Shop - JMJ Music https://jarrettmusic.com/shop/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:37:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://jarrettmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-fav-270x270-150x150.png Shop - JMJ Music https://jarrettmusic.com/shop/ 32 32 Go, Pretty Child https://jarrettmusic.com/product/go-pretty-child/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:24:39 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/?post_type=product&p=716 This eerily beautiful Christmas carol tells the story of a child bearing a flower and a whistle as gifts for the baby Jesus.  Male singers accompany the female voices in this intriguing work with lyrics based on Robert Herrick’s To His Saviour, a Child: A Present by a Child.

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]]> This eerily beautiful Christmas carol tells the story of a child bearing a flower and a whistle as gifts for the baby Jesus.  Male singers accompany the female voices in this intriguing work with lyrics based on Robert Herrick’s To His Saviour, a Child: A Present by a Child.

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]]> 4th Mvt “Epilogue” from Serenade for Strings https://jarrettmusic.com/product/4th-mvt-epilogue-from-serenade-for-strings/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:45 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-583/ This neo-romantic work consists of four movements, each of which can also stand alone as a single work.  Epilogue, the fourth and final movement is like a breath of Spring air, resolving the emotional conflicts of the former movements. (Scroll down to preview the score and hear a performance.)

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]]> This neo-romantic work consists of four movements, each of which can also stand alone as a single work.  Epilogue, the fourth and final movement is like a breath of Spring air, resolving the emotional conflicts of the former movements.

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]]> Different Strokes https://jarrettmusic.com/product/different-strokes/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:44 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-568/ A fun piece written especially for children’s concerts, Different Strokes showcases most performance techniques for strings, like glissando, col lengo, pizzicato, etc. (Scroll down to preview the score and hear a performance.)

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]]> A fun piece written especially for children’s concerts, Different Strokes showcases most performance techniques for strings, like glissando, col lengo, pizzicato, etc.

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]]> Schumann Suite https://jarrettmusic.com/product/schumann-suite/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:44 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-567/ There is a regal sensibility to this collection which features some of Schumann’s most popular piano pieces.  One easily gets the feeling of a “calling of the guard,” or “rolling out red carpet.”  This string orchestration, might perhaps bring a majestic smile to Schumann, himself! (Scroll down to preview the score and hear a performance.)

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]]> There is a regal sensibility to this collection which features some of Schumann’s most popular piano pieces.  One easily gets the feeling of a “calling of the guard,” or “rolling out red carpet.”  This string orchestration, might perhaps bring a majestic smile to Schumann, himself!
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]]> 2nd Mvt “Awakening” from Serenade for Strings https://jarrettmusic.com/product/2nd-mvt-awakening-from-serenade-for-strings/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:37 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-499/ Tra la la la

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]]> This neo-romantic work consists of four movements, each of which can also stand alone as a single work.  Awakening, the second movement is a burst of excitement that will absolutely challenge the players in your orchestra.

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]]> 1st Mvt. “Prologue” from Serenade for Strings https://jarrettmusic.com/product/1st-mvt-prologue-from-serenade-for-strings/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:36 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-127/ NA

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]]> This neo-romantic work consists of four movements, each of which can also stand alone as a single work. Prologue, the first movement, provides a somewhat light-hearted introduction to the more serious movements to follow.

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]]> 3rd Mvt Serenade for Strings “Meditation” https://jarrettmusic.com/product/3rd-mvt-serenade-for-strings-meditation/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:36 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-135/ Expressive lyrical work.

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]]> This exceptional lyrical work is hard to describe with words.  It simply transcends what many consider to be beautiful.  The engaging harmonies, slow development, and full breadth of expressive opportunities allow orchestras to achieve the highest levels of musicianship.  Absolutely stunning!  Published by FJH, Meditation is the fourth movement from Jarrett’s neo-romantic tour de force, Serenade for Strings.

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]]> Romeo and Juliet, Symphonic Suite https://jarrettmusic.com/product/romeo-and-juliet-symphonic-suite/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:35 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-119/ One of Jarrett’s most requested works, Romeo and Juliet is a beautiful rendering of overall moods and thematic materials based on Shakespeare’s popular play.  The first movement, Prologue, sets the musical mood for the entire work with striking melodies and rich counterpoint.  Capulet’s Ball, the second movement, depicts where the lovers meet.  The third movement, Love Scene, won the prestigious… Read More »Romeo and Juliet, Symphonic Suite

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]]> One of Jarrett’s most requested works, Romeo and Juliet is a beautiful rendering of overall moods and thematic materials based on Shakespeare’s popular play.  The first movement, Prologue, sets the musical mood for the entire work with striking melodies and rich counterpoint.  Capulet’s Ball, the second movement, depicts where the lovers meet.  The third movement, Love Scene, won the prestigious EDWARD BENJAMIN AWARD. The fourth movement, Street Fight, musically illustrates the provocation and death of Mercutio and Tybalt. Finally, the tragic fate of the star-crossed lovers is evoked in last movement, Epilogue: Juliet’s Tomb.  All string sections are divided to create a lush, complex texture.

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]]> Movement for Piano and Strings https://jarrettmusic.com/product/movement-for-piano-and-strings/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:28 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-107/ This delightful piece almost didn’t see the light of day.  It was written on the back patio of the composer’s house on a warm summer afternoon.  Jarrett wasn’t quite satisfied with his efforts.  His wife convinced him, however, to persevere with the work.  A good thing!  This short, intricate piece has been one of his… Read More »Movement for Piano and Strings

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]]> This delightful piece almost didn’t see the light of day.  It was written on the back patio of the composer’s house on a warm summer afternoon.  Jarrett wasn’t quite satisfied with his efforts.  His wife convinced him, however, to persevere with the work.  A good thing!  This short, intricate piece has been one of his best sellers. Essentially a set of variations on the elements in an opening theme, this short, intricate piece provides a great opportunity to showcase a guest pianist.

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]]> Cinderella’s Dream for Strings and Harp https://jarrettmusic.com/product/cinderellas-dream-for-strings-and-harp/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:37:27 +0000 https://jarrettmusic.com/product/import-placeholder-for-98/ Rich, magical, romantic prelude to composers first opera, Cinderella.

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]]> Written for strings and harp, Cinderella’s Dream is gentle and introspective and anticipates the mood of the first act of Jarrett’s opera, Cinderella and the Miracle Man.  This must hear short work will round out your program and feature the talents of your intermediate level harpist.

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