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Flute and Piano New Edition

Oxford Variations

Flute and Piano

Op. 13

A short video: Introducing Oxford Variations Op. 13

Theme and four variations. Completed: 15th August, 1976 and revised in 2018.
1st Performance: Yenworthy, Devon. September 30th 1976. Katie Thomas (flute) and Mark Goddard (piano).
Duration: 7 minutes. Light, attractive and fairly short!

Contents

Theme: Andante
Variation One: Vivace animato
Variation Two: Lento
Variation Three: Freely – Agitato
Variation Four: Allegretto grazioso

Sample pages

Op. 13 – Full Score samples

Op. 13 – Flute part samples

MP3 file

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

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New Edition Piano Duet Piano Solo

Theme and Variations

Piano Duet (Op. 12, No. 1)  and

Piano Solo  (Op. 12, No. 2)

A short video: Introducing Theme and Variations Op. 12

Due to be published by E.V.C. Publications Ltd. soon.

Contents

Theme: Moderato maestoso
Variation One Allegro con brio
Variation Two Allegretto grazioso
Variation Three Andante mesto
Variation Four Con moto impettito*
Variation Five – Finale Vivace impetuosità**

The first performance was given in piano duet form in Windsor in June 1976.
The performers were Janette Creber and Mark Goddard.

* Strutting
** Impetuously

Sample pages

Study Score of Theme and Variations

Primo part of Theme and Variations

Secondo part of Theme and Variations

MP3 files

Piano Duet Version (Op. 12, No. 1)
Piano Solo Version (Op. 12, No. 2)

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

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New Edition Piano Duet Piano Solo

Fantasia after Brahms

Piano Duet (Op. 7, No. 1)  and

Piano Solo  (Op. 7, No. 2)

A short video: Introducing Fantasia after Brahms

Due to be published by E.V.C. Publications Ltd. in 2020.

Programme Note

While not intended to ‘mimic’ the musical style of Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897), this music intentionally throws an affectionate nod in the direction of the great man.

The piece, (particularly the duet version), is much easier to play than almost any piano music by Brahms and the score includes optional notes shown in small ‘cue size’ (known as “ossia”), to help players with small hands for example, while not holding back more flamboyant and/or ambitious pianists.

The first performance was given in piano duet form, as an overture to a theatrical production at Cheney School, Oxford in 1975. The performers where Chris Banks and Mark Goddard.

Sample pages

Op. 7 Fantasia after Brahms – sample pages

MP3 files

Piano Duet Version (Op. 7, No. 1)
Piano Solo Version (Op. 7, No. 2)

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

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Concert hall New Edition

The Circus for Orchestra

A light overture for orchestra 

Op. 39

A 2 minute trailer for The Circus, by Mark Goddard

Programme Note

Composed in April 1981 and fully revised in 2018, this overture, which parallels some of the traditional circus acts (for example trapeze, jugglers, clowns etc.), is meant as an affectionate parody of a musical style all too readily neglected these days.

The Circus won the Eric Coates Prize at the Royal Academy of Music and was first performed by the Abingdon and District Music Society conducted by the David Andrew on 5th February, 1987.

Duration: c. 5 minutes.

Available to buy or rent, the full score is available in a ring-bound A3 portrait format, with a full set of A4 parts: 2.1.2.1 2.2.2 1.3.1 4.4.3.3.2

Also available in a version for brass band (Spartan Press SP129), first performed by Wantage Silver Band in June 1983.

Sample pages

Op.39 sample pages of score

Op.39 sample pages of parts

MP3 file

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

Scoring

Flutes I & II/Piccolo*
Oboe
Bb Clarinets I & II
Bassoon

F Horns I & II
Bb Trumpets I & II
Tenor Trombones I & II

Timpani (3 pedal timps)

Percussion*
Bass Drum
Clashed Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
High-Hat Cymbals
Snare Drum
Tambourine
Triangle
Whip
Wood Block
Glockenspiel
Xylophone

Harp*

Violin I (4 players+)
Violin 2 (4 players+)
Violas (3 players+)
Cello (3 players+)
Double Bass (2 players+)

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Chamber Orchestra New Edition

Sinfonietta

A Chamber Symphony 

Op. 31

YouTube Introductory Video: Introducing Sinfonietta by Mark Goddard

Programme Note

Written in December 1979 in London, and revised in 2018, the four movements energetically explore an ambiguously tonal sound world. The style is essentially neo-classical ? rhythmically exciting and intense, yet revealing a poignancy of emotion behind a compact musical fabric.

Contents

  • I Vivo (4½ minutes)
  • II Largo (2½ minutes)
  • III Con moto maestoso (3 minutes)
  • IV Vivo (3½ minutes)Total duration: c. 14 minutes

Available to buy or rent, the full score is available in a ring-bound A3 portrait format, with a full set of A4 parts (see below)

Sample pages

Sinfonietta – Preface page

Sinfonietta – sample pages of score (reduced to A4 size)

Sinfonietta – sample pages of parts

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

Performances

The first performance was given in December 1979 at the Lyons Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music, conducted by John Carewe.

Scoring

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon

Horn in F
Trumpet in Bb
Tenor Trombone

Timpani (3 pedal timps)
Percussion
Clashed Cymbals
Suspended Cymbal
Snare Drum
Tambourine
Large Bass Drum
Large Tam-tam

Violin I (4+ players)
Violin 2 (4+ players)
Violas (3+ players)
Cello (3+ players
Double Bass (1 or 2 players)

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Concert hall New Edition

Beowulf for Orchestra

A Symphonic Poem 

Op. 62

New introductory video here

New Edition

The brand new performing edition of this work has just been completed (June 2018).

The music has been revised and fully typeset to the highest standards.

A full score (A3 size) and full set of parts is available to purchase or hire.

Some parts are now optional, to widen the opportunities for performance (see ‘Scoring’ below).

Please complete the “contact” form above for full details.

Sample pages

Beowulf score (sample pages)

Beowulf parts (sample pages)

Structural Analysis

Not yet available, but if you’d like to see one, please get in contact!

Performances

Original version, performed by The Oxford Symphony Orchestra

We’ve created a quick and dirty electronic ‘performance’ of the new 2018 version, taken directly from the full score, courtesy of Sibelius™.

The following MP3 file is used as the ‘sound track’ of the YouTube video

Scoring

Please note: instruments marked * may be considered optional if absolutely necessary.
Any critical solos for these instruments are cued into other parts and marked “Play if absent”.

Piccolo *
2 Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais *
2 Clarinets in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb *
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon *

4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
2 Tenor Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani (pedal)
Percussion (3 players *)
Snare Drum, Clashed Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Whip, Tenor Drum,
Large Tam-tam, Tambourine, Chimes, Large Bass Drum, 3 Tom-toms,
Glockenspiel * , Xylophone * , Vibraphone *.

Harp *
Piano

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Double Bass

Programme Note

The work is a stand alone piece for orchestra – a programmatic overture if you will.

Wikipedia tells us all about the Anglo Saxon epic poem.

The YouTube video provides a programmatic comment as the piece progresses.

The work is not intended to be performed with narrator, although Mark Goddard has created several other pieces based on the “Beowulf” epic:

  • A primary schools drama with recorders and simple percussion
  • A full evening drama with actors, narrator, choir and orchestra.
  • A short collection of piano pieces published by Spartan Press.

    Performance Notes

    • Total duration: about 12 minutes.

    • Mutes are required for most instruments.

    • Metronome marks are merely indications of tempi and are not to be taken as gospel.

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Flexible Wind Ensemble

Bruckner Seven

Classics Unlocked Woodwind Pack

Formerly called: Bruckner Seven It’s Heaven (Woodwind Pack)

Part of the Classics Unlocked series…

Master works, abridged and arranged for flexible ensemble.

Available in woodwind, Brass and Spring packs with extra individual parts available separately, quickly and inexpensively.

Cat No. SP1192
Price £14.95
Composer Anton Bruckner
Arranger Mark Goddard
Category Flexible Wind Ensemble
Publisher Spartan Press
Series Classics Unlocked
Difficulty level 4 – 6
Instrumentation Part-1:fl,cl/ss Part-2:fl/ob,cl,as Part-3:cl,as,ts Part-4:bn,ts/bc,bs
Brass and string sets available
ISMN 979-0-57998-192-3
EAN-13 9790579981923
Weight 218 grams
Published 12th November 2012

YouTube Video

A computer simulated video performance is available here

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Choral Concert hall New Edition Spartan Press

Trauer-Musik

Previously un-published work:

Carl Maria von Weber:
Trauer-Musik

J 116

Reconstructed by
Mark Goddard

for
Four Part Choir (SATB)
Baritone Soloist
Flute
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons
2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in Bb
Bass Trombone
Timpani

Duration: approx. 7 minutes

Programme Note

Trauer-Musik or “Mourning Music” by Weber, composed for the actor Max Heigel.

This previously unpublished work by Carl Maria Von Weber was completed in 1811: a pivotal year in Weber’s career. He met and worked with the Munich court clarinettist Heinrich Baermann and composed the Concertino in E Major for him, as well as the two concerti (J. 114 and J. 118).

Max Heigel, a German actor, poet and librettist, was a friend of Weber’s and in this same year, Max’s father died, prompting the composition of Trauer-Musik (J. 116) which was written between composing the two clarinet concerti.

This edition is available as follows:

  • Full Score (24 printed pages)
  • Vocal Score including piano reduction (16pp)
  • Full set of instrumental parts

Download the Preface (PDF)

This includes a translation of the German text into English: Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Preface

Sample pages (PDF)

Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Full Score example pages

Weber TRAUER-MUSIK Vocal Score example pages

Audio file (MP3)

More information

For more information, please use the contact form (see above).

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New Edition String Orchestra

The Heat of the Sun

New performing edition of
The Heat of the Sun
A Dream Cycle for Strings  (Op. 46)

New 3 minute
introductory video here

New Edition

The brand new performing edition of this work has just been completed.

The music has been revised and fully typeset to the highest standards.

A full score (A3 size) and full set of parts, available to purchase or hire.

Please complete the “contact” form above for full details.

Sample pages

Cover and Preface pages

OP46 – Full Score sample pages

OP46 – Violin I sample pages

OP46 – Violin II sample pages

OP46 – Viola sample pages

OP46 – Violoncello sample pages

OP46 – Double Bass sample pages

Structural Analysis

Op 46 Musical Elements

Performances

Original version, performed by The Wren Orchestra of London, leader: Nona Liddell, conductor: James Judd. St. John’s Smith Square. Broadcast on Capital Radio in March 1983.
Please Note: The Heat of the Sun has been revised slightly since this live recording was made.

I

II

III

IV

We’ve created a quick and dirty electronic ‘performance’ of the new 2018 version, taken directly from the full score, courtesy of Sibelius™.

Programme Note

The initial catalyst for ‘The Heat of the Sun’ was Shakespeare’s famous poem about death, with further inspiration provided by the desert scenes in Peter Weir’s 1981 film ‘Gallipoli’.

Fear no more the heat o’ the sun,
Nor the furious winter’s rages;
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages:
Golden lads and girls all must,
As chimney-sweepers, come to dust.

William Shakespeare
Cymbeline Act IV, Scene II

The music alternates material representing the desert sun, with various day dreams (in the form of ‘episodes’). From the outset we are exposed to the oppressively dry desert heat and throughout the four movements the sun reoccurs, piercing the progressively more diverse and distracted dreams, which by the final movement have become fragmented and wholly retrospective.

‘The Heat of the Sun’, completed in June 1982, was awarded the Capital Radio Composition Prize. The first performance was given by the Wren Orchestra of London, conducted by James Judd
at St John’s, Smith Square the following year ­— a performance which was subsequently broadcast on Capital Radio.

Performance Notes

• Total duration: about 20 minutes.

I      6:45
II    6:00
III   3:30
IV   3:30

• The work is scored for the following instrumentalists:

7 x Violin I
6 x Violin II
4 x Viola
4 x Cello
2 x Double Bass

These numbers may be advantageously increased by up-to 50%

• If the above forces are not readily available, the work can be performed in a reduced version, with bare minimums of:

5 x Violin I
4 x Violin II
3 x Viola
3 x Cello
2 x Double Bass

Alternative parts are required.

• Mutes are required for most instruments.

• Metronome marks are merely indications of tempi and are not to be taken as gospel.

• It is assumed that at least one of the Double Basses is equipped to play ‘low C’.

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Composed by Mark Goddard Educational EVC Publications New Edition Piano Solo

About Time

Six pieces for solo piano, approximately grades 5-8,
now published by Clifton Edition Ltd.

To order ‘About Time’

Time is something that passes at the same rate for all of us, (although it doesn’t always seem that way!).  We are all slaves to the passing of time, yet we are individually perfectly free to do as much (or as little) as we see fit, within it’s confines.

While each piece in this suite is distinct in character, each shares a mutual interest in contrasting “time and rhythm”.  The harmonies, while often employing an unashamedly familiar ‘diatonic’ language, also enjoy chords based on the intervals of the second and fourth (for example in Perpetuum Mobile), while Momento Temporis (a moment in time) takes time out to enjoy modal tranquillity and sonorous pedalling. Tempus Fugit (Time flies) and Momentum are each influenced by jazz and lively Eastern European folk dance rhythms. In Tempus Rerum Imperator (Time, commander of all things) we are swept along by the despot that is time, while the final movement Ab Aeterno (From time immemorial) — a dark evocation of eternity — consists entirely of just one particularly ‘timeless’ chord, deployed in a serial (mathematical) series, making use of rhythmical ‘diminution’ and ‘augmentation’ to outline a journey: both outgoing and returning.

Sample PDF file available…

Mark Goddard – About Time – samples

First Performance

World Premiere (YouTube Video)

Performed by Noa Kapelyushnik (14)

Teacher: Tania Kozlova

Venue: Israeli Music Conservatory

YouTube video of the music…

Mark Goddard – About Time – YouTube Video