Johann Sebastian Bach
— Three Pieces from the Notebooks of Anna Magdalena Bach
Hornist David Jolley’s arrangements of three works: “Kleine Stücke” (originally for harpsichord); “Bist du bei mir” (by G. H. Stölzel); and “Schlummert Ein”, an aria from the Cantata Ich habe genug. “Good recital ‘starters’ are always in short supply. I always think it is good to play as much Bach as possible, whatever the occasion; as wonderful as the Bach Cello Suites are, it is a little daunting to program them, so I hope that theses pieces will help fill the need. One could play one or all of them.” The accompaniment also works equally well with organ.
Suited for:
For Horn and Piano, 7 minutes.
HN-9701 . . . $18.00
David Bilger
— Point/Counterpoint
Composed by David Bilger, the Principal Trumpeter of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Point/Counterpoint shows off a wide range of expressive possibilities using trumpet, horn and piano. The music is ideal for recitals, and allows all three musicians to use both the lyricism and power of their instruments.
Suited for:
For Trumpet, Horn and Piano, 6 minutes.
B2-9808 . . . $20.00
Paquito D’Rivera
— Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments.
Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the
Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Horn and Piano, 5 minutes.
HN-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera
— Wapango
This virtuoso quartet adaptation of Grammy-winning Latin jazz composer Paquito D’Rivera’s lively Afro-Mexican dance with syncopated bass line is a valuable addition to the quartet repertoire with challenging lines for all four hornists. Transcribed by David Harris for W. Marshall Sealy and Horn Song.
Suited for:
For Horn Quartet, 4 minutes.
HN-0730 . . . $24.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For F Horn or English Horn, 30 minutes.
F-0180 . . . $20.00
Randy C. Gardner
— Mastering the Horn’s Low Register
A new low horn method for all horn players, whether high or low hornists, students, amateurs or professionals, who wish to enjoy the many benefits that come with low register proficiency. Randy C. Gardner, Professor of Horn at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and former Second Hornist of The Philadelphia Orchestra for 22 years, examines tone production and technique, breathing, register breaks, shifts, flexibility and more. The excerpt studies give detailed insights and practice techniques for the preparation of 30 audition excerpts with challenging low register passages including Beethoven
Symphonies 3 and
9, Mahler
Symphonies 1 and
3, Shostakovich
Symphony No. 5, Strauss
Don Quixote, Ein Heldenleben and
Till Eulenspiegel, and Wagner
Das Rheingold. Includes a list of resources of special value to low register performance and successful audition psychology. A must for all horn players! (100 pages). Teachers and institutions are encouraged to order multiple copies together to save on mailing expenses.
Suited for:
For Horn Method.
HN-0201 . . . $30.00
Sally A. Lewis
— My Shepherd
An adaptation of Psalm 23 for vocal soloist with instrumental obbligato. The accompaniment may be performed by piano or organ (see also FL-9641 for handbell choir accompaniment for 3, 4, or 5 octave handbell choirs, instead of piano). Includes substitute C, Bb, F and bass clef (C) instrumental parts. Suitable for student or professional players.
Suited for:
For Voice, Obbligato Wind(C, Bb, F and Bass Clef parts), and Piano, 6 minutes.
FL-9642 . . . $14.00
Sally A. Lewis
— My Shepherd
An adaptation of Psalm 23 for vocal soloist with instrumental obbligato. The accompaniment may be performed by handbell choir (includes versions for 3, 4, or 5 octave handbell choirs) or piano/organ (see FL-9642). Includes substitute C, Bb, F and bass clef (C) instrumental parts. Handbell choir version includes director’s score and 8 oversized ringers’ editions. Suitable for student or professional players.
Suited for:
For Voice, Obbligato Wind (C, Bb, F and Bass Clef parts), and Handbell Choir, 6 minutes.
FL-9641 . . . $14.00
Gustav Mahler — Songs of a Wayfarer
Mahler’s songs of love, loss and acceptance (Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen) in a new transcription for horn and piano by Eric Carlson. Adapted from the final orchestral version, the songs include “My Sweetheart’s Wedding Day”, “This Morning in the Fields,” “I Have a Burning Knife,” and “My Sweetheart’s Blue Eyes.” A beautiful and effective recital piece.
Suited for:
For Horn and Piano, 10 minutes.
HN-9805 . . . $19.00
Marin Marais
— Le Basque
The famous one minute encore piece used by horn virtuoso Dennis Brain, who called it “a little French dance, which also happens to be the shortest piece I know.” Arranged by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Horn or English Horn with String Quartet, 1 minutes.
HN-9515 . . . $10.00
Marin Marais
— Le Basque
The famous one minute encore piece used by horn virtuoso Dennis Brain, who called it “a little French dance which also happens to be the shortest piece I know”. A horn feature, arranged by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Woodwind Quintet, 1 minutes.
WW5-9515 . . . $10.00
Marin Marais
— Le Basque
The famous one minute encore piece used by horn virtuoso Dennis Brain, who called it “a little French dance which also happens to be the shortest piece I know”. A horn feature, arranged by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Brass Quintet, 1 minutes.
B5-9601 . . . $10.00
Marin Marais
— Le Basque
The famous one minute encore piece used by horn virtuoso Dennis Brain, who called it “a little French dance which also happens to be the shortest piece I know”. Arranged by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Horn Quartet, 1 minutes.
HN-9807 . . . $9.00
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
— Horn Concerto No. 4, II and III
This transcription of the Adagio and Rondo from Mozart’s 4th Concerto is suitable for recitals, instrumental demos and jobs. Arranged by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Woodwind Quintet, 9 minutes.
WW5-9890 . . . $24.00
Erik Satie — Gnossienne No. 1
A transcription by David Jolley as recorded on his solo album, Villanelle – French Masterworks for Horn (Arabesque Z6678). Satie’s popular “dance of ancient Knossos, on Crete,” originally for piano, works beautifully for solo horn and harp (or piano). Modal lines for the horn with colorful use of the mute, played against a very simple harp or piano accompaniment.
Suited for:
For Horn and Harp (or Piano), 5 minutes.
HN-9806 . . . $16.00
William Grant Still
— Three Songs
Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs,
If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and
Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for horn with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.
Suited for:
For Horn and Piano, 10 minutes.
HN-9802 . . . $15.00
Justinian Tamusuza
— Okukoowoola Kw’Ekkondeere (Horn Call)
Okukoowoola was premiered at the 2006 International Horn Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa. An unaccompanied horn call by one of Africa’s leading composers, it adds unique diversity to the solo horn repertoire and is suitable for professional and advanced student hornists. Based on the traditional Kiganda pentatonic music of Uganda, Tamusuza uses many unusual extended techniques in order to make the modern horn achieve the sounds and inflections of African vocal and percussion music:
eggono note bends, quartertones, harmonics (played with tuning slides removed), African ostinatos and drumming effects with the mute. This short, colorful and visually dramatic crowd pleaser will be a memorable addition to your next recital. Featured in the February 2007 edition of
The Horn Call.
Suited for:
For Horn Solo, 4 minutes.
HN-0705 . . . $23.00
Various (Greek traditional) — Hasaposerviko
A traditional modal Greek dance transcribed and realized for four horns by W. Marshall Sealy and David Harris. Includes an optional improvisational section with a short notated solo. Guaranteed to make you shout “Opa!!”
Suited for:
For Horn Quartet, 3+ minutes.
HN-0735 . . . $18.00
Warren Wernick
— Trio No. 1
A three movement episodic and humorous work that presents a welcome change for trios that are tired of playing Reinecke. “A skillfully written work that recalls the subtle humor of Peter Schickele as P.D.Q. Bach, the intensity of Shostakovich and the bright, graceful melodies of Poulenc.” The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Suited for:
For Oboe, Horn and Piano, 21 minutes.
MC-9575 . . . $20.00
