Piano,Soprano Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549256 Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #3473699. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549256). Flight of the Bumblebee from Korsakov's Tale of Tsar Saltan Score: 9 pages, Solo part: 3 pages, Piano accompaniment part: 3 pages. Duration: ca. 1:15 Amaze your listeners with this short but stunning recital encore! Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee Flight of the Bumblebee is, to be sure, an orchestral interlude composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan. Korsakov, of course, intended to musically portray the chaotic flying pattern of a bumblebee. Nowadays, this piece is one of the comparatively more famous classical works because it frequently appears from time to time in popular culture. In the opera, the piece appears notably at the close of Act III, Tableau 1. This is when the magic Swan-Bird, in fact, changes the Prince (the son of the Tsar) into a bee so he can fly away to visit his father. Interestingly, at this point in the drama, his father, in effect, does not know that he is alive.   Korsakov Background Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 –1908) was a uniquely famous composer from Russia. He was likewise a member of an infamous assembly of composers called The Five. Korsakov was furthermore an expert in orchestration. His correspondingly most famous orchestral compositions-Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the Scheherazade suite-are important monuments of the standard music repertoire.  Also, comparatively very important are his suites and excerpts from his 15 operas. Korsakov was moreover fond of using Russian folklore and fairy tales in his music, such as Scheherazade.  Nationalistic Style Korsakov believed, similarly to fellow outspoken composer Balakirev, in creating a nationalistic, Russia-centric style of classical music. The new style was in fact called Orientalism. It similarly relied on native Russian materials, exotic scales, and experimental harmonic, melodic and rhythmic procedures. This practice, conversely, ran counter to the developments in Western musical culture. Musical Developments Nevertheless, Korsakov developed an appreciation of Western musical techniques after he became a professor of musical composition, harmony, and orchestration at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1871. Moreover, he undertook a rigorous three-year program of self-education and mastered Western methods, incorporating them in conjunction with the influences of Mikhail Glinka and other members of The Five. His techniques of composition and orchestration were additionally enriched by his exposure to the works of Richard Wagner. Naval Service Korsakov combined his music career accordingly with a career in the Russian military. He was in the first place an officer in the Russian Navy. In due time, he was appointed as a civilian Inspector of Naval Bands. As a result, Korsakov expanded his knowledge of woodwind and brass playing, which in turn heightened his capabilities in orchestration. Legacy Korsakov in due time contributed a significant number of Russian nationalist works. He also prepared, from time to time, compositions by The Five for presentation. This brought their works straightaway into the active classical repertoire as well. He also shaped an entire generation of younger composers during his time as a music educator. Therefore, music historians consider Korsakov as the foremost engineer of what the public considers to be the Russian style of composition. He served, all in all, as a transitional figure between The Five and the classically trained composers who became the norm over time. In addition to the Russians, he forthwith influenced non-Russian composers such as Ravel, Debussy, Dukas, and Respighi.  

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549254 Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #3473685. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549254). Flight of the Bumblebee Flight of the Bumblebee is, to be sure, an orchestral interlude composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan. Of course, Korsakov intended to portray a bumblebee's chaotic flying pattern musically. Nowadays, this piece is one of the comparatively more famous classical works because it frequently appears occasionally in popular culture. The piece appears notably in the opera at the close of Act III, Tableau 1. This is when the magic Swan-Bird changes the Prince (the son of the Tsar) into a bee so he can fly away to visit his father. Interestingly, at this point in the drama, his father, in effect, does not know that he is alive. Korsakov Background Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 –1908) was a uniquely famous composer from Russia. He was likewise a member of an infamous assembly of composers called The Five. Korsakov was furthermore an expert in orchestration. His correspondingly most famous orchestral compositions- Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the Scheherazade suite- are essential monuments of the standard music repertoire.  Also comparatively very important are his suites and excerpts from his 15 operas. Korsakov used Russian folklore and fairy tales, such as Scheherazade, in his music.  Nationalistic Style Like fellow outspoken composer Balakirev, Korsakov believed in creating a nationalistic, Russia-centric style of classical music. The new style was called Orientalism. It similarly relied on native Russian materials, exotic scales, and experimental harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic procedures. This practice, conversely, ran counter to the developments in Western musical culture. Musical Developments Nevertheless, Korsakov developed an appreciation of Western musical techniques after he became a professor of musical composition, harmony, and orchestration at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1871. Moreover, he undertook a rigorous three-year program of self-education. He mastered Western methods, incorporating them with the influences of Mikhail Glinka and other members of The Five. His techniques of composition and orchestration were additionally enriched by his exposure to the works of Richard Wagner. Naval Service Korsakov combined his music career accordingly with a career in the Russian military. He was in the first place an officer in the Russian Navy. In due time, he was appointed a civilian Inspector of Naval Bands. As a result, Korsakov expanded his knowledge of woodwind and brass playing, which heightened his orchestration capabilities. Legacy In due time, Korsakov contributed a significant number of Russian nationalist works. He also prepared, occasionally, compositions by The Five for presentation. This brought their works straightaway into the active classical repertoire as well. He also shaped an entire generation of younger composers as a music educator. Therefore, music historians consider Korsakov the foremost engineer of what the public considers the Russian composition style. He served as a transitional figure between The Five and the classically trained composers who became the norm over time. In addition to the Russians, he influenced non-Russian composers such as Ravel, Debussy, Dukas, and Respighi.  

Piano,Viola - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549240 Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and part. 17 pages. Jmsgu3 #3473581. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549240). Flight of the Bumblebee from Korsakov's Tale of Tsar Saltan Score: 11 pages, Solo part: 3 pages, Piano accompaniment part: 3 pages. Duration: ca. 1:15 Amaze your listeners with this short but great recital encore! Flight of the Bumblebee Flight of the Bumblebee is, to be sure, an orchestral interlude composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan. Korsakov, of course, intended to musically portray the chaotic flying pattern of a bumblebee. Nowadays, this piece is one of the comparatively more famous classical works because it frequently appears from time to time in popular culture. In the opera, the piece appears notably at the close of Act III, Tableau 1. This is when the magic Swan-Bird, in fact, changes the Prince (the son of the Tsar) into a bee so he can fly away to visit his father. Interestingly, at this point in the drama, his father, in effect, does not know that he is alive.   Korsakov Background Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 –1908) was a uniquely famous composer from Russia. He was likewise a member of an infamous assembly of composers called The Five. Korsakov was furthermore an expert in orchestration. His correspondingly most famous orchestral compositions-Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the Scheherazade suite-are important monuments of the standard music repertoire.  Also, comparatively very important are his suites and excerpts from his 15 operas. Korsakov was moreover fond of using Russian folklore and fairy tales in his music, such as Scheherazade.  Nationalistic Style Korsakov believed, similarly to fellow outspoken composer Balakirev, in creating a nationalistic, Russia-centric style of classical music. The new style was in fact called Orientalism. It similarly relied on native Russian materials, exotic scales, and experimental harmonic, melodic and rhythmic procedures. This practice, conversely, ran counter to the developments in Western musical culture. Musical Developments Nevertheless, Korsakov developed an appreciation of Western musical techniques after he became a professor of musical composition, harmony, and orchestration at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1871. Moreover, he undertook a rigorous three-year program of self-education and mastered Western methods, incorporating them in conjunction with the influences of Mikhail Glinka and other members of The Five. His techniques of composition and orchestration were additionally enriched by his exposure to the works of Richard Wagner. Naval Service Korsakov combined his music career accordingly with a career in the Russian military. He was in the first place an officer in the Russian Navy. In due time, he was appointed as a civilian Inspector of Naval Bands. As a result, Korsakov expanded his knowledge of woodwind and brass playing, which in turn heightened his capabilities in orchestration. Legacy Korsakov in due time contributed a significant number of Russian nationalist works. He also prepared, from time to time, compositions by The Five for presentation. This brought their works straightaway into the active classical repertoire as well. He also shaped an entire generation of younger composers during his time as a music educator. Therefore, music historians consider Korsakov as the foremost engineer of what the public considers to be the Russian style of composition. He served, all in all, as a transitional figure between The Five and the classically trained composers who became the norm over time. In addition to the Russians, he forthwith influenced non-Russian composers such as Ravel, Debussy, Dukas, and Respighi.  

Piano Trio,String Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1021523 Composed by Victor Rebullida. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 34 pages. Victor Rebullida #6072941. Published by Victor Rebullida (A0.1021523). Requiem-Trío. Elegía al poeta Miguel Hernández fue compuesto por encargo del Trío Salduie, de Zaragoza (España), que lo estrenó el 30 de marzo de 2012 en esta misma ciudad.En cada uno de los cinco movimientos se asocia un verso del poeta con una parte de la Misa de Difuntos que considero relacionada en su esencia. Esta conjunción inspira el carácter de la música. En este canto en recuerdo del poeta sus versos trascienden en una espiritualidad laica y humanista.Requiem-Trio. Elegy to the poet Miguel Hernández was composed for the Trio Salduie, from Zaragoza (Spain), who premiered it on March 30, 2012 in this same city.In each of the five movements I associate a verse of the poet with a part of the Requiem Mass because I consider them essentially related. This conjunction inspires the character of the music. In this song in memory of the poet his verses transcend a lay and humanist spirituality.Miguel Hernandez (1910-1942) was a Spanish poet dead in prison after the end of the Spanish Civil War.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1262362 Composed by Sally Whitwell. 21st Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 17 pages. Sally Whitwell #855402. Published by Sally Whitwell (A0.1262362). On the morning of 2 March 2020, I finished writing the first draft of this song. It was the same morning that the New South Wales Rural Fire Service announced that for the first time since July 2019, the state was free of active bush and grass fires.At the time it felt quite euphoric. We’d been through a lot. Little did we know what was coming just a few days from then, when the Covid19 global pandemic reached our shores. It’s a virus that would kill millions across the world, and disable millions more, long term. It forced us, globally, into a kind of reckoning the like of which we had never experienced before. Non pharmaceutical controls like lockdowns, mask mandates, social distancing and ventilation standards were employed to keep us safe from this airborne virus, whilst scientists worked round clock to develop vaccines and treatments.Technically, the declaration of a pandemic is still active, but governments and people have somehow decided for themselves that it is all over. No one takes any precautions any more. Governments have stopped reporting statistics. People who know they are infected are going about their business with no thought for others. Meanwhile, many of the immune-compromised, the disabled, the vulnerable, are unable to safely leave their homes and engage in activities out in the world. I know this, because I am a carer for a vulnerable person.What this whole exercise has taught me is that people in the world are actually much less kind than I thought they were. Humans do not really care for each other. People attack me for wearing a mask, tell me that I’m virtue signalling and that I look ridiculous (as if I care how I look). I’ve asked questions about workplace Covid safety and been informed that it’s “a bit rich� that I’m asking at all, when everything is now safe. A friend’s diagnosed Long Covid symptoms were cruelly minimised or completely dismissed “Oh, it’s not Covid. How old are you? In your forties? It’s your hormones, it’s the menopause.� The fatal combination of sheer selfishness, rampant misinformation and DISinformation continues, whilst people waltz around spreading a deadly virus with no thought for the grief that will undoubtedly ensue.It boils down to this: if we want to continue as a species and to have a planet on which to reside, we have to stop with the Self Care and start with the Community Care. A choir is the perfect instrument for expressing these notions, through the unique power of the massed first person plural. My wish for this piece is that it spurs performer and listener alike into some kind of action. Please consider the effect your actions have on others, and on the planet, and make any changes necessary, however inconvenient or difficult they are. Otherwise, there’s really no point.Sally Whitwell 11 July 2023.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1434508 By Skillet. By Gavin Brown and John Cooper. Arranged by Jeffery Bowen. Christian,Contest,Festival,Rock. 58 pages. Music Arrangement Services Inc. #1014671. Published by Music Arrangement Services Inc. (A0.1434508). Performed by Skillet.  This Concert Band Scores accompanies the SATB/Piano Score with parts for 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Synth, Guitar, Bass, Drums and Percussion.  This song is about feeling like a monster on the inside.  The song refers to a secret side, no control, ugly beast, scratching walls, hiding under the bed, a nightmare, wanting to be saved, darkness, razor-sharp teeth, no one to hear a scream.  This arrangement includes vocal features and a dance break.  This arrangement is designed for high school or college show choir, concert choir or community choir.  SATB/Piano Score also available.  Performance time is approximately 2:45.

3 or 4 soprano voice soli, SATB choir (choir divisi), and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.1.3502-E Composed by Raimonds Tiguls. Advanced/Collegiate; Lee Nelson Choral Series. Secular, Memorial, 21st Century, Creation/Nature. Octavo. 15 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 10 seconds. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3502-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3502-E). UPC: 600313135026. English.Moonlight Sound Design was commissioned and premiered by the youth choir Kamēr conducted by M�ris Sirmais in Riga, Latvia in 2012. In USA, it was performed by the Wartburg Choir conducted by Lee Nelson at the 2017 National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Moonlight Sound Design is dedicated to my father who died by way of an accident. The title of the piece is inspired by the fact that the studio I have is in my father’s country house in an attic room, and the night moon shines directly into it.Moonlight Sound Design is composed for 3 or 4 Soprano Soli, SATB Chorus and Hang* but can be performed with Piano or Guitar accompaniment as well. The piece should not sound sad, but rather ethereal. It is more about longing than sadness. To create a more ethereal mood, the soloists may be staggered throughout the audience, if possible. This will also provide more dimension to the sound. The Bass section should sing the octave E-flat in bars 5–23 and bars 38–56 with a “didgeridoo� effect.*The Hang (pronunced haŋ in German) is a musical instrument created by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer in Bern, Switzerland. Its name comes from the Bernese-German word for “hand.� The instrument is constructed from two half-shells of deep-drawn, nitrided steel sheets glued together at the rim, leaving the inside hollow, and creating a distinct “UFO� shape. The top (“Ding�) side has a center “note� hammered into it, and seven “tone fields� hammered around the center. -Raimonds TigulsDuration: 4:10.

3 or 4 soprano soli, SSAA choir (choir divisi), and piano - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.1.3564-E Composed by Raimonds Tiguls. 14 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 10 seconds. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3564-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3564-E). English.The SATB version of Moonlight Sound Design was commissioned and premiered by the youth choir Kamēr conducted by M�ris Sirmais in Riga, Latvia in 2012. In the USA, it was performed by the Wartburg Choir conducted by Lee Nelson at the 2017 National Convention of the American Choral Directors Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Moonlight Sound Design is dedicated to my father who died by way of an accident. The title of the piece is inspired by the fact that the studio I have is in my father’s country house in an attic room, and the night moon shines directly into it.Moonlight Sound Design is here arranged for 3 or 4 Soprano Soli, SSAA Chorus and piano accompaniment. It can also be accompanied by Hang* (available as a free download, and adaptable to other instruments such as Guitar or Vibraphone). The piece should not sound sad, but rather ethereal. It is more about longing than sadness. To create a more ethereal mood, the soloists may be staggered throughout the audience, if possible. This will also provide more dimension to the sound. The Alto section should sing the pitches in bars 5–23 and bars 38–56 with a “didgeridoo� effect.*The Hang (pronunced haŋ in German) is a musical instrument created by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer in Bern, Switzerland. Its name comes from the Bernese-German word for “hand.� The instrument is constructed from two half-shells of deep-drawn, nitrided steel sheets glued together at the rim, leaving the inside hollow, and creating a distinct “UFO� shape. The top (“Ding�) side has a center “note� hammered into it, and seven “tone fields� hammered around the center. -Raimonds TigulsDuration: 4:10.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1503623 By Michael Drake. By Michael Drake. Arranged by Kevin Carberry. Broadway,Film/TV,Jazz,Latin,Musical/Show,Singer/Songwriter. 200 pages. Michael Gene Drake #1079086. Published by Michael Gene Drake (A0.1503623). Lovin’ And Livin’ is from my CD “No Tan Lines” 1997. This is a Big Band arrangement with a vocal and trumpet solo.michaeldrakemusic@outlook.com    https://drakemusic.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lsu5pReG-ACHORUSLovin’ and Livin’, Livin’ and Lovin’, Lovin’ and Livin’ it’s just a game. Lovin’ and Livin’, Livin’ and Lovin’, Lovin’ and Livin’ it’s all the same. VerseWhen you love one, it's hard enough, But when you love two, it's double trouble. The first one can be, so much fun, The second one, makes you run and run. It is brand new, for her and you, But please don't worry, it's part of life.VerseWell we talk about, the way it was, And we talk about, the way it should be.And we talk about, the way it is, And we talk about, the way it could be.VerseIt seems to me, if your gonna play, you need to play, a certain way, and it's not for me, to tell you how, you need to find the path yourself.VerseWell You feel inside, about the potential, and you cry in-side, of the consequential a philosopher, I am not, you need to do, what your passion tells you.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.840865 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 9 pages. Kevin G. Pace #447589. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.840865). A sacred vocal solo with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: Oh, Savior of my soul; make me whole. Oh, make me whole. Lend comfort to my mourning heart for errors I still owe. Pure penitence burns deep within; I implore thy grace. Let mercy claim my broken pledge as I seek thy face. Oh, trust my contrite plea; set me free. Oh, set me free. As deepest anguish stirs inside, oh, seek me searchingly. Consuming fire leaves no stain; cleanse my ev’ry thought. Oh, lead me to thy suff’ring side where I can be taught. Now I will wait ‘til I see thy face, ‘til my soul receives comfort in thy warm embrace. Oh, teach me to discern as I learn. Oh, I will learn. My promise is to heed thy voice when my sore conscience burns. So blessed am I who grieve for sins; I can know thy Name. I will remember, gratefully, thy redeeming pain. Oh, Savior at the gate; I will wait. Oh, I will wait. Sure comfort comes with strains of love when solemn vows I make. Thy covenant assures true peace, lending holiness. Then beauty for sweet ashes gives my eternal rest. Now I’m whole, I am whole; I can see thy face. Oh, now my soul is comforted in thy warm embrace.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.846557 Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 10 pages. Kevin G. Pace #453243. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.846557). A beautiful vocal duet for tenor and alto. Words by Kevin G. Pace. Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: O, Savior of my soul: Make me whole, make me whole. Lend comfort to my mourning heart for errors I still owe. Pure penitence burns deep within; I implore thy grace. Let mercy claim my broken pledge as I seek thy face. O, trust my contrite plea: Set me free, set me free. As deepest anguish stirs inside, seek me searchingly. Consuming fire leaves no stain; cleanse my ev’ry thought. O, lead me to thy suff’ring side where I can be taught. O, my beloved child: I am here; I am here. Each mournful moment pardons fault, drying ev’ry tear. So blessed are they who grieve for sins; know my holy name. Remember I have giv’n my soul; that is why I came. O, child of my soul: Hear my voice, hear my voice. Sure comfort comes with strains of love; solace is my choice. My covenant assures thy peace, lending holiness, Then beauty for sweet ashes gives my eternal rest. Now I’m whole, I am whole; I can see thy face. O, now my soul is comforted in thy warm embrace.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1434507 By Skillet. By Gavin Brown and John Cooper. Arranged by Jeffrey Bowen. Christian,Contest,Festival,Rock. 10 pages. Music Arrangement Services Inc. #1014670. Published by Music Arrangement Services Inc. (A0.1434507). Performed by Skillet.  This song is about feeling like a monster on the inside.  The song refers to a secret side, no control, ugly beast, scratching walls, hiding under the bed, a nightmare, wanting to be saved, darkness, razor-sharp teeth, no one to hear a scream.  This arrangement includes vocal features and a dance break.  This arrangement is designed for high school or college show choir, concert choir or community choir.  Concert Band Score accompaniment also available.  Performance time is approximately 2:45.

Small Ensemble High Voice,Oboe,Piano Accompaniment - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.981218 Composed by Judith Cloud. Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 17 pages. Judith Cloud #6689693. Published by Judith Cloud (A0.981218). Composer’s Notes             In my parents' library there was an assortment of very old books that I used to leaf through while home for holidays.  One of these, The Ladies' Wreath, was of special interest.  The inscription inside the front cover read To Miss Sophia Venable by her friend William M. Duphuy, April 25, 1850.  Within the collection of romantic short stories and poems was The Poet's Pen from the Greek didactic poet Menecrates.  Here was something very different from the overly sentimental offerings in most of the volume.  I imagined the solitary lady reading this would feel most exhilarated and even empowered.  Ideas for setting the poem came almost immediately, with the oboe as a key figure.  Having experimented with a choral setting, I settled on tenor, oboe and piano and in 1989 the piece was completed.  I revised The Poet’s Pen in 2016. The Poet's Pen I was a useless reed; no cluster hungMy brow with purple grapes; no blossom flungThe coronet of crimson on my stem;No apple blushed upon me, nor (the gemof flowers) the violet strewed the yellow heathAround my feet; nor jessamine's sweet wreathRobed me in silver: day and night I pinedOn the lone moor, and shivered in the wind.At length a poet found me.  From my sideHe smoothed the pale and withered leaves, and dyedMy lips in Helicon.  From that high hour,I spoke! my words were flame and living power!All the wide wonders of the earth were mine;Far as the surges roll, or sunbeams's shine;Deep as earth's bosom hides the emerald;High as the hills with thunder-clouds are palled;And there was sweetness round me, that the dewHad never wet so sweet on violets blue.To me the mighty scepter was a wand;The roar of nations pealed at my command.To me the dungeon, sword, and scourge were vain,I smote the smiter, and I broke the chain;Or, towering o'er them all, without a plumeI pierced the purple air, the tempest's gloom,Till blazed th'Olympian glories on my eye,Stars, temples, thrones and gods--infinity. Menecrates of Ephesus (330-270 BC)

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.525271 By James Michael Stevens. By James Michael Stevens. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,New Age. Score. 4 pages. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #135807. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.525271). Written January 9, 2022, this is a an original piano composition in the mode of B Locrian. Locrian is a rarely used mode because unlike all the other modes its tonic (first chord) is not major or minor, but diminished. Also, it is different in that it does not have a solid dominant because the distance to the 5th is a tritone or what in Medieval times was considered the “devil in music� and avoided it at all cost. So at times it can be a little unsettling, but I’ve blended this in with a somewhat impressionist feel with lots of colors in the harmony while all staying within the Locrian. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN.