Catalog System
Numbering
I
started cataloging my pieces in 1990, to maintain some semblance of order in the
accumulating sheets of manuscript paper. I started with JSD-1 and am now
past JSD-300 and have my sights set on JSD-500. In the listings on this site, I
give the catalog number with each title for two reasons: first, to reduce
chances of error if you ask me for a certain piece and, second, so you have some
idea as to whether this is an earlier or later composition.
For many years I used the MusicProse notation software, a baby brother to
Finale. This produced good basic notation which I sometimes marked up by hand,
although the result is quite readable. Now I use Sibelius 2, since this is
the program my publisher uses. The quality of the output is excellent.
I’ll let you be the judge about the quality of the music.
Difficulty
Rating
Where
no rating is given, pieces are of intermediate standard, within the capability
of a competent musician or choir. Some pieces marked "easy"
are
sight-readable for trained musicians, or are useful for teaching purposes.
Pieces described as "advanced"
have been written for professional musicians and
require mastery of instrument or voice.
If in doubt, e-mail me at:
with any questions. Please put the word "music" in the subject field, to help me screen out junk mail.