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. .

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.

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.

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 

Violin Duet Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914133 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. 13 pages. Tom Swafford #3575011. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914133). Energetic duet with a lot of fun rhythms, references to a variety of styles and musical eras, and clever and evocative expression marks. Premiered by the composer and violinist Michael Yokas in 1992 at Tufts University. Duration: 7 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 .

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914136 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. Tom Swafford #3575013. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914136). Originally written for two violins (version heard in music clip). Energetic duet with a lot of fun rhythms, references to a variety of styles and musical eras, and clever and evocative expression marks. This version makes use of some of the possibilities of the viola's low range.  Duration: 7 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Clarinet Duet Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914144 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jazz. 2 scores. 19 pages. Tom Swafford #3575143. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914144). Upbeat duet for two B flat clarinets features jazz and funk influenced rhythms and articulations, interlocking patterns, contrasting moods, and catchy tunes. Each player is given ample opportunity to shine. duration: 6 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Harpsichord,Low Voice,Piano Accompaniment - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914146 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Musical/Show. Score and parts. 11 pages. Tom Swafford #3575315. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914146). Novelty song for voice (any type), piano (or harpsichord), and optional bassoon.  Originally written for bass voice, the part is in treble clef and goes up to a D at the top of the staff and down to an E below the staff. Contact the composer if you would like it in a different key. This is a silly song with some cartoonish violence represented (cracking skulls etc.), reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan or early 20th century musical theater.  PDF is designed for double-sided printing, with page 1 of the score on the left side, blank pages are inserted to avoid page turns in the voice and bassoon parts. duration 2.5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP.

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 .

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 .

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.

Flute,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914137 Composed by Tom Swafford. 20th Century,Jazz. Score and part. 13 pages. Tom Swafford #3575039. Published by Tom Swafford (A0.914137). This entertaining piece for flute and piano begins somewhat abstractly, with dissonant harmonies, and gradually transforms until it is a full-on 1970s style funk groove, and by the end it becomes a bit abstract again. Score and parts should be printed double-sided. Blank pages are included so the piano part will be double sided and the flute will be single sided, for ease of page turns. duration: ca. 5 minutes. www.tomswafford.com ASCAP .

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 .