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P21 Be Holy, For I Am Holy (1996)
A piece in the whole-tone scale that sets up a musical pun on its title, which is from I Peter 1:16. It reflects the title further in its 9/8 meter, which was considered the perfect time in the Middle Ages because the three beats divided in three represen Duration: 4′. Price: $2.
P11 Canonic Invention (1972)
This contrapuntal study is a canon of the inversion at the 8ve throughout, modeled on Bach’s Inventions. Now also the Fugue in C minor in “From Alpha to Omega.” Duration: 3′. Price: $2.
P38 Church in the Wildwood (2011)
A piece from the collection Quiltings, reflections of the art quilts by my sister-in-law, Ann Harwell Duration: 1′. Price: $2.95.
P10 Cry Of The Untouchables (1990)
Cast in a three-movement sonata cycle, this work concerns the plight of street children and runaways. The movements (The Pleasures of This World, Lost Innocence, and Reconciliation) reflect on the rescue of such children and their reconciliation to God. Duration: 18′. Price: $18.
P18 Dusk (1995)
A nocturne in the pentatonic scale, written for my daughter Mary Anne. Grade 3. Duration: 3′. Price: $2.
P41 Family Trees (2011)
A piece from the collection Quiltings, reflections of the art quilts by my sister-in-law, Ann Harwell Duration: 2′. Price: $2.95.
P05 Five Bagatelles For Piano (1977)
These miniatures work well by themselves and as a suite. Highly suitable as teaching and concert pieces. Of medium difficulty. Duration: 6′. Price: $5.
P23 For God Alone My Soul Waits In Silence (1999)
A meditative work in memory of Michael Spry, a recovered alcoholic who came to salvation in Jesus Christ. This composition portrays his life as a homeless person in despair and emptiness, and God’s grace in leading him to salvation. Duration: 8′. Price: $12.
P26 From Alpha To Omega (2002)
48 preludes and fugues in the manner of each volume of J. S. Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier. The collection starts with A major and ends with G# minor, the Alpha and Omega of the musical alphabet. Duration: 75′. Price: $35.
P27 Good Friday (2004)
An expansion of the C# Minor Prelude From Alpha and Omega commissioned by my father, Richard M. Saul, shortly before his death. Duration: 5′. Price: $3.
P39 Hail Bopp (2011)
A piece from the collection Quiltings, reflections of the art quilts by my sister-in-law, Ann Harwell Duration: 1′. Price: $2.95.
P06 Half A Dozen In A Dozen (1985)
Six short, highly contrasting pieces in the twelve-tone serial technique. Duration: 7′. Price: $6.
P15 Horses (1994)
A rollicking tune written at my daughter Charity’s request to celebrate her favorite animals. In the Lydian mode, about grade 4-5. Duration: 2′. Price: $2.
P14 Lament For Cookie (1994)
A grade 2-3 piece in the Dorian mode in memory of my daughter Mary Anne’s pet mouse. Duration: 2′. Price: $2.
P32 Lament For Marmalade (2007)
Composed in memory of our 19-year-old pet cat Duration: 4′. Price: $5.
P44 Nocturne for All the Saints (2014)
In memory of Thomas Harabedian Duration: 3′. Price: $4.
P31 Nocturne For Charity (2007)
This Nocturne is a musical reflection of my elder daughter Charity. Duration: 4′. Price: $5.
P35 Nocturne For James Robyzad (2007)
Composed to honor my son-in-law James Robyzad Williams. Duration: 3′. Price: $5.
P30 Nocturne For Mary Anne (2006)
This Nocturne is a musical reflection of my younger daughter, Mary Anne. Duration: 5′. Price: $5.
P28 Nocturne For My Father (2005)
A nocturne composed in memory of my father, Richard Marshall Saul. Duration: 5′. Price: $5.
P29 Nocturne For My Mother (2006)
This work was written in honor of my mother, Suzanne M. Saul. The piece is a simple vision of the Lord descending quietly from heaven into the fretfulness she and we all face in life here on earth. A struggle for control ensues but eventually the Lord has Duration: 5′. Price: $5.
P19 Nocturne From Gethsemane (1995)
A dramatic portrayal of Jesus Christ’s prayer and arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, written for my daughter Charity. Grade 5-6. Duration: 4′. Price: $2.
P25 Nocturne From The Upper Room (2001)
Reflections on the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with His disciples, the night before His crucifixion. Duration: 6′. Price: $4.
P42 Nocturne: Light Shines Out of Darkness (2012)
In memory of my uncle, John Gouverneur Mosher. Duration: 5′. Price: $4.95.
P04 On The Transfiguration Of The Lord Jesus (1987)
A meditation on the Transfiguration scene of Luke 9:28-36. This one-movement work depicts not only the glory of our transfigured Lord, but also the Crucifixion which is discussed by Christ, Moses, and Elijah. Moderate difficulty. Duration: 10′. Price: $6.
P36 Palingenesia (2009)
A meditation on the restoration of everything to its pre-fall created state, as described in Romans 8:22-23 Duration: 6′. Price: $6.
P07 Prelude And Postlude (1972)
These two short pieces work especially well in “framing” a recital or a section thereof; also work well individually. Moderately difficult. Duration: 4′. Price: $4.
P43 Quiltings (2013)
Pieces to portray the fiber art of Ann Harwell Duration: 75′. Price: $75.
P09 Six Preludes For Piano (1971)
These pieces are slightly longer and more challenging than the Bagatelles. A highly varied set of pieces representing diverse classical and jazz styles. Duration: 13′. Price: $6.
P01 Sonata #1 For Piano (1970)
In three movements: Andante-Moderato, Andante cantabile, and Allegro. Moderately difficult. Duration: 15′. Price: $15.
P02 Sonata #2 For Piano (1981)
Two highly-contrasting movements (Furioso, Andante espressivo) unite to form an unique entity, the second movement answering the many questions posed in the first. Difficult. Duration: 15′. Price: $15.
P03 Sonata #3 For Piano (1984)
A joyous, buoyant work in three movements. Moderately difficult. Duration: 15′. Price: $30.
P13 Sonata #4 For Piano (1993)
This short piano sonata uses many jazz and popular harmonies and rhythms to create a light and joyful mood in the outer movements. The middle movement, however, is an elegy. Duration: 11′. Price: $18.
P33 Sonata #5 For Piano (2007)
Commissioned by Arlene Steffen, my colleague at Fresno Pacific University, and based on Philippians 4, one of her favorite passages of Scripture Duration: 14′. Price: $20.
P22 Sonatina #1 (1998)
Dedicated to my younger daughter, Mary Anne. The first movement features a theme composed by her. In three movements: Allegro vivace, Andante, and Vivace. Duration: 12′. Price: $10.
P24 Sonatina #2 (2001)
Dedicated to my wife and daughters. This is a delightful miniature highly suitable for student use. Three movements: Moderato, Andante, and Vivace. Duration: 8′. Price: $5.
P34 Sonatina #3 (2007)
This Nocturne is a musical reflection of my elder daughter, Charity. Duration: 9′. Price: $8.
P37 Sonatina #4 (2011)
A 30th birthday present for my daughter, Charity. Duration: 9′. Price: $12.
P49 Sonatina #5 for Piano (2015)
Commissioned by my good friend Walter Cosand Duration: 12′. Price: $4.
P16 St. Basil’s Cathedral (1994)
Written for my daughter Charity to reflect her love of the Russian people. In the Phrygian mode. Grade 5. Duration: 3′. Price: $2.
P53 Tapisseries, série 2: Hurricane Vs. Infrastructure (2018)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Hurricane Vs. Infrastructure Duration: 1′. Price: $.
P54 Tapisseries, série 2: Interacting Galaxies (2018)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Interacting Galaxies Duration: 2′. Price: $.
P55 Tapisseries, série 2: Subtle Sermon (2018)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Subtle Sermon Duration: 1′. Price: $.
P61 Tapisseries, série 2: Three Large Oaks in a Tree Museum (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Three Large Oaks in a Tree Museum Duration: 1.5′. Price: $4.
P70 Tapisseries, série 3: Heaven Collapsing (2019)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Heaven Collapsing Duration: 2.1′. Price: $4.
P68 Tapisseries, série 3: Honeysuckle Room (2019)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Honeysuckle Room Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P58 Tapisseries, série 3: She Ran All the Way (2019)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt She Ran All the Way Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P69 Tapisseries, série 3: Steeples Lean (2019)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Steeples Lean Duration: 1.5′. Price: $4.
P60 Tapisseries, série 4: Girl in a Live Oak (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Girl in a Live Oak Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P59 Tapisseries, série 4: Holloway (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Holloway Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P67 Tapisseries, série 4: Infrared Maria (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Infrared Maria Duration: 1.5′. Price: $4.
P65 Tapisseries, série 4: Just One Degree Warmer (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Just One Degree Warmer Duration: 1.7′. Price: $4.
P63 Tapisseries, série 4: Off the Grid (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Off the Grid Duration: 1.5′. Price: $4.
P66 Tapisseries, série 4: Old Salem (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Old Salem Duration: 2.2′. Price: $4.
P62 Tapisseries, série 4: The Wild Things are Watching (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt The Wild Things are Watching Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P64 Tapisseries, série 4: What Meteor? (2020)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt What Meteor? Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P71 Tapisseries, série 5: Flora (2021)
To portray Ann Harwell’s new quilt series of flowers Duration: 13′. Price: $4.
P72 Tapisseries, série 6: Jupiter (2021)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt series based on the planet Jupiter Duration: 8′. Price: $4.
P47 Tapisseries: Climate Change (2015)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Climate Change Duration: 3′. Price: $4.
P51 Tapisseries: Moth Orchid (2015)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Moth Orchid Duration: 2′. Price: $4.
P48 Tapisseries: Overreaching for the Stars (2015)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Overreaching for the Stars Duration: 3′. Price: $4.
P50 Tapisseries: Pluto (2016)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Pluto Duration: 1′. Price: $4.
P46 Tapisseries: Susanna’s Family Tree (2015)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Susanna’s Family Tree Duration: 3′. Price: $4.
P52 Tapisseries: What’s Next (2016)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt What’s Next Duration: 2′. Price: $4.
P45 Tapisseries: Yes Money Really Does Grow on Trees (2015)
To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt Yes Money Really Does Grow on Trees Duration: 3′. Price: $4.
P56 Tapisseries, série 2: The Ogre’s Playhouse. (2019) Published by Tarsus Music. For piano solo. Duration: 1′. To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt The Ogre’s Playhouse
P57 Tapisseries, série 2: St. Phillips Through a Live Oak. (2019) Published by Tarsus Music. For piano solo. Duration: 2′. To portray Ann Harwell’s quilt St. Phillips Through a Live Oak
P20 The Chosen Twelve (1996)
A study in the twelve-tone serial technique of Arnold Schoenberg. The title also refers to the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. For my daughter Charity. Grade 7. Duration: 2′. Price: $2.
P08 Three Nocturnes (1983)
These are three highly contrasting numbers. The first recalls the chordal parallelism of Debussy. The second is in a free atonal style reminiscent of Schoenberg, while the third explores the limits of tertian harmony through exotic 11th and 13th chords. S Duration: 13′. Price: $4.
P17 Variations On “Bells” (1994)
Written for my daughter Mary Anne on an original theme she wrote when she was eight years old. In the Mixolydian mode. Grade 3. Duration: 2′. Price: $2.
P12 Wedding March After “Lohengrin” (1993)
A more contemporary setting of the renowned march from Wagner’s Lohengrin, especially arranged for piano. Commissioned by Sarah and Ryan Salisbury. Duration: 2-3′. Price: $3.
P40 Weeping Dorothea (2011)
A piece from the collection Quiltings, reflections of the art quilts by my sister-in-law, Ann Harwell Duration: 1′. Price: $2.95.