Douglas E. Wagner

Part I of Armenian Dances is in fact the first of a four-movement suite drawn from the folk song arrangements and original musical works of Armenian composer Komitas Vardapet collected during the earl...

It is safe to say that Grofe's iconic work from the early 1930s remains his most recognized and programmed creation to this day. A master of instrumental color and texture, themes from four of the fiv...

It is safe to say that Grofe's iconic work from the early 1930s remains his most recognized and programmed creation to this day. A master of instrumental color and texture, themes from four of the fiv...

The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for...

The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for...

The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for...

The first published composition of Vaughan Williams in 1902 was a setting for voice and piano of a poem by William Barnes. The lyrical folk song quality of the tune makes it an irresistible choice for...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this work offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of Desdemona's song...

The first of Grainger's settings of songs and tunes from William Chappell's 'Old English Popular Music,' this intense musical ballad offers the listener a languid and emotionally charged adaptation of...

Based on the original opening of the first movement of Second Suite in F for Military Band, Holst replaced this section with the now-familiar morris dance tune, 'Glory Shears.' The 38-measure passage...

With its message of endless possibilities and dreams fulfilled, this piece, from the 1971 Academy-award nominated film score of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), by songwriting te...

Three American Christmas standards are presented in succession in this very easy medley that is written for success for instrumentalists who are just beginning their musical studies - before they have...

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challe...

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challe...

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challe...

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challe...

A happy march, this original setting was inspired by the gift of a King Penguin to Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo in 1913. Even though there really isn't an actual Norwegian penguin, this particular penguin...

Three brief movements from Handel's most famous and most frequently performed work have been set in B-flat for your beginners without the need for accidentals. It is a joy to be able to offer first-ha...

Journey into Imagination with Figment (the adorable and oftentimes mischievous purple dragon) is a major attraction at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando. Carried on their way with verses of 'One Li...

Journey into Imagination with Figment (the adorable and oftentimes mischievous purple dragon) is a major attraction at Disney's Epcot theme park in Orlando. Carried on their way with verses of One Lit...

Themes from three of America's most popular patriotic marches are brought together in this solidly scored medley. Including 'You're a Grand Old Flag,' 'National Emblem,' and 'The Stars and Stripes For...

The folk tune 'Dives and Lazarus,' upon which this work is based, has its roots in 18th century England. As an excellent introduction to ballad performance, this title sets the stage for many teachabl...

Featuring graveyard wailings and clattering bones, this haunted musical adventure is a delight to play and frightful to listen to. This theme from the 'The Haunted Mansion' at both Disneyland and the...