Divine Encounter: I. The Invitation

The first movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is a song in which God invites us to receive His bounty. The first verse of Isaiah 55 is expressed as a celebration rather than the meditative, lyric manner found in most settings. In contrast, the setting of the sixth verse is regal, earnest and authoritative and the architecture of the movement is built upon the contrast between these two styles. Suitable for use on its own, or as part of the three-movement work; effective in both worship and concert settings.

Divine Encounter
I. The Invitation
SATB

Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

SSAA
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

TTBB
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

II. The Offering
SATB

Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

SSAA
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

TTBB
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

III. The Blessing
SATB

Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

SSAA
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

TTBB
Brass Sextet
String Quartet
Orchestra
Alternate Piano Accompaniment
Accompaniment CD    

*Optional instrument ensembles include a score and set of parts.
Brass Sextet includes 2 Trumpets, Horn, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone
String Quartet includes 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello
Full Orchestra instrumentation for the complete Divine Encounter includes:

Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2)
Horn (2), B-flat Trumpet (2)*, Trombone (2), Bass Trombone, Tuba*
Percussion (1-2 players: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Timpani)*
Harp**
Strings


*Movements 1 and 2 only
**Movements 1 and 3 only

 
The organ part (in the choral score), or the alternate piano part (available separately), is compatible with the full orchestration if the harp is not available.

Waltzes & Polkas for Easy Classical Piano

15 familiar polka and waltz tunes arranged in a classical style for easy piano by Phillip Keveren.

Contents:

• Acceleration Waltz, Op. 234

• Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out the Barrel)

• Bitte schon! (If You Please Polka)

• By the Beautiful Blue Danube

• Clarinet Polka

• Fascination (Valse Tzigane)

• The Godfather Waltz

• Liechtensteiner Polka

• Pennsylvania Polka

• Piano Man

• Pizzicato Polka

• Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

• The Sleeping Beauty Waltz

• Tennessee Waltz

• Waltz of the Flowers, Op. 71a

Classical Movie Themes

Keveren's incredible easy piano arrangements of 20 classical favorites from films.

Contents:
• Also Sprach Zarathustra, Opening Theme (featured in the Motion Picture 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY)
• Ballade No. 1, Op. 23
• By The Beautiful Blue Danube
• Canon In D (featured in ORDINARY PEOPLE)
• Carnival Of The Animals
• Clair De Lune
• Clarinet Concerto, K. 622, 2nd Mvt.
• Contessa Perdono (from AMADEUS)
• Dance Of The Hours
• Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen (Papageno's Song) (from THE MAGIC FLUTE (DIE ZAUBERFLOTE))
• Emperor Waltz, Op. 437
• Hallelujah Chorus (from MESSIAH)
• Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
• Morning (from PEER GYNT)
• Musetta's Waltz (Quando Men Vo) (from LA BOHEME)
• O Mio Babbino Caro (from GIANNI SCHICCHI)
• Ode To Joy (from SYMPHONY NO. 9 IN D MINOR, FOURTH MOVEMENT CHORAL THEME)
• Pomp And Circumstance, March No. 1, Op. 39
• Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Variation XVIII
• Toreador Song (from CARMEN)

Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos

Tenor Saxophone

Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students.

Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites.

  • “Celebration Medley” includes the cheerful classics “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Joy to the World.”
  • “Manger Medley” incorporates unique arrangements of “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night.”
  • “Carol Medley” features songs great for caroling, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “The First Noel.”
  • Suites include “Themes from The Nutcracker Suite,” which showcases the famous “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy” and “March”; and “Folk Carol Suite,” which contains the well-known “Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child).”
  • These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own—each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided MP3 CD.

    The CD includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

    Contents:

    • A Holly Jolly Christmas

    • Angels Medley: (Angels from the Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard on High)

    • Believe (from The Polar Express)

    • Blue Christmas

    • Folk Carol Suite: (I. Noël Nouvelet / II. Masters in This Hall / III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) / IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol)

    • Carol Medley: (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) / The First Noel)

    • Celebration Medley: (Hallelujah Chorus / Joy to the World)

    • Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)

    • Feliz Navidad

    • Frosty the Snowman

    • Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

    • Gesu Bambino

    • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    • I'll Be Home for Christmas

    • Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

    • Jingle Bell Rock

    • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    • Jingle Bells

    • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    • Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

    • Manger Medley: (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) / Away in a Manger / Silent Night)

    • Mary Did You Know?

    • My Grown-Up Christmas List

    • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)

    • O Holy Night

    • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

    • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    • Sleigh Ride

    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

    • The Little Drummer Boy

    • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    • Ukrainian Carol

    • Winter Wonderland

    • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

    • Themes from The Nutcracker Suite: (Overture / March / Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy / Russian Dance (Trepak) / Waltz of the Flowers)

    There are angels hov’ring round

    This arrangement for choir and piano of a traditional American spiritual conjures a deep fervency, belying its simple appearance. The opening instruction is 'With hushed awe', and that encapsulates perfectly the gentle radiance of the tender lyrics and the music's highly singable lines.

    “There Are Angels Hov'ring Round” arr. Ryan Murphy (YouTube)

    Also Available:
    SATB

    Full Score
    Set of Parts

    Instrumental Parts include:

    2 flutes
    2 oboes
    2 clarinets
    2 bassoonns
    2 horns
    percussion
    harp
    celesta
    strings

    It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas

    Orchestra Score and Set of Parts

    Meredith Willson's famous song is wonderfully arranged for choirs by Mark Hayes and has a terrific piano accompaniment, as well as optional orchestral parts. The introduction is captivating and paints the magic of the holidays while the heart of the song ends with a big and broad finish. A choral classic for all ages!

    Duration: ca. 3:20

    Instrumentation:

    • Score

    • Flute 1 & 2/Piccolo

    • Oboe 1 & 2

    • B&#9837 Clarinet 1 & 2

    • Bassoon 1 & 2

    • F Horn 1 & 2

    • Trumpet 1

    • Trumpet 2 & 3

    • Trombone 1 & 2

    • Bass Trombone

    • Tuba

    • Timpani

    • Pitched Percussion

    • Un-Pitched Percussion

    • Harp

    • Electric Guitar

    • Electric Bass

    • Drum Set

    • Violin 1

    • Violin 2

    • Viola

    • Cello

    • Double Bass

    • Piano

    Still Is the Night

    Score and Set of Parts

    A tender lullaby to the newborn Christ. Paul Williams at his poetic best joins with Joseph Martin in a simply scored anthem that is profoundly effective. “Still Is the Night” is perfect for your candlelight Christmas observances. The quoting of the beloved German carol “Still, Still, Still” adds to the charm of this simple, beautiful, and moving anthem.

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

    Instrumentation:

    • Score

    • Flute 1 & 2

    • Oboe/English Horn

    • B-flat Clarinet 1,2

    • Bassoon

    • F Horn 1,2

    • B-flat Trumpet 1

    • B-flat Trumpet 2,3

    • Trombone 1 & 2

    • Bass Trombone

    • Percussion 1 & 2

    • Harp

    • Celeste

    • Violin 1

    • Violin 2

    • Viola

    • Cello

    • Double Bass

    Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos

    Trumpet

    Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students.

    Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites.

  • “Celebration Medley” includes the cheerful classics “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Joy to the World.”
  • “Manger Medley” incorporates unique arrangements of “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night.”
  • “Carol Medley” features songs great for caroling, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “The First Noel.”
  • Suites include “Themes from The Nutcracker Suite,” which showcases the famous “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy” and “March”; and “Folk Carol Suite,” which contains the well-known “Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child).”
  • These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own—each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided MP3 CD.

    The CD includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

    Contents:

    • A Holly Jolly Christmas

    • Angels Medley: (Angels from the Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard on High)

    • Believe (from The Polar Express)

    • Blue Christmas

    • Folk Carol Suite: (I. Noël Nouvelet / II. Masters in This Hall / III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) / IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol)

    • Carol Medley: (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) / The First Noel)

    • Celebration Medley: (Hallelujah Chorus / Joy to the World)

    • Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)

    • Feliz Navidad

    • Frosty the Snowman

    • Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

    • Gesu Bambino

    • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    • I'll Be Home for Christmas

    • Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

    • Jingle Bell Rock

    • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    • Jingle Bells

    • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    • Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

    • Manger Medley: (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) / Away in a Manger / Silent Night)

    • Mary Did You Know?

    • My Grown-Up Christmas List

    • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)

    • O Holy Night

    • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

    • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    • Sleigh Ride

    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

    • The Little Drummer Boy

    • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    • Ukrainian Carol

    • Winter Wonderland

    • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

    • Themes from The Nutcracker Suite: (Overture / March / Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy / Russian Dance (Trepak) / Waltz of the Flowers)

    Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos

    Trombone

    Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students.

    Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites.

  • “Celebration Medley” includes the cheerful classics “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Joy to the World.”
  • “Manger Medley” incorporates unique arrangements of “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night.”
  • “Carol Medley” features songs great for caroling, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “The First Noel.”
  • Suites include “Themes from The Nutcracker Suite,” which showcases the famous “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy” and “March”; and “Folk Carol Suite,” which contains the well-known “Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child).”
  • These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own—each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided MP3 CD.

    The CD includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

    Contents:

    • A Holly Jolly Christmas

    • Angels Medley: (Angels from the Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard on High)

    • Believe (from The Polar Express)

    • Blue Christmas

    • Folk Carol Suite: (I. Noël Nouvelet / II. Masters in This Hall / III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) / IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol)

    • Carol Medley: (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) / The First Noel)

    • Celebration Medley: (Hallelujah Chorus / Joy to the World)

    • Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)

    • Feliz Navidad

    • Frosty the Snowman

    • Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

    • Gesu Bambino

    • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    • I'll Be Home for Christmas

    • Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

    • Jingle Bell Rock

    • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    • Jingle Bells

    • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    • Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

    • Manger Medley: (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) / Away in a Manger / Silent Night)

    • Mary Did You Know?

    • My Grown-Up Christmas List

    • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)

    • O Holy Night

    • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

    • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    • Sleigh Ride

    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

    • The Little Drummer Boy

    • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    • Ukrainian Carol

    • Winter Wonderland

    • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

    • Themes from The Nutcracker Suite: (Overture / March / Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy / Russian Dance (Trepak) / Waltz of the Flowers)

    Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos

    Flute

    Alfred Music's Ultimate Christmas Instrumental Solos series offers a versatile selection of Christmas music for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Each book contains carefully edited arrangements appropriate to each instrument, and well suited for level 2-3 students.

    Popular carols are presented both individually and in medleys and suites.

  • “Celebration Medley” includes the cheerful classics “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Joy to the World.”
  • “Manger Medley” incorporates unique arrangements of “Away in a Manger” and “Silent Night.”
  • “Carol Medley” features songs great for caroling, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “The First Noel.”
  • Suites include “Themes from The Nutcracker Suite,” which showcases the famous “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy” and “March”; and “Folk Carol Suite,” which contains the well-known “Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child).”
  • These suites are especially adaptable, with movements or themes that can be played consecutively, as one large piece, or on their own—each section is conveniently printed on a single page and has its own separate track on the provided MP3 CD.

    The CD includes a fully orchestrated DEMO track of each song, which features a live instrumental solo performance, followed by a PLAY-ALONG track. Also included are PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's Tempo Changer Software.

    Contents:

    • A Holly Jolly Christmas

    • Angels Medley: (Angels from the Realms of Glory / Angels We Have Heard on High)

    • Believe (from The Polar Express)

    • Blue Christmas

    • Folk Carol Suite: (I. Noël Nouvelet / II. Masters in This Hall / III. Coventry Carol (Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child) / IV. O Du Fröhliche/Echo Carol)

    • Carol Medley: (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) / The First Noel)

    • Celebration Medley: (Hallelujah Chorus / Joy to the World)

    • Do They Know It's Christmas? (Feed the World)

    • Feliz Navidad

    • Frosty the Snowman

    • Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

    • Gesu Bambino

    • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

    • I'll Be Home for Christmas

    • Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

    • Jingle Bell Rock

    • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    • Jingle Bells

    • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

    • Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

    • Manger Medley: (Away in a Manger (Cradle Song) / Away in a Manger / Silent Night)

    • Mary Did You Know?

    • My Grown-Up Christmas List

    • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)

    • O Holy Night

    • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

    • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    • Sleigh Ride

    • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

    • The Little Drummer Boy

    • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    • Ukrainian Carol

    • Winter Wonderland

    • You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

    • Themes from The Nutcracker Suite: (Overture / March / Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy / Russian Dance (Trepak) / Waltz of the Flowers)