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Take My Life and Let It Be Viola Solo
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TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE - VIOLA SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE - VIOLA SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
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Viola, Piano
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Sacred music
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Henry A
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Glen Poehlmann
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Meter: 4/4 - 6/8.
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TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE - V
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arrangements by GPoehlmann
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Piano,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.807016 Composed by Henry A. César Malan. Arranged by Glen Poehlmann. Christian,Sacred. Score and part...
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Piano,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.807016 Composed by Henry A. César Malan. Arranged by Glen Poehlmann. Christian,Sacred. Score and part. 12 pages. Arrangements by GPoehlmann #6209691. Published by arrangements by GPoehlmann (A0.807016). TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE - VIOLA SOLO with Piano Accompaniment71 measures. Performance Time approx 3:00. Medium Difficult (Grade 4)Key: G - A. Meter: 4/4 - 6/8. Viola Range (C4=middle C): D3 - A5
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Take My Life and Let It Be - Viola Solo
Take My Life and Let It Be - Viola Solo
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Viola, Piano
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INTERMEDIATE
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Phyllis Delello
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Take My Life and Let It Be - V
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SoundForth
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Viola, Piano - Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: LX.053595 Arranged by Phyllis Delello. String Solos & Collections. 5 pages. SoundForth #e053595. Publ...
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Viola, Piano - Intermediate - Digital Download SKU: LX.053595 Arranged by Phyllis Delello. String Solos & Collections. 5 pages. SoundForth #e053595. Published by SoundForth (LX.053595). ISBN 9780787717766.Intermediate.
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TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Hymn Sonata (Piano Accompaniment for Viola)
TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Hymn Sonata (Piano Accompaniment for Viola)
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Piano solo
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Sacred music
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HENRI A
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Gary Lanier
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TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Hym
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The Lanier Company
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1056489 Composed by HENRI A. C. MALAN, GARY LANIER. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 214. The La...
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Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1056489 Composed by HENRI A. C. MALAN, GARY LANIER. Arranged by Gary Lanier. Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 214. The Lanier Company #6011951. Published by The Lanier Company (A0.1056489). TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE Hymn Sonata is a musical work for Viola and Piano of one of our most cherished Hymns. This mp3 is the Piano Accompaniment for that work by Gary Lanier.
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Take My Life And Let It Be, for Viola and Piano
Take My Life And Let It Be, for Viola and Piano
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Viola, Piano
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INTERMEDIATE
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H A C Malan
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Nigel Williams
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Take My Life And Let It Be, fo
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Nigel Williams
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Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.763669 Composed by H A C Malan. Arranged by Nigel Williams. Concert,Easter,Instructional,Sacred,World. S...
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Piano,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.763669 Composed by H A C Malan. Arranged by Nigel Williams. Concert,Easter,Instructional,Sacred,World. Score and part. 8 pages. Nigel Williams #6257931. Published by Nigel Williams (A0.763669). This popular and well known hymn tune Hendon arranged for viola and piano is ideal in a service of worship. It is also very good High School student repertoire. Each player has the opportunity to lead as well as to accompany. Enjoy browsing my extensive selection of viola and string solos and duets with piano accompaniment available on SMP.
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Centre for Two Violas
Centre for Two Violas
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2 Violas (duet)
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ADVANCED
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Contemporary
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Sophia Mackson
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Centre for Two Violas
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Sophia Mackson
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Viola Duet Viola - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372266 Composed by Sophia Mackson. Classical,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Sophia Mackson #956545....
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Viola Duet Viola - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372266 Composed by Sophia Mackson. Classical,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Sophia Mackson #956545. Published by Sophia Mackson (A0.1372266). This work for two violas features soaring melodic lines and moments of fast paced demisemiquavers. It is ideal for advanced players who would like to add a piece that is very unique to their repetoire or program. A foreword from the composer:“First and foremost, this work is dedicated to Kristen Scott. It stands as a reminder of a lifelong friendship, and how strong that friendship is. Thank you for supporting me and being so wonderful.This work I began writing in May of this year, and initially it was just an improvisation for one viola. I had then realised after trying to write for Solo Viola how difficult it was, since it is such a unique instrument. I wanted to make the most of the technical and musical capabilities of the instrument, so I added another Viola. With that addition, each motif seemed to make more sense and the music just flowed. Centre is based on the concept of centring oneself, but also the beauty in being surrounded by motion; by seeing things happening around you and being able to observe. Just being allowed to exist, in a way.I’ve always been inspired by Australian composers, especially since I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by their music at different points in my life. My teacher Patricia Pollett, has been actively involved in advocating for Australian composition for the viola, including commissions, recording and performances. So, being able to take my work to our lessons was hugely thought provoking and inspiring. The insights she gave helped to access more depth and meaning within the work.†- Sophia Mackson.
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Almost May Score and Parts
Almost May Score and Parts
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE
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Heidi Savoie
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Heidi Savoie
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Almost May Score and Parts
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Heidi Savoie
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,Double Bass,Piano,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376321 By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arrange...
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String Quartet Cello,Double Bass,Piano,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376321 By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arranged by Heidi Savoie. Classical,Contemporary,Jazz,Pop,Singer/Songwriter. 15 pages. Heidi Savoie #960865. Published by Heidi Savoie (A0.1376321). This score is an arrangement for piano, violin I and II, viola, cello, bass with optional drums.Backstory: Years ago I wrote a simple piano piece for my students. As instrumental music can fully exist outside the confines of words, it can be difficult to find the right title for something that is pure sound and possibility. I took inspiration from the time of year in which I had composed it and stamped it, “Almost Mayâ€. Like springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, “Almost May†unfolds slowly and majestically, with ever-evolving layers for the senses to discover. What to listen for: ThemeThe main theme is first presented by the piano with minimal fanfare. This part was written to be easy enough for a child, which despite being sparing of notes, delivers rich harmonic content. Every note has been carefully curated for the optimal combination of accessibility and depth. Weaving chromatically into distantly-related keys, the melody takes small steps into contrasting musical spaces. In a wordless procession, the storyline plays out, as if the theme discovers that someone very different lives next door, and they slowly become inseparable. The piano is accompanied by an airy touch of brushes against a snare drum, like the pitter patter of soft feline steps. In the low frequency range, the upright bass supports and deepens the tonal palette with its earthy underpinnings. What to listen for: Variation I The unmistakable string section arrives like a breath of warm air. Lush, warm and reassuring like sunshine on your cheeks, the string parts begin with long tones. This broadness and stability will evolve into more layers of complexity throughout the section. While the role of the string section is background accompaniment, it undergoes textural changes which allow for some layers to briefly rise to the forefront as melody. Careful listening to the string parts will reveal an oceanic churning, a motion from background to foreground with expansions and contractions along the way. Floating overtop this density is the improvised piano solo, with ascending gestures that progress in detail and density. Each instrument enters a general unfolding and growth period in the first variation. The bass and drums include more fills than before, as the ensemble tends gradually toward more grandeur. What to listen for: Variation II The final variation opens with a decadent treatment of the melody. What was initially expressed by a soloist as a childlike plea is reimagined as a two-part conversation between the piano and lead viola. The obbligato voiced in the viola is a derivation of the melody that holds the space between phrases so the listener's attention is passed seamlessly between the piano and viola part. This dialogue features commentary on the original melody in the form of ornamentation and taking surprising pathways to expected destinations. The rhythm section (bass and drums) takes more liberties in creating a verdant soundscape as the ensemble rises to a final climax. Credits: I would like to thank Cole Canaday for the nuance, imagination and depth of understanding with which he brought this piece to life. I would also like to thank Blake Hamilton and Anastace for providing invaluable audio engineering feedback.
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Centre arranged for Two Cellos.
Centre - Two Cellos.
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2 Cellos (duet)
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ADVANCED
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Contemporary
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Sophia Mackson
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Centre - Two Cellos.
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Sophia Mackson
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SheetMusicPlus
Cello Duet Cello - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372278 Composed by Sophia Mackson. Classical,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Sophia Mackson #956559....
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Cello Duet Cello - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1372278 Composed by Sophia Mackson. Classical,Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Sophia Mackson #956559. Published by Sophia Mackson (A0.1372278). This work was originally written for two violas. The composer has now arranged it for two cellos.This work features soaring melodic lines and fast demisemiquaver passages. It is an ideal work for advanced players to use in their repetoire or in a concert program.A foreword by the composer:“First and foremost, this work is dedicated to Kristen Scott. It stands as a reminder of a lifelong friendship, and how strong that friendship is. Thank you for supporting me and being so wonderful.This work I began writing in May of this year, and initially it was just an improvisation for one viola. I had then realised after trying to write for Solo Viola how difficult it was, since it is such a unique instrument. I wanted to make the most of the technical and musical capabilities of the instrument, so I added another Viola. With that addition, each motif seemed to make more sense and the music just flowed. Centre is based on the concept of centring oneself, but also the beauty in being surrounded by motion; by seeing things happening around you and being able to observe. Just being allowed to exist, in a way.I’ve always been inspired by Australian composers, especially since I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by their music at different points in my life. My teacher Patricia Pollett, has been actively involved in advocating for Australian composition for the viola, including commissions, recording and performances. So, being able to take my work to our lessons was hugely thought provoking and inspiring. The insights she gave helped to access more depth and meaning within the work.â€.
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Almost May Lead Sheet
Almost May Lead Sheet
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C Instruments
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EASY
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Heidi Savoie
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Heidi Savoie
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Almost May Lead Sheet
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Heidi Savoie
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C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376331 By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arranged by Heidi Savoie. Classical,Contemporary,Instructiona...
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C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376331 By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arranged by Heidi Savoie. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Heidi Savoie #960874. Published by Heidi Savoie (A0.1376331). This is a lead sheet for any instrument for the song Almost May. Almost May - Theme and VariationsBackstory: Years ago I wrote a simple piano piece for my students. As instrumental music can fully exist outside the confines of words, it can be difficult to find the right title for something that is pure sound and possibility. I took inspiration from the time of year in which I had composed it and stamped it, “Almost Mayâ€. Like springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, “Almost May†unfolds slowly and majestically, with ever-evolving layers for the senses to discover. What to listen for: ThemeThe main theme is first presented by the piano with minimal fanfare. This part was written to be easy enough for a child, which despite being sparing of notes, delivers rich harmonic content. Every note has been carefully curated for the optimal combination of accessibility and depth. Weaving chromatically into distantly-related keys, the melody takes small steps into contrasting musical spaces. In a wordless procession, the storyline plays out, as if the theme discovers that someone very different lives next door, and they slowly become inseparable. The piano is accompanied by an airy touch of brushes against a snare drum, like the pitter patter of soft feline steps. In the low frequency range, the upright bass supports and deepens the tonal palette with its earthy underpinnings. What to listen for: Variation I The unmistakable string section arrives like a breath of warm air. Lush, warm and reassuring like sunshine on your cheeks, the string parts begin with long tones. This broadness and stability will evolve into more layers of complexity throughout the section. While the role of the string section is background accompaniment, it undergoes textural changes which allow for some layers to briefly rise to the forefront as melody. Careful listening to the string parts will reveal an oceanic churning, a motion from background to foreground with expansions and contractions along the way. Floating overtop this density is the improvised piano solo, with ascending gestures that progress in detail and density. Each instrument enters a general unfolding and growth period in the first variation. The bass and drums include more fills than before, as the ensemble tends gradually toward more grandeur. What to listen for: Variation II The final variation opens with a decadent treatment of the melody. What was initially expressed by a soloist as a childlike plea is reimagined as a two-part conversation between the piano and lead viola. The obbligato voiced in the viola is a derivation of the melody that holds the space between phrases so the listener's attention is passed seamlessly between the piano and viola part. This dialogue features commentary on the original melody in the form of ornamentation and taking surprising pathways to expected destinations. The rhythm section (bass and drums) takes more liberties in creating a verdant soundscape as the ensemble rises to a final climax. Credits: I would like to thank Cole Canaday for the nuance, imagination and depth of understanding with which he brought this piece to life. I would also like to thank Blake Hamilton and Anastace for providing invaluable audio engineering feedback.
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