Largely known for his very effective etudes, Mazas also wrote a huge amount of attractive works for various chamber ensembles.  This work written in the early nineteenth century originally  comes

Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was a highly respected musician in his day and somewhat of an entrepreneur eventually running a world famous publishing house in Paris in the early nineteenth century.  This work,

Mozart composed over thirty violin sonatas which were written over a period that basically spanned his life. Of the later sonatas, this is the only one that is entirely in a minor key.  It is

The lively allegro molto from Schubert's Sonatina Op. 137, no. 1. Originally composed for violin and piano, this familiar piece of solo literature has been arranged for

Pleyel was a highly esteemed musician in his day and somewhat of an entrepreneur eventually running a world famous publishing house in Paris in the early nineteenth century.  This work, originally

Albeniz wrote this piece originally for piano and it communicates all the brilliance and passion that one associates with Spanish music.  It alludes to an ancient legend in the bygone kingdom of

An interesting and out-of-the-box arrangement of everybody's favorite birthday song. After a brief whirlwind of an introduction, the work starts with a slower yet beguiling version of Happy

This arrangement, while faithful to the original work for three violins and basso continuo, includes an optional adaptation of the violin 3 part for viola, optional Grade 1 string parts, and an optional

It is generally accepted that Nicolo Paganini was the most extraordinary violinist who ever lived.  Indeed there are some works that only a few violinists in the world today can play.  This piece

Vivaldi wrote numerous concerti for a diverse range of instruments.  This was originally written for mandolin and strings. Some of the very ornate figurations have been slightly adapted whilst the

The whispering forest murmurs set the mood for this enchanting tone poem.  A noble theme of sweeping beauty leads to a faster section where another theme provides the material for a set of starkly

This rhapsodic work by Italian composer Vittorio Monti was dedicated to the glamorous French violinist Juliette Dantin. It captures the melancholic, sweet, dramatic and vibrant elements of Gypsy music, and

Originally written for wind ensemble and later arranged for pianoforte, these charming movements have been carefully placed to give the sense of a fully integrated work.  Indeed some elements of this

The legend of Excalibur is sure to fire the imaginations of young minds. The opening creates a sense of mystery and foreboding as King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, rises from the waters. A sword dance

The Gloria from the Latin Mass has inspired musicians for centuries as it strives to pay homage to God.  This work for orchestra and two part choir is joyous, energetic and eminently playable.  A

Get out the castanets; it's party time in Barcelona!  This work evokes all the fun and energy found in that marvelous city in Spain. The very catchy tunes are shared right around the ensemble - even

Finally, an arrangement for strings, percussion and voice of four of the most memorable Australian folk tunes that everyone can play and sing!  The vocal part may be sung by a soloist, unison choir or

Finally, an arrangement for full orchestra and voice of four of the most memorable Australian folk tunes that everyone can play and sing!  The vocal part may be sung by a soloist, unison choir or even

Desperate….agitated…..wild…..anxious…frenzied…..it’s FRANTIC!  This edgy work really packs a punch as it conjures up all sorts of emotions associated with

Greensleeves is a very old English melody that is well known to so many people.  This is an arrangement of the 1690 version which is a beautiful set of of variations possibly written for the viola da

The Emperor Zhou reigned in China around the ninth century BC during the period generally considered to be the genesis of the I Ching - a series of divination texts that can help interpret thoughts and

Smoke, flying sparks, crashing embers and burning heat are just some of the images that are brought to mind in this work. Players will enjoy the momentum of the constant 16th notes, the unbridled

Originally written for a string quintet, this marvelous work was also arranged by Boccherini for guitar and string quartet. Some performances even use castanets to enhance this manifestly Spanish work. It

For generations the words of the Irish Blessing with its reference to the land, our children and to the people who shape our lives, has inspired so many people.  This three movement work scored for