The music of Paul Alan Price-Brenner
We currently publish the works of Paul Alan Price-Brenner
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Works by Paul Alan Price-Brenner:
Educational Works
Jubilee: Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra
Written in 2017, revised in 2026.
Celebratory, energetic, and persistent best describe Jubilee, a one-movement concerto grosso for string orchestra and solo string quartet. Using a conventional ABA form and non-traditional harmonies, Jubilee teaches students about marcato bowings, extensions for cellos, and sharp third fingers for shoulder instruments. Upper strings and cellos remain in first position (with suggestions for more advanced shifting), whereas basses shift through fourth. Additionally, you can program Jubilee to challenge your top players while providing an accessible piece for your whole program.
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Jubilee: for String Quartet
Adapted in 2017, revised in 2026.
Celebratory, energetic, and persistent best describe Jubilee. This adaptation for string quartet uses a conventional ABA form and non-traditional harmonies to teach about marcato bowings, extensions for cello, and sharp third fingers for shoulder instruments. All parts remain in first position, with suggestions for more advanced shifting provided. A fun chamber piece, perfect for first-time students participating in solo and ensemble festival!
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Lullaby for English Horn and Viola
Set contains alternate clarinet and cello parts.
Commissioned in 1999 by Jennifer Cooper, oboe.
Commissioned in 1999, Lullaby explores the unique timbre pairing of English Horn and Viola. It features introspective melodies in flat key areas, a free-flowing tempo in 6/4 time, and an active dialog between the two parts. This set also includes alternate parts for Clarinet and Cello, allowing for four different performance combinations. Teachers needing a unique pairing for solo and ensemble festival, look no further!
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Sinfonia for String Orchestra
Adapted from Two Movements for String Quartet.
Adapted in 2002; revised in 2004, 2016, and 2026.
Sinfonia has a light, energetic, and playful sound. This is a great work to introduce non-traditional harmonies to your orchestra as it utilizes quartal and triadic chords constructed from traditional major and minor scales. Additionally, using a conventional sonata-allegro form, Sinfonia explores the use of ostinato figures, thematic variation, and musical texture. Players will also develop their skills using multiple bowing techniques, shifting through seventh position, and a few passages in tenor clef for the cellos. This is truly an engaging work for advanced high school players!
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Skin and Bones
American Folk Tune, arranged by Paul Alan Price-Brenner
Arranged in 2014, revised in 2026.
This arrangement of Skin and Bones is great for bridging orchestra and general music repertoire. Students will enjoy performing a work they learned when younger, and teachers will appreciate an educational piece that features every section for the Halloween season. Written in E minor, this arrangement introduces shoulder players to extensions for 1st and 3rd fingers, bassists will learn to shift to second position, and everyone will improve playing in 3/4 time. A must-have for developing string orchestra programs.
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