Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.862440 Composed by Michael Bomier. Classical,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Michael Butkus-Bomier #2007233. Published by Michael Butkus-Bomier (A0.862440). The prelude was not a major form in the Classical period, so I have tried to write a prelude, in an unusual key, that uses some of the characteristic musical elements of the time, and has a highly concentrated sonata-form as its structure, while still keeping to the single-idea concept of a true prelude. Syncopation and dotted rhythms throughout. Gb rather than F# so the modulation is to Bb minor, and not A# minor! Ouch... The tempo is sprightly, without being rushed or frantic. Approximate time is 2 mins, 15-30 secs. The complete set of 24 preludes is being made available as single titles here on www.SheetMusicPlus.com They cover every style, from medieval modality through Baroque, Classsical, early and Late Romanticism, into Impressionism, modernism and abstraction. We are past the halfway mark, 11 more to go! MBB.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1470249 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Romantic Period,Wedding. 9 pages. RayThompsonMusic #1047995. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1470249). Chopin wrote a number of preludes for piano solo. His cycle of 24 Preludes, Op. 28, covers all major and minor keys.In addition, Chopin wrote three other preludes: a prelude in C? minor, Op. 45; a piece in A? major from 1834; and an unfinished piece in E? minor. These are sometimes referred to as Nos. 25, 26, and 27, respectively.This is no 4 in E minor Largo This piece was played at the composer's funeral on organ. It consists of a slow melody in the right hand* that prolongs tonic resolution and repeated block chords in the left hand that descend chromatically.It is quite short- 25 bars.It is arranged here for wind quintet.Transposed from E minor into F minor to assist  players.*The Melody is given to the clarinet.Check out my Chopin arrangements of some of his other Preludes (including Raindrop) and of Nocturne No.2.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1472684 Composed by Frederic Chopin. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Romantic Period,Wedding. 8 pages. RayThompsonMusic #1050338. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1472684). Chopin wrote a number of preludes for piano solo. His cycle of 24 Preludes, Op. 28, covers all major and minor keys.In addition, Chopin wrote three other preludes: a prelude in C? minor, Op. 45; a piece in A? major from 1834; and an unfinished piece in E? minor. These are sometimes referred to as Nos. 25, 26, and 27, respectively.This is no 20 in C minorIt is very short - 13 barsArranged here for wind quintetunlike other arrangements you may find, I made the decision to give the first 4 bars.which on the piano  are played low down, to the clarinet, horn and bassoon. This gives the ooening a darker moodier feel.Check out my other Chopin arrangements of some of his Preludes (including Raindrop) and of Nocturne No.2.Arranged wind quintet.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.966295 Composed by David F Golightly and David F Golightly. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional. 46 pages. Modrana Music Publishers Ltd #2999343. Published by Modrana Music Publishers Ltd (A0.966295). Five pieces for clarinet quartet, three b flat clarinet parts and one Bass clarinet part. The pieces are part of a series of volumes of Preludes and Fugues the composer has produced in this traditional medium. There are three volumes for solo piano of seven preludes and fugues in each volume, with another five volumes planned for the future. The musical codes referred to in the title are a compositional technique used by the composer to structure and identify emotive coherence. The parts are only for the advanced player and each part is of equal technical requirement. Prelude No1 Sostenuto.  Duration of the complete set approximately twelve minutes.Fugue No 1 Moderato. Prelude No 2 Leggiero. Fugue No 2 Con umore Burlesco Fugue No 3 Con umore.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,English Horn,Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1409225 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Daniel Kaplan. Baroque,Chamber,Classical. 27 pages. Daniel Kaplan #991865. Published by Daniel Kaplan (A0.1409225). Arrangement by Daniel Kaplan for woodwind quintet of Mozart's Prelude and Fugue No. 3 from his Six Preludes and Fugues for String Trio, K.404a. This is an original prelude by Mozart plus his arrangement (in F major) of the Fugue in F# major by J.S. Bach, BWV 882 (from Book 2 of the Well Tempered Clavier). Mozart wrote this to play at the Sunday musicales of Baron van Swieten in Vienna, who insisted that all participants perform music of Bach or Handel. Kaplan is engaged in a project to make classics from other genres available to woodwind players and has also arranged several other great works for this ensemble. The woodwind quintet is especially well suited for contrapuntal music since the distinctive tone colors of the wind instruments bring out the contrapuntal lines and make them clearer to the listener.Note that all six preludes and all six fugues from this work are also available as a single purchase on this website. This third Prelude and Fugue is being made available here for those who would rather buy one prelude and fugue at a time.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,English Horn,Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1410908 Composed by W.A. Mozart, W.F. Bach. Arranged by Daniel Kaplan. Baroque,Chamber,Classical. 38 pages. Daniel Kaplan #993299. Published by Daniel Kaplan (A0.1410908). Arrangement by Daniel Kaplan for woodwind quintet of Mozart's Prelude and Fugue No. 6 from his Six Preludes and Fugues for String Trio, K.404a. This is an original Mozart prelude plus his arrangement of the dramatic and forceful Fugue VIII from Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's Huit Fugues Sans Pédale, F.31 (Wilhelm Friedemann was J.S. Bach's eldest son). Mozart wrote this to play at the Sunday musicales of Baron van Swieten in Vienna, who insisted that all participants play music of Bach or Handel. Kaplan is engaged in a project to make classics from other genres available to woodwind players and has also arranged several other great works for this ensemble. The woodwind quintet is especially well suited for contrapuntal music since the distinctive tone colors of the wind instruments bring out the contrapuntal lines and make them clearer to the listener.Note that all six preludes and all six fugues from this work are also available as a single purchase on this website. This sixth Prelude and Fugue is being made available here for those who would rather buy one prelude and fugue at a time.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,English Horn,Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408798 Composed by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach. Arranged by Daniel Kaplan. 19th Century,Baroque,Chamber,Classical. 27 pages. Daniel Kaplan #991398. Published by Daniel Kaplan (A0.1408798). Arrangement by Daniel Kaplan for woodwind quintet of Mozart's Prelude and Fugue No. 2 from his Six Preludes and Fugues for String Trio, K.404a. This is an original prelude by Mozart plus his arrangement (in G minor) of the Fugue in F# minor by J.S. Bach, BWV 883 (from Book 2 of the Well Tempered Clavier). Mozart wrote this to play at the Sunday musicales of Baron van Swieten in Vienna, who insisted that all participants perform music of Bach or Handel. Kaplan is engaged in a project to make classics from other genres available to woodwind players and has also arranged several other great works for this ensemble. The woodwind quintet is especially well suited for contrapuntal music since the distinctive tone colors of the wind instruments bring out the contrapuntal lines and make them clearer to the listener.Note that all six preludes and all six fugues from this work are also available as a single purchase on this website. This first Prelude and Fugue is being made available here for those who would rather buy one prelude and fugue at a time.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,English Horn,Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408729 Composed by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach. Arranged by Daniel Kaplan. 19th Century,Baroque,Chamber,Classical. 30 pages. Daniel Kaplan #991327. Published by Daniel Kaplan (A0.1408729). Arrangement by Daniel Kaplan for woodwind quintet of Mozart's Prelude and Fugue No. 1 from his Six Preludes and Fugues for String Trio, K.404a. This is an original prelude by Mozart plus his arrangement of the Fugue in D minor by J.S. Bach, BWV 853 (from Book 1 of the Well Tempered Clavier). Mozart wrote this to play at the Sunday musicales of Baron van Swieten in Vienna, who insisted that all participants perform music of Bach or Handel. Kaplan is engaged in a project to make classics from other genres available to woodwind players and has also arranged several other great works for this ensemble. The woodwind quintet is especially well suited for contrapuntal music since the distinctive tone colors of the wind instruments bring out the contrapuntal lines and make them clearer to the listener.Note that all six preludes and all six fugues from this work are also available as a single purchase on this website. This first Prelude and Fugue is being made available here for those who would rather buy one prelude and fugue at a time.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1304208 Composed by Alan Bullard. 21st Century,Classical,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Colne Edition / BullardMusic #893768. Published by Colne Edition / BullardMusic (A0.1304208). Alan Bullard's Prelude No 8 is a set piece for Trinity College London Grade 7 Piano exam. Printed in the TCL exam book for 2021-23, it now continues to be valid as an alternative piece for the exams from 2024 onwards.Selected from Bullard's Twelve or Thirteen Preludes for Piano, Set One (major keys), also available from this site, this prelude is a lively and rhythmic study in changing time-signatures in which the quaver remains constant throughout, leading to a freely shaped arpeggio followed by a throw-away ending.A YouTube search will find several recordings, and the one linked to here is the composer's own. There is also an orchestral version, made by the composer, to be found on YouTube.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1353485 Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Contest,Festival,Historic,Romantic Period. 36 pages. Jmsgu3 #938223. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1353485). The Significance of Mendelssohn's Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, lies in its role in developing the organ repertoire and reflecting Mendelssohn's compositional style. The work, written in 1837, consists of three preludes and fugues for organ. Here are some critical aspects of its significance: Mendelssohn's compositional style: The Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, showcase Mendelssohn's unique style, characterized by a combination of Romantic expressiveness and Classical form. This style is evident in the structure, harmony, and melodic content.  Influence of J.S. Bach: Mendelssohn's Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, are heavily influenced by the style of J.S. Bach, a composer Mendelssohn greatly admired. This influence can be seen in the pieces' counterpoint, harmonic language, and formal structure. Pedal technique: In Op. 37, Mendelssohn composed independent pedal parts that reveal a thorough understanding of the role of the pedals in organ music. For the first time, he composed pedal passages that required more than minimal competency, demonstrating his skill in writing for the organ. Expansion of the organ repertoire: Mendelssohn was an accomplished organist and wrote dozens of works for the instrument. The Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, contribute to expanding the organ repertoire and demonstrate Mendelssohn's mastery of the medium. Historical context: The Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, were written when Mendelssohn was also working on his Six Sonatas, Op. 65. This period of productivity and exploration of the organ medium further highlights the significance of Op. 37 in Mendelssohn's compositional output. In summary, Mendelssohn's Preludes and Fugues, Op. 37, are significant to music history due to their reflection of Mendelssohn's compositional style, influence by J.S. Bach, innovative pedal technique, contribution to the organ repertoire, and historical context within Mendelssohn's compositional output.

Organ: 3-staff - Moderately Advanced SKU: LO.KK426 Composed by Raymond H Haan. Sacred, General, Hymn-Based Collection. Sacred Music Press #KK426. Published by Sacred Music Press (LO.KK426). UPC: 000308086416.Raymond Haan's lyrical style makes the organ sing with elegance and grace. This wealth of hymn-based music is useful for services throughout the year.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,English Horn,Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1410858 Composed by W.A. Mozart, J.S. Bach. Arranged by Daniel Kaplan. Baroque,Chamber,Classical. 40 pages. Daniel Kaplan #993249. Published by Daniel Kaplan (A0.1410858). Arrangement by Daniel Kaplan for woodwind quintet of Mozart's Prelude and Fugue No. 5 from his Six Preludes and Fugues for String Trio, K.404a. This is Mozart's arrangement of the 2nd and 3rd movements of Bach's Organ Sonata No. 2 in C minor, BWV 526. Mozart wrote this to play at the Sunday musicales of Baron van Swieten in Vienna, who insisted that all participants play music of Bach or Handel. Kaplan is engaged in a project to make classics from other genres available to woodwind players and has also arranged several other great works for this ensemble. The woodwind quintet is especially well suited for contrapuntal music since the distinctive tone colors of the wind instruments bring out the contrapuntal lines and make them clearer to the listener.Note that all six preludes and all six fugues from this work are also available as a single purchase on this website. This fifth Prelude and Fugue is being made available here for those who would rather buy one prelude and fugue at a time.

Cello,Steel Pan - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.934734 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Louis Turndick III. Baroque. 5 pages. Louis Turudich III #3918793. Published by Louis Turudich III (A0.934734). Prelude in C Major is one of several of Bach’s preludes and fugues. It is the first prelude and fugue in the first book of The Well-Tempered Clavier, a series of 48 preludes and fugues. This classic prelude is designed for the beginning student to have a better understanding to chords and their respective arpeggios. Though this simple piece is in the key of C major, it takes the listener on a journey by changing keys and finally ends back in C major.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1269692 Composed by Michael Maw. 20th Century,Classical. Score. 14 pages. Michael Maw #862201. Published by Michael Maw (A0.1269692). Composed at the age of 18, this set of four preludes for piano is dedicated to the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Opening with a march-like motif, the music shifts drastically between piercing screams of sound and quiet melancholy – reflecting Shostakovich’s tumultuous life under the dictatorship of Joseph Stalin. The second prelude opens with youthful energy which then descends into a mysterious ostinato. This builds into a thundering finish where the music shatters into a myriad of echoing fragments. Prelude No. 3 opens with calmness and serenity. The simple repeating motif grows into an agonizing climax, immediately followed by Shostakovich’s signature phrase: DSCH (D Eb C B). This causes a return back to the same peaceful opening – as if reflecting back on the past. The final prelude is a mix of incredible energy and jest, rounding out the set with a boisterous ending. Skill level: Advanced Intermediate. 14 pages.

Solo Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1185160 Composed by Simon James. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 5 pages. DML #784842. Published by DML (A0.1185160). These short Preludes for guitar are intended to illustrate a particular technical point or points. It may be either technical or compositional or both and I would have to say that I have been influenced by Tarrega’s Preludes which he wrote mostly for his students and so have called them Preludes rather than Studies. I learnt Tarrega’s pieces such as Adelita and Lagrima early in my study of the guitar and always enjoyed their nature as both technical exercises but also performance pieces. I have tried to emulate that with these pieces. The piece is written as a Fugue with two voices. The idea was to explore counterpoint on the guitar and how to handle it. The time signature is 6/8 which suits the guitar well as it gives a very lyrical feel. The first voice opens the piece with the subject and then at bar 8 the second voice enters in the bass while the first voice plays the countersubject. I have given considerable technical guidance both in fingering and the use of different strings as these pieces are intended to be instructional, if in doubt you will find all the techniques you need in my book The Art Of Accompaniment On The Guitar available from Amazon.