http://www.long-mcquade.com/ New Products http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533937/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533937/ Borrowing heavily from Kala s standard Olive Tweed Archtop ukulele cases the Olive Tweed Archtop Revelator trade Ukulele Hard Case features a slimmer case that will fit Kala Nautilus and Night Owl models like a glove The archtop lid is more structurally sound preventing contact to the top of the instrument when impacted The cushioned handle will help you carry your instrument and case comfortably and the plush interior will hold your instrument firmly in place without scratching or damaging it The antiqued hardware completes the vintage look of this Archtop Revelator trade Hard Case i These cases only fit their respective size models of The Revelator trade by Kala-it is not designed for any other variations or sizes i Mon, 17 Aug 26 08:29:58 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533932/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533932/ Composer Fred Jewell Arranger Brian Monroe Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 3 No historical source shows this march was ever broadcast but the composer captures the spirit of early broadcasts in this insightful six-eight march It s a real Jewell Sun, 16 Aug 26 19:41:11 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533927/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533927/ Composer John Philip Sousa Editor Loras John Schissel Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 4 Sousa was so enamored of Jerome Kern s tune that he arranged it for his band immediately after it became public He included excerpts from There Is a Tavern in the Town to gently poke fun at Prohibition His use of klangfarbenmelodie adds both humor and sophistication to this remarkable arrangement Sun, 16 Aug 26 19:31:45 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533922/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533922/ Composer Kelly Bennette Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 4 This mystical magic trip features melodic material everywhere throughout the band Your low brass will get quite the workout It s a real crowd-pleaser Sun, 16 Aug 26 19:18:02 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533917/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533917/ Composer Terry White Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 3 You ll find this wonderfully melodic rhythmically inventive march for players at several levels of skill It opens in 6 8 before closing in 2 4 with interest for everyone involved Sun, 16 Aug 26 18:44:18 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533912/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533912/ Composer Dion Morales Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 2 5 i Caribbean Tides i features elements of Caribbean music with steel pan traditions The melody is inspired by the Jamaican folk song Linstead Market Fusing Afro-Caribbean rhythms with pop music elements this piece reflects both the warmth and energy associated with Caribbean styles In the second half the music shifts to a faster tempo and a minor key While tides can suggest the gentle rising and falling of the ocean they can also bring hurricane-force winds and torrential downpour Your orchestra and audience will delight in their short journey through the sounds of the Caribbean Sun, 16 Aug 26 18:39:47 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533907/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533907/ Composer Ingrid Koller Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 2 5 Grab your beret and take a walk along the Seine River or perhaps enjoy an espresso at a Parisian cafe In this delightful level 2 5 piece in G Major the string bass section shines as the jazzy chords in the orchestra accompaniment conjure images of a sunny day in Paris The harmonies in this piece introduce young orchestra students to chords typically found in French cafe jazz music in particular the flat VI chord While this piece highlights the bass section it gives all sections plenty to do including trills grace notes and some optional third position work in the violins and violas Fri, 14 Aug 26 19:55:46 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533902/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533902/ Arranger Frank Bud Woodruff Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 2 5 This arrangement of i Angels We have Heard on High i was written for high school students looking for fun Christmas carols that require minimal rehearsals Your students and audiences alike will enjoy this accessible score while you ll enjoy having more rehearsal time for the rest of the program Fri, 14 Aug 26 19:50:45 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533897/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533897/ Composer David Bobrowitz Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 3 Mykonos is a Greek island lying off the country s East Coast in the Aegean Sea The island is famous for tourism and it s widely known for its lovely beaches vibrant nightlife and interesting architecture i A Day in Mykonos i is a compact rhythm-driven concert piece evoking Mediterranean dance The piece is in D minor and incorporates Greek musical influence throughout using modal inflection patterned rhythms and tempo acceleration Great as an opening or closing piece with its catchy melody and toe-tapping energy Fri, 14 Aug 26 19:43:37 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533892/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533892/ Composer Michael Hopkins Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 4 This piece reflects the beauty and wonder of the amazing landscape of Upper Michigan s famed Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore It focuses musically on legato connected bowing throughout and rhythmic precision especially on the sixteenth and thirty-second notes Bring out the dynamic contrasts and swells for a dramatic effect In the sections where the accompanimental texture is thick there is an opportunity to learn balance that will help bring out the melody Fri, 14 Aug 26 19:38:27 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533887/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533887/ Composer Eddie Jimenez Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 1 5 Unleash the raw power of nature with i Molten Fury i This programmatic work by Eddie Jimenez vividly portrays a volcanic eruption underscored by the haunting Dies Irae Engage your ensemble and audience with dramatic musical storytelling exploring themes of ancient disaster and overwhelming force A truly captivating experience for your next concert Duration 2 00 Fri, 14 Aug 26 19:02:37 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533882/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533882/ Composer Adrian B Sims Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 4 5 Celebrate community and the enduring spirit of music with An Ellicott Legacy an exhilarating fanfare by Adrian B Sims Written as a tribute to visionary music educators the music constantly builds and grows much like the trajectory of a blossoming music program What begins humbly soon explodes into a breathtaking juxtaposition of heroic lines and rhythmic intensity Duration 3 20 Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:58:39 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533877/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533877/ Composer Katie O Hara LaBrie Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 1 Capture the essence of the season with i Spirit of Noel i a bright and cheery musical celebration by Katie O Hara LaBrie Familiar carols are woven into a vibrant tapestry featuring an energetic opening and close and a reflective middle section perfect for reminiscing on cherished holiday traditions Keep the joyous spirit alive Duration 2 00 Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:45:47 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533872/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533872/ Composer Adrian B Sims Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 2 5 Intensity focus and determination drive this exhilarating work by Adrian B Sims Shifting meters and unpredictable turns reflect the challenge of navigating obstacles and adapting under pressure After a moment of lush chords and reflection the music charges forward with renewed energy toward a final i Critical Mission i Duration 2 20 Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:42:23 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533867/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533867/ Composer JaRod Hall Format Score and Parts Instrumentation String Orchestra Grade 4 5 Inspired by an incredible view of a canyon from a mountaintop i The Mile-Tall River Wall i is an energetic tour-de-force by JaRod Hall that blends open harmonies folk melodies and Copland-esque orchestration to capture the beauty of American landscapes Perfect as a spirited opener or memorable closer and also available for symphony orchestra Duration 2 40 Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:38:21 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533862/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533862/ Arranger Brian Balmages Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Full Orchestra Grade 3 Hold onto your seats with this explosive heavy metal-inspired holiday spectacular i Metal Bell Carol i by Brian Balmages uses original material interwoven with Ukrainian Bell Carol and hints of We Three Kings Using optional electric guitar and bass this work is destined to be the ultimate closer for holiday programs everywhere Highlight student talent or bring in a faculty member or your local guitar hero to do some shredding Duration 3 15 Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:33:31 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533857/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533857/ Composer Natalie Nicolas Format Book Instrumentation Classical Guitar and Piano Australian composer Natalie Nicolas is interested in creating music through which a listener can come to experience emotions of calm and catharsis The combination of acoustic guitar and piano in these Peaceful Moments creates a sound-world that is by turns meditative and gently ecstatic the instruments joining in dialogue that dreamily ebbs and flows This collection of 11 pieces two for piano alone will be welcomed as a real treat by performers looking for fresh inspiration for attractive recital repertoire b Contents b ul li Introit li li Afternoon Quiet li li It All Falls Together li li Morning li li Honey li li Summertime li li Allen s Song li li Undulate solo piano li li Heart Things li li Sweet Yellow li li Kirribilli solo piano li ul Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:29:52 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533852/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533852/ Composer Vincent Ho Format Book Instrumentation Alto Saxophone and Piano Each piece is a musical caricature the composer imagining his fanciful birds as larger-than-life cartoon characters represented through musical moods and gestures that are at times correspondingly exaggerated for comic or tender effect The pieces in Book 2 exhibit a range of contrasting but complementary moods In Stoned Vulture the piano and saxophone trade languid cascading lines Mobster Magpie is a jazzy moto perpetuo in Baby Phoenix strange otherworldly calls emanate from saxophone s mouthpiece accompanied by aeolian harp sounds strummed within the piano the saxophone s Sedated Seagull floats dreamily above limpid piano chords that traverse the piano s full register and Paranoid Hummingbird alternates nervous disjointed darting motifs with implacable motoric rhythms Adventurous performers will relish the scope the composer offers throughout these pieces to exercise their own creative freedom of interpretation While each collection forms a satisfying group when performed as a whole individual pieces will make a pleasingly quirky contribution to a recital b Contents b ul li Stoned Vultures li li Mobster Magpie li li Baby Phoenix li li Sedated Seagull li li Paranoid Hummingbird li ul Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:27:10 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533847/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533847/ Composer Vincent Ho Format Book Instrumentation Alto Saxophone and Piano Ho s i Whimsical Sketches of Fanciful Birds i is ideal for saxophonists looking for an adventurous and colourful recital work It is comprised of five short movements each taking inspiration from a different bird species as imagined through the lens of the composer s childhood The combination of expressive pitch bends honks frenzied gestures and colourful harmonic clusters throughout the work makes for a playful energetic and virtuosic addition to any post-graduate or professional performance Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:19:51 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533842/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533842/ Composer Alexandre Carlin Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Level 0 5 i Turtle Rock i is a bold and energetic showpiece for very beginning bands that s as fun to play as it is to hear A catchy melody and a lively back-and-forth groove between the low instruments and middle voices drive the music forward with irresistible spirit In the middle section the band joins the percussion in a playful hand-clap and foot-stomp break that brings the house down Accessible engaging and full of rhythmic excitement it s the perfect piece to fire up your youngest musicians and thrill your audience from the first beat to the last Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:15:32 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533837/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533837/ Composer Brian Bankston Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Level 5 i Snowstorm i a winter-themed composition will get your students excited about playing It has an upbeat high-energy feel set in G minor Dynamic markings are limited to p f and fp while articulations are limited to staccatos and accents The energetic drive of this piece will bring plenty of fun into the classroom i Snowstorm i will be a huge hit at your next winter concert and highly memorable for both audiences and students Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:12:29 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533832/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533832/ Composer Evan VanDoren Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 0 5 i Sneak Attack i is an epic high-energy adventure for beginning band that proves even six notes can sound powerful Built around dramatic shifts in dynamics and exciting subito changes this piece teaches control and precision while keeping students on the edge of their seats Bold cinematic and full of tension and release it gives young musicians a thrilling first taste of what it means to play with real musical intensity Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:08:58 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533827/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533827/ Composer Alexandre Carlin Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 1 i Legend Of The Crossbow i takes your young band on a bold and heroic journey inspired by the legendary Swiss hero William Tell With majestic themes driving rhythmic patterns in the low voices and moments of noble solemnity this Grade 1 5 work brings cinematic excitement to the concert stage Carefully crafted for developing players it offers thrilling intensity and a powerful sound while remaining accessible and rewarding to rehearse It is the perfect choice to showcase your ensemble s strength spirit and storytelling power Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:06:02 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533822/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533822/ Composer Joseph Benjamin Earp Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 1 i Shadowbreaker i symbolizes more than a literal escape from darkness it speaks to resilience courage and the unstoppable force of light prevailing over fear Whether interpreted as a fantasy adventure or a metaphor for personal struggle the music invites performers and listeners to experience the exhilaration of overcoming adversity Fri, 14 Aug 26 18:02:36 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533812/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533812/ Composer Alexandre Carlin Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 1 i Christmas in the New World i is a joyful and imaginative holiday feature for beginning band This clever arrangement blends beloved Christmas favorites such as Jingle Bells with themes from Dvorak s New World Symphony - reimagined in a bright major key The result is festive fun and full of surprises giving young players a chance to shine while audiences smile and tap along Accessible engaging and full of seasonal spirit it is sure to become a favorite highlight of your holiday concert Fri, 14 Aug 26 16:22:22 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533807/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533807/ Composer Tyler S Grant Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 0 5 This dynamic fanfare celebrates the infinite potential of your beginning band Original material blended with motifs from Holst s Jupiter give this work a spirit of sophistication and timelessness Optional and advanced percussion parts ensure that every percussionist is appropriately challenged no matter the section size The perfect concert opener Fri, 14 Aug 26 16:18:59 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533802/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533802/ Composer Tyler S Grant Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 3 A cosmic journey inspired by the radiant light of the stars this work will transport your concert to unknown corners of the universe Innovative instrumental color paired with contemporary harmonies provide a unique soundscape that will be memorable for students and audiences alike A thrilling programmatic work with unlimited opportunities Fri, 14 Aug 26 16:11:52 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533797/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533797/ Composer Tyler S Grant Format Score and Parts Instrumentation Concert Band Grade 4 A whirlwind of color and energy bursts from this thrilling concert opener Inspired by running through nature this Lydian-infused fanfare radiates with lift and optimism Accelerating rhythms flourishing woodwinds and declarative brass come together in a vibrant work that builds to an electrifying finish Perfect for showcasing every section Fri, 14 Aug 26 16:08:32 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533792/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/533792/ b A Visual Icon Meets Pure Vintage Tone b Unmistakable in both appearance and voice the Gibson Custom Shop Dove Original Double Pickguard in classic Cherry Sunburst stands as a bold statement piece for players who demand maximum stage presence and rich articulate acoustic power Building on the legendary square-shoulder dreadnought lineage introduced in 1962 this Custom Shop creation doubles down on tradition-literally-featuring dual hand-engraved inlaid Dove pickguards that immediately set it apart from the crowd h3 Specifications h3 b BODY b BODY SHAPE J-30 CUTAWAY NO TOP SPECIES SITKA SPRUCE TOP 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Although Liebermann has written numerous works for Two Pianos and with Piano Four Hands as part of an ensemble i Romance Etude and Chorale i is his first standalone work in the genre Duration 16 00 Fri, 14 Aug 26 16:04:56 -0400