WBA001b Over The Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) - Arlen, H./Harburg, E.Y.
Judy Garland's iconic song from The Wizard of Oz, in a lush arrangement for 3 oboes and bassoon. Grading: 6 Duration: 2'51 Composer: Arlen, H./Harburg, E.Y. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double...
WBB001a Toreador Song (Carmen) - Bizet, G.
The famous bullfighter's song from Bizet's opera. Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 2'41 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quartet: 2 Obs, 2 Bsns. Listen to a sample:...
WBB001a Toreador Song (Carmen) - Bizet, G. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
The famous bullfighter's song from Bizet's opera. Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 2'41 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quartet: 2 Obs, 2 Bsns. Listen to a sample:...
WBB001b Les Dragons D'Alcala (Carmen) - Bizet, G.
The Bassoons feature in this march from Carmen, with an optional easier oboe part. Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 1'07 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Ensemble: 2...
WBB001b Les Dragons D'Alcala (Carmen) - Bizet, G. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
The Bassoons feature in this march from Carmen, with an optional easier oboe part. Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 1'07 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Ensemble: 2...
WBB001c Habanera (Carmen) - Bizet, G.
Bizet's seductive Habanera, also used in the stairlift scene in the film 'Up'! Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 1'12 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quintet: 3 Obs,...
WBB001c Habanera (Carmen) - Bizet, G. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Bizet's seductive Habanera, also used in the stairlift scene in the film 'Up'! Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 1'12 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quintet: 3 Obs,...
WBB003a The Great Escape March - Bernstein, E.
A big fun arrangement for massed double reeds with optional snare drum, of Elmer Bernstein's famous film tune. As well as being thoroughly enjoyable to play and listen to, this piece...
WBB004 Oliver! Suite - Bart, L.
Three songs from the 1968 hit musical. In "Pick a Pocket or Two" the tune creeps furtively throughout the ensemble, "Where is Love?" is a plaintive oboe solo, and "Food, Glorious...
WBB005 Suite from West Side Story - Bernstein, L.
Here are 3 of the most popular songs from arguably the world’s most popular musical. Arranged for double reed ensemble, this selection contains some truly memorable solos, as well as many...
WBB006a Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van
This rousing march from The Ruins of Athens is scored here for anything from 3 to 300 players of mixed abilities! Grading: 2 to 8 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Beethoven, L. van...
WBB006a Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van (PDF DOWNLOAD)
This rousing march from The Ruins of Athens is scored here for anything from 3 to 300 players of mixed abilities! Grading: 2 to 8 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Beethoven, L. van...
WBB006b Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van
This smaller scoring of Beethoven's rousing march from The Ruins of Athens has additional easier parts for oboe and bassoon, and mini-bassoon/tenoroon parts included. Grading: 2 to 6 Duration: 2'00 Composer: ...
WBB006b Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van (PDF DOWNLOAD)
This smaller scoring of Beethoven's rousing march from The Ruins of Athens has additional easier parts for oboe and bassoon, and mini-bassoon/tenoroon parts included. Grading: 2 to 6 Duration: 2'00 Composer: ...
WBB006c Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van
An easier version of Beethoven's exhuberant march from The Ruins of Athens, without grace notes, and with tenoroon/mini-bassoon parts. Grading: 2 to 5 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Beethoven, L. van Arranger: Cooper,...
WBB006c Turkish March - Beethoven, L. van (PDF DOWNLOAD)
An easier version of Beethoven's exhuberant march from The Ruins of Athens, without grace notes, and with tenoroon/mini-bassoon parts. Grading: 2 to 5 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Beethoven, L. van Arranger: Cooper,...
WBB007a White Christmas - Berlin, I.
The Christmas classic, with hidden carols in the inner parts for the audience to spot. Grading: 2 to 4 Duration: 1'26 Composer: Berlin, I. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quartet:...
WBB007b White Christmas - Berlin, I.
The Christmas classic, with hidden carols in the inner parts for the audience to spot. The bassoon part is a little easier than WBB007a. Grading: 2 to 3 Duration: 1'26 Composer: ...
WBB008a The Magnificent Seven - Bernstein, E.
Elmer Bernstein's wonderful theme music for the epic Western starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen, arranged for a mixed ability posse of oboes, cor anglais, bassoons and contra. Mini bassoon and...
WBB008b The Magnificent Seven - Bernstein, E.
Elmer Bernstein's wonderful theme music for the epic Western starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen, arranged for a mixed ability posse of oboes, cor anglais and bassoons. Grading: 4 to 7...
WBC002 The Dambusters March - Coates, E.
Eric Coates disliked writing film music (and did not provide the score for the film itself) but had just completed this march and agreed to let the producers of The Dambusters...
WBD001 To be sung of a summer night on the water - Delius, F.
Composed in 1917, these two songs 'To be sung of a summer night on the water' were originally for wordless chorus, but work beautifully, in a slightly more robust way, for...
WBD001 To be sung of a summer night on the water - Delius, F. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Composed in 1917, these two songs 'To be sung of a summer night on the water' were originally for wordless chorus, but work beautifully, in a slightly more robust way, for...
WBD003 Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8 - Dvořák, A.
Dvořák,'s famous G minor Slavonic Dance, from the first set which brought him to prominence in 1878 is arranged here for massed double reeds with optional percussion. The lively melodies race...
WBD003 Slavonic Dance Op. 46, No. 8 - Dvořák, A. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Dvořák,'s famous G minor Slavonic Dance, from the first set which brought him to prominence in 1878 is arranged here for massed double reeds with optional percussion. The lively melodies race...
WBD004 Menuet (Petite Suite) - Debussy, C.
The third movement of Debussy's Petite Suite for piano duet is reworked here for advanced double reeds. This arrangement was inspired by the orchestral version which starts with the two oboes'...
WBD004 Menuet (Petite Suite) - Debussy, C. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
The third movement of Debussy's Petite Suite for piano duet is reworked here for advanced double reeds. This arrangement was inspired by the orchestral version which starts with the two oboes'...
WBD005 Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 7 - Dvořák, A.
This raucous frolic is the seventh in Dvořák’s second set of Slavonic Dances op. 72. This particular dance is subtitled Kolo, which is a highly virtuosic Slavic circle dance. This virtuosity...
WBD005 Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 7 - Dvořák, A. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
This raucous frolic is the seventh in Dvořák’s second set of Slavonic Dances op. 72. This particular dance is subtitled Kolo, which is a highly virtuosic Slavic circle dance. This virtuosity...
WBF001a Fitzwilliam Suite - Farnaby, G.
These charming pieces are 3 of the 50 or so that Giles Farnaby contributed to the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Although they are arranged in modern keys, they retain their original modal...
WBF001a Fitzwilliam Suite - Farnaby, G. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
These charming pieces are 3 of the 50 or so that Giles Farnaby contributed to the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Although they are arranged in modern keys, they retain their original modal...
WBG002 The Sun Has Got His Hat On - Gay, N./Butler, R.
This dance band song from the 1930s was made popular again when it was used in the 1985 version of the musical Me and My Girl. Lots of fun for players...
WBG004 Rialto Ripples - Gershwin, G./Donaldson. W.
A charming early rag by Gershwin, which would also suit massed double reeds. Grading: 5 to 8 Duration: 3'21 Composer: Gershwin, G./Donaldson. W. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double Reed Quintet: 2...
WBG005 Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Grieg, E.
One of his many Lyric Pieces, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen was written to celebrate Grieg and his wife Nina's silver wedding anniversary. Troldhaugen was the name of Grieg's house. The joyous...
WBG005 Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Grieg, E. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
One of his many Lyric Pieces, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen was written to celebrate Grieg and his wife Nina's silver wedding anniversary. Troldhaugen was the name of Grieg's house. The joyous...
WBH002 Lascia ch'Io Pianga (Rinaldo) - Handel, G.F.
Handel's beautiful soprano aria from his opera of 1711 Rinaldo, which translated means "Leave me to weep over my cruel fate". The first oboe carries the plaintive melody and while some...
WBH002 Lascia ch'Io Pianga (Rinaldo) - Handel, G.F. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Handel's beautiful soprano aria from his opera of 1711 Rinaldo, which translated means "Leave me to weep over my cruel fate". The first oboe carries the plaintive melody and while some...
WBH003a Music from The Royal Fireworks - Handel, G.F.
La Rejouissance/Menuet.Handel composed the Music for the Royal Fireworks to accompany a lavish firework display in London's Green Park in April 1749, to celebrate the end of the War of the...
WBH003a Music from The Royal Fireworks - Handel, G.F. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
La Rejouissance/Menuet.Handel composed the Music for the Royal Fireworks to accompany a lavish firework display in London's Green Park in April 1749, to celebrate the end of the War of the...
WBH009 Clog Dance (La Fille Mal Gardée) - Herold, F.
This well known miniature from the ballet La Fille Mal Gardée is danced by the Widow Simone (and accompanying ballerinas) as she is enraptured by a pair of clogs presented by...
WBH009 Clog Dance (La Fille Mal Gardée) - Herold, F. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
This well known miniature from the ballet La Fille Mal Gardée is danced by the Widow Simone (and accompanying ballerinas) as she is enraptured by a pair of clogs presented by...
WBK001 Hometown - Kennedy, J./ Carr, M.
A lovely soft-shoe-shuffle ditty from the last days of the music hall era, 'Hometown' was made famous in the 1940s by comedy duo and members of the 'Crazy Gang', Flanagan and...
WBL001b The Ugly Duckling - Loesser, F.
This timeless classic from Danny Kaye's film 'Hans Christian Andersen' has lots of dramatic potential! Great fun for all players. Grading: 2 to 5 Duration: 2'50 Composer: Loesser, F. Arranger: Cooper,...
WBL003 Taking a Chance on Love - Duke/Fetter/Latouche
A new take on the 1940s jazz standard by Duke, Fetter and Latouche, with a jumping bass line for the bassoon and a whirling waltz section in the middle - great...
WBM008 Spanish Dance Op. 12, No. 1 - Moszkowski, M.
This piece was originally written as a piano duet, and is subtitled 'Flamenco (gypsy dance)'. This arrangement passes bits of melody around all of the instruments, including a short rearranged section...
WBM008 Spanish Dance Op. 12, No. 1 - Moszkowski, M. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
This piece was originally written as a piano duet, and is subtitled 'Flamenco (gypsy dance)'. This arrangement passes bits of melody around all of the instruments, including a short rearranged section...
WBM009 Three English Madrigals - Morley, T./Gibbons, O.
These are three of the most popular English madrigals, arranged faithfully to their original vocal scoring. Sing We and Chant It is a boisterous dance in 3 time with scope for...
WBM009 Three English Madrigals - Morley, T./Gibbons, O. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
These are three of the most popular English madrigals, arranged faithfully to their original vocal scoring. Sing We and Chant It is a boisterous dance in 3 time with scope for...
WBP001a Fear No Danger - Purcell, H.
from Dido and AeneasThis lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds. Grading: 1 to 3 Duration: 1'12 Composer: Purcell, H. Arranger: Cooper, A....
WBP001a Fear No Danger - Purcell, H. (PDF DOWNLOAD)
from Dido and AeneasThis lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds. Grading: 1 to 3 Duration: 1'12 Composer: Purcell, H. Arranger: Cooper, A....