SKU: A0.577494

Initially based on a song inspired by the poem L'Aube dans la Chambre by Supervielle, as translated by S N Solomons, and a related poem by E M Solomons, these instrumental versions of Dawn in the Room represent the feelings of gentle nostalgia, regret and hope of all three poems. The piece is presented with various melody instruments (flute, clarinet, cor anglais, bassoon or cello) and with various accompaniments (guitar, strings or piano). The sound sample is an electronic preview. The pdf file contains score and parts. Further details regarding the song Dawn in the Room, and various sung versions of it, can be found on http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/dawnintheroom.html.

SKU: A0.577457

Arrangement of a well-known German folk song about the colours of autumn, based on a melody by Johann Friedrich Reichardt. In this version both instruments have a turn at the tune and the tune itself is subjected to sweet variations as they dance through the autumnal scene. This version is available for flute, cor anglais, alto flute, alto saxophone or clarinet with guitar. The pdf file contains score and parts. The sound sample is an electronic preview.

SKU: A0.577527

Instrumental duo based on an anonymous 15th century macaronic song about a girl who was made pregnant, and then abandoned, by a cleric. The melody is taken by the guitar in with variations in the middle, while the melody instrument has a countermelody, and then, in the final section, the melody instruments provides a few divisions. The sound sample is an electronic preview For interest here are the words of the original song with my translation of the Latin bits: Up I arose in verno tempore [in springtime] and found a maiden sub quadam arbore [under some tree] that did complain in suo pectore [in her bosom] saying I feel puerum movere [the little boy moving] Adieu pleasures antiquo tempore, [in times gone by] full oft with you solebam ludere. [I used to play] but for my sins mihi deridere [they hold me in derision] with right good cause incipio flere [I start to weep] Now what shall I say meis parentibus, [to my parents] because I lay with quidam clericus [some man of the cloth] They will beat me cum virgis et fustibus [with sticks and clubs] and me sore chaste coram omnibus [in front of everybody] With the said child quid faciam [what shall I do] shall I it keep vel interficiam [or kill it] If I slay it quo loco fugiam [where shall I flee to] I shall lose God et vitam eternam [and eternal life].

SKU: A0.809934

Alas and Did My Savior Bleed, also known as At the Cross is a traditional hymn of the church with lyrics by Isaac Watts and music by Ralph E. Hudson.  This arrangement is for one or two flute(s) or other C instruments and guitar.  The form is a theme with variations.  Keys are D major, D minor, and B minor.  It can be preformed as a flute solo or flute duet.  The audio recording included here alternates between solo and duet to give a better idea of how it will sound as a solo or a duet. The parts are labeled solo and duet for the second part.  Suggested fingerings for the guitar are included.  The guitar uses the 6th string set to D. Tempo is moderato (100-112 mm.) Duration is approx. 3:00.

SKU: A0.576831

This is one of several instrumental duo arrangements of the German travelling apprentices' song Es es es und es in which the melody instruments take turns to play the tune and a countermelody. A version with piano accompaniment is also available. The pdf file contains score and parts. The sound sample is an electronic preview.

SKU: A0.576778

Arrangement for 2 melody instruments and guitar of the German folk song Im Märzen der Bauer, which tells of the life of the farmer throughout the various seasons. For each verse I modulate to a different key, swap the tune over to the other melody instrument and change the countermelody. I have also made a version with a more florid accompaniment on piano. The sound sample is an electronic preview. The pdf file contains the score and parts.