Instrumental Duet,Percussion,Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1095307 By Tom Swafford. By Tom Swafford. Arranged by Tom Swafford. Broadway,Chamber,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. 9 pages. Tom Swafford #699328. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.1095307). Theatrical, comedic piece for voice (originally soprano, but can be transposed for any range) and un-pitched percussion (woodblocks, tom-toms, cymbal). Throughout the piece the percussionist tries to impress the singer, to no avail. At the end, the percussionist gently plays the singer's back creating a tremolo effect. The video features soprano Gelsey Bell and percussionist Sean Statser.

Cello Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914160 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 3 pages. Tom Swafford #6366283. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914160). Aria is an advanced piece for solo cello. It is a highly expressive piece intended to be played with the emotional intensity of a romantic opera aria. It was premiered by faculty cellist Leighton Fong at the University of California, Berkeley in 1998. Duration is approximately 5 minutes. More information on the composer is available at www.tomswafford.com Feel free to contact Tom with any questions. .

Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914130 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary. 2 pages. Tom Swafford #3574889. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914130). Moody modern jazz style piece for 3 or more violinists (or other instruments).  1st violin has the melody, which can be played quite freely. Because of this, it is recommended for all players to read from score. duration: approx. 2 minutes. only score is included. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Harpsichord,Low Voice,Piano Accompaniment - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914146 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show. Score and parts. 11 pages. Tom Swafford #3575315. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914146). Novelty song for voice (any type), piano (or harpsichord), and optional bassoon.  Originally written for bass voice, the part is in treble clef and goes up to a D at the top of the staff and down to an E below the staff. Contact the composer if you would like it in a different key. This is a silly song with some cartoonish violence represented (cracking skulls etc.), reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan or early 20th century musical theater.  PDF is designed for double-sided printing, with page 1 of the score on the left side, blank pages are inserted to avoid page turns in the voice and bassoon parts. duration 2.5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP.

String Ensemble,String Trio Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914129 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary,Country,Folk,Sacred. Score and parts. 10 pages. Tom Swafford #3574891. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914129). American sacred/folk style piece for 3 or more violinists. Piece begins like a shape-note hymn and then morphs into something like a folk or country song. duration: approx. 2:30. score and parts included. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914132 Composed by Joseph Philbrick Webster. Arranged by Tom Swafford. Country,Folk,Traditional. Score and parts. 14 pages. Tom Swafford #3574939. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914132). String orchestra arrangement of a song written in the 1800's and popularized by the Carter Family, who recorded their own version in the late 1920's.  In the first section, the second violins and violas can play with instruments on their knee, guitar style. The last part is to be played non-vibrato, with an open sound, like a shape-note hymn. Can be played by intermediate players. Folk-style liberties can be taken with the solo parts. Score and parts included. Duration: 4:30. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914147 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary,Country,Folk. Score. 5 pages. Tom Swafford #3575325. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914147). A humorous country song in the style of early 20th century artists like Hank Williams. Arrangement is for piano and voice and chords are included for guitar or other instruments. A lead sheet version is also included. The audio clip is a different arrangement with the composer playing all the instruments and singing (badly). duration: 3 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914131 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century. Score and parts. 23 pages. Tom Swafford #3574933. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914131). An entertaining, rollicking, piano 4-hands piece for adults or advanced students.  Towards the end is a sly quote from one of my favorite 20th century Russian composers. Score is designed to be printed double-sided and placed in a notebook, with the lower part's music on the left. The music is arranged so that at least one player has rests for easy page turns. duration: approx. 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914135 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Latin. Score and parts. 28 pages. Tom Swafford #3574953. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914135). Dramatic and intense original composition influenced by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.  This version was written in 2017 for the South Anchorage High School Orchestra. A viola cadenza is included; however, any instrument can play the cadenza and players are encouraged to improvise or write their own cadenzas. Score and parts are included. duration: 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Clarinet Duet Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914144 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jazz. 2 scores. 19 pages. Tom Swafford #3575143. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914144). Upbeat duet for two B flat clarinets features jazz and funk influenced rhythms and articulations, interlocking patterns, contrasting moods, and catchy tunes. Each player is given ample opportunity to shine. duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914148 Composed by Tom Swafford. Baroque,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Tom Swafford #3577783. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914148). A slow, meditative piece for solo piano based on themes and harmonies in J.S. Bach's double concerto for two violins.  It was written for a dance performance that used Bach's concerto in the first section, being played while the musicians were lifted up and carried around by the dancers. I wrote this piece for the second, more introspective section. duration: 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Bassoon Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914140 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary. Individual part. 4 pages. Tom Swafford #3575045. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914140). Showpiece for solo bassoon that uses the bassoon's full range of pitches, dynamics, and articulations, with a lot of drama, energy, rhythmic drive and some rather extreme contrasts.  The title refers to the fact that I wrote it very quickly, almost like an improvisation. I also called it this because of its difficulty. I thought I might be asking too much of someone if I were to ask them to play it. But someone did play it! It was premiered by Ryan Hare in Seattle in 2002. Ryan went on to record it for his album Intrada (Present Sounds Recordings, 2004). duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP.

Small Ensemble Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914149 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score and parts. 6 pages. Tom Swafford #3577537. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914149). This tiny programmatic piece is designed for young players in their third year of playing.  Running 16th notes gradually crescendo and diminuendo representing perhaps the rustling of the wind, each player is given a chance to show off with a dramatic solo phrase or two. Provides experience with non-tonal harmonies and ensemble playing  (knowing who has the solo vs. accompanying part etc.)  Duration: about 40 seconds. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Violin Duet Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914133 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. 13 pages. Tom Swafford #3575011. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914133). Energetic duet with a lot of fun rhythms, references to a variety of styles and musical eras, and clever and evocative expression marks. Premiered by the composer and violinist Michael Yokas in 1992 at Tufts University. Duration: 7 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914156 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Tom Swafford. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,World. Score. 8 pages. Tom Swafford #3631661. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914156). This is an arrangement of an old Scottish ballad about a man who gallantly rides off to battle and his family awaits his triumphant return. Sadly, only his horse comes back.  This version is quite slow and sparse, in order to emphasize the song's message, which remains so relevant today.  The recorded example is countertenor Stephen Bryant and pianist Jane Harty. It can be sung by any vocal type. Contact me if you would like it in a different key. Duration: 4 minutes. ASCAP www.tomswafford.com