This is without a doubt Boccherini's most famous piece, and one of the most popular pieces of chamber music. It is often heard in films being played by string quartets...

and "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" An essential item for every ensemble! A tiny fanfare introduces the sing-along "Happy Birthday", leading into a quick rendition of "For He's A...

Kalendar Hall is the building that houses the music department at Exeter Cathedral School where the composer Stephen Tanner was Director of Music for many years, and these three satisfying...

Taken from the popular Savoy Opera "The Mikado", this is the famous trio for Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing, with each player taking one of the roles. Grading: 6 to 7...

A whizzy little arrangement of the virtuoso showpiece from the opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan".  The chromatic melody buzzes frantically from one part to the other, making it a...

This beautifully fluid aria comes from Act 2 of Mozart's rather spooky opera Don Giovanni, and is sung by Donna Elvira, complaining that Don Giovanni has betrayed her, but also...

Faure's Pavane has always enjoyed huge popularity. Here, the graceful theme meanders between all three players. Grading: 5 to 7 Duration: 4'33 Composer: Fauré, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Wind...

Completed in 1893, Debussy's String Quartet is widely considered to be a masterwork of the chamber music repertory. The 3rd mvt: Andantino, doucement expressif seems well suited to the varying...

Bach's mighty Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 is expertly arranged here for the low end of the wind section! This is an exciting and challenging piece for...

The most famous of Frank Bridge's 3 Sketches for piano, a very fluid piece giving the players the opportunity to practise their rubato ensemble skills. Grading: 7 to 8 Duration:...

This charming dance, which opens Act II of Carmen, is set here for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet. Starting slowly it builds to a electrifying climax; a perfect showpiece for trio....

Willie's Gane to Melville Castle/Marie's WeddingA lively medley of two traditional tunes. A nimble triplet figure accompanies both tunes, which are passed convivially between the players, before being heard simultaneously...

In this arrangement of Saint-Saëns' charming piece for solo horn, the cor anglais is featured, with lilting accompaniment from the other players. Grading: 6+ Duration: 2'40 Composer:  Saint-Saëns, C. Arranger:...

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,...

(3 Mvts) Basse Danse, Pieds-en-l'air and Mattachins from Peter Warlock's most well-known work. These pieces reflect the colourful life of their composer and feature energetic rhythms and unexpected dischords in...

Commissioned for the Birmingham Flute Choir, this piece uses two traditional Celtic songs. The lullaby Dream Angus refers to the Celtic God of love, youth and beauty, Angus, who is...

1. Scarborough Fair2. Early One Morning Two well-loved folk songs sympathetically arranged for beginner flutes. In Scarborough Fair the tune is passed between the parts against a legato accompaniment; Early...

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,...

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...

A gentle arrangement of the popular carol for beginner double reeds, with a descant part for a more confident oboist to play on the repeat. Grading: 1 to 2 Duration:...

Inspired by Beethoven's set of variations on Mozart's "La ci darem la mano" for oboe trio, this theme and 4 variations is designed to be a fun challenge for advanced...

A trio of animal-related tunes for 3 beginner oboes to practise ensemble skills without venturing outside the first octave comfort-zone. The melodies are shared between all three players, with a...

This beautifully fluid aria comes from Act 2 of Mozart's rather spooky opera Don Giovanni, and is sung by Donna Elvira, complaining that Don Giovanni has betrayed her, but also...

From Debussy's 'Children's Corner' Suite, this arrangement of 'The Little Shepherd' is scored for one oboe and two cors anglais, giving an extra warmth. Grading: 6 to 7 Duration: 1'44...

This soldiers' march from Carmen puts the spotlight on the cor anglais. Grading: 5 to 7 Duration: 1'10 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Oboe Trio: 2 Obs, CA...

Commonly known as Bach's Adagio, this arrangement refers back to Bach's original, with articulation and ornamentation left to the players' discretion. Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 2'03 Composer: Bach, J.S....

This piece is a setting of two traditional songs, both of which tell the story of scavenger birds planning to feed on the body of a dead knight. The first...

from The Carnival Of The Animals This favourite from The Carnival of the Animals is a great way to show off the big flutes, with effective decoration from the higher...

from Carnival Of The Animals This favourite from 'The Carnival of the Animals' is a good little show piece for the lower flutes, with effective decoration from the higher members...

This lively Polka was written shortly after Strauss returned from a successful tour of Russia. There are various explanations of the quirky title, translated as "Chit Chat"; possibly it refers...

*Finalist, NFA Newly Published Music CompetitionSix of Edward Lear's Nonsense poems are set here for Flute Enemble with Narration performed from within the group. The essential character of each limerick...

Based on the Northumbrian song "Bonny at Morn", this large scale piece is scored for solo trad. flute (which could be replaced by a regular flute) and 4 solo C...

Written for The Big Flute Challenge 2015, this piece is based on the Northumbrian song "Bonny at Morn" and uses the full range of flutes. After a restless introduction, the...

This piece was commissioned for "The Big Flute Challenge" in Belfast, 2014. It is a suite of 5 Folk songs from around the British Isles: "The Waters of Tyne", "Salmon...

This piece was commissioned for "The Big Flute Challenge" in Belfast, 2014. It is a large scale setting of 5 folk songs from around the British Isles: "The Waters of...

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players! Grading: 1 to 5...

from Clarinet Concerto K.622 The sublime second movement from Mozart's Clarinet Concerto K.622, (used to great effect in "Out of Africa"). The tune passes seamlessly between the parts, with the...

from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik This exciting final movement of the Serenade gives an opportunity to show off nimble fingers and double tonguing. Grading: 7 to 9 Duration:  5'26 Composer: Mozart, W.A. Arranger: Orriss,...

from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik The charming Menuetto from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Available in 2 versions to make it accessible to all standards. Grading: 4 to 7 Duration:  2'16 Composer: Mozart, W.A....

*Winner, NFA Newly Published Music Competition I. How doth the little crocodile.II. Will you walk a little faster.III. Epilogue - To Alice These three charming songs for voices and flutes...

This low flute version of the famous Welsh hymn (often heard at Rugby matches) borrows from the Male Voice choir tradition that is synonymous with the country. After a lyrical...

1. A Toye 2. His Rest 3. His Humour These charming pieces are 3 of the 50 or so that Giles Farnaby contributed to the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Although they...

Op. 7, No. 1 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...

Originally a pair of unaccompanied part-songs for wordless chorus, the first piece features a plaintive melody which weaves its way through the texture, while the second is slightly more lively,...

The second piece of a pair of unaccompanied part-songs written for wordless chorus, and later rearranged to form one of the 2 Aquarelles for String Orchestra. This is a slightly...