Wm. A. May sheet music and scores

This collection reflects catalog attributions. Biographical information and attributions have not been independently researched.

TuneViva holds 9 scores under Wm. A. May, and the catalogue does not record a reliable biography for this name. The collection is classical repertoire, so this page describes the scores themselves rather than the person behind them. The scores run to about 3 minutes and 2,733 notated notes. 5 carry lyrics and 1 sit at the easiest complexity index.

Frequently opened titles include Scatter germs of the Beautiful - Wm. A. May, By and by, the path shall brighten - Wm. A. May and A great Rock stands in the barren land - Wm. A. May. Every score can be previewed, transposed and downloaded as PDF, with MusicXML and MIDI where the file provides them.

About Wm. A. May

TuneViva holds 9 scores under Wm. A. May, and the catalogue does not record a reliable biography for this name. The collection is classical repertoire, so this page describes the scores themselves rather than the person behind them.

The collection runs to about 3 minutes and 2,733 notated notes. 1 entries sit at complexity index 0, 5 at index 1 and 3 at index 2. 5 scores include lyrics, so the set is useful to singers as well as instrumentalists.

Because the catalogue preserves the original file titles, duplicate spellings and appended composer names are common. Check the scoring before you print, and use the related links to move between composers in the same genre. The works below are the most-viewed entries in this group. Every entry can be previewed in the browser, transposed into a comfortable key and downloaded as a PDF. MusicXML and MIDI files are available where the uploader provided them, and the score view is rendered from the notation file. The catalogue records duration, note count, track count and complexity for each file, so settings can be compared before opening them. Titles are preserved as uploaded, so the same piece may appear under more than one spelling or with the composer's name appended.

Listening and playing notes

These are vocal scores: expect underlaid text, short phrases and refrains that repeat. Keep the words clear and let the accompaniment support rather than cover the voices. The collection runs to about 3 minutes, so most individual pieces are short. Check the scoring named on the file before printing. The complexity index is a rough proxy for notation density, not a formal grade.

Selected scores

  1. Scatter germs of the Beautiful

    14 views; complexity index 2; roughly 0.2 minutes long.

  2. By and by, the path shall brighten

    6 views; complexity index 1; about 0.7 minutes.

  3. A great Rock stands in the barren land

    A classical repertoire piece with 5 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.7 minutes.

  4. Upon my heart I find a stain

    A classical repertoire piece with 4 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.6 minutes.

  5. In the service of the Savior

    2 views; complexity index 2; about 0.3 minutes.

  6. Christ, the Lord, on this lonely earth

    A classical repertoire piece with 2 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.1 minutes.

Questions about Wm. A. May

How many Wm. A. May scores are on TuneViva?

There are 9 scores, running to about 3 minutes of music and 2,733 notated notes.

Can I download these scores as PDFs?

Yes. Every entry can be previewed, transposed and downloaded; PDF is standard, with MusicXML and MIDI where the file provides them.

Are the scores public domain?

The catalogue lists them as public domain or CC0. Check the individual file before republishing.

What is the most-viewed Wm. A. May score?

Scatter germs of the Beautiful - Wm. A. May, with 14 views.

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Catalog editions and arrangements attributed to Wm. A. May.

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