Trombone Quartet Baritone Horn TC,Bass Trombone,Cornet,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337813 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Jazz,Traditional. 39 pages. John van Gulik #923556. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1337813). Here is a collection of 23 more jazzed up Christmas arrangements for Trombone Quartet complete with a cover page and index.  These are all performance oriented pieces, not for carol sing-along.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/trombone-mp3sEach part is sold as a separate book that may be printed double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for individual purchase.  Many of the arrangements also include optional drum kit parts (available free with any purchase from vangulk.john@gmail.com)Part 1 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 2 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 3 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 4 - Bass Trombone (Bass), Eb Bass (Treble), Bb Bass (Treble)For a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.comSingle Page QuartetsDeck the HallsDing Dong Merrily on HighGreensleevesJingle BellsOnce in Royal David's CitySweet Little Jesus BoyThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyThose Chiming BellsUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEDouble Page QuartetsAngels We Have Heard On HighCarol of the BellsGaudete -  Medieval CarolGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearMerry GentlemenNutcracker - Waltz of the FlowersO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowThe Gentlemen of Christmas.

Trombone Quartet Baritone Horn TC,Bass Trombone,Cornet,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337798 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Contest,Festival,Folk,Jazz,Traditional. 39 pages. John van Gulik #923541. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1337798). Here is a collection of 23 more jazzed up Christmas arrangements for Trombone Quartet complete with a cover page and index.  These are all performance oriented pieces, not for carol sing-along.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/trombone-mp3sEach part is sold as a separate book that may be printed double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for individual purchase.  Many of the arrangements also include optional drum kit parts (available free with any purchase from vangulk.john@gmail.com)Part 1 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 2 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 3 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 4 - Bass Trombone (Bass), Eb Bass (Treble), Bb Bass (Treble)For a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.comSingle Page QuartetsDeck the HallsDing Dong Merrily on HighGreensleevesJingle BellsOnce in Royal David's CitySweet Little Jesus BoyThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyThose Chiming BellsUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEDouble Page QuartetsAngels We Have Heard On HighCarol of the BellsGaudete -  Medieval CarolGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearMerry GentlemenNutcracker - Waltz of the FlowersO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowThe Gentlemen of Christmas.

Trombone Quartet Baritone Horn TC,Bass Trombone,Cornet,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337788 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Contest,Festival,Folk,Jazz,Traditional. 39 pages. John van Gulik #923531. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1337788). Here is a collection of 23 more jazzed up Christmas arrangements for Trombone Quartet complete with a cover page and index.  These are all performance oriented pieces, not for carol sing-along.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/trombone-mp3sEach part is sold as a separate book that may be printed double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for individual purchase.  Many of the arrangements also include optional drum kit parts (available free with any purchase from vangulk.john@gmail.com)Part 1 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 2 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 3 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 4 - Bass Trombone (Bass), Eb Bass (Treble), Bb Bass (Treble)For a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.comSingle Page QuartetsDeck the HallsDing Dong Merrily on HighGreensleevesJingle BellsOnce in Royal David's CitySweet Little Jesus BoyThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyThose Chiming BellsUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEDouble Page QuartetsAngels We Have Heard On HighCarol of the BellsGaudete -  Medieval CarolGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearMerry GentlemenNutcracker - Waltz of the FlowersO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowThe Gentlemen of Christmas.

Trombone Quartet Baritone Horn TC,Bass Trombone,Cornet,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337811 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Jazz,Traditional. 39 pages. John van Gulik #923554. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1337811). Here is a collection of 23 more jazzed up Christmas arrangements for Trombone Quartet complete with a cover page and index.  These are all performance oriented pieces, not for carol sing-along.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/trombone-mp3sEach part is sold as a separate book that may be printed double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for individual purchase.  Many of the arrangements also include optional drum kit parts (available free with any purchase from vangulk.john@gmail.com)Part 1 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 2 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 3 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 4 - Bass Trombone (Bass), Eb Bass (Treble), Bb Bass (Treble)For a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.comSingle Page QuartetsDeck the HallsDing Dong Merrily on HighGreensleevesJingle BellsOnce in Royal David's CitySweet Little Jesus BoyThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyThose Chiming BellsUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEDouble Page QuartetsAngels We Have Heard On HighCarol of the BellsGaudete -  Medieval CarolGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearMerry GentlemenNutcracker - Waltz of the FlowersO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowThe Gentlemen of Christmas.

Trombone Quartet Baritone Horn TC,Bass Trombone,Cornet,Euphonium,Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Tuba - Digital Download SKU: A0.1337809 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Jazz,Traditional. 39 pages. John van Gulik #923552. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1337809). Here is a collection of 23 more jazzed up Christmas arrangements for Trombone Quartet complete with a cover page and index.  These are all performance oriented pieces, not for carol sing-along.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/trombone-mp3sEach part is sold as a separate book that may be printed double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for individual purchase.  Many of the arrangements also include optional drum kit parts (available free with any purchase from vangulk.john@gmail.com)Part 1 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 2 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 3 - Trombone (Bass, Tenor, Treble)Part 4 - Bass Trombone (Bass), Eb Bass (Treble), Bb Bass (Treble)For a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.comSingle Page QuartetsDeck the HallsDing Dong Merrily on HighGreensleevesJingle BellsOnce in Royal David's CitySweet Little Jesus BoyThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyThose Chiming BellsUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEDouble Page QuartetsAngels We Have Heard On HighCarol of the BellsGaudete -  Medieval CarolGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearMerry GentlemenNutcracker - Waltz of the FlowersO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowThe Gentlemen of Christmas.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.798647 Composed by Anton Günther. Arranged by Jörg Richter. Folk,Traditional. 6 pages. Jörg Richter #4792319. Published by Jörg Richter (A0.798647). Feieromd is one of the most famous folk songs of the Erzgebirge wich are mountains in East Germany on the Czech border. It was written by the folk poet Anton Günther in 1903.The text written in typical Erzgebirge dialect is widely used in many terms. The author Anton Günther himself wrote the title first Feieromd, later Feierohmd, and smoothed it for the book edition of his songs ultimately to Feierobnd.The song deals with the closing time. The stanzas describe the environment and how it feels (from: Wikipedia)

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.534105 Composed by Jacques Offenbach. Arranged by Paul Wehage. Opera,Romantic Period. 45 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #3113255. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.534105). The Children's Maid is a one-act comic opera about a maid who has two suitors, a fireman and a chimneysweep. After much hestiattion, she decides to marry the trumpet player in the Royal Guards. In the Overture, there are many military themes as well as the French traditional lullabye Do, Do, L'enfant do. A great way to begin your concert!

Piano,Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.551509 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James Guthrie, ASCAP. Halloween,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 61 pages. Jmsgu3 #5306349. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.551509). 1. Morning Mood, 2. Ase's Death, 3. Anitra's Dance, 4. In the Hall of the Mountain King   Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and Bedřich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549525 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 17 pages. Jmsgu3 #3504701. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549525). Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 9 pages, solo part: 3 pages, piano part: 4 pages. Super-famous instantly recognizable tune, not very difficult - suitable for a recital or church meditation. Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and Bedřich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is especially celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549588 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Multicultural,Romantic Period,Standards,World. Score and part. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #3511293. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549588). Duration: ca. 2:17 Score: 10 pages, solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 5 pages. A proven audience pleaser - perfect for a recital encore! Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and Bedřich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is especially celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.    

Piano,Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549546 Composed by Edvard Grieg. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Concert,Contemporary,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. Score and part. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3506339. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549546). Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 9 pages, solo part: 3 pages, piano part: 4 pages. Super-famous instantly recognizable tune, not very difficult - suitable for a recital or church meditation. Grieg Background In the first place, Edvard Grieg (1843 –1907) was a Norwegian composer as well as a concert pianist. As a matter of fact, most music historians consider him one of the foremost Romantic era composers. Consequently, his music is part of the international standard classical repertoire. Grieg moreover used Norwegian folk music in his own compositions.  Consequently, he ushered Norwegian music to transnational consciousness. Furthermore, he forged a national musical identity for Norway. It is important to realize that he did this in a manner similar to Jean Sibelius in Finland, and BedÅ™ich Smetana in Bohemia. Legacy Grieg is especially celebrated in the city of Bergen. For example, the city has erected numerous statues depicting Grieg. Specifically, the city has named a concert hall (Grieg Hall), a music school (Grieg Academy) and a professional choir (Edvard Grieg Kor) after him. As a matter of fact, there is also a museum located at his former home in Troldhaugen. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Op. 46) Grieg wrote incidental music for the purpose of illustrating a play by Ibsen known as Peer Gynt. The play includes, in particular, the famous selection entitled, In the Hall of the Mountain King. In this composition, Grieg indeed depicts the exploits of the scoundrel, Peer Gynt. In one famous episode, for example, Peer steals a bride at her wedding. For this reason, the people chase him, but soon Peer falls, thereupon striking his skull on a boulder. He wakens forthwith in a highland bounded by angry gnomes. Consequently, the music of In the Hall of the Mountain King represents the mad gnomes taunting Peer. Therefore, each time the theme repeats it gets louder and faster. In the end, Peer surprisingly escapes from the mountain. Holberg Suite and Misc. Summary It must be remembered that Grieg originally wrote his Holberg Suite for the piano. In other words, he only later arranged it for strings. Further, Grieg composed by and large many songs with lyrics by famous writers such as Heine, Goethe, Ibsen, Hans Christian Andersen, Rudyard Kipling, and others. On balance, Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl recorded altogether Grieg’s whole piano catalog on LP in 1980. These recordings were released again on CD in 2006. In any event, Grieg himself performed and recorded the bulk of these pieces toward the end of his life.Register for free lifetime revisions and updates at www.jamesguthrie.com

Tenor Saxophone Duet Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.594039 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6535009. Published by David McKeown (A0.594039). Ding Dong Merrily on High is a much-loved Christmas carol. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Shuffle/Swing style for two Tenor Saxophones. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of Ding Dong Merrily on High first appeared in a French book of secular dance tunes during the sixteenth century. The Christmas lyrics we know and love were added much later by English composer and rector George Ratcliffe Woodward and first published in 1924. With a performance time around of three minutes, this version of Ding Dong Merrily on High is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz shuffle style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.Ding Dong Merrily on High is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in swing music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several chromatic passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played twice, with short bell-chiming intros and outros. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate or early advanced level. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Alto Saxophone Duet Alto Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.594035 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 2 scores. 4 pages. David McKeown #6534999. Published by David McKeown (A0.594035). Ding Dong Merrily on High is a much-loved Christmas carol. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Shuffle/Swing style for two Alto Saxophones. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of Ding Dong Merrily on High first appeared in a French book of secular dance tunes during the sixteenth century. The Christmas lyrics we know and love were added much later by English composer and rector George Ratcliffe Woodward and first published in 1924. With a performance time around of three minutes, this version of Ding Dong Merrily on High is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz shuffle style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.Ding Dong Merrily on High is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in swing music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several chromatic passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played twice, with short bell-chiming intros and outros. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate or early advanced level. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.972635 Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century,Contemporary,Ragtime,Standards. Score. 10 pages. James Siddons Music and Writings #3022927. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (A0.972635). These seven short pieces were composed in the early months of 1976 as imitations of some of the composers and musical styles of the early twentieth century. They were never performed or published at the time. They are useful as didactic studies for student pianists. The seven pieces areI. Intonatione In the Whole-Tone ScaleII. Prélude and Nocturne in ModesIII. An Impression of ImpressionismIV. An Imitation of Roy HarrisV. Adding Chord-Tones While Shifting MetersVI. Ragtime BitonalityVII. Diatonic Waltz Program Notes: The Intonatione In the Whole-Tone Scale recalls the Renaissance Italian musical form that evolved into the prèlude in later organ music, as well as the use of Italian forms in the atonal music of Arnold Schoenberg, and some neo-Baroque composers of the twentieth century. In contrast, the whole-tone scale is reminiscent of generally tonal composers, including Debussy. The Martial Prèlude and Nocturne in Modes recalls the many pre-twentieth century pairings of preludes with fugues and other forms. The pairing with a nocturne evokes an air of Romanticism. The Martial Prèlude is a march-like fanfare, in Lydian mode on C. The Chopinesque Nocturne is in Phrygian mode, on E flat. An Impression of Impressionism evokes some of Debussy’s Preludes pour Piano, including a suggestive title at the bottom of the page, as Debussy himself did. For the young pianist aiming to master the works of Debussy, the arpeggio patterns, block chords, and sequential motives will prove helpful as introductory exercises. An Imitation of Roy Harris was inspired by the occasion in 1976 when James Siddons heard Roy Harris speaking in person about his compositions. Siddons was impressed by Harris’ youth in Oklahoma, and how the solidity of American rural life shaped Harris’ symphonic music. When taking questions at the end of the lecture, a young composer asked Harris about his creative methods when composing music. Well, Harris responded, You don’t pull up a potato just to see if its growing. Adding Chord-Tones While Shifting Meters is a technical exercise that is nonetheless fun to listen to, and fun to play. A student pianist should be asked to analyze the harmony in this piece, and to describe what shifts are taking place when the musical meter (as well as phrasing and rhythm patterns) change. The echoes of Stravinsky and Bartók should be apparent to the listener and pianist. Ragtime was not regarded as art music of the same caliber as Stravinsky and Schoenberg, or even Copland and Gershwin, until the 1970s. The inclusion of ragtime in these seven pieces would not have been accepted by composers of the early twentieth century, Stravinsky excepted. Ragtime Bitonality explores how such piano music might have sounded had major composers of the 1900-1920 era taken an interest in its march-like vitality. There is even a touch of atonality! In contrast to the powerful rhythms and juxtaposed tonal relations in much early twentieth-century music, there were works by many composers that continued familiar melodic patterns and balanced forms, offering musical relief in a turbulent era in music history. The Diatonic Waltz is offered here as a quiet, peaceful conclusion to our tour of musical styles in classical music of a century ago. About the Composer: James Siddons is a composer and pianist as well as musicologist. His research guide to the music of Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu was published in 2001. For more information, see www.JamesSiddons.com