Rainbow of Human Emotion (3’) This was written during the 2020 “Lockdown” after a pupil shared, via the screen in a piano lesson, a painting she had done. I loved the bright, rainbow colours that she had used, which were the colours representing the NHS during the Lockdown. I wrote a poem about the piece (below) which in turn…
Rainfall – Josie Cheeseman This is a delightful depiction of gentle rainfall, starting with an almost raindrop-like quality, and moving into continuous flowing quavers with both hands playing in the treble. Tis piece would certainly suit a more advanced player, as it presents scope for honing coordination and lightness of touch. Please note: the sound sample here…
Reflections – piano duet 1’ 30” A piece written for a pupil who had a GCSE music exam coming up and who had left it until three weeks before to prepare! There was no time to research what she could play, obtain the music, ascertain from her school teacher whether the standard would be acceptable, and still give her…
Reflective Thoughts On a Cliff Top (3’ 20”) This was inspired by a poem written by a friend, Michael Gibson, which takes us in evocative imagery to different coastal parts of the British Isles. This piece uses an excerpt from the poem, which enters as spoken word towards the end, where it is to be read over the piano…
Remembrance (3’ 45”) These two pieces were improvisations on the subject of remembrance, played during the week of remembrance, in 2018. I had asked all my piano pupils to play an improvisation on their thoughts on remembrance, with a photograph of "The poppies at the town of London” placed on the piano, for them to reflect on. It…
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Reminiscence – the day we didn't go to the New Forest (1’ 20”) The inspiration for this miniature came one November day, after a planned trip to the New Forest had to be cancelled due to the weather. We awoke to heavy black skies and torrential rain. A trip long looked forward to cancelled: this piece was the result. …
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Return of Winter – Emma Liddiard In 2018, my pupils and myself embarked on a project that lead to so many delightful compositions being produced. Each of us wrote something literary about a month or season, in either poetry, prose, or even one word that captured that particular season for us....then we each chose another's (or their own)…
Rhapsody – piano duet approx. 4’ This piano duet was written for two pupils. It has many different characters and contrasts within the one piece, slow and lyrical, as well as strong, powerful passages, so is ideal for encouraging interpretation. It also has a lot of scope for exploring balance between the two players. It was performed in…
Rhapsody Concertino (Concertino for piano and orchestra) This one movement mini concerto was originally written as a piano duet (also available for download). It is full of lyrical melodies, with soaring strings, delicate passages for harp and piano and with some passion in the central chord section. The piano part is not overly difficult, (easily manageable by a…
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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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Snow (available in A min and E min) mezzo, violin and piano (2’ 15”) This short piece depicts the cold beauty of snow, with its spirit descending softly..... It began as a piece for SA choir, (which is also available) but I made this arrangement for a friend which also incorporates a violin solo. A minor vocal…
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Snow duration: 2’ A miniature piece for SAT/B and one line of soprano solo with piano accompaniment, depicting the spirit of snow..... beautiful, soft, delicate. A lovely piece for a Christmas or winter concert. Ideal for a choir where there is no / small tenor section. The solo may easily be taken by a choir member. (There…
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Snow duration: 2’ A miniature piece for treble choir and one line of soprano solo with piano accompaniment, depicting the spirit of snow..... beautiful, soft, delicate. A lovely piece for a Christmas or winter concert. For Sop1, Sop2 (with a couple of splits within these parts) and alto (occasional split.) (There is also an arrangement for SAT/B…
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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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Snowflake Waltz duration: approx. 1’ This little waltz started out as a light-hearted musical joke. Someone had commented a few days before, that one of my waltzes “does not sound like a waltz to me”: his argument being that the middle section was too flowing.... but did say that as it was my work I could call it what…
Soliloquy duration: 9’ Simply a “solo piece” for viola and piano. Still awaiting a player to give it a premier! It has a somewhat brooding quality with some warm moments interspersed. Please note, the sound sample is an electronic sound file. The viola part is included in the download. Price Score £2.50 Look inside:…
Song of the Sea Trombone, elementary piano and beginner piano duration: approx 2’ This little ensemble was written for a brother and sister and their dad. The piano parts are simple, with the first part aimed at a very early beginner (separate hands.) They had GREAT fun playing it, and then played it at a concert – I was delighted! This…
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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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Sostenere duration: 6’ 30” This piece was written for a pianist friend, and a friend of his whom I had never met. She was suffering from poor health and sadly was not able to play for an extended length of time, or play anything too challenging with regards to range. My friend was trying to find and arrange pieces…
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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Sostenuto QUARTET Flute, clarinet easy piano and beginner piano 1’ 30” This little beginners’ ensemble was written for a group of pupils (and myself!) to play and enjoy. The flute and clarinet parts are suitable for early grades and elementary players. Piano part1 is aimed at a beginner. The second piano part is simple, but may need to…
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