Roger May
Composer • Orchestrator • Conductor
Catalogue
Orchestral Band Choral/Vocal Sax Ensemble Other Works | Bariolage An epic and colourful showcase work for large orchestra; vibrant and moody conjuring a strong sense of visual imagery. Commissioned by the New Bristol Sinfonia. 3,3,3,3.4,4,3,1.T,3.H.Strings Duration: 25 minutes. M/S Concerto for Euphonium A substantial concerto showcasing the virtuosity of the euphonium. Commissioned by the Aldworth Philharmonic as a product of their Young Composer Competition. In 3 continuous movements. 2,2,2,2.4,2,3,1.T,2.H.Strings Duration: 25 minutes. M/S Diamond Fanfare Commissioned by the Reading Symphony Orchestra for their 60th anniversary season, Diamond Fanfare is a bright flourish, perfect as a concert opener or finale. 2,2,2,2.4,2,3,1.T,2.H (opt.).Strings Duration: 3 minutes. M/S Flight to the Iolite A vibrant, energetic work composed in 2008. Joint winner of the West Forest Sinfonia's 21st birthday commission. 2,2,2,2.4,2,3,1.T,2.Pf/Cel.H.Strings Duration: 6 minutes. M/S Sightings An atmospheric and eerie work for small string orchestra that depicts Bramber Castle in Sussex and the ghosts said to be resident there. 6.4.3.2.1 Duration: 5 minutes. M/S Wind Ensemble Elegiac Impressions A lyrical work written in memory of, and inspired by the musical ideals of, the late Sir Malcolm Arnold and commissioned by the Northampton Concert Band. The music builds to a grand central theme before closing with offstage trumpet, Arnold's own instrument. Duration: 5 minutes. Published by Reynard Music Sketches of the Great Wall Depicting scenes of the Great Wall of China, this is a work of contrast, both atmospheric and dramatically percussive. Duration: 6 minutes. Published by Reynard Music The Three Towers Suite Commissioned by the Taunton Concert Band and featured as the title work of their 2006 CD recording. It is inspired by the famous three church towers prominent on the skyline from the cricket ground. Duration: 10 minutes. Published by Bandleader Music Time Changes This work comprises four continuous sections presenting diverse variations on a single motif. A rhythmic and percussive work, winner of a special award at the National Concert Band Festival finals presented by Timothy Reynish. Duration: 7 minutes. Published by Bandleader Music Tommy the Trumpet A novelty item featuring solo trumpet and narrator, Tommy the Trumpet is the story of one trumpet's battle with being too loud! Duration: 10 minutes. M/S Brass Band Overture: Barbury Castle Commissioned by Swindon Brass and pitched at a junior/intermediate level, this is a lively concert opener. Duration: 5 minutes. M/S Dum Sacrum Mysterium — SATB This anthem in praise of the Archangel Michael sets text from the Liber Usualis. From a quiet atmospheric opening the music builds to powerful 8-part harmonies before subsiding to reach a peaceful close. Duration: 4 minutes. M/S 3 Shakespeare Sonnets — high voice with piano Settings of 3 popular sonnets, originally written for soprano. Duration: 8 minutes. M/S Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? — high voice with piano A setting of one of the best known sonnets by William Shakespeare. Duration: 3 minutes. M/S Snow — SATB with organ Commissioned by Cheltenham-based choir Musica Vera, this is a setting of the John Davidson poem of the same name. Duration: 5 minutes. M/S Snowflakes — SATB A choral setting of the Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow poem of the same name. Duration: 3 minutes. M/S Colosseum — Saxophone Choir Commissioned by the National Saxophone Choir as part of their 7 Wonders Project, this dramatic work depicts the iconic Roman theatre and features solo baritone sax with sax choir. Soprillo, S-nino, 3S, 3A, 3T, 3B, Bass, C-Bass. Duration: 2.5 minutes. M/S Introduction & Riffs — Saxophone Choir A slow, harmonically rich introduction leads to an energetic funk section that includes a dazzling fugue to display your lead players. Winner of the 2006 National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain Composition Competition. S-nino (opt.),S,S,A,A,A,T,T,T,B,B, Bass (Opt.) Duration: 5 minutes. Published by Saxtet Publications Sax Circus — Saxophone Octet First performed at the 2009 World Saxophone Congress, this quirky composition races through a series of humorous episodes depicting clowns, tumblers and acrobats. Ideal as an encore. S,S,A,A,T,T,B,B. Duration: 2 minutes. Published by Saxtet Publications Simon's Mangrove Groove — Saxophone Choir Designed as a concert opener, this work begins with a grand statement before launching into broad themes played out over syncopated funk accompaniment. Commissioned by Simon Balle School, Hertford, for the opening of their new music block in 2007/8. S-nino (opt.),S,S,A,A,A,T,T,T,B,B, Bass (Opt.) Duration: 5 minutes. Published by Saxtet Publications Synthesis — Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Choir, Percussion Ensemble An energetic and Latin-style work for the unique combination of clarinet and saxophone choirs with percussion ensemble. Commissioned by the High Wycombe Music Centre for performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Duration: 5 minutes. M/S Urban Fusion — Saxophone Quartet A spirited and highly syncopated work that has received critical acclaim from leading exponents in the saxophone world. Commissioned by the Sax Shades quartet. Duration: 8 minutes. Published by Reynard Music C-blue — vibraphone solo A 4-mallet bluesy work for unaccompanied vibes. Duration: 3 minutes. M/S Io — double bass solo Depicting the volcanic moon of Jupiter, this short, jumpy solo work demands a high level of dexterity. Duration: 3 minutes. M/S Multangularis — string quartet Influenced by both jazz harmonies and funk rhythms, this makes for a slightly unusual work for the genre. Composed for the Nossek Quartet. Duration: 8 minutes. M/S Tryptyche — trumpet solo A virtuosic technical study in 3 short movements commissioned for a music degree recital. Duration: 4 minutes. M/S Zephyr — flute choir A flowing, lyrical work exploring the tone and beauty of the flute ensemble. 4 flute, 2 alto, 2 bass, octobass (opt.) Duration: 5 minutes. Published by Reynard Music |
