SKU: A0.1164132

A couple or a few years ago during the Pandemic, there was a Discord Server vs Server Competition going on, and one of the online virtual group communities out of all the other servers took part in a theme called Dreams. When the event started, I immediately started composing this beautiful composition, and chose the instrumentation for Uncommon Woodwinds (Alto Flute, English Horn, and Sopranino Sax), Strings, Harp, and Crotales. However, my submission entry didn't make it to the final Dreams EP as expected. But the admins of the online orchestra group told me that I can still host it as a community project, and it just so happens that I actually did do that, and I've gotten a good amount of submissions from the members themselves, went through all the mixing and editing, etc, before releasing the final performance.

This piece is meant to be described about dreaming to a wonderful place you might've remembered, and haven't forgotten in a long time, experiencing the deja vu moments of what you think might've happened long time ago, hence the title, of course.

SKU: A0.953010

A chamber orchestration of the four songs from Karchin's Ancient Scenes on texts by Seamus Heaney. Includes: Lightenings iv, The Rain Stick, Lightenings i, Settings xxiv.

Instrumentation: 2121 - 2211 - 2 perc, hp - soprano solo - strings.

PDF download includes score - contact sales@composers.com for any inquiries into part sales or rental.

SKU: A0.576763

Suite for classical guitar and orchestra, published on this site in these versions: 1st movement - Dreaming 1st movement - Dreaming - with spoken poem written by my father - Complete Suite - SCORE only Complete Suite - SCORE and PARTS The complete suite comprises: Dreaming, Folksy Waltz, Sanctus and Benedictus, with Hosannas, and finally Distant Storm The pdf file contains score and parts. The sound sample is an electronic preview.

SKU: A0.1014365

Developed  from a study of Sergei Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony in D  Major, Opus 25, the Transformation Symphony was written as a  tribute to Prokofiev’s style much as Prokofiev paid homage to the  works of Joseph Haydn.

The Transformation Symphony consists  of four contrasting movements which include Dream (Allegro),  Sacrifice (Larghetto), Perseverance (Minuet and Trio) and  Metamorphosis (Rondo.)

Each  movement can be defined as a progression from a dream to the  sacrifice that is needed to reach the dream to the perseverance  needed to maintain the sacrifice to the metamorphosis that comes from  having achieved the dream. The composer includes a linear progression  in the four movements yet manages to also intertwine these elements  in the last movement to indicate that the creative process can be  both linear and interspersed.

SKU: A0.978389

I compose in the fantasy genre as it at evokes a sense of adventure and imagination. I take pride in producing music that is both very teachable and playable. While ensuring the advancement and success of young musicians, my greatest success is creating music that captivates children and adults alike. I compose with the added mindset of music educators. While my pieces are lush, inspiring, and rich in concept, I know that rehearsal time is limited. Students, faculty and parents alike expect a great performance experience and a successful concert. My mission is to create beautiful spaces and opportunities for the self expression, inspiration and success of young musicians. To hear the entire arrangement go to https://soundcloud.com/user-138852143/guinevere-dream. My music can also be found on Spotify and iTunes.

SKU: A0.1271865

FULL SCORE of Once Upon A Dream by Jack Lawrence & Sammy Fain

- Conductor
- Piano
-Choir (SATB)
-Violin I & II
-Viola
-Cello
-Double Bass
-Flute
-Brass (trumpet in C & trombone).

SKU: A0.1500143

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, here arranged for Chamber Orchestra with Vocal Soloist, is one of the most famous songs ever written for a Disney movie.

I hope you will enjoy playing this piece as much as I loved arranging it.

Demetrio Bonvecchio

[Score + Set of Parts included]


Other Chamber Orchestra scores available:

• Bundle of Joy (from Inside Out)
• When I Am Older (from Frozen 2) (with Vocal Soloist)
• Mary Poppins “A Symphonic Fantasy”
• Let It Go (from Frozen) (with Vocal Soloist)
• Go The Distance (from Hercules) (with Vocal Soloist)
• Beauty and the Beast (Duet) (with 2 Vocal Soloists) 

SKU: A0.550196

Op. 15 No. 7 Träumerei * Daydreaming * мечтательно�ть * αφη�ημάδα * snění An unexpected and welcome recital encore.

Schumann's Träumerei (Dreaming), Op. 15 No. 7, is a solo piano piece that is part of his Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen) set, which was his first attempt at writing a piano solo. The piece is significant for several reasons:

Emotional Appeal: Träumerei is considered a masterpiece due to its great emotional appeal, combining both haunting sadness and nostalgic tenderness. This emotional depth has allowed the piece to touch many people's hearts and become a beloved piece of music worldwide.

Universal Themes: The piece explores themes of childhood, memories, and feelings from a sentimental adult perspective. These themes are universally cherished and can be appreciated by adults and children.

Cultural Impact: Träumerei has been used in various cultural contexts, such as in the 1947 Hollywood film Song of Love and the 1944 German biographical film on Schumann. In Russia, a hummed choral, a cappella version that became known as mourning music, was played annually during the Minute of Silence on Victory Day.

Influence on Other Artists: The piece has inspired other artists, such as violinist Fenella Humphreys, who released an arrangement of Träumerei for violin in 2021.

Schumann's Träumerei is a significant piece of music due to its emotional appeal, universal themes, cultural impact, and influence on other artists. Its timeless beauty and emotional depth continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

SKU: A0.817949

I wrote Fantasy in the late spring of 2019. Before I could arrange a premier, the COVID-19 pandemic set in and everything stopped. I finally had the joy of premiering the piece on December 8, 2021, with my home team the Newport Symphony in Newport, Oregon, with Adam Flatt conducting. The audience was on their feet for both the matinee and the evening performances, so I guess they liked it!

The piece is melodic, rhythmic, tonal, and just plain fun to play. It goes together easily. Each movement is about five and a half minutes, total play time about 17 minutes. It is appropriate for advanced student groups as well as professional groups.

The first movement, Busy Day (Presto), makes repeated use of a four-note motif (G-F-A-D) and is a driving non-stop articulated melody.  

The second movement, Lullabye (Andante), opens and closes with the flute playing a brief cadenza, floating above an ambiguous chord in the strings. The bulk of the movement is a dovetailed hypnotic ostinato in the strings with a gentle rocking motion, and the simple flute melody above.

The third movement, Wild Dreams (Presto), should be exactly that, wild and raucous, with heavy aggressive accents as indicated.

For additional notes, see p. 2 of the PDF.

The Youtube link above (Watch) is a recording I made at home in 2020 with my computer playing the string parts. This is the first movement, the second and third follow. 

It is my sincere hope that this piece will bring joy and exuberance for both the performers and the audience. Let me know if you schedule a performance; I’d love to hear what someone else does with it.

adriandeeflute@gmail.com

adriandee.com

SKU: A0.944034

Ben-Amots: The Joyce Cycle (1986)

James Joyce's collection of 36 love poems titled Chamber Music has been a source of inspiration to many composers. From these, Ben-Amots has set nine for medium voice and piano (later orchestrated--see below), in a style he characterizes as neo-romantic to match the deliberate archaicism of Joyce's language. The songs are meant to be sung as a complete cycle, but these complex and beautiful settings may be performed independently.

Shortly after composing the cycle, Ben-Amots orchestrated it, and he now considers the orchestral version to have priority. Deftly and lightly scored (winds in pairs, no heavy brass), this version sounds strikingly Mahlerian in places.

1. O Sweetheart... The lover finds solace in love when friends him fail.

2. My love is in a light attire... He admires the sight of his love walking through an orchard.

3. My dove my beautiful one... In language reminiscent of the Song of Songs, he bids her arise.

 4. Rain has fallen... They seek shelter on a rainy day.

5. Sleep Now, O Sleep Now... The lover's unquiet heart is calmed with a kiss.

6. It was out by Donnycarney... A cheerful folksong, sealed with another kiss.

7. Winds of May... By the turbulent sea, the loved one has disappeared.

8. I Hear an Army... Giving way to despair the lover dreams of an army ferociously charging up out of the depths. But...

9. From Dewy dreams... It was just a dream, after all.

For part and performance materials please contact thecomposerspress@gmail.com

* The poems, out of James Joyce’s Chamber Music, are in the public domain.

Duration: ~ 25 min.

Performance material by rental only! For demo recording, questions, or any additional information please e-mail Ofer Ben-Amots at: thecomposerspress@gmail.com