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Classical Guitar Solos (Fingerstyle)

A Song Never Ending in A Major – Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Amazing Grace – Words by John Newton (1725-1807), set to a traditional pentatonic folk melody arranged for Solo Chord Melody Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Easy (a great song for first year guitar students).

America the Beautiful – By Samuel A. Ward and Katharine Lee Bates. Arranged for Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Cantata 147 (Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring) by Johann Sebastian Bach – “Cantata Herz Und Mund Tat Und Leben” in E Major, Choral, BMW 147. Plectrum (Pick Style) Guitar solo with optional Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Concerto in G Major, Op.51, No.4 – Sinfonia (Alla Rustica) by Antonio Vivaldi – Transcribed and arranged for Solo Plectrum (pick-style) Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Constance – Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in C Major in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Dayspring in E Minor, Op. 44 – Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in E minor in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Etude in E Minor by Dionisio Aguado y García – Edited by Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Notation and Chord Grids. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Etude in E Minor by Francisco Tárrega – Edited by Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Green Valleys, The – Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in C Major in Standard Notation and TAB. A simply beautiful classical guitar solo from the musical theater production of The Kings. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Greensleeves (What Child is This?) – Arranged for Solo Classical, Finger Style Guitar in E minor by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Guitar Boogie Shuffle – This Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll riff arranged for Solo Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar in E Major by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB.

Gymnopedies I (from Three Gymnopedies) by Erik Satie – Transcribed and Arranged for Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Jazz Prelude in Em -Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in E minor in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Invention No. 1, BWV 772 by Johann Sebastian Bach – Edited and Arranged for Solo Classical Guitar in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Last Straw Rag, The – Original Finger-style Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in the style of the great rags of the Scott Joplin era. Includes solo with optional rhythm guitar in Standard Notation and TAB.

L’Inverno II, Op.8, No.4 – Largo (from The Four Seasons) by Antonio Vivaldi – Transcribed and arranged for Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Londonderry Aire (Oh, Danny Boy) – Traditional melody arranged for Solo Classical/Finger-style Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Melody (from Album for the Young) by Robert Schumann – Transcribed and edited for Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Moto Perpetuo, Op.11 (Perpetual Motion) by Niccoló Paganini – Transcribed and arranged for Solo Plectrum (pick-style) Guitar and Optional Second Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Notation and TAB. The quintessential solo for any serious student of guitar, a monster solo.

Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica (Lord Bless Africa) by E. Sontonga and M.L. de. Villiers – Edited and arranged for Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Notation.

O, Sacred Head, Now Wounded “O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden” by Johann Sebastian Bach – Transcribed and Arranged for Solo Classical Guitar in Standard Notation and TAB.

Oh, Danny Boy (Londonderry Aire) – Traditional melody arranged for Solo Classical/Fingerstyle Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Praise to Jehovah – Original Solo for Classical Guitar in A Major by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Rakes of Kildare, The – Traditional Irish Jig arranged for Plectrum (Pick Style) Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. A real crowd pleaser in Standard Notation and TAB.

Romanza (Spanish Ballad) – Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. A must for any guitarist’s repertoire.

Romanza (Spanish Ballad) [Excerpt] – Student Edition – Simplified Solo Edition for Plectrum (pick-style) Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB.

Simple Etude in E Major – Original Solo for Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Soleares – Traditional Flamenco composition form arranged for Flamenco/Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in standard notation.

Soleares (facile) – Traditional Flamenco composition form arranged for Flamenco/Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in standard notation and TAB.

Spanish Ballad (Romanza) – Solo Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. A must for any guitarist’s repertoire.

Spanish Ballad (Romanza) [Excerpt] – Student Edition – Simplified Solo Edition for Plectrum (pick-style) Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB.

Spanish Sangria – Original Solo for Flamenco/Classical Guitar in A minor by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. A composition guaranteed to get ovations and applause at the end of your set.

Spring Rain (The Tears of Spring) – Original Solo for Classical Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. One of my more beautiful and requested compositions. Contains numerous guitar specific techniques like harmonics, tremolo, and so on.

Terra Firma – Original Flamenco style Guitar Solo and Improvisation by Dennis McCorkle with Finger-style Chord Melody Lead and Plectrum (pick-style) Improvisation in Standard Notation and TAB.

What Child is This? (Greensleeves) – Arranged for Solo Classical, Finger Style Guitar in E minor by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Wind and the Sea, The – Original Solo for Classical Guitar in C Major by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Classical Guitar Duets

Après Un Rêve, After A Dream, Op. 7, No. 1 by Gabriel Fauré – Transcribed and arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Cantata 147 (Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring) by Johann Sebastian Bach – “Cantata Herz Und Mund Tat Und Leben” in E Major, Choral, BMW 147. Transcribed and arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Cantata 156 in F Major, Sinfonia by Johann Sebastian Bach – “Ich Steh Mit Einem Fuss Im Grabe” in F Major, Sinfonia, BWV 156. Transcribed and arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature. This is one of Bach’s most beautiful melodies.

Gymnopedies I (from Three Gymnopedies) by Erik S0atie – Transcribed and Arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Invention No. 1, BWV 772 by Johann Sebastian Bach [excerpt] – Transcribed and Arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Invention No. 10, BWV 781 by Johann Sebastian Bach [excerpt] – Adapted and Arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin. Difficulty Level: Easy.

L’Inverno II, Op.8, No.4 – Largo (from The Four Seasons) by Antonio Vivaldi – Transcribed and arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation. Also suitable for Solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Prélude in E Minor, Op.28, No.4 by Frédéric Chopin – Arranged for Two Guitars by Dennis McCorkle. Also suitable for solo C Instruments such as Flute or Violin with Classical Guitar accompaniment. Includes all parts in Standard Notation and Tablature.

Holiday Guitar Solos

Silent Night – to be released 2015• What Child is This? (Greensleeves) – Arranged for Solo Classical, Finger Style Guitar in E minor by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Jazz Guitar Solos (Plecturm/Finger-style)

A Song For Fall – By Dennis McCorkle. Arranged for lead guitar (or solo C instrument) and rhythm guitar. With main lead and rhythm guitar parts in standard notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

All I Sing is the Blues – Original jazz blues ballad by Dennis McCorkle. Arranged for lead guitar (or solo C instrument) and rhythm guitar. With main lead and rhythm guitar parts in standard notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Are You in the Mood by Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelly – Arranged for Solo Chord Melody guitar (with improvised solo) by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Coming Down – Original Jazz Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle. Single note solo in the Bossa Nova style. Lead Sheet. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Diamante – Original Latin (Bossa Nova) Jazz Guitar Solo and Improvisation by Dennis McCorkle with Finger Style Chord Melody Lead and Plectrum (pick-style) Improvisation in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Djangology (Improvied Solo) – This great improvised solo in the style of Djangology by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation is a great addition to any guitarist’s improvisation repertoire. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Dusk – Original Latin (Bossa Nova) Jazz Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle with Finger Style Chord Melody Lead in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Guitar Boogie Shuffle – This Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll riff arranged for Solo Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar in E Major by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Standard Notation and TAB.

Jazz Prelude in Em – Original Classical Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle in E minor in Standard Notation. Difficulty Level: Advanced.

Just for the Thinking (Chord Melody Guitar Solo) – Original Chord Melody Jazz Guitar Solo (Ballad) by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB.

Last Saturday Night (Chord Melody Guitar Solo) – Original (Swing) Chord Melody Guitar Solo and single note plectrum (pick-style) Improvisation by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Londonderry Aire (Oh, Danny Boy) – Traditional melody arranged for Solo Classical/Fingerstyle Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Maybe Tomorrow (Quiza Mañana) – Original Latin (Bossa Nova) Jazz Guitar Solo and Improvisation by Dennis McCorkle with Finger-style Chord Melody Lead in Standard Notation and TAB.

Mitzamba – Original Latin (Bossa Nova) Jazz Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle with Fingerstyle Chord Melody Lead and Improvisation in Standard Notation and TAB.

Moral Dilemma (for ‘Looping’) – Original composition by Dennis McCorkle perfect for guitar ‘looping’ enthusiasts.

Oh, Danny Boy (Londonderry Aire) – Traditional melody arranged for Solo Classical/Finger-style Guitar by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Rakes of Kildare, The – Traditional Irish Jig arranged for Plectrum (Pick Style) Guitar by Dennis McCorkle. A real crowd pleaser in Standard Notation and TAB.

Terra Firma – Original Flamenco style Guitar Solo and Improvisation by Dennis McCorkle with Finger-style Chord Melody Lead and Plectrum (pick-style) Improvisation in Standard Notation and TAB.

When Will the Song Be Sung Again – Original Jazz Guitar Solo by Dennis McCorkle. Lead Sheet Format

Jazz Guitar Duets (Small Ensembles)

A Blues 4 U – Arranged for Lead Guitar (or solo C instrument) and Rhythm Guitars. With main lead, background guitar riff, rhythm guitar, and bass in Standard Notation and TAB. Difficulty Level: Easy.

Bethesda Blues – Written and Arranged for Lead Guitar (or solo C instrument) and Rhythm Guitar. With main lead and rhythm guitar in Standard Notation and TAB. A great introduction to accompanying and playing jazz blues. Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

Pick Pocket Steve – Original Jazz Guitar Duet by Dennis McCorkle. Includes parts for Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, and optional Bass in Standard Notation.

Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Original Jazz Guitar Duet by Dennis McCorkle. Includes parts for Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, and optional Bass in Standard Notation.

Jazz Guitar Ensemble (Large Ensembles)

Moral Dilemma (for ‘Looping’) – Original composition by Dennis McCorkle perfect for guitar ‘looping’ enthusiasts.

Pick Pocket Steve – Original Jazz Guitar Composition for Guitar Ensemble by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Score and Quartet Set for Lead Guitar, Guitar 2, Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Rhythm Guitar with Chord Grids, Rhythm Guitar, Optional Muted Guitar, and Bass in Standard Notation.

Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Original Jazz Guitar Composition for Guitar Ensemble by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Score and Quartet Set for Lead Guitar, Guitar 2, Guitar 3, Guitar 4, Rhythm Guitar with Chord Grids, Rhythm Guitar, Optional Muted Guitar, and Bass in Standard Notation.

The Psalm Transcriptions

(Note-for-Note transcriptions from the Hebrew texts using “The Davidic Cipher”)

The Davidic Cipher is the proprietary methodology by Dennis McCorkle by which the ten cantillation symbols (that is, the te’amim or trope) found within the various codices such as the Leningrad Codex and Aleppo Codex of the existing Hebrew texts can be deciphered and rendered into traditional music notation. Lyrics are in Hebrew with easy-to-read English transliteration for those who cannot read or speak Hebrew.

Psalm 14 – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score and all parts.

Psalm 23 – Arranged for Tenor/Baritone, Violin, Cello, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 42 and 43 – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Guitar, Electric Piano, Piano, Synthesizers (Bass), and Percussion. Includes Score and all parts.

Psalm 90 (Prayer of Moses, Man of God) – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 92 (Song for the Sabbath Day) – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Harps, Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 96 – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 100 – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 117 – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Crotales, Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 118 – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Crotales, Harps, Classical Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 127 (Song of the Steps, for Solomon) – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 134 (Song of the Steps) – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Guitar Quarter, Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 135:1-2 – Arranged for Choir SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Voices), Crotales and Organ. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 136 – Arranged for Lead Cantor and Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Shofar, Harps, Guitar, Synthesizer, Crotales, Shakers, Cymbal Clappers, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 137 – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Strings, Guitar, Piano, Electric Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 146 – Arranged for Male Choir TBB (Tenor/Baritone, and Bass Voices), Crotales, Rhythm Guitar, Classical Guitar, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Psalm 150 – Arranged for Lead Cantor and Male Choir TBB (Tenor, Baritone, and Bass Voices), Crotales, Classical Guitar, Harp, Piano, and Bass. Includes Score, Lead Sheet, and all parts.

Musical Theater (from The Kings)

A Contemporary Pop-Rock Musical by Dennis McCorkle.
A Musical of Biblical Proportions about the lives of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. This is a great show!

LIBRETTO – Complete Script

ACT ONE

01 Prologue – Instrumental
02 A Little Bit Here and A Little Bit There – Instrumental
03 We Want A King – Elders
04 Ten Cents on Each Dollar – Samuel and the Prophetesses
05 Dance of the Prophets – Instrumental
06 A Head Above the Rest – Elders
07 Somewhere Along the Way – Samuel the Prophet
08 Mighty Lions of War – Saul’s Army
09 The Way Back Home – Saul and Samuel
10 A Man After His Own Heart – Samuel
11 Pastures of Green (Psalm 23) – David
12 King of the Mountain – David and Goliath

ACT TWO

01 Praise God and Long Live the King – Cast
02 In Peace Jerusalem – Nathan the Prophet and David
03 Roll it on Down the Highway – Ahio and Cast
04 Jerusalem is Calling – Levites and Cast
05 Come Lie With Me – David and Bathsheba
06 Pour me Another One – David and his Troops
07 There Were Two Men – Nathan the prophet and David
08 What Have I Done – David
09 I Never Knew – David and Bathsheba
10 The Kingdom Has A New Son – Cast

SONGS CUT FROM SHOW

01 The Green Valleys – David and Michal
02 I Can See – The Witch of Andor, Saul, and Samuel

Concert Band and Orchestra

The Grand Central March – The Official March of Grand Central Terminal in New York City premiered on July 5, 2000 by the President of the United States Ceremonial Marching Band. This ‘Sousa’ style march by Dennis McCorkle will be a welcome addition to any High School or College Marching Band repertoire. Includes Score and Band Set for all instruments in Full and Lyre Size formats.

Psalm 150 for Tenor and Orchestra – Original adaptation of Psalm 150 by Dennis McCorkle. Includes Score, Band Set for all instruments, and Piano Reduction. Advanced

Praise and Worship

23rd Psalm (Pastures of Green) – From the hit Musical “The Kings” by Dennis McCorkle. Vocal Lead Sheet format

A Song For Moses – Original Vocal Composition By Dennis McCorkle. Lead Sheets in Am and Em.

And the Words Turned Around – By Dennis McCorkle and Elaine Fayne-King. Vocal Lead Sheet format with Guitar Chord grids.

Elizabeth and Mary – Original Programme Music by Dennis McCorkle used as the background for theatrical reading of The Book of Jesus – Chapter One. In Standard Notation for Piano.

Midnight Mass – By Peter A. Molnar, D.D. and Dennis McCorkle. In Standard Choral (Piano and Lead Voice) style.

Praise to Jehovah – Original Solo for Classical Guitar in A Major by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.•

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi (Oh Divine Master) – Adaptation of this famous prayer into music by Dennis McCorkle. Vocal Lead Sheet format.

Psalm 127 (Except the Lord Build the House) – Original adaptation of Psalm 127 by Dennis McCorkle for Voice in Lead Sheet Format.

Psalm 150 for Tenor and Piano – Original adaptation of Psalm 150 by Dennis McCorkle for Tenor and Piano Accompaniment. Includes Vocal Lead Sheet and Piano Reduction.

Walk With Me, Talk With Me Jesus – Original Vocal Composition by Dennis McCorkle. Lead Sheet format.

You Bring Joy To Us Each Day – Original Vocal Composition by Dennis McCorkle. Lead Sheet format.

Ukulele

Rakes of Kildare, The – Traditional Irish Jig arranged for Ukulele by Dennis McCorkle. A real crowd pleaser in Standard Notation and TAB.

Soleares – Traditional Flamenco composition form arranged for Ukulele by Dennis McCorkle in standard notation.

Summer Song (for Solo Finger-style Ukulele) – Original Finger Style Solo for Ukulele Solo by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Notation.

Mandolin

Rakes of Kildare, The – Traditional Irish Jig arranged for Mandolin by Dennis McCorkle. A real crowd pleaser in Standard Notation and TAB.

Miscellaneous Vocal Compositions

It’s Love Online the Worldwide Web – Original Country Vocal composition by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Lead Sheet Format.

My Guitar – Original Country Vocal composition by Dennis McCorkle in Standard Lead Sheet Format.

Where Go the Boats – Original Vocal composition by Dennis McCorkle adapted from A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson in Standard Lead Sheet Format.