String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1011231

Composed by Matt Schwarz. Classical,Contemporary,Rock,World. Score and parts. 40 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #5720105. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1011231).

A new string quartet in the classical style, with heavy metal and gypsy violin influences.  Rather than follow new music trends in classical music, the composer's aim was to create something influenced by the music he likes - Beethoven, Vivaldi, European folk music, and heavy metal.  Instead of (to some, unpleasant-sounding) extended techniques, dissonant harmonies, and lack of clear rhythms and melodies, Schwarz has modernized his classical music with driving rhythms and harmony guitar influences of heavy metal, while still attempting to feature elements of true classical music such as counterpoint, development, chamber music dialogue, and forms such as sonata-allegro, scherzo, and rondo.  Something you can enjoy at first listen but still get more out of with repeated attention.

Flute,Harp,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1174114

By Schwarz Matthew H. By Matthew H Schwarz. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 12 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #774278. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1174114).

A four-minute haunting duet for flute and harp.  Generally modal/melodic accessible music.  There are some more advanced rhtyhms and high passages in the flute, and Bach-like runs in the harp that will require practice for intermediate musicians.  

The flute goes from low C to the B an octave above the treble cleff (but, only one 3-measure passage goes above the D above the treble cleff).

The harp part can be played on a pedal harp or, with a little effort, on a lever harp.  It starts in two flats, there's a middle section with F#s (with time to switch levers - the sheet music indicates some bass notes that can be skipped to flip levers), and the end adds Ab (which will require two levers flipped by reaching over with the right hand - unusual, but not too awkward with practice).  The lowest note in the harp is the G below the bass cleff (however, all notes below the bass cleff are octave doublings and could be ignored on a smaller harp), and the highest is the D above the treble cleff.

Composed by Matt Schwarz. 21st Century, Contemporary Classical, Neo-Classical. Individual Part. 3 pages. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (S0.227007). - Individual Part - 21st Century,Contemporary Classical,Neo-Classical - Matthew H Schwarz

Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1162331

By Matthew H Schwarz. By Matthew H Schwarz. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Rock,Video Game. 31 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #762689. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1162331).

A 3-1/2 minute piece written to showcase a 5-piece guitar ensemble.  This was written for classical guitars, but playable on steel-string or electric with pick.   A fun piece that evokes the ominous atmosphere of a fantasy dungeon adventure, influenced by Spanish classical guitar and maybe a touch of heavy metal.  Melodies and ideas are traded between the guitarists for stereo/antiphonal fun.

There are some challenging fast runs, but having five guitars means each part plays a melody or chord, so there's little multi-part playing for any individual.  Due to fitting in five voices, there are some passsages up to the 12th fret.  Parts include suggested fret positions and chord names for full chords.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1384330

By Matthew H Schwarz. By Matthew H Schwarz. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Folk,New Age. 7 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #968645. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1384330).

A lovely quartet for flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, and bassoon written in the style of Renaissance counterpoint.  3 page score (1 page parts), about 2 minutes in duration.  

This was written while I was studying 16th Century counterpoint, and I thought it was so nice I arranged it for woodwind quartet.  Do to the nature of the style, each part has only about an octave range, there's only a few accidentals, and the rhythms aren't too complicated.  The main challenges for the less advanced musician would be the slow pace in 4/2 time and the long flowing phrases.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1384421

By Matthew H Schwarz. By Matthew H Schwarz. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 27 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #968695. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1384421).

A five-minute wind quartet with a mostly tonal/melodic style and a propulsive rhythm, influenced a little by 70s progressive rock.  The main challenges are sections in 5/4 and 6/4 with triplet figures and trills, but no extended techniques.

Cello,Flute,Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1168147

By Matthew H Schwarz. By Matthew H Schwarz. Chamber,Classical,Folk,Rock. 26 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #768498. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1168147).

A 4:30-minute trio for flute, guitar, and cello, The Quest mixes folk, rock, and classical influences in a tonal/popular-rooted style.  The melodic, folky introduction leads to a mysterious interlude, and the piece ends with a wild section in 10/8.  The overall feel is of a fantasy quest - a peaceful ride through the countryside, sinister danger, and an exciting escape with the treasure.

The guitar has some wild arpeggios in the final 10/8 section and some challenging chromatic passages in the mysterious middle section, the flute and cello are mostly melodic and not too hard (although the fast 10/8 section will require a little skill or practice). 

Light amplification on the guitar will help it stand out against the louder cello!

Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368601

By Irish Traditional. By Turlough O'carolan. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Baroque,Celtic,Folk,Irish. Score. 1 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #952967. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1368601).

A lovely melody written by Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), transcribed from an old field recording of an Irish pub harpist and arranged for harp by Matthew H Schwarz.

Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368588

By Irish. By Traditional. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Celtic,Folk,Irish. Score. 1 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #952954. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1368588).

A lively Irish reel arranged for harp by Matthew H Schwarz.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368617

By Irish. By Traditional. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Celtic,Folk,Irish. Score. 1 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #952987. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1368617).

A lively Irish set dance (sometimes identified as a hornpipe) arranged for harp by Matthew H Schwarz.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1368606

By Irish. By Traditional. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Celtic,Folk,Irish. Score. 1 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #952974. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1368606).

A lively Irish hornpipe arranged for harp by Matthew H Schwarz.

Flute Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1011234

Composed by Matthew H Schwarz. Arranged by Matt Schwarz. Contemporary,Folk,Rock. Individual part. 3 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #6891151. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1011234).

A fun and energetic 4-Minute flute solo, inspired by the playing of Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull).  It covers the three Bs:  there's a lively, Baroque-sounding Bach section, a syncopated boogie section, and a Balkan inspired section in alternating 7/8 and 9/8 time signatures, all framed by a haunting, recurring slow motive.  I've written in the subdivisions of the Balkan section (e.g. 2+2+3+2) to help navigate the challenging time signatures.  Listening to the demo should help with the syncopated and Balkan sections - they are easier to feel than read for many.

Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1498593

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Celtic,Irish. Score. 1 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #1074891. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1498593).

A traditional Irish hornpipe, melody transcribed from an old Irish pub field recording.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1498549

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Matthew H Schwarz. Celtic,Irish. Score. 2 pages. Matthew H Schwarz #1074847. Published by Matthew H Schwarz (A0.1498549).

A slow, pretty harp version of the Irish reel Star of Munster with acoustic-folk guitar inspired bass.