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Aere's Original Compositions For Orchestra
Though I started out with the goal of composing a symphony, that is long, involved piece, using sonata allegro form. I chose to start out with simpler, shorter pieces, as I learn my craft.
With a few exceptions, a tone poem, or symphonic poem better suits my needs so far, and gives me a lot of flexibility.
Symphonic Compositions
By Aere Greenway copyright © 2021
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Symphonic Poem # 1 – Ashes to Ashes
I composed this piece as a proof-of-concept test, for composing symphonic music (scores and individual parts) on my computer using MuseScore. It is my first real attempt at composing for symphony orchestra, with results so good, that it ‘opened the floodgates’ for more of my compositions.
The subtitle alludes to an individual life, growing in experience, to middle-age power and competence, more complex at the end, but gradually fading away at the end.
I was surprised in this piece, that I tended to gravitate toward multiple simultaneous contrapuntal melodies. Though I am not the biggest fan of Bach, it was turning into a fugue. Interesting.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/symphonic-poem-1-ashes-to-ashes-digital-sheet-music/21936608
This piece is my orchestration of my earlier synthesizer composition of the same name. It is now the definitive version of that composition.
“A Little Night Music”, this is definitely not. But rather, a distillation of my life experience, coming through my ‘long night of despair’. Sometimes, I think, difficult times cause the best music, in a composer.
In addition to the symphony orchestra, it has parts for a soprano, and tenor wordless choir.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/nocturne-digital-sheet-music/21940626
Symphonic Poem # 2 – Goodbye, Hello
This piece is my orchestration of my earlier synthesizer composition, having the same name as the subtitle. It is now the definitive version of that piece.
It is, emotionally, a tearful goodby to the world that was before, with hopeful feelings of the new world.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/symphonic-poem-2-goodbye-hello-digital-sheet-music/21951674
Symphonic Poem # 3 – On Our Way
This piece is my orchestration of my earlier synthesizer composition, having the same name as the subtitle. It is now the definitive version of that piece. I actually orchestrated it before the “# 2” piece above.
To me, it captures the feeling of setting out on a cross-country bicycle adventure – you can even feel the heart pumping.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/symphonic-poem-3-on-our-way-digital-sheet-music/21944209
Symphonic Poem # 4 – Awakening
This is my second composition, composed for symphony orchestra, after having gained experience doing orchestrations. My craft has improved, doing the other orchestrations, and I like it a lot better than the first one.
The subtitle refers to the awakening at the beginning of great quest.
It has a wild ending, which I originally conceived for that symphony I was working in my late teen years.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/symphonic-poem-4-awakening-digital-sheet-music/21961057
This piece is my orchestration of an earlier piano composition, having the same name as the subtitle. It is now the definitive version of that piece – much better than the synthesizer version.
It comes from a youthful vision of wanting to fly away from the troubles growing up, to my impossible dream, which much later, came true!
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/symphonic-poem-5-fly-away-digital-sheet-music/21969645
Symphonic Poem # 6 – Snowstorm
I composed this piano piece in my mid-teen years. Now, in retirement, I have orchestrated it, adding new music. Young and old, making music together. The piano piece (my first) was called "Etude in B-flat Major", but the orchestration keeps its subtitle: "Snowstorm".
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21985840
Piano Concerto # 1 - 1st movement
I've orchestrated my piano sonata into a full-blown piano concerto - all 3 movements. It's a piano concerto that competent pianists can actually perform - no Julliard master classes required. I composed the piano part in my late teens.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21990980
If you get the piano music, and would like to practice (or perform) with the orchestra, you can download the audio file for that, by right-clicking on the link below, and choosing ‘save link as’ or what similar option your browser gives you in the pop-up menu.
Piano Concerto # 1 - 1st movement – Orchestra
Piano Concerto # 1 - 2nd movement
I've orchestrated my piano sonata into a full-blown piano concerto - all 3 movements. It's a piano concerto that competent pianists can actually perform - no Julliard master classes required. I composed the piano part in my late teens.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21992901
If you get the piano music, and would like to practice (or perform) with the orchestra, you can download the audio file for that, by right-clicking on the link below, and choosing ‘save link as’ or what similar option your browser gives you in the pop-up menu.
Piano Concerto # 1 - 2nd movement – Orchestra
Piano Concerto # 1 - 3rd movement
I've orchestrated my piano sonata into a full-blown piano concerto - all 3 movements. It's a piano concerto that competent pianists can actually perform - no Julliard master classes required. I composed the piano part in my late teens.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21996849
If you get the piano music, and would like to practice (or perform) with the orchestra, you can download the audio file for that, by right-clicking on the link below, and choosing ‘save link as’ or what similar option your browser gives you in the pop-up menu.
Piano Concerto # 1 - 3rd movement – Orchestra
A musical expression of the feeling of friendship, how it can overcome hard times, and be with you to the end.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22000742
Symphonic Poem # 8 – Tumult, and Resolution
Bugles are heard above the din of battle, the tide turning back and forth. The spectre of defeat looms, and yet clarity and hope emerges from the ashes.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22038296
I
arranged my piano Intermezzo # 2 for symphony orchestra.
Can
you feel the oppressive heat? On a very hot day in 1967, I came in
from the heat, sat down at the piano, and the first section of this
piece was born.
You can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22051512
The
first movement of my first symphony
You
can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22066084
The
first movement of my first symphony
You
can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22070489
The
third
movement
of my first symphony
You
can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22068627
The
fourth
movement
of my first symphony
You
can get the sheet-music (score and parts) for it at:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/22057047
Watch for more, yet to come!