Composed by Scott Joplin (1868-1917). Arranged by James Siddons. Ragtime, Fourth of July, Recital, Patriotic, Americana. Individual Part. 20 pages. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (S0.245703). - Individual Part - Ragtime,Fourth of July,Recital,Patriotic,Americana - James Siddons Music and Writings

Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century, Ragtime, Fourth of July, Patriotic, Americana. Score. 54 pages. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (S0.228769). - Score - 20th Century,Ragtime,Fourth of July,Patriotic,Americana - James Siddons Music and Writings

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.972673 Composed by James Siddons. Contemporary,Folk,Jazz,Spiritual. Score. 25 pages. James Siddons Music and Writings #6698569. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (A0.972673). Performance NoteSonata Hymnica No. 6 is scored for two pianos and three performers. One  performer (or player) sits at Piano I and may also serve as the conductor. At Piano II, Performer 1 plays from the treble  staff and Performer 2 plays from the bass staff. There are possible variations in this, such as having four pianos (two pianos  doubling the other two), or having two performers at Piano I, with Performer 2 playing only the bass-staff rhythmic pattern that  begins in measure 37. A standing conductor (not playing piano) may be desired.  Although repetitive, the music in this sonata rarely repeats itself  exactly; hence, further minor improvisations by the performers are appropriate, keeping with the improvisatory nature of oral  tradition. Program Note (for use in concert programs) by James Siddons  The Sonata Hymnica series by James Siddons consists of piano solos that explore the world of American hymns and  vernacular religious songs in the 1880-1920 era, when rural and small-town churches relied on pianos for music, and, in an age before microphones and amplification, the acoustics of wooden floors, walls, and high ceilings. These sonatas are not hymn arrangements but explorations of the sounds that can be created by a piano in a reverberant environment, all the while keeping in mind the essential message of the familiar words  sung to the various hymn tunes. Sonata Hymnica No. 6 is the first in the series to be for piano ensemble, and the second (after No. 3) to be based on the worship music of the 19th-century African American church. This sixth sonata also explores the singing world of the black congregation and choir as well as the piano. Their singing was shaped  by the sounds and intonations of the piano and the heritage of European music behind it, as well as the contours and cadences of the religious folk songs known as Spirituals. But the black congregations also sang hymns and choruses from the Classical tradition, and the Spirituals became the basis of many adaptations by white arrangers. Thus, we may speak  of  standardized adaptations of Spirituals as white black music, and black performance styles of Classical works as black white music. Piano ragtime music is a non-religious example of white music (the military march) made into black white music by the blending in of the syncopated rag rhythm. Sonata Hymnica No. 6 explores the intermingling of these two strains of American music as heard in the 19th-century black church. In his classic book The Souls of Black Folk (Chicago, 1903), W. E. B. Du Bois confesses to not being a musician but nonetheless finding himself enthralled by the music of the Southern 19th-century African Americans. He refers to their singing as the Frenzy or ‘Shouting,’ when the Spirit of the Lord passed by, and seizing the  devotee, made him mad with supernatural joy . . . stamping, shrieking, and shouting, the rushing to and fro and waving of arms,  the weeping and laughing, the vision and the trance (p. 116). On another page, Du Bois speaks of . . . the songs of my fathers . . . swelling with song, instinct for life, tremendous treble and darkening bass (p. 163). Sonata Hymnica No. 6 uses the African call and response form as well  as percussive polyrhythms.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.534483 Composed by Germaine Tailleferre. 20th Century,Concert,Standards. Score and parts. 65 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3534799. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.534483). This work was written in the first months of 1942 while Tailleferre was living in Grasse, in the socolled« Free Zone » of occupied France during the Second World War and was completed just asTailleferre was forced to flee France with her daughter. As the wife of Jean Lageat, who had been thesecretary of the French socialist Léon Blum during the « Front Populaire » period just before the Warand who was at that time in the US working against the Vichy Government, and as someone who wasnot unvocal about her political views, this could not have been a comfortable situation. Tailleferre left arecord of what she experienced during this period in an article written for the American music journal «Modern Music » which she wrote shortly after arriving in America in the Spring of 1942 :« Notwithstanding their staunch spirit of resistence, the people under German rule today areincreasingly bowed down under their burdens. By achieving the physical decline of the French, theNazis hope that spiritual collapse will ensue. However, after two years of quasi-famine, France remainspround and great, although the necessity of liberation grows daily more urgent.....For an artist to workunder these conditions is almost impossible. The mere effort of subsisting wastes time and absorbsenergy ; The means to work are also lacking.....Musical composition is made practically impossiblethrough lack of music paper. For more than a year, I sought in vain to find paper in Lyon, Marseillesand Nice on which to copy an orchestral score...Two years of experience under German rule havetaught me that all expressions of pride, dignity, spirit , aspiration of the human will can be made onlyclaudestinely. It is a historical truth that the human mind makes its greatest progress under freedom ».Under such circumstances, it is a miracle that this work exists at all. The three movement work wasdedicated to the famous Marguerite Long, for whom Tailleferre had already written several short worksfor piano solo, and François Lang, a pianist who was closely linked with the Group des Six and whohad performed in the première of the 1934 Concerto Grosso for Two Pianos, 8 Solo Voices, SaxophoneQuartet and Orchestra and for whom Tailleferre wrote two cadenzas for concerti by Mozart and Haydn.The work opens with sunny, optimistism in a mood similar to the opening movement of the ConcertoGrosso, but quickly the mood changes to more dramatic themes. The second movement seems tosubjectively express a rupture with the past and a tragic melancholy. The final third movement isextremely dramatic and almost frightening with it’s force.When Tailleferre left France in the Spring of 1942, having been warned by a neighbor that she wasgoing to be arrested if she didn’t leave immediately, she left the score in a two-piano version, probablydue to the fact that there was no music paper to be had to copy the score. When she returned to Francein 1946, she learned that François Lang had been deported to Auschwitz where he died. Musical life inFrance had been completely changed by the War years. Tailleferre put the work aside and forgot aboutit, perhaps wanting to forget the hardships that she had lived through and the loss of many of her friendsassociated with these years.Tailleferre's version for two pianos is published by Musik Fabrik and the work may be performed inthat version. It is clear however, that the work was intended to be orchestrated and the editors hope thatthe present orchestration will allow the work to finally be presented as Tailleferre conceived duringsome of the darkest years of the Twentieth century.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Digital Download SKU: A0.962351 Composed by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira. 20th Century,Contemporary,World. Score. 12 pages. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira #4822133. Published by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (A0.962351). Falls House Press has published his works  Faces and Mot pour Laura in the United States. Various articles in specialized journals and sites have cited the composer, such as the Flutist Quarterly (Circus Brasilis - The flute music of Sergio Roberto de Oliveira), Early Music America (Something New for Early Music), Andante.com (The heirs of Villa-Lobos), 21st Century Music, Musicabrasileira.org, etc. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira has frequently been invited to lecture at American universities, and has spoken at more than a dozen institutions including Princeton and Duke. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence at Duke University. In addition the USA and the UK, Oliveira's music has also been played in many countries, with invitations for concerts exclusively with his music in México, Italy and Holland (Amsterdam).  The Spanish Magazine Sonograma has published 2 interviews with Sergio.Sergio is the founder and a member of the group of composers Prelúdio 21. The group is one of the most active worldwide. It holds a distinguished place in Brazilian contemporary music, having been active for 15 consecutive seasons, with a permanent series of monthly concerts since 2008. In 2011 the group released the CD String Quartets, with performances by the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali. Oliveira is also a member of the group of composers Vox Novus, based in New York.To commemorate 15 years of activity as a composer, Oliveira released a box set with 4 CDs, as well as a CD with composer Mark Hagerty, and produced the series QUINZE, with 13 concerts including his works, between July and October of 2012.  More than 130 musicians, including 28 composers, participated of QUINZE (CDs and series).His discography includes 14 CDs as producer, 14 as composer, 22 as general producer, 2 as arranger and 2 as pianist. His catalog of compositions includes approximately 115 works for various ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra.  Sergio Roberto de Oliveira is a member of the Latin Academy of the Arts and Science of Recording.He died from pancreatic cancer in 2017.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564490 By Sharon Wilson. By Sharon Wilson. Arranged by Sharon Wilson. 20th Century,Contemporary,New Age,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 11 pages. Sharon Wilson #1776277. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.564490). Take a walk in the woods, along a sandy beach, or beside a rushing river. Listen to the sounds of nature: birds warbling, frogs croaking, leaves rustling, streams splashing, waves crashing -- sounds abound; some soothing, some startling. This piece is one of seven in a series of keyboard duets inspired by the sounds of nature.Filled with simple melodies, repeating themes, and echoing harmonies, these dual keyboard arrangements are as inspirational to play as they are to listen to. This piece sounds equally pleasing whether played on two acoustic pianos or played on two keyboards with unique sounds. The purchase price includes a combined score with both parts on each page plus a separate score for each part. Titles in the Sounds of Creation� series: Prelude, Pastoral, Serenade, Intermezzo, Nocturne, Fantasia, FinaleVisit Sharon Wilson’s website: www.SharonWilsonMusic.comSubscribe to her YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/SharonWilsonMusic

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407365 By Sharon Wilson. By Sharon Wilson. Arranged by Sharon Wilson. 20th Century,Christian,Contemporary,Instructional,New Age. Score. 87 pages. Sharon Wilson #990042. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.1407365). Take a walk in the woods, along a sandy beach, or beside a rushing river. Listen to the sounds of nature: birds warbling, frogs croaking, leaves rustling, streams splashing, waves crashing -- sounds abound; some soothing, some startling.  This collection features 7 piano duets inspired by the sounds of nature. Filled with simple melodies, repeating themes, and echoing harmonies, these dual keyboard arrangements (for 2 Pianos, 4 Hands) are as inspirational to play as they are to listen to. These duets sounds equally pleasing whether played on two acoustic pianos or played on two keyboards with unique sounds. For each song there is a grand staff with both piano parts on each page plus the alternate format with each piano part on separate pages. Each duet is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples. Titles included in this collection: PreludePastoralSerenadeIntermezzoNocturneFantasiaFinale Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.SharonWilsonMusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusic

Instrumental Duet,Keyboard - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1364124 By Kevin Kern. By Kevin Gibbs. Arranged by Dave Prudon. Contemporary,Jazz,New Age,Pop. 7 pages. Prudon String Ensembles #948433. Published by Prudon String Ensembles (A0.1364124). If you've ever had the pleasure of sitting beside a friend or loved one and playing through a piano duet together, you're going to enjoy owning this beautiful arrangement.  The parts are pretty evenly matched for difficulty so you can have fun playing either part.To see other arrangements for 2 pianists, take a look at: Prudon String Ensembles Sheet Music, where you will also find hundreds of other nice arrangements for strings.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1185006 By Richard Simm. By Richard Simm. Arranged by Richard Simm. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 3 pages. Richard Simm #784681. Published by Richard Simm (A0.1185006). The original text of this beautiful Irish lullaby has been lost, but new lyrics were added for the song's first publication in 1904. The imagery used includes kings, fairies and other folk beings, sung while rocking a child to sleep beside the dyin' fire.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1288884 By Richard Simm. By George Butterworth. Arranged by Richard Simm. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Folk,Multicultural,World. Score. 11 pages. Richard Simm #879723. Published by Richard Simm (A0.1288884). George Butterworth was a uniquely gifted composer and arranger of English folk songs, who was tragically killed in action during WW1 at the age of only 31.His small output included the song cycle, A Shropshire Lad, from which he expanded the first song, Loveliest of Trees into a wonderful orchestral rhapsody.The music is full of passion, but also the most delicate sensitivity, capturing the romantic essence of the English countryside from bygone days.This arrangement by Richard Simm for two pianos now gives pianists access to this beautiful music.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.730503 Composed by James Nathaniel Holland. Contemporary. Score. 57 pages. James Nathaniel Holland #5866929. Published by James Nathaniel Holland (A0.730503). American classical music composer James Nathaniel Holland brings you the fourth of his piano concertos, a two movement piece called The Bells The first is the lonely chime ringing from a cathedral over the city or countryside, a style reminiscent of Debussy and Ravel, and a beautiful 2nd singing theme in right hand. The second movement transports us to the mystic Italian castle high on the mountain. Instrumentation in the orchestral is: Picc/Fl1, fl2, ob12, cl Bb 12, Bsn 12, Hrn 123,Tpt Bb 1.2.3. (sometimes with mute), trmb 12, tba, timpPercussion Player #1 and #2, Bass Drum/Glockenspiel/Chimes, Piano Soloist, Strings This publication is for 4 hands and 2 pianos (orchestra reduction) to be used for rehearsal. Duration: 25 minutes. One of the easier piano concertos in the repertoire.

2 Pianos,4 Hands,Piano Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.891220 By Marshmello. By Marshmello. Arranged by JoLaYo. Contemporary. Score. 15 pages. Josiah Yowell #4791595. Published by Josiah Yowell (A0.891220). This is a 2 Piano arrangement of the popular song Alone written by Marshmello. In addition to the full score (both piano parts side-by-side), there is an individual copy of each piano part included in the arrangement. This way, you only have to make one copy and you won't have to make as many page turns. Also, you can even have the option of playing the Piano 1 part as a solo arrangement!As an arranger/transcriber, I strive to make my arrangements/sheets as high-quality and performer-friendly as possible. If you enjoy this arrangement, please feel free to contact me to make requests for future arrangements!Email me at: sebbyomusic@gmail.com

Instrumental Duet,Keyboard - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1497831 Composed by Jenni Roditi. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary. 24 pages. Jenni Roditi #1074235. Published by Jenni Roditi (A0.1497831). For Piano Duo - 2 pianos/4hands. Initiate, Between the Octaves, the opening piece in the suite, is a sparky, rhythmic and post-modern hoquet, of some wit and almost perpetual bounciness. A ricocheting of quickly contrasting dynamics with occasional switches to distant moments. Three big plunges into legato emotional flow, release the popping bubbles of the fiery staccato material. A short final chorale settles and grounds the quick cuts, swoops and build ups that have propelled the whole piece. Names of all the movements in the suite Between the Octaves in the right order are Initiate, Surrender, Thread, Curve, Encircle, Ritualise, Ignite. The whole suite follows a long line from movement 1 to movement 7. However, individual pieces are well suited to be played alone too. Piano Duo is ideally two Steinway grands, otherwise, whatever is available. An enjoyment of the tensions and relationships generated between the two instruments: grand-upright, upright-electronic keyboard is to be explored as a positive. Each piece creates its own world in the suite and can be part of smaller subgroups taken from the suite, in any combination, but the order of the pieces needs to be maintained if more than one is played. Here is a taste of the background to the musical world of this 53 minute compositional suite. During a reflective time I read the following: The whole philosophy of dharma art (Buddhist art) is that you don't try to be artistic, but you just approach objects as they are, and the message comes through automatically. (Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, from 'True Perception The Path of Dharma Art.' Shambhala 2008, p.133.) The 'objects as they are' became the 'octaves as they are'. As the pieces were composed the octaves had a centring and clarifying role that allowed other material to circulate around or play against them. They acted as pivots, repetitions, drones, ostinati, pointillist nodes, pedals, melodic features, struts, harmonic turnpikes, breathing spaces, bass lines: musical imperatives. The octaves called the musical shots most of the time. When the music pulled a semitone up or down and away from the octaves (as it did quite often) it was especially telling in the context of the ringing spaces the octaves were creating. I became interested in the subtle dislocation that two pianos could provide. By dislocation I mean a degree of tension between the natural acoustics of the two instruments in the room and the players idiosyncrasies as musicians.  The whole point of this work was to examine the nature of my syntax, grammar, and compositional thinking. The title demanded one thing above all: what notes am I going to use between these octaves?? My choice of notes was derived in most instances from the tempo, pitch, and rhythm of the initial octaves at the beginning of each piece alongside the individual word titles that I set out to explore as musical images. The audio was developed from Sibelius software, via MIDI to Logic samples of a Steinway grand piano.