Recorders or Viols

Title: Carols for Recorders and Viols (Vol.I)
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Trb.2 or Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0003
Level: Elementary to Intermediate          
Description:  This is a collection of 92 Christmas carols set up in 4 staves for easy Christmas gig playing. The “Old War Horses” are up front followed by a variety of well-known and less well-known carols.
(© 2002)

Title: Music for My Lady’s Wedding, Vol. I
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.B.), or Viols (Trb., Tn. & B.) optional keyboard – parts are available
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Catalog: AWP0004 
Level: Upper Intermediate          
Description:  Music for weddings.  Most are settings of Renaissance popular songs and dances.

1. Pavan (processional)  (4′ – variable timing possible )
2. Come Ashore (c. 2′)
3. Gaillarde “Si pour t’aymer” (2′, 12″)
4. Deerest All Faire (c. 1′, 45″)
5. Dance Suite (c. 6′)
6. Man Was For Woman Made (c.2′, 40″)
7. To The Old, Long Life and Treasure (c. 55″)
   (© 2003)

Title: Music for My Lady’s Wedding, Vol. II
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.B.), or Viols (Trb., Tn. & B.) optional keyboard – parts are available
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Catalog: AWP0005 
Level: Upper Intermediate          
Description:  Like the first set, this is music for weddings.  Most are settings of Renaissance popular songs and dances.

1. Pavan (processional)  (3′, 10′ – variable timing possible )
2. Gathering Peascods (c. 1′, 40″)
3. Excuse Me (2′, 50″)
4. Shows and Nightly Revels (c. 3′, 05″)
5. Dance Suite (c. 4′, 40″)
6. The Wedding Night (c.2′, 45″)
7. Bobbing Joe (c. 1′, 40″)
   (© 2003)

Title: Bach Chorales for Recorders and Viols
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP00025
Level: Intermediate          
Description:This is a collection of 265 Bach Chorales.  These are not arrangements.  These are the original chorales presented in a 4-staff format, using Treble, Treble down, Treble down and bass clefs.  It is hoped that this ensemble format will make these musical wonders more accessible.   
(©, 2017)

Title:  Cantigas Fantasias
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.TB.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) – Parts available.
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Catalog: AWP0026
Level: Intermediate
Description: This is a collection of 14 fantasias on melodies from the Cantigas de Santa Maria.

1. Des Oge Mais Quer, a4 (c. 2′ 20″)
2. Como Poden, a4  (c. 2′ 40″)
3. Santa Maria Amar, a4  (c. 3′ 05″)
4. De Todo Mal, a4  (c. 3′ 10″)
5. A Virgen Sempr’, a4 Acorrer (c. 3′ 10″)
6. A Sas Figuras, a4  (c. 2′ 45″)
7. Gran de-reit’ é que fill’, a4  (c. 2′ 40″)
8. Entre Av’ e Eva, a4  (c. 2′ 30″)
9. Esta é de loor, a4  (c. 3′ 25″)
10. Todolos Santos Que Son No Ceo, a4  (c. 2, 55″)
11. Toda Cousa que a Virgen, a4  (c. 2, 43″)
12. Por que nós, a4  (c. 3′ 20″)
13. Como Poden (a3) (c. 2′ 43″)
14. Santa Maria Amar (a3) (c. 3′ 05″)
    (© 2017)

Title: Medieval Fantasias
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.TB.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) – Parts available.
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Catalog: AWP0027
Level: Intermediate
Description: This is a collection of 13 fantasias on various Medieval melodies.

1. Porque Llorax, a4 (c. 2′, 18″)
2. Edi Beo thu, a4 (c. 3′, 12″)
3. Douce Dame, a4 (c. 2′, 20″)
4. Nu al érst, a4 (c. 3′, 25″)
5. Volez vous que je vous chant, a4 (c. 3′, 25″)
6. Polorum Regina, a4 (c. 2′, 30″)
7. Sic mea fata, a4 (c. 3′, 20″)
8. Dum Pater Familias, a4 (c. 2′, 05″)
9. Laude novella sia cantata, a4 (c. 3′, 05″)
10. Miri It Is, a4 (c. 2′, 43″)
11. Cuncti Simus Concanentes, a4 (c. 3′, 50″)
12. Stella Splendens, a4 (c. 4′)
13. Douce Dame (a3) (c. 2′, 24″)
    (© 2017)
    

Title: Carols for Recorders and Viols, Vol. II 
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb.1, Trb.2 or Tn.1, Tn.2, & B.)
Available from:  aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0039
Level: Elementary to Intermediate              
Description:  This collection is the sequel to the first set of Carols for Recorders and Viols.  This set includes 135 carols and seasonal pieces set up in 4 staves for easy holiday playing.
(© 2019)

Title:  Three Old Dances in New Garb
Scored for: Recorders a5 (S., A.1, A.2, T., & B.) or Viols a5 (Trb., Trb.2, Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) – Parts available.
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Catalog: AWP0044
Level: Intermediate
Description: These three a5 dances use the traditional forms of the Pavan, Sarabande and Corant, but are attired in a somewhat more modernistic dress.  

1. Pavan, a5 (c. 1′ 54″) 
2. Sarabande, a5  (c. 2′ 10″)
3. Corant, a5  (c. 2′ 20″)
   (© 2019)

Title:  Three Odd Dances
Scored for: Recorders a4 (S A T B.) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) 
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Catalog: AWP0045
Level: High Intermediate
Description: These three a4 dances are set in some odd meters, and some odd harmonies.  

1. Pavan in 7, a4 (c. 2′ 20″) 
2. Siciliana in 12, a4  (c. 3′ 15″)
3. Gigue in 5, a4  (c. 1′ 20″)
   (© 2019)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 5
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
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Catalog: AWP0051
Level:  High intermediate
Description:  These two settings give a new accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.

1. A Maiden Was Adoring (4’, 40”)
2. To Drive The Cold Winter Away (c. 5’)
   (©, 2015 & 2016)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 6
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
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Catalog: AWP0052
Level:  High intermediate
Description:  These two settings give a new accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.  When texted, the top line is the original tune with lyrics.

1. The Gouty Carol (c. 5’, 55”)
2. Child in a Manger  (c. 4’, 30”)
(©, 2017)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 7
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
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Catalog: AWP0053
Level:  High intermediate
Description:  These two settings give a new accompaniment to these traditional Christmas tunes.  When texted, the top line is the original tune with lyrics.

1. Away in a Manger  (c. 4’, 54”)
2. Poor Little Jesus (c. 3’, 55”)
(©, 2019 & 2020)

Title: Quiet Landscapes
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
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Catalog: AWP0054
Level:  High intermediate
Description:  These two pieces are a continuation tradition of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  These a4 pieces are miniature tone poems that attempt to capture some of the faces of nature.   

1. Flowers of the Field (c. 4’, 38”)
 2. The Grove (c. 3’, 40”)
(©, 2017 & 2018)

Title: Dance Nocturnes
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
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Catalog: AWP0055
Level:  High intermediate
Description: These two pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  These a4 pieces are miniature tone poems that attempt to capture some of the faces of nature.  

1. The Meadow (c. 4’, 32”)
2. Dance of the Moon (c. 3’, 45”)
(©, 2020)

Title: Three Christmas Fancies  
Scored for:  Alto Recorder, Mandolin or Treble Viol & Bass Viol
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Catalog: AWPMW56 
Level: High Intermediate       
Description:  These three a3 pieces are musical reflections on three carol tunes.  An attempt has been made to create a texture that is equal for the three instruments. 

1. In the Deep Midwinter (2’,25”)
2. I Wonder as I wander (c.3’, 13”)
3. My Dancing Day (c.2’, 34”) 
(©, 2021)

Title: Miniatures for Martha (Each is on average less than 2’)
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Trb.2 or Tn.1, Tn.2, & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0060   
Level: Intermediate    
Description:  These eight short a4 pieces are dedicated to Martha Bixler, a recorder player and teacher who devoted her life to helping “everyone” to enjoy music.
(©, 2001)

Title: Settings of Traditional Jewish Melodies
Scored for:: for recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb.1, Trb.2 or Tn.1. & Tn.2, & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0061   
Level: Upper Intermediate     
Description:  These a4 settings are of two traditional Jewish tunes.

1. Et Sha’are Ratson  (c. 3’, 30”)
2. Yom Ze L’Yiraël (c. 3’, 40”)
(©, 2001)

Title: Incantations for the Solar Year
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1 & Tn.2)
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Catalog: AWP0062
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  These a3 pieces are an attempt to reflect the different spirits of the four seasons.  

1. Winter Solstice Song (c. 2’, 29”)
2. Dance For May Eve (c. 3’, 25”)
3. Summer Canticle (c. 4’, 45”)
4. Rune for Autumn’s Wind (c. 2’, 56”)
(©, 2003)

Title:  Settings of Songs of the British Isles
Scored for:  for Recorders (S.A.T.) or Viols (Trb.,Tn.1,Tn.2, or Trb.,Tn. & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0063
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  Twelve tunes were selected from the treasure trove that comprises the great heritage of Celtic music.  These a3 settings are musical reflections on the thematic material, both expanding and illuminating the melodies. 

1. The Milking Song (c. 1’, 54”)
2. The Berryfields of Blair (c. 1’, 46”)
3. Farewell to Whisky (c. 1’, 50”)
4. The Broomfield Hill (c. 1’, 25”)
5. The Bold English Navvy (c. 1’, 45”)
6. Young Edwin In The Lowlands Low (c. 2’, 04”)
7. The Standing Stone (c. 3’, 03”)
8. Ye Mariners All (c. 1’, 48”)
9. As I Roved Out (c. 2’, 07”)
10. Lovely Joan (c. 2’, 23”)
11. The Lover’s Ghost (c. 2’)
12. On Night As I Lay On My Bed (c. 1’, 53”)
(©, 2003)

Title: Gifts and Celebrations
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0064
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three a4 pieces were composed over the course of several years as birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  

1. On Heartsease (c. 3’, 20”)
2. Trollhaven (c. 2’, 12”)
3. Transformations (c. 5’, 55”)
(©, 2005)

Title Reflections on American Shape Note Hymns – Set 1
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0065
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description: These a4 settings are all based on American Shape-note hymn tunes.  There are four sets of settings in this series.  In each setting the tune is clearly presented followed by a more elaborate paraphrasing and dressing of the tune. 
 
1. Exultation (c. 2’, 40”)
2. Indian’s Farewell (c. 4’)
3. Eternal Praise (c. 2’, 46”)
(©, 2005)

Title Reflections on American Shape Note Hymns – Set 2
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0066
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description: Same as above.  

1. Evening Shade (c. 2’, 40”)
2. The Midnight Cry (c. 3’, 10”)
3. Fulfillment (c. 4’, 20”)
(©, 2005)

Title Reflections on American Shape Note Hymns – Set 3
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0067
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description: Same as above.  

1. Babe of Bethlehem (c. 3’, 15”)
2. Sons of Sorrow (c. 2’, 55”)
3. Praise God (c. 2’, 55”)
(©, 2006)

Title Reflections on American Shape Note Hymns – Set 4
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0068
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  Same as above.  

1. Holy Manna (c. 4’)
2. Star in the East (c. 5’)
3. Sherburne (c. 3’, 05 ”)
(©, 2006)

Title: Fur Persons
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B). or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0069
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three a4 pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  

1. Touch Toe’s Lullaby (c. 2’, 35”)
2. Cats (c. 3’, 05”)
(©, 2006)

Title: Renaissance Revisited
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0070
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three short a4 fantasias are based on Renaissance tunes which were, in their day, smash hits and were often “re-dressed” by various composers of the period.  This is a continuation of this tradition.  

1. Tant Que Vivray  (c. 2’, 45”)
2. Adieu Mes Amours (c. 2’, 16”)
3. Scaramella (c. 3’, 10”)
(©, 2009)

Title: Reflections on Spirituals
Scored for: Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0071
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These a4 fantasias are all based on well-known spiritual tunes.

1. Were You There (c. 3’, 35”)
2. There is a Balm in Gilead (c. 3’, 40”)
3. My Lord, What a Morning (c. 3’, 35”)
4. Deep River (c. 3″, 40″)
(©, 2010)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 1
Scored for:  Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) & opt. Voice
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Catalog: AWP0072
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (c. 3’, 10”)
2. I Wonder as I Wander (c. 3’)
3. Immortal Babe (c. 4’)
(©, 2010)

Title: Sonatine á4  – (c. 6’, 55”)
Scored for: Recorders – (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Tr.Tn.Tn.B. or Tr.Tr.Tn.B.)
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Catalog: AWP0073
Level: Upper Intermediate      
Description:  The form which governs this a4 piece is the time-honored Sonata Form as used by the composers of the Classical Era.  The musical material, within the form, is mine but very tonal.  It is, as it were, a tipping of the hat to the great masters.   
(©, 2012)

Title: Salish Sea Images
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.TB.) and Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0074
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate
Description: These four pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel. “Salish Sea” is the geographical designation of a large body of water in the Pacific Northwest.  These a4 pieces are miniature tone poems that attempt to capture some aspects of the sights, sounds, and moods of the place and its nonhuman inhabitants.  

1. Song of the Sound (c. 4’, 20”)
2. The Mountain (c. 4’, 24”)
3. Song of the Orca (c. 2’, 45”)
4. The Otter’s Dance (c. 3’)
(©, 2013)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 2
Scored for: Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) & opt. Voice
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0075
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Hush! My Dear (c. 4’, 15”)
2. A Virgin Unspotted (c. 6’)
3. This is the Truth (c. 3’, 50”)
(©, 2014)

Title: Two Meditations
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B). or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0076
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three a4 pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  

1. For All Things Green (c. 3’, 23”)
2. Anam Cara (c. 5’, 05”)
(©, 2014)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 3
Scored for:  Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) & opt. Voice
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0077
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Blessed Be That Maid Marie (c. 4’, 20”)
2. Wexford Carol (c. 4’, 40”)
(©, 2015)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 4
Scored for:  Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) & opt. Voice
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0078
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  In each of these a4 tune settings, the vocal line (top line) presents the melody and each verse in normal fashion.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. In The Bleak Midwinter (c. 4’, 50”)
2. See, Amid the Winter’s Snow (c. 5’, 05”)
(©, 2015)

Title: Of Time and Remembrance
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B). or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0079
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three a4 pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  

1. Of Other Days (c. 6’, 35”)
2. Voices From The Mist (c. 5’, 15”)
(©, 2017)

Title: Prelude and Fugue in a minor (7’, 40”)
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0080
Level: Upper Intermediate     
Description:  Inspired by Bach’s Preludes and Fugues, this is my homage to him.  The Prelude is dominated by a continuous smooth movement more intent on establishing a mood than exploring thematic ideas.  The Fugue is very traditional in its technique, exploring the relationships between its subjects.    

1. Prelude (c. 2’, 32”)
2. Fugue (c. 4’, 30”)
(©, 2015)

Title: A Healing  (c. 5’, 55”)
Scored for:  A.R., Trb.V., Tn.V. & B.V.
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0082b
Level:  Upper Intermediate to Advanced
Description: A Healing was commissioned by Brian Thompson to commemorate the recovery efforts of the staff, students and friends of the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington following the events of May 21, 2001. This piece was written to be played by members of the Phoni Ventorum, as musical representatives of the Center.   This version has been modified to this instrumentation.  
(©, 2001)

Title: Fantasia on Solveig’s Song  (c. 3’, 43”)
Scored for:  SATB recorders (also playable on viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2, & B)
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Catalog: AWP0087
Level:  Upper Intermediate to Advanced
Description: This is a fantasia on Grieg’s “Solveig’s Song” from Peer Gynt.  This was written for the 70^th birthday celebration of Linda Svanoe. 
(©, 2013)

Title: Two Hanakah Settings  (c. 2’, 40”)
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0090
Level: Intermediate
Description: These are two settings of Hanakah tunes.  

“My Candles” & “S’vivon”
(©, 2002)

Title: In Life’s Autumn
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B). or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0095
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These three a4 pieces are a continuation of the musical birthday presents for my friend and publisher, Charles Nagel.  

1. The Turning (c. 4’)
2. Dreams of Yesteryears (c. 4’, 30”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Intermezzo for Recorder Consort  or Viol Consort (c. 6’)
Scored for:  Recorders: SAATB or Viols: Trb.1, Trb.2, Tn.V., B.V.1, B.V.2
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0097a or AWP0097c
Level: Intermediate
Description:  An early composition initially written for amateur recorder consort.  Somewhat minimalistic.
(©, 1990)

Title: In Memoriam
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.TB.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
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Catalog: AWP0098
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate
Description:  This set of pieces were written in memory of three musicians that I have admired.  The first piece is dedicated to David Goldstein (1918-2003) who epitomized the concept of the “cultivated amateur.” It is based on an original melody reflective of the Jewish Musical Tradition.  The second piece is dedicated to Margariet Tindemans (1951-2014) who was devoted to her students and sharing her enthusiasm for Early Music.  The third is piece is dedicated to Charles Nagel (1934-2022), a dear friend and a man of many talents and endless artistic energy.  

1. For David Goldstein (c. 6’, 40”)
2. For Margariet Tindemans (c. 2’, 40”)
3. For Charles Nagel (c. 3’, 30”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 8
Scored for:  Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.) & opt. Voice
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0103
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  When texted, the top line is the original tune with lyrics.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. O Sing A Song of Bethlehem (4’, 12”)
2. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (4’, 05”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Carol Fancies, Vol. 1
Scored for:  Recorders- (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0104
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These are fantasias on Christmas Carol Tunes.  There are quotations from the original carol tune, but much of each fantasia consists of excursions away from, but inspired by the carol.  Each Fantasia is preceded by a simple choral-like version of the carol.

1. See Amid The Winter’s Snow (3’)
2. Varpunen Jouluaamuna (2’, 45”)
3. Sweet Was The Song (4’, 10”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Canzona, Ayre & Fanfare
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0106
Level: Intermediate    
Description:  These are somewhat early compositions which I have recently revised.  They were written for the Rhode Island Recorder Society but can also be played on Viols.  Each is reflective of the title and is very tonal, although with a touch of modern harmonies and a few unusual rhythms.  

1. Canzona  (2’, 25”)
2. Ayre  (2’, 40”)
3. Fanfare  (1’, 10”)
(©, 1984)

Title: Trowie Settings, Vol. 1
Scored for:  Recorders – (S.A.T.B.) or Viols (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2 & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0107
Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate    
Description:  These fantasias are each based on what I call a “Trowie Tune.”  The Trowie are small folk about the size of Hobbits who are said to have lived (and perhaps still do) in the British Isles.  They are great lovers of music and it is said that if one listens in just the right way, one can hear one of their tunes.  These tunes came to me while composing and they seem to have a special atmosphere about them and so I call them Trowie tunes.  

1. The Brook  (3’, 45”)
2. The Huldufólk  (3’, 30”)
3. The Plaint  (3’, 40”)
(©, 2022)

Title: Carol Fancies, Vol. 2
Scored for:  Recorders (S.A.T.B.), or Viols (Trb.1, Tn.1. & Tn.2, B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0119
Level:  Intermediate to High intermediate
Description:  These are fantasias on Christmas Carol Tunes.  There are quotations from the original carol tune, but much of each fantasia consists of excursions away from, but inspired by the carol.  Each Fantasia is preceded by a simple choral-like version of the carol.

1. Spanish Carol (3’, 27”)
2. Whence  Is This Fragrance? (3’)
3. Star In The East (3’, 40”)
(©, 2024)

Title: Christmas Letters, Vol. 9
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0120
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  When texted, the top line is the original tune with lyrics.  The instrumental accompaniment varies for each verse and there are instrumental interludes of varying lengths between the verses.

1. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent (c.3’, 42”)
2. Star In The East  (c.3’, 45 “)
(©, 2024)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 1a or Viols, Vol. 1b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0124a or AWP0124b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  This and the following volumes of “Lute Songs for Recorders & Viol” include transcriptions of English Renaissance lute songs reformatted from the original lute and solo voice into a four-staff format.  These are not arrangements, but an attempt to preserve the original music in a different format.  In each of these presentations the vocal line naturally creates the top line of this four-part format.  The accompanying three staves come directly from the lute part which is, for virtually all lute songs of this period, in three contrapuntal lines.  This conveniently forms the lower three lines of a four-part texture.  Included in these volumes are as many of the solo-voice lute songs by as many English composers as I have managed to find.  The first volume includes four or five lute songs by each of these composers and the later volumes gradually included the lute songs by only the more prolific composers.  The last volume only includes songs by Thomas Campion.  

There are in the neighborhood of 70 lute longs in each volume.  Each volume is in two different versions.  For instance, Vol. 1a uses clefs that are more recorder-friendly, while Viol. 1b includes the same lute songs, but uses clefs that are more viol-friendly.  

Vol. 1a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Anonymous                            John Danyel                            Robert Jones 
John Attey                              John Dowland                         Thomas Morley          
John Bartlet                            Alfonso Ferrabosco II             Robert Parsons (?)      
Thomas Campion                  Thomas Ford                           Francis Pilkington
Michael Cavendish                Thomas Greaves                     Philip Rosseter
John Coprario                        George Handford                                            
William Corkine                      Robert Johnson                       
(©, 2024)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 2a or Viols, Vol. 2b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0125a or AWP0125b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 2a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Anonymous                             William Corkine                                  Robert Johnson
John Attey                               John Danyel                                        Robert Jones   
John Bartlet                            John Dowland                                     Thomas Morley                      
Thomas Campion                   Alfonso Ferrabosco II                         Francis Pilkington      
Michael Cavendish                 Thomas Ford                                       Philip Rosseter
John Coprario                         George Handford                               
(©, 2024)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 3a or Viols, Vol. 3b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0126a or AWP0126b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 3a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Anonymous                             William Corkine                                  Robert Johnson
John Attey                               John Danyel                                        Robert Jones   
John Bartlet                             John Dowland                                    Thomas Morley                      
Thomas Campion                   Alfonso Ferrabosco II                         Francis Pilkington      
Michael Cavendish                 Thomas Ford                                       Philip Rosseter
John Coprario                         George Handford                                
©, 2024)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorder,s Vol. 4a or Viols, Vol.4b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0127a or AWP0127b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 4a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Thomas Campion                  Alfonso Ferrabosco II             Thomas Morley
Michael Cavendish                George Handford                    Francis Pilkington      
William Corkine                      Robert Johnson                       Philip Rosseter                                    
John Dowland                        Robert Jones   
(©, 2025)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 5a or Viols, Vol. 5b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0128a or AWP0128b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 5a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Thomas Campion                   Robert Johnson                       Philip Rosseter
William Corkine                      Robert Jones                                       
John Dowland                         Francis Pilkington      
(©, 2025)        

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 6a or Viols, Vol. 6b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0129a or AWP0129b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 6a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Thomas Campion, John Dowland, Robert Jones
(©, 2025)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 7a or Viols, Vol. 7b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0130a or AWP0130b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 7a & b include lute songs by these composers:

Thomas Campion, John Dowland, Robert Jones
(©, 2025)

Title: Lute Songs For Recorders, Vol. 8a or Viols, Vol. 8b
Scored for:  Recorders a4 (S A T B) or Viols a4 (Trb., Tn.1, Tn.2. & B.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0131a or AWP0131b
Level: Upper Intermediate
Description:  Vol. 8a & b include lute songs by Thomas Campion.
(©, 2025)

Title: Trowie Tunes
Scored for:  Any melodic instrument (depending on its range.)
Available from: aytonw1@gmail.com
Catalog: AWP0135
Level:  Almost any level.
Description:  These are monophonic tunes that occasionally seemed to just show up and I frantically attempted to write them down before they were lost.  Simple though they may seem, I consider them some of my greatest musical treasures.  
 (©, 2025)