A Prayer of Thanks is an intermediate level duet for two violins in the key of D Major.  Note values range from 16th to half.  There is one set of eighth note graces (optional) appearing in the first violin part.  The note range for Violin 1 is D5 - F#6.  The note range for Violin 2 is E4 - D6.  The total duration of the piece is approximately 2:18.  This piece would be appropriate for just about any occasion.  ASCAP

A Prayer Of Thanks (Violin Duet)

I undertook this work as an exercise writing in the dodecaphonic style. My goal, in addition to dodecaphony, was to soften the mood of the work to a more pastural feel.  I used the occasion to pay tribute to my imigrant family members who immigrated to this country in the early 20th Century by utilizing family names as part of the algorithm. The title makes reference to both the dodecaphonic movement in music and my family's immigration to the United States.
The work was selected by "Access Contemporary Music" to be performed in one of their Chicago reading sessions by members of the contemporary music ensemble "Anaphora" and broadcast over the internet in February 2012.  Sheet Music is available at Sheet Music Plus (http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20042415) & MusicaNEO (http://nickraspa.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-217599_dimension_20_regeneration_-_score.html)© 2010 Nick Raspa all rights reserved

Dimension 20

This is a theme and variations arrangement of the original folk song set for string orchestra. There is a setting of the original song followed by two beautiful variations with lilting melodic lines. The piece takes on a whole new characteristic as the variations progress to a climatic point near the end.  (remastered) ASCAP
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Greensleeves (String Orchestra)

This is an arrangement of Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) for Woodwind Quintet (Fl, Ob, B Flat Cl, Hrn in F and Bsn).  The beginning is a traditional setting followed by a variation with a return to the second part of the traditional setting to end.  The work is for advanced intermediate level musicians and is about 3 minutes long.  Score & parts are available at Sheet Music Plus, J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Score Exchange & MusicaNEO

Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) Woodwind Quintet

Theme and variations on Silent Night for piano.  The sheet music is available at Sheet Music Plus, J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Score Exchange and MusicaNEO.

Essay On Silent Night II (solo piano)

Swing arrangement of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" arranged for Tenor Sax & Piano.
Sheet Music is available at Sheet Music Plus, J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Score Exchange and MusicaNEO

Hark! The Herald Angels Swing Tenor Sax & Piano

Theme and variation setting of Silent Night for two Violins.

Silent NIght - Variations (Violin Duet)

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Parts & Score

All Through The Night (piano Duet)

This arrangement of "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" (Picardy - traditional French tune) is set for the advanced intermediate pianist.  The arrangement begins with a re-harmonized traditional treatment.  The hymn is then repeated with a triplet accompaniment giving it a more lively feel.  ASCAP

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Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (piano)

This is the Spilman version of "Away In A Manger" arranged for intermediate piano.  This arrangement includes updated harmonies along with graces and flourishes added to the melody for interest and sparkle.  Sheet music is available at Sheet Music Plus, JW Pepper & Son, Inc.,  Score Exchange  Parts & Score, and MusicaNEO.  ASCAP

Away In A Manger (piano)

This is a theme and variation setting for Silent Night arranged for Full Orchestra - forces required: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 Clarinets in B Flat, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F and strings.  Duration is approximately 3 minutes and contains the full score and a complete set of parts.  ASCAP
Sheet Music is available at Sheet Music Plus, JW Pepper and Son, Inc., MusicaNEO and Score Exchange.

Silent Night - Variations (full orchestra)

This arrangement of "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" - Picardy (traditional French tune) is set for the advanced intermediate Flute and Piano Duet.  The arrangement begins with a re-harmonized traditional treatment with the Flute playing the melody accompanied by the Piano.  The hymn is then repeated with the piano playing the hymn and the Flute outlining the melody an octave higher using triplets.  ASCAP
Score and parts available at:
Sheet Music Plus
J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
Parts and Score
Score Exchange
MusicaNEO

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Flute And Piano)

Jazz and classical contemporary music... original and arranged music for piano, small and large chamber groups, orchestral, piano & vocal

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