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Watercolors Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones

Composed by Craig Wadley. 21st Century, Impressionistic, Minimalism, Recital. Score, Set o…(+)

Composed by Craig Wadley. 21st Century, Impressionistic, Minimalism, Recital. Score, Set of Parts. 51 pages. Published by Wadley Publications (S0.208887). - Score,Set of Parts - 21st Century,Impressionistic,Minimalism,Recital - Wadley Publications
$24.99 23.26 € #Saxophone Quartet: 4 saxophones #Craig Wadley #Watercolors #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

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Revelation (score only - legal size) Concert band

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983168 Composed by Craig Wadley. …(+)

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983168 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 16 pages. Wadley Publications #3046241. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983168). This is a full score in LEGAL SIZE format for Revelation by Craig Wadley, PARTS SOLD SEPARATELY.Revelation was commissioned in 2002 by Dru Davison, then Director of the Brookland High School Band in Brookland, Arkansas. In 2002, the United States was still reeling from the deadly and devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragic loss of life and the shaking of the nation’s sense of security, many people feared what the future might bring. Revelation begins with a question: Where do we go from here? The piece presents the uncertainty and sense of foreboding felt by so many Americans at that point in history, followed shortly by the only possible response: We must move forward. The music moves toward its climax with new energy, driving onward with a sense of urgency, reflecting the heart and will of a nation determined to rise above tragedy. Soli section for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Tuba soloists, with percussion.
$1.99 1.85 € #Concert band #Craig Wadley #Revelation #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Revelation (score only - standard size) Concert band

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983169 Composed by Craig Wadley. …(+)

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983169 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 13 pages. Wadley Publications #3046247. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983169). This is a full score in STANDARD SIZE (8.5 X 11) format for Revelation by Craig Wadley, ATTENTION - SMALL PRINT, recommended only for adjudication purposes.PARTS SOLD SEPARATELY.Revelation was commissioned in 2002 by Dru Davison, then Director of the Brookland High School Band in Brookland, Arkansas. In 2002, the United States was still reeling from the deadly and devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragic loss of life and the shaking of the nation’s sense of security, many people feared what the future might bring. Revelation begins with a question: Where do we go from here? The piece presents the uncertainty and sense of foreboding felt by so many Americans at that point in history, followed shortly by the only possible response: We must move forward. The music moves toward its climax with new energy, driving onward with a sense of urgency, reflecting the heart and will of a nation determined to rise above tragedy.Soli section for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Tuba soloists, with percussion.
$1.99 1.85 € #Concert band #Craig Wadley #Revelation #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Instrumental Solo,Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983172 Composed by Craig Wadley. 21st Century,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Halloween. Individual part. 18 pages. Wadley Publications #4638491. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983172). Nevermore for Unaccompanied Saxophone by Craig Wadley. As this is an unaccompanied piece, ANY saxophone is acceptable. While most soloists will undoubtedly opt to use alto or soprano, the composer welcomes renditions of this piece on any of the larger saxes as well. This piece was inspired by Nevermore: An Evening With Edgar Allen Poe, a single act play featuring Jeffrey Combs. My good friend, Dr. Brent Bristow of Arkansas State University, Beebe, convinced me to go see the play when it was presented there in March of 2018. That performance by the legendary Mr. Combs inspired this piece. Why unaccompanied saxophone? Brent Bristow and I have been close friends since high school, and since he is the one who convinced me to see this show, and given that he plays classical saxophone (yes, that IS a thing!), I figured saxophone would kill two birds with one reed… or something like that. The show itself is a one-man performance, so that’s why this piece is unaccompanied. I toyed with the notion of including some text from the show. Eventually, I decided to go with The Raven, which is featured prominently in Combs’ monologue. But I didn’t want to RELY on The Raven, so I wrote the piece in such a way that it can be performed with OR without the narrator. I took a bit of inspiration from Bach’s cello music and brought in some more modern elements such as shifting meters and limited use of slap-tongue and multiphonics to keep things interesting. No altissimo is used.This work would make for excellent solo repertoire at the collegiate level, while still being potentially accessible to advanced high school players. If the narrator is used, this work would also be great as part of a Halloween/horror variety show!You may note that the mp3 demo preview uses a cello sound (placing the transposition in the range of the baritone sax, though again, any saxophone is acceptable). A cello sound is used because samples of saxophone sounds generally leave much to be desired, and they are most commonly based on jazz tone qualities which would be completely inappropriate for this piece.

Revelation (set of parts) Concert band

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983167 Composed by Craig Wadley. …(+)

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983167 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 48 pages. Wadley Publications #3046237. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983167). This is a complete set of parts for Revelation by Craig Wadley, SCORE SOLD SEPARATELY.Revelation was commissioned in 2002 by Dru Davison, then Director of the Brookland High School Band in Brookland, Arkansas. In 2002, the United States was still reeling from the deadly and devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragic loss of life and the shaking of the nation’s sense of security, many people feared what the future might bring. Revelation begins with a question: Where do we go from here? The piece presents the uncertainty and sense of foreboding felt by so many Americans at that point in history, followed shortly by the only possible response: We must move forward. The music moves toward its climax with new energy, driving onward with a sense of urgency, reflecting the heart and will of a nation determined to rise above tragedy. Soli section for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Tuba soloists, with percussion.
$19.99 18.61 € #Concert band #Craig Wadley #Revelation #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Bombadil Bassoon, Piano (duet)

Bassoon,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983159 Composed by Craig Wadley.…(+)

Bassoon,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983159 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Children,Concert,Contemporary,New Age. Score and part. 13 pages. Wadley Publications #3038581. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983159). Bombadil is a musical portrait of one of the lesser-known characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of
$9.99 9.3 € #Bassoon, Piano (duet) #Craig Wadley #Bombadil #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Small Ensemble Piano Accompaniment,Piccolo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983165 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 10 pages. Wadley Publications #3044195. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983165). A beautiful lyric essay for piccolo (or flute) and piano utilizing nontraditional harmonies and modalities. While the technical requirements of the piece are of only intermediate difficulty, the demand for musical expression is high for both the soloist and accompanist. Trust is written as a musical meditation on Psalm 143, verses 1-11. These verses from the Bible underscore one of the basic (yet sometimes uncomfortable) truths of human existence: we need help. People often find it difficult to trust in anyone or anything other than themselves, but no matter how much we may desire complete independence and autonomy, human beings are simply not equipped to weather the storms life brings on our own. The difficulties of life can in fact make us feel isolated and deserted. Our culture’s celebration of strength and independence silently imply that we are weak if we are unable to stand alone, yet it is during troubling times, when we are totally incapable of moving forward on our own, that we find our greatest strength in embracing a helping hand.

Bassoon Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983173 Composed by Craig Wadley. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Individual part. 5 pages. Wadley Publications #4980651. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983173). The title of Sonar’s Riddle is an anagram of Dr. Daniel Ross, and stands as a tribute to a musician known for both his kindness and humor. Dr. Daniel F. Ross (1944-2019) was a Professor of Music at Arkansas State University, where he taught the double reed studio from 1968 to 2018. During his illustrious career, he became known as not only a world-class musician, but an innovator in the field of reed-making with his Ross Gouging Machine. As a performer, he served as Principal Oboist with the Arkansas Symphony and performed with the North Arkansas Symphony, Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Tupelo Symphony, Delta Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Nashville Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, and the St. Louis Chamber Music Society. He was a frequent soloist with the Forum Sinfonia of Krakow, Poland, touring with them in the United Stated and Europe. He held the title of Visiting Professor of Oboe at the Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland and has been a soloist with the St. Petersburg and Moscow Philharmonic orchestras in Russia. As a teacher, Dr. Ross stressed the importance of expression. For him, being a musician was an extension of being human. In order to make music, one must cross the threshold from producing technically accurate sounds into a mysterious and sometimes elusive realm of heart, love, compassion, gentleness, and joy. In Dan Ross’ studio, one learned that a musician capable of evoking strong emotions must first be a person of great character. Dan Ross excelled in all things musical, but more importantly, he was an excellent man. He may well be remembered as a great musician, a great performer and teacher, or as an innovator in the art of reed making. But his true legacy lies in the hearts that he touched and the lives that he molded. I count myself fortunate to have been one of many. Sonar’s Riddle is a brief musical portrait of Dr. Dan Ross, attempting to capture the essence of his kind spirit and boundless humor.

Groovin' Goliath (and the slingshot of doom) Saxophone ensemble

Saxophone Ensemble,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Sopr…(+)

Saxophone Ensemble,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983171 Composed by Craig Wadley. Contemporary,Sacred,Standards. 58 pages. Wadley Publications #3577545. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983171). Groovin’ Goliath (and the slingshot of doom) for saxophone choir combines elements of blues, traditional and non-traditional tonal structures, shifting metrical landscapes, and saxophonic sound effects in this retelling of the epic tale of David and Goliath. The giant still loses the fight, but the biggest saxes reign supreme in this battle royale!
$45.00 41.88 € #Saxophone ensemble #Craig Wadley #Groovin' Goliath #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Temporal Physics Alto Saxophone and Piano

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983170 Composed by Craig …(+)

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983170 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and part. 29 pages. Wadley Publications #3434687. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983170). Commissioned by Dr. Brent Bristow of Arkansas State University (Beebe), Temporal Physics is a single-movement sonatina for alto saxophone and piano. Featuring a cornucopia of meter changes, the piece explores various stylistic treatments of two brief melodic motifs. Temporal Physics drops hints of different musical eras while remaining a truly contemporary display of soloistic virtuosity.
$19.99 18.61 € #Alto Saxophone and Piano #Craig Wadley #Temporal Physics #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Brass Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983164 Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 52 pages. Wadley Publications #3043833. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983164). This Brass Quintet won the 1996 Fine Arts Festival Music Award at Illinois State University, an international competition. Songs of the Warrior, a Brass Quintet in three movements, utilizes thematic material derived from a twelve-tone row, presented in three contrasting styles. While the piece stands on its own as absolute music following traditional formal structures, the titles of each movement do suggest a setting befitting the mood or atmosphere evoked by the music. I. The Cannon’s Mouth Following a slightly modified version of the classical sonata allegro form, this movement presents the thematic material in a freely atonal setting, Much use is made of variations of ancient two note war-horn calls, which would command soldiers to advance into direct combat with an enemy. II. Amidst the Fallen The second movement evokes images of the aftermath of battle and the horrors left on the field of war. Dynamic and rhythmic elements in the music produce a classic arch form. Melodic and harmonic structures are developed throughout the movement. III. Revelry A complete departure in style from the previous movements, Revelry features upbeat modal harmony and foot-tapping rhythms. Thematic material borrowed from the earlier movements is transformed to conform to the desired atmosphere. The form of the movement is best described as a hybrid rondo and variations. The light-hearted mood is perhaps a reflection of the joy found when a soldier returns to his home. This quintet presents three stylistically distinct movements, yet all are based on the same thematic sources. The first movement is somewhat cerebral and demands much virtuosity from the performers. The second is darker, with some almost lyrical melodic lines. The final movement is nothing if not bombastic. All-in-all, Songs of the Warrior provides a little something for everyone, from Berlioz to Schoenberg, with a little Bernstein on the side.

Oboe Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983174 Composed by Craig Wadley. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival. Individual part. 5 pages. Wadley Publications #4980645. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983174). The title of Sonar’s Riddle is an anagram of Dr. Daniel Ross, and stands as a tribute to a musician known for both his kindness and humor. Dr. Daniel F. Ross (1944-2019) was a Professor of Music at Arkansas State University, where he taught the double reed studio from 1968 to 2018. During his illustrious career, he became known as not only a world-class musician, but an innovator in the field of reed-making with his Ross Gouging Machine. As a performer, he served as Principal Oboist with the Arkansas Symphony and performed with the North Arkansas Symphony, Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra, Tupelo Symphony, Delta Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Nashville Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, and the St. Louis Chamber Music Society. He was a frequent soloist with the Forum Sinfonia of Krakow, Poland, touring with them in the United Stated and Europe. He held the title of Visiting Professor of Oboe at the Academy of Music in Krakow, Poland and has been a soloist with the St. Petersburg and Moscow Philharmonic orchestras in Russia. As a teacher, Dr. Ross stressed the importance of expression. For him, being a musician was an extension of being human. In order to make music, one must cross the threshold from producing technically accurate sounds into a mysterious and sometimes elusive realm of heart, love, compassion, gentleness, and joy. In Dan Ross’ studio, one learned that a musician capable of evoking strong emotions must first be a person of great character. Dan Ross excelled in all things musical, but more importantly, he was an excellent man. He may well be remembered as a great musician, a great performer and teacher, or as an innovator in the art of reed making. But his true legacy lies in the hearts that he touched and the lives that he molded. I count myself fortunate to have been one of many. Sonar’s Riddle is a brief musical portrait of Dr. Dan Ross, attempting to capture the essence of his kind spirit and boundless humor.

Disco Aardvark Goes to Beale Street Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983166 Composed by…(+)

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983166 Composed by Craig Wadley. Concert,Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 67 pages. Wadley Publications #3046207. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983166). Yet another jazz tune with a name that makes absolutely no sense! In the same way one would not expect to see an actual aardvark strolling down Beale Street while listening to disco hits of the 1970s, one would not expect to find a G-flat wandering aimlessly about in an E-flat Major 9 chord. Nonetheless, both of these confounding conundrums are presented here. Anomalous Adventure Number One is about to start, so grab some hot salsa, get your waka-chicka on, and be ready to swing, big daddy! Optional parts are included for Bb, Eb, and Bass Clef solos in the event that there is no player for vibes, if you wish to feature a different performer, or if you wish to open solos for more players.INSTRUMENTATIONFeatured Solo - Vibes (opt. parts for substitutions)A Sax - 2 (opt. soprano 1)T Sax - 2B Sax - 1Trumpet - 5Trombone - 5Drum SetGuitarElec. BassPiano
$24.99 23.26 € #Jazz Ensemble #Craig Wadley #Disco Aardvark Goes to Beale Street #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983162 Composed by Craig Wadley. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score and parts. 102 pages. Wadley Publications #3043809. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983162). The Privateers is a swashbuckling depiction of an oceangoing pirate adventure, presented in the form of a march. The piece starts with a brief fanfare, followed immediately by a rousing melody in the style of an old sea-shanty. Images of sailing upon an endless sea of stars come to mind as a tranquil nocturne is presented, but the peace is shattered as cutlasses and sabers clash in a dogfight sure to end in Davy Jones’ locker! The music swells to a dramatic conclusion as our mighty galleon surges across a stormy sea. Instrumentation The Privateers comes with full sets of both concert/stage and marching/field parts, allowing for great flexibility in your performance venues. Contemporary marching bands and drum & bugle corps utilize specialized field percussion which is typically not used in a concert setting. With this piece, the use of outdoor percussion (quad toms and a tonal bass drum line) onstage is encouraged, although not required. A single bass drum line is included which may be used instead of (or in addition to) the tonal bass drum line, and the Quad Toms part may be omitted. A piano part is included, primarily for optional use indoors as a color instrument for the ensemble. However, smaller bands in particular may find it useful for filling out the accompaniment line if instrumentation is limited. Optionally, a very small ensemble of melodic instruments could be used, with the piano acting as a full-fledged accompaniment. Several optional parts are included, such as Eb and Bb Horn, for ensembles with limited instrumentation. Also, the two Low Winds parts should be distributed equally across trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tenor sax players. Double reed parts are not included. Double these instruments on appropriate parts to suit the needs of your ensemble. Teaching Points Meter – The alternation of 6/8 and 4/4 with a constant pulse (rather than a constant 8th note) provides an excellent opportunity to teach your students to shift the subdivision of the beat from triple to duple and back again. Chromaticism & Accidentals – There is a recurring passage which features the prominent use of secondary dominants, or circle of fifths chord motion. Students can learn a few less-than-common accidentals and enharmonics, while also getting a larger lesson in music theory.

One Zero Zero Concert band

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983161 Composed by Craig Wadley. …(+)

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983161 Composed by Craig Wadley. Concert,Contemporary,Graduation,Holiday,Standards. Score and parts. 78 pages. Wadley Publications #3038643. Published by Wadley Publications (A0.983161). One Zero Zero was written in 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Lawrence County School District (formerly Walnut Ridge Schools) in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. The piece is dedicated to the Walnut Ridge High School Pride Band and long-time director John Long.
$24.99 23.26 € #Concert band #Craig Wadley #One Zero Zero #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus

The Ring-Bearer's Tale Flute

Flute - Advanced - Digital Download Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century, Contempor…(+)

Flute - Advanced - Digital Download Composed by Craig Wadley. 20th Century, Contemporary Classical, Fairy Tales, Recital, New Age. Sheet Music Single, Solo Part. 14 pages. Published by Wadley Publications
J.R.R. Tolkien?s TheLord of the Rings is arguably the defining novel of the fantasy genre. Many of the characters in this epic novel arelarger-than-life: Gandalf, Saruman,Aragorn, and others. Interestinglyenough, the true heroes of Tolkien?s tale are very simple folk: hobbits. Bilbo Baggins and his nephew Frodo are among the most beloved charactersof the story, quite possibly because they are not so much different from you orme, yet they accomplish great and heroic deeds nonetheless.

This piece for unaccompanied flute focuses on five momentsfrom The Lord of the Rings in whichour down-to-earth heroes encounter situations both marvelous and terrible. As the title suggests, the musical narrativefollows the adventures of Frodo and his faithful companion, Samwise Gamgee (whoalso bore the One Ring for a time).

I. Rivendell

II. Fog on the Barrow-Downs

III. Ents

IV. Shelob's Lair

V. The Grey Havens
$9.99 9.3 € #Flute #Craig Wadley #The Ring-Bearer's Tale #Wadley Publications #SheetMusicPlus