Piano Trio - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998838 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. 17 pages. Robert A. Howard #6139329. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998838). This piano trio is a single 9-minute movement. The title, Trinity, refers to various uses of the number 3 within the piece. This includes 3 instruments, 3 main sections, the rhythmic interplay of the dotted crotchet pulse (of 3 quavers) in the prevailing 12/8 time signature (with hemiolas), and the use of 3 (and its multiples) in the creation of core material. The work creates memorable motifs which are used in various other melodic and harmonic permutations, as well as in cycles of layered texturing. Trinity's overall structure actually refers to a palindromic form, as earlier sections return towards the end, truncated and in reverse order, thus bringing the piece full circle. The religious symbolism implied in the title may be said to have influenced some rather 'mystical' and 'otherworldly' harmonies and textures. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for higher standard musicians, including students and the more advanced. Duration: 8 minute 55 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089744 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #693951. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089744). This is the second in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This particular piece is based on a 7-bar ground bass (rising a minor third each time), that features considerable textural variation on each cycle, and culminates in a 3-part canon. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players. Other works from the Sketch cycle, as well as the complete set, are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407270 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Holiday. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #989943. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1407270). Carousel is flexibly scored in up to seven instrumental parts. The piece attempts to evoke the motion and momentum of a fairground merry-go-round. This work is texturally cumulative as each of the 7 parts is added in turn, in crescendo, until the whole ensemble is playing and repeating, in a series of contrasting, but related musical figures. The simplicity of the piece's concept belies the increasing complexity of the music. Note: this document is the score (includes transpositions). The set is also available by searching via the COMA Music Library. No audio track is provided due to the flexibility and variability of the work.Duration: Variable.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Organ - Digital Download SKU: A0.881569 Composed by Robert S. Wallace, II. Arranged by RobertSWallace2. 20th Century,Christian,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Robert Wallace, II #3569363. Published by Robert Wallace, II (A0.881569). A set of variations for use at every wedding based on the well-known wedding hymn O Perfect Love.

Choral Choir,Choral,SA Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401784 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christian,Contemporary,Praise and Worship,Sacred. 10 pages. Robert A. Howard #984969. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401784). This catchy two-part version of the original three-part anthem with accompaniment, sets a text by Revd Canon Dr Gordon Giles, and was composed for the 2022 RSCM Harold Smart Anthem Competition. The work plays with alternating A minor and A major tonalities, with three verses exploring textural variation in the choral parts. The imitative recurring chorus is also varied on each return. The coda gradually builds in dynamics, texture and pitch, in setting repetitions of the word 'Amen', leading to the final A minor climax. This anthem is also available in versions for solo voice, and for three-part choir, both with accompaniment, as well as a piano solo version titled 'Lauda', all from SMP.Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408422 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,New Age. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #991006. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1408422). Promenade II a flexibly scored, open form, improvisatory version of the original Promenade piece for full orchestra, based on the same musical material. This second piece features 21 separate musical 'blocks' (labelled A-U). These are to be allocated to the available musical instruments. The blocks can be freely stated and repeated, in an improvisatory manner, as players sensitively respond to the changing texture during the course of a performance. Full playing instructions are given on the score. Note: the document provided is the full score (with indicated transpositions). No audio track is provided due to the considerably flexibility and variability of performances. The original version is available via a search of the COMA Music Library.Duration: Variable.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Bassoon Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998889 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Individual part. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #6496061. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998889). This is a set of three solo bassoon works. The first piece, Pierrot, develops the notion of 'line'. It explores various facets of the instrument (as in the more complex nature of Pierrot's Commedia Dell'Arte character). The piece features a serial 'note-row' procedure but in a relaxed manner, more akin to Berg than either Schoenberg or Webern. The second piece, Folk Lament, alludes to a folk idiom by using modality (characterised by the flattened seventh degree of the scale) within a sonata form structure. The two main themes give a broad feel of being improvised and, particularly in the case of the second subject, includes composed-out forms of folk-like ornamentation. The final piece, The Clown, employs bluesy inflections, an irregular time signature (5/4) and a clear rondo structure. Varied repetitions of the main, jaunty theme, alternate with contrasting episodes in related keys, one of which is even a derivation of the 12-bar Blues. The set is highly accessible and suitable for more advanced bassoonists including students and professionals. Each movement within this set is also available to purchase individually via Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 8 minutes 40 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Medium-High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398881 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,A Cappella,Advent,Christmas,Classical. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #982155. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1398881). This work is an unaccompanied solo voice setting of the famous poem by Christina Rossetti. It features a 3-verse structure (mirroring the text), with coda. The piece attempts to depict the increasing sense of abundant love, referred to in the text. The main melodic material is deliberately simple and rather folk/chant-like. The work is highly accessible, and is designed for performance by good solo singers, able to effectively sustain such unaccompanied singing. Versions for SATB choir, and for SA choir (both unaccompanied), are also available via Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 3 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998892 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Religious. Score. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #6572655. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998892). Ascension was originally conceived as a wind quintet. This second version was arranged for solo piano. This music gradually ascends in pitch, though a central chorale section suggests a deeper, religious meaning of ascent. The work conveys a 'procession' in which couples, represented by the dominant two-part texture, gradually make their way upwards. Crowds line the route. The scene evokes Christ's ascent to the crucifixion. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for more advanced pianists, including students and professionals. Duration: 7 minutes 45 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401789 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Praise & Worship. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #984974. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401789). This work is a solo piano version of the original three-part choral anthem with accompaniment, that set a text by Revd Canon Dr Gordon Giles, and was composed for the 2022 RSCM Harold Smart Anthem Competition. This piano version plays with alternating A minor and A major tonalities, with three verses exploring forms of textural variation. The imitative recurring chorus is also varied on each return. The coda gradually builds in dynamics, texture and pitch, leading to the final A minor climax. This work is also available in versions for three-part choir, for SA choir, and for solo/unison voices, all with accompaniment, from SMP.Duration: 3 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Organ - Digital Download SKU: A0.881595 Composed by Robert S. Wallace, II. Arranged by RobertSWallace2. 20th Century. Score. 2 pages. Robert Wallace, II #3581981. Published by Robert Wallace, II (A0.881595). A whimsical arrangement of the holiday tune with a surprize ending you will enjoy!

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1405940 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 9 pages. Robert A. Howard #988987. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1405940). This piece was inspired by the small bronze sculpture by Henry Moore titled 'Three-Way Piece'. This artwork has three similar but slightly different sides to it. This evokes a musical equivalent similar to Satie's Gymnopedies. The piece attempts to capture these concepts, for example by using the number three in various ways. This involves a predilection for three-part harmony, and an overall structure of three cycles, varied on each statement. Note: this document is the score only. The full set of parts (and score) are available via a search of the COMA Music Library.Duration: 3 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998841 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Standards. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #6139319. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998841). This piece was a originally a Gloria for 4 voices (counter-tenor, 2 tenors & baritone) and is based on the only remaining fragment from a 'Gloria super da gaudiorum premia' by John Dunstaple. This brass quartet version exploits the chorale aspects of the work and uses much imitation and occasional instrumental doublings. The work is named 'Introit' for optional use as an opening piece, but also reflects the use of the Dunstaple Gloria fragment. The latter appears in each part at some point, with all remaining material being the composer's own, within a set of free variations. Introit also explores regularly changing time signatures. The piece is accessible and is appropriate for higher standard musicians, including students and the more advanced. Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998834 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Folk,Standards. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #6134577. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998834). This miniature for string trio is a study in line and unison writing, across the three string parts. Its title comes from the character and form of the piece. Scherzetto explores the use of the octatonic scale in the manner of Bela Bartok, developing small motifs based on the semitone-tone scale. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of string player, including students and the more advanced. Duration: 1 minute 15 secondsRegistered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089741 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #693948. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089741). This is the first in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This particular piece has a slow introductory feel, with a rising added-note chord sequence alongside a descending bass line, in crescendo. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players. Other works from the Sketch cycle, as well as the complete set, are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 1 minute 15 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk