This is a selection of 20 of the most popular Christmas Carols, arranged for woodwinds in a variety of keys; some with traditional harmonies, some more unusual. Perfect for busking on wintery evenings
Originally for clarinet and 3 basset horns. Mozart seems to have based the main theme of this piece on that of his famous Ave Verum Corpus.
This is an advanced, original arrangement of Meacham's classic, which incorporates a number of different and challenging styles. Every instrument gets a chance to shine, either by playing the tune, or by
This arrangement of the famous and charming Andante from Haydn's Symphony No. 94 is perfect for a mixed ability group. The simple tune is shared between the easier parts whilst the more advanced
A new setting of the classic Christmas piece. The tune is heard as a duet, trio, quartet, and quintet framed by rich harmonies and softly pealing bell passages.
This piece fuses the style and form of a Bach Prelude and Fugue with Jazz.
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
A selection of four of the most famous movements from Bizet's Carmen Suites - the stirring Toreador Song, the whirling Aragonaise, the sultry Habanera and the bassoon's
A larger than life, circus themed take on this favourite March, inspired by the sounds of the Wurlitzer fairground organ. After the rousing opening Fucik's themes are used to imply clowns and a flying
This lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds.
These four well known tunes all have a story to tell, and give early grade players the chance to tell the stories through the music. Cheeky harmonies express the mischievous "Rakes of Mallow" and contrast
These four traditional sea shanties have been carefully arranged for beginner flutes, in the call and response style of the original tunes. The songs let each part have a go at the solo verses, with
Full of dark humour, this piece tells the tragic story of an ill-fated Marionette, and the ensuing funeral procession. It does however feature lighter moments, including a passage which is labelled by
Something to get your fingers flying, this is an abridged version of Felix Mendelssohn's well-loved overture, also known as "Fingal's Cave."
A rustic arrangement of the French traditional carol, starting with bagpipe-style drones and the tune swapping between all three players.
This is perhaps Grieg's most famous composition, and comes from the first Peer Gynt Suite. It was originally a piece of incidental music to accompany the scene in Ibsen's play where Peer ventures