(Music of the Automatons) from Coppélia Mechanical music from the ballet Coppélia, set in the workshop of the eccentric doll maker Dr Coppelius.  In the original ballet this is a...

(Scene & Waltz of the Doll) from Coppélia A delightful section of the ballet Coppélia...Swanhilda disguises herself as Dr Coppelius's  mechanical doll, and as she starts to dance, he believes...

(Scene & Waltz of the Doll) from Coppélia A delightful section of the ballet Coppélia...Swanhilda disguises herself as Dr Coppelius's  mechanical doll, and as she starts to dance, he believes...

from Lieutenant Kije A magical and energetic arrangement of this famous sleigh ride from the Lieutenant Kije Suite. This arrangement uses all sizes of flutes to full advantage, and includes...

from Lieutenant Kije A magical and energetic arrangement of this famous sleigh ride from the Lieutenant Kije Suite. All versions include optional sleigh bells for extra sparkle! Grading: 7 to 9 Duration: 2'43...

from Lieutenant Kije A magical and energetic arrangement of this famous sleigh ride from the Lieutenant Kije Suite. All versions include optional sleigh bells for extra sparkle! Grading: 7 to 9 Duration: 2'43...

Two of the most famous 'crowd-pleasing' tunes from the ballet Coppelia are presented here, but also the introductory Prélude, and the linking section from the Mazurka to the Valse, which...

This version of Ding Dong Merrily On High has been written to show off your ensemble’s jazz chops. Don't be fooled by the fairly traditional start, as it soon slips...

This version of Ding Dong Merrily On High has been written to show off your ensemble’s jazz chops. Don't be fooled by the fairly traditional start, as it soon slips...

Sailing Winds is a lively piece for clarinet quartet. Using a play on words, Sailing Winds evokes images of sailing ships cruising the seas via the “sailing winds” that powered...

One and a half minutes of 'CUTE'! Famously sung by Kermit's nephew, Robin the Frog in The Muppet Show, this song is from A.A. Milne's 1924 book of poems When...

One and a half minutes of 'CUTE'! Famously sung by Kermit's nephew, Robin the Frog in The Muppet Show, this song is from A.A. Milne's 1924 book of poems When...

Dr Frances Jones’s talent as an insightful arranger of music for various combinations of instruments displays not only a detailed knowledge of the sounds, colours, capabilities and subtleties of the...

This iconic song, with music by American composer John Walter Bratton and lyrics by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy, has been a much-loved reminder of the delights of childhood since it...

1. Mazurek 'Jasia'2. Krakowiak 'Gosia'3. Kujawiak 'Wacuś'4. Polonez 'Basia'5. Oberek 'Romcio' Notes from the composer:I have always been interested in dance forms, especially of the folk variety. My first foray...

'O for the Wings of a Dove' comes from Mendelssohn’s anthem ‘Hear My Prayer’ of 1844, which is based on the text of Psalm 55. Its simple, soaring melody is...

1. Tyrley Tyrlow2. Balulalow3. The Sycamore Tree These three carols were composed in 1923 and first performed in the same year in a version for SATB choir and orchestra under...

This radiant Sinfonia opens Part 2 of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (1734) — the only cantata in the cycle without an opening chorus. Instead, Bach lets the orchestra speak, capturing the...

1. Mazurek 'Jasia'2. Krakowiak 'Gosia'3. Kujawiak 'Wacuś'4. Polonez 'Basia'5. Oberek 'Romcio' Notes from the composer:I have always been interested in dance forms, especially of the folk variety. My first foray...

This sparkling overture sets the stage for Rossini’s 1816 comic opera, fizzing with energy and full of charm. Among its many arrangements, one enduring favourite is the soundtrack to Bugs...

These two short movements make use of the intervals of a 6th and a 5th as a basis for their themes,to reflect on the dedicatee’s 65th birthday. In its opening...

(The Relentless Pursuit) La Poursuite Implacable features relentless rhythms and mesmerizing melodies which help this piece live up to its name ("The Relentless Pursuit"). Occasional meter changes enhance the breathless...

(The Relentless Pursuit) La Poursuite Implacable features relentless rhythms and mesmerizing melodies which help this piece live up to its name ("The Relentless Pursuit"). Occasional meter changes enhance the breathless...

(The Relentless Pursuit) La Poursuite Implacable features relentless rhythms and mesmerizing melodies which help this piece live up to its name ("The Relentless Pursuit"). Occasional meter changes enhance the breathless...

(Opus 355)1. Bright and Blowy2. Misty Monday3. Rain Games Everyone has something to say about the weather and in this trio for flute, clarinet and bassoon; all three instruments use...

1. Chanson du Chasseur2. Berceuse de la Poupée3. Les Ânes4. La Sarabande5. Chanson de L'Escarpolette6. Petites Litanies de Jésus L'Almanach aux Images for piano was originally published in 1911, with...

1. Chanson du Chasseur2. Berceuse de la Poupée3. Les Ânes4. La Sarabande5. Chanson de L'Escarpolette6. Petites Litanies de Jésus L'Almanach aux Images for piano was originally published in 1911, with...

from 'Tales of Scheherazade' "In pain I am, dear sister,For sleep but evades me.A fair verse thou sing to me,Then the pain shall let me be."‘Donyazad’s Lament’ appears in Act...

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...

from 'Mythical Creatures' ‘Now you see him and now you don't! Cheeky and mischievous he bursts with joyfully infectious energy. Catch him and all your wishes will come true.’ ‘Leprechaun’ for...

An energetic and entertaining version of the classic Christmas tune full of festive cheer and sparkle; an ideal encore for a Christmas concert!   Grading: 6 to 8 Duration: 2'07 Composer: Pierpoint, J.L. Arranger: Pugh,...

Notes from the composer:"Personally, there has always been something about Baroque music, especially Bach's, that particularly caught my attention from the moment I started studying it: the construction processes. Bach's music...

“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...

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...

This prelude is taken from book 2 of Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues known as The Well-Tempered Clavier, compiled 20 years after the first book. It has two contrasting themes,...

This is a setting of two 15th Century French tunes which are now commonly associated with Christmas: "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and "Noël Nouvelet". The piece begins with the...

These four traditional sea shanties have been carefully arranged for beginner flutes and clarinets, in the call and response style of the original tunes. The songs let each part have...

Certainly the most well known of Rachmaninov's Fourteen Songs, Op.34, this is the final song of the set, and has no words, but is sung on one vowel of the...

1. Dandelions & Bees2. Enchanter's Nightshade3. Shepherd's Purse With the spring everything bursts back to life in the sunshine: particularly those plants that thrive whether you want them or not!...

1. Dandelions & Bees2. Enchanter's Nightshade3. Shepherd's Purse With the spring everything bursts back to life in the sunshine: particularly those plants that thrive whether you want them or not!...

1. Dandelions & Bees2. Enchanter's Nightshade3. Shepherd's Purse With the spring everything bursts back to life in the sunshine: particularly those plants that thrive whether you want them or not!...

These six short movements are all perfectly formed vignettes, descriptive and colourful, capturing beautifully the characters or action they are written for.  The Ouverture has a marvellous sense of drama,...

Ring in the Christmas season with a joyous medley of Angels from the Realms of Glory (to the French tune aka Angels we have Heard on High) and Hark! The...

This is a delicious piece, full of Italian charm and character, doubtlessy great fun to play, and packs a lot of punch in 5 minutes.Notes from composer, Roberto Ventimiglia: "When...

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

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

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

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

This little Suite was originally written for two talented oboe students and their teacher, when the composer was teaching music at Dartington Hall School. The four movements are bound by...