Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

The edition is part of the ABRSM syllabus (grade 5)

Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect hair on fire opener or rousing score for mature ensembles. It featuers simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and car...

Take your time with rubato when conducting this gorgeous contemporary setting of the well-known Latin text. Delicate melodies, rich harmonies, and lush choral textures will bring out the musicality of...

Alternating chant style with up-tempo, rhythmic sections, this piece, written for the Allegro Community Children's Choirs of the greater Kansas City area, is an ideal work for combining choruses of va...

Uses: General, Creation Scripture: Psalm 121 A noble theme announces the intent of this anthem of scope. Supported by an effective chamber orchestration, the sincere longing of this beloved scripture...

The traditional Latin text takes on new beauty with this poignant and moving setting from Audrey Snyder. The smooth vocal scoring and supportive piano accompaniment makes this a real winner. Add the o...

A traditional Latin text paired with the spirited rhythms of Africa. This joyful concert work includes a contrasting 'et in terra pax' section, adding a lovely legato to the middle of the piece. Layer...

Riveting and majestic, this contemporary setting of the traditional Latin text of 'Te Deum' is sure to impress. Choirs both large and small will easily achieve a big sound. Modal harmonies convey a se...

Ruth Morris Gray presents an exquisite minor-key setting that elevates choral musicianship. A rich melody ebbs and flows over the colorful harmonic palette, while a captivating piano theme winds its w...

This is the third in a trilogy of organ works inspired by the metaphysical poet, George Herbert. This piece and the first of the three, Sounding heaven and earth, draw their titles from George Herbert...

Embracing a project close to her heart, trailblazing organist, conductor and broadcaster Anna Lapwood has commissioned and curated a collection of outstanding original pieces by women composers. Follo...

This three-volume series of guitar music by women composers is a progressive compendium of educational literature with a broad repertoire from the early 17th century to the present day. For each piece...

Extra Class Guitar handbook is the continuation of the bestselling First Class Guitar. The book is addressed to children and teenagers. Technical issues concerning elementary teaching of guitar playin...

This stunning new collection features 20 previously unpublished piano works by Florence Price, ranging from intermediate to early advanced. Very little of her music was published in her lifetime (1887...

American composer Amy Beach (1867--1944) was largely self-taught, but her musical talent blossomed into a remarkable career. This volume of her piano music includes a selection of the elegant, stylish...

Although best known as the sister of Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was a virtuoso pianist and a composer of considerable merit in her own right. A child prodigy like her brother, Hensel...

Piano Dreaming is an enchanting collection of 12 original piano pieces by best-selling composer Pam Wedgwood. Suitable for intermediate pianists, the pieces in this book explore the ever-popular neocl...

The Faber Music Women Composers Piano Anthology is an essential collection of music by women from across the centuries. Beautifully presented with Vanessa Bell’s ‘A Conversation’ (1913–1916) on the co...

Piano - playing score

Compositions of medium difficulty. Playing score

For a long time the prejudice has prevailed that women cannot compose, since they allegedly lack the requisite creative talent. It is indeed true that they have been less active in the field of musica...