Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1471108 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #1048747. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1471108). 'May You Always Be Joyful' sets a biblical text from the New Testament (Philippians 4:4-9, in the New International Version). This setting is presented here in a version for solo mezzo-soprano voice and piano. The piece aims to give appropriate musicial expression to the text. Several key ideas, motifs and chords recur, and are juxtaposed in a mosaic-like manner. The piece focuses on harmonies with added augmented fourths, reminiscent of Messiaen, in an attempt to express joy or even ecstasy. The influence of Berio (Folksongs) can be seen in the doubling, colouring, and sustaining of the vocal line by the piano, creating an 'accidental' form of harmony, as well as supporting the singer. The piece is appropriate for most standards of singer and pianist. The original version of this work, for solo mezzo soprano, wind quintet and piano, is also available from Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 5 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1404787 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Chamber,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #987851. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1404787). This Carol deliberately references early music in its style and character. A catchy, rocking, folk-like melody in compound time is harmonised with alternating minor/major tonality, false relations, and a striding bass line. The anonymous text is from the 15th century. This flexible version is for solo or unison voices, with piano/organ/keyboard and 4 instrumental parts. This document is the score only.Duration: 2 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401516 Composed by Howard. Arranged by Konrad Harley. Classical,Folk. Score. 3 pages. Konrad Harley #984699. Published by Konrad Harley (A0.1401516). Based on the melody by Mr. Howard in Calliope, or EnglishHarmony, Vol. II (London: Henry Roberts, 1739), p. 40.This one works well on the flute as well!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998830 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Christmas,Classical,Contemporary. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6115525. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998830). This short song sets an ironic text by Thomas Hardy. The piano part creates an atmosphere of mystery and uncertainty with its increasingly chromatic progressions. The vocal part delivers the text in a detached, declamatory manner. The baritone and piano parts appear quite distinct from each other, though some doubling of certain notes in the vocal line by the piano helps to unify these elements, as well as aiding the singer. The piece is appropriate for more advanced baritone singers and professional pianists.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998770 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #5827849. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998770). This is a catchy, modal, folk-like carol for general use at Christmas, Advent and Epiphany, in worship or in concerts. The work is an accessible setting of the well-known 15th Century text, in English, as an alternative to other versions. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard of soloist. The advanced accompaniment is best suited to piano but can be adapted for organ. The original 4-part SATB version of this piece by the composer, as well as SA choir, and unison voices versions, are also available via Sheet Music Plus.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1368122 Composed by Tadd Russo. 21st Century,Classical,Opera. Score. 7 pages. Northwood Music Press #952475. Published by Northwood Music Press (A0.1368122). Written for Soloman Howard in 2008, this setting of the Robert Burns (1759-1796) poem evokes the heart-skipping excitement of young love and showcases both the high range and the low range (with optional notes when it gets really low). for low and medium low voice and piano.