Richard Meyer: Intermediate Sheet Music

Millennium, recorded this year by Alfred for the first time, was first released in 1998. Winner of the 1998 N. S. O. A. composition contest, this contemporary-sounding overture is extremely powerful a...

Before writing the piece, Mr. Meyer asked members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra to compose original themes of their own. Four of these themes were chosen, and then woven together by the com...

The name says it all! This clever potpourri of the world's best known student string pieces will put a smile on your face and that of your audience. Your students will enjoy playing 'name that tune' a...

Based on Aesop's famous tales, this three movement piece is sure to delight your students and audience. 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' 'The Boy Who Cried 'Wolf',' and 'The Country Mouse and the City Mou...

Based on Aesop's famous tales, this three movement piece is sure to delight your students and audience. 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' 'The Boy Who Cried 'Wolf',' and 'The Country Mouse and the City Mou...

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As the title suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates throughout this contemporary original selection by Richard Meyer. The piece incorporates two diverse moods -- a highly rhythmic first section...

A colorful depiction of the sounds of New Mexico, the 'Land of Enchantment!' Commissioned for the Albuquerque Youth Symphony for their performance at the 2008 National ASTA Conference, this piece comb...

Think Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide but just for strings! Written to be used for outreach or recruiting concerts, this piece is a great way to educate audiences of all ages about the differe...

Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey that your students and audience will never forget! In the form of a five-part...

Pay tribute to your school with this imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students through the inspired genius of composer Richard Meyer. Six creative musical interludes...

This emotional and heartfelt piece, From Darkness, Joyful Sounds Are Born, by Richard Meyer, is all about facing and overcoming the hardships we all encounter during our lifetime. It begins with a bri...

Explore the duality of music with The Gates of Janus, by Richard Meyer, which was inspired by Janus, the Greek god of opposites. Featuring contrasting melodies---one slow and soft, the other fast and...

Winner of the Texas Orchestra Directors Composition Contest, this superb three-movement work is an excellent showcase for your orchestra. Titled "Square-Dance," "Round-Dance" and "Triangle Dance," the...

This fascinating original by Richard Meyer incorporates easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations to create a level of excitement not often found in works at this grade level. The energe...

This humorous nod to the "B" monster movies of the 1950s is sure to be the hit of your next concert! The blood-curdling scream in the introduction sets the mood for the wild ride ahead. A great way to...

They're baaaaack! Treat your string orchestra to the sequel of the wildly popular Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space. New special effects and a delightful "zombie love theme" are added to this high...

The Idylls of Pegasus depicts the adventures of the wondrous winged horse of Greek mythology. From the birth of Pegasus, to Pegasus ascending to Olympus, this wonderful programmatic work in six distin...

Richard Meyer has done it again! You audience will be transfixed by this stunning work which depicts "El Dia de los Muertos," or the Day of the Dead-a celebration that is observed in Mexico and other...

You've seen Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, now meet "Stringman"-the superhero for today's string orchestra! Your students and audience will love following the adventures of Stringman as he comes to...

Using compositional techniques pioneered by modernists such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, Richard Meyer has created a hypnotic and fascinating journey into the world of minimalism for the student o...

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This Irish tour-de-force runs the gamut of emotions. An aggressively rustic opening makes way for a joyful and catchy original jig in the style of Holst's 'Dargason.' A flowing, legato setting of the...

Richard Meyer has created a charming work that blends rhythmic (6/8, 4/4) and stylistic (grazioso, leggiero) contrast into a Scottish-flavored treat. Colorful modulation keys of G, C, A and D major an...

Try assigning the first 32 digits of Pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you'll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompanimen...