A long-established standard for low clarinets, IN A DEEP FUNK has been transcribed for low saxophones by the Australian virtuoso Yo-Yo Su. The work is modeled in concept after Bach’s cello suites,
Hailstork’s setting of Psalm 91 is an artistic expression featuring passages for Solo Soprano and Solo Baritone in relief to the many textures of the choir. While beautiful counterpoint permeates much
Amlin’s dazzling moto perpetuo brilliantly weaves together a pair of trumpets, at times playing in harmony, at times spelling each other through subtle dovetailing of phrases, and always maintaining
Amlin’s affinity for the warm, rich voice of the viola mixes with his mysterious, beautiful modernism in this 2-minute change- of-pace gem featured on Michelle LaCourse’s “An American
MAYKA (Serbian for “mother”) is a fascinating collection of 10 short recital pieces, each inspired by Serbian folk-music traditions, enriched through a broad variety of non-traditional
Make daily technique practice a pleasure– not a chore. Micro Études covers all the main elements of good technique, through short, melodic, and highly focused miniature studies in keys up to
Phrasings and hints of Chinese folksongs, and the dramatic beauty of nature, are often the deep inspiration for Chen Yi’s musical worlds, along with the subtle relationship between folk arts and
Amid his beloved catalog of music for low brass, NEWBURYPORT SONATA is Eric Ewazen’s first recital work for tuba. The composer’s preface tells us, “This work was written during the year of
A collection of eight of the greatest opera arias, including rarely performed coloratura arias by Handel and Mozart. These arias have been edited with careful attention to articulation and phrasing to allow
This high-energy delight is an exciting addition to the underserved combination of Piccolo, Flute, and Piano. Dorff’s fresh approach to dance rhythms of the Americas and modern jazz harmony combines
POSTCARDS FROM UKRAINE is a charming-yet-fiery suite of six character pieces reflecting the culture and music of Didorenko’s homeland. The work was composed in early 2022 following the invasion.
In this short and wild ride free of barlines, Pann’s fantasical imagination gives bass clarinetists an excitement-packed adventure. The composer has written, “As these four pages progress, the
Composed for the 2023 National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir and premiered at the National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix, this fun, up-tempo jazz shuffle gives all the flutes in the
Hailstork’s beautifully lilting SICILIANA for solo English horn is actually structured as a recitative and aria: a dramatic prelude serves as a soliloquy with question-like pauses, teasing our ears
Ewazen’s SONATA NO. 2 is a striking addition to the trumpet sonata literature and the
Clarinetists have already enjoyed a wealth of mixed chamber music and a 25-minute concerto by Lowell Liebermann. With the newly-published Op. 138, the sonata repertory gains a monumental and powerful new
A violinist herself, Lauren Bernofsky has described SONATA FOR SOLO VIOLIN as drawn from autobiographical inspiration, including gestures from Bach’s beloved Partita in E Major. Bernofsky opens with a
Three snapshots of 1930s American modernism intermingle with lyrical charm in this set of miniatures. Still finding his path as both a novelist and a composer, Bowles composed SONATINA FRAGMENTARIA at age
The title SONATINA D’AMORE tells it all. This brief 3-movement suite resembles a classical sonatina in form and lightness, while d’amore expresses the music’s gentle warmth, often
Chen Yi’s beautiful and highly-textured tone poem was inspired by ancient Chinese poetry; its melodic ideas were developed from musical phrases characteristic of Chinese opera. Wang Ya’s
The beginning of this piece depicts the gentler side of water; the first few notes represent the first drops of rain that slowly gain intensity and grow into a rain shower. This is followed by a lyrical
This 20-minute symphony for winds was commissioned, premiered and recorded by the United States Marine Band in honor of the 225th anniversary. Set in three movements, the first movement is dramatic, fast
Full of color, local flavor, and Laurel Zucker’s wonderfully idiomatic writing for flute, THE TENNESSEE DUO is a 9-minute travelog featuring I. Sunday Morning in Knoxville, II. Tennessee
This arrangement of the famous Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from "Solomon" is not always faithful to the original, as it is not just a transcription and has been slightly shortened to make it