For the repertoire for the autumn where we are using IMSLP I have given the links to the orchestral parts below.
Edvard Grieg - Four Norwegian Dances Opus 35.
4 Norwegian Dances, Op.35 (Grieg, Edvard) - IMSLP
Delius 3 - Small Tone Poems - No 2 - Winter Night - Sleigh Ride.
3 Small Tone-Poems, RT VI∕7 (Delius, Frederick) - IMSLP
Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Suite Op 66a. We are playing Nos 2, 4 and 5
The Sleeping Beauty (suite), Op.66a (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr) - IMSLP
Alternatively you can go to the IMSLP website and look for the music using the instructions given below.
Instructions on using IMSLP
The IMSLP website is here IMSLP: Free Sheet Music PDF Download
It is free to download files but you may have a delay in the download of about 15 seconds. To avoid this you can enter your details and subscribe on either an annual or monthly basis. The subscription supports the development of the site and also allows you to listen to recordings. This costs $3.49 a month. From the main page go to Other and then Purchase membership.
To download your part follow the sequence below:
From the main page go to Scores and then Composers
Select a page from the alphabetical list that will include the composer’s surname
Then scroll down to see all the composers listed under that letter grouping and scroll through 200 at a time until you find the composer (check the first name is what you need e.g. Antonin Dvorak).
Scroll down and click on Compositions and then select the work you want a part for
Then under Sheet music select Parts
The first part shown is usually Flute 1 (or Piccolo) but if you then click just below this all of the available parts will appear and you can select the part you want.
Select your part and download and then save and print as you would normally.
If you have a transposing instrument but the part isn’t in the key you would like then if you scroll through the available parts you may be able to find a part that suits you.
If you have any difficulties please get in touch through thebeaconsorchestra@gmail.com and we will help.
Also please get in touch if you are unsure about which part you are playing.