MLC PUBLICATIONS page 3:  Music of Barton McLean

THE MUSIC of BARTON McLEAN

ORCHESTRAL MUSIC

THE PURGING OF HINDEMITH

Full Orchestra (14:00)

Traditional notation

Study score: $37

Rental of performance score & parts: available upon request

METAMORPHOSIS

Full Orchestra (15:00)

Traditional notation

Study score $39

Rental of performance score & parts: available upon request

RAINFOREST REFLECTIONS

Two Versions:

1. Orchestra alone in three movements

2. Orchestra and tape

Either version: Study and Performance Score $45

Performance parts, score, tape rental available upon request

SYMPHONIC WINDS/CONCERT BAND

LEGEND #1

Symphonic Winds & Percussion, or Concert Band (11:00)

Traditional notation. For advanced high school, college, or

professional ensemble

Full score $30

Set of parts (wind ens.) $68

Set of parts (band) $85

LEGEND #2

Symphonic Winds & Percussion, or Concert Band (12:00)

Traditional notation. For advanced high school, college, or

professional ensemble

Full score $30

Set of parts (wind ens.) $68

Set of parts (band) $85

PATHWAYS

Symphonic Winds & Percussion, or Concert Band (10:00)

Controlled improvisation, notation in boxes. Technically not difficult For advanced high school, college, or professional ensemble

Full score $29

Set of parts (wind ens.) $61

Set of parts (band) $81

CHAMBER AND LARGE ENSEMBLE/VOCAL

FANTASY FOR PIANO

Piano Solo (11:00)

Traditional notation. Technically moderate

Performance score $20

TRIO for Violin, Violoncello, Piano

Traditional notation. Some complex rhythms

Score/piano part $39

String parts $15 each

QUINTET FOR BRASS

Two trumpets in C, F Horn, Trombone, Tuba (12:00)

Traditional notation

Score $35

Set of parts $30

IXTLAN

Two Pianos (15:00)

Controlled improvisation in boxes, timing in seconds

Technically easy to moderate

One score $20

Set of 2 scores $35

RITUAL OF THE DAWN

Two Flutes (substitute oboe or violin), Bb clarinet, Harp

(or harpsichord/keyboard), Piano, Percussion (15:00)

Controlled improvisation in boxes,

timing in seconds with conductor cueing

Score $30

Set of parts $39

FROM THE GOOD EARTH: A Homage to Bela Bartok

String Quartet (14:00)

Blending of Eastern European folk tunes with American fiddle tunes

in contemporary idiom.

Study score $25

Set of parts $35

PARTITA REVISITED

Solo Violin, Tutti Violins, Viola, Flute, Oboe, Piano (6:00)

Controlled improvisation and traditional notation combined

A whimsical collage of J.S. Bach's Partita in E Major for solo violin

For amateur or professional players

Score $18

Set of parts $39

IN THE PLACE OF TEARS

Mezzo Soprano (or contralto), Alto Flute/Piccolo, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Two Alto Saxophones, Accordion (substitute keyboard synthesizer), Piano, Two Percussion (14:00)

Controlled improvisation in boxes

Timing in seconds, with conductor cueing. Performers play from score Text from ancient Nahuatl Indian poetry (Spanish pronunciation)

Score $35

Set of parts $45

INSTRUMENT(S) WITH STEREO TAPE

Please note: Performance CD includes audio parts for Dimensions I, II, III, IV, and VIII, all on one disc.

DIMENSIONS I

Violin and Stereo Tape (9:00)

Violin part uses traditional but unmetered notation cued from tape

Score $18

Performance CD $15

DIMENSIONS II

Piano and Stereo Tape (12:00)

Piano uses traditional and controlled improvisation notations

Score $20

Performance CD $15

DIMENSIONS III and IV for saxophone and tape:

Performers are requested to contact Dorn Publications for these works. If Dorn is unable to provide them, then we can do so.

DIMENSIONS VIII

Piano and Stereo Tape (11:00)

Piano uses traditional and controlled improvisation notations

Score $20

Performance CD $15

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