SKU: A0.769679

This piece would fit nicely into any concert and it is also fun to play. I would place it at advanced level, grade 6 - 7.

SKU: A0.770035

I have arranged this beautiful old gaelic song for Viola with Piano accompaniment.

SKU: A0.771527

In Greek mythology the Heliades were seven nymph daughters of the sun-god Helios. When their brother Phaethon was struck from the chariot of the sun by Zeus, they gathered around his smoky grave on the banks of the River Eridanos and in their unrelenting grief were transformed into poplar-trees and their tears fell into the river and became drops of golden amber. Having originally written a piece representing Phaethon's chaotic charge around the heavens and his destruction by Zeus as a viola solo for my daughter, Penelope, for her second year performance at University, we decided that I should follow the story to it's (rather beautiful) ending with this longer piece for her degree performance. It is a piece which is of professional performance standard, lasting around 11 minutes

SKU: A0.771526

PHAETHON was a youthful son of Helios who begged his father let him drive the chariot of the sun. The god reluctantly conceded to the boy's wishes and handed him the reigns. But his inexperience proved fatal, for Phaethon quickly lost control of the immortal steeds and the sun-chariot veered out of control setting the earth ablaze.  Zeus, appalled by the destruction, smote the boy with a thunderbolt, hurling his flaming body into the waters of the River Eridanos. Phaethon's sisters, the Heliades, gathered on the banks and in their mourning were transformed into amber-teared poplar trees. This piece, written for my daughter, Penny, for her 2nd year recital at university, depicts the story of Phaethon, through to his destruction. The second piece, Tears of the Heliad,  written for her degree recital and also published on SMP, finishes the story with the lamenting of the Heliades and their tears eventually turning to drops of golden amber

SKU: A0.845299

Can't Help Falling In Love was made famous by Elvis Presley on his album and film Blue Hawaii. My arrangement takes it from a 60's pop song to a gentle jazz ballad. It is totally reharmonized and has a fresh new feel. The melody is the same, except it has a new Time Signature. The song was originally in 6/8 but I have set it in 1/2 in order to get the pulse and phrasing I want. (Yes, 1 minim/half note per bar.) The original accompaniment was broken arpeggios, but now it is all about the rich new blocked chords. With repeats and a D.S. I have covered all 4 verses and bridges. Enjoy a fresh take on this forever classic. Great for weddings and nostalgic concerts.  
solo range 10th
solo part, Early Intermediate; piano part, Intermediate
available for several different instrument solos
3 pages score, 1 page part
2:00 minutes

SKU: A0.1197394

This tragic rock ballad by the band Maneskin is arranged for solo viola and piano. It is written in the original key of D minor and switches between 12/8 and 4/4 time for ease of reading rhythms. The piano part is a true accompaniment and does not double the viola part at all throughout the piece. The 4/4 section switches between alto and treble clef in the viola part and requires some shifting to 3rd position. This would make an excellent piece for an electric instrument, especially in the middle section, which has a grunge vibe to it.

The PDF download contains both a full score and a set of individual parts - Viola and Piano.