Donald’s first instrument was the piano. A hint to his extraordinary aptitude for this instrument may be found in the appearance of three demanding “Etudes” written at the age of about 15-16.

No. Title Bars Date Dedication Remarks
3 Etude Staccato (F minor) 92 Dec. 11th 1915 To J. O’Neil Vivace
4 Etude in Ab III 72 Feb. 1916   Allegro con animato
162   28     Short meditation
222 Green Pastures 57 April 1941    
223 Unto the Hills 26 March 1941  
262   18     Very short piano solo
263 The golden silence 39 June 1938 To Charisma Published privately: “Two preludes for piano”
263 The golden silence 39 June 1938 To Charisma
264 Woodland sorrow 35 June 1938 To Charisma  
265 Romance Heroique 90 June 1938 To Charisma Published privately: Copyright MCMXL by Donald Sprinck, 119 Valkyrie Rd. Westcliffe on Sea, Essex
268 Prelude 67      
269 Introduction & Finale       Major work, possibly incomplete
270 Variations on an original theme       Major work. Donald told DJW that “Charlie” Stanford helped him greatly when writing this work.
271 Bridal Song 52 October 1942  
272 The Ocean (Etude) 119 Margate, 1915 (facsimile) Original MS was retained by Donald’s sister (Margaret Woosnam) and lost on her death

Index of Compositions