Danse a la Gigue (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2310

This energetic work is dance-like in character with a touch of frivolity. It brings to mind a more contemporary setting of the moresca or Renaissance masque. It is also the third movement of the trumpet suite Suite Divertissement with the other movemen...

Elegy (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2312

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a sense of longing or of personal loss.

If Therefore Christ Abide in You

ID: 81-HE981

Written for horn trio, If Therefore Christ Abide in You is a welcome addition to the repertoire for horn ensemble. There are interesting lines in all parts and each player contributes to the melodic material. The work is quite short in length but would...

Marche Heroique (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2835

As the second movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is designed to be very introspective and thought provoking; a piece that suggests a sense of longing or of personal loss.

Modern Day Madrigal (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2318

As the first movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. Designed to remind the listener of the Renaissance style madrigal, in a modern setting, it is a multi-versed composition that even contains...

Musical Tag (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2524

Musical Tag is a light-hearted work designed to provide some amusement amongst the performers by way of a "chase" between two voices with the third voice tagging along. Each voice is given melodic material at some point in the piece and the r...

Novelette (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2314

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own character.

Rondeau Gracieuse (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2320

As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent tool for teaching the rondo form as this piece follows an ...

Scherzo Diabolique (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2316

Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While initially sounding sinister, it takes on a light-hearted ...

Studies in Syncopation (stand alone version)

ID: 81-HE2833

This piece was designed to teach various forms of syncopation in an ensemble setting. While much of what is presented is pretty straightforward and somewhat "common" in terms of syncopated figures, there is still an element of "tongue-in...