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"Suite Sax" for 2 Eb alto saxophones by Roger C. Vogel is a set of six character pieces: A Little Blues, Arioso, Afternoon Stroll, Invention, Barcarole, and Festivities. They evoke the contrasting moods of contemporary blues improvisation, a lyrical song, a leisurely afternoon walk, a contrapuntal invention, a Venetian boat song, and a lively party. The movements may be played individually, or in any grouping. The duration of each is approximately 2½ minutes and that of the overall work is 15 minutes without pauses. Two scores are provided. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo trumpet or horn by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all trumpet players to have in their repertoire. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo trombone, or euphonium, or bassoon by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all trombone, euphonium or bassoon players to have in their repertoire. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo saxophone (any) by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all saxophonists to have in their repertoire. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo oboe by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all oboists to have in their repertoire. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo flute by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all flutists to have in their repertoire. Learn More

"Solos for Celebrations and Remembrances" for solo clarinet by Roger C. Vogel is a collection of 12 short songs for special occasions: 2 for birthdays, 3 for weddings, 2 for remembrances, one for an anniversary, and one each for Irish, Jewish and Italian celebrations. This is a fun and practical “must” for all clarinetists to have in their repertoire. Learn More

TAKE TIME "Wisdom Woven into Five Lines" for medium voice and marimba by Roger C. Vogel. Wise thoughts may be expressed in short statements. Sister Maria Virginia Silvano, IHM has written a number of such thoughts in poems of 5 lines called “Cinquains.” Take Time consists of 5 songs: Take Time, Open Your Heart, Toot Not Your Horn Too Much, Cancelled Because of Snow, and Flowers. They may be sung individually or in small groups. A 4.5 octave marimba is perferred for this composition. Optional notes have been provided for performance on a 4.3 instrument.  Learn More

FRAGMENTS OF YOUR ANCIENT NAME “Five Meditations on the Divine” for high voice and flute by Roger C. Vogel. The 5 songs may be sung individually or in small groups. Alternate notes are indicated for a medium voice. Throughout different cultures the divine is experienced in many ways, and it is known by many names. FRAGMENTS OF YOUR ANCIENT NAME contains 5 inspirational responses to different aspects of the divine: "Morning Star", "Krishna", "Door", "Ocean of Joy", and "Lord of the Dance". Learn More

"Thoughts from a Cat" for voice, flute, and oboe (or chromatic harmonica) by Roger C. Vogel. (A clarinet/soprano sax part is included as an alternative to the harmonica.) This work was written in 2019 for Ellen Ritchey and Lisa Hanson Bartholow. The poems for the seven short songs were selected from “Darling, I Love You” by poet Daniel Ladinsky and Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell. They are a celebration of the sweet and essential places that animals hold in our lives and in our hearts. Learn More

A suite in 4 movements: Fandango, Siciliana, Basse Danse, and Saltarello. Learn More

The 3 witty movements were inspired by the composer’s observations of guitar students at the University of Georgia. "Late Afternoon on the Steps" depicts a guitarist warming up and practicing for a lesson. "Midnight Variations" represents a late-night improvisation, and "Monday Morning" alternates between the frantic panic of oversleeping and calm daydreaming. Learn More

This charming work reflects the hope radiating from the sun on a long Winter’s day. Learn More

This sparkling piece is festive and jubilant in character. It may be performed as a quartet or multiple flutes may be used on each part to create an effective flute choir work. Learn More

Composed for flutist Ronald Waln. The music is suggestive of the irresistible music produced the mythological Sirens, partly bird and partly human creatures. The flute is especially suited for this purpose since the Sirens were often depicted playing wind instruments as well as singing. The opening measures of the work feature in a prominent way the descending augmented second and semitones that were characteristic of the Ancient Greek chromatic scale. Learn More

Written for oboist Dwight Manning. It is a humorous setting of Laurence McKinney’s poem Oboe. The comical effect of the music and text is enhanced by theatrical gestures by the performers. These are suggested in the score at the appropriate time. For example, before the music commences, the performers are given the following direction: "Enter with great dignity. The oboist should try several reeds before choosing one while the singer becomes somewhat impatient." From that point on there is an amusing tension created between the performers with directions such as (to the singer), "glare at oboist." Or (to the oboist), "Lip down as much as possible, shrug shoulders and begin next phrase." This entertaining composition is a hit with all types of audiences. It is certainly a piece that should be in the repertoire of every oboist. The vocal range is from D below the treble staff, to Gb above the staff. (The Gb is used only one time.) Learn More

unaccompanied: Outings was written for the British bass trombonist Jonathan Warburton, who premiered the work on March 1, 2013 at St. Martin's in the Bullring in Birmingham, England. This accessible work is in two short, contrasting movements: Stroll, and Jaunt. Will works on tuba as well. Learn More

TAKING FLIGHT for solo vibraphone by Roger C. Vogel is a musical journey, one that begins slowly and gradually develops momentum to take wing and soar in the imagination. The opening ideas are elaborated and developed throughout. The music was in part inspired by the quote, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”- Plato Learn More

The atmosphere of a festive gathering with elegant and elaborate costumes is the inspiration for the six movements of this work. Featured are the dignity and regalness of an "Emperor" and a "Queen," the humor of a "Harlequin," the dignified progression of a "Promenade," the capriciousness in "Caprices" of unexpected words and actions by the guests, and the heroic excitement of a knight-errant in "Paladin." Score and parts are included. Learn More

Violin, Alto Saxophone and Piano: On the Wing for violin, alto sax and piano by Roger C. Vogel was written in 2013 and revised in 2017 for Rachel and Stephen Fischer. It was inspired by the thrill of flight, as well as that of being in motion, traveling, and being active. The intense energy of taking off, soaring, gliding, and diving is depicted in its musical gestures. The opening begins with ascending motives and progresses through contrasting sections that represent different aspects and emotions that are experienced in flight. As the work progresses these motives recur in various ways, with some surprises, until the final exhilarating coda. Cast in one movement of about 15 minutes in length, the violin, alto saxophone, and piano compete, complement, intertwine, and reflect on the musical ideas equally. Learn More