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Based on the Northumbrian song "Bonny at Morn", this large scale piece is scored for various flute ensembles. After a restless introduction, the tune is heard as a a slow air passed between the parts. This

Four movements from Bizet's best-known work, comprising the Toreador's Song, Aragonaise, Habanera and Les Dragons d'Alcala.

3 movements from Carmen for intermediate mixed wind trio, the flamboyant Toreador Song, the sultry Habanera and the martial Les Dragons d'Alcala.

The "Flower Duet" from Delibes' Opera Lakmé is  equally well known for its use in the British Airways advert and, more recently, in the film 50 Shades of Grey.

Bizet's seductive "Habanera," also used in the stairlift scene in the film Up!

"Resting by the fire in peace and contentment whilst outside the rain pours down." The warm legato tune is shared here between the flutes, accompanied by the raindrop motif in the other flutes.

Handel's beautiful soprano aria from his opera of 1711 Rinaldo, which translated means "Leave me to weep over my cruel fate".

Not dragons but soldiers, this march from Bizet's famous opera Carmen is arranged by A. Cooper for various double reed groups.

This trio was originally written for a host of angels.  Its delicate harmonies and gentle syncopation certainly have a spiritual feel while drama comes in the form of quietly insistent fugal phrases

This beautifully fluid aria comes from Act 2 of Mozart's rather spooky opera Don Giovanni, and is sung by Donna Elvira, complaining that Don Giovanni has betrayed her, but also pitying him. The

Mancini's gorgeous song in a dreamy close-harmony arrangement.

Three songs from the 1968 hit musical. In "Pick a Pocket or Two" the tune creeps furtively throughout the ensemble, "Where is Love?" shares the plaintive tune throughout the players, and "Food, Glorious

Out of the Shire pays homage to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It begins with a solo in the 3rd clarinet part in its rich, low register (in 3/4

Faure's Pavane has always enjoyed huge popularity. Here, the graceful theme meanders between all three players. 

A charming and well known miniature piece from the ballet "Sylvia".

Berlioz's beautiful carol from his oratorio, L'Enfance du Christ, depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to Jesus as the Holy family leave Bethlehem for Egypt.

Commonly known as Bach's Adagio, this arrangement refers back to Bach's original, with articulation and ornamentation left to the players' discretion.

This miniature is the skilfully crafted trio sung by Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado.

The bull-fighter's song from Bizet's hit opera Carmen, gives all the players a chance to wave their red capes.

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players!

Two well-loved folk songs sympathetically arranged for beginner woodwinds. In Scarborough Fair the tune is passed between the parts against a legato accompaniment; Early One Morning is

These two songs were made famous by Neapolitan tenor Enrico Caruso who sang them as encores at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the early 20th century. The love song 'O Sole Mio' translates as My