Instrumental Duet,Percussion,Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1095307 By Tom Swafford. By Tom Swafford. Arranged by Tom Swafford. Broadway,Chamber,Contemporary,Musical/Show,Opera. 9 pages. Tom Swafford #699328. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.1095307). Theatrical, comedic piece for voice (originally soprano, but can be transposed for any range) and un-pitched percussion (woodblocks, tom-toms, cymbal). Throughout the piece the percussionist tries to impress the singer, to no avail. At the end, the percussionist gently plays the singer's back creating a tremolo effect. The video features soprano Gelsey Bell and percussionist Sean Statser.

Cello Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914160 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 3 pages. Tom Swafford #6366283. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914160). Aria is an advanced piece for solo cello. It is a highly expressive piece intended to be played with the emotional intensity of a romantic opera aria. It was premiered by faculty cellist Leighton Fong at the University of California, Berkeley in 1998. Duration is approximately 5 minutes. More information on the composer is available at www.tomswafford.com Feel free to contact Tom with any questions. .

Violin Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914130 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary. 2 pages. Tom Swafford #3574889. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914130). Moody modern jazz style piece for 3 or more violinists (or other instruments).  1st violin has the melody, which can be played quite freely. Because of this, it is recommended for all players to read from score. duration: approx. 2 minutes. only score is included. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914143 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Tom Swafford #3575245. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914143). Expressive, melancholy piece for solo piano. The piece begins with a soaring, single note melody and takes its time to develop to a dramatic climax, after which there is a very nice descent, which unravels and dissolves the tension (2:46 in audio sample). Later on, the themes are combined in an interesting way, with compound melody in the right hand. duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914156 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Tom Swafford. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,World. Score. 8 pages. Tom Swafford #3631661. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914156). This is an arrangement of an old Scottish ballad about a man who gallantly rides off to battle and his family awaits his triumphant return. Sadly, only his horse comes back.  This version is quite slow and sparse, in order to emphasize the song's message, which remains so relevant today.  The recorded example is countertenor Stephen Bryant and pianist Jane Harty. It can be sung by any vocal type. Contact me if you would like it in a different key. Duration: 4 minutes. ASCAP www.tomswafford.com 

Oboe Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914138 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Individual part. 8 pages. Tom Swafford #3575043. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914138). Piece in five movements: Lonesome, Hornpipe, Jumping (audio example), Ode, Whirling; in a variety of moods and tempi that highlight many of the oboe's unique possibilities. The last movement is particularly challenging.  At its premiere, oboist Irami Osei-Frimpong had the idea of performing the first movement from off stage. This was quite effective. Duration: ca 8 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP.

Small Ensemble Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914149 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Instructional. Score and parts. 6 pages. Tom Swafford #3577537. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914149). This tiny programmatic piece is designed for young players in their third year of playing.  Running 16th notes gradually crescendo and diminuendo representing perhaps the rustling of the wind, each player is given a chance to show off with a dramatic solo phrase or two. Provides experience with non-tonal harmonies and ensemble playing  (knowing who has the solo vs. accompanying part etc.)  Duration: about 40 seconds. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914157 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary,Folk. Individual part. 5 pages. Tom Swafford #6366263. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914157). Folksy was written for violist Leanne Darling, who has a strong classical background and also plays Arabic music, jazz and popular music. It is 5 minutes in length and appropriate for advanced students. The piece draws on the folk-style music that I played in the NYC subways. It is meant to evoke a hurdy-gurdy. Much of the time the melody is accompanied by a drone that becomes more and more rhythmic as the piece progresses. It was premiered in a concert of solo pieces I presented at The Stone in New York City in 2011.More information about me can be found at www.tomswafford.com. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914147 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary,Country,Folk. Score. 5 pages. Tom Swafford #3575325. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914147). A humorous country song in the style of early 20th century artists like Hank Williams. Arrangement is for piano and voice and chords are included for guitar or other instruments. A lead sheet version is also included. The audio clip is a different arrangement with the composer playing all the instruments and singing (badly). duration: 3 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914145 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score. 2 pages. Tom Swafford #3575251. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914145). Introspective, evocative jazz-influenced modern classical piece for solo piano. I wrote it at the close of a chapter of my life that was wonderful in many ways, but bittersweet because I lost some people dear to me during that period of time. The piece uses a lot of parallel 0-6-11 chords (tritone with a perfect fourth stacked on top of it) in the left hand, but I think it still works quite well in conveying the feeling I had when I was writing it, which, I imagine, is something that many people can relate to. Duration: 1.5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914154 Composed by Tom Swafford. Blues,Contemporary,Jazz. 31 pages. Tom Swafford #3585291. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914154). Fun, energetic, programmatic piece for woodwind quintet. The title comes from signs around Times Square in the early 2000s directing traffic away from Broadway. The piece begins with a depiction of the honking of horns and yelling of motorists, which transforms into a dance-like blues shuffle.  Amidst the chaos is a quote from J. S. Bach's C-sharp minor fugue (BWV 873). The piece is in 12/8, with a written-out swing rhythm, playable by musicians from a classical or jazz background. Duration: 4 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914150 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 17 pages. Tom Swafford #3578697. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914150). Energetic string quartet movement with catchy themes and rhythmic grooves.  It begins with a viola solo and each instrument has a lot to do.  Builds to an exciting climax where themes are brought back against a simple, pounding ostinato. Duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914135 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Latin. Score and parts. 28 pages. Tom Swafford #3574953. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914135). Dramatic and intense original composition influenced by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.  This version was written in 2017 for the South Anchorage High School Orchestra. A viola cadenza is included; however, any instrument can play the cadenza and players are encouraged to improvise or write their own cadenzas. Score and parts are included. duration: 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Clarinet,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914142 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary,Multicultural,World. Score and part. 28 pages. Tom Swafford #3575137. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914142). Fun and challenging duet for B flat clarinet and piano features West African influenced polyrhythms, lyrical clarinet lines vs. motor-like rhythms in the piano, Eastern European influenced rhythms (7/8 etc.), and a lot of energy but with a tranquil ending. Piano part includes the clarinet part in C, clarinet part is of course in B flat. Rehearsal letters and measure numbers are in both parts. Premiered in 2005 by Beth Fleenor, clarinet, and Tiffany Lin, piano (heard on the sound clip). Duration 10 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP 

Bassoon Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914140 Composed by Tom Swafford. Contemporary. Individual part. 4 pages. Tom Swafford #3575045. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914140). Showpiece for solo bassoon that uses the bassoon's full range of pitches, dynamics, and articulations, with a lot of drama, energy, rhythmic drive and some rather extreme contrasts.  The title refers to the fact that I wrote it very quickly, almost like an improvisation. I also called it this because of its difficulty. I thought I might be asking too much of someone if I were to ask them to play it. But someone did play it! It was premiered by Ryan Hare in Seattle in 2002. Ryan went on to record it for his album Intrada (Present Sounds Recordings, 2004). duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP.