String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889284

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Mary Jane Lang. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score and parts. 22 pages. MaryJaneLang #1411. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889284).

This is a reaction on the part of the composer to the brash commercialization of Christmas. Christmas is first Christ, Jesus Christ, His humble Birth in a Manger, the quiet tenderness of his Mother Mary and his Father Joseph, the surroundings of people who were prominent in their day but utterly unknown now. It is a reaction to wanting to go back to the Silent Night, the Shepherds Watching the Sheep by Night, etc. The spirit is quiet reverence for Jesus. This is arranged for solo voice (or womens' choir), flute obligato, strings (string orchestra or string quartet), and harp or piano. In other words, this is intended to minister to the quiet nobility of the true spirit of Christmas, with love and blessings.

Clarinet Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889267

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 10 pages. MaryJaneLang #2006061. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889267).

Scored for Solo Clarinet in Bb and Piano, this music moves and sparkles. It is a march theme without the customary trio; instead, it has brilliant-sounding variations. Like many clarinet pieces, the concert key of F makes the music sound more difficult to play than it really is. It is an excellent recital piece, young person's contest piece, or encore.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889297

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century. Score and parts. 53 pages. MaryJaneLang #27357. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889297).

This march is for concert band including score and all parts. It was originally performed outdoors under another title for a July 4th Celebration and was well received by performers and audience alike. It has extensively been re-worked for this publication. Enjoy!

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Flute - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889303

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Standards. 35 pages. MaryJaneLang #32371. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889303).

This is written in one broad movement for a Flute in C quartet. I wrote it because I love the flute and want to incorporate a theme and variations approach. Each terrace gets a little more involved with counterpoint, etc., in the tonal fabric, building up to a dramatic tension point and then a D.C. back to the beginning to hold it all together and come to a final cadence. It is loosely based and inspired by the Baroque dance suite approach, very freely using the drama, echoes, tensions and cadences, telling a story. It is motivated by universal human experiences in living life (the drama of the terrace dynamics), making the most of opportunities using available resources -- all that good stuff! The title page is a dramatic photo of the Northern Lights from Alaska showing terraces, starting with our earth and looking upwards to infinity. The audio clip is not a sample, but a MIDI rendition of the whole composition.

French Horn Solo - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889293

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Individual part. 22 pages. MaryJaneLang #22971. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889293).

This is written for Horn and Strings and could be an effective encore after a concerto is played by the horn soloist. The picture on the front of the score was taken from Waterrock Knob in the Blue Ridge Mountains. On the left of the picture is South Carolina; in the middle, North Carolina, and on the right part of Tennessee. A lot of horn players play the Alphorn too, and it is popular in mountainous territory all over the world. This Serenade is a light, feel-good piece and is enjoyable by performers and audiences alike. The format is all the parts followed by the full score.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889287

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Romantic Period,Standards. Score. 5 pages. MaryJaneLang #18155. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889287).

This is a piece for solo piano which can be played as background music during a party or other occasion and also stand as a recital piece for an intermediate piano student. It is easy to play and be very expressive, like a Viennese Waltz, but more modern in scope. It strikes a mood which is like a warm fuzzy. Enjoy!

Clarinet Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889292

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century,Standards. Individual part. 8 pages. MaryJaneLang #20719. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889292).

This is a fun piece for Clarinet in Bb with Piano Accompaniment. It sounds harder than it is, being in Concert Bb major. It is good for a recital or even a contest piece for students, or a party piece or encore for the professional clarinetist.

Violin Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889234

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Folk,Instructional,World. 37 pages. MaryJaneLang #2003961. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889234).

This music is meant to introduce aspiring Celtic fiddlers to the Strathspey. Traditional tunes are arranged with chord symbols, some medleys of more than one tune, plus original compositions. These selections are good for performing on their own with solo fiddle, or adding accompaniment such as Guitar or Troubadour Harp.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889278

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century. Score and parts. 32 pages. MaryJaneLang #2019995. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889278).

This is not my first string quartet, but I think this is great program music; the titles of the movements (One of Those Daze, Reflections, Good Times) speak for themselves. The first movement explores rhythms and different meters (same pulse). The second movement is calming and reflective, like a prayer. The third movement is euphoric and probably the easiest one to play, which can be welcome if your group is giving a concert. Needless to say, the two outer movements are good for gigs such as receptions and parties. The score and each part is included in one PDF. Audio will be forthcoming upon being recorded.

Flute Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889299

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Individual part. 4 pages. MaryJaneLang #31881. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889299).

Scored for unaccompanied Solo Flute, this is purely a dream piece which leaves a lot of creative excitement on the part of the soloist. It has various sections with different moods. The music is a MIDI file but a pretty honest rendition. This music is good for professional performances and for advanced students.

Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889286

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Holiday,Wedding. Score and parts. 12 pages. MaryJaneLang #9985. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889286).

This is a lively one-movement work for brass quintet, dedicated to some dear friends who are based in Brevard, NC. Besides being the site of the famous Brevard Music Festival every summer, they are also located in the beautiful mountains of NC, and Looking Glass Falls is a favorite tourist attraction, and they named their group, Looking Glass Brass, after this beautiful spot. This piece would be great for part of a concert or background music for receptions and parties. The music includes a score and all parts.

French Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889291

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Romantic Period. Individual part. 27 pages. MaryJaneLang #20305. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889291).

This is a standard three-movement sonata in F for horn and piano. There is also an horn, string orchestra with timpani version available. Please contact the composer for details. The e-mail is on the Copyright Page. It is a happy piece, inspired and written for good friend who plays horn very well. The inspiration came from that friendship plus a love for the horn as an instrument and its very important role in music.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889300

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 56 pages. MaryJaneLang #31223. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889300).

This price includes the score and all parts. When you listen to the recording you will catch the optimistic spirit as only the horn can exude. You might find it humorous that the horn soloist, and other wind players, have such phenomenal breath control -- a by-product of the synthesized, digitized recording. :) It still gives you an idea of what this is like and is sure to inspire performers and audience alike. The picture on the title page is a scene of mountain ranges from the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can almost imagine an alphorn player around the echoes of your mind.

Instrumental Duet Bassoon,Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889285

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 15 pages. MaryJaneLang #2059. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889285).

Mood Swings is a novelty piece for the clown of the orchestra, the bassoon! It is scored for bassoon and piano. It is happy-go-lucky in nature with a mock-noble (grandiose, if you will) middle part for general contrast. This will be a fun piece for the young bassoon student, as well as a novelty piece for any occasion. Everyone knows that the musical performer (soloist, especially) must be a master of mood swings, acting through the medium of his or her instrument. On the other hand, artistic temperaments with mood swings are generally scorned by society. We shall see!

Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.889289

Composed by Mary Jane Lang. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Score. 7 pages. MaryJaneLang #19719. Published by MaryJaneLang (A0.889289).

These pieces explore rhythm with theme and variation style. They are good for practice, learning cross rhythms, developing coordination, in a fun way. They are good for students and professionals alike.