Music by Daniel Dorff


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ARRANGEMENTS AND EDITIONS

FLUTE/RECORDER

Concerto for Flute and String Quartet or Orchestra (Jerome Moross), arranged for Flute and Piano
Published by Sorom Editions (c/o Theodore Presser Company).

Kol Nidrei (Bruch) arranged for Flute and Piano 
Flute part adapted by Sir James Galway, piano reduction by Daniel Dorff.
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Morning Has Broken (Gaelic Hymn) for Flute and Harp 
New in 2005.

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Flute and Piano 
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Flute and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40523).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Flute and Guitar (includes Tab)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40928).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Recorder (Soprano or Tenor) and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40927).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Two Flutes and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40825).

Siciliano from Flute Sonata in Eb (Bach), arranged for Wind Trio
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40455).

Variations on "America" (Ives) arranged for Flute and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-41286).
Texas UIL Prescribed Music List for all-state audition repertoire.
"The arrangement is quite faithful to the Ives score, and Dorff expertly altered the articulations in Variations 1 and 3 to more closely resemble the sound that would have been created by the organ. The addition of these slurs improves the fluidity of the melodic line and assists the retention of smooth phrases that are closer to the original intention of Ives when he composed the work in 1891.
When teaching this piece, several key musical elements can be highlighted:
1. The student can be introduced to a genre of music that may be new for them via this arrangement of a standard work.
2. The student can become aware of the theme and variation technique in composition.
3. The student can experience changes in tonality with a firm footing in a well-known melody.
4. The student can experience meter changes as well as rhythmic alterations to the original melody.
5. The student can become aware of the compositional tools used by Ives as well as their relevance to music history and literature.
The piece is appropriate as a teaching piece with students at the upper-intermediate level and as a performance piece for students who are advanced.
--American Music Teacher, June-July 2007
, Alice M. Hammel

Wir Eilen, from Cantata 78 (Bach) arranged for Two Flutes and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40838).

OBOE

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Oboe and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40889).

CLARINET

Air on a G String
(Bach) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“A fine transcription for teaching baroque style, independence of parts, and expressivity.” — The Instrumentalist, May 1992.
Published by Kendor Music.

Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“This setting provides an excellent contest selection.” — The Instrumentalist, March 1993.
Published by Kendor Music.

Colonel Bogey March (Alford) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikowsky) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“We recommend you buy and use [this publication].” — BD Guide, January 1993.
Published by Kendor Music.

Funeral March of a Marionette (Gounod) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

Gymnopédie No.1 (Satie) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah” (Handel) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

My Bonny Lass (Morley) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Clarinet and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company, in prep.

Overture to “The Barber of Seville” (Rossini) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40847)

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Bb Clarinet and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40824).

Sarabande (Debussy) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40769).

Siciliano from Flute Sonata in Eb (Bach), arranged for Wind Trio
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40455).

Sleigh Ride (Troïka) from Lt. Kije (Prokofiev) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“... a lively contest or recital piece... ideal for high school players.” — The Instrumentalist, October 1992.
"We recommend you buy and use [this publication]." — BD Guide, January 1993.
Published by Kendor Music.

Spring Song from “Songs Without Words” (Mendelssohn) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
Published by Kendor Music.

Three Preludes from Op. 28 (Chopin) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)

Träumerei (Schumann) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“This arrangement... is excellent; a fine, musical contest work for high school clarinet ensembles.” — The Instrumentalist, May 1992.
“We recommend you buy and use [this publication].” — BD Guide, January 1993.
Published by Kendor Music.

Wachet Auf — Chorale Prelude from Cantata 140 (Bach) arranged for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bbs & Bass)
“Great material for solo and ensemble festival.” — The Instrumentalist, May 1992.
Published by Kendor Music; many other performances.

BASSOON

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Bassoon and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40918).

Siciliano from Flute Sonata in Eb (Bach), arranged for Wind Trio
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40455).

WIND QUINTET

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Wind Quintet
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40406).

SAXOPHONE

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company.
"Very useful and well done... playable by younger students and make excellent phrasing and intonation exercises."
      -- Susan Fancher, Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007 

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Bb Tenor or Soprano Saxophone and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40917).
"Very useful and well done... playable by younger students and make excellent phrasing and intonation exercises."
      -- Susan Fancher, Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007 

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40647).
"Very useful and well done... playable by younger students and make excellent phrasing and intonation exercises."
      -- Susan Fancher, Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007 

Pachelbel Canon arranged for AATB (or SATB) Saxophone Quartet
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-41221).
"Very useful and well done... These arrangements should be in the repertoire of any quartet that plays performances in churches, especially weddings. Of course, the music is also simply lovely. These arrangements are playable by younger students and make excellent phrasing and intonation exercises."
      -- Susan Fancher, Saxophone Journal, September/October 2007 

BRASS

American Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (Ellen Taaffe Zwilich), arranged for Trumpet and Piano Reduction
Published by Merion Music (Presser, 144-40259).

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Bb Trumpet and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Bb Trumpet and Piano
“The very best music ... of lasting value we recommend you buy, add to your library, and use as much as you can.” — BD Guide (Willwerth), January 1994.
“Great for junior high students, ... professionals will also find it a useful program piece.” — ITG Journal (Aleshevich), February 1994.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40649).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for 2 Bb Trumpets and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Euphonium and Piano
“Mr. Dorff's treatment of this composition is well done. The piano accompaniment and solo part blend well together. If an organist is available, try it with pipe organ. It works out great with that combination. I really like the fact that the piano accompaniment is transparent and not too busy.... Mr. Dorff did a good job in preserving the actual canon. The Canon would be a great study in phrasing and tone control, and if you were looking for music to play for a church service this would be a sure-fire selection. Mr. Dorff included good phrase and dynamic markings that help the performer. I think this arrangement will be enjoyable to performer and listener alike.” — T.U.B.A. Journal (Madeson), Fall 1993.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40660).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Horn and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40826).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Trombone and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40890).

Variations on "America" (Ives) arranged for Trumpet and Piano, Trumpet part edited by David Bilger
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

MIXED ENSEMBLE

Clair de Lune (Debussy), arranged for Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bass Trombone, Harp, Percussion, Violin, Cello, and Bass
Commissioned by Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association for 48+ Kinder Konzerts during the 2000-01 season.

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart), 1st movement theme arranged for Flute, A Clarinet, Trombone, Harp, Triangle, Violin, Cello, and Bass
Commissioned by Philadelphia Orchestra education department for "Next Step" concert series.

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Any 2 or 3 Melody Instruments (any key) and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Any 2 or 3 Melody Instruments (any key) and Bass Instrument
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

STRINGS

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (Ellen Taaffe Zwilich), arranged for Violin and Piano
Published by Merion Music, Inc. (144-40314).

Largo from “New World Symphony” (Dvorak) freely arranged for Violin and Vibraphone
Premiered by Diane Monroe and Florence Ierardi, August 6, 1993 at Cape May, NJ.

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Cello and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Ode to Joy (Beethoven) arranged for Violin and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40779).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Cello and Piano
“... very well presented by Daniel Dorff. It is an ideal performing piece as well as a fine teaching vehicle. The piano accompaniment is easily manageable by a third grade pianist.” — Carmel Violins, (Kline) 1994.
“This is a simple and effective arrangement of the Canon mainly using 1st position and occasionally 2nd to 4th positions, with modest bowing requirements and no fingering. The edition is nicely presented and should be useful additional material, popular to performer and listener alike.” — E.S.T.A., Spring 1995
“not too difficult, and with the canon incorporated into the accompaniment, gives scope for developing tone, different bowings, and style that a Grade 4 pupil would greatly appreciate.” – Music Teacher (UK), July 1995.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40723).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for String Quartet
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40926).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Viola and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40757).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Violin and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40648).

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Two Violins and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company, (114-40868)

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Violin, Cello, and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company, (114-41054)

Wir Eilen, from Cantata 78 (Bach) arranged for Two Violins and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40867).

GUITAR

Pachelbel Canon arranged for Flute and Guitar (includes Tab)
Published by Theodore Presser Company (114-40928).

PIANO

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (Ellen Taaffe Zwilich), arranged for Solo Piano with Piano Reduction
Published by Merion Music, Inc. (440-40015).

Piano Concerto No. 1 (Keith Emerson) arranged for Solo Piano with Piano Reduction
Published by Leadchoice Ltd. (distributed by Presser).

12 Preludes for the Intermediate Pianist (Scriabin)
Selected and edited, with biography.
“Highly recommended.” — Enoch Fraser Newsletter (England), January 1988.
“The selection is excellent... ” — South African Music Teacher, June 1988.
“There is much of value here.” — Clavier, January 1990.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (410-41271)

HARP

The Seasons, January-May (Tchaikowsky), arranged for Two Harps

Morning Has Broken (Gaelic Hymn) for Flute and Harp 
New in 2005.

VOICE/CHORUS

Alleluia ABC (Mozart) arranged for Soprano and Piano (or Orchestra)
Alleluia from "Exsultate, Jubilate" adapted to the alphabet.

Gregorian Chants for Christmas - modern edition with modern notation and historical notes
Published by Theodore Presser Company (312-41700).

Gregorian Chants for the Easter Season - modern edition with modern notation and historical notes
Published by Theodore Presser Company (312-41711).

Hamabe no Uta (Traditional Japanese folk song)
Prepared and translated English language edition.
Joint publication by Ongaku No Tomo Sha / Theodore Presser Company  

Magnificat (Gibbons) Practical edition for S.A.T.B. Chorus, with optional Piano or Organ.
“An excellent edition of this extraordinary work” — Choral Journal (Brown), December 1987.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (312-41489).

My Bonny Lass She Smileth (Morley) arranged for S.A.B. Chorus and Piano
Published by Theodore Presser Company (312-41575).

My Bonny Lass She Smileth (Morley) Practical edition for S.S.A.T.B. Chorus, a cappella.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (312-41492).

PERCUSSION

Largo from New World Symphony (Dvorak) freely arranged for Violin and Vibraphone
Premiered by Diane Monroe and Florence Ierardi, August 6, 1993 at Cape May, NJ.

BAND

Brahms’ Scherzo
from Piano Quintet in F Minor, arranged for Band
Performances include Goldman Memorial Band at Lincoln Center.
“Its martial character lends itself admirably to the wind band idiom.... Quite a tour-de-force lasting every second.... Good concert material.” — Winds (UK), Autumn 1988.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (115-40188)

Foshay Tower Washington Memorial March for Band (Sousa)
Edited and restored manuscript to create this march's first publication.
Edition premiered by the U.S. Marine Band, Baltimore & Washington D.C., April 6 & 7, 1988.
CD with Keith Brion conducting the Royal Artillery Band on the Naxos/Marco Polo label, in prep.
CD/Cassette by the Allentown Band, on the AMP label.
CD by the Takaoka (Japan) Commercial High School Band, on the Mark label.
“Sousa fans will be absolutely delighted with this most welcome addition to their collection.” — Winds, Spring 1989.
“Daniel Dorff is to be commended for his dedication to the arduous task of faithfully reconstructing this long lost Sousa march.” — The Louisiana Musician, May 1989.
“...it works well. Sousa aficionados will no doubt enjoy this one.”— BD Guide (Williamson), September 1988.
“All that you've read recently about this one is true. It's a great march.” — Pennsylvania Music Educators News, November 1988.
“What a delightful find...! Dorff has done an outstanding job... you will appreciate the full score and fine editing work of Mr. Dorff.” — North Dakota Music Educator, December 1989.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (115-40190).

Power and Glory (March of the Mitten Men) for Band (Sousa)
Modern band edition;
“I’m grateful for the skillful care you have taken with Power and Glory and for your wish to maintain the original intent.” — Keith Brion (Sousa scholar and conductor)
“... this one being of particular interest. Quite distinctive. You'll really like this one!” — BDGuide, September-October 1994.
“Daniel Dorff... has tastefully conformed to modern band scoring.... Daniel Dorff does encourage you to be creative in concert presentation of a march just as Sousa usually was.” — The Louisiana Musician, May 1994.
CD with Keith Brion conducting the Royal Artillery Band on the Naxos/Marco Polo label.
Published by Theodore Presser Company (115-40194).

ORCHESTRA

Diamonds (Lisa Loeb)
Orchestration created for Lisa Loeb’s performances.

Fools Like Me (Lisa Loeb)
Orchestration created for Lisa Loeb’s performances.

Hand-Me-Downs (Lisa Loeb)
Orchestration created for Lisa Loeb’s performances.

Snow Day (Lisa Loeb)
Orchestration created for Lisa Loeb’s performances.

Try (Lisa Loeb)
Orchestration created for Lisa Loeb’s performances.

last updated 9/17/05.