Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1171937

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary. Score. 5 pages. Kevin Longley #772219. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1171937).

The Raising of Lazarus, for Piano composed in 1987

The Inspiration

The music is an impressionistic work based on the biblical miracle. For me a miracle that stands alone portraying the all encompassing power of Jesus while demonstrating his unequivocal compassion. 

The Music

Composed in 1987 which beyond its inspiration from the miracle was clearly influenced by Debussy and Ravel. The opening bars depict Lazarus lost in some unknown realm; confused and alone. At measure 22 Jesus has arrived and will do what no one else can; bring life from death. At measure 49 Lazarus emerges from the tomb and Jesus moves on; ever closer to his own death and resurrection.

The recording is a midi recording using the sibelius notation software. After using Encore for 30 years I decided to move onto new scoring software. I found it quite workable.




Composed by Kevin Longley (1958-).

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1113071

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. Country,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 45 pages. Kevin Longley #715029. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1113071).

Up tempo country song about a blue collar worker who has had a bad day and goes to the bar to blow off some steam. While he is there he approaches a girl and off they go. While the night now looks promising things don't always go as expected. As I wrote this I couldn't help but imagine Dennis Quaid as the main character of the piece. Just seemed to fit.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1281185

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. Christian,Easter,Lent,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Kevin Longley #872527. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1281185).

He Will Lead Me Home (choral church anthem composed in 2023)

The Inspiration

A few Easter seasons ago, during one of our Tuesday Choir rehearsals, we were preparing for “Good Shepherd Sunday�. Diane our Choir director commented “there are very few Good Shepherd pieces to choose from�. One of our sopranos replied “Let's write our own�. I made note of it and this past year finally found the time and inspiration to give it a try. I did my usual research on the subject matter and then found a drawing of a Shepherd standing at the top of a hill with his sheep lined up behind him. Leaning on his staff the Shepherd was contemplating the safest route home. Upon his decision he looked back and called to his sheep. 

The Music

The music begins with a piano introduction depicting the Shepherd standing at the top of the hill contemplating the safest route home, as noted earlier. Stately in nature it features a simple melodic idea, played by the right hand, which is then answered by a series of majestic chords. This “back and forth� continues until it reaches its climax at a D flat major chord against a slur from a high G to F. At this point we hear what will be a reoccurring chordal theme of C major to F major and later C minor to F major. The accompaniment begins, now in three quarter time signifying the sheep beginning to move in response to the shepherds call. The verse melody is drawn from the opening three notes of the introduction but with a different rhythm and repeats it self with underlying harmonic changes. The melody and chord structure is somewhat impressionistic in nature. Lyrically a contrast is drawn between how the Shepherd (Jesus) provides for his sheep (followers) and how God provides for the “sheep� (animals) through nature. As the verse comes to an end we are lead to the realization that “the shepherd is the Lord our King, the Good Shepherd King�. The refrain begins with the tenor continuing to solo on the main melody. �He Will Lead Home� is realized and proclaimed! A soprano descant is added for contrast. Harmonically the music makes use of the various minor key options, “melodic, harmonic and natural�. The refrain concludes proclaiming “The Good Shepherds the Way He's our Life!�. The second verse shadows the thought pattern of verse one leading to the refrain once more but this time a bridge is introduced to add drama with the piano playing a significant role. A return to the refrain is varied with the tenor singing a portion of it against softly played chords; but then resumes its rhythmic drive to its ultimate conclusion by repeating “the Good Shepherds the Way He's our Life!�.

Program Notes

Voicing can be varied based on what types of singers are available. For example this could be sung by 2 tenors with one singing the descant down an octave. Finally as noted in the score, the intro is optional though I prefer it be played; the shepherd contemplating a safe route is important in the music with its contrast to the verse music and important in our life of faith. 

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1441952

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. 21st Century,Contemporary,Religious,Spiritual. 38 pages. Kevin Longley #1021944. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1441952).

The Inspiration

In 2023 I decided to review a piece I had composed in 1990 to honor a friend I was singing with in a choral group at that time; Charles Munion. He never heard the piece as I felt the classical contemporary style would be a bit much for his ears! Beyond that I don't have allot of recollection as to the inspiration or what my thoughts were at the time of the composition. In regards to the revision, I added additional music to the third movement in order to balance out the movements and reworked some of the choral voicing.

The Music

Written in a contemporary classical style it follows the classic structure of 3 movements:

• First movement – brisk, loud forceful in nature
• Second movement – slow and lyrical
• Third movement – light and quick but with a forceful ending

While in a contemporary style, at heart it maintains tonal centers throughout. While there is a few brief moments where I can here a little Bartok, as a whole I would say this piece is unique in regards to its style.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1109087

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. A Cappella,Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 10 pages. Kevin Longley #711630. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1109087).

Inspiration While I have recited the Nicene Creed countless times, in July 2021 something changed. The church had cleared the return of the choir, post pandemic, and it was my first Sunday of singing in well over a year. That Sunday as I recited the creed something happened when I reached the line “And His Kingdom Will Have No End�. Was it louder? Was it spoken with greater conviction? Something was different! Maybe it was just me. I'm not sure but all I know is that every Sunday thereafter it had the same impact on me. Within a few weeks I decided to compose a choral piece about that very line. I had to! The Music For the most part the harmony and structure are traditional but do contain harmonic structures with a contemporary flair. The arrangement is refrain, verse, refrain, verse, bridge and then refrain. The first and 3rd refrains are highly similar while the second refrain contains a soprano section descant while featuring the bass's carrying the main melody. The overall intent of the music is that on every return to the refrain, it is louder than the previous refrain. This signifies the singers confidence growing, in the existence of God's Kingdom, after each verse. With that said the piece starts quietly, almost being heard from a distance. The refrain lyrics speak to the hope that we carry for God's kingdom while the verses speak to God and Jesus in a more intimate way. The bridge speaks to the strength of the Kingdom and then leads back to the opening refrain, now in double forte. The high point in the piece is reached where volume, emotion and a significant ritard occur at the phrase “we'll be together�. From there the piece decreases in volume ending in a quiet confidence repeating “No end, no end, no end�.

Tenor Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1111561

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. Pop,Rock. 34 pages. Kevin Longley #713854. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1111561).

Rock song composed at a time when I was writing mostly country/rock/pop. It is about teenage shyness with girls that many boys go through in their early years. This piece received honorable mention at the 1995 Composers Guild composition contest in the popular category.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1113407

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Arranged by Kevin Longley. Country,Singer/Songwriter. Score. 30 pages. Kevin Longley #715344. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1113407).

Country song about finding the right girl.

Voice Duet Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1019357

Composed by Kevin W Longley. Contemporary,Pop,Rock. 25 pages. Kevin Longley #4320617. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1019357).

She Needs Time, soft rock song composed in 2000

The Inspiration

My Mom lost two of her closest brothers in 1999 and 2000. The song was composed for her in memory of her older brother Roland.

The Music

Composed for a soft rock band, the music reminds a bit of some Beatle Music which as a young man I was a great fan. Lyrics can be adjusted based upon the situation.

Composed by Kevin Longley (1958-)

Piano,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1148842

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Broadway,Musical/Show. Score and part. 18 pages. Kevin Longley #748981. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1148842).

Music for Saxophone's and Piano depicting what it's like to be in my shoes, so to speak.

Instrumental Duet Baritone Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1148342

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Broadway,Musical/Show. Score and parts. 11 pages. Kevin Longley #748514. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1148342).

Music for Flute, Saxophones and Piano which depicts a lovers quarrel. The flute is the woman while the sax is the man.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1147937

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Blues,Jazz. Score and parts. 16 pages. Kevin Longley #748136. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1147937).

Music for Trumpets, Trombones and Piano depicting a late night walk through New Orleans.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1148316

By Kevin Longley. By Kevin Longley. Broadway,Musical/Show. Score and parts. 23 pages. Kevin Longley #748489. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1148316).

Music for Flute, Saxophone, Overdrive Guitar and Piano. Despite the stress that our lives go through, Love triumphs in the end.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1019356

Composed by Kevin Longley. Contemporary. Score. 25 pages. Kevin Longley #4299559. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1019356).

Fantasy No. 1, for Piano composed in 1980

The Inspiration

Early in my music studies the piece reflects the various music styles I was studying in preparation for College. I played this at my College entrance audition in 1982 and would perform it many times thereafter.

The Music

Composed in 1980-1982 influences of Debussy, Ravel and Rachmaninoff can be heard. The recording is from 1987 with the composer performing at a small college in New Hampshire. The performance is a bit rushed though reflects the intent of the piece.

Composed by Kevin Longley (1958-)

Full Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1019350

Composed by Kevin Longley. Contemporary. Score and parts. 105 pages. Kevin Longley #3248395. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1019350).

The Last Supper, scored for Symphony Orchestra was conceived in 1984, completed in 1986 and later revised in 2017. The work is built around the idea of a visitor who is transported back in time to the events of the Last Supper. This visitor is only an observer to the event; having no effect upon what he sees. The piece opens with a dark theme, signifying the visitor walking through the shadowy streets of Jerusalem. As the theme comes to an end an oboe, high above, signals the visitors first view of the Last Supper. The music takes the listener from the Passover Meal to the Mount of Olives and finally to the Betrayal of Lord Jesus. Throughout the score are written biblical passages, meant to inspire the performer and give context to the music. They may optionally be spoken as part of the performance.

Orchestra (1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 1 english horn, 2 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, bass drum, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, snare drum, triangle, harp, strings)

Composed by Kevin Longley (1958-). Full score. 55 pages. Duration 15 minutes.