Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018917 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 4 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6064793. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018917). Programme Notes: It is said that the darkest hour of the night comes just before the dawn. – Thomas Fuller Mornings are powerful and evocative moments. The chorus of birds, one species after another, unite in a wild and genuine polyphony while the dew and mist evaporate upon the rising of the sun, encouraging goosebumps and shivers from an open window, tempered or exhilarated by a cup of coffee. Have you ever actively witnessed the sun’s sultry and intense ascension from the cradle of the horizon? That is what this piece, Aubade, or Dawn Song, is about. An aubade is the twin of a night-time serenade; an aubade is a love song originating amongst the medieval Provençal troubadours, depicting the morning departure between two lovers. An aubade is a song in honor of the slow cosmic percolation of a late summer morning. On a personal level, the composer is reminded of his own experiences camping in Northern Canada as a young man–a simpler and less demanding time. This piece formally begins the series I composed during the Covid-19 quarantine conditions of 2020, to serve as potential contemporary preludes for each of Ludwig van Beethoven’s nine symphonies–his two hundred and fiftieth anniversary was this year!–though they can all stand on their own on any program. The connection, in this case, is with his first symphony; I envisioned, once my piece concludes, his beautiful drawn-out chords presenting themselves–the dawn of his special genius.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.

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018938 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 5 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6072979. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018938). 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.

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1018898 Composed by Benjamin Harry Sajo. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 5 pages. Benjamin Sajo #6056129. Published by Benjamin Sajo (A0.1018898). Programme Notes: Icarus Also Flew takes its title from the first line of the poem Failing and Flying by Jack Gilbert. He is referring to the classical myth of Daedalus and Icarus, an inventive father and son who bravely escape from their imprisonment in a tower by collecting the disposed feathers of seabirds, then fashion wings out of them and fly away. While the story is often treated as a morality tale--listen to your elders, don’t get cocky like the young man, Icarus, who, in such an understandable state of elation, ascended too close to the sun thus causing the wings to melt and his tumbling to his Mediterranean death--what Jack Gilbert reminds us is how regardless of one’s failure, the sheer transcendental experience of mortal flight remains glorious and unforgettable. Icarus’s fall was not into a legacy of disdain and oblivion, but in truth, he had come to the end of his triumph. This piece was the first of a series I composed during the Covid-19 quarantine conditions of 2020, to serve as potential contemporary preludes for each of Ludwig van Beethoven’s nine symphonies--his two hundred and fiftieth anniversary was this year!--though they can all stand on their own on any program. The connection, in this case, is with his celebrated fifth symphony in C minor--the Fate symphony, as it is commonly known. I’ll let the listener find their own connections.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.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.606844 By George Michael. By Allen Shamblin and Mike Reid. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Pop,R & B. Individual part. 2 pages. Kevin Busse #4603699. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.606844). This is an exact transcription of Adele's version of I Can't Make You Love Me in a good range for Viola.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.606827 By George Michael. By Allen Shamblin and Mike Reid. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Pop,R & B. Individual part. 2 pages. Kevin Busse #4603653. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.606827). This is an exact transcription of Adele's version of I Can't Make You Love Me in the original key for Viola.

Viola Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.606861 By George Michael. By Allen Shamblin and Mike Reid. Arranged by Kevin Busse. Pop,R & B. Individual part. 2 pages. Kevin Busse #4603853. Published by Kevin Busse (A0.606861). This is an exact transcription of Adele's version of I Can't Make You Love Me in the easy key of C for Viola.

Viola Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494341 By Taylor Swift. By Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift. Arranged by André Nusa. 21st Century,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Individual part. 3 pages. Andre_Nusa #1070934. Published by Andre_Nusa (A0.1494341). Explore the emotional depth of Taylor Swift's I Can Do It With a Broken Heart with this arrangement for solo viola, tailored for beginner players. This arrangement simplifies the melody while capturing the heartfelt essence of the original, making it an ideal piece for young musicians to develop their skills. Perfect for practice or performance, it offers an accessible yet expressive experience.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1226118 By Frankie Valli. By Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Pop,Wedding. Individual part. 13 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #822146. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.1226118). CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU for violin and viola duoscore: 5 pages  parts: 4 pagestime: 3'10DEMO NOTE: Often I've begun the demo with a few measures cuts at the beginning to get to the main theme as the intro is rather long but is included in the arrangement of course.MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three partshowever I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles.Please visit  https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer.If you can’t find a title then contact me through www.baysbest.com/smp-arrangeme/ and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing.VERSATILE Titles that include four parts are written with the idea that they can be performed with 1, 2, 3 or 4 musicians. Most of the contemporary/popular titles include a chord chart for a bass instrument.PRACTICE needs would vary according to the level of the performers but my goal is to be sight-readable for most performers and groups. AUDIO SAMPLE The 30 second mp3 is frequently shortened and may not start at the introduction to get to the reprise. The actual introduction will be in the sheet music.LISTENABILITY I have performed thousands of weddings and special events. I make it a goal for the music to carry as well as possible through loud and large space situations. ARRANGEMENTS usually follow the original version. There is an mp3 where you can hear 30 seconds and get a feeling of the originality of the work.EXCELLENT for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings and recitals.APPROPRIATE for students and schools.CHURCH REPERTOIRE I’m always adding more titles. Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.799128 By Frankie Valli. By Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Arranged by Dan Sanchez. Rock. Individual part. 5 pages. Dan Sanchez #5018169. Published by Dan Sanchez (A0.799128). This Solo Viola arrangement of Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You keeps the intensity of my String Quartet (or Trio) arrangement, by adding fills between each statement. Your audience will really enjoy this one. It’s so popular at weddings that I often have listeners singing and dancing right along!This is just one of my many special arrangements. Check out my full listing on Sheet Music Plus! I am always adding new items for Solo Violin, String Duo, Trio, and Quartet.One thing that sets my arrangements apart from others is that I fit all of my parts on 2 sheets of music. This makes it so the songs can fit into a binder, without the need for flipping pages! And, for multi-instrumental arrangements, I include cue lines on each part that really help with keeping the group together.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1196755 By Pink. By Amy Wadge and David Hodges. Arranged by Samuel Sequeira. Pop,Singer/Songwriter. Individual part. 4 pages. Samuel Sequeira #795917. Published by Samuel Sequeira (A0.1196755). When I Get There - Pink - ViolaPlay it at home, with friends, on class, for your teacher or studentPlay it on a public presentation.This arrangement of When I Get There by Pink for viola with chords features the key of D Major and captures the emotional depth of the song. The viola part has been expertly crafted to include the vocal melody while also incorporating beautiful viola techniques, making it a joy to play for intermediate and advanced players. The guitar chords provide a deeper understanding of the underlying harmony, creating a beautiful and engaging musical experience. Whether you're a violist looking to perform the song or a fan of Pink's music, this arrangement is sure to enchant. So come along for the journey and experience the power of When I Get There by Pink in a whole new way with this viola arrangement with chords in the key of D Major.You can find me on:Instagram: @SamuelseqYouTube: @SamuelSeqMore arrangements on: Sam'S arrangementsThanks for listening, and happy playing!

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1158541 By Tony Bennett. By Douglass Cross and George Cory. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Pop,Standards,Wedding. Individual part. 4 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #758831. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.1158541). I Left My Heart In San Francisco VIOLA SOLO Intermediate LevelScore: Yes Parts: 1 page Time: 2:40 MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles. Please visit https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer. If you can’t find a title then contact me through https://baysbest.com/contact/and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing. Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.518948 By Roberta Flack. By Ewan MacColl. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Contemporary,Wedding. Individual part. 4 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #129620. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.518948). The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face VIOLA SOLO Intermediate Level Score: 0 Parts: 1 page Time: 2:15 MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles. Please visit https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer. If you can’t find a title then contact me through https://baysbest.com/contact/and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing. Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!