Gary Schocker

Charming and lyrical, LITTLE SURPRISES is a suite of single-page preludes for piccolo alone, each bearing its own twists and turns. Each movement, or the complete collection, is ideal for recitals and...

Artistic Celebration for the 21st Century: For Flute and Guitar

The composer describes the work, 'The opening movement has open strings, kind of melancholy piece which feels improvised, hence title. The middle goes hoedown for awhile, and when the opening returns...

Schocker; often hailed as the most-published living composer of flute music; has lately been writing for harp; and his new Quest-Reunion has been selected by The American Harp Society as required repe...

This is not the first new Schocker work to be inspired by a feline housemate; but it is the first for which he has chosen the harp as narrator. The suite of twelve short pieces features glimpses into...

Schocker's first harp Sonata offers three movements (1. Changes; 2. Procession; Remembering; 3.Facing Forward) in approachable form for advancing students Perfect for year-end recitals. For intermedia...

Schocker ponders the forest setting through two portraits of diverse styles: 'Clearing' and 'Stream;' calm serenity and constant motion. For intermediate to advanced harpists. Dur.: 7'

For a singing harp; Waves follows the natural ebb and flow of a calm shoreline; with its tension and easing of the melodic line. This short descriptive miniature is suitable for recital programming by...

The title hints at preludes inspired by various trees; and that's exactly what this is - a set of five descriptive pieces inspired by 'Cypress;' 'Quaking Aspen;' 'Willows;' and more. Treeludes feature...

Infused with renaissance flavor and charm; Gary Schocker's My Kingdom for a Harp is a five-movement suite of character pieces that may stand on their own as short musical scenes (including a wedding m...

One of Gary Schocker's earliest compositions; In Memoriam is a beautiful 3

Schocker's third collection of Christmas carols arranged for solo harp dives deeper into traditional carols across Europe; from Portugal to Scandinavia. This set of 22 carols nicely augments his two p...

The Sonata for flute, clarinet and piano is a charming work in neoclassical style. It has many humorous touches, a haunting slow movement, and a virtuoso finale which evaporates unusually.

Commissioned by the Palisades Virtuosi; Gary Schocker's Sonata No. 2 for Flute; Clarinet; and Piano is a formal work - perfect for recitals by flutists; clarinetists; and flute/clarinet duos. The sona...

Serenade, for flute, violin, & cello. Serenade is a 3 movement work. The first movement was inspired by Haydn. The slow movement happens more indoors than the first and the finale is a folksy romp wit...

My Summer Vacation, for flute, cello, & piano, is a series of short movements all in a light, summery mode. It is very audience-friendly, and especially suitable for festivals or summer concerts.

Flute, cello and guitar is an unusual combination. The piece is mysterious and evocative, like early 20th century French music.

Pas de Deux is a short poignant piece for flute and cello, to celebrate the wedding of two friends.

This is one of my favorite chamber pieces. I love that the bassoon is allowed to be so much more than continuo. 'The flute and bassoon are basically in agreement in this piece, ' Gary said. 'And the p...

Water Music allows both flute and horn to soar in this wonderfully melodic composition which would make either a great start or finish to a chamber concert. The piece sounds like the ocean to me and t...

Cherry Blossoms is a neo-romantic canvas that fuses English modal qualities with French post-impressionism; belying the Japanese implications of its title. Schocker uses the string quartet and the two...

September Morn brilliantly captures a cool, crisp fall morning. It is very easy to play, and has Schocker's signature melodic style. For intermediate level players.