AVAILABLE SINCE 2022
SPECIAL CONTEMPORARY PIANO PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
Piano works by Christopher Norton
CHRISTOPHER NORTON BIOGRAPHY
Composer, arranger, and teacher, Christopher Norton is universally regarded as the leader in his field. Born in 1953, he is a New Zealand-born, now Canadian-based composer.
His long and fruitful association with Boosey & Hawkes has resulted in the world-famous Microjazz series, the Preludes for piano, 2 Concert Collections for piano and, with his wife Wendy, 30 Micromusicals.
In 2005 he wrote Connections for Piano for the RCM. The series is now owned by Christopher and published by his own company, www.80dayspublishing.com. In 2006 he wrote American Popular Piano for Novus Via Publications.
Christopher is in high demand for his unique and creative presentations, both live and on line. He offers sessions ranging from improvisation coaching for private teachers to adjudicating non-competitive piano festivals with literally thousands of student entries; from offering personal, intensive master class sessions at all levels to lectures in advanced composition. Everywhere he goes, his fresh and uplifting approach to music never fails to inspire and enlighten all who attend.
In the last 5 years, Christopher has written a series of concert works A very well received Jazz Piano Sonata, an Italian Suite for 2 Pianos, a Turkish-Anatolian Suite for 2 pianos and an Idaho Suite for solo piano are among the many new publications from 80dayspublishing.
Christopher now lives, with his wife, another published composer, in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
REPERTOIRE SELECTION
(The repertoire in this list has been recommended by composer and honorary advisor of North American Virtuoso International Music Competition Prof. Christopher Norton)
PRE-JUNIOR CATEGORY
1. Bluebottle (Connections Preparatory)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Audio: https://www.dropbox.com/s/52bw2id8nn11w8u/Bluebottle.mp3?dl=0
2. Ragtime (Microjazz Collection 1)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/mnSgS50g3g8
3. Drifting (The Final Frontier)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Audio: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/eXYKfCnnPvk1PjbD9
4. Struttin' (Microjazz collection 1)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/yxhCqhJeZog
5. Country Boy (Connections Preparatory)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://youtu.be/82flUhhr0CI
JUNIOR CATEGORY
1. Intercity Stomp (Microjazz Collection 2)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/j-YLcCuwnVE
2. Oriental Flower (Microstyles Collection)
Score available from: www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/aDJcxonXlM8
3. In The Spirit (Connections 4)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://youtu.be/15A1sDVSZtE
4. Scamp (Connections 5)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://youtu.be/36c0edU55x8
YOUTH CATEGORY
1. A day like today (Microjazz Collection 4)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/8856GiMRnUw
2. On the other hand (Bright and Bluesy)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://youtu.be/KSKq1CVbfMs
3. Farmyard Blues (Microjazz Collection 3)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/7b6UxKSlrhE
4. A Brief Tango (Microjazz Collection 3)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgk1ZhQ1StM
5. Pop Bossa (Latin Preludes Collection)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Audio: https://soundcloud.com/nortonchristopher/01-pop-bossa-composer
6. Hungarian Stomp (Microjazz collection 3)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDxsO9yAMFU
COLLEGIATE CATEGORY
1. Jingo (Rock Preludes Collection)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/nlFN_jj-qv8
2. Toe-tappin’ (Microjazz Collection 5)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://youtu.be/mgP4uBLxlHw
3. Righteous Ragtime (Connections 10)
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://youtu.be/DyAmyPpPvn4
4. Corrente (Connections 10)
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JS7FX_yYiA
5. Second movement of the Jazz Piano Sonata
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nUj8CtoKW8
6. Gao shan liu shui (High Mountains and Flowing Water) from Eastern Preludes
Score available from www.christophernorton.com
Audio: https://open.spotify.com/track/6fLAvYhJM2TE6se1cA2snv?si=61Nja6knR2K6VsPHXBX5mg
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
1. Jazz Piano Sonata 1st movement
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com Audio...https://soundcloud.com/nortonchristopher/christopher-norton-piano?si=331e06fb732d4591b37d6afbbcee2737&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharin
2. Jazz Piano Sonata 3rd movement
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com Video: level...https://soundcloud.com/nortonchristopher/christopher-norton-piano?si=331e06fb732d4591b37d6afbbcee2737&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharin Start at 7.56
3. “C” me later no 1 from Idaho Suite
Score available from www.debrawanless.com (Canada) or www.80dayspublishing.com
Video: https://fb.watch/aPHCoO53Ur
IMPORTANT:
1. To be eligible for this category, only repertoire by Prof. Christopher Norton will be accepted.
Should participants wish to play any other pieces by Prof. Christopher Norton that is not listed on this page, please contact us for the prior approval of level. Pieces by Prof. Christopher Norton in ABRSM and RCM examination series can be accepted.
2. Participants may submit multiple entries for this category.
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