Natalie Draper
selected works published by ELSEWAYS MEDIA
www.nataliedraper.net
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Three Soliloquies
Guitar solo
Catalog #EMSP-23006
Duration: ca. 16 minutes
Three Soliloquies presents a set of mediative explorations on the character of the solo guitar. Moving between moods of atmospheric rubato and pulsating restlessness, these solo showpieces reflect the unique and uncertain spirit of the time of their compositions, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally written for guitarist Kenneth Meyer.
Difficulty level: Advanced. Score preview in video below.
I have a bird in spring
SATB Choir a cappella
Catalog #EMSP-23008
Duration: ca. 3 minutes 45 seconds
A setting of the poem by Emily Dickinson. I have a bird in spring deals thematically with loss and return, trust and independence, and the cyclical nature of life. The work is cast in shimmering harmonies that move between stability and ambiguity.
Difficulty: Advanced. Score preview in video below.
Until there is nothing left
Piano solo
Catalog #EMSP-24007
Duration: ca. 5 minutes 30 seconds
A haunting, meditative reflection on environmental devastation. Until there is nothing left features expressive, dramatic gestures moving in intricately crafted, shifting textures. A compelling, urgent musical commentary cast as a stirring soliloquy for solo piano.
Difficulty: Advanced. Score preview in video below.
Pattern Dances
Organ solo
Catalog #EMSP-23009
Duration: ca. 15 minutes
A suite of five movements for solo organ, with evocative titles that capture the physicality and kinesis of the musical gestures: "Pulse"; "Breathe"; "Glide"; "Tiptoe"; "Spin". Originally composed for performance on a Baroque organ, this virtuosic exploration of developmental musical processes allows for flexibility in performance on a variety of organs.
Difficulty level: advanced. Score preview in video below.
Three Meditations for Organ
Organ solo
Catalog #EMSP-23007
Duration: ca. 10 minutes
In this work, each movement evokes an abstract memorial to aspects of a church service. The movement titles ("Alleluia"; "Prayer"; "Amen") reflect the individual spirit of each reflection; together they form a stirring, contemplative tribute to prayer. Originally written for organist Anne Laver.
Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in video below.
Out of the Depths
Trombone and Organ
Catalog #EMSP-24002
Duration: ca. 6 minutes
An evocative, bluesy work which explores the expressive capabilities of the trombone. Extended instrumental techniques and "waves" of texture are featured in this uniquely colorful and and sonically exciting duet. This work premiered at the American Guild of Organists Conference in San Francisco, CA in July 2024.
Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in PDF viewer below.
Spiraling, Falling Objects
Piano solo
Catalog #EMSP-25001
Duration: ca. 6 minutes
An abstract, cascading meditation on grief. Spiraling, Falling Objects features dramatic explorations of register and gesture. The work's autobiographical voice shifts from crystalline, fragile voicings to relentless, angry repetitions that culminate into gentle, open moments of reflection.
Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in PDF viewer below.
Interlaced
Violin and Organ
Catalog #EMSP-26001
Duration: ca. 6 minutes 45 seconds
A thrilling textural exploration for violin and organ. Interlaced highlights a blending interplay of sonics and textures within commanding, virtuosic passages for each player. This is the title track from the 2026 Acis Productions release featuring works written by composer Draper in collaboration with organist Anne Laver (listen to the recording below).
Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in PDF viewer below.
Cloths of Heaven
Soprano solo, SATB choir and Organ
Catalog #EMSP-26003
Duration: ca. 4 minutes 15 seconds
A setting of the poem Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by William Butler Yeats. This work explores themes of love, hope, generosity, fragility, trust, and humility. Cloths of Heaven includes sophisticated musical effects for both choir and organ. Featured on Draper's 2026 Acis Productions release "Interlaced: Music for Organ, et al." in collaboration with organist Anne Laver (listen to the recording below).
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Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in PDF viewer below.
Energy and Light
Wind Ensemble
Catalog #EMSP-24006
Duration: ca. 5 minutes 15 seconds
Written in tribute to the victims of PanAm Flight 103, Energy and Light explores kaleidoscopic colors and bursts of rhythmic vitality.
Each section of the wind ensemble is uniquely featured in this work, which moves from an rambunctious opening to a warm, culminating chorale–from energy to light. Commissioned by the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble and released in 2024 on Navona Records "Angels Rising - Music of Remembrance And Light."
Difficulty: advanced. Score preview in PDF viewer below.
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