Christmas Wayfarer (symphony orchestra or concert band)

This medley of traditional Christmas carols was arranged in 2016 for concert band and symphony orchestra. Featuring adaptations of beloved carols like 'O Holy Night' and 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing', it lasts about 8-9 minutes. Instrumentation includes flutes, clarinets, trumpets, and strings, tailored for both orchestra and concert band performances.

(Recording:) Christmas Wayfarer (Version for Orchestra)

Christmas Wayfarer, composed in 2015 by Wallin Huff, is a collection of sacred Christmas carols arranged for symphony orchestra, featuring adaptations of classics like "I Saw Three Ships" and "O Holy Night." Released on November 9, 2021 by Navona Records.

Christmas Wayfarer (Concert Band Version) DEMO

This is a concert band rendition of a 2015 medley of sacred Christmas carols by Sarah Wallin Huff. It features adaptations of "I Saw Three Ships," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Coventry Carol," "O Holy Night," and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." You can find the original orchestral version on YouTube.

The Dark Glass Sinfonia (orchestra)

🥈GMA Silver Award The Dark Glass Sinfonia is a 2017 orchestral work by Sarah Wallin Huff, exploring themes of emotional flux through a blend of atonality and modal harmony. Its approximately six-minute runtime captures a range of harmonic emotions, transitioning from reflective dissonance to exuberant tonality, with notable trumpet solos. Critics praise its accessibility and orchestration, highlighting the engaging performance by the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava.

(Recording:) The Dark Glass Sinfonia (We See Through a Glass Darkly)

‘The Dark Glass Sinfonia’ is a 2017 orchestral piece blending free atonality with modal harmony, capturing the emotional flux of the Soul. Featuring compelling harmonies and strong performances, especially from the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, it offers moments of warmth and energy. The piece, underpinned by hexachordal structures, evokes a dramatic tone reminiscent of Bartok and Shostakovich, while remaining accessible and engaging.

Dreams, Stories, and Reality (from “A Little Something About Noel”)

The sheet music for 'Dreams, Stories, and Reality' from Paul Garcia's short film is available for download. It offers options for both chamber orchestra and string orchestra arrangements, priced at $24.

(Recording:) Dreams, Stories, and Reality

In 2017, I composed original chamber orchestra music for the short film "A Little Something About Noel" by Paul Garcia. The film is inspired by a Tumblr post about a protagonist who falls in love with the reader. Garcia dedicates the film to the main character in everyone.

INTREPID: A Fantasy for Oboe/English Horn Soloist and Chamber Orchestra

🥈GMA Silver Award INTREPID is a cinematic Fantasy for oboe and English horn soloist, accompanied by a small chamber orchestra. The piece emphasizes metamorphosis and migration, characterized by rich color and texture. The instrumentation includes flutes, clarinet, bassoon, horns, trombones, percussion, piano, harp, and strings, creating a dynamic musical journey.

(Recording:) INTREPID: A Fantasy for Oboe/English Horn Soloist & Chamber Ensemble

INTREPID is a cinematic fantasy featuring oboe and English horn, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. It blends baroque elements with modern influences, akin to composers like Debussy and Yann Tiersen. The dynamic opening piece captivates with unique texture and color, evoking themes of metamorphosis and migration.

Madrigal, for Orchestra

A madrigal is described as a secular, polyphonic partsong emphasizing emotional expression. Wallin Huff’s 2014 orchestral work captures this through varied musical colors. The piece includes an orchestra with specific instrumentation like flutes, oboes, clarinets, and strings.

Links to Listen to "Madrigal"

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The Noble Journey (for Chamber Orchestra)

The Noble Journey is a three-movement Chamber Orchestra piece inspired by the Hero's Journey, exploring themes like 'The Unknown' and 'Apotheosis'. It features various instruments including flutes, oboes, clarinets, and strings, and offers a MIDI demo for the full orchestral version of the third movement.

(Recording:) Sarah's "The Noble Journey" (MIDI)

This is a MIDI demo of 'The Noble Journey', a chamber orchestra work featuring three movements: 'The Unknown', 'The Abyss', and 'Apotheosis'. Instruments include flutes, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, percussion, piano, and strings.

Spiritual Songs of the New World (for Orchestra)

This orchestral suite features early spiritual songs from North America, highlighting the shared musical patterns among humanity. It includes traditional songs such as "Lakota Lullaby" and "Wayfaring Stranger," emphasizing commonalities across diverse heritages and expressing universal hope through music.

(Recording:) Spiritual Songs of the New World (Studio Recording)

This orchestral suite explores early spiritual songs from North America, highlighting the unity of human experiences through music. It features a Lakota lullaby, a rendition of 'Wayfaring Stranger', and songs born from indigenous struggles and enslaved peoples. The themes of hope and resilience resonate across different cultures, culminating in a blend of melodies that reflect diverse heritages.

"Spiritual Songs of the New World": Studio Recording Music Video

Recorded at One on One Recording Studio in North Hollywood, by the Instrumental Casting Orchestra, with Ruslan Biryukov (cello soloist) and Dustin McKinney (trumpet soloist). Stream or buy the audio at https://bandwagon.fm/6847c6ce7ec4df2f9b084f8c Certain musical patterns are shared among all of humanity, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries. This brief orchestral suite of early spiritual songs originating from the North American continent exemplifies this remarkable unity. Whether it be the music of indigenous peoples displaced by European colonists, the religious songs adapted from folk songs of European origins, the poignant spirituals of the enslaved forcibly brought to America’s shores, or the hymns sung by impoverished rural Southerners, humanity expresses hope through their shared language of music. Featuring the traditional songs “Lakota Lullaby”, “Wayfaring Stranger”, “I Wade the Water to My Knees”, “Wondrous Love”, and “Idumea”, this musical journey illustrates the striking commonalities shared in the music of our diverse heritages.

Adoré (String Orchestra)

"Adoré for String Orchestra" is a 2007 piece composed by Sarah Wallin, premiered at Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. It features hymn quotations, described as ethereal with beautiful string sonorities. The work has three sections, beginning with a solo violin melody, leading into rich harmonies. Dr. Edward David Zeliff praised its mystical qualities. It was included in the 2014 album "Soul of the Machine." The score is available for download.

(Recording:) Adoré

This work for string orchestra, completed in 2007 by Sarah Wallin Huff, features quotations from Andraé Crouch's hymn "My Tribute." It premiered at Zipper Hall, praised for its beautiful sonorities and unique textures. The composition unfolds in three sections, showcasing a solo violin and a blend of original melodies, culminating in a powerful declaration: "To God be the glory, for the things He has done." Dr. Edward David Zeliff highlighted its ethereal quality, comparing it to works by Charles Ives and Morton Gould.

Greek Dance (for String Quartet or String Orchestra)

This text describes "Greek Dance" pieces for string quartet and orchestra, noting their performance history, composition details, and pricing.

Greek Dance (String Orch Edition): performed by CPP Philharmonic

The Cal Poly Pomona Philharmonic did a FANTASTIC performance of my original tune “Greek Dance” (String Orchestra Edition) on May 2, 2023! Directed by Dr. Janine Riveire. Visit https://sjwallin.gumroad.com/l/greekdance for the sheet music. Visit https://bandwagon.fm/67861f87c2ae8eae52202c78 to stream the string quartet version.

I Know What Death Sounds Like (Book of I): for string orchestra and violin solo

Sarah Wallin Huff's 'I Know What Death Sounds Like' is available for string orchestra and violin solo. It explores melodic themes and includes a recording. A PDF download is offered, allowing users to add items to a wishlist.

Links to Listen to "I Know..."

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Madman's Lament (versions for strings or choir)

Carlo Gesualdo, a late Renaissance composer, is noted for his avant-garde music and tumultuous personal life, including the murder of his wife. His extreme chromaticism and emotional depth influenced a modern piece inspired by William Blake's "Mad Song," exploring themes of chaos and inner turmoil.

(MIDI Demo): Madman's Lament (modern strings)

Carlo Gesualdo, a late Renaissance composer, is known for his innovative yet dark music, which mirrors his tumultuous personal life. After murdering his unfaithful wife and her lover, Gesualdo's work reflects deep emotional turmoil. The connection to William Blake's "Mad Song" emphasizes shared themes of inner chaos and darkness, exploring profound psychological depths through a blend of traditional madrigal forms and poignant harmonies.

Madman's Lament: Live Viol Consort Workshop

Phillipy is Fragmented (Book of I): string orchestra and amplified string trio

Phillipy is a character in 'Fragmented (Book of I)', a string orchestra piece. He refers to himself in the third person, which adds a unique perspective to his thoughts and actions. The work highlights his linear thought process while exploring themes of identity and introspection.

(Recording:) Phillipy is Fragmented (Existential Edition)

Phillipy refers to himself in the third person, creating a distinct narrative style. He observes his thoughts and actions from a distance, indicating a complex self-awareness. Despite using third-person language, he maintains a clear, linear thought process.

The Elusive Everyman & Her Majesty (Book of I): for string orchestra

The track, part of a larger saga, features a blend of melodic fragments from various works, culminating in a chaotic yet cohesive soundscape.

Links to Listen to "Elusive Everyman..."

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Courage Triptych (string orchestra, soprano sax, and piano)

Courage Triptych is a cinematic suite for string orchestra, piano, and soprano sax, depicting a hero's journey from loneliness to triumph. Completed in 2005 by Sarah Wallin Huff, it intertwines three independent works created over fourteen years.

(Recording:) Courage Triptych

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Faces in Foam (Book of I): string orchestra, percussion, and boy soprano or countertenor

The text features a poetic reflection on a woman at the sea and her connection to forgotten faces, blended with music composition details for string orchestra and percussion.

Links to Listen to "Faces..."

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Gleann Na Aes Sídhe (Glen of the Faeries)

Gleann Na Aes Sídhe is an original Irish fiddle tune composed for solo violin, with options for various ensemble arrangements. It includes a chamber version for violin and piano, and is 3.5 minutes long.

(Recording:) Gleann Na Aes Sídhe (Glen of the Faeries)

"Gleann Na Aes Sídhe (Glen of the Faeries)" is an original Irish fiddle tune for solo violin, written for Lainey Elizabeth White.

I Am Water (Book of I): for string orchestra, synthesizer, and percussion

I Am Water, composed by Sarah Wallin Huff, is a piece for string orchestra, synthesizer, and percussion, available for $27 with options for download and wishlist.

Links to Listen to "I Am Water"

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Leviathan of the Ancient Deep (6-string elec. violin solo, synths, and orchestra): Score & Parts

🥈GMA Silver Award (2024) 🥈GMA Silver Award (2019) Score and parts for the three-movement concerto for solo 6-string electric violin, orchestra, EWI, and synthesizer. It explores the virtuosic range of the electric violin, enhanced by creative sounds from synthesizers and EWI, taking inspiration from ancient Hebrew lore.

(Recording:) Leviathan of the Ancient Deep

This modern concerto features a six-string electric violin, synthesizer, and EWI, telling the story of warriors seeking Leviathan through its three movements.

6-string E-Violin Demo with Performance Excerpts

On March 30, 2024, the Andromeda Electric Orchestra featured a performance of the "delta version" of my concerto for 6-string electric violin: "Leviathan of the Ancient Deep". Before that performance, I gave a little promotional spiel about the 6-string electric violin as well as information about the original work (you can view that entire promotional video on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@sjwallinhuff/video/7349051095752166687). I compiled the beginning of that demo video with a few excerpts from AEO's performance in order to demonstrate the instrument and a bit of its capabilities (forgive the sound quality--it was filmed informally on an iPhone!). Listen to the entire concerto (the full orchestral version) on your favorite platforms by visiting https://sound-deliverance.blog/2024/05/01/leviathan-of-the-ancient-deep-2024-ep/

Of Roses and Lilies (Soprano Solo, Women’s Chorus, Soprano Recorder, English Horn, Piano, and String Orchestra)

🥈American Prize Charles Ives Award, 2nd Place 🥈GMA Silver Award "Of Roses and Lilies" is a romantic musical piece inspired by King Solomon’s Song of Songs, featuring a lush sound and emotional narrative through a soprano solo and women's chorus. Composed by Wallin Huff, it explores themes of love and devotion with poignant storytelling over three expressive sections, blending post-Romantic and cinematic elements. Critics praise its beauty and sophistication, noting its potential for performance.

Of Roses and Lilies

Of Roses and Lilies is a romantic musical composition based on King Solomon's "Song of Songs," featuring a soprano and women's chorus. It explores themes of love and devotion through three sections, capturing emotional depth and musical complexity. Critics commend its tonal beauty, rich harmonies, and the skillful handling of mood transitions, suggesting it deserves performance attention.

Resplendence (for Handbell Choir)

Resplendence is a handbell choir composition by Sarah Wallin Huff, featuring 3.5 octaves and lasting 6 minutes. It includes an option for PDF download of the sheet music.

Links to Listen to "Resplendence"

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Solar Sailing (for Electroacoustic Chamber Group)

"Solar Sailing" is a contemporary electroacoustic chamber piece featuring asymmetrical rhythms and harmonic modulations, scored for various instruments. It offers a thrilling journey across celestial themes and includes a downloadable score and parts.

(Recording:) Solar Sailing (Single)

“Solar Sailing” explores a high-energy electronic soundscape, blending asymmetrical rhythms with harmonic modulations, creating a thrilling celestial experience.