Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1404787 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Advent,Chamber,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #987851. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1404787). This Carol deliberately references early music in its style and character. A catchy, rocking, folk-like melody in compound time is harmonised with alternating minor/major tonality, false relations, and a striding bass line. The anonymous text is from the 15th century. This flexible version is for solo or unison voices, with piano/organ/keyboard and 4 instrumental parts. This document is the score only.Duration: 2 minutes.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1477352 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. 17 pages. Robert A. Howard #1054775. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1477352). This grandiose, ceremonial piece is for a wind ensemble of woodwind and brass, with piano and 2 percussionists. The work takes a fragment from a theme by Bela Bartok, from his 1911 one-act opera Duke Bluebeard's Castle, and is a set of free variations, like a fantasy, upon this theme, within a vague ternary structure. The whole ensemble is often treated quite percussively, exploring angular snap rhythms, as well as inversions and symmetry of pitch. One percussionist plays marimba, while the other plays snare drum. The piece takes Bartok's motif as a starting point, before developing beyond this idiom. The work remains accessible to audiences, and can be played by more advanced performers. Please note that the attached document is the full score only, with audio provided.Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998871 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Halloween,Instructional,Thriller. Score. 5 pages. Robert A. Howard #6348475. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998871). This work evokes the unsettling atmosphere of haunted woods. The juxtaposition of (unrelated) parallel triads and fifths, often over a pedal point, provides the key musical material. The piece develops over an arch form. The introductory parallel chordal motifs, with answering phrases, return alone at the end as the work turns full circle. A main second section (returning slightly modified as the penultimate passage) explores turning motifs of semitones and tones over an ostinato of parallel fifths. The apex central section is a series of textural variations of parallel major chords and arpeggios over a theme based mainly on a pedal point. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for most standards of pianist, including students and more advanced players.Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088808 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christmas,Classical,Folk,Sacred. 10 pages. Robert A. Howard #693020. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1088808). This piece is an original arrangement based on the wistful English folk melody 'Barbara Allen'. It takes the form of a 7-verse Epiphany carol, with introduction and coda, setting a poem by Laurie Twinam. Verse 1 gives the option for a single solo voice. Otherwise vocal lines, for two-part (SA) choir or duet, retain the folk tune contour throughout, with fairly simple harmonies and a canon. Around this, the piano accompaniment weaves a set of characterful variations, as a commentary on each differing verse, which is always 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. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of SA choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for duet. The accompaniment can be on piano, or for organ if slightly adapted by the player. The solo/unison and 4-part SATB versions of this piece, as well as the solo piano version (Variations on 'Barbara Allen') 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

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998851 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 20th Century,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 9 pages. Robert A. Howard #6205889. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998851). This extended organ piece uses a remarkably small amount of material; just two chords, triads of C and F sharp, with an added augmented fourth in each. Over these chords, a melody gradually unfolds and is developed and decorated (also appearing in canon at one point in the pedals!). This musical material originates from the same composer's early original setting of the carol Away in a Manger (also available via Sheet Music Plus), which uses the aforementioned harmonies to depict the rocking motion of Christ's crib. Therefore, this organ work is a 'meditation' on this, almost in the manner of a chorale prelude. The piece is highly accessible and is appropriate for higher standard organists, including advanced students and professional players.Duration: 5 minutes 40 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk.

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1404389 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #987462. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1404389). This work is all about memories and reminiscences. It is flexibly scored in 10 parts and is essentially written for 'sinfonietta' instrumentation of one of each main orchestral instrument plus piano (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, 2 violins, viola, and cello), though other instruments can be substituted. The piece uses a harmonic sequence of jazz-like chords (only heard fully in the final passage). This material re-occurs out of sequence throughout the piece with only subtle changes (mainly of context). This helps to establish the 'reminiscence' aspect of the work. Note: the PDF provided is the full score only.Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds.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

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408885 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #991486. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1408885). Promenade IV takes its name from the Promenade group of five large sculptures by Anthony Caro (1996). This set of steel constructions is currently on display in Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Musical material and structure is derived from the contours and form of the sculptures. Promenade IV is flexibly scored for any instrumental combination in four parts. Note: this document is the full score only. The complete set of parts (transposed playing scores), with the score, is available via a search of the COMA Music Library. Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1408422 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,New Age. 4 pages. Robert A. Howard #991006. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1408422). Promenade II a flexibly scored, open form, improvisatory version of the original Promenade piece for full orchestra, based on the same musical material. This second piece features 21 separate musical 'blocks' (labelled A-U). These are to be allocated to the available musical instruments. The blocks can be freely stated and repeated, in an improvisatory manner, as players sensitively respond to the changing texture during the course of a performance. Full playing instructions are given on the score. Note: the document provided is the full score (with indicated transpositions). No audio track is provided due to the considerably flexibility and variability of performances. The original version is available via a search of the COMA Music Library.Duration: Variable.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088788 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christmas,Classical,Folk,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Robert A. Howard #692997. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1088788). This piece is an original arrangement based on the wistful English folk melody 'Barbara Allen'. It takes the form of a 7-verse Epiphany carol, with introduction and coda, setting a poem by Laurie Twinam. The vocal line, for any solo voice or for unison voices, retains the folk tune contour throughout, within the range of low D to high D. Around this, the piano accompaniment weaves a set of characterful variations, as a commentary on each differing verse, which is always 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. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of unison choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs, as well as for just solo voice. The accompaniment can be on piano, or for organ if slightly adapted by the player. The 2-part SA and 4-part SATB versions of this piece, as well as the solo piano version (Variations on 'Barbara Allen') 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

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1088814 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Christmas,Classical,Folk,Sacred. 8 pages. Robert A. Howard #693026. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1088814). This piece is an original arrangement based on the wistful English folk melody 'Barbara Allen'. It takes the form of a 7-verse Epiphany carol, with introduction and coda, setting a poem by Laurie Twinam. Verse 1 gives the option for a single solo voice. Otherwise vocal lines, for SATB choir, retain the folk tune contour throughout, with fairly simple harmonies and a canon. Around this, the piano accompaniment weaves a set of characterful variations, as a commentary on each differing verse, which is always 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. This piece is appropriate for virtually any standard and size of SATB choir, including school, student, community, church and cathedral choirs. The accompaniment can be on piano, or for organ if slightly adapted by the player. The solo/unison and 2-part SA versions of this piece, as well as the solo piano version (Variations on 'Barbara Allen') 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 Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998874 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. Score. 3 pages. Robert A. Howard #6383275. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.998874). 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 III is in a simple ternary shape. The outer sections focus on multiple unrelated arpeggiated reharmonisations of an initial four note motif. The opening section does this via an exploration of flat keys, while the final section does so through a sequence of sharp keys. A contrasting middle section is more chordal but continues to develop the key motif, building to a climax on quartal harmony. 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: 2 minutes 30 seconds.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

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1089741 Composed by Robert A. Howard. 21st Century,Classical,Contemporary,Instructional. Score. 2 pages. Robert A. Howard #693948. Published by Robert A. Howard (A0.1089741). This is the first in a set of seven pieces that each elaborate upon ideas previously left dormant in sketch form. This particular piece has a slow introductory feel, with a rising added-note chord sequence alongside a descending bass line, in crescendo. 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: 1 minute 15 seconds.Registered with PRS (Performing Rights Society, UK).Composer's website: www.roberthowardmusic.co.uk