Woodwind Quintets

This charming suite has three short movements, each with its own character. The suite bursts open with breathless energy. Seven Toes Down is modal, in 7/8 time, with people dancing in bare feet on

A Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme, each with its own

After a short introduction with melodic excerpts played in various voices, a verse of this famous carol is played. This moves to a wandering descant line before the grand finale.

Imagine the mood of an ancient people endlessly waiting for the appearance of a promised Messiah. In this setting, the score attempts to paint that sense of longing. Though the Veni Emmanuel tune was first

James Pierpont's 1857 "Jingle Bells" is subjected to certain stylistic variations, but a couple of the performers make various attempts at sabotage. There are clashes and crashes until discipline is

One of Stravinsky's most famous works arranged for woodwind quintet. Includes set of 5 parts and a score. 

This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune.  It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.

Since it's premier on December 18th, 1892 in the Imperial Marinsky Theater, The Nutcracker has grown enormously in popularity. For American ballet companies alone, it accounts for at least 40% of

This clever arrangement by James Christensen of the pop/jazz classic opens with finger snaps in the flute and oboe while the clarinet and bassoon begin the tune. The hornist gets to simulate the sound of a

In most cases a pixie might be described as a small, wispy, light-hearted creature prone to mischief and shenanigans. In that regard, Pixie Dance by Kevin Kaisershot is designed to be light and

Arranged by Carl Rath. Includes Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Fat Bottomed Girls, The March of the Black Queen, Radio Ga Ga, The Show Must Go On, Somebody to Love, and