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Some of My Compositional Influences:

Various Baroque works, Beethoven, Ravel, Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Philip Glass, Peter Yates, folk, new age, electronic(a)…

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Original Compositions
(In chronological order)

  • Introit, an introductory piece for MIDI Band (2 female vocalists, 4 electric violinists including one 5-string violin, 2 synthesizers, 2 EWIs, 1 MIDI trumpet, 1 MalletKat, MIDI drum set, 1 electric guitar, and 1 electric bass). (2009)
  • Leviathan of The Ancient Deep,  three-movement concerto for solo six-string electric violin, chamber orchestra, EWI (Electric Wind Instrument), and synthesizer. (2008)
  • Fair Katrinelje and Pif-Paf-Poltrie, song for soprano, flute, cello, and piano. (2008)
  • Anima Mechanicae: Soul of the Machine, for String Quartet. (2007)
  • Pegasus, for violin, guitar, and piano. (2006)
  • Dreamscape, a second rocking GarageBand project (see Vortex Warped below)! (2006)
  • Blessings and Harmony, for violin solo. Dedicated to Yvonne and Michael. (2006)
  • Three Images of Christ’s Final Hours. (2005) A suite of three individual pieces that, when performed as a set, depict the Garden of Gethsemane (including Christ’s prayer, arrest, and trial), the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. The Images are as follows:
    • I. A Garden Prayer, for two violins and piano (could be done with violin, flute, and piano, however).
    • II. Bleeding Heart, for soprano saxophone solo (or oboe) and string orchestra.
    • III. Easter Victory, for solo piano and string orchestra.
  • Pittsburgh Melody, one of my favorites! For solo flugelhorn and piano. (2004)
  • Vortex Warped, an original GarageBand project. A great dance mix! (2004)
  • Personal Echo, for electric violin and digital delay. (2003)
  • Contemplation, a soothing fusion of The Dove and The Music Box. For string trio and piano. (2003)
  • Oppression, for solo violin. Based on an original melody by my dear friend, Catherine Williams. (2003)
  • Autumn Melody, for violin duet and piano. (2003)
  • A Lyrical Interlude, for violin and piano. (1999/2003)
  • Face in the Moonlight, state Finalist winner in the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition in 2003! For mezzo-soprano, string quartet, and piano. (2002)
  • Of Roses and Lilies, a Romantic Expression based on King Solomon’s “Song of Songs”. For Soprano solo, Soprano/Alto vocal accompaniment, and piano. (2002)
  • Greek Dance, For string quartet. (2002)
  • The Music Box, a piano solo. (2001)
  • Psalm 103, a lead sheet for praise and worship. (2000)
  • Shout with Joy, a lead sheet for praise and worship. (2000)
  • Cinq Hommes du Cirque, for solo violin. Unashamedly weird and wacky… (1999)
  • The Dove, for string trio (violin, viola, cello). (1998)

Original Scores for Film and Theater

  • Entirely improvised work for the theater play, One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace. Thanks to Dave Mickey for the opportunity!! Click here for sound samples… (2005?)
  • Original score for two violins, for the short film, The Visit. Co-composer: Danielle Cummins. Producer/Director: Steve Zelt. (2008)

Original Arrangements of Existing Works
(In alphabetical order)

  • Ashokan Farewell, by Jay Ungar. For violin duet and piano. Alternate version for solo violin and piano is also available. (1996)
  • Caoineadh Na Mara/Amen, by William Coulter. For alto saxophone, flugelhorn, acoustic guitar, violin, cello, and organ – by request from Lori Huff. (2004)
  • Dance of the Haymakers, by Henry Purcell. For violin, cello, and either guitar or harpsichord (piano). (2005)
  • I Could Write A Book, by Richard Rodgers. For SAB choir and piano. (2005)
  • Jerusalem Ridge, traditional fiddle tune, as performed by Kenny Baker. For fiddle and piano, and/or guitar. (2001)
  • My Tribute, the popular gospel tune by Andrae Crouch. Original arrangement for String Orchestra, composed by request for the strings of the Aineo Christian Chamber Orchestra and premiered at Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. (2007)

Original Arrangements for MIDI Band
MIDI Band parts include: MIDI Drum Set, MIDI Guitar, MIDI Bass Guitar, 1 or more Electric Violin, 1-3 Synthesizers, 1-2 Electronic Wind Instruments (EWI), and occasionally a MIDI Trumpet and Voice(s).
(In alphabetical order)

  • Autumn Interlude, as performed by Amethystium on the Aphelion album. (2004)
  • Beautiful Life, as performed by Ace of Base on the Bridge album. (2005)
  • Breathe In, as performed by Petra on the Double Take album. (2004)
  • Caoineadh Na Mara/Amen, by William Coulter. (2007)
  • “Charade” Title Theme, by Henry Mancini, appearing in the 1963 film, “Charade”. (2005)
  • Flying on the Wings of Steam (Remix), by Chris Vrenna (of NIN fame), from the soundtrack for the video game, “American McGee’s Alice”. (2005)
  • Journey through MYST, by Robyn Miller, Jack Wall, and Tim Larkin. A medley of the music from the popular video games of the MYST and URU franchise. (2006)
  • Lacrimosa (from Requiem), as performed by the Taliesin Orchestra on the album, Sacred. (2006)
  • Simple Gifts, as performed on the Windham Hill album, “Sacred”. (2007)
  • Snow, by the acclaimed Craig Armstrong. (2009)
  • Widescreen, as performed by violinist Vanessa-Mae on her album, “The Violin Player”. (2003)
  • Theme from “X-Files”, based on the ever popular remix by DJ Dado. (2004)

All fore-mentioned arrangements and compositions are Copyright © 1996-2008 by Sarah Wallin. All rights reserved.