Compositions for Performing
The John Donald Robb Musical Trust has many compositions that are ready to be performed at no cost to the performer. These compositions are divided into seven major areas: orchestral, chamber music, piano, organ, vocal, choral and opera. Recent additions include a newly edited version of Los Pastores (arranged by Robb which he titled Christmas Cantata) and his Requiem.
The following Robb compositions are performance ready in various formats. For usage information, please click on the USAGE tab below.
The following Robb compositions are performance ready in various formats. For usage information, please click on the USAGE tab below.
Art Songs by J. D. Robb arranged for Vocal Soloist and Orchestra (also with piano reduction):
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 18
Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Opus 24
Dances from Taxco, Opus 85
Elegy for the War Dead for String Orchestra (2nd Movement of Symphony No. 1), Opus 16
Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico, arranged for Soprano and Orchestra
Symphony No. 1 in C Major for String Orchestra, Opus 16
Symphony No. 3 in One Movement, Opus 34
Three Hispanic Folksongs from “Hispanic Folksongs of New Mexico”
- To Electra
- A la ru
- Goodnight My Love
- I Am Very Old Tonight
- Tonight My Heart Is On the Hill
- The Last Revel
- Tears
- Cradle Song
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 18
Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Opus 24
Dances from Taxco, Opus 85
Elegy for the War Dead for String Orchestra (2nd Movement of Symphony No. 1), Opus 16
Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico, arranged for Soprano and Orchestra
- Pedimento de las posadas
- Cuando por el oriente
- De la real Jerusalén
- Levantada de Bartola
- Ofrecimiento de los Pastores
- Vamos todos a Belén
- A la ru
- Corrido de Elena
- Corrido de la muerte de Antonio Maestas
- Palomita que vienes herida
- Sierra Nevada
- El muchacho alegre
- Indita de Amarante Martinez
- Sandovalito
- Mi carro Ford
Symphony No. 1 in C Major for String Orchestra, Opus 16
Symphony No. 3 in One Movement, Opus 34
Three Hispanic Folksongs from “Hispanic Folksongs of New Mexico”
- Indita de Amarante Martínez
- A la ru
- Don Simón
arranged for String Orchestra; also can be performed with String Quartet, String Quartet w/Voice, Instrumental Solo w/piano, and Piano w/Voice
Concertino, for Viola and Piano
Miniatures (five short pieces) for brass quintet (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba) and percussion, (Shelter Island, 1963)
Piers the Ploughman, Opus 27, for Bb Clarinet, Horn in F, Bassoon, Piano, and Narrator
Poem, Opus 94, for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano
Prelude and Commentary, Opus 166, for 3 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 3 Trombones, Tuba, and Percussion, (1979)
Quintet for Strings and Piano, Opus 82 (1977)
Sonata for Cello and Piano, Opus 75
Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 1, Opus 2
Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 2, Opus 63
String Quartet No. 2, Opus 38
String Quartet No. 3, Opus 93
Suite for Flute & Viola, Opus 4, (Flute part may be played by Violin, Oboe, or Clarinet (I) Viola part may be played by Clarinet (II), Bass Clarinet, or Violoncello).
Three Hispanic Folksongs from “Hispanic Folksongs of New Mexico”
Trio for Oboe, Violin, and Piano, Opus 68
Triptych (three fugues), Opus 71, for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Variations on a Chromatic Line, Opus 29, for Horn and Piano
Wedding Music for Violin and Organ, Opus 7, with optional versions for Clarinet, Viola, or Cello
Miniatures (five short pieces) for brass quintet (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba) and percussion, (Shelter Island, 1963)
Piers the Ploughman, Opus 27, for Bb Clarinet, Horn in F, Bassoon, Piano, and Narrator
Poem, Opus 94, for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano
Prelude and Commentary, Opus 166, for 3 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 3 Trombones, Tuba, and Percussion, (1979)
Quintet for Strings and Piano, Opus 82 (1977)
Sonata for Cello and Piano, Opus 75
Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 1, Opus 2
Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 2, Opus 63
String Quartet No. 2, Opus 38
String Quartet No. 3, Opus 93
Suite for Flute & Viola, Opus 4, (Flute part may be played by Violin, Oboe, or Clarinet (I) Viola part may be played by Clarinet (II), Bass Clarinet, or Violoncello).
Three Hispanic Folksongs from “Hispanic Folksongs of New Mexico”
- Indita de Amarante Martínez
- A la ru
- Don Simón; for String Orchestra; also can be performed with String Quartet, String Quartet w/Voice, Instrumental Solo w/piano, and Piano w/Voice Trio for Oboe, Violin, & Piano, Opus 68
Trio for Oboe, Violin, and Piano, Opus 68
Triptych (three fugues), Opus 71, for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Variations on a Chromatic Line, Opus 29, for Horn and Piano
Wedding Music for Violin and Organ, Opus 7, with optional versions for Clarinet, Viola, or Cello
Compositions for Piano by J.D. Robb, selected and edited by Tatiana Vetrinskaya
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 18
Little Suite, Opus 13a
Pictures of New Mexico, Opus 12
Post Impressionist Paintings, Opus 14
Scenes from a New Mexico Mountain Village, Opus 9a, (Piano Reduction)
Sonatina for Piano: Three Incidents from Liliom, Opus 22
Three Impressions for Piano, Opus 15
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 18
Little Suite, Opus 13a
Pictures of New Mexico, Opus 12
Post Impressionist Paintings, Opus 14
Scenes from a New Mexico Mountain Village, Opus 9a, (Piano Reduction)
Sonatina for Piano: Three Incidents from Liliom, Opus 22
Three Impressions for Piano, Opus 15
Introduction and Toccata for Organ, Opus 30
Overture and Fugue arranged for Organ
Wedding Music for Violin and Organ, Opus 7, with optional versions for Clarinet, Viola, or Cello
Overture and Fugue arranged for Organ
Wedding Music for Violin and Organ, Opus 7, with optional versions for Clarinet, Viola, or Cello
Art Songs by J. D. Robb arranged for Vocal Soloist and Orchestra (also with piano reduction):
- To Electra
- A la ru
- Goodnight My Love
- I Am Very Old Tonight
- Tonight My Heart Is On the Hill
- The Last Revel
- Tears
- Cradle Song
Ballad of the Dreamland Rose for Voice and Piano
Before the Gathering of the Clouds, Sioux melody, with transliterated Sioux text
Eight Songs for Voice & Piano, Opus 6c, in high, medium and low voice collections
- April
- Good Night My Love
- The Last Revel
- Richmond Hill
- Tears
- To Electra
- Tonight My Heart is on the Hill
- The Trial of Sangre de Cristos Escathe de Calderon
El Tecolote, Hispanic song for Voice, Oboe, and Harp or Piano
Five Songs on texts by James Russell Lowell, Opus 36, for High, Medium, or Low Voice
- The Fountain
- A Requiem; Freedom
- What is This Glory?
- Life.
- Appendix 4A: an alternate accompaniment for What Is This Glory? Retitled: A Christmas Carol
Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico, arranged for Soprano and Orchestra
- Pedimento de las posadas
- Cuando por el oriente
- De la real Jerusalén
- Levantada de Bartolo
- Ofrecimiento de los Pastores
- Vamos todos a Belén
- A la ru
- Corrido de Elena
- Corrido de la muerte de Antonio Maestas
- Palomita que vienes herida
- Sierra Nevada
- El muchacho alegre
- Indita de Amarante Martinez
- Sandovalito
- Mi carro Ford
Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico, arranged for Voice & Piano
- Pedimento de las posadas
- Cuando por el oriente
- De la real Jerusalén
- Levantada de Bartolo
- Ofrecimiento de los Pastores
- Vamos todos a Belén
- A la ru
- Corrido de Elena
- Corrido de la muerte de Antonio Maestas
- Palomita que vienes herida
- Sierra Nevada
- El muchacho alegre
- Indita de Amarante Martinez
- Sandovalito
- Mi carro Ford
I Know a Tiny Angel, for Medium voice and Piano
My Homeland, for Medium Voice and Piano
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd, for High Voice, or Duet for High and Low Voices with Piano or Organ
Seven Songs for Voice and Piano, Opus 6b, in high, medium and low voice collections
- The Piper's March
- Tragedy
- A Soldier's Sonnet
- Snow Song
- Wild Easter
- Requiem
- The Drivers
Shelter Island, for Medium Voice and Piano
The Shepherdess, Opus 77, for Medium Voice and Piano
Wedding Song, Opus 76 (1971), for Medium Voice and Piano
Little Dove, (La Palomita), Opus 10, for SSATB
Little Dove, (La Palomita), Opus 10a, arranged for SAB
Los Pastores (The Shepherds, A Christmas Cantata), Opus 62, for SATB Chorus and Piano (also for Chorus and Chamber Ensemble) available in English and Spanish
O Never Mourn, for SATB Choir
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd, Opus 37, No. 1 for SATB Chorus with Piano or Organ
Psalm 103: Bless The Lord, O My Soul, Opus 37, No. 3, for Baritone, SATB Chorus, and Piano
Psalm 104: Bless The Lord, O My Soul, for SATB Chorus and Piano
Requiem Mass, Opus 87, for SATB Chorus and Chamber Orchestra (with Organ and/or Piano); SATB Chorus, Strings and Organ (or Piano); SATB Chorus and Organ; and SATB Chorus and Piano
Song for New Mexico, for SATB, SA Choir, and Solo Voice
The Wind-Swept Sea, Opus 37, No. 6, for TTBB and Piano
Touchstones of Liberty (Words by Thomas Jefferson), for SATB and Piano
Two Songs: “I Am Very Old Tonight” and “Tears”, Opus 57, arranged for Women's Chorus, Oboe, and Piano
What Is This Glory? Opus 36, No. 4c, for SATB Chorus
Little Dove, (La Palomita), Opus 10a, arranged for SAB
Los Pastores (The Shepherds, A Christmas Cantata), Opus 62, for SATB Chorus and Piano (also for Chorus and Chamber Ensemble) available in English and Spanish
O Never Mourn, for SATB Choir
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd, Opus 37, No. 1 for SATB Chorus with Piano or Organ
Psalm 103: Bless The Lord, O My Soul, Opus 37, No. 3, for Baritone, SATB Chorus, and Piano
Psalm 104: Bless The Lord, O My Soul, for SATB Chorus and Piano
Requiem Mass, Opus 87, for SATB Chorus and Chamber Orchestra (with Organ and/or Piano); SATB Chorus, Strings and Organ (or Piano); SATB Chorus and Organ; and SATB Chorus and Piano
Song for New Mexico, for SATB, SA Choir, and Solo Voice
The Wind-Swept Sea, Opus 37, No. 6, for TTBB and Piano
Touchstones of Liberty (Words by Thomas Jefferson), for SATB and Piano
Two Songs: “I Am Very Old Tonight” and “Tears”, Opus 57, arranged for Women's Chorus, Oboe, and Piano
What Is This Glory? Opus 36, No. 4c, for SATB Chorus
Little Jo, Opus 17, a Folk Opera
John Donald Robb's compositions are available at no cost in a variety of formats. The only requirement for performing a composition is to list all of the information provided on the piece (title, composer, etc.) and credit the UNM John Donald Robb Musical Trust and UNM Libraries' Center for Southwest Research in the program and in any press releases. We would also appreciate receiving a copy of the program.
If you are interested in performing a Robb composition, please contact us.
If you are interested in performing a Robb composition, please contact us.