Violin Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018937 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. 5 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6072975. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018937). Fugue: Wear Pearls and Smile is, on the outset, a fast, rambunctious adventure for many voices playing at the same time. It was conceived as a pairing for the equally vivacious second symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven–his 250th birthday is this year–but can stand on its own as one of my hardest, most challenging works to cook up.This piece is dedicated to those forced to appear positive when internally they’re falling apart. The title is inspired by a quote that’s been with me for a while, Why is it that men can be bastards and women must wear pearls and smile? by Lynn Hecht Schafren, the celebrated American jurist famous for campaigning for gender equity in courts. I’m taking the quote out of its initial context, but the power of that quote, for me, exemplifies how hard it is to maintain a sense of emotional decorum and dignity when you’re authentically a hot mess. And what’s more of a musical hot mess than a fugue?There are two realities to this piece. I’ll quote Dmitri Shostakovich, from his autobiography: The rejoicing is forced, created under threat, […] It’s as if someone were beating you with a stick and saying, ‘Your business is rejoicing, your business is rejoicing,’ and you rise, shaky, and go marching off, muttering ‘Our business is rejoicing, our business is rejoicing.’ On the one hand, it is insincere happiness, cloying perhaps. But the other truth, I’ll quote Oscar Hammerstein II, from The King and I: While shivering in my shoes / I strike a careless pose / And whistle a happy tune / And no one ever knows, / I'm afraid. I forced myself, against all impulses of my current being, to forge happiness. This piece, with its origin being a mental puzzle (fugues are puzzles), it became a construct where I could lift myself up and regain a sense of purpose. Therefore, it is invented–out of a literal need to survive–pure, genuine happiness.Future Performances: If you are interested in performing this work, please e-mail me.ABOUT THE COMPOSER: Benjamin Sajo (b. 1988) is a Canadian composer of contemporary classical music, as well as an educator. Since developing a fiercely independent creative voice upon the completion of his studies at Western (2010) and McGill Universities (2013), he continues to find inspiration from the intersection of mythology, art, and nature upon the contemporary human experience. In 2019, he released his premiere album of original music, The Great War Sextet: Canadian War Poetry with Trombone & Strings , with support from the Ontario Arts Council. He is a member of SOCAN and the League of Canadian Composers.

Violin Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018936 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. 5 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6072977. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018936). Fugue: Wear Pearls and Smile is, on the outset, a fast, rambunctious adventure for many voices playing at the same time. It was conceived as a pairing for the equally vivacious second symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven–his 250th birthday is this year–but can stand on its own as one of my hardest, most challenging works to cook up.This piece is dedicated to those forced to appear positive when internally they’re falling apart. The title is inspired by a quote that’s been with me for a while, Why is it that men can be bastards and women must wear pearls and smile? by Lynn Hecht Schafren, the celebrated American jurist famous for campaigning for gender equity in courts. I’m taking the quote out of its initial context, but the power of that quote, for me, exemplifies how hard it is to maintain a sense of emotional decorum and dignity when you’re authentically a hot mess. And what’s more of a musical hot mess than a fugue?There are two realities to this piece. I’ll quote Dmitri Shostakovich, from his autobiography: The rejoicing is forced, created under threat, […] It’s as if someone were beating you with a stick and saying, ‘Your business is rejoicing, your business is rejoicing,’ and you rise, shaky, and go marching off, muttering ‘Our business is rejoicing, our business is rejoicing.’ On the one hand, it is insincere happiness, cloying perhaps. But the other truth, I’ll quote Oscar Hammerstein II, from The King and I: While shivering in my shoes / I strike a careless pose / And whistle a happy tune / And no one ever knows, / I'm afraid. I forced myself, against all impulses of my current being, to forge happiness. This piece, with its origin being a mental puzzle (fugues are puzzles), it became a construct where I could lift myself up and regain a sense of purpose. Therefore, it is invented–out of a literal need to survive–pure, genuine happiness.Future Performances: If you are interested in performing this work, please e-mail me.ABOUT THE COMPOSER: Benjamin Sajo (b. 1988) is a Canadian composer of contemporary classical music, as well as an educator. Since developing a fiercely independent creative voice upon the completion of his studies at Western (2010) and McGill Universities (2013), he continues to find inspiration from the intersection of mythology, art, and nature upon the contemporary human experience. In 2019, he released his premiere album of original music, The Great War Sextet: Canadian War Poetry with Trombone & Strings , with support from the Ontario Arts Council. He is a member of SOCAN and the League of Canadian Composers.

Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290937 Composed by Rocco Di Pietro. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 5 pages. Rocco Di Pietro #881623. Published by Rocco Di Pietro (A0.1290937). The Genealogy of the “Being� PiecesBeingOn a poem by Georges Bataille called “God� in which Bataille states that “if God knewhe was God he would cease to be God. Therefore God is a-theist, profoundly so.� ForSATB mixed chorus, a capella. (Los Angeles, CA. 2004).Being MirrorThe Bataille text is hidden with only a few fragments left due to the generalimpossibleness of choral ensembles worldwide. For men’s chorus and chamberensemble. (Palo Alto, CA. 2014).PrayerAs the third movement of the cello symphony The Art of Imaginal Listening. Bataille’stext is renounced, the chorus reduced to syllables. For women’s chorus and orchestra.(Clarence Center, N.Y. 2014).Lost PrayerSince the text cannot be revealed, the Prayer is lost. The choral element is renouncedcompletely. For string orchestra or string quintet. (Clarence Center, N.Y. 2016).Lost Prayer2Expanding on all the possible choral and instrumental timbres, the cycle continues forwind instruments. For concert wind band. (Columbus, OH. 2019).Being3The last work in the cycle for a solo player, completes the project ending in agnosis. Forsolo violin. (Columbus, OH. 2021).

Alto Voice,Bass Voice,Cello,Choir,Flute,Piano Accompaniment,Soprano voice,Tenor Voice,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.1317730 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Connie Boss. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. 19 pages. Connie Boss #906411. Published by Connie Boss (A0.1317730). This version of Ave Maria has the same beautiful melody as the original. The lyrics, while maintaining the well-known Ave Maria words, also have some English translation along with Christmas Lyrics. It talks about the angel giving Mary the message from God that she will bear his son and needs to journey to Bethlehem. The melody is for a soloist if desired and then SATB quartet or choir parts that give beautiful harmonies off and on throughout the song. There is a very pretty  optional instrument part that can be played on flute, violin or cello - parts included. It's worth a listen. Any requests or questions, email cdboss@cvalley.net. For an accompaniment, please email me with proof of purchase. Lyrics:Ave Maria, I am an angel sent from GodMaria, here is God’s messageMaria, you will bear God’s sonAve, Ave, Hail to the LordThe Lord is with theeBlessed are you among womenFor you were born without sinAnd blessed be the fruit of thy wombOf thy womb Jesus ChristAve Maria….. Ave Maria, mother of GodMaria, do not be afraidMaria, God has chosen youAve, Ave Maria, the time has comeYou will make a journey to BethlehemWhere you will deliver God’s own sonAnd you will name your son JesusYour son will save the world from sinAve, Maria……….

SATB Chorus, opt. Violin - Digital Download SKU: C6.833079 Composed by George Beverly Shea. Arranged by Marianne Forman. General, Lent, Christian. MP3. Celebrating Grace - Digital #833079. Published by Celebrating Grace - Digital (C6.833079). New life has been breathed into this classical gospel song through the arranging skills of Marianne Forman. A creative and reverent piano accompaniment propels the piece forward. Women’s voices start the piece in a lovely unison, followed by a four-part refrain. Men’s voices sing the second stanza, followed by an optional a cappella 3rd stanza filled with rich part-writing. The energetic refrain returns, and the piece concludes with all voices in unison for a stunning ending. An optional violin part is included.