Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507427 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507427). Hero, hunter, strong and mighty, Orion, one of the most ancient constellations, recognised by Greek, Sumerian, Chinese and other cultures, strides across the autumn sky, his three-star belt glittering fiercely. In Mixolydian mode, we hear a mix of light and shadow. Intermediate Piano Solo from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 2 1/2 minutes. 3 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, Modal, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507431 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507431). Galloping rhythms and chromaticism depict Perseus in this Late Intermediate Piano Solo. Perseus, hero of Greek legend, was given a bronze shield, diamond sword, helmet of invisibility and winged sandals, which he used in his victory over the Gorgon Medusa. He also saved Andromeda from the monster Cetus. Perseus and Andromeda are in the same region of the northern hemisphere sky as Cassiopeia and Cepheus. The annual meteor shower associated with the Perseus constellation occurs every August. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 1/2 minutes. 4 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507392 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507392). Hydra is the biggest of the 88 Constellations. Ptolemy, the Greek astronomer catalogued this constellation in the second century. Two Greek legends mention Hydra. The first tells how Heracles (Hercules) fought and killed the nine-headed monstrous predatory snake. The second relates the story of Corvus (the crow) who was commanded to bring water to Apollo, but was distracted, and blamed the water snake for his being late in returning to Apollo with the cup (Crater). In honour of Hydra’s extensive span across the sky, all 88 keys are used. Thus much of the material is chromatic (and also palindromic) but in bars 9, 19 and 29, you can see the approximate shape of the constellation if you join the dots of the noteheads. I have chosen to eschew the use of 8va and 8vb signs, instead opting to show the expanse of all the notes on the keyboard as they appear on the staff. It is easy to play these high and low leger line notes, knowing that they always begin (or end) at the top or bottom of the piano keyboard (i.e. the highest C and the lowest A). From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Intermediate Piano Solo. Performance Time 1 1/2 minutes. 4 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507269 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507269). Capricornus is a Late Intermediate Piano Solo featuring plucked strings. It is associated with the god Pan (listen for his panpipes and the conch shell he blew). From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 2 minutes. 2 pages. (General Instructional, 21st Century, Impressionist Style, Modern, Prepared Piano, Repertoire, Recital, Zodiac).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507441 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507441). Pisces is an ancient constellation. Greek myths built upon Babylonian origins. Two golden carp are swimming gracefully in the River Euphrates. Aphrodite and her son Eros, in their escape from the monster Typhon, leap upon their backs and speed to safety. Astronomically, Pisces marks the vernal equinox, the point the sun crosses the celestial equator each year in March. Pisces is one of the zodiac constellations and can be viewed in the northern hemisphere. Intermediate Piano Solo with two contrasting sections representing the calm fish and the subsequent chase. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 2 1/2 minutes. 3 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital, Zodiac).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507454 Composed by Heather Cattanach. Children,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 2 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507454). Sextans is an Intermediate Piano Solo featuring Alberti Bass from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Sextans is a faint constellation named in 1687 by Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in honour of the instrument he used for measuring the position of the stars. Performance Time 30 seconds. 1 page. (General Instructional, Children’s Music, Classical Style, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507314 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507314). Grus, the Crane is one of the four Southern Birds, along with Pavo, Tucana and Phoenix. The shape of the constellation represents the long neck and legs of the crane. Because of its rather stark, angular physique I have used intervals of fifths and octaves, in particular the series of notes commonly known as the Circle of Fifths. Late Intermediate Piano Solo. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 minute, 40 seconds. 2 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507258 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 7 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507258). Love 7/4 time signatures? Ara uses some complicated rhythms but delivers a bright, happy sounding depiction of one of the myths associated with the Altar constellation which tells the story of the altar upon which Zeus and the rest of the gods vowed to defeat Cronus and the Titans. After ten years of war, Gaia intervened, advising Zeus to enlist the Cyclopes to help. Cronus was defeated. Ara was placed in the sky in gratitude for the victory. This Late Intermediate Piano Solo is from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 3 1/2 minutes. 6 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, Repertoire, Recital, 21st Century).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507292 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507292). Crater, the Cup, is the two-handled chalice of Apollo. In the Greek myth, Apollo sends Corvus, his sacred bird, to fetch water for the sacrifice to Zeus. At the spring, Corvus dilly dallies, waiting for some tempting figs to ripen. Several days later, having enjoyed the sweet treats, he returns to Apollo, and fibs about his lateness by blaming the water snake (Hydra) which he has carried back with him. Apollo, perceiving the truth, hurls all three into the sky- cup, crow, serpent- and condemns the crow to eternal thirst. This Intermediate Piano Solo can be paired alongside Corvus and Hydra, all from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 minute. 2 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, Modal, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507440 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 7 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507440). Late Intermediate Piano Solo with alternating 7/4 and 6/4 time signatures and a wash of impressionistic sound. Pictor is a southern hemisphere constellation named by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille from his observations at the Cape of Good Hope, Africa in the seventeenth century. The name was shortened from Equuleus Pictoris (Painter’s Easel). This faint constellation has three stars with known planets, and several galaxies that can be seen through a strong telescope. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 2 minutes. 6 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507286 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507286). Sonorous Intermediate Piano Solo, in 7/4 with additive note values at the end, Coma Berenice contains seven letters in its name, used as an ostinato. The historical Queen Berenice, married to Ptolemy III Euergetes of Egypt was worried when her husband went to war. She vowed to cut off her long, beautiful hair if he returned home safely. When he did, she honoured her vow, placing the hair in the temple of Aphrodite. The next day, the hair was gone. Ptolemy was very angry until his shrewd court astronomer told him Aphrodite was pleased with the sacrifice and had placed the hair in the sky as a constellation. Performance Time 3 minutes. 3 pages. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507471 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507471). Advanced Piano Solo with a pattern of 5 in the left hand against 2 in the right hand requires fast and fluent playing. Vela is the sails of the Argo Navis, the ship Jason and the Argonauts sailed to find the Golden Fleece. Poseidon elevated the Argo to the heavens as a constellation after their successful quest. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 minute. 4 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507449 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507449). Scorpius is a very old constellation. Over 5000 years ago the Sumerians referred to it as a scorpion. Ptolemy, in the second century recorded it, and also named the bright red supergiant star Antares, the heart of the scorpion. The Chinese knew this as the fire star, the dragon’s heart. In ancient Egyptian lore, it was associated with the goddess Serket, who protected people from venomous stings. In Greek myth Orion is stung to death by the scorpion, which is why his constellation sets as Scorpius rises. Driving rhythms contrasting with a calm opening and closing section feature in this Advanced Piano Solo from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 3 1/2 minutes. 4 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital, Zodiac).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507276 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507276). Cepheus is a beleaguered king. A vain and boastful wife, near loss of his kingdom and daughter, attack by a sea monster, and intervention by an enthusiastic hero threaten his kingly dignity. Just when it seems there might be a happily-ever-after, a brawl breaks out at the wedding of his daughter and the hero. It’s too much. Cepheus wanders away, perhaps searching for some peace and quiet. His constellation can be seen in the northern hemisphere near Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Cetus and Perseus. Listen for their themes weaving through the music. This Late Intermediate Piano Solo is from “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 3 minutes. 3 pages. (General Instructional, 21st Century, Modern, Repertoire, Recital).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.507445 Composed by Heather Cattanach. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Published by Heather Cattanach (A0.507445). Aleatoric Advanced Piano Solo. Create your own melody with the roll of the dice! This has a tricky rhythm. Reticulum is another of the Lacaille constellations named for scientific instruments, in this case the net of crosshairs at the focus of a telescope eyepiece that is used to measure star positions. It contains the Topsy Turvy Galaxy, distinguished by its uneven shape and non-centric axis of rotation. From “88 Constellations� a collection by Heather Cattanach featuring one piece of piano music for each of the 88 constellations (to match the number of keys on a standard piano). Performance Time 1 minute. 3 pages. (General Instructional, Modern, 21st Century, Repertoire, Recital, Aleatory).