Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998878 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6383281. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998878). The Fragment series of short piano pieces was conceived for pianists of almost any standard. As suggested in the title, each piece is based on a single compositional fragment or sketch that had otherwise remained incomplete and dormant. Fragment IV is a modern-day two-part invention. The piece explores various permutations of the opening four bar subject, passed between the hands throughout. Meanwhile, a second part is created by using the initial idea in canon, or by introducing a secondary scalic subject. The work is in a ternary structure, with the opening section returning in a shortened form, and with parts swapped over, as the final part. Meanwhile, the middle section explores the initial subject in augmentation, with a varied secondary part. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for almost all standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players. Other works from the Fragment cycle are also available via Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 2 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

Digital Download SKU: A0.1471488 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Halloween,Thriller. 30 pages. Robert A. Howard #1049261. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1471488). This work aims to depict a common theme of certain pieces by some classical composers: that of deathly or devilish dances, and the like. This piece is an extended single movement structure for a mixed chamber ensemble that is an octet of oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, piano, viola, cello, and double bass. The form is divided into a series of contrasting dances (labelled as Dance, Folk Lament, Jig, Meditation, and Funeral March), all of which are interspersed with differing statements of an ostinato-based 'chorale' idea on the piano. The whole work is framed by an 'intrada', which builds the germinal motif on which the whole piece is based, characterised by semitones and fourths. Indeed, the 'devil's interval' of the augmented fourth has a particular function and significance. The piece actually ends with an 'epilogue', which features mysterious and ghostly reminiscences of the previous main sections. The title of this work also refers to the episode 'Dance of the Dead' from the 1960s cult TV series 'The Prisoner'. In part, the piece attempts to capture the mystery and atmosphere of the series, and of that specific episode. Indeed, the music's series of related but contrasting sections act almost as an original sequence of dramatic TV incidental music cues. The work is accessible to both performers and audience alike. The attached document is the full score only, with audio provided.Duration: 11 minutes 40 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Bassoon,Bells,Flute,Guitar,Hand Percussion,Trombone,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998839 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #6139311. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998839). This work is an orchestration for mixed small ensemble of a piano miniature, by the same composer (Mother and Child - also available via Sheet Music Plus). The piece is based on the common sculptural theme of the mother and child (and more specifically a wood carving of this image by Peter McGann). A five note ostinato in the bass represents the circling, rocking motion of a cradled child. The ostinato enables contrasting lines to emerge around this constant element. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for higher standard musicians, including students and the more advanced.Duration: 3 minute 15 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.881564 Composed by Robert S. Wallace, II. Arranged by RobertSWallace2. Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 5 pages. Robert Wallace, II #3099881. Published by Robert Wallace, II (A0.881564). O Come, All Ye Faithful is one of the most beloved and well known Christmas carols. In Latin and English, we have a short arrangement that will fit any occasion. 2017 Choral Contest Entry

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1409084 Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #991687. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1409084). This work is an arrangment of the solo piano piece No. 149 (of 153) from 'Mikrokosmos' by Bela Bartok (No. 2 of Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm). The piece is for a 7-part mixed chamber ensemble of oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, violin, viola, and cello. The instrumentation was originally for single string players, though multiple players can be used. The arrangement aims to convey typical Bartokian timbres, as well as recreating Bartok's contrasting use of the piano; this is both occasionally percussive, and sometimes sustained (due to the use of the right pedal in Bartok's piano piece). This arrangement can also include a pianist playing the original piece on the piano, as the chamber ensemble doubles exaxctly. Note: this document is the full score only.Duration: 2 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.989181 Composed by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Robert C. Olivia. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop,Standards. Score and parts. 57 pages. Robert C. Olivia #594853. Published by Robert C. Olivia (A0.989181). This arrangement was written for Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey. The orchestration is very light allowing the singers to work above the texture of the orchestra. Brass is somewhat reduced. A piano vocal is contained herein. There is this same arrangement available in Db and other keys upon request to robertolivia.com.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401695 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 31 pages. Robert A. Howard #984878. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401695). This First Piano Sonata is in three movements. The work is subtitled 'Bells', as each movement explores a different aspect of ringing bell-tones, whilst avoiding any direct reference to, for example, the change-ringing of church bells, or otherwise. The first movement (Chimes) suggests aspects of sonata form, with a ricochet-rhythm first theme based on fifths, and a lyrical second subject. In the ternary form second movement (Requiescat), funereal bells toll and peal in cycles of textural thickening and thinning. The final movement is a relentless perpetual movement of parallel chords and hemiolas, passing through a giant circle of fifths, in the vague manner of a carillon.Duration: 24 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998873 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6383261. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998873). The Fragment series of short piano pieces was conceived for pianists of almost any standard. As suggested in the title, each piece is based on a single compositional fragment or sketch that had otherwise remained incomplete and dormant. Fragment I uses a simple minor key chorale that features a descending bass line. This poignant chord sequence was later used and developed in the composer's 2020 anthem God So Loved the World (also available via Sheet Music Plus). In Fragment I this idea is repeated with textural variation, ascending in pitch, before a dramatic silence. The piece concludes with a further statement of the sequence, now finally with an added melody. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for almost all standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players. Other works from the Fragment cycle are also available via Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398873 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,A Cappella,Advent,Christmas,Classical. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #982146. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1398873). This work is an unaccompanied two-part choral setting of the famous poem by Christina Rossetti. It features a 3-verse structure (mirroring the text), with coda. The piece builds up throughout, as an attempt 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. This essentially appears as a single line in the first verse, becoming a two-part canon (by one bar) in the second verse, and finally a two-part canon (by half a bar) in the third verse. The imitative coda leads to ultimate resolution at the end. The work is highly accessible, and is designed for performance by good SA choirs, able to effectively sustain such unaccompanied singing. Versions for SATB choir, and for solo voice (both unaccompanied), 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.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.881610 Composed by Robert S. Wallace, II. Arranged by RobertSWallace2. 20th Century,Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 20 pages. Robert Wallace, II #6021479. Published by Robert Wallace, II (A0.881610). The 8 arrangements in this album reflect quieter settings suitable for silent prayer and meditation.

Horn - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998773 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Holiday. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #5868817. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998773). This piece is an arrangement of a short work for handbells (also available in a one hand piano version), originally written as a centenary tribute to the great American composer Aaron Copland (born 1900). The work makes a brief reference to Copland's famous 'Fanfare for the Common Man' before developing its own sense of line. Harmonies are created by sustaining melodic notes in the manner of bells. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for higher standard horn players, including students and the more advanced. The handbell, and the one hand piano versions of this work are available for purchase via Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1404787 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Chamber,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #987851. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1404787). This Carol deliberately references early music in its style and character. A catchy, rocking, folk-like melody in compound time is harmonised with alternating minor/major tonality, false relations, and a striding bass line. The anonymous text is from the 15th century. This flexible version is for solo or unison voices, with piano/organ/keyboard and 4 instrumental parts. This document is the score only.Duration: 2 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Instrumental Solo,Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1410578 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,New Age,Religious. Individual part. 6 pages. Robert A. Howard #992998. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1410578). This work for solo organ aims to recreate the atmosphere of a vigil. Concepts of watching, waiting, meditating, and remembering are all associated with the various forms of 'vigils' that have and do exist worldwide. The piece is based on 8 ascending and varied cycles of a 9-bar added-note chord sequence and theme. Only the white notes are used, in the modal aeolian scale (A-A), within a slow, reverential tempo. There is an aspect of symmetry roughly about the centre, or apex of the work; dynamics and rhythmic complexity increase until the central variation, before receding until a quiet, reflective ending and quasi resolution.Duration: 6 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408403 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,New Age. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #990982. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1408403). Critical Mass is a sculptural installation by Antony Gormley (1995), which as been displayed at Tate St. Ives, Cornwall. It consists of multiple iron casts of the artist's body, in various poses. These are randomly distributed around the gallery space. This flexibly scored piece is a musical reflection of this artwork, in 6 sections (labelled A-F), for any mixed ensemble, with an untuned percussion part (F). Rhythms and pitch material remain similar throughout. However, following an initial solo statement (A), the texture is continually varied within the context of multiple free canons (B-E). The piece concludes with a conventionally notated and conducted unison section (in octaves), as the work comes full circle (F). Note: this document is the full score (with transpositions indicated). No audio track is provided here due to the considerable flexibility and variability of performances. The original score 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