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In The Cross Of Christ I Glory
A viola solo with piano. The beginning is presented in a solemn manner with the viola carrying on the same flavor. After transitional material in the solo a subtle manner in the viola with “Haydnesque” melodies into a ingenious fabric while the piano masks the original melody. The viola once again takes over the title tune , modulates into the alternate tune and slows down to a sense of solemnity..
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In The Cross of Christ I Glory
A violin duet with piano. The beginning is presented in a solemn manner and then progress into the tune with the two violins interacting with a sweet counterpoint. The second section continues in a similar fashion. In a subtle manner the violins interact with “Haydnesque” melodies into a ingenious fabric. A modulation takes place with more of the same except now the soloist lines stretch the range of the instruments until it all settles into solemnity.
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Majestic Christmas Solos -Violin, Vol. 3
A collection for violin and piano including arrangements on “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day,” O Come, O Come Immanuel,” and “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly.” These solos offer a good deal of flair for the more accomplished performer and offer a delightful experience for the listener as well.
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Majestic Christmas Solos -Violin, Vol. 2
A collection for violin and piano including arrangements on “Angels We Have Heard On High,” ” O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” and “Once in Royal David’s City.” These are vigorous solos using various string technics giving rise to exciting performance. These are also complimented by sensitive material as well.
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Three Christmas Solos -Violin Vol. 1
A collection for violin and piano including arrangements on “I Wonder As I Wander,” ” Away In A Manger,” and “What Child Is This.” These are sensitively arranged solos with enough embellishment to make them interesting- supported by moving accompaniment lines.
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God Of Our Fathers
For brass choir, percussion and organ. This is a massive work in expression. It begins with the brass in a fanfare opening. The theme is then presented in the middle and low brass with the trumpets adding splashes of punctuation. The thematic material then alternates between the middle and low brass with the organ. The trumpets then add in with a sweeping transition and the organ goes to work supplying most of the action. The brass alternate between high and low instruments to make color shifts. They all join in together leading up to a massive conclusion where a congregation or vocal ensemble can sing the final verse with the brass and organ alternating by adding fanfare motives right up to the final punctuated chords.
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Battle Hymn Of The Republic
For brass choir and percussion- this is a very strong and ambitious work. With a firery and fanfare like beginning the introduction then breaks into a solid full ensemble sound. The first section is carried by the horns along with trumpet and percussion punctuations. The second section features the trumpet with the remaining brass supporting it with pyramid chords. The next section is more like a processional where it comings to repose. Moving on to a chordal rendition of the tune the flow of the piece is broken up in to phrase like sections. After a flair of the trumpets the piece becomes solid in its structure coming to a massive conclusion.
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My Country ‘Tis of Thee
A brass quintet that is score for two trumpets, horn and two trombones. The introduction uses an imitation format while at a soft expressive feeling. The first section is somewhat straight forward that passes the tune around amongst the various parts while sitting on chordal movement. This format continues on into the next section of the piece with the parts moving in and out of the texture. The third section essentially shows the first trumpet in an obbligato fashion concluding into a Maestoso feel. After several modulations the piece immediately becomes solemn and resolves oh so peacefully.
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America, The Beautiful
A brass quintet that starts out with a solid statement that resembles a quiet strength The horn carries the tune while the other parts use a smooth underpinning of gentle motion. The second section modulates to a new key all the while using related thematic material for a transition. Then moving back to the original key the piece comes to a bold, solid conclusion.
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Majestic Trombone Solos for Christmas, Vol. 3
A collection for trombone and piano including arrangements on “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus,” “Angels We Have Heard On High,” and, “What Child Is This?” These solos exploit the full range of the instrument while giving opportunity for expressiveness as well. A good collection for variety of arrangements.
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Majestic Trombone Solos for Christmas, Vol. 2
A collection for trombone and piano including arrangements on “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Go, Tell It On The Mountain,” and “How Great Our Joy.” These solos make good use of embellishment to enrich the original tunes. They also offer a variety of styles and difficulty making a safe opportunity for performance during the Christmas season.
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Majestic Trombone Solos for Christmas, Vol. 1
A collection for trombone and piano including arrangements on “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” ” O Come, O Come, Immanuel,” and “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear.” These solos exploit the full range of the instrument while giving opportunity for expressiveness as well. A good collection for variety of arrangements.
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Majestic Horn Solos for Christmas, Vol. 3
A collection for French horn and piano including arrangements on “Away in a Manger,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” and “Angels We Have Heard On High.” These solos range in style from the richness of the horn tone to sheer exuberance that requires established technic.
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Majestic Horn Solos for Christmas, Vol. 2
A collection for French horn and piano including arrangements on “The Birthday of a King,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “What Child Is This?” These solos range from sounds of bold proclamation to gentle serenity. A wide range of emotions for the performer and listener alike.
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Majestic Horn Solos for Christmas, Vol. 1
A collection for French horn and piano including arrangements on “O Come, O Come Immanuel,” “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly,” and “Once In Royal David’s City.” These solos take advantage of the broad sound of the horn as well as the explosiveness that the instrument is capable. They explore the wide range of emotions that makes for good instrumental arranging.
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The Old Rugged Cross
A French horn solo with piano presented in a pleasing, gently rhythmic motion with the solo in a straight forward fashion. The second section has the accompaniment moving in a more vigorous fashion while the horn uses obbligato like lines with stopped pitches. The melodic lines become more extended and the accompaniment becomes more sedate and all comes to a solemn repose.