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1.7.16 was commissioned by The Hamilton Flute Band to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, and was premiered in St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry on 1st July 2016.

1.7.16 was commissioned by The Hamilton Flute Band to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, and was premiered in St Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry on 1st July 2016. This

This suite of 3 jazzy pieces is designed to make the quartet sound as rich and full as possible. "Pork Pie" is straight ahead swing, oozing with syncopation and reminiscent of the big bands and TV

These charming short pieces are taken from two books of pieces 19th century Belgian composer Cesar Franck wrote for the harmonium (an instrument similar to an organ, where the sound is produced as air

A flexible arrangement of this beautiful movement from the Serenade for Winds "Gran Partita". The piece features 3 solo lines and an accompanying ensemble, as listed, (minimum 8 players). A score

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.

Selected pieces from Tchaikovsky's Opus 39 for piano. Although the original collection is "for the Young" these are charming miniatures which make satisfying and enjoyable pieces for a fairly advanced

The first, and most famous movement from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik makes a charming and impressive concert piece for advanced flute trio or quartet.

A simplified and shortened version of the famous Vivaldi movement, ideal for concerts and weddings. At its full length it would suit a bride with a long aisle and a bit of composure time, but there are

A simplified and shortened version of the famous Vivaldi movement, ideal for concerts and weddings. At its full length it would suit a bride with a long aisle and a bit of composure time, but there are

The most varied movement of the three, this piece allows great contrast of colour, texture and articulation and each of the instruments has plenty to get their (chattering) teeth into!

The first movement from Concerto No. 4 in F minor "l'Inverno" for three flutes and alto. Vivaldi string music seems to work remarkably well on flutes, and there is real scope for exploring a variety of

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 exquisite Renaissance chanson is a true gem and was originally written for four Renaissance Flutes by Nicolas Gombert. It was first published by Pierre Attaingnant in Paris, 1533. Typical of many

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

This chirpy dance is one of Grieg's most famous pieces and comes from the first Peer Gynt suite. It features chromatic harmony, and is mostly staccato - a great workout for all the clarinets.

The most well known song from Faure's "Trois Melodies". This arrangement shares lyrical the tune between 2 flutes and alto, with the gentle accompanying quavers shared between the other players. Score and

This piece was inspired by the harmonies and rhythms of the Aragonaise from Bizet's Carmen - but they were turned into a jazz waltz for saxophones. It features a driving groove in the lower

A large and lively arrangement of the famous opening from Act 3 of Handel's Oratorio Solomon. The inclusion of two Piccolos as the piece progresses gives extra brightness and an organ-like quality

This piece fuses the style and form of a Bach Prelude and Fugue with Jazz.

This is a delicious piece, full of Italian charm and character, doubtlessly great fun to play, and packs a lot of punch in 5 minutes.

A charming and quirky collection of 4 contrasting pieces (Lyrical Waltz, Gavotte, Romance, and Waltz-Scherzo) taken from various orchestral and piano suites by Shostakovich.

Butterworth based The Banks of Green Willow on two folk song melodies that he noted in 1907 - "The Banks of Green Willow" and "Green Bushes". This lush textured Idyll is set here for advanced high