.95This is a fun, quick piece in an American Hoe-Down style. In the key of A major, it’s a good piece for focusing on G# intonation, as well as cut time rhythms. There are some small fiddle-y ornaments and some exciting dynamic contrasts. Definitely listen to some folk/fiddle music together as part of your study! The piece also has a…
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Hallelujah
$2.50I started writing “Hallelujah” in December of 2018. At the time, Zach Griffin and I were regularly doing Four-Hand piano numbers together and we had talked about trying to make a full Christmas album the next year. I thought it would be good to have a couple original numbers for that set and this light melody was the result. I…
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Joy To The World Flute
$4.95This one is tricky but a lot of fun – feels like a Christmas fanfare. Duration: 2 minutes Back to flute music
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Mad Song
$2.95This poem by William Blake is meant depict someone who has fallen into insanity. Energetic and wild, you’ll need a solid pianist to perform this piece. Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds (Singers: Alex Worley and Maddy Hunter) Back to voice music
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O My Father
$2.50Vibrant and energetic arrangement of this beloved hymn by James McGranahan. Be prepared for some challenging rhythms and frequent offbeats. Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds Back to piano music
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Simple Gifts (SA) (10 copies)
$9.95This arrangement is perfect for a young middle school choir. Your students will find the simple two-part harmonies and echoes very accessible and fun. About two and a half minutes long, the energetic piano part makes this song delightful. This arrangement is written to include a class songwriting project – in the section from measure 52 to 72, take student…
