String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1213910 By Fleetwood Mac. By Christine Mcvie. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Pop,Rock,Wedding. 17 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #811107. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1213910). *INSTRUMENTATION: 2 VIOLINS & CELLO*You Make Lovin' Fun was the fourth single release from Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours, and its catchy melody and fun groove quickly brought it to the top 10 on the Billboard charts. This song is one of the most widely beloved hits for the band, and its massive popularity made it a concert staple, performed on nearly every tour the band played for over 20 years. So you can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! Maintaining the danceable groove, funky bass line, lush harmonic layers, and soaring melodies of the original, this arrangement for your two-violin and cello string trio is just as much fun to play as it is to listen to. Perfect for weddings, receptions, cocktail hour, pop concerts, solo & ensemble contest, or any other occasion you need to get your audience singing along! Rated advanced-intermediate for a number of tied rhythms and syncopations -- this will be playable for more advanced students and sightreadable for professionals.Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1319039 By John Denver. By Johnny Marks. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Children,Christmas,Holiday,Pop,Traditional. 5 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #907638. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1319039). *INSTRUMENTATION: VIOLIN & VIOLA DUET*In 1939, the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by author Robert L. May as an assignment from the Montgomery Ward Company. Soon after, May's brother-in-law Johnny Marks decided that Rudolph needed his own song, and the rest is history! This song was first recorded in 1949 by Gene Autry, and it shot to the top of the charts and became an instant holiday classic. It has since been recorded by countless different artists and made into a number of TV and movie adaptations, so you can't go wrong bringing this one out for Christmas parties! This arrangement for violin and viola duet is fun to listen to and just as much fun to play -- it even features a viola melody at the beginning! This will be great for Christmas parties, cocktail hour, solo & ensemble contests, or any other event that needs some festive cheer. This is a simple, early-intermediate-level arrangement that makes a big impact; it will be easily playable for students and sightreadable for professionals.Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526400 By John Denver. By David Leslie Froggatt, Jane Barnes, and Johnny Marks. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Children,Christmas,Holiday,Pop,Traditional. 5 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #6640829. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526400). In 1939, the character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by author Robert L. May as an assignment from the Montgomery Ward Company. Soon after, May's brother-in-law Johnny Marks decided that Rudolph needed his own song, and the rest is history! This song was first recorded in 1949 by Gene Autry, and it shot to the top of the charts and became an instant holiday classic. It has since been recorded by countless different artists and made into a number of TV and movie adaptations, so you can't go wrong bringing this one out for Christmas parties! This arrangement for violin and cello duet is fun to listen to and just as much fun to play -- it will be great for Christmas parties, cocktail hour, solo & ensemble contests, or any other event that needs some festive cheer. This is a simple, early-intermediate-level arrangement that makes a big impact; it will be easily playable for students and sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526393 By Clay Walker. By Jose Feliciano. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Christmas,Holiday,Latin,Pop,Rock. 5 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #6637989. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526393). Feliz Navidad was originally written in 1970 by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Jose Feliciano, with simple, heartfelt lyrics expressing the joy he felt at his family Christmas celebrations back in Puerto Rico. The song has since become a beloved Christmas classic, and it has also become one of the most downloaded and aired songs in North America -- so you really can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! This Cellobat arrangement for violin and cello duet maintains the joyful upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and danceable groove of the original, and it's definitely just as much fun to play as it is to listen to; you're sure to get your audience singing along. This will be a great one for Christmas parties, cocktail hour, solo & ensemble contests, or any other event that needs some festive cheer! This is a simple, easy-intermediate-level arrangement that makes a big impact; it will be easily playable for students and sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1074441 By Santo & Johnny. By Ann Farina, John Farina, and Santo Farina. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Wedding. 7 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #678724. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1074441). Written, recorded, and released in 1959 by brothers Santo and Johnny Farina, Sleep Walk reached the top of the Billboard charts that year and has been popular ever since. A staple of the steel-guitar surf rock era, the beautiful instrumental ballad was later covered by a number of other artists, influenced a number of other songs, and even inspired Stephen King to write a screenplay! Originally written for a proposal, this arrangement for violin and cello duet brings to life the languid melodies, beautiful harmonies, and laid-back surf rock groove of the original for a chart that's just as much fun to play as it is to listen to. Rated intermediate; there are a handful of high notes and syncopated rhythms in the violin part, but overall this will be playable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526048 By Celine Dion. By David Babyface Foster and Junior Miles. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Pop,Wedding. 15 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #3687027. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526048). *INSTRUMENTATION: 2 VIOLINS & CELLO*Now considered a classic Celine Dion song, To Love You More was originally written for a Japanese drama series and was released in 1995, soon becoming one of her most performed songs at live shows. In 2004, popular violinist Lucia Micarelli - former concertmaster of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and collaborator with Josh Groban and Jethro Tull - released her debut album of classical pieces and orchestral reinterpretations of pop songs, and her cover of To Love You More became a hit in its own right. This arrangement pares down that solo-violin-and-orchestra version into a piece for two-violin and cello trio, and it maintains the beautiful soaring melodies, interesting countermelodies, dynamic excitement, and rhythmic variation of Micarelli's recording. Fun to play and to listen to, this song is perfect for weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, parties, solo and ensemble concerts, and pretty much any other occasion! This arrangement is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and is playable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1317386 By Clay Walker. By Jose Feliciano. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Christmas,Holiday,Latin,Multicultural,Pop,World. 5 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #906048. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1317386). *INSTRUMENTATION: VIOLIN & VIOLA DUET*Feliz Navidad was originally written in 1970 by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Jose Feliciano, with simple, heartfelt lyrics expressing the joy he felt at his family Christmas celebrations back in Puerto Rico. The song has since become a beloved Christmas classic, and it has also become one of the most downloaded and aired songs in North America -- so you really can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! This Cellobat arrangement for violin and viola duet maintains the joyful upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and danceable groove of the original, and it's definitely just as much fun to play as it is to listen to; you're sure to get your audience singing along. This will be a great one for Christmas parties, cocktail hour, solo & ensemble contests, or any other event that needs some festive cheer! This is a simple, easy-intermediate-level arrangement that makes a big impact; it will be easily playable for students and sightreadable for professionals.Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.526336 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Pop,Rock. 7 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #6508151. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.526336). Everyone loves the Beatles - and since we all get Beatles requests so often, the more in your repertoire the better! This arrangement of I'll Follow The Sun for your violin & cello duo is a beautiful and heartwarming take on the original, with a relaxing, easy groove and lovely lyrical melodies that are sure to pull at your audience's heartstrings. This arrangement is as fun to play as it is to listen to, and it will be a must-have for weddings, receptions, proposals, cocktail parties, solo & ensemble contests, and any other event that needs some vintage rock n' roll! Intermediate-level arrangement; this will be playable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals. Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:http://www.cellobat.comhttp://www.instagram.com/cellobathttps://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1160855 Composed by Nick Norton. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,New Age. Score. 11 pages. Bathysphere Music #761167. Published by Bathysphere Music (A0.1160855). The four calm interludes (should that be capitalized?) are Four One, On Nothing, About Sixths, and On Sol. They are intended as simple, meditative pieces, perhaps good for student pianists to attempt.In spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, I suffered a massive manic episode followed by a debilitating depression that lasted over a year. During this time I found my relationship with music fraught—I could not compose, and could barely even listen to music for enjoyment, relaxation, or whatever other reasons people listen to music. It was terrifying, thinking my life’s work was over.The shift to being unable to compose or listen, however, was a gradual, like the shift from mania to depression. I found my listening habits following what seemed like a massive ritardando, as they moved away from the upbeat music I was used to toward more and more ambient, very slow music. Hiroshi Yoshimura’s album Music For Nine Postcards was on repeat for a long while before the total break. Its calm repetitions must have influenced what I was doing, because I sometimes found myself at the piano playing the same note or chord over and over again, just listening to the details in the resonance. Out of this came the first of these four pieces, On Nothing.Eight months later I found myself doing it again, the result of which is Four One. Another eight months went by before About Sixths, and then, as my recovery became more and more apparent, only two months passed until On Sol. I am grateful to say I am now composing every day again, though my music has, without conscious intention, taken on a far more introspective feel than ever before.I have not given the pieces numbers, because I don’t mind if they are played in a different order, alone, or—as the title suggests—as interludes between other pieces. I do like the printed order though.

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1269874 By Olivia Rodrigo. By Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo. Arranged by Benzaiten Editions. 21st Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Score and part. 7 pages. Benzaiten Editions #862350. Published by Benzaiten Editions (A0.1269874). Hey! Are you a violist who wants to learn how to play Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo? It's your lucky day! 🎵Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo - Intermediate Viola Sheet Music with piano accompaniment The Benzaiten Editions Arrangement Prepare to be entranced by the haunting and emotive ballad, Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo! This poignant song showcases Olivia's incredible songwriting and vocal prowess, making it a powerful and captivating piece for viola. Our viola and piano arrangement of Vampire allows you to embody the raw emotion and vulnerability of Olivia's performance. Through delicate melodies and expressive chords, you'll be able to convey the bittersweet essence of this mesmerizing track. Perfect for intermediate viola players who want to explore Olivia Rodrigo's music or simply appreciate heartfelt compositions, this arrangement strikes a balance between accessibility and musicality. About the song Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo is a soul-stirring ballad that delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. Olivia's evocative lyrics and haunting melody resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the raw essence of human emotions. This viola arrangement allows you to embody the song's bittersweet beauty and express your own feelings through its touching melodies and chords. Whether you're a devoted fan of Olivia Rodrigo or a viola enthusiast seeking emotive compositions, Vampire offers a powerful musical journey that speaks straight to the heart.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1269873 By Olivia Rodrigo. By Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo. Arranged by Benzaiten Editions. 21st Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Individual part. 2 pages. Benzaiten Editions #862349. Published by Benzaiten Editions (A0.1269873). Hey! Are you a violist who wants to learn how to play Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo? It's your lucky day! 🎵Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo - Intermediate Viola Sheet Music with chords The Benzaiten Editions Arrangement Prepare to be entranced by the haunting and emotive ballad, Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo! This poignant song showcases Olivia's incredible songwriting and vocal prowess, making it a powerful and captivating piece for viola. Our viola arrangement of Vampire allows you to embody the raw emotion and vulnerability of Olivia's performance. Through delicate melodies and expressive chords, you'll be able to convey the bittersweet essence of this mesmerizing track. Perfect for intermediate viola players who want to explore Olivia Rodrigo's music or simply appreciate heartfelt compositions, this arrangement strikes a balance between accessibility and musicality. About the song Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo is a soul-stirring ballad that delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. Olivia's evocative lyrics and haunting melody resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the raw essence of human emotions. This viola arrangement allows you to embody the song's bittersweet beauty and express your own feelings through its touching melodies and chords. Whether you're a devoted fan of Olivia Rodrigo or a viola enthusiast seeking emotive compositions, Vampire offers a powerful musical journey that speaks straight to the heart.

Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1269875 By Olivia Rodrigo. By Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo. Arranged by Benzaiten Editions. 21st Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Score and part. 7 pages. Benzaiten Editions #862351. Published by Benzaiten Editions (A0.1269875). Hey! Are you a violist who wants to learn how to play Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo? It's your lucky day! 🎵Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo - Intermediate Viola Sheet Music with piano accompaniment and chords The Benzaiten Editions Arrangement Prepare to be entranced by the haunting and emotive ballad, Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo! This poignant song showcases Olivia's incredible songwriting and vocal prowess, making it a powerful and captivating piece for viola. Our viola and piano arrangement of Vampire allows you to embody the raw emotion and vulnerability of Olivia's performance. Through delicate melodies and expressive chords, you'll be able to convey the bittersweet essence of this mesmerizing track. Perfect for intermediate viola players who want to explore Olivia Rodrigo's music or simply appreciate heartfelt compositions, this arrangement strikes a balance between accessibility and musicality. About the song Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo is a soul-stirring ballad that delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. Olivia's evocative lyrics and haunting melody resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the raw essence of human emotions. This viola arrangement allows you to embody the song's bittersweet beauty and express your own feelings through its touching melodies and chords. Whether you're a devoted fan of Olivia Rodrigo or a viola enthusiast seeking emotive compositions, Vampire offers a powerful musical journey that speaks straight to the heart.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1269872 By Olivia Rodrigo. By Daniel Nigro and Olivia Rodrigo. Arranged by Benzaiten Editions. 21st Century,Contemporary,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Individual part. 2 pages. Benzaiten Editions #862348. Published by Benzaiten Editions (A0.1269872). Hey! Are you a violist who wants to learn how to play Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo? It's your lucky day! 🎵Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo - Intermediate Viola Sheet Music  The Benzaiten Editions Arrangement Prepare to be entranced by the haunting and emotive ballad, Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo! This poignant song showcases Olivia's incredible songwriting and vocal prowess, making it a powerful and captivating piece for viola. Our viola arrangement of Vampire allows you to embody the raw emotion and vulnerability of Olivia's performance. Through delicate melodies and expressive chords, you'll be able to convey the bittersweet essence of this mesmerizing track. Perfect for intermediate viola players who want to explore Olivia Rodrigo's music or simply appreciate heartfelt compositions, this arrangement strikes a balance between accessibility and musicality. About the song Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo is a soul-stirring ballad that delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability. Olivia's evocative lyrics and haunting melody resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the raw essence of human emotions. This viola arrangement allows you to embody the song's bittersweet beauty and express your own feelings through its touching melodies and chords. Whether you're a devoted fan of Olivia Rodrigo or a viola enthusiast seeking emotive compositions, Vampire offers a powerful musical journey that speaks straight to the heart.

Choral Choir - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1262540 Composed by Matthew Nunes. A Cappella,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. Octavo. 60 pages. Matthew Nunes Music #855564. Published by Matthew Nunes Music (A0.1262540). Listen to this piece here          During the spring of 2014 four of Jupiter’s moons captured my imagination with their distinctive features as well as the powerful myths associated with each name. For Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, and Io the musical ideas I would use for each became clearer the more I researched. I chose a mixed choir to convey these ideas as the human voice can convey the awe and unknown of space more convincingly than most instruments. Each movement is intended as a vignette evoking what impacted me the most about each moon: I. Europa          Able to drive Jupiter wild with her beauty, Europa was stolen away by the god and proved bountiful to her captor. The moon may have the potential to support life and is now a primary target of our scientific efforts. This movement celebrates this vitality with driving rhythms supporting a soothing melodic line. II. Ganymede           This movement is a lament for the youth and beauty that once had male and female lovers pining for Ganymede. The moon that shares his name, however, has lost its youth and has been declared geologically dead. Written for the males of the chorus this movement features stacking triads and evokes our past where the highest and most beautiful male voices were adored.  III. Callisto           Nearly killed by her own son after Hera (Jupiter’s wife) spitefully transformed her into a bear, Callisto was a beautiful nymph who Jupiter set amongst the stars as Ursa Major. The moon itself has had its share of harm: in the heavy bombardment period it was impacted multiple times by large objects, the many craters of which are visible. I wrote this movement as if it were a reassuring lullaby and is to be performed by the female voices. A solo oboe* carries the melody over thick chords and is later intertwined with the choir.               - *While oboe is the original intent for this movement a flute or violin would make for an acceptable substitution. IV. Io          Io is a woman who suffered greatly under Jupiter’s lust and the bitterness of Hera’s jealousy. This moon represents the frustrations of suffering with its hundreds of active volcanoes and undying rumblings beneath the surface. Because of this it is one of the most tumultuous objects in our galaxy.  The choir churns forth with motives based off of diminished chords until the pressure built up can no longer be contained – eruption is imminent.- Matthew NunesWindsor, August 2014.