DESCRIPTION A Patreon Reward for Angela Geno-Stumme, the “marching orders” were to create a jazz tune based on the word “Abundance”. When I first started creating the melody, I had it going much more slowly. As I played the tune on my piano, it...
DESCRIPTION Commissioned by Scott Dodson for the occasion of his son Asher’s bar mitzvah. An animated piano piece in the style of “Linus and Lucy” (sometimes called the “Peanuts Theme”). DURATION 3m11s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS...
DESCRIPTION This piano solo gets its initial spark of inspiration from “Sisi Ni Moja” by Jacob Narverud and is composed to reflect the songs and styles of powerful female singers such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and P!nk. It was composed for the bat mitzvah...
DESCRIPTION A fun, rollicking romp with musical references to the music played for silent movies. An homage to the spooky music composed by Danny Elfman, John Williams, Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith and others as well as the sound of the piano performances that...
DESCRIPTION Composed as part of a commission for a Jewish wedding, this beautiful interlude has the right hand playing both an accompaniment and a melody at the same time, allowing the student to practice emphasizing and singling out the notes of the melody. This...
DESCRIPTION A theme I composed in the style of a movie love theme for my friend Francine Gobel while still in high school. It includes references to “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “I’m in the Mood for Love”. Listen to or buy Carlos...
DESCRITION Beautiful, melodic, forward-moving piece that slides effortlessly from one key and mood to another. (Alternate notes included for smaller hands.) DURATION 2m 40s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES 20th Century,...
DESCRIPTION A composition for a long-time friend and recent patron, composed to represent their oldest daughter, who is working to become a doctor. Composed using the letters H-E-A-L-E-R (A-E-A-E-E-D), and meant to sound comforting and compassionate, as well as a...
DESCRIPTION A piece of music I composed in high school in response to my very first crush. DURATION 1m 55s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo, Easy Piano FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES Contemporary Classical, Post-Romantic, Anniversary, Wedding LEVEL...
DESCRIPTION Short, lovely theme written with references to the style of John Williams. DURATION 1m 36s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES 20th Century, Contemporary Classical, Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding LEVEL Early...
DESCRIPTION Not very long or difficult to play, but compositionally clever and emotionally moving. Composer’s Notes: “In college, Kelly Morse knew that I often created melodies by using the letters of a person’s name (continuing the letters of the...
DESCRIPTION This piece was one of the first pieces I composed after college, and was highly influenced by the film scores of Danny Elfman. This piece was composed for my friend Steven McQuiston. DURATION 1m 32s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo GENRES...
DESCRIPTION This piece was my reaction to the story of a little girl named Marquishia whose life was too short and tragic. I think she deserved more than her fate, and wrote this lullaby to sooth my own grief after following the developing story in the news, as it...
DESCRIPTION Fun march with lots of parallel chords, and using complex meters in the opening “fanfare” measures. Performance (for reference) by Carlos Márquez at: https://breur.bandcamp.com/track/march-of-the-robots-2 (very fast!) DURATION 02m 00s COMPOSER...
DESCRIPTION A fun little march that represents the shepherds, the wise men, and the star. Great for parallel 3rds practice, too! DURATION 2m 5s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES Contemporary Classical, Christmas LEVEL Early...
DESCRIPTION Sweet, harmonically simple, and distinct, with a haunting melody. From the composer: Very likely my second composition ever, composed in my early teens with my sister Margie in mind. I’ve always thought of it as “her” theme, even though...
DESCRIPTION Short, simple, mournful piano solo. Mia: Thank you for warming our laps and our hearts for ten wonderful years. You were the prettiest cat at the Tampa Humane Society, and you were the sweetest pet anyone could ever wish for. No more hurting, no more...
DESCRIPTION This haunting piece is carried by a melancholy bassline, creating a hypnotic but active atmosphere. The unexpected and devastatingly sad ending leaves the audience with a distinct sense of the isolation expressed. Edition 1.01 note: Adds low Ds played with...
DESCRIPTION A composition based on the letters of a new friend’s name. This is one of the pieces I have composed for friends from and in the Middle East. DURATION 1m34s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES Contemporary...
DESCRIPTION Simple harmonies move from major to minor and this lovely piece opens up in to a harp-like verse and a lightly syncopated chorus. From the composer: “In 2013 I found an old sequence with the first part of this piece, and suddenly the whole thing came...
DESCRIPTION The piece is dedicated to Gerry Busch, from whom I gathered the idea of the recurring pattern bassline and the overall structure. The accompaniment in this piece was inspired by Gerry’s compositions, and the melody was derived from the word...
DESCRIPTION Dedicated to Curtis Jerome Buckey, 1965-2015. First Movement: inspired by the choreography of Bob Fosse and jazz. Second Movement: melancholy, lyrical waltz. Third Movement: Originally titled “The Unicorn Hunt”; inspired by fantasy film scores...
DESCRIPTION Short, quirky, upbeat Ragtime. DURATION 2m COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES 20th Century, Ragtime LEVEL Early...
DESCRIPTION A Ragtime with Latin feel and rhythms, composed in the traditional AABBACCDD structure. Arthur Breur’s sister, Margie, negotiated with him that she got to have one piano piece—Scott Joplin’s “Solace”—that could be “her”...
DESCRIPTION A concert rag based on the life of George Takei. Traditional AABBACCDD form. Happy birthday, George Takei! This piece is composed off the letters of George Takei’s name (just continuing the additional letters of the alphabet up the scale after A-G),...
DESCRIPTION “Made Easier” arrangement (early intermediate) by the composer. A concert rag based on the life of George Takei. Traditional AABBACCDD form. Happy birthday, George Takei! This piece is composed off the letters of George Takei’s name (just...
DESCRIPTION One of my earlier pieces, displaying the fascination I had with the major 7th at that time. NOTE: Wide, open chords in the left hand can be brought up an octave and made simple triads, OR the top note can be left out (for smaller hands). DURATION 2m 08s...
DESCRIPTION Here is the piece Arthur Breur composed for the family and friends of Zayne Shomler, December 14, 1998 – February 8, 2016. Prior to performing the piece, he spoke to the assembled mourners with the following prepared text: It does no disservice to...
DESCRIPTION This is the piano solo version of the theme I composed as incidental music for a theatrical performance of Romeo and Juliet my senior year at Millikin University. This lovely melody was inspired by the words “Romeo, oh, Romeo! Wherefore art thou...
DESCRIPTION An AABABA rondo with a tender, melodic main theme that is developed and contrasted in the more dramatic B section. Commissioned by a patron to be a Christmas gift. DURATION 2m 15s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music Single...
DESCRIPTION (This is the same sheet music as https://www.floatinghomemusic.com/downloads/sky-in-motion-piano-solo-with-art-cover/ but with a the standard publisher’s cover page.) Note from the composer: “This is piece was composed for and dedicated to my...
DESCRIPTION (This is the same sheet music as https://www.floatinghomemusic.com/downloads/sky-in-motion-piano-solo/ but with a the photographic cover page.) Note from the composer: “This is piece was composed for and dedicated to my friend, the Persian composer...
DESCRIPTION A soft, simple piano piece. This is the original in the key of D-Flat Major, suitable for early players who are learning about key signatures. There is also an easier C Major version available. Audio of C Major version as played by Carlos Márquez available...
DESCRIPTION A soft, simple piano piece. This is the easier version in the key of C Major. Original D-Flat Major version available here. DURATION 1 m COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo, Easy Piano FORMAT Sheet Music Single GENRES 21st Century, Contemporary...
DESCRIPTION A short piece composed as an interlude for a wedding. The melodies and harmonies are mostly built using the letters from a variety of words, including the couple’s names. DURATION 0m 33s COMPOSER Arthur Breur INSTRUMENTS Piano Solo FORMAT Sheet Music...
DESCRIPTION Piano solo sheet music arranged from the original handbell piece. Notes from the composer: “Arranged from my original handbell piece, composed during a trip to Denver, Colorado, and inspired by the turning of the aspen leaves in fall. Composed for...
