This set of variations was written for oboist and friend Lindsey Lyrenmann. They were designed to be a launching point for improvisation during the communion portion of the December 21, 2014 services at
Several years ago, my sister told me that she was playing for several church services and was seeking some new pieces for these services. Being one that would almost always take a challenge from my sister,
Based on the familiar melody, this is an engaging and lyrical chamber work for violin solo and piano, with optional strings and oboe. It can be easily adapted for flute solo with several passages
The tune is an English melody dating from the late sixteenth century. The Coventry Carol lyrics describe what is known in Matthew's biblical accounts as the 'slaughter of the innocents.' The
Verdi is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding opera composers of all time, a very high percentage of his catalog being regarded as "standard repertoire" in opera houses all over the world. One of his
Kui is a polysemous figure in ancient Chinese mythology named for the legendary musician "Kui" who invented music and dancing and for the one-legged mountain demon or rain-god variously said to resemble a
Written in typical passacaglia (theme in the bass line) and Fugue fashion, the theme is presented in the piano. The first variation is a gently modified tune in duple with the accompaniment in
The Prelude et Danse features colorful harmonic language and rhythmic interest. The Prelude opens with the unaccompanied oboe, and much of this portion of the piece alternates between the
A beautiful homage to Edvard Grieg set in his richly harmonic style. Reflective and calming in character, this original solo will make a gorgeous addition to any performance recital.
The Sonata for Oboe and Piano displays the contrapuntal influence of Kent Kennan. The score and part are not dated but the piece was probably written while Lane was a Master's student at the
Henderson's Sonata for Oboe and Piano was written in 1951, while he was working towards his Master's degree in Composition at Florida State University in Tallahassee under the tutelage of John Boda and
Kay composed his Suite in B for Oboe and Piano in 1943, finishing the piece at Quonset Point, Rhode Island in July. He withdrew the work, along with several other compositions, in the mid-1950s.
A collection for oboe and piano including arrangements on Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, O Sing A Song of Bethlehem, and I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day. These solos make use of the full