Compositions

by Antti Nissilä

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Symphony orchestra

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Ongang FREE DOWNLOAD (score)

for large symphony orchestra 3242-4431-14-11-strings

commissioned and performed by Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra (John Storgårds, cond)

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All In Jollity FREE DOWNLOAD (score)

for small symphony orchestra 2222-2221-2-strings

first performance by Avanti (Magnus Lindberg, cond.)

(Sannäs workshop / Suvisoitto, Porvoo)

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Nautilus

for small symphony orchestra 2131-1221-14-1-strings

published by A-Minor Production

performed by Pori Sinfonietta (Jan Söderblom, cond.)

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Reunion 

for full orchestra - youth / amateur level

published by A-Minor Production

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Wind band & big band

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Acromania

for concert band - grade 3,5

Runner-up prize at the 2020 composing contest of SMP Press and Edition Peters

commissioned by Rauma Boys' Band
published by A-Minor Production

Listen on YouTube

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Cave Dance

for wind band - grade 4
published by A-Minor Production

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Fair Day
for violin and concert band - grade 4

2nd prize at Finnish Wind Band Association's composing contest
published by A-Minor Production

Listen on YouTube

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Finem lauda

concert march for wind band - grade 2

commissioned by wind band Puhallica
published by STM Music

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Gloriette

concert march for wind band - grade 2,5
published by Blosari Edition

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Homeground

for concert band - grade 3
commissioned by Valkeakoski Wind Band

published by STM Music

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Intrada ("Opening Gates") - grade 2,5

for wind band
published by STM Music

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Jungle Book Songs

for barytone voice and concert band - grade 4

lyrics by Rudyard Kipling
published by A-Minor Production

Morning Call

Song Against People

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King's Order  FREE DOWNLOAD

for wind band - grade 3

published by A-Minor Production

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Nordwärts

for wind band - grade 3

dedicated to Musikverein Jung St. Marien
published by STM Music

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On the Shores of Ruija

for wind band - grade 2,5

published by STM Music

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Promise

for wind band - grade 2,5

commissioned by Ikaalinen Youth Orchestra
published by STM Music

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Swarm

for wind band - grade 3
published by Blosari Edition

Listen on YouTube

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Total Rangers

for wind band - grade 2,5
published by Blosari Edition

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Tower on the Hill

for concert band - grade 3
published by A-Minor Production

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Waltzing Whale

for wind band- grade 3

published by STM Music

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Rhythm music for wind band /big band

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Casino Beach

for wind band - grade 3

commissioned by Ikaalinen Youth Orchestra

published by STM Music

Listen on YouTube

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Claim

for wind band - grade 2,5

commissioned by Outokumpu Wind Band
published by A-Minor Production

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First Round

for wind band - grade 2,5
published by Edition 7

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Flashback

for wind band - grade 2,5
published by STM Music

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Flying High

version for big band with vocals

lyrics by Turo Vartiainen

published by A-Minor Production

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Lost Magic

for wind band- grade 3
published by SPOL

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Nil Nil

for wind band- grade 2,5

digital publication under construction

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Toe Drops

for wind band- grade 2,5

published by STM Music

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Trumpet Flares (Trumpettilahkeet)

for wind band- grade 2,5
published by STM Music

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Whistle in the Dark

for wind band - grade 2,5
published by STM Music

 

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Junior band music

 

Dragon Hunt

for junior wind band- grade 2-
published by STM Music

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Hot Sand

for junior wind band- grade 2-
published by STM Music

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Jorpakon legenda

for beginning junior wind band - grade 1
published by STM Music 

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Just For Fun

for beginning junior wind band - grade 1,5
published by Blosari Edition

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No Man's Land

for junior wind band - grade 2-
published by STM Music

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Off Track

for junior wind band - grade 2-
published by A-Minor Production

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Prairie Wind (Preeriatuuli)

for beginning junior wind band- grade 1
published by STM Music

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Rhino Ride

for beginning junior wind band- grade 1
published by STM Music

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The McOgres Are Back (Örkendalien paluu)

for beginning junior wind band- grade 1
published by STM Music

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Torch Ballade (Soihtuballadi)

for junior wind band - grade 2-
published by STM Music

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Choir music

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Cantatas:

 

A Little Night Music

original version for SATB, strings and piano

commissioned by Pirkanpojat

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A Little Night Music

reduced version for SATB and piano

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3 Astronomical Intermezzi FREE DOWNLOAD

from A Little Night Music

How I Wonder 

Twelve Gates

Ball of Plasma

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Katoava aika

for mixed choir and orchestra

lyrics by Pia Perkiö

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Choir songs in classical style:

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Benedictio FREE DOWNLOAD!

for mixed choir 

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Flowers Preach

for treble choir

lyrics by Christina Rossetti

1st prize at Laulunuotta composition contest

published by SULASOL

Listen on YouTube

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Hiljainen Gloria

for mixed choir

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

commissioned by Vaskivuori Chamber Choir

published by SULASOL

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Kuu kalpea 

for mixed choir

lyrics by Eino Leino

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Kysymys 

for mixed choir

lyrics by Aaro Hellaakoski

published by SULASOL

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Nihil esse melius

for mixed choir 

lyrics from the Book of Ecclesiastes

published by SULASOL

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Magnificat

for mixed choir

published by SULASOL

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Sanctus

2018 version for barytone, mixed choir and piano quartet

published by A-Minor Production

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Sanctus  FREE DOWNLOAD!

2000 version (SATB a cappella)

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With the Dawn  FREE DOWNLOAD!

for mixed choir

lyrics by Thomas Caulfield Irwin

commissioned by chamber choir Camena

Listen on YouTube

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Choir songs in other genres:

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Aalto aallon jälkeen

for male choir (with comp)

lyrics by Timo Pusa

published by STM Music

 

Ei mahda kukaan tietää 

for mixed choir

lyrics by Turo Vartiainen

published by SULASO

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Kauvan kauvan

for male choir

lyrics by Eino Leino

commissioned by male choir Jussit

published by SULASOL

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Kolme laulua mieskuorolle

lyrics by Seija Kaipio

commissioned by Tuusula Male Choir

 

Laulajan laulu

for female choir

lyrics by Eino Leino

published by STM Music

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Metsän poika  FREE DOWNLOAD!

for mixed choir

lyrics by Aleksis Kivi

published by A-Minor Production

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Omenat putoaa 

for mixed choir

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

published by SULASOL

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Our Secret Melody 

for treble choir + opt. TB

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

commissioned by Sympaatti choir festival

published by SULASOL

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Semmoinen nautiskelija

for female choir (with comp)

lyrics by Timo Pusa / Antti Nissilä

published by STM Music

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Yölaulu

for female choir

lyrics by Eino Leino

published by STM Music

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Solo voice (classical, semi-classical)

(pop song lead sheets can be found here!)

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Jungle Book Songs

for barytone voice and concert band - grade 4

lyrics by Rudyard Kipling
published by A-Minor Production

Morning Call piano score FREE DOWNLOAD! 

Song Against People​

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Lagerkvist Songs

När du ler FREE DOWNLOAD! 

Du er visst lycklig

Ingenting får störa

Saliga väntan  FREE DOWNLOAD! 

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Still Songs

for middle range voice, piano and strings

The Artist FREE DOWNLOAD! 

lyrics by Walter Alexander Raleigh

for middle range voice and piano quartet
Listen on YouTube

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If Truth

lyrics by A.E. Housman

for middle range voice and piano quartet

Listen on YouTube

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When I Was in Love

lyrics by A.E. Housman

for middle range voice and piano quartet

Listen on YouTube

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Dina ögon FREE DOWNLOAD! 

lyrics by Kerstin Söderholm

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Magnificat  FREE DOWNLOAD! 

version for solo voice and piano/organ

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Pater Noster

for low or middle range voice and organ

Listen on YouTube

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Sanctus

2018 version for barytone, mixed choir and piano quartet

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Sanctus

2000 version for solo voice and piano (or organ)

High voice

MIddle range voice

Low voice

 

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Songs in Finnish:

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Matkalaulelmia
Kari Hotakaisen teksteihin

keskiäänelle, sellolle ja pianolle
(myös versio keskiäänelle, alttoviululle ja pianolle)

Mielipide

Retkimieli

Tätä menoa

Keskellä kesää, tammikuussa

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Lauluja Aaro Hellaakosken teksteihin

Kysymys  ILMAISNUOTTI ​

...ellet löytäisi mitään... 

Salomaa  ILMAISNUOTTI​

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Kysymys  ILMAISNUOTTI ​

(versio laululle ja kitaralle)

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Kaksi laulua Oiva Paloheimon teksteihin

Ilta ILMAISNUOTTI ​

Aamu

 

Hiihtotaivas

teksti Antti Nissilä

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Hiljainen Gloria

teksti Antti Nissilä

orkesteriversio

Kuuntele YouTubessa

pianosäestyksellinen versio

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Laulun lapsi

teksti Eino Leino

versio baritonille ja puupuhaltimille

pianoversio

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Opera

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Vieraat

chamber opera

libretto by Antti Nissilä

commissioned by Nurmes Christmas Music Festival

Listen on YouTube (excerpts)

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Pyhät seinät (Holy Walls)

chamber opera

libretto by Antti Nissilä

commissioned by the town of Ikaalinen

performed at Sata-Häme Soi Festival

Listen on YouTube (excerpts)

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Music for solo instruments /

Chamber music

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Aria

for string quartet (or string ensemble)

commissioned by Kari Koort

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Catch!

for violin and piano

commissioned by Ylä-Satakunta Music School

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Episode

for flute, harp and two percussionists

digital publication under construction

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Front Nine

for piano

dedicated to Janne Hovi

Listen on YouTube

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Gehet hin in Frieden  FREE DOWNLOAD!

for organ

dedicated to Mandi and Tuomo Lammi

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Intrada  FREE DOWNLOAD!

for organ

Listen on YouTube

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Rendezvous

for viola and cello

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Rumspringa

for accordion, percussion and strings

published by Finnish Accordion Institute

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Scena e cavatina FREE DOWNLOAD!

for alto saxophone and piano

dedicated to Juha-Matti Katajamäki

Listen on YouTube

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Space Between Us 

for viola and piano

for cello and piano

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Still

for cello and piano

published by A-Minor Production

Listen on YouTube

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Turn

for accordion, bass clarinet, marimba and strings

commissioned by CIA (Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes)

dedicated to Kimmo Mattila

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For young musicians

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Catch!

for violin and piano

commissioned by Ylä-Satakunta Music School

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Kankaanpää-sarja (Kankaanpää suite)

for small orchestra and vocals

commissioned by the town  of Kankaanpää

Kipinä

Kehäpäätelmä

Väräjää, väräjää FREE DOWNLOAD!

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Linnuntie

for youth string orchestra

commissioned by Pirkanmaan Jouset

Listen on YouTube

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Local Heroes 

version for trumpet and piano

version for alto sax and piano

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"..neither silver nor gold..."

for flute and guitar

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Off Track FREE DOWNLOAD!

version for trumpet and piano

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Ulapalla  FREE DOWNLOAD! (scan quality)

for 2 flutes and cello

commissioned by Belisa publishing

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Pop, jazz, childrens' songs etc.

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A Mere Affair of Weather?  FREE DOWNLOAD!

lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Comfort Food

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

Listen on YouTube

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In Foreign Lands

lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson

for vocal solo (or unison childrens' choir), piano and strings

Listen on YouTube

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Midnight Snack

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

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Our Secret Melody  FREE DOWNLOAD!

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

Listen on YouTube

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Sanctus (lead sheet) FREE DOWNLOAD!

(for classical versions, see solo voice or choirs)

Listen on YouTube

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Slowly Sliding December Days

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

Listen on YouTube

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There's a Secret FREE DOWNLOAD!

lyrics by Antti Nissilä

Listen on YouTube

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More to come..

 

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Suomenkielisiä pop-lauluja ja laulelmia

(pop songs in Finnish)

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Haaveet vaihtua voi haavoihin   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Halki taivaan   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

(suomenkielinen versio laulusta There's a Secret)

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Kehtolaulu ("Yön kukkamaa")   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Pia Perkiö

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Mustavalkoinen   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Omenat putoaa   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Pisaroita   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

2020 versio

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Pisaroita   ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

2001 versio

Kuuntele YouTubessa

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Taivun tahtoon tuulien ILMAISNUOTTI 

san. Antti Nissilä

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Vuodenajat ILMAISNUOTTI  (skannauslaatu)

(lastenlaulu, san. Pia Perkiö)

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Lauluja musiikkinäytelmään Supan Tomppa

tekstit Timo Pusa, Antti Nissilä & Raija-Sinikka Rantala

tilaaja: Kotkan kaupunginteatteri

(nuotteja ja soivia näytteitä tulossa)

 

Kairo

 

Aalto aallon jälkeen

version mieskuorolle kustantanut STM

 

Sinappi valuu

 

Kun sade hiipii maahan ILMAISNUOTTI

 

Tummana tulee ilta ILMAISNUOTTI 
Kuuntele YouTubessa

 

Nyrkkeilypallo

 

Tasan yö

 

Semmoinen nautiskelija

version naiskuorolle kustantanut STM

 

Supatus

 

Nokka irtoaa ja pyrstö tarttuu

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