Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961275 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Celtic,Contemporary,Holiday,World. Score and parts. 38 pages. James S Sclater #5994663. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961275). A rousing brass quintet with Irish drum (bodhran),  This is an excellent program opener or closer. Needs a lot of energy and forward motion. Ca. 4 minutes duration. Fun for the performers and a delight for the audience. College level players and beyond.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961242 Composed by attrib. to M. Durham. Arranged by James Sclater. Christian,Folk,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. James S Sclater #5988627. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961242). For use in church and concert settings. Enjoyable to sing. This arrangement has the feel of the Sacred Harp sound but with many twists in texture and rhythm. .

Piano,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370619 By James S Sclater. By James S Sclater. Arranged by James S Sclater. 20th Century,21st Century,Classical,Contemporary. 57 pages. James S Sclater #954948. Published by James S Sclater (A0.1370619). A three-movement work for violin and orchestra arranged for violin and piano. This work was premiered in January of 2024. The piano score is intended for rehearsal or performance. This concerto is intended for the advanced player. It was composed for Shellie Kemp, concertmaster of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Total time is 23-24'. The first movement features dramatic changes in mood and tempo. Movement two is a contemplative elegy and movement three is a rousing dance with jazz and bluegrass overtones. Orchestral parts are available from the composer.

Cello Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961310 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Individual part. 11 pages. James S Sclater #6716967. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961310). Cello part for the Christmas cantata Mary Had a Son by James Sclater.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961300 Composed by James Sclater. Christian,Concert,Folk,Sacred. Octavo. 56 pages. James S Sclater #6021417. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961300). Full score, brass and percussion parts for Harpsongs by James Sclater available elsewhere on this site.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961270 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Jazz. Score. 48 pages. James S Sclater #5992163. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961270). Seven more songs from Light Upon Silver. For medium voice and piano. These songs are based upon photographs by the composer's father, Arthur Sclater. Good recital literature for college level and higher performers. Fun and challenging for the singers; accessible for the audience.

Small Ensemble High Voice,Medium Voice,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961252 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 29 pages. James S Sclater #5989339. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961252). A short cycle of three songs written in memory of my late wife, Judy Sclater. They are for medium high voice and piano. They were written for Viola Dacus. Duration is ca. 10'30. These songs are appropriate for male and female singers and would be a good addition to any recital. Song texts are by the composer.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961296 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Christmas,Opera. Octavo. 126 pages. James S Sclater #6011971. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961296). The Christmas Gift is a chamber opera in four scenes; duration is ca. 75'. It was originally written to be done with piano accompaniment. There is an orchestration available on rental from the composer. Please note that the overture in the orchestral version is not part of the piano reduction. Vocal requirements are as follows:Pedro - sopranoTomas - sopranoFather Angelo - tenorFather Sebastian - baritoneFather Manuel - baritoneBishop - bassRich Man - baritone or tenorWriter - baritone or tenorKing - bassChorusThe work has a great deal of appeal as a children's opera but is something the whole family will enjoy. The basis of the plot is the rewards of sacrifice.

Small Ensemble Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961266 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Children,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 5 pages. James S Sclater #5991045. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961266). This work for solo clarinet (A or B-flat) can be performed as a solo piece or, as it was originally intended, as accompaniment to ten poems from the wonderful book JOYFUL NOISE: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman. These poems are read in tandem by two readers. The clarinetist and readers will have to work out the logistics of where the music starts and ends, but this idea is very flexible. There is no one way to coordinate the music and spoken word; many options exist. The poems are charming and suitable for children and adults. This can be a very effective number on a recital or a charming presentation at an elementary school program. Mr. Fleischman's book was the 1989 winner of the Newbery Award.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961284 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,Folk. Score. 40 pages. James S Sclater #5999201. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961284). This work is originally for medium voice and chamber orchestra and consists of six songs. The song texts deal with a young girl's experiences of growing up in the rural South. The mp3 excerpt is song #6, Crossroads Store, a favorite hangout of the locals. This song is almost a catalog aria of the contents and aura of such a place. The orchestral parts are available from the composer. Duration is ca. 27 minutes for the entire set.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961279 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,Holiday. Score and parts. 57 pages. James S Sclater #5996405. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961279). This work is for medium voice and string quartet. A piano score is also included for rehearsal purposes or for performance with piano. Duration is ca. 13'. This work is a nostalgic reflection on the composer's boyhood in Mobile, AL. It was written for Viola Dacus and premiered in 2014. Suitable for female or male singer. For experienced performers.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961277 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,World. Score. 11 pages. James S Sclater #5994949. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961277). This work attempts to capture the joie de vivre of the fin du siecle French sensibility. Written for the 100th anniversary of the Chaminade Club of Jackson,Mississippi, the opening theme is based upon the letters of the honoree's name. This work would be an excellent recital piece and program ender. It takes an accomplished pianist to pull it off. Duration is ca. 5'30 to 6'00. Fun for the audience.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961238 Composed by Dobell's New Selection. Arranged by James Sclater. Christian,Christmas,Folk,Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. James S Sclater #5987647. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961238). This is a rather boisterous hymn tune arrangement meant to be sung forcefully with much gusto. Fun to sing and fun to hear. A rousing old American Christmas hymn sure to please.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961282 Composed by James Sclater. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 79 pages. James S Sclater #5998739. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961282). This four-movement work was premiered in 2016 by the Fondren Quartet. Movement 1, Morning Song, is an angular study in instrumental interplay. The 3rd movement, Graveyard Hoedown, is a type of Devil's Bluegrass dance. The elegy for quiet heroes honors those who risked their lives during WWII to hide Jews from the Nazis. The elegy for Jerzy Popieluszko is a memorial to the Polish Catholic priest who was murdered by the authorities for his outspokenness during the tumult in that country. If time is a factor, this work can be successfully done by just playing the first three movements, or perhaps performing movements 1, 4, and 3 in that order. This is serious, reflective music with rewards for both performers and audience. For advance players.

Small Ensemble High Voice,Medium Voice,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.961251 Composed by James Sclater. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 20 pages. James S Sclater #5989071. Published by James S Sclater (A0.961251). A group of six songs about nature's creatures that live around us and give us pleasure. Poems are by Viola Dacus. The songs are for medium voice.