Holiday Selections by Scott Watson

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I'm pleased to share these recordings of music I've written for release by Alfred and others recently.

Please visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com to learn more, or www.jwpepper.com to purchase.

Recent Releases

Watch my new video for Minimal Beat here: http://youtu.be/HZa1iFO0Juk

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Minimal Beat

My guitar cover of Animal I Have Become (Three Days Grace).

Animal I Have Become (Three Days Grace) - Saul guitar cover

Dreidl Adventure (Grade 2, Wingert-Jones) arr. by Scott Watson.  

Imagine playing the dreidl game at Hanukkah is more than a game - it's and adventure! Strategy is plotted, risks are taken, the battle is on. That is the premise of this epic, rhythmically charged setting of the beloved Hanukkah tune, "S'vivon" (The Dreidl).  A string orchestra version (different key) is also available from Wingert-Jones.

For more information, please visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com.

Dreidel Adventure

Remix for Disney/Harmonix's Fantasia:Music Evolved.

Fantasia Music Evolved - Dvorak New World Symphony Remix (Big Band)

Silent Night, Holy Night is a dramatic and beautiful arrangement that will help performers and listeners rediscover the sacred in this all-too-familiar Christmas carol. Nonetheless, it is technically accessible and is very performable by 2nd (and certainly 3rd) year bands.

Available from TRN Music Publisher. For more info, visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com


Silent Night, Holy Night

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Morning Star

In this setting, the tune "Good King Wenceslas" appears in a rustic, lively 13th century style. This Alfred Debut series piece is a J.W. Pepper "Editor's Choice," and available in SmartMusic. 

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At The Feast Of Stephen

This new work musically conveys both reflection and joy with colorful scoring and expressive writing. This Alfred Debut series piece is a J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice, available in SmartMusic. 

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Hanukah Is Here

Welcome to the Black Parade

CAPTURING THE BLUE RIBAND (Alfred Challenger Series, Grade 1.5)

During the golden age of ocean travel, when increasingly faster and more luxurious steamships such as the Queen Mary, Lusitania, and United States sailed the seas, the Blue Riband was the coveted trophy bestowed on the vessel that clocked the fastest transatlantic time. Capturing the Blue Riband was both a demonstration of industrial strength and a source of national pride. 

Capturing the Blue Riband musically celebrates the excitement and sense of occasion experienced when traveling aboard these grand, early 20th century transatlantic liners. It’s energetic opening and closing sections evoke the exhilaration of taking to the sea in this historic race of prestige, while a contrasting section conveys the sense of grandeur and honor central to the era and the award.

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Capturing the Blue Riband

*DISCLAIMER* I do not claim credit for the song, both original (Antonin Dvorak) and/or remix (MatthewG). All I did was shorten it so I could use it as a ringtone.

Original Remix: https://soundcloud.com/officialmatthewg/trap-remix-antonin-dvorak-new-world-symphony-4th-mouvement

New World Symphony 4th Mvt. Trap Remix (Ringtone)

A Joyous Celebration (Alfred Publications, String Orchestra with Timpani, Grade 2.5) - with its bright, hopeful melody and infectious rhythms - is the perfect piece to open or close your concert, or to program for any celebratory occasion. Optimistic harmonies and recurring syncopations in the opening section give way to broad, expansive strokes in a brief, contrasting section. A fortissimo climax leads to the welcome return of the jubilant opening theme. The joyful music drives to a sparkling finish, conveying the feeling that anything is possible!

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2017-2018 Belwin and Highland-Etling Orchestra New Releases

A Joyous Celebration

Terracotta Warriors (Alfred Publications, Grade 2.5) was inspired by the extraordinary “spirit army” of clay statues - numbering more than 6,000 - created in the third century B.C. for the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China. This astounding array of armed sculptures was placed in the emperor’s tomb, along with hundreds of terracotta horses and chariots, to protect the emperor in the afterlife. The music begins with a brief, plaintive folk chant summoning the army from their centuries-old sleep. The faithful warriors respond, coming to life to protect their emperor with musical representations of uniform marching and weapons display. Terracotta Warriors captures the legend and grandeur of the Qin dynasty in this striking and unique piece for band. 

Terracotta Warriors was commissioned by the Albemarle County (Virginia) Middle School Honors Band, premiered November 2016.  Alfred Young Symphonic Series and 2017 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice.

To learn more, visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com.

Terracotta Warriors

See Amid the Winter’s Snow (Alfred Publications, Grade 2) is perhaps the best-know carol by English organist, composer and teacher, Sir John Goss (1800-1880). The emotional scope of this lovely nativity hymn - from the cold, winter’s “dead of night” to the appearing of angels singing in “wondrous light” - is mirrored in the dynamics of Watson’s musical setting. 

See Amid the Winter’s Snow - with its quintessentially English melody, flowing inner voices, and sturdy bass lines - has it all and is the perfect “change of pace” piece for your winter program.

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See Amid The Winter's Snow

Secret Agent Sugar Plum (String Orchestra, Alfred Publications, Grade 2.5)
Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of holiday confections dancing in your head? There’s only one operative with the right skill set for holiday capers like these: Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets Division of WinterPol!

This clever holiday "mash up" arrangement for string orchestra and percussion fuses themes from Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (from The Nutcracker) with classic spy music idioms, all set to a driving rock beat. Sure to be a player and audience favorite in your holiday concert!

To learn more, visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com.

Secret Agent Sugar Plum (String Orchestra, Percussion)

A Golden Legacy (Wingert-Jones, Grade 4.5) was commissioned by the Lehigh County (Pennsylvania) Bandmasters to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Lehigh County Honor Band Festival. The 50-year legacy mentioned in the title refers to the significant impact those band teachers had on the lives of their students all those years, passing the love of music from generation to generation. The legacy is golden because it marks a musical tradition held so dear.
 
The music for A Golden Legacy reflects both the joy and reverence many of us feel in our role as transmitters of cultural art, of the band tradition.  The piece alternates between two themes: one a fanfare that becomes a purposeful march, the other a chorale (or hymn tune) that undergoes several variations.  The last of these variations erupts in celebration with full woodwind scoring, brass fanfares, and exciting runs by the bells and chimes.

To learn more, please visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com

2017 Wingert-Jones Concert Band Final

A Golden Legacy

String or Full orchestra, with Soloists (Wingert-Jones, Grade 1.5, with Grade 3 soloists). The "cool department" is (of course) the MUSIC department! In this fun piece for optional full or string orchestra with soloists you and your musicians will show the audience why! Accompanied by playable ensemble parts written in a breezy, swing jazz style, the more challenging solo parts include players from each instrument family: clarinet (woodwind), trumpet (brass), violin (string), and percussion (snare drum with brushes). The infectious, tuneful melody is guaranteed to make this piece a toe-tapping hit with players and audience alike.

In the Cool Department

String orchestra with optional piano (Wingert-Jones, Grade 2). From it's effervescent main theme to its graceful contrasting theme, this well-crafted concert work will have your ensemble singing with classical elegance! While the sound and style evoke the 18th-century, the writing is very approachable by younger performers. 

Festive Intrada is the perfect piece to lend an air of excitement and sophistication to your program for concert, contest, or special occasion. 

See www.scottwatsonmusic.com to learn more.

Festive Intrada

String orchestra, with optional piano (Wingert-Jones, Grade 2). Imagine that, at least in the mind of a child, playing the driedl game at Hanukkah is more than a game - it's and adventure! Strategy is plotted, risks are taken, the battle is on. That is the premise of this epic, rhythmically charged setting of the beloved Hanukkah tune, "S'vivon" (The Dreidl).

Visit www.scottwatsonmusic.com to learn more.

Dreidl Adventure (String Orchestra)

David Ferencz - New World Symphony (Remix)

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Orchestral Ambient Dubstep Soundtrack, in C# minor, 128bpm.

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Lucid Dreams

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The World Is Yours

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Crystallize

14. Lindsey Stirling - Celtic Carol

Dreams Of Fireflies (On A Christmas Night)

Scott Watson has composed for concert, radio, and theater and received recognition for his work from ASCAP, the American Composers Forum, the American Music Center and others.

Watson's music for band is published primarily by Alfred Publications, for whom he an exclusive composer for the Challenger Series. Other music for concert band is published by Wingert-Jones Publications, TRN, C. L. Barnhouse, Hal Leonard, Concert Works Unlimited (a division of Shawnee Press, now distributed by Hal Leonard), and Jon Ross Music. His string/orchestra music is published by Wingert-Jones Publications Publications, and his chamber music is published by Trillenium Music Company.

About Watson's music, The Instrumentalist says "outstanding...with beautiful melodies and interesting harmonies" (Mark Hosler, 2004), Percussive Notes says "written with supreme craft" (Cort McClaren, 1993), the Allentown Morning Call says "Watson exhibited a great deal of skill in managing the resources of the orchestra...a very well-crafted piece...he will very likely become a force to be reckoned with" (Philip A. Metzger, 2000), and PMEA News says "Watson skillfully transforms his zest for life into his own brand of unique musical exuberance. His scoring for winds, brass, and percussion is excellent" (Kenneth Laudermilch, 1998). His music for band has several times been named to Bandworld Top 100 and Japan Band Clinic Yamaha Recommends 100 Pieces for Band listings. Recent projects include Youth/Student Concert performances of his Aesop's Fables by the Allentown Band, with dance choreographed by Repertory Dance Theater, as well as commissions by MusicAlliance Honor Band Camp (Cleveland, Ohio) made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Lehigh County (Pennsylvania) Bandmasters Association, Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association (Spring 2007, concert band and chorus); an American Composers Forum Continental Harmony project commission, Magic Valley, (2004, concert band); Figurations (for winds and percussion), commissioned by the West Chester University Wind Ensemble, Kenneth Laudermilch, Director; Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, for the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, Luis Biava conductor and Terell Stafford, trumpet soloist; and Hymn and Declaration, commissioned by the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra, Donald Spieth, Director. Watson has been pleased and honored to serve as guest conductor and adjudicator at various band festivals as well.

Watson teaches instrumental and elective music in the Parkland School District (Allentown, PA), and serves as adjunct professor teaching music education/music technology courses for Villanova University, Cairn University, and Central Connecticut State University and Applied Composition for Valley Forge Christian College. His book, Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity, focuses on project-based, creative music learning facilitated by technology, and is published by Oxford University Press.

Secret Agent Sugar Plum (String Orchestra, Percussion)

Dr. Scott Watson