Piano Solo - intermediate

SKU: HL.14020183

(Complete). Composed by Edward MacDowell. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. 28 pages. Music Sales #NOV275979. Published by Music Sales (HL.14020183).

8.25x11.75x0.112 inches.

This album contais all ten of Edward Macdowell's Woodland Sketches, Op51.

Piano

SKU: HL.14042933

Composed by Albert Ketelbey. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. Bosworth & Co. #BOE100452. Published by Bosworth & Co. (HL.14042933).

English.

A Woodland Story (In Eight Chapters) for solo Piano by Albert Ketelbey.

(Alto Saxophone Feature). Composed by Catherine McMichael. For Soloist(s) with Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2/3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1/2, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2/3, Horn in F 1/2, Horn in F 3/4, Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba,). Grade 4. Score and parts. Duration 6:00. Published by C. Alan Publications

Piano; Vocal; Voice (Voice and Piano)

SKU: HL.48000909

Solo Songs. Composed by Einojuhani Rautavaara. Boosey & Hawkes Voice. Classical, Contemporary, Finnish. 87 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M550095052. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48000909).

UPC: 073999257076. 8.25x11.75x0.2 inches.

Contents: I Took That Trip towards an Early Daybreak * What Is There Arising from behind Your Eyelids * I am Walking over Tiny Spots of Snow * Deep is the Night * In the Great Wild Woodlands * In Between Grey Stones * Lucky Cat * To You I Would Make a Gift of Sunflowers * I am Not Speaking, I am Singing * Vocalise * Melancholy * The Squirrel * O Wonderful World * Song of My Heart * Like a Pale Mask, the Hour of Parting * Spring Song * Summer Night * Herbsttag * Winter.

Recorded live. By Woodlands High School Varsity Treble Choir. Release date: April 25, 2013. Mark Records. Listening CD. Duration 24:52:00. Published by Mark Custom Music (MK.50480-MCD).

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49090

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Form: Suite. Score and Part(s). 85 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-49090. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49090).

ISBN 9781470645908. UPC: 038081564289. English.

Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, A Woodland Celebration by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. As soon as young students can play a concert B-flat scale and learn the note concert A-flat, this piece is easily playable. Second clarinet does not go over the break, and second trumpet and horn have limited ranges as well.

A Woodland Celebration was commissioned by the Smallwood Drive School Band, Amherst, New York (Angela Antersol, Director) with appreciation for the generosity of the Smallwood PTA in celebration and recognition of the National School of Character Award presented to the school in 2019.

A Woodland Celebration correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (1:45).

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49090S

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Form: Suite. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-49090S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49090S).

ISBN 9781470645915. UPC: 038081564296. English.

Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, A Woodland Celebration by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. As soon as young students can play a concert B-flat scale and learn the note concert A-flat, this piece is easily playable. Second clarinet does not go over the break, and second trumpet and horn have limited ranges as well.

A Woodland Celebration was commissioned by the Smallwood Drive School Band, Amherst, New York (Angela Antersol, Director) with appreciation for the generosity of the Smallwood PTA in celebration and recognition of the National School of Character Award presented to the school in 2019.

A Woodland Celebration correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. (1:45).

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.41911S

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Form: Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-41911S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41911S).

UPC: 038081482361. English.

Eward MacDowell (1860--1908) was best known for his compositions for piano including his suites Woodland Sketches, Sea Pieces, and New England Idylls. Woodland Sketches includes his most popular short piece, To a Wild Rose. This gentle tune is beautiful in its simplicity, and is scored now for concert band in this very playable setting. (1:40) To a Wild Rose correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

Composed by Edward MacDowell (1861-1908). Arranged by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Sound Innovations for Band. Form: Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Grade 1.5. 130 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Daniel Dorff. For solo flute. Contemporary. Solo part. 4 pages. Duration 3:30. Published by Theodore Presser Company

Alto Saxophone; Baritone Saxophone; Piano Accompaniment (Score and Solo Part) - easy

SKU: HL.49019125

E-flat Saxophone and Piano. Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. Softcover. Op. 51/1. 6 pages. Schott Music #ED09912. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019125).

ISBN 9790001176644. UPC: 841886016828. 9.0x12.0x0.047 inches.

Composed in 1896, while MacDowell was in Boston, Woodland Sketches are among the best known of the American composers piano works. The famous first piece from opus 51, To a Wild a Rose, has been adapted here for E-flat saxophone and piano accompaniment.

Violin (or Flute) & Piano

SKU: ST.Y349

Composed by George Dyson. String music. An Evening Bell. Silken Sails. Moon-Fairy. Elfin Market. Score and part. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #Y349. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.Y349).

ISBN 9790220225499.

This four-movement suite was first published in 1918 by Joseph Williams (now part of Stainer & Bell) as In Pixieland for Solo Violin or Flute and Piano. In 1921 string parts were added and then in 1930 optional parts for flute, oboe, clarinet in A or B flat and bassoon became available, making the work ideally suited for school or amateur orchestra. In 1999 the Sir George Dyson Trust decided that the original title was slightly out of tune with the times and it was changed to Woodland Suite.

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 1. Concert Band. Score and full set of parts. Published by Hal Leonard.

Grade 1

SKU: CL.011-2078-02

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 1988. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2078-02. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2078-02).

Woodland Hills is the perfect first contest or concert piece for your youngest of bands. Ed Huckeby has a knack for accessbile scoring while getting the best out of your band, and this is another perfect example.

(from Woodland Sketches, Op 51, No. 1 Four Violoncellos, Score and Parts). By Edward MacDowell (1861-1908). Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel. For Cello, Cello Ensemble. Schott. Softcover. Schott Music #CB232. Published by Schott Music

Grade 1

SKU: CL.011-2078-00

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Command Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 1988. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2078-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2078-00).

Woodland Hills is the perfect first contest or concert piece for your youngest of bands. Ed Huckeby has a knack for accessbile scoring while getting the best out of your band, and this is another perfect example.

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

SATB choir, keyboard - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6005

Composed by Ronald Kauffmann. Romantic, Hope/Assurance. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6005. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6005).

UPC: 688670560057. Text: Georgia Harkness.

Famous Georgia Harkness text with new tune, WOODLAND, by composer. 4 stanzas Unison or Two-Part Mixed, 1 stanza SATB. Last stanza with descant.

Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.AMP-026-020

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 026-020. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-026-020).

Edward MacDowell can be regarded as the first great American composer, although he disliked the idea of being classified as any sort of musical nationalist. He composed a large number of orchestral works but it is the charming and unpretentious suite of musical miniatures, Woodland Sketches, that has survived as his best-known work, with To a Wild Rose being the most popular. Philip Sparke has expertly arranged this simple work for concert band.

Edward MacDowell (1860-1908) kan als de eerste grote Amerikaanse componist worden beschouwd, hoewel hij zelf een hekel had aan het idee gezien te worden als nationaal musicus. MacDowell beschouwde muziek bij uitstek als een internationaletaal. Hij componeerde een grote hoeveelheid pianomuziek, evenals vele liederen en een aantal orkeststukken. Het is echter de bekoorlijke en pretentieloze suite van muzikale miniaturen, Woodland Sketches, die zijn bekendstewerk is geworden. Hiervan is het prachtige To a Wild Rose het populairst.

Philip Sparke bearbeitete dieses Stück des amerikanischen Komponisten Edward MacDowell, der weit über die Grenzen seines Heimatlandes hinaus berühmt ist. To a Wild Rose wurde seinem bekanntesten Werk, den Woodland Sketches, entnommen, einer Reihe anmutiger, unprätentiöser musikalischer Miniaturen. Hieraus ist To a Wild Rose das wohl populärste Stück, dessen Qualität Kritiker zu dem Urteil bewog, es sei so gut, wie der gesamte Rest von MacDowells Klaviermusik.

Edwa rd MacDowell (1860-1908) est considéré comme le premier grand compositeur américain de l’histoire de la musique, bien qu’il refusait avec vigueur d’être associé un quelconque courant musical nationaliste. Edward MacDowell a toujours considéré que la musique était une véritable langue internationale, et ses œuvres sont fortement influencées par le style de composition européen, et plus particulièrement par l’écriture allemande. Compositeur adulé de son vivant dans son pays natal et l’étranger, il était également un pianiste exceptionnel dont la virtuosité a impressionné l’un de ses plus brillants professeurs, Franz Liszt. Edward MacDowell a composé de nombreusesœuvres pour piano, un grand nombre de lieder ainsi que plusieurs œuvres orchestrales. Mais l’œuvre la plus connue de son répertoire est une charmante suite de miniatures musicales pour piano, Woodland Sketches, une composition modeste et stylistiquement simple dont est extraite la plus célèbre de ces miniatures To a Wild Rose (“ une rose sauvage”). L’étonnante sincérité de la mélodie fit dire un grand critique musical que cette mélodie valait toutes les œuvres pour piano réunies de MacDowell.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS3

Composed by Doris Gazda. FS-SWS. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 20 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS3. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS3).

ISBN 9780825844881. UPC: 798408044886. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

A copse is a thicket of trees and bushes that may be found in a meadow or in open land. In England, a copse will often be found on a moor. A copse needs a source of water that is usually a stream, small river or pond. A copse has abundant plant and animal life because it provides the perfect habitat and shelter for moisture loving plants, insects, small mammals, rodents, reptiles, and birds. If you were walking through the copse in the midst of willow trees, bluebells and march marigolds, you would see beautiful butterflies, dragonflies and moths. You might see a frog or toad jumping on the banks of the pond and you would hear the call of numerous birds. Ornithologists often spend many hours watching and counting birds in and around a copse. Migrating birds such as geese and herons may also be spotted at certain times of the year. If you sit very quietly, you might catch sight of a red fox, a rabbit or squirrel. A copse is a happy place to spend an afternoon or to go for a walk. Perhaps you will get to visit a nature preserve near your home where you can observe the wonderful world of the woodland wild life that can be found in abundance in a copse. To assist you in learning some of the techniques that you need to be able to use when playing Willow-Wood Copse, you may wish to work on the studies that accompany the piece.
A copse is a thicket of trees and bushes that may be found in a meadow or in open land. In England, a copse will often be found on a moor. A copse needs a source of water that is usually a stream, small river or pond. A copse has abundant plant and animal life because it provides the perfect habitat and shelter for moisture loving plants, insects, small mammals, rodents, reptiles, and birds. If you were walking through the copse in the midst of willow trees, bluebells and march marigolds, you would see beautiful butterflies, dragonflies and moths. You might see a frog or toad jumping on the banks of the pond and you would hear the call of numerous birds. Ornithologists often spend many hours watching and counting birds in and around a copse. Migrating birds such as geese and herons may also be spotted at certain times of the year. If you sit very quietly, you might catch sight of a red fox, a rabbit or squirrel. A copse is a happy place to spend an afternoon or to go for a walk. Perhaps you will get to visit a nature preserve near your home where you can observe the wonderful world of the woodland wild life that can be found in abundance in a copse. To assist you in learning some of the techniques that you need to be able to use when playingA Willow-Wood Copse, you may wish to work on the studies that accompany the piece.
A copse is a thicket of trees and bushes that may be found in a meadow or in open land. In England, a copse will often be found on a moor. A copse needs a source of water that is usually a stream, small river or pond. A copse has abundant plant and animal life because it provides the perfect habitat and shelter for moisture loving plants, insects, small mammals, rodents, reptiles, and birds. If you were walking through the copse in the midst of willow trees, bluebells and march marigolds, you would see beautiful butterflies, dragonflies and moths. You might see a frog or toad jumping on the banks of the pond and you would hear the call of numerous birds. Ornithologists often spend many hours watching and counting birds in and around a copse. Migrating birds such as geese and herons may also be spotted at certain times of the year. If you sit very quietly, you might catch sight of a red fox, a rabbit or squirrel. A copse is a happy place to spend an afternoon or to go for a walk. Perhaps you will get to visit a nature preserve near your home where you can observe the wonderful world of the woodland wild life that can be found in abundance in a copse. To assist you in learning some of the techniques that you need to be able to use when playing Willow-Wood Copse, you may wish to work on the studies that accompany the piece.
A copse is a thicket of trees and bushes that may be found in a meadow or in open land. In England, a copse will often be found on a moor. A copse needs a source of water that is usually a stream, small river or pond. A copse has abundant plant and animal life because it provides the perfect habitat and shelter for moisture loving plants, insects, small mammals, rodents, reptiles, and birds.If you were walking through the copse in the midst of willow trees, bluebells and march marigolds, you would see beautiful butterflies, dragonflies and moths. You might see a frog or toad jumping on the banks of the pond and you would hear the call of numerous birds. Ornithologists often spend many hours watching and counting birds in and around a copse. Migrating birds such as geese and herons may also be spotted at certain times of the year. If you sit very quietly, you might catch sight of a red fox, a rabbit or squirrel.A copse is a happy place to spend an afternoon or to go for a walk. Perhaps you will get to visit a nature preserve near your home where you can observe the wonderful world of the woodland wild life that can be found in abundance in a copse.To assist you in learning some of the techniques that you need to be able to use when playing Willow-Wood Copse, you may wish to work on the studies that accompany the piece.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.AMP-026-010

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 026-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-026-010).

Edward MacDowell can be regarded as the first great American composer, although he disliked the idea of being classified as any sort of musical nationalist. He composed a large number of orchestral works but it is the charming and unpretentious suite of musical miniatures, Woodland Sketches, that has survived as his best-known work, with To a Wild Rose being the most popular. Philip Sparke has expertly arranged this simple work for concert band.

Philip Sparke bearbeitete dieses Stück des amerikanischen Komponisten Edward MacDowell, der weit über die Grenzen seines Heimatlandes hinaus berühmt ist. To a Wild Rose wurde seinem bekanntesten Werk, den Woodland Sketches, entnommen, einer Reihe anmutiger, unprätentiöser musikalischer Miniaturen. Hieraus ist To a Wild Rose das wohl populärste Stück, dessen Qualität Kritiker zu dem Urteil bewog, es sei so gut, wie der gesamte Rest von MacDowells Klaviermusik.

Edwa rd MacDowell (1860-1908) est considéré comme le premier grand compositeur américain de l’histoire de la musique, bien qu’il refusait avec vigueur d’être associé un quelconque courant musical nationaliste. Edward MacDowell a toujours considéré que la musique était une véritable langue internationale, et ses œuvres sont fortement influencées par le style de composition européen, et plus particulièrement par l’écriture allemande. Compositeur adulé de son vivant dans son pays natal et l’étranger, il était également un pianiste exceptionnel dont la virtuosité a impressionné l’un de ses plus brillants professeurs, Franz Liszt. Edward MacDowell a composé de nombreusesœuvres pour piano, un grand nombre de lieder ainsi que plusieurs œuvres orchestrales. Mais l’œuvre la plus connue de son répertoire est une charmante suite de miniatures musicales pour piano, Woodland Sketches, une composition modeste et stylistiquement simple dont est extraite la plus célèbre de ces miniatures To a Wild Rose (“ une rose sauvage”). L’étonnante sincérité de la mélodie fit dire un grand critique musical que cette mélodie valait toutes les œuvres pour piano réunies de MacDowell.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.AMP-026-140

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 026-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-026-140).

Edward MacDowell can be regarded as the first great American composer, although he disliked the idea of being classified as any sort of musical nationalist. He composed a large number of orchestral works but it is the charming and unpretentious suite of musical miniatures, Woodland Sketches, that has survived as his best-known work, with To a Wild Rose being the most popular. Philip Sparke has expertly arranged this simple work for concert band.

Philip Sparke bearbeitete dieses Stück des amerikanischen Komponisten Edward MacDowell, der weit über die Grenzen seines Heimatlandes hinaus berühmt ist. To a Wild Rose wurde seinem bekanntesten Werk, den Woodland Sketches, entnommen, einer Reihe anmutiger, unprätentiöser musikalischer Miniaturen. Hieraus ist To a Wild Rose das wohl populärste Stück, dessen Qualität Kritiker zu dem Urteil bewog, es sei so gut, wie der gesamte Rest von MacDowells Klaviermusik.

Edwa rd MacDowell (1860-1908) est considéré comme le premier grand compositeur américain de l’histoire de la musique, bien qu’il refusait avec vigueur d’être associé un quelconque courant musical nationaliste. Edward MacDowell a toujours considéré que la musique était une véritable langue internationale, et ses œuvres sont fortement influencées par le style de composition européen, et plus particulièrement par l’écriture allemande. Compositeur adulé de son vivant dans son pays natal et l’étranger, il était également un pianiste exceptionnel dont la virtuosité a impressionné l’un de ses plus brillants professeurs, Franz Liszt. Edward MacDowell a composé de nombreusesœuvres pour piano, un grand nombre de lieder ainsi que plusieurs œuvres orchestrales. Mais l’œuvre la plus connue de son répertoire est une charmante suite de miniatures musicales pour piano, Woodland Sketches, une composition modeste et stylistiquement simple dont est extraite la plus célèbre de ces miniatures To a Wild Rose (“ une rose sauvage”). L’étonnante sincérité de la mélodie fit dire un grand critique musical que cette mélodie valait toutes les œuvres pour piano réunies de MacDowell.

Fanfare Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.AMP-026-120

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 026-120. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-026-120).

Edward MacDowell can be regarded as the first great American composer, although he disliked the idea of being classified as any sort of musical nationalist. He composed a large number of orchestral works but it is the charming and unpretentious suite of musical miniatures, Woodland Sketches, that has survived as his best-known work, with To a Wild Rose being the most popular. Philip Sparke has expertly arranged this simple work for concert band.

Philip Sparke bearbeitete dieses Stück des amerikanischen Komponisten Edward MacDowell, der weit über die Grenzen seines Heimatlandes hinaus berühmt ist. To a Wild Rose wurde seinem bekanntesten Werk, den Woodland Sketches, entnommen, einer Reihe anmutiger, unprätentiöser musikalischer Miniaturen. Hieraus ist To a Wild Rose das wohl populärste Stück, dessen Qualität Kritiker zu dem Urteil bewog, es sei so gut, wie der gesamte Rest von MacDowells Klaviermusik.

Edwa rd MacDowell (1860-1908) est considéré comme le premier grand compositeur américain de l’histoire de la musique, bien qu’il refusait avec vigueur d’être associé un quelconque courant musical nationaliste. Edward MacDowell a toujours considéré que la musique était une véritable langue internationale, et ses œuvres sont fortement influencées par le style de composition européen, et plus particulièrement par l’écriture allemande. Compositeur adulé de son vivant dans son pays natal et l’étranger, il était également un pianiste exceptionnel dont la virtuosité a impressionné l’un de ses plus brillants professeurs, Franz Liszt. Edward MacDowell a composé de nombreusesœuvres pour piano, un grand nombre de lieder ainsi que plusieurs œuvres orchestrales. Mais l’œuvre la plus connue de son répertoire est une charmante suite de miniatures musicales pour piano, Woodland Sketches, une composition modeste et stylistiquement simple dont est extraite la plus célèbre de ces miniatures To a Wild Rose (“ une rose sauvage”). L’étonnante sincérité de la mélodie fit dire un grand critique musical que cette mélodie valait toutes les œuvres pour piano réunies de MacDowell.

Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.AMP-026-130

Composed by Edward MacDowell. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series (Anglo). Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2002. Anglo Music Press #AMP 026-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-026-130).

Edward MacDowell can be regarded as the first great American composer, although he disliked the idea of being classified as any sort of musical nationalist. He composed a large number of orchestral works but it is the charming and unpretentious suite of musical miniatures, Woodland Sketches, that has survived as his best-known work, with To a Wild Rose being the most popular. Philip Sparke has expertly arranged this simple work for brass band.

Philip Sparke bearbeitete dieses Stück des amerikanischen Komponisten Edward MacDowell, der weit über die Grenzen seines Heimatlandes hinaus berühmt ist. To a Wild Rose wurde seinem bekanntesten Werk, den Woodland Sketches, entnommen, einer Reihe anmutiger, unprätentiöser musikalischer Miniaturen. Hieraus ist To a Wild Rose das wohl populärste Stück, dessen Qualität Kritiker zu dem Urteil bewog, es sei so gut, wie der gesamte Rest von MacDowells Klaviermusik.

Edwa rd MacDowell (1860-1908) est considéré comme le premier grand compositeur américain de l’histoire de la musique, bien qu’il refusait avec vigueur d’être associé un quelconque courant musical nationaliste. Edward MacDowell a toujours considéré que la musique était une véritable langue internationale, et ses œuvres sont fortement influencées par le style de composition européen, et plus particulièrement par l’écriture allemande. Compositeur adulé de son vivant dans son pays natal et l’étranger, il était également un pianiste exceptionnel dont la virtuosité a impressionné l’un de ses plus brillants professeurs, Franz Liszt. Edward MacDowell a composé de nombreusesœuvres pour piano, un grand nombre de lieder ainsi que plusieurs œuvres orchestrales. Mais l’œuvre la plus connue de son répertoire est une charmante suite de miniatures musicales pour piano, Woodland Sketches, une composition modeste et stylistiquement simple dont est extraite la plus célèbre de ces miniatures To a Wild Rose (“ une rose sauvage”). L’étonnante sincérité de la mélodie fit dire un grand critique musical que cette mélodie valait toutes les œuvres pour piano réunies de MacDowell.