Roses at Kypp Cottage (3’ 42”) This piece was written after spending a weekend in Kent and staying with a lady at her home – Kypp Cottage. We had gone to visit some gardens in Kent – this being one of them. The garden was overflowing with roses, and we received such a warm welcome from someone who loved…
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Seasonal Convergence (5’ 7”) This piece was written as part of a series of compositions written by my pupils and myself. We each wrote some poetry or prose, then used someone else poetry or prose to inspire a composition. One of the poems I chose, was about the blurring of the seasons; particularly summer and autumn, which are so…
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Serenity (3’) This little miniature, at little over three minutes long, was yet another inspiration that came from “Lockdown” online teaching. It was inspired by “doodling” on the Skype “door bell” notes as I waited for a pupil. Much nicer to improvise than just sit and wait! This serene little piece was the result... Prices: Score £2.50 mp3…
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Snowdrops is a true piano miniature, very delicate and ethereal. It was originally an improvisation, which was then notated directly from the recording made at the time. Perfect for a winter season concert. Price: score £2.50 recording 50p Listen: (original improvisation recording)
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Snowfall (1’ 50”) This was written in a lesson with a pupil, who was struggling a little to read the bass clef. I thought that one of the best ways to help her, was to get her to write something in the bass clef (she did enjoy composing music) and so we began to write a duet together, with…
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Song, Without Words (2’ 45”) This was begun at a friend’s house, after an enjoyable rehearsal. The theme is very lyrical and melodic, tinged with a slightly wistful feel. Price: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:
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Sostenuto – seven duets (for three or four hands) This set of seven duets was written for an adult pupil. The first duet part is a single line of music only (written on two staves) split between the hands. This means the player who is likely not experienced at playing duets and is still in the early stages of…
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Spring! Winter gradually recedes, and we are greeted by the first primroses! A piano miniature that will give pleasure, both to audience in a concert setting, or may be enjoyed at home. There is a beautiful Youtube video, full of the delights of spring: primroses, celandines, blossom, featuring 'Spring' as the music. View score Listen
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St. James’ (3’ 25”) This little piano miniature was inspired by a photo sent to me by a friend, of a ruined church. The picture had so much serenity, it inspired this piece, a poem and a painting. It evokes distant bells within a serene sound world….The photo of an abandoned church spoke to me immediately, suggesting a…
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Summertime 2’ This was one of a set of thirty five pieces written by my pupils and myself. We each wrote either poetry or prose, to be chosen and used as inspiration for a composition, by another member of the group. One of the pupils came back rather apologetically, saying she was not good at poetry. I actually found…
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The Beauty of a Winter Sky (2‘ 30”) This was written for an adult pupil and uses a very thin texture to represent the thin light of a watery winter sky. Prices: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:
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The day we did not go to See the Star-lit Sky (3’ 30”) This was born out of anticipation of going out to see a beautiful star-lit sky with a friend, which subsequently did not take place - the thought of an opportunity to see something beautiful, triggered this piece.... Prices: Score £2.50 mp3 50p Listen here:…
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