Walter S. Hartley

Walter S. Hartley (1927-2016), whose works for saxophone and low brass significantly expanded the repertoire available for those instruments, composed the Double Quartet for Saxophones and Brass in 19...

Clarinet solo with traditional string quartet. Recital selection for the accomplished ensemble. Andante con moto throughout. An early work of enigmatic beauty from Walter Hartley.

Composed for the American Arts Trio in 1960. A compositional and artistic tour de force in four movements: Allegro alla Marcia; Vivace; Lento and Presto.

Composed in 2002 for wind quintet and concert band. This edition for quintet and piano. Allegro; Andante molto; Vivace. Concert band parts available on rental.

Alto saxophone in combination with the traditional woodwind quintet. A work of artistry and technical mastery in four movements from a premier American composer. Andante; Adagio; Allegretto and Presto...

For flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, alto saxophone and trombone. Prelude; Scherzo; Pastorale and Finale.

For flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, alto saxophone and trombone. Prelude; Scherzo; Pastorale and Finale.

Composed in 1958. Pastorale and Scherzo. A very accessible work. Duration: 5:00.

Vigorous, euphoric work for cello solo with traditional woodwind quintet. Artist caliber throughout with passages of furious activity and expressive lyricism. A concert or recital centerpiece. 1. Alle...

In five movements. Featured on many state lists. Allegro giocoso; Andante; Scherzando; Lento; Vivacissimo.

Based on tunes from Walker's Southern Harmony (1854), this vibrant solo is a bright, uplifting concert piece or worship prelude. May be accompanied by organ or piano. Melodies include: The Morning Tru...

This publication features two solo works for the developing clarinetist featuring accessible music with quite different demands on the soloist. A lively gigue from C.P.E. Bach is presented in contrast...

Based on tunes from Walker's Southern Harmony (1854), this vibrant solo is a bright, uplifting concert piece or worship prelude. May be accompanied by organ or piano. Melodies include: The Morning Tru...

A celebrated composer exhibits his best craftsmanship using the finest legato qualities of the trombone. Beautifully done.

A work of great emotion and substance dedicated to Emory Remington and his students. A recital centerpiece for the serious trombonist.

A work in three brief movements that stands as a fine example of the mid-20th-century compositional style. Advanced tonal idioms and harmonic colors in a very succinct, accessible duo. Prelude, Gavott...

Traditional instrumentation includes violin, viola and cello. Newly engraved edition of a massive work that helped to establish Walter Hartley as a prominent voice among his 20th-century peers. Allegr...

Composed in 1950, this is a new edition of a landmark work from the young Walter Hartley. It represents a significant accomplishment in the 20th-century repertoire for string quartet. The massive fugu...

A work of some substance in five brief movements for symphonic forces, including full winds (with alto saxophone), full brass section and percussion. Andante; Allegro Molto; Adagio; Allegretto Scherza...

A work of some substance in five brief movements for symphonic forces, including full winds (with alto saxophone), full brass section and percussion. Andante; Allegro Molto; Adagio; Allegretto Scherza...

For tuba and piano or string orchestra accompaniment. A fantasia in the finest sense that displays the true artistic qualities of the performer.

For tuba and piano or string orchestra accompaniment. A fantasia in the finest sense that displays the true artistic qualities of the performer.

Very accessible work for developing musicians in the full orchestra experience. Stylish and light with no difficult technical demands. Three movements: Pavane; Fancy; Galliard.

Very accessible work for developing musicians in the full orchestra experience. Stylish and light with no difficult technical demands. Three movements: Pavane; Fancy; Galliard.

Based on tunes from Walker's Southern Harmony (1854), this vibrant solo is a bright, uplifting concert piece or worship prelude. May be accompanied by organ or piano. Melodies include: The Morning Tru...