Ralph Vaughan Williams

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...

Nach seinem unglaublichen Erfolg mit 'Divinum Mysterium' hat der Komponist James Swearingen eine weitere kraftvolle und ausdrucksstarke Bearbeitung eines wunderbaren Klassikers geschaffen. Diesmal hat...

Dieses wunderbare Kunstlied wurde ursprünglich von Vaughan Williams als Vertonung eines Gedichts von Gabriel Rossini geschrieben und macht durch seine fliessenden Melodielinien und kreativen Harmonien...

One of the most most enduring melodies of all time has been sensitively arranged by the incomparable talent, Claude T. Smith. Intriguing combinations of wind colors and contrapuntal textures make this...

In his signature style, Claude T. Smith has created another significant work by setting this famous folk hymn. This work is truly an excellent concert or contest choice.

Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, th...

Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, th...

Robert W. Smith, in tribute to the great composer, has crafted a setting for the concert band of Wassail Song in the style of Vaughan Williams. Beginning with a lively solo statement of the melody, th...

Vaughan Williams traveled during 1903 to 1906, collecting folk songs first-hand from residents. Four of the fifteen titles he published for voice and piano in the original volume comprise Folk Songs f...

Vaughan Williams' work represents the height of English Post-Romanticism after the turn of the century, which was characterized by fervent nationalistic spirit and a corresponding surge of interest in...

Vaughan Williams' work represents the height of English Post-Romanticism after the turn of the century, which was characterized by fervent nationalistic spirit and a corresponding surge of interest in...

Setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edited by Robert Grechesky. Grades 4-5.

This brief piece for wind band was composed in 1939 to open a pageant at the Royal Albert Hall. Rousing fanfares enclose a stirring central passage in this simple yet highly effective piece.