http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242896
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Rhythmic Dance I by Thomas R. Schadl
Rhythmic Dance I explores rhythmic interactions between passages that are based on the motive D E flat A B flat. Rhythmic Phase-out of the main motive is evident, and is repeated; the compositional technique resembles the works of Steve Reich. The piece is suitable for concert use and for educational instructions in that it helps music students appreciate minimalist works. Further, the work may be used as a background music for films and other media.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242896
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242896
Rhythmic Dance II by Thomas R. Schadl
Rhythmic Dance II explores rhythmic interactions between passages that are based on the motive D E flat A B flat, but does not employ rhythmic phase-out procedures as much as used in the works of Steve Reich. Apart from being a concert piece, the work is suitable for educational purposes that focus on the minimalist composers and their works. Musicians of the minimalist category include Arvo Part, Philip Glass, Steve Reich and others. The work may also be used as a background music for films, television series and other media.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242898
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242898
Pleasant Memories by Thomas R. Schadl
Based on a minimalist idiom, Pleasant Memories depicts a calm atmosphere that builds up excitement before subsiding in the end. In the middle section where the excitement occurs, the main theme is stated in a stepwise manner that resembles a folk song. The piece is suited for concert use, and it is educational in that it strengthens one's appreciation for minimalist works of Steve Reich, Philip Glass and other composers. The work may also be applied as a background music for a film productions.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242894
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20242894
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Reaching Up To God by Thomas R. Schadl
This work is based on Psalm 16 where King David sings to God with joy. Written for Easter, Post-Easter and other services, as well as recital use, the piece is joyous in character and is to be performed with care to phrasings. The middle section is quieter and meditative, and it gradually builds up excitement until the end of the piece. I hope that the work shall bring joy to you and to others.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20211708
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20211708
Friday, February 26, 2016
Fantasia And Chorale In E by Thomas R. Schadl
Written in E, the work consist of two themes that have hymn-like and chorale qualities interspersed with lighthearted passages that depict the strength and weakness of human nature. The first theme resembles a melody of the ancient church; the melody has a mystical quality depicting God's majesty. The transition is light in content as it gives a listener a break from the serious mood of the first theme. The second theme is a chorale and is chordal in texture; it resembles a church hymn sung in many churches. Moreover, the second theme is written in B Flat Major, depicting one's praising God in spirit; the general mood is quiet. Following that section is the transition that gradually builds up excitement before the restatement of the first theme. The second theme is restated in E Major, but its longer note values are placed over the repeated bass and chordal patterns, a style that many composers use in their works, including Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire Du Soldat. Once again, the lighthearted transitional passage recurs before the chimes start to strike four times. Following the chimes, the chorale is stated in E Major and begins quietly and builds up power as the work nears its ending; the chorale, unlike its first statement depicts the singing of praise with joy. This piece may be performed in concert halls and churches; it could give people fond memories of recitalists who enjoy bringing excitement to the public.
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20199587
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20199587
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