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A new, full 3-act opera based upon the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. At two-and-a-half hours, the opera may also be performed as a stage play by high school, college or professional companies. The role of Snow White must be performed by a young lyric soprano, and the Dwarves a seven-member boys' choir. Other voices should be strong adults, especially the Queen of Fall who is a dominant contralto throughout.  Piano-Vocal Score playable by the average trained pianist.

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These Two Apocryphal Songs are early Christian hymns set for SATB and piano and premiered by the Madrigal Group of the Queensland Conservatorium

Two Aprocryphal Songs

SATB Octavo

A three-movement work for flute and piano composed for Ransom Wilson in 1967. The style is 12-tone serial but with tonal centers and harmonic relationships apparent. It is an emotional tour de force for the accomplished flautist and covers the gamut of professional technical demands.

Sonata for Flute and Piano 1967

Flute Solo with Piano

This sacred instrumental solo for Trumpet and Piano (or Organ) was composed by Buchanan following a prayerful meditation. (Words are available from the composer.)  The recording is of the late trumpeter, Mark Lord, a close friend and minister in the church, to whom the song is dedicated.It is a reflective song, quite well-received before several congregations over the decades. It is especially effective during the Christmas season, for example, as a follow-up to Adeste Fidelis by the choir.The Rev. Gary Buchanan, the composer, is a life-long director of music in the church and for several decades a celebrated trumpeter, himself.

I Am Yours, O God

Trumpet Solo Collection with Piano

This very popular selection by Eric Satie has been arranged for chamber orchestra (Fl., Ob., Cl., Bn., 2 Hns., Harp, and Strings) by Gary Robert Buchanan (2005). It has been performed and recorded by The Foundation Orchestra on several occasions - and has always been well-received by the audience. While there are various versions of the work available, this scoring adheres to the original style and intent of Satie - and his fellow orchestrator, Claude Debussy. The selection is not difficult to perform; rather, its effectiveness depends upon the melodic expressiveness of the players.

Gymnopedie No. 3

Full Orchestra

For Chamber Orchestra, medium-advanced or professional orchestra. Soprano Saxophone Solo with orchestra, or other Bb or C instrumentalist. The Pavane (1887) by Gabriel Faure is one of his most beloved works - often performed with voices over orchestra. Dr. Buchanan's arrangement is for instrumental soloist with orchestra. This score was commissioned and premiered by The Foundation Orchestra in 2003 at the Nevada Museum of Art to accompany an exhibition of French paintings from the late nineteenth century. More advanced performers may better bring out the subtle nuances of the lines. The original piece was for piano but later orchestrated by Faure. It has since been performed in numerous elegant arrangements, especially for ballet, choral and light-hearted venue This score of the "Pavane" by Buchanan has been performed several times by other chamber orchestras over the years. It is a pleasing composition for most audiences and is scored for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Harp, Tympani, and Full Strings.

Pavane Op. 50

Chamber Orchestra

Four movement (sonata) for the advanced pianist. Approximately ten minutes long, the music is highly intimate and reflective, tonal, and somewhat Romantic. The first three movements are slow, while the final movement is quite fast and demanding. The composition was composed for the celebrated concert pianist Colin Spiers who premiered the work in Brisbane, Australia at the Queensland Conservatorium in 1978.

Four Pieces for Piano

Piano Solo

Song in the Key of Light is an ecumenical selection for Soprano Soloist or Children's Choir in unison. Composed in 1978 for voice students at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, the piece is in a popular style(rhythm) but with a spiritual message for young people of all ages. Suitable for the light soprano, or even a child soloist.

Song in the Key of Light

Medium Vocal Score

Easily playable by most community, college, and professional orchestras,  for over three decades PERUVIAN SUNRISE has consistently proved to be a  beautiful and delightful audience pleaser!                 The 8-minute work consists of two themes alternating --- a languid  tango-like melody --- and ancient folk song of the Peruvian Incas,  "Viracocha."                The score includes the traditional QUENA, (or Tenor Recorder), Tenor  Saxophone, HARP, and small HANDBELL CHOIR (two players can cover the parts).  Within the orchestra these folk sounds add a depth, resonance, and haunting  mystery to the whole, evoking a sadness felt by the Peruvian people following  the sixteenth century Conquesta by the  Spanish Conquistadors.                Since 1986 the piece has been performed/recorded more and more, in this  country and abroad, for example by the Sinfonietta of Cosolargy  International, the Carson City Symphony, The Foundation Orchestra, The  Northern Concert Orchestra Association &amp; Ruby Mountain Symphony, The Reno  Pops Orchestra, plus ensembles small and large in the U.S., Europe, and  especially Peru, where it is quite popular.

Peruvian Sunrise P.O.D.

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

An orchestration of the Cornet &amp; Piano version available from the J.W. Pepper website for soloist and concert band. The instrumentation is full but with lots of doubling, so missing parts may be covered by smaller ensembles.

Sunatina for Cornet Soloist and Band

Concert Band Score & Parts

A short recital piece for the talented high school cornetist (or trumpeter) which may be also played with the band. 4 min. 20 sec.

Sunatina for Cornet and Piano

Trumpet Solo with Piano

This arrangement by Gary Robert Buchanan has been performed many times by several orchestras in the U.S. Asia, Europe, and South America. It is playable by any good high school, college, community, or professional ensemble. (A performance may be viewed on You Tube, around 5:50 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmcw-uOEsC8). "El Condor Pasa" is perhaps the best known of Peruvian melodies. In this arrangement for full orchestra (optional Peruvian ensemble, e.g. guitar, panpipes) the ancient melos of the Incas gradually crescendos and towards the end decrescendos in a dramatic scoring with tribal drums, lush woodwinds, brass, and strings - as a way of adding depth and emotional intensity of the "lamento." The melody was made famous by Simon and Garfunkle, but the song is very much older, and there are many versions to found in the high Andes of Peru, where the arranger Dr. Buchanan has visited many times over the decades. The image is that of the mighty condor's mighty flight as it winds its way, circling o'er the snow-capped Andean mountains and valleys, reminding all of the great expanse that was the Inca Empire, now gone.

El Condor Pasa

Playable by any advanced high school, college, community, or professional orchestra, "Kyoto San" for Orchestra (7 &amp; 1/2 minutes) was composed in 2015 and entered into the Reno Pops Orchestra's annual Composers' Competition. Unanimously selected by all members of the Reno Pops organization as the winner, the score was premiered in 2016. It was extremely well-received by the Nevada audience and is now a standard in the Reno Pops library.The composer has visited Japan many times performing and lecturing. The work was composed in fulfillment of a commission from the Cosolargy Institute of Japan in Kurume. The musical theme of the work is the ancient capital city of Japan, Kyoto, and has within a sacred chant from the Kotodama, Taka Amahara. An optional setting of this song for Choir (and with translation) is included in the score, but is optional to include, as the instrumental version alone sounds quite well.

Kyoto San

A strong traditional scoring with all verses piano/organ and new descants for trumpet trio. Perfect for all seasons and occasions such as Easter Thanksgiving and other dates of the sacred calendar.

God of Our Fathers

The hauntingly beautiful hymn of Finland with words by R. W. Gilder scored for SATB, (Piano/Organ) with Trumpet Descant. An ideal selection for Easter Sunrise and other special dates of the church calendar.

Finlandia

These two selections, Chant and The Cycle of Life from the Navajo tribe have been transcribed and through-composed for full orchestra by Gary Robert Buchanan and premiered by The Foundation Orchestra in 2002. These sacred songs are known to virtually all Navajo people and are, therefore, excellent musical representations of their concepts in religious musical performance, both in modal melody and additive meter. The Recorder Soloist leads the ensemble. If a Native American Lakota Flute is used, the tuning should be F, G, Ab, Bb. C, D, Eb and F ascending. The work may be played by any good school, community, or professional orchestra.

Two Songs of the Navajo

This original score by Gary Robert Buchanan was composed in 2003 for the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration held that year in downtown in Reno, Nevada. The heroic work, premiered by The Foundation Orchestra, has since been performed many times by various other ensembles - and is playable by any good high school, college, community, or professional orchestra. (A performance may be viewed on You Tube at Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican and U.S.  celebration of freedom and victory held each year on May 5th. These are the ideals which Mexicans and Americans have fought shoulder to shoulder to protect since the 5th of May, 1862.  The score contains numerous Latin American styles and sounds, ranging from ranchero, to tango and flamenco, even Moorish and appropriately Gallic (French) refrains. Buchanan has said, "I heard a music representative of all Latin America and the United States, as well as a large melting pot of cultural expressions, in this instance primarily of Hispanic descent. Perhaps the more striking passages would be the recurring rhythmical and flamboyant solo trumpet tantaras occurring over pulsing tympani, drums,  bongos, marimba, and bass ostinati at the middle and end of the 5-minute score. The opening fanfare recurs throughout in contrast to the lilting and Romantic flavor of the 3/4 ranchera and 4/4-plus2/4 tango themes."

Cinco de Mayo Overture

Grand Suite for Brass Quintet is a seven movement work for the college (very good high school) or professional brass quintet. Performance time for the entire work is around 16 minutes

Grand Suite for Brass Quintet

Brass Quintet

"CHRISTMAS at the POPS" is a perfect selection on any Christmas holiday concert. The four-and-a-half minute score for Full Orchestra is playable by any good college, community, or professional orchestra. It is a FUN selection!.
 Included in the instrumental score are the optional words scored for SATB Choir â€“ and optional English Handbell Choir. A sheet of Lyrics is also included - for those who would like to sing along, e.g. soloist or children's choir! (Children's Choir may also be used singing only the Soprano and Alto parts.)
 This jubilant music is entirely British in style. Christmas music, carols and hymns, began to be sung and played during early 19th Century England. The score begins with the beloved bell toll of Big Ben (incorporated as clock chimes the world over), which then becomes a recurring counter-theme throughout. The "bell" sounds in the orchestra here are those of the Glockenspiel. However, as noted, a full score for Handbells may be added.
Next, a sleigh ride tune is introduced. This melody is based on the bell ringing changes of the church with descending scales that vary, depending upon the "round calls" given to the assembled ringers, i.e. "changing up, changing down, or swapping." A great may Christmas melodies imitate these scales, e.g. Handel's "Joy to the World" is a "change ring" melody. "The Christmas Song," "Jingle Bells," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Deck the Halls," and numerous other Yuletide "carols" use these scale change patterns.
 The "maestoso" second strain answer is a hymn-like, somewhat patriotic, song (ala "Five Golden Rings" - style of Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance"). Much of the recurring orchestration is also reminiscent of Tchaikowsky (Nutcracker Suite) and, of course, Leroy Anderson in our time, e.g. with the sleigh bells accompanying throughout.
 There are no direct quotations of any Christmas song; however, the score does capture the essence of such tunes, e.g. the rhythms, motives, and colors, while conveying  a music quite festive, lively, joyful, heroic, and even "mystical" at times.

Christmas at the Pops

For full orchestra, "Man on the Flying Trapeze" is an arrangement of the traditional song, commissioned and performed by the Reno POPs Orchestra in Nevada. This score is a certain "crowd-pleaser," playable by a good high school, college, community or professional orchestra. (5 1/2/ minutes) A popular standard in circuses featuring trapeze artists, the two-movement format is a "Gallop" for entry of the aerilaists - as they make their way up rope ladders to the top of the tent rigging, and the "Waltz" following as the flyers perform their various swings, flights, loops, and catches in the air. In addition to the main melody presented in a 2/4 time "Gallop," the music features quotes of well-known tunes played by circus bands, for example, the Brahm's "Hungarian Dance No. 5," the Scottish jig "Charlie Is My Darling;" and other brief "heroic" passages from cinema. Off and on for years, Dr. Buchanan played lead trumpet with several circus bands - Ringling Brothers, Clyde Beatty, etc In this arrangement he has captured the true feeling of the arrival and presentation of the trapeze act. Included are chromatic runs, drum rolls, cymbal crashes, bells and calliope timbres in the "Waltz," indicative of the release, flying, and capturing of the aerialists on the high trapeze."

Man On The Flying Trapeze

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