Horn & piano - Grade 4 - Digital Download SKU: IZ.IMS1512 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 18 pages. Duration 10 minutes, 20 seconds. Imagine Music - Digital #IMS1512. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.IMS1512). 9 x 12 in inches.For Horn & Piano.By Daniel BaldwinIn the Silence for Euphonium and Band was commissioned by the Holcomb, KS, High School band (Paul White, director) in the winter of 2010. It was commissioned after the death of a recent graduate, Tanner Born, a euphonium player who participated in the band for all four years of high school. Tanner's parents funded the commission in his memory and asked that I not just make it a memorial piece, but a celebration of his life. Tanner was an avid bowler (illustrated in the rhythmic and celebratory middle section), golfer, and band member.In the Silence is by turns beautiful and contemplative, as well as dark and dramatic, framing an enjoyable and rhythmic affirmation of life. The piece was premiered on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by the Holcomb High School band, Jim Krohn conducting, with Travis Keller as the euphonium soloist. I had the distinct honor of sitting in Tanner's chair and playing euphonium with the band at the premiere.It was just around a year earlier that Tanner had started attending the church in Garden City where I was choir director in 2009. I was introduced to him and remember a kind face. It was a surreal experience when I was reminded of that introduction after the premiere.You never know where life will take you and how our lives can be intertwined with the lives of others without even being aware of it. It was a wonderful reminder to me that with just a simple twist of fate, the smallest of moments can lead to some of the most powerful moments in our lives.

Piano and Double Reeds - Digital Download SKU: IZ.CMW211 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 86 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #CMW211. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.CMW211). 9 x 12 inches.My wife and I love to travel together. We are always looking for places to go together, as well as excuses to include each other in our own individual travels. One of my personal favorite travel opportunities is the International Double Reed Society conference. It is an opportunity to catch up with friends, make new friends and contacts, and make beautiful music. A number of years ago, I started the All Star Double Reed Band that has now premiered over a dozen new pieces for large double reed ensemble, and has recorded an album of those works. As a combined labor of love, I wrote Impressions of Yellowstone for my wife, a concert pianist, to perform with this group.The first movement, “Little Grand Canyon opens with a chorale in the piano illustrating the simple majesty of the great and wondrous park that my wife and I visit annually with her parents. From there, the music exemplifies my impression of this wondrous landscape; beautiful, powerful. A deep valley with a waterfall on one end, it is one of the more beautiful sites to see in Yellowstone.The second movement, Grand Prismatic, is a musical impression of the different perspectives of this very famous Yellowstone landmark. From the overlook, you see a stunning pond with steam emanating from it and surrounded by color. However, if you are to go down and stand next to the hotspot, your perspective changes greatly. Sulfur smells, danger from the soft crust (with boiling sulfuric liquid just below the surface), and a hot, steamy fog of mist permeate the area.In the finale, Old Faithful, tone painting is brought out in full force as the opening piano solo material brings about the image of the geyser bubbling and building below the surface. Then, at the point of explosion, you hear the water falling and the delight of all of the dozens of onlookers who visit this most famous site at Yellowstone every day.The original version, for double reeds, is dedicated the All Star Double Reed Band and my wife, Tammy Miller, who recorded it on the Co-Op Press label.The version for piano and string orchestra is dedicated to Tammy and the National Composers Orchestra who recorded it on the Baldwin Records label.

Trombone choir - Digital Download SKU: IZ.IMF172 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #IMF172. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.IMF172). 9 x 12 in inches.As part of the completion of my doctorate, I was required to write multiple recitals of music which gave me the opportunity to explore numerous different same instrument ensembles. One of these pieces was As the Sun Sets for saxophone choir. With the request for a ballad and the sound and style of my good friend, Bob Fuson, in mind, I set out to write a piece that incorporates elements of jazz. As the Sun Sets was premiered by the University of Nebraska saxophone choir with the composer guest conducting. The version for trombone solo with trombone choir was created for and premiered by Joseph Alessi with the Louisiana State University trombone choir with the composer guest conducting.

Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 43 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #IMF203. Published by Imagine Music - Digital

Baritone Saxophone, Violin, and Piano - Digital Download SKU: IZ.CMS187 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 33 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #CMS187. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.CMS187). 9 x 12 inches.Matrix was written at the request of violinist, Alexis Nachtigal, as part of her Nebraska Sonata Project, a series of commissions by composers living in Nebraska. The request was for a piece for violin, saxophone, and piano that was a compromise of my signature lyricism, but also fused different styles that were not my usual tonalities of choice. I decided to fuse 12 tone (a matrix with which I use loosely) with elements of jazz/rock (there is even an improvisation section in the middle built from a modified Coltrane matrix). These fusion elements, combined with the contrast of instrumental colors, make for a unique and entertaining chamber experience. It was even premiered in a bar in downtown Omaha!

By Daniel Baldwin. For concert band. Pathways Series. Level 2. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Imagine Music - Digital

Flute quartet - Digital Download SKU: IZ.IMF186 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 32 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #IMF186. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.IMF186). 9 x 12 in inches.Centuries ago, the elements (earth, water, wind, fire) were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter. It was believe that all of existence sprang from these elements. This quartet in four movements is a music depiction of this philosophical idea long since rejected by modern science.Of Wind and Wings begins with rapid-fire rhythmic chord progressions that lead into a kaleidoscope of colors. Each part is featured at some point. Of Wind and Wings portrays the beauty of what it must be like to soar across the skies and feel the wind beneath your wings.Within the Flame is a soulful representation of the fire element. After an opening chorale depicting a look into a small, calm flame, the movement takes off with the flames reaching ever higher and higher. The movement ends as it began, with a calm, soulful chorale.In the Waters Shimmering looks directly into the shimmering reflection of the sunlight in water. A beautiful lyrical theme is passed around the quartet surrounded by various chorales and duets. One last lovely chorale moment brings the movement to its conclusion.To the Land Beyond, a depiction of the earth element, is full of sparking flourishes and rhythmic interest. This movement is a joyous celebration of nature, life, and all its beauty.Originally written as four individual pieces, but always intended to be a set, The Elements can be performed as individual movements or can be performed as a full four movement presentation.

By Daniel Baldwin. For 2 bassoons & piano. Level 4. Score and parts. Published by Imagine Music - Digital

Contrabassoon solo or with piano - Digital Download Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 19 pages. Imagine Music Publishing #IMS172. Published by Imagine Music Publishing

Concert band - Digital Download SKU: IZ.CBW1812-S Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score. 18 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #CBW1812-S. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.CBW1812-S). 9 x 12 in inches.In 2013, I was commissioned to write a piece and serve as guest conductor of the Kansas South Central Border League Honor Band, Jayme Hayes coordinator. The resulting piece, titled Viserion, draws inspiration from the television series Game of Thrones. Viserion is one of the dragons born in the Dothraki Sea.Viserion is gratefully dedicated to the South Central Border League Honor Band, Jayme Hayes, coordinator, and her benefactors, E. Marie Burdette and the Winfield Music Club.

Piccolo & piano - Digital Download SKU: IZ.IMF182 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #IMF182. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.IMF182). 9 x 12 in inches.Written for piccolo virtuoso Christine Erlander Beard, Haven for piccolo and piano was written in response to a difficult time in the performer's life. She expressed that her one escape from her difficulties was music. This piece was written to be a haven from those difficulties into a world of beauty and sound.

Flute quartet - Digital Download SKU: IZ.IMF188 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 16 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #IMF188. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.IMF188). 9 x 12 in inches.Centuries ago, the elements (earth, water, wind, fire) were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter. It was believe that all of existence sprang from these elements. This quartet in four movements is a music depiction of this philosophical idea long since rejected by modern science.Of Wind and Wings begins with rapid-fire rhythmic chord progressions that lead into a kaleidoscope of colors. Each part is featured at some point. Of Wind and Wings portrays the beauty of what it must be like to soar across the skies and feel the wind beneath your wings.Within the Flame is a soulful representation of the fire element. After an opening chorale depicting a look into a small, calm flame, the movement takes off with the flames reaching ever higher and higher. The movement ends as it began, with a calm, soulful chorale.In the Waters Shimmering looks directly into the shimmering reflection of the sunlight in water. A beautiful lyrical theme is passed around the quartet surrounded by various chorales and duets. One last lovely chorale moment brings the movement to its conclusion.To the Land Beyond, a depiction of the earth element, is full of sparking flourishes and rhythmic interest. This movement is a joyous celebration of nature, life, and all its beauty.Originally written as four individual pieces, but always intended to be a set, The Elements can be performed as individual movements or can be performed as a full four movement presentation.

By Daniel Baldwin. For concert band. Pathways Series. Level 2. Score and parts. Published by Imagine Music - Digital

String orchestra - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: IZ.OMS1510 Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Pathways. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #OMS1510. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.OMS1510). 9 x 12 in inches.River Rhapsody was written as a piece for youth string orchestra at the request of my son, Brett. He wanted a piece from me for his sixth grade orchestra.The piece is in two movements (an excellent introduction to multi movement compositions) with each of the two movements being progressive, meaning the second is a bit more difficult than the first. The first movement, River Song, is an original folk song with beautiful harmonies and melodies. This is a wonderful way to introduce minor key to your ensemble. The second movement, River Dance, is a rhythmic barn dance framing a lyrical chorale section. This movement is in the more comfortable key of B-flat and serves as an excellent introduction to syncopation.

Large Double Reed Ensemble - Digital Download Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Score and Parts. 88 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #CMS202. Published by Imagine Music - Digital