Believe (from the movie “The Polar Express”)

The spirit of the season comes alive in this unbelievably fantastic holiday hit from The Polar Express. Originally recorded by Josh Groban, the magical ballad has grown in popularity to become recognizable worldwide. Fully arranged by Mark Hayes for choirs of all sizes and ages.

Also available:
Orchestra Score & Parts (SoundPax)

Orchestra Parts Include:
Flute 1 & 2 (Piccolo) • Oboe (English Horn) • B-flat Clarinet • Bassoon • Horn 1 & 2 • B-flat Trumpet 1, 2, & 3 • Trombone 1 & 2 • Tuba • Pitched Percussion • Non-Pitched Percussion • Harp • • Guitar • Bass/Drums • Violin 1 & 2 • Viola • Cello • Double Bass

Sight Reading Book For Band, Vol 1

The industry leader in sight-reading preparation! This effective and efficient curriculum to develop sight-reading skills eliminates the need to retrieve music from the library, hand the music out to the band, collect and reassemble it in score order, and file it back in the library.

Available in five volumes, each book provides 100 short pieces and saves valuable rehearsal time. For effective rehearsal planning, an index is provided in the score with key signatures, meters, and primary rhythmic figures to provide assistance in creating lesson plans.

The music is arranged in a flexible manner so that it can be adapted to a wide range of ensemble sizes with varying instrumentation. The exercises feature various key signatures and meters, key changes, meter changes, accidentals, reversal of rhythms, repeats of various types, hemiola, and isolation of various sections of the ensemble.

Volumes 1-4 are designed to supply material for an entire four-year concert band experience without repeating any exercise. A proven tool for developing musicianship and for the efficient preparation for sight-reading contests.

Sight Reading Book For Band, Vol 1

The industry leader in sight-reading preparation! This effective and efficient curriculum to develop sight-reading skills eliminates the need to retrieve music from the library, hand the music out to the band, collect and reassemble it in score order, and file it back in the library.

Available in five volumes, each book provides 100 short pieces and saves valuable rehearsal time. For effective rehearsal planning, an index is provided in the score with key signatures, meters, and primary rhythmic figures to provide assistance in creating lesson plans.

The music is arranged in a flexible manner so that it can be adapted to a wide range of ensemble sizes with varying instrumentation. The exercises feature various key signatures and meters, key changes, meter changes, accidentals, reversal of rhythms, repeats of various types, hemiola, and isolation of various sections of the ensemble.

Volumes 1-4 are designed to supply material for an entire four-year concert band experience without repeating any exercise. A proven tool for developing musicianship and for the efficient preparation for sight-reading contests.

Dance and sing (Il est né)

This delightful new arrangement of the popular traditional carol is presented in both English and the original French. Murphy manipulates the melodic material cleverly, and a variety of textures, dancing cross-rhythms, and interweaving motifs make this piece great fun to sing.

Instrumental score and parts are available on hire/rental.
Conductor's score and parts on hire

Orchestration: piccolo, flute, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussion (triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbals, snare drum, glockenspiel), harp (opt), strings

Salisbury Vespers

for chorus, chamber choir, and children's choir, or large divisi chorus, with orchestra and organ or brass ensemble and organ.

Salisbury Vespers combines settings of the traditional Vespers psalms and anonymous early texts. Marian motets punctuate the psalm settings, and the work is concluded with a substantial setting of the Magnificat.

Contents:
• Psalm 69 (70), v.2: Deus in adiutorium
• Psalm 109 (110): Dixit Dominus
• Motet: I sing of a mayden
• Psalm 112 (113): Laudate pueri
• Motet: When to the temple Mary went
• Psalm 121 (122): Laetatus sum
• Motet: Lovely tear of lovely eye
• Hymn: Vexilla Regis
• Motet: Hail, Star of the sea most radiant
• Magnificat
• Magnificat anima mea
• Et exultavit
• Quia respexit
• Quia fecit mihi magna
• Et misericorida
• Fecit potentiam
• Deposuit potentes de sede
• Esurientes implevit bonis
• Suscepit Israel
• Sicut locutus est
• Gloria Patri
• Sicut erat in principio

Instrumental parts and vocal scores are available on hire/rental.

Conductor's score and parts on hire – Orchestral version
Conductor's score and parts on hire – Brass and organ version
Vocal score on hire
Children's choir part on hire

Orchestration:
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussion*, organ (opt), strings
Brass: 4 trumpets, 2 horns (in F or Eb), 2 trombones (bass clef in C or treble clef in Bb), bass trombone, tuba (bass clef in C or treble clef in Eb), 2 percussion*, timpani, organ

*Percussion: bass drum, snare drum, tubular bells, glockenspiel, medium and low toms, triangle, crotales, crash cymbal, bongos

Salisbury Vespers

for chorus, chamber choir, and children's choir, or large divisi chorus, with orchestra and organ or brass ensemble and organ.

Salisbury Vespers combines settings of the traditional Vespers psalms and anonymous early texts. Marian motets punctuate the psalm settings, and the work is concluded with a substantial setting of the Magnificat.

Contents:
• Psalm 69 (70), v.2: Deus in adiutorium
• Psalm 109 (110): Dixit Dominus
• Motet: I sing of a mayden
• Psalm 112 (113): Laudate pueri
• Motet: When to the temple Mary went
• Psalm 121 (122): Laetatus sum
• Motet: Lovely tear of lovely eye
• Hymn: Vexilla Regis
• Motet: Hail, Star of the sea most radiant
• Magnificat
• Magnificat anima mea
• Et exultavit
• Quia respexit
• Quia fecit mihi magna
• Et misericorida
• Fecit potentiam
• Deposuit potentes de sede
• Esurientes implevit bonis
• Suscepit Israel
• Sicut locutus est
• Gloria Patri
• Sicut erat in principio

Instrumental parts and vocal scores are available on hire/rental.

Conductor's score and parts on hire – Orchestral version
Conductor's score and parts on hire – Brass and organ version
Vocal score on hire
Children's choir part on hire

Orchestration:
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, 2 percussion*, organ (opt), strings
Brass: 4 trumpets, 2 horns (in F or Eb), 2 trombones (bass clef in C or treble clef in Bb), bass trombone, tuba (bass clef in C or treble clef in Eb), 2 percussion*, timpani, organ

*Percussion: bass drum, snare drum, tubular bells, glockenspiel, medium and low toms, triangle, crotales, crash cymbal, bongos

For the Beauty of Earth

This masterful choral is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. If you haven't already, consider the instrumental accompaniment for a fresh perspective on this gem. Scored for strings, winds, harp (playable on keyboard), and drums, it includes instrumental lines that soar as beautifully as the vocal melody. A multi-generational favorite, this is a tasteful blend of text and musical expression. Vintage John Rutter!

Duration: 3:30

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Also Available:
SATB
SA
TTBB

Orchestra:

Full Score
Set of Parts
Parts include:

2 Flutes •
Oboe •
2 Clarinets •
Bassoon •
2 Horns •
Glockenspiel •
Harp •
4 Violin I •
4 Violin II •
3 Viola •
2 Cello •
Bass

Reduced/four-piece ensemble:

Score & Set of Parts
Parts include:

Flute •
Oboe •
Harp •
Organ

He Sent His Son

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Arranged for mixed chorus and organ or optional orchestra, based on the original song from the LDS Children's Songbook.

Optional orchestration (#20031) is available separately for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon (2), horn (4), trombone (3), tuba, glockenspiel, suspended cymbal, timpani, harp, violin (10), viola (5), cello (4), and doublebass (3).

Performance time: 4:00
Reference: Moroni 7:48, 3 Nephi 27:21, John 3:16, John 13:15