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: A0.1407282 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Wedding. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #989959. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1407282). This flexibly scored work is an SATB choral piece, with exact instrumental doubling in four parts. It sets a famous sonnet by William Shakespeare. The work develops a series of memorable motifs as it delicately expresses the inherently 'musical' text. Vocal lines are carefully designed to be singable, and pitches can be obtained with relative ease (aided by the instrumental doublings). The piece is appropriate for most standards and size of 4-part choir and instrumentalists, and was composed with good amateur performers in mind. Note: this document is the score only. The complete set of (instrumental) parts, with score, is available via a search for the COMA Music Library. The work can be performed by SATB voices only, and there is a score available from SMP entitiled 'Music to Hear (Unaccompanied SATB Version)'.Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998879 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #6480941. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998879). 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 VI is the final piece in this six-movement piano cycle (though Fragments may be performed separately). The work's main middle section bears some similarity in tone and mood to the first piece in the cycle, Fragment I. Fragment VI is slightly more technically challenging than the previous movements. It has an arch form whereby the two, slow, initial introductory sections return in reverse order as the conclusion. The extended centrepiece section cumulatively builds in texture, dynamics, and tension, and is a set of modal variations over a 4-bar descending ground bass. 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: 4 minutes 10 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Brass Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1399327 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Patriotic. 6 pages. Robert A. Howard #982611. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1399327). This short fanfare was written at the time of the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023. It is scored for a brass quartet of two Bb trumpets, one French horn in F, and one trombone. As the title suggests, the piece explores a series of fanfare-like musical canons, within a simple ternary form shape. The pitch material is based exclusively on the notes of the extended triad (or arpeggio). The work is highly accessible, and can be performed by more advanced players.Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Choral,Mixed Chorus Choir,Choral - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1403284 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,New Age,Thriller. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #986476. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1403284). 'Timanfaya' is an experimental, open form text piece. It was conceived for any voices, though instruments can be used in addition. The score provides instructions and options for the performers, as well as an extended text from an eye-witness account of the volcanic eruptions in the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Essentially, perfomers are free to create a (quasi) improvised piece, using the given text as they wish (for example, in full or in extract; with or without narrator; etc.). It is suggested that the work can even be used in a workshop context with performers, or even other composers, contributing musical material. All performers make use of the text-based 'score' provided. There is no audio track provided due to the potenital variation of performance types.Duration: variable.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1405932 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Film/TV. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #988973. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1405932). This work is flexibly scored in four instrumental parts. It evokes an imaginary film scene that gradually builds in tension, from a single, simple melody. Parts are gradually added as the texture thickens, pitch rises, and dynamics increase. The opening theme recurs in variation, including by adding harmonies created through symmetry. The piece reaches a climactic conclusion at the very end. Note: this document is the full score only. A full set of parts (with the score) is available by searching via the COMA Music Library.Duration: 3 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

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

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089751 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #693958. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089751). This is the seventh in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This particular piece is a varied repetition of the opening movement (thus framing the cycle), with the initial chord sequence now arpeggiated, and with a fuller texture. 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, including the complete set, are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088820 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Folk,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #693033. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1088820). This piece is an original arrangement based on the wistful English folk melody 'Barbara Allen'. It takes the form of a 7-verse carol, with introduction and coda. The piano weaves a set of characterful textural variations on the folk tune, with each verse being linked by a 2-bar 'turnaround'. The work explores aspects of both major and minor tonality, as well as modality (with the characteristic flattened seventh), thus working within and around the given folk idiom. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players. The unison, 2-part SA and 4-part SATB versions of this piece by the same composer, are also available via Sheet Music Plus. Duration: 4 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1471108 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Christian,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #1048747. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1471108). 'May You Always Be Joyful' sets a biblical text from the New Testament (Philippians 4:4-9, in the New International Version). This setting is presented here in a version for solo mezzo-soprano voice and piano. The piece aims to give appropriate musicial expression to the text. Several key ideas, motifs and chords recur, and are juxtaposed in a mosaic-like manner. The piece focuses on harmonies with added augmented fourths, reminiscent of Messiaen, in an attempt to express joy or even ecstasy. The influence of Berio (Folksongs) can be seen in the doubling, colouring, and sustaining of the vocal line by the piano, creating an 'accidental' form of harmony, as well as supporting the singer. The piece is appropriate for most standards of singer and pianist. The original version of this work, for solo mezzo soprano, wind quintet and piano, is also available from Sheet Music Plus.Duration: 5 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998853 Composed by Robert A. Howard. Contemporary,Standards. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #6205913. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998853). 'Klee's Sketchbook' is based on the work of the Swiss-born artist Paul Klee. The piece is graphically notated throughout, referring explicitly to Klee's various notions of taking a 'line on a walk'. In this work, lines are presented in a variety of labelled forms and combinations, including the active, static (passive), angular and shadowing. The score indicates the basic outline of instrumental contours on staves, thus always implying certain pitches. However, many elements, such as dynamics and durations (and exact pitches), are left for the performer to determine. The work remains accessible for the listener and is appropriate for most standards of string player, including students and professionals.Variable durationRegistered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089745 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #693952. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089745). This is the third in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This particular piece explores the whole range of the piano in varied statements of a 10-bar semiquaver toccata theme, featuring canons and a superimposed scotch-snap idea. 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: 2 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Bassoon,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1401689 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score and part. 10 pages. Robert A. Howard #984859. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1401689). 'Invocation and Dance' begins with an introductory summons call from the bassoon (with piano chords), outlining the irregular metre feature of the whole work. Then follows the main dance section, in ternary form. Its main A section material centres around C (which returns with variation towards the end), and consists of a jaunty 7/8 bassoon theme, accompanied by unsettled piano harmonies. The contrasting central B section, in the dominant key, continues to explore irregular metre with 'hiccups' in the rhythm, as piano 'oom cha' chords support a bassoon melody based mainly on fourths. The opening invocation call recurs in slight variation at the end to bring the work full circle. Note: the score provided also serves as the piano part.Duration: 5 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089746 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #693953. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089746). This is the fourth in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This cumulative four-section piece gradually descends in pitch by alternating hands in a minimalist build up of motifs, each followed by a chordal refrain. 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 45 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1405126 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Thriller. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #988154. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1405126). This work derives material from the first 'Alla Campana' piece, also available via SMP. Alla Campana II is flexibly scored in up to 5 instrumental parts and consists of a sequence of related bell-like tones. It was originally conceived for outdoor performance and can serve as a fanfare-type work. There is further flexibility in the number of repetitions performers choose to make, and whether to be spatially separated or not. There is also choice concerning whether to follow the suggested procedure of varying cumulative combinations of parts, on each repeat, thus resulting in a textural increase throughout the performance. The document provided is the full score only.Duration: Variable.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk