Loosely based on three of the major experiments at CERN, this challenging twelve-minute piece for flute, oboe, and clarinet was commissioned by the Vuorovesi Trio and written at the Visby International
In Greek mythology, Daedalus was an inventor who created wings from feathers and wax, so he and his son Icarus could escape Crete by flying away. While Daedalus flew wisely, Icarus flew too close to the sun
This beautiful slow movement takes full advantage of the string quartet's richly expressive potential. It is a plaintive aria for violin with string trio accompaniment, balanced with contrasting textures
This work for violin and piano is a play on the words "suite" and "bittersweet." Each of the four movements is based on a Yiddish folk song, translated as On the Road; My Resting Place; Black
In this textural tour de force, a trio of flutes creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Herald). Advanced flutists
"Hiraeth" is a Welsh word with no direct English translation, but the meaning is a mix of longing and nostalgia, especially for one's homeland. Whether the separation is recent or long ago, an
This is a whole lot more than an engaging slow-fast recital piece. Inspired by the composer’s son heading off to college, its first movement, Blue Skies, is a warm expression of wistfulness
Inspired by her friends' beatboxing and exploration of jazz, flutist Chris Potter joins the fun and brings us along in this introduction to swing rhythm and the basics of beatboxing. Playing off the
Jazz luminary Ali Ryerson traces a unique and personal artistic path in this solo work. With an engaging form reminiscent of jazz charts (a dreamy introduction, a catchy, swinging head, and
Beautifully atmospheric and within reach of advanced students,this poignant addition to every flutist's repertoire evokes the ornamented pentatonic style often found in Cantonese folk songs. A gentle piano
Little Angel was composed in loving memory of a friend’s daughter who was stillborn, to commemorate a life unlived. The first movement, Hopes and Dreams, opens the work with sweet
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 progressive
"When I was asked to compose a piece for the Texas Woman's University Flute Choir's performance at the 2019 National Flute Association Convention in Salt Lake City, the idea of using Texas as an
This setting of Psalm 117 combines an elegant blend of traditional choral writing with a spiritual-like melody in the basses and a tinge of gospel fervor. The excitement of irregular meter and independent
Dvorak composed this string quartet in 1893 while in the USA. It is perhaps his most popular string quartet, and is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North America. The string parts have been
This catchy, fun solo marimba piece can be played on 4.3-octave or 5-octave marimba (both versions included). Full of technical passages, this is ideal repertoire for recitals or festival performances.
Created by a flute teacher to facilitate recurring topics in her own studio, DUO ETUDES is a fun approach to overcoming 12 familiar problems with rhythms, articulations, and a whole lot more! Duo
Adolphus Hailstork makes use of the term BLatinx - a combination of Black and Latinx -in his new work L'Blatinx. This dissonant, blues-filled work is scored for a trio of C Trumpets, utilizes
This edition of Viardot-Garcia's vocal works in Spanish for voice and piano sheds light not only on the intellectual diva, singing professional, and composer, but also on the Spaniard who never forgot her
Charming and lyrical, Little Surprises is a suite of single-page preludes for piccolo alone, each bearing its own twists and turns. Each movement, or the complete collection, is ideal for recitals
Perfect for Fall recitals, seasonal theme programming, and all-year round, AUTUMN NIGHT evokes the heartfelt crispness and warmth of the title's image. The plaintive oboe part is lyrical and spiced with
The subtitle Visions of Hawai'i explains the beauty of this fascinating hybrid between the composer's luscious melodic voice and Hawaiian music traditions. The three movements are inspired by
Hailstork has created a powerful eight-minute monodrama from a passage in Frederick Douglass' landmark autobiography, where the great orator asks why boats can roam the sea while he must remain in chains.
While the title is French for "Eight Flower Songs," the texts are all in English. The poems' flowers metaphorically evoke fragrance, love and loss, life and death, rebirth and regrowth. This 20-minute song