Henry Cowell Sheet Music
About this collection
Henry Cowell Sheet Music
Henry Cowell's compositional output spans chamber music, orchestral works, choral pieces, and solo instrumental compositions that reflect his pioneering approach to modern American music. This collection gathers 35 titles published primarily through Edition Peters, including popular works like the SATB choral octavo "Do You Doodle as You Dawdle?" and the string trio "7 Paragraphs for Violin, Viola and Cello." The collection also includes related works by his contemporaries John Cage, Virgil Thomson, and Lou Harrison.
Who it's for
- Chamber musicians and string quartet players seeking 20th-century American repertoire
- Choir directors and school/church music programs looking for secular and sacred choral works
- Piano teachers and students exploring solo keyboard pieces and piano trios
What's inside
- 35 titles by Henry Cowell, primarily from Edition Peters catalog
- Chamber works: string trios and quartets, piano trios, brass ensembles
- Orchestral and vocal music: full scores, conductor scores with parts, choral octavos
- Solo keyboard, flute, harp, saxophone, and vocal soloist books
Things to consider
Cowell's chamber works are practical for intermediate to advanced ensembles and work well alongside standard repertoire. If you're new to his writing, start with the popular string and piano trio selections before moving into his orchestral scores. All titles ship as physical scores and parts, so verify your instrumentation needs before ordering ensemble sets.