WBB006a: This rousing march from Beethoven's 'The Ruins of Athens' is scored for anything from 3 to 300 players of mixed abilities. With optional parts for cor anglais, contrabassoon, screamer oboe (like a screamer trumpet!) and percussion, it's the ultimate flexible arrangement for massed double-reeds! Oboe 1 and 2 parts without grace notes, and parts for mini-bassoon and tenoroon are also included.

* Parts also available for Piccoloboe, Oboe d'Amore and Bass Oboe - please email for details*

Grading: E-A+
Duration: 2'00 
Scoring: Double Reed Band 

WBB006: Smaller versions of Beethoven March from 'The Ruins of Athens', scored for 2 oboes and bassoon with additional easier parts for an oboe and bassoon, and the optional percussion.

WBB006b: Grading: E-A (with grace notes)
WBB006c: Grading: E-I (no grace notes)
Duration: 2'00 
Scoring: 2 or more Oboes, 1 or more bassoons 

WBB001a:  One of the most famous numbers from Bizet's opera, arranged for 2 oboes and 2 bassoons of a similar standard.

Grading: I
Duration: 2'41
Scoring: 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons 

WBB001b:  A chance to show off the bassoons in this movement from Bizet's well-loved opera. Scored for 2 oboes and 2 bassoons of grade V/VI standard plus an optional easier oboe part.

Grading: I
Duration: 1'07
Scoring: 2+ Oboes, 2 Bassoons 

WBB001c:  Bizet's seductive Habanera, also used in the stairlift scene in the film "Up", arranged for 3 oboes (2 intermediate, 1 easier) and 2 bassoons.

Grading: I  
Duration: 1'12
Scoring: 3 Oboes, 2 Bassoons 

*Sorry - temporarily unavailable due to unprecedented demand!*

This arrangement of White Christmas has hidden carols in the inner parts for the audience to spot, and comes in three versions. The oboe parts remain the same for each version (about grade 2-3), with an equally graded bassoon, or a jazzier bass part for a more advanced player or teacher.

WBB007a: 3 easy/intermediate oboes and intermediate/advanced bassoon
WBB007b: 3 easy/intermediate oboes and easy/intermediate bassoon
WBB007c: 3 easy/intermediate oboes and intermediate/advanced cor anglais

Duration: 1'26
Please note: Available in Europe only for copyright reasons.

WBG004:  A charming early work by Gershwin assisted by Will Donaldson for 2 oboes, cor anglais and 2 bassoons. Would suit massed double reeds. 

Grading: A
Duration: 3'21
Scoring: 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais, 2 Bassoons 

Made famous by Danny Kaye in the film of Hans Christian Andersen, this timeless classic arranged for oboes, cor anglais or bassoon, and duck calls (or spare reeds!) has lots of dramatic potential. Great fun for all the players (intermediate with slightly easier oboe 3 & 4 parts).

WBL001a: 4 Oboes and Cor Anglais
WBL001b: 4 Oboes and Bassoon 

Grading: I
Duration: 2'50 

Please note: Available in UK only for copyright reasons.

WBM001: A lovely festive gift from Flutets arranger Mel, this cosy version of the Christmas favourite from "Meet me in St. Louis" sounds gorgeous for 3 oboes and cor anglais.

Grading: A
Duration: 1'45 
Scoring: 3 Oboes, Cor Anglais

 Not available in Australia for copyright reasons

This lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds. Versions for oboes and bassoon or 4 oboes.

WBP001a: 3 Oboes and bassoon/ mini-bassoon/ tenoroon
WBP001b: 4 Oboes

Grading: E
Duration: 1'12 

WBQ010:   Freddie Mercury's jazzy classic, arranged for 3 oboes, cor anglais and 2 bassoons, the 1st oboe getting the role of epic guitarist Brian May. A real showstopper! Also available as an oboe trio (see Mallard Music page).

Grading: I-A+
Duration: 2' 34 
Scoring: 3 Oboes, Cor Anglais, 2 Bassoons

Please note: Available in Europe only for copyright reasons.

WBT005: A slightly easier version of the famous dance from Swan Lake, with simplified rhythms and a choice of bassoon or cor anglais part (we'll send you both!). The original version can be found on the Mallard Music page. Mini-bassoon/ tenoroon parts are also included.

Grading: E/I
Duration: 1'31
Scoring: 2 Oboes, Cor Anglais/Bassoon 

WBS001: These four traditional sea shanties have been carefully arranged for beginner oboes, in the call and response style of the original tunes. The note-range is from bottom D to 1st octave G for oboes 1 and 2, and only up to C in the chorus parts of the 3rd oboe part.  

Grading: E
Duration:  3'57 (all four shanties with repeats)
Scoring: 3 Oboes 

WBT003:  A fun set of variations on the old standard, to introduce inexperienced players to the joys of ensemble playing. Parts for mini-bassoon and tenoroon included.

Grading: E
Duration: 1'23
Scoring: 3+ Oboes, 1+ Bassoon 

 A gentle arrangement of this favourite carol for beginner double reeds, with a descant for a more confident oboist to play the 2nd time through.

WBX002:  2 or more Oboes and Bassoon
WBX002a: 3 or more Oboes

Grading: E   
Duration: 1'55