Otter Point Holiday, by Robert Sheldon, begins with a playful, fast tempo with interesting harmonies and meters, students will be immediately enamored by this piece. There is a contrasting, beautiful, and expressive lyrical section that follows before the opening feel returns---bringing the piece to an exciting conclusion. This delightful work is very tuneful and filled with joy! (4:09)
Choreography was commissioned by the 2008 ATSSB All-State Band by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Written in overture form, the piece draws its inspiration from dance movements found in contemporary stage, ballet and theatrical productions. The piece opens with fast-paced angular gestures accompanied by rapid rhythmical punctuations before yielding to a contrasting lyrical section with long, flowing lines and many opportunities for expressive playing. The infectious beat patterns and memorable melodic content combine to make this an excellent concert opener. (5:33) This title is available in SmartMusic.
Starfall by Robert Sheldon is a dynamic and exciting piece that was inspired by a viewing of the Lyrid meteor shower. This composition invokes interstellar drama with introspection into the vastness of our universe. (5:04)
Emphasizing the importance of source control for databases, this book addresses the challenges faced by developers in maintaining reliable deployment processes. It outlines essential components of a source control system and its integration into database development, covering topics such as architecture, collaborative editing, change auditing, branching, and merging. Each chapter balances theoretical concepts with practical applications, ensuring readers understand both the "why" and "how" of implementing source control effectively in their database projects.
The book offers a scientific exploration of the first eleven chapters of Genesis, revealing insights about the Garden of Eden, the flood's timeline, and the significance of comets, all derived from the Hebrew text. It integrates modern cosmology, archaeology, and biology to illuminate these ancient narratives. Additionally, it connects various mythologies—Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Sumerian, and Sanskrit—to support this new understanding. The author warns of contemporary civilization's risks by drawing parallels with the past, emphasizing the relevance of Genesis in today's context.
Exploring ancient myths and historical events, the narrative questions whether stories like Eden, the flood, and the Tower of Babel reflect real occurrences. It suggests that civilizations such as the Egyptians and Sumerians may have possessed advanced technologies, possibly surpassing today's. The text delves into theories about human breeding experiments leading to giants and monsters, and posits that cosmic disasters have obscured much of our history. By integrating scientific evidence with linguistic analysis, it presents a provocative argument about humanity's place in civilization's timeline.
Exploring the first eleven chapters of Genesis, this book employs scientific analysis to uncover hidden truths about creation, the Flood, and ancient myths. It reveals the locations of Eden's rivers, the duration of Genesis days, and the significance of comets, all illuminated by modern cosmology and archaeology. By integrating linguistic tools and insights from various mythologies, it presents a compelling narrative about humanity's genetic history and the dangers of repeating past mistakes, emphasizing the contemporary relevance of these ancient texts.