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ORCHESTRAL WORKS
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| My Mother’s Irises, soprano and chamber orchestra |
7' |
| ob, bn, hn, guit, piano and str |
Commissioned by the Foreman Institute of Creative Arts. First performance 1995 by Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian Wilson, cond., Foremnan Institute inaugural concert, Oneonta, NY.
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Wandering The River, soprano and chamber orchestra
Recorded on Modes Of Transportation
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8' |
| ob, bn, hn, guit, piano and str |
Commissioned by the Foreman Institute of Creative Arts. First performance 1995 by Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian Wilson, cond., Foremnan Institute inaugural concert, Oneonta, NY.
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Symphony No. 2, 1
Recorded on Modes Of Transportation
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20' |
| 2-2-2-2, 2-2-0-0, perc., str |
Commissioned by the Camerata Chamber Orchestra of Long Island, 15th Anniversary Season. First performance 1993 by same, Kenneth Jernigan, cond., Westbury, NY.
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| Symphony No. 1, Desert Scenes |
35' |
| pic-2-2-eh-2-b.cl.-2-c. bn.,3-4-3-1, 2 perc., hp., pn., str |
First performed in 1992 by Encore Music Camp of Pennsylvania.
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| North, Concerto for Clarinet |
10' |
| Solo clarinet, piano and str |
Commissioned by Newton North High School Orchestra. First performed 1985, John Montgomery, clarinet, Brian Wilson, cond., Newton, MA.
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| Concerto Grosso, Woodwinds, Percussion and Strings |
15' |
| piccolo, al fl, ob, e hn, cl, b cl, bn, c. bn, sop. sax, 4 perc, str |
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| Moments, Chamber Orchestra |
6' |
| Eb cl, 2 bn, 2 trp, trb, perc, hp, 8 Vln, 8 Vla, 3 Cb |
Winner of the 1982 reading contest, Hartt Symphony Orchestra, Charles Bruch, conducting.
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| La Puerta Del Vino, Debussy |
7' |
| Full Orchestra |
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| Behold, A Rose Breaks Into Bloom, Brahms |
4' |
| Chamber Orchestra. |
First performed in 1992 by Encore Music Camp of PA Orchestra, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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| O Gott, Du Frommer Gott, Brahms |
5' |
| Chamber Orchestra. |
First performed in 1992 by Encore Music Camp of PA Orchestra, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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| The Unappetising Chorale, Satie |
4' |
| Chamber Orchestra. |
First performance in 1995 by the Hartwick College Chamber Orchestra, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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| Perpetual Tango, Satie |
4' |
| Chamber Orchestra. |
First performance in 1995 by the Hartwick College Chamber Orchestra, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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| Lord Maxwell's Goodnight, Percy Aldridge Grainger |
5' |
| Full Band (published by Bardic of London) |
First performed in 1992 by the University of Arizona Wind Symphony, Brian S. Wilson, conductor, Tucson, AZ.
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BAND WORKSS
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Orange Was Her Color, for Sheri Mowers
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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12' |
| Full Band |
Commissioned by the Unatego High School Band, Cheryl Nages, conductor in memory of Sheri Mowers. Performed, March 2002 there. West Coast premiere by the Sonoma State University Wind Ensemble, Dr. Brian S. Wilson, conductor in April, 2002 and again in July at Performing Arts Institute in Kingston, PA, the composer conducting.
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Symphony No. 3, Agamemnon
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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15' |
| Full Band |
Composed on the island of Paros in Greece and first performed by the Hartwick College Wind Ensemble, Spring 2001 and again in July at Performing Arts Institute in Kingston, PA, the composer conducting
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Fastfare, a fast fanfare for band
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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2' |
| Full Band |
Commissioned by the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute for its 50th anniversary season. Performed by the HCSMF&I Festival Band throughout the 1996 season, Harold Janks, Brian S. Wilson and Malcolm W. Rowell, conductors.
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| Melting Pot |
20' |
| pic-2-2-eb cl-3-b cl-cb cl-2-as-ts-bs,8-4-4-bar-1, 5 perc |
Reading by New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, Charles Peltz, conductor, 1985. Version for Full Band available soon
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BAND ARRANGEMENTS
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| British Waterside, Percy Aldridge Grainger |
5' |
| Full Band (published by G. Schirmer) |
First performed in 1992 by the University of Arizona Wind Symphony, Brian S. Wilson, conductor, Tucson, AZ.
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| The Cutting Of The Hay, Percy Aldridge Grainger |
5' |
| Full Band (published by G. Schirmer) |
First performed in 1992 by the University of Arizona Wind Symphony, Brian S. Wilson, conductor, Tucson, AZ.
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| Um Mitternacht, Mahler |
8' |
| Soprano and Full Sym. Band |
First performed in 1993 by the Hartwick College Wind Ensemble, Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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| The Spinning Chorus, Wagner |
7' |
| Women’s Chorus and Wind Ensemble |
First performance in 1987 by the University of Chicago Wind Ensemble and Women’s Chorus, Brian S. Wilson, founder and cond.
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CHORAL/VOCAL WORKS
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Kherdian Songs, Song Cycle in 6 parts
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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30' |
| soprano and piano |
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Wandering The River, Kherdian Song No. 1
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
Commissioned by the Foreman Institute of Creative Arts. First performance 1995 by Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian Wilson, cond., Foremnan Institute inaugural concert, Oneonta, NY.
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What I Liked Best About North Beach, Kherdian Song No. 2
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
Commissioned by the Epsilon Pi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. First performance 1997, for Province Weekend, Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian Wilson, cond., Oneonta, NY.
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O But Our Treacherours BB Guns, Kherdian Song No. 3
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
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The First Sea Shell, Kherdian Song No. 4
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
Commissioned by Yolanda Sharpe, soprano. First performance 1998 by Yolanda Sharpe, soprano, Oneonta, NY.
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The Flat Top Roof, Kherdian Song No. 5
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
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My Mother's Irises, Kherdian Song No. 6
Recorded on Kherdian Songs
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5' |
| soprano and piano |
Commissioned by the Foreman Institute of Creative Arts. First performance 1995 by Mary-Anne Ross, soprano, Brian Wilson, cond., Foremnan Institute inaugural concert, Oneonta, NY.
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Jabberwocky, after Lewis Carrol
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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10' |
| Jazz Choir and Pno |
Commissioned by the Otsego County (NY) Music Educators Ass’n. First performed in 1996 by the Otsego Co. All-County Jazz Choir, Brian S. Wilson, cond., Milford, NY.
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| Three Songs Of Nature |
15' |
| Mixed Chorus and Piano. |
First full performance in 1997 by the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival Madrigal Ensemble, Kenneth Friese, conductor.
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Joy, from the musical comedy The Birds
Recorded on Operatic Scenes
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5' |
| Mixed Chorus and Piano (see also stage works) |
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| Wings (from The Birds), from the musical comedy The Birds |
6' |
| Mixed Chorus and Piano (see also stage works) |
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| The Spinning Chorus, Wagner |
7' |
| Women’s Chorus and Wind Ensemble |
First performance in 1987 by the University of Chicago Wind Ensemble and Women’s Chorus, Brian S. Wilson, founder and cond.
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STAGE WORKS
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| The Bacchae, An Opera/Play based on Euripides. |
45' |
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Commissioned by the Classic Theatre of the University of Detroit, Arthur J. Beer, director, Brian S. Wilson, music director. First performed by same on July 26 and 27, 1991, at the Volterra, Italy Theatre Festival, Christopher Peeler, cond.
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Agamemnon, An Opera in One Act based on Aeschylus
Recorded on Operatic Scenes
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70' |
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Commissioned by the Classic Theatre of the University of Detroit, Arthur J. Beer, director, Brian S. Wilson, music director. First performed on June 22, 1990, by same at the Anargyrios Foundation Theatre in Spetses, Greece, with subsequent performances in Argos and Athens.
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| The Birds, A Musical Comedy based on Aristophanes |
60' |
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Commissioned by the Classic Theatre of the University of Detroit, Arthur J. Beer, director, Brian S. Wilson, music director. First performed on June 20, 1989, by same at the Anargyrios Foundation Theatre in Spetses, Greece, with subsequent performances in Argos and Athens. Revived at same locations in 1990. First American performance in 1994 by Carthage College.
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| Speak Of The Twenties, A Musical Comedy Revue . Book by Nate Lee. |
50' |
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Commissioned by Barron Productions. Performed in 1989 at Holstein’s and The Gaslight, Chicago, IL. Subsequent runs at various Chicago venues through 1991.
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CHAMBER WORKS
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The Avanti Fells Glued To The Road, Even When Cruising At 100 MPH
Recorded on One, Two, Three!
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10' |
| For trombone and percussion |
Winner of the International Trombone Association Composition Competition for 1998 and first performed at the ITA convention, Boulder, CO of that year by David Loukie, trombone. Published the the ITA Press.
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Sentiments, In Remembrance Thurston J. Dox
Recorded on One, Two, Three!
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9' |
| Volin, Cello and Piano |
Commissioned by Hartwick College. First performed in 1995 by members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Hirono Oka, vln, Robert Cafaro, vc and Jungeun Kim, pno.
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Alchunun’s Wild Goose Chase, Chamber Wind Ensemble
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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8' |
| fl, cl, as, bn, hn, trp, trb, tuba, bass, 2 perc. |
First performed in 1991 by the Arizona Contemporary Ensemble, Brian S. Wilson, conductor. Winner of fellowship at the Composer’s Conference, Duquesne University, 1991.
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Alchunun’s Yizkor, Chamber Wind Ensemble
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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6' |
| Fl, cl, as, bn, hn, trp, trb, tuba, bass, 2 perc. |
First performed in 1991 by the Arizona Contemporary Ensemble, Brian S. Wilson, conductor. Winner of fellowship at the Composer’s Conference, Duquesne University, 1991.
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Sandy Beach On Lake Winnesquam, Flute Choir
Recorded on The Wind Band Music of Brian S. Wilson
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10' |
| 2 pic, 5 fl, al fl |
Commissioned by the University of Arizona Flute Choir. Winner of honorable mention by the James Madision University Flute Choir Composition Competition, 1991.
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| Tuba Cat Fanfare, Tuba Choir |
4' |
| 3 baritones, 3 tubas (trombone version also available |
Commissioned by the University of Arizona Tuba Choir, Brian S. Wilson, conductor, 1991.
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| Right Angles, Brass Trio |
5' |
| trp, hn, trb |
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| Wind Chill Factor, Mixed Trio |
4' |
| fl, vla, guit |
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| The Season, Mixed Octet |
12' |
| Fl,(al fl), cl, bs, tuba, perc, vln, guit, bass |
First performed in 1985 by the New England Conservatory Comtemporary Players, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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Avinu Malkaynu, Folk Song Setting II
Recorded on The Jewish Tear
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10' |
| Cantor , cl, cello, piano, perc |
First performed during Holocaust Memorial Week, 1985 at New England Conservatory’s Tuesday Night New Music Series, David Chack, cantor, Brian S. Wilson, conductor and music director.
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O’Seh Shalom, Folk Song Setting I
Recorded on The Jewish Tear
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10' |
| Cantor, cello, piano, perc |
First performed in 1984 at New England Conservatory’s Tuesday Night New Music Series, Brian S. Wilson, cond. and music director.
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Fanfares, Brass Tduo
Recorded on One, Two, Three!
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7' |
| Trp, trb |
First performed in 1983 by Terrance McGinty, trp, and John Faieta, trb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chapel, Cambridge, MA.
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| Fanfare For A New Organ |
5' |
| 2 trp, 2 trb, organ, timp. |
Commissioned by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Swampscott, MA for its organ dedication, 1983, David Gallagher, organ, Brian S. Wilson, cond.
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Shalom Alechem, Folk Song Setting III
Recorded on The Jewish Tear
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10' |
| 4 multi perc and piano |
First performance in 1983 at New England Conservatory, Brian S. Wilson, conductor.
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String Quartet No. 1
Recorded on Modes Of Transportation
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9' |
| 2 violins, viola, cello |
Winner of Hartt composition reading contest, 1982, with Emerson String Quartet.
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| Grandfather Clock |
12' |
| Flute and Percussion |
Commissioned and first performed in 1990 by Encore Music Camp
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Jumping In The Bay
Recorded on One, Two, Three!
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12' |
| Violin alone |
First performed in 1987 by Peter LaBella at a Fromm Foundation Concert, Chicago. Performed in 1996 by Hirono Oka in Oneonta, NY.
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| The XJS Feels Glued To The Road, Even When Cruising At 100 MPH |
6' |
| For Solo Flute |
First performance in 1986 by Carol Morgan, Chicago.
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Ecclesiastes
Recorded on One, Two, Three!
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12' |
| Cello and piano |
Selected for performance for the New England Conservatory Board of Trustees, 1983.
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| Chromatic Fantasy |
7' |
| Organ |
Commissioned and first performed in 1982 by David Gallagher for the Methuen Memorial Organ Hall, Methuen, MA.
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| Partita |
6' |
| Trombone alone |
First performance, 1980, by Brian S. Wilson at Methuen Memorial Organ Hall, Methuen, MA.
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JAZZ CHARTS
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ON THE STREETS OF REHAVIA, Postcard from Greece No. 6
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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I’M NOT LOOKING AT YOUR PICTURE, Postcard from Greece No. 5
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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PITHECANTUS REMBETICUS, Postcard from Greece No. 4
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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STARFISH DANCE, Postcard from Greece No. 3
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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BOILING SEA, Postcard from Greece No. 2
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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INTROSPECTIONS
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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| ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL |
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| lead sheet |
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| NEWBERRY STREET BROWNSTONE |
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| lead sheet |
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| POOR LITTLE RICH KIDS |
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| lead sheet |
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SOME DAYS IN FEBRUARY YOU NEED YOUR COAT, JUST TO LISTEN TO THE FORECAST
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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WHY NOT
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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| SILO, Heavy Metal Series No. 3 |
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| lead sheet |
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| SOME NOTE SAMBA |
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| lead sheet |
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| FIRE ON ICE |
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| lead sheet |
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| CHOREOGRAPHY FOR CAMERA |
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| lead sheet |
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| CAN’T COMPLAIN |
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| lead sheet |
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| TYNGSBORO BRIDGE |
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| lead sheet |
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IN JERUSALEM, Postcard from Greece No. 1
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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| I’M LEAVIN' NOW |
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| lead sheet |
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| P.S. |
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| lead sheet |
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| TO JANE |
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| lead sheet |
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| LET’S GO |
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| lead sheet |
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| ONION TREE |
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| lead sheet |
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| TO ANN |
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| lead sheet |
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| TRASH CAN, Heavy Metal Series No. 1 |
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| lead sheet |
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| URANIUM 238, Heavy Metal Series No. 4 |
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| lead sheet |
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| VISCOCITY, Heavy Metal Series No. 5 |
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| lead sheet |
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| FOUR AND A HALF |
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| lead sheet |
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| COMMON SENSE |
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| lead sheet |
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| DAYTIME |
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| lead sheet |
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| AFFIRMATION |
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| lead sheet |
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| INSIDE OUT |
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| lead sheet |
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| SUMMER BLOSSOM |
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| lead sheet |
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| BULLDOZER, Heavy Metal Series No. 2 |
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| lead sheet |
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JAZZ SETS
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| HEAVY METAL SERIES, 5 Tunes with Serial techniques |
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| lead sheet |
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POSTCARD FROM GREECE, 6 Tunes from the Island of Paros
Recorded on Postcard From Greece
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| lead sheet |
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