Althea's compositions have so far focused entirely on recital, chamber, choral & pedagogical music.
Recital music consists both of pedagogical works from Initial to Grade 5; and advanced and professional-level recital pieces from Grade 7 to Licentiate standard.
Choral music consists, so far, of two experimental SATB motets, of which Bethlehem Ephrathah is one.
There are also a number of arrangements of recital music by historical composers of African descent. Please see below, for further information.
Recital music consists both of pedagogical works from Initial to Grade 5; and advanced and professional-level recital pieces from Grade 7 to Licentiate standard.
Choral music consists, so far, of two experimental SATB motets, of which Bethlehem Ephrathah is one.
There are also a number of arrangements of recital music by historical composers of African descent. Please see below, for further information.
Commissions
2020 - Rainbow's End ABRSM Grade 1 Clarinet List B:3
2021 - Rievaulx - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form for Reed Quartet, with Bells
2022 - Byzantion I - Hagia Sophia International Double Reed Society Conference Commissioning Grant Winner
2022 -Solos for the Student Horn Player... New Horn Music Project, USA
2022 - La Catedral de Sevilla - un Estudio en la Memoria for Oboe Quartet (Oboe** & String Trio) with Aluphone Bell - **Multi-instrumental woodwind part
2022 - Confidential commission, scheduled for publication in 2023
2020 - Rainbow's End ABRSM Grade 1 Clarinet List B:3
2021 - Rievaulx - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form for Reed Quartet, with Bells
2022 - Byzantion I - Hagia Sophia International Double Reed Society Conference Commissioning Grant Winner
2022 -Solos for the Student Horn Player... New Horn Music Project, USA
2022 - La Catedral de Sevilla - un Estudio en la Memoria for Oboe Quartet (Oboe** & String Trio) with Aluphone Bell - **Multi-instrumental woodwind part
2022 - Confidential commission, scheduled for publication in 2023
Composition Competitions
Bethlehem Ephrathah was one of twelve prizewinning compositions in the 2019 Ora Singers Christmas Gift Competition.
Bethlehem Ephrathah was one of twelve prizewinning compositions in the 2019 Ora Singers Christmas Gift Competition.
List of Recital & Chamber Works, by Instrument
Please see the Sections below for Further Information about Each Piece; Links; & Feature Pages
Please see the Sections below for Further Information about Each Piece; Links; & Feature Pages
BASSOON
- Byzantion I - Hagia Sophia
- The Church at Errislannan
- The Door of No Return
- Fantasia Dodecaphonica
- On Walmer Beach (Avail. Fall 2023)
- Rievaulx - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form
CELLO
- The Church at Errislannan
- The Door of No Return
- Seville Cathedral - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form
CLARINET FAMILY
CLARINET in Bb
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CLARINET in A
BASSET HORN & BASS CLARINET
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FLUTE
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OBOE FAMILY
OBOE
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OBOE D'AMORE
COR ANGLAIS/ENGLISH HORN
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BASS OBOE
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PERCUSSION
(ALUPHONE/TUBULAR BELLS)
(ALUPHONE/TUBULAR BELLS)
- Rievaulx - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form
- Seville Cathedral - A Study in Memory, in Arch Form
PIANO (COLLABORATIVE)
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PIANO (SOLO)
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RECORDER FAMILY
DESCANT (SOPRANO)
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ALTO (TREBLE) RECORDER
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TENOR RECORDER
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SAXOPHONE FAMILY
SOPRANO
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ALTO
TENOR
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BARITONE
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VIOLA
- Blue Sahara Crossing
- The Lost Tribe
- Seville Cathedral - A Study in Memory (Available Fall 2023)
- Troparion
VIOLIN
- Blue Sahara Crossing
- The Church at Errislannan
- Deep River
- Fantasia Dodecaphonica
- The New Chevalier Sonata
- Seville Cathedral - Study in Memory (Available Fall 2023)
- Troparion
Professional Recital Music
The Church at Errislannan (2018) for solo instrument (Oboe, Recorder, Saxophone, Bassoon, Violin) & Piano (encore piece) Dur: 1.25 mins - https://youtu.be/wmi3PR-FQ9Q; https://youtu.be/8BSh7uF03CM
Dahomey Passacaglia - an arrangement of Dahomey from The Door of No Return with a key change, for instruments such as the Alto Recorder & Flute
The Door of No Return (2020-21) for Solo Instrument & Piano (Bassoon/Cello/Clarinet/Oboe/Soprano Saxophone scores currently available) Dur: 13 mins https://youtu.be/QQRuAjXVcok from 11:55; youtu.be/dyHWnSvmwk0
Ego Flos Campi (2017-18) for Modern Alto Recorder with E-foot (or Flute/Oboe) & Piano Dur: 6.5 mins - Programme Notes
Fantasia Dodecaphonica sopra Amarilli mia bella for Solo Instrument (Dur: 6.5 mins) (Scores are currently available for Oboe/Violin/Modern Soprano Recorder with B extension; Flute or Alto Recorder with E extension; Alto Saxophone; Bassoon)
Troparion (2018) Dur: 3.25 mins
in B minor for Oboe & Piano
in Eb minor for Modern Alto Recorder or Flute/Oboe d'amore or Clarinet in A/Alto Saxophone & Piano
in D minor for Violin/Viola/Bb Clarinet/Cor anglais & Piano
Soyuz Departing (2017) for Solo Piano Dur: 3 mins - https://youtu.be/bnYgaKB5EL4
Dahomey Passacaglia - an arrangement of Dahomey from The Door of No Return with a key change, for instruments such as the Alto Recorder & Flute
The Door of No Return (2020-21) for Solo Instrument & Piano (Bassoon/Cello/Clarinet/Oboe/Soprano Saxophone scores currently available) Dur: 13 mins https://youtu.be/QQRuAjXVcok from 11:55; youtu.be/dyHWnSvmwk0
Ego Flos Campi (2017-18) for Modern Alto Recorder with E-foot (or Flute/Oboe) & Piano Dur: 6.5 mins - Programme Notes
Fantasia Dodecaphonica sopra Amarilli mia bella for Solo Instrument (Dur: 6.5 mins) (Scores are currently available for Oboe/Violin/Modern Soprano Recorder with B extension; Flute or Alto Recorder with E extension; Alto Saxophone; Bassoon)
Troparion (2018) Dur: 3.25 mins
in B minor for Oboe & Piano
in Eb minor for Modern Alto Recorder or Flute/Oboe d'amore or Clarinet in A/Alto Saxophone & Piano
in D minor for Violin/Viola/Bb Clarinet/Cor anglais & Piano
Soyuz Departing (2017) for Solo Piano Dur: 3 mins - https://youtu.be/bnYgaKB5EL4
Transcriptions and Arrangements
Deep River by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) - A new transcription from the original Opus 59 piano score, for Solo Instrument & Piano (Oboe/Flute/Violin) Dur: 5 mins Deep River
The Deep River Sonata by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) - A new sonata for Oboe & Piano, comprising four melodies from the original Opus 59 piano score Dur: 10 mins
The New Chevalier Sonata c.1799/2022 by Joseph Bologne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) & Althea Talbot-Howard (b.1966) Dur: 11 mins
A re-worked & re-voiced new presentation of the original Sonata for the Harp with obbligato Flute for Solo Instrument & Piano (Oboe, Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, Violin or Alto Recorder )
The Deep River Sonata by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) - A new sonata for Oboe & Piano, comprising four melodies from the original Opus 59 piano score Dur: 10 mins
The New Chevalier Sonata c.1799/2022 by Joseph Bologne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) & Althea Talbot-Howard (b.1966) Dur: 11 mins
A re-worked & re-voiced new presentation of the original Sonata for the Harp with obbligato Flute for Solo Instrument & Piano (Oboe, Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, Violin or Alto Recorder )
Professional Chamber Music
Blue Sahara Crossing & The Lost Tribe - for Oboe*, Viola*** & Piano (dur: 10 mins) *(or Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute with B-foot or Violin) https://youtu.be/hz2UiJ7c3JA; https://youtu.be/owNDQHeBVi0 ***Violin
Byzantion I - Hagia Sophia - for Cor anglais, Bassoon & Piano (dur: 4.5 mins) - Programme Notes
Rievaulx, A Study in Memory - in Arch Form for Reed Quartet with Bells (Double-reeds, Clarinets or Saxes with Aluphone or Tubular Bells) (Dur: 6 mins)
Blue Sahara Crossing & The Lost Tribe - for Oboe*, Viola*** & Piano (dur: 10 mins) *(or Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute with B-foot or Violin) https://youtu.be/hz2UiJ7c3JA; https://youtu.be/owNDQHeBVi0 ***Violin
Byzantion I - Hagia Sophia - for Cor anglais, Bassoon & Piano (dur: 4.5 mins) - Programme Notes
Rievaulx, A Study in Memory - in Arch Form for Reed Quartet with Bells (Double-reeds, Clarinets or Saxes with Aluphone or Tubular Bells) (Dur: 6 mins)
SATB Choir
Bethlehem Ephrathah (Dur: 3 mins) - Christmas & Epiphany - Latin & English
The Crimson Robe (Dur: 6.5 mins) - Easter & Christ the King - Latin, Greek & English
Bethlehem Ephrathah (Dur: 3 mins) - Christmas & Epiphany - Latin & English
The Crimson Robe (Dur: 6.5 mins) - Easter & Christ the King - Latin, Greek & English