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A contemporary take on jazz for a Basie-sized band. Robert Adams has combined multi-cultural dance rhythms and riffs with elements of contemporary classical music to create a colorful and jazzy celebration, suggestive of an outdoor street festival. To standard jazz instrumentation, Robert has added flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horns in F, tuba, bass drum, and timpani, so musicians from every section of your concert band or wind ensemble can experience playing jazz.

Fiesta For Jazz Winds

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Robert Adams has created a musical narrative of a protagonist for whom life recently has not turned out the way they hoped or expected. At first, all was good, and hope was strong. They looked ahead to a bright future. But now, there is disappointment, disillusionment, and inner conflict. But there is also inner strength, the kind that will not let go of hope and a determination to see it through to a better season. Our protagonist clasps that vision of good things to come, and with a renewed spirit, goes forth toward that desired future. "In The Wake of Memories" fits comfortably into the traditional concert and military band repertoire. It is an excellent choice for concert and contest performance.

In The Wake Of Memories

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This new addition to the piano quintet repertoire is unmistakably contemporary while remaining melodically satisfying. This work is equally suitable for better amateur ensembles and professional musicians. The four movements follow traditional forms. Movement one is an allegro in sonata form, followed by a meditative slow movement. The third movement is a driving scherzo, and the last, again in sonata form, presents modal tendencies while never loosing sight of the home key.

Piano Quintet in G

Piano Quintet- 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Piano Quintet

Light appears to us in many ways. It can be beautiful and colorful, or dark and ominous. It can come in flashes or remain as a rainbow draped before our eyes. In this piece, Robert Adams depicts through music various types of light streaming through space; reflecting, refracting, growing and fading. He made use of beautiful, shimmering tone clusters and some mixed meter to construct a musical world of light. This is an excellent choice for introducing bands to dissonant clusters in a gentle way, and to playing in 5/8 meter. The three instrument families each represent a different character in the light we see, so, for school bands, it is also useful in teaching the instrument families. This music is equally suitable for school, community, and professional band performances.

Light In A Suit

This short piece for clarinet choir has a catchy, rhythmic tune,
  developed with close voicing and occasional jazz elements. It can serve as
  concert or occasional music. Sopranino and contra instruments not needed.

In Motion

Clarinet Ensemble

This concert selection by Robert Adams is a journey traveled in search of peace. Our hero begins confidently, searching in the solitudes and struggles, sounds and sweetness, regality and humbleness of earth's vast expanses and vistas. At length, the hero finds that peace is found where one plants it, cares for it, and waits for it to grow. In the end, the quest, with all its boldness and hardship, end with triumphant happiness. Inspired by George Herbert's poem, "Peace Where Do You Dwell" fits comfortably in any concert band presentation.

Peace Where Do You Dwell

A contemporary string quartet for advanced and professional musicians. The work is in four movements: Andante, rhythmically driven, with dramatic use of dissonance; Adagio, a four-part fugue; Vivace, a scherzo, and Allegro, a rhythmic, folksy, driving journey.

String Quartet No. 2 in B minor

2 Violins, Viola, Cello Quartet

This traditional march is equally suited for concerts or parades, and the
  obligato in the trio will show off your piccolo and flute sections. Snappy
  dotted rhythms of the first strain contrast with the broad, flowing phrases
  of the trio.

Farmington Valley Herald

This third and final piece in the "Loud Whispers" trilogy is at once the most talkative and the most melodically lilting. There is a sway to the music, though at times it is obscured by the whispered chatter of the counterpoint. Each instrument has a lot to say about the main topic of discussion, so much in fact, that by the end, no one is quite sure if they are finished whispering or not. As with the other two works in this trilogy, number 3 can be performed as a stand-alone piece, or with the other two as a three-movement work.

Loud Whispers No. 3

Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano Quintet

Loud Whispers No. 2 is the second in a series of three "Whispers" written for Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, and Cello. This second piece is the quieter, more pensive one; it is as much a melancholy reflection as it is a secret trying to be kept. Although all instruments are "in" on the secret, they each have their own take on it, like a child's game of telephone. By the time we reach the end, all are uncertain of what the secret really was.

Loud Whispers No. 2

This is the first of three "Loud Whispers" for Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Violin and Cello. The three works can be performed individually or together and a three movement work. Each piece is an exploration of the suspense, subtlety, and secrecy of something of great importance being whispered. The message grows and is passed around, all the time maintaining a sense of secrecy, and the occasional fear of being discovered.

Loud Whispers No. 1

This single-movement work has opportunities for each section of the
  orchestra to be featured. A single motif made of seconds and sevenths creates
  contemporary sonorities that delight.

Septuplus

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Immerse yourself in the emotive world of classical music with "Three Pieces" by Robert Adams. This exquisite composition weaves intricate melodies and harmonies that capture the essence of classical finesse, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and performers alike. Elevate your repertoire with this timeless musical masterpiece. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Three Pieces

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This work is in four movements. The first is sonata form, the second is a
  melodious 12-tone song, the third is a rousing scherzo, and the finale is a
  gigue.

String Quartet No. 1 in F major

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One of Robert Adams' most popular compositions, The Lowcountry March is a great addition to the library of high school, college and community bands. It features memorable melodies driven by snappy rhythms, a flowing trio section, and a "dog fight" that your low brass section will love. This march is now offered in a second edition that offers improved engraving. You'll want to add this new march to your collection of traditionally styled marches.

The Lowcountry March

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