Holiday Music
Martin Luther King & President's Day
COURAGE
by Adrienne Albert
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| Description: |
Commissioned by Ivan Shulman and The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra. A bold, powerful work, rhythmic and melodic with underlying snare drum military-like heartbeat. Through turmoil and struggle, this work rises to a triumphal and stirring conclusion. |
| Instrumentation: | 2/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1- timp, 2 perc, and strings. |
| Duration: | Approximately 5:00 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
FANFARE FOR FREEDOM
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An original composition by Robert Wendel, rapidly becoming an often-programmed opener for Memorial Day and 4th of July concerts with its blazing trumpets, thundering timpani, and pealing bells with over 150 performances to date. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, opt piano, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:30 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental only. |
COMMEMORATION
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An original work by Robert Wendel that is a fanfare of noble feeling for pairs of trumpets placed antiphonally behind the orchestra suitable for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any other occasion of remembrance. |
| Instrumentation | 2+picc/1 + E. Hrn/2/2 - 4/2,3,or 4 Trumpets/3/1 Timpani, 2-3 percussion, optional organ, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:45 |
| Comments: |
"...a penetrating work." — The Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| Notes: |
Though composed and premiered in 2000 to remember the unexpected passing of two long-time friends, Commemoration was performed numerous times around the country in the months following the 9-11 attack, most notably on a 7 city tour by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops. It was also played at the Kennedy Space center launch pad in a memorial concert for the Challanger Astronauts and most recently was featured on the 2006 National Memorial Day Concert to mark the opening of the WW II memorial, telecast Nationally May 28th & 29th on PBS with Erich Kunzel conducting the National Symphony.
This work has been recorded by Sean O'Boyle & The Tasmanian Symphony for ABC Classics. |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
The Spring Holidays
AN IRISH TRILOGY
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
My Wild Irish Rose, Irish Lullaby and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (singable by a Tenor solo). |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:20 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | Commissioned by the West Virginia Symphony |
CELTIC SUITE for Violin & Orchestra
by Sean O'Brian
BAILE CHRUIACH (Bally Croy)
by Sean O'Boyle
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| Description: |
From the Celtic legend of Grainne Ni Mhaille, an Irish noblewoman, chieftan, and a bit of a pirate. This work is from a
score for an imaginary film which tells of the sea, the call of battle trumpets, exploits against the Spanish Armada, a love theme, and finally, a triumphant fanfare ending. Great for St. Patrick's day, children's concerts, subscription or pops concerts with legends, battle, or folklore themes. |
| Instumentation: | 3/3/3/3 - 4/3(+2 offstage)3/1 - Timp, 2 perc, hp and strs |
| Duration: | 5:50 |
| Cost: | $175 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | This work has been recorded by Sean O'Boyle & The State Orchestra Of Victoria for ABC Classics. |
THE APRIL FOOL CONCERTO aka "The Instant Concerto"
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
What can be said other than that this work lasts over 8 minutes, yet it doesn't have a single original theme in it! It's loaded with quotes Tschaikovsky to Sousa, from "Chop-Sticks" to Happy Birthday, and many "sight-gags" from a wedding to a cowboy
gun fight! Truly a piece of comic relief. Mod easy solo piano part. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/2/2/1[opt] - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 8:15 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | New version commissioned by Erich Kunzel for the Cincinnati Pops |
SAINT BAILEY'S RAG for "Mardi Gras"
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A Dixieland-style march made from When the Saint's Go Marching In, Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey, and 12th Street Rag. A perennial Cincinnati Pops Encore! |
| Comments: |
"...[he] threw in everything but the kitchen sink...great fun!" — The Portland Press Herald |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:30 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
FIESTA MEXICANA for Cinco de Mayo
arranged by Robert Wendel
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Newly revised!
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| Description: |
The Mexican Hat Dance, La Cucaracha, and the Ritchie Valens', rock-and-roll version of La Bamba in a medley with a Mariachi feel. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/0 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3
percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:30 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
REGALOS
by Nancy Bloomer Deussen
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| Description: |
This, the second movement from her newest work for orchestra "A Silver Shining Strand" is a wonderful montage of "south-of-the-border" dances and moods. Great for any pops concert, but absolutely perfect for "Cinco de Mayo", or a youth/educational concert showing various musical styles. |
| Instumentation: | 2[1 d picc]/2[1 d E Hrn]/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timp, 3-4 perc - [opt] Harp, and strings. |
| Duration: | 4:50 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
Memorial Day & Independence Day
 Veterans' Day
REFLECTIONS ON RUSHMORE
by Michael Gilbertson
TAKE FLIGHT
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An original composition, celebrating everyone who dares to dream. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2+opt B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 5:20 |
| Cost: | $175 Rental Only. |
TOWERS OF LIGHT - An Elegy for Orchestra
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
This work was inspired by memories and impressions of the annual light tributes held at "Ground Zero" in NYC every year. It depicts the Hudson River at sunset and the Manhattan skyline playing with light. As darkness descends, the light "towers" gradually appear, reaching ever upwards. Dust, clouds, and smoke swirl within the light columns, as if ascending towards the infinite. Finally, gradually, the light towers fade into morning twilight, not to be seen for another year. |
| Instrumentation: | 2/2(2d EH)/2/2 - 2/0/0/0 - timp, 2 perc, celeste, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 7:00 |
| Cost: | $175 Rental Only. |
FANFARE FOR FREEDOM
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An original composition by Robert Wendel, rapidly becoming an often-programmed opener for Memorial Day and 4th of July concerts with its blazing trumpets, thundering timpani, and pealing bells with over 150 performances to date. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, opt piano, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:30 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental only. |
COMMEMORATION
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An original work by Robert Wendel that is a fanfare of noble feeling for pairs of trumpets placed antiphonally behind the orchestra suitable for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or any other occasion of remembrance. |
| Instrumentation | 2+picc/1 + E. Hrn/2/2 - 4/2,3,or 4 Trumpets/3/1 Timpani, 2-3 percussion, optional organ, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:45 |
| Comments: |
"...a penetrating work." — The Cleveland Plain Dealer |
| Notes: |
Though composed and premiered in 2000 to remember the unexpected passing of two long-time friends, Commemoration was performed numerous times around the country in the months following the 9-11 attack, most notably on a 7 city tour by Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops. It was also played at the Kennedy Space center launch pad in a memorial concert for the Challanger Astronauts and most recently was featured on the 2006 National Memorial Day Concert to mark the opening of the WW II memorial, telecast Nationally May 28th & 29th on PBS with Erich Kunzel conducting the National Symphony.
This work has been recorded by Sean O'Boyle & The Tasmanian Symphony for ABC Classics. |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
arranged by Robert Wendel
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Newly revised! |
| Description: |
A musical journey across the USA including America The Beautiful with San Francisco, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, Meet Me In Saint Louis, The Tennessee Waltz, My Old Kentucky Home, Georgia On My Mind, and New York, New York with a finale orchestrated to withstand fireworks if you want to end with a "bang!" A favorite of Erich Kunzel & The Cincinnati Pops! Now includes "Chicago" and "Carolina In The Morning!" |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2+opt B Cl/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 9:10 |
| Cost: | $300 Rental only. |
| Notes: | This selection usually "sells out" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so please reserve your copy early! |
AMERICAN HYMN
by Nancy Bloomer Deussen
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| Description: |
Nancy Bloomer Deussen's newest work for orchestra is a stirring tribute to America, beginning almost pensively, but building to a stirring climax. World Premiere by The Diablo Symphony conducted by Joyce Johnson-Hamilton on July 1, 2, and 3, 2005. It carries the inscription: "In appreciation of how fortunate I am to be a citizen of this great nation." |
| Instrumentation: | 2+Picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timp, 3-4 perc - Harp, and strings. |
| Duration: | 4:40 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
THE ARMED FORCES MARCH
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A salute to the personnel of our Armed Forces: The Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force, with a tag from the Star Spangled Banner. Perfect for Memorial Day or July 4th Concerts. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 Percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 3:15 |
| Cost: | $135 Rental Only. |
THE TALL SHIPS
by Robert Wendel
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Newly revised!
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| Description: |
An original tone picture by Robert Wendel that evokes the spirit of the early maritime explorers, the wind in the sails, sea chanties, and waves crashing on the ship's bow. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, harp, Celeste and strings |
| Duration: | 5:55 |
| Cost: | $175 Rental only. |
COURAGE
by Adrienne Albert
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| Description: |
Commissioned by Ivan Shulman and The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra. A bold, powerful work, rhythmic and melodic with underlying snare drum military-like heartbeat. A wonderful salute to the athletes and thier dedication to excellence. |
| Instrumentation: | 2/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1- timp, 2 perc, and strings. |
| Duration: | approximately 5:00 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
ASCENT TO VICTORY
by Nancy Bloomer Deussen
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| Description: |
Commissioned to honor the Special Olympics. The work begins with the dreaming and contemplated possibilities of the Special Olympian and then proceeds to the actual training section and finally, the victory. |
| Instrumentation: | 1/1/2/1 - 2/1/0/0 - Timp/perc - and strings. |
| Duration: | 8:10 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
A GEORGE M. COHAN OVERTURE
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
Give My Regards To Broadway, Mary, Harrigan, Over There, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and You're A Grand Old Flag in a hand-clapping arrangement. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 6:30 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
A GEORGE M. COHAN OVERTURE (Vocal Version)
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
Similar to the above, but in different keys for singers. Vocal parts available: Mezzo and/or Baritone soloists, or SATB chorus. Please specify which version when ordering. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 Percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 6:10 |
| Cost: | $250 Rental Only. 50 chorus books are included. Extra books are available at 50¢ rental each. |
AN OLD FASHIONED SUMMER
arranged by Robert Wendel
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A musical "recollection" of summer in simpler times. Includes: School Days, In The Good Old SummerTime, Sidewalks Of New York, Bicycle Built For Two, Take Me Out To The Ball Game and By The Sea in a concert-overture setting. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 4:00 |
| Cost: | $170 Rental Only. |
STEPHEN FOSTER OVERTURE
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
Oh! Susanna, My Old Kentucky Home, Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair, Swannee River, Beautiful Dreamer, and Camptown Races with nods to Dvorak's Humoresque" and Rossini's "William Tell" along the way and no banjo! |
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"...it was not only clever, but fresh and entertaining...a superb arrangement." — The Portland Press Herald |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 6:00 |
| Cost: | $175 Rental only. |
Columbus Day
VIVA PUCCINI!
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A medley of some famous melodies from Madamma Butterfly, Girl of the Golden West, Gianni Schicci, La Boheme, and Turandot. |
| Instumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 7:00 |
| Cost: | $250 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | Commissioned by the Jacksonville Symphony |
Halloween
A HALLOWEEN TRILOGY
by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
You may rent all three works below as a package for $275!!! |
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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
An original composition based on the famous short story by Edgar Allan Poe: The Inquisition, The Pit, The Pendulum, The Walls Close In, A Blast of Noise and Liberation by the French Army. Great for Halloween, literary or educational concerts.
Instrumentation: 2/2/2/2 - 4/2/3/1 - Timpani, Xylophone, Glock, Tam-Tam, Susp Cymbal, Guerro, Tenor Drum, Piatti and Bass Drum, and Strings.
Duration: 5:20
Cost: $175 Rental Only. TRICK OR TREAT
This work harks back to a simpler time when children went from house to house yelling "trick-or-treat, trick-or-treat, give us something good to eat!" Along the way, they pick up friends, spend a little time in the local "haunted house" and then resume their trip. Finally, someone scares them but good, and they all scatter to their respective homes to enjoy the fruits of their Halloween night.
Instrumentation: 2/2/2/2 - 0/0/0/0 - Xylophone, Snare Drum, Susp Cymbal, and Strings.
Duration: 3:40
Cost: $100 Rental Only. RIDE OF THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN
An original composition based on the Legend Of Sleepy Hollow. Creepy sounds of the foggy forrest, the clock strikes midnight, the horse rears up, and the chase is on until the Headless Horseman traps Ichabod Crane on the covered bridge and "the deed is done!"
Instrumentation: 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap set, Mark Tree, Xylophone, Glock, Chimes, Tam-Tam, Triangle, Piatti and Bass Drum, Harp, and Strings.
Duration: 5:25
Cost: $150 Rental Only. |
| Duration: | 15 minutes total performance time. |
| Cost: | $275 Combined Rental |
| Notes: | A truly international hit with performances in the USA, Australia, Canada, UK, and Scotland. |
WALTZ OF MADNESS
by Sean O'Boyle
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Show off your string section with this wonderful, madcap romp in 3/4 time. Perfect for Halloween, or a youth concert devoted to musical "feelings". |
| Instrumentation: | Strings and optional timpani[4]. |
| Duration: | 3:05 |
| Cost: | $100 Rental Only. |
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Medley)
arranged by Robert Wendel
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A midnight showing cult-classic film for nearly 30 years, now revived on Broadway, and available for symphony orchestra at last! Reach out to your younger audiences with this Rock-oriented show score. Songs include: Science Fiction Double Feature, Damn It Janet, Over At The Frankenstein Place, Hot Patootie Bless My Soul, and of course, LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN! |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap set, Mark Tree, Xylophone, Glock, Chimes, Tam-Tam and Bass Drum, opt Piano, and Strings |
| Duration: | 5:45 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only |
| Notes: | A student orchestra string set with Vln 1, Vln, 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello and Bass parts available on request. A truly international hit with performances in the USA, Australia, Canada, UK, and Scotland. |
Thanksgiving
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING "We Gather Together"
arranged by Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
A new setting of this nearly 400 year old hymn for orchestra as small as you need or as large as you want. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/1+E Hrn/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, harp, celeste, opt organ, and strings. It can be performed as an instrumental selection, or soloists and/or chorus can be added as well. |
| Duration: | 3:15 |
| Cost: | $135 Rental Only.
Vocal parts can be furnished on rental for 10¢ each. |
| Notes: | This work was featured by Erich Kunzel and The Cincinnati Pops as the finale of their 1999 Thanksgiving Television special. |
Chanukah
FANTASIA ON "YEROUSHALAIM SHEL ZAHAV"
by Robert Wendel
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A musical fantasia on the Israeli folk song "Jerusalem Of Gold" (used in the film "Schindler's List"). Appropriate any time, including Chanukah. |
| Instumentation: | 1/1+EH/1/1 -0/0/0/0, 1 prc, harp, and strings |
| Duration: | 5:20 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
A CHANUKAH OVERTURE
by Dana Friedman and Robert Wendel
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| Description: |
An overture based on Maoz T'zur, Rock Of My Security (Rock of Ages), Al HaNisim, S'vivon, and I Have A Little Dradle (of course!) |
| Comments: |
"...utterly charming, spreading beauty along with an ecumenical spirit." — The Kansas City Gazette |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, Trap Drums, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 5:30 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
| Notes: | This work has been recorded by Nicholas Palmer and the Owensboro Symphony. |
New Year's Eve
THAT'S IT, THAT'S ALL... THE END!
by Robert Wendel
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For your "First Night" concerts, the perfect way to end the year, a medley of 7 famous Symphony finales! Auld Lang Syne is mixed with Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak, Mahler, and Beethoven. A nice way also to say goodbye to a retiring board member, or musician. |
| Instrumentation: | 2+picc/2/2/2 - 4/3/3/1 - Timpani, 2-3 percussion, and strings |
| Duration: | 5:40 |
| Cost: | $200 Rental Only. |
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