from The Nutcracker A slightly simpler Sugar Plum Fairy, minus the Piccolos of the 4 mixed flutes version! Grading: 5 to 8 Duration: 1'45 Composer: Tchaikovsky, P. Arranger: Orriss, M. Instrumentation: Flute Quintet:...

This miniature symphony is set here for mixed ability flute choir, including Cuckoo, Duck Call, Nightingale, Crow and Quail. For larger forces Toy Trumpet, Drum, and Football Rattle would work...

A new setting of the classic Christmas piece. The tune is heard as a duet, trio, quartet and quintet, framed by rich harmonies and soflty pealing bell passages. Grading: 1 to...

"Sous le dôme épais" from Lakmé The Flower Duet from Delibes' Opera Lakmé is equally well known for its use in the British Airways advert and, more recently, in the film...

A delicate arrangement of The Girl With The flaxen Hair from the first book of Preludes which completely captures the wistful mood of the original. Grading: 6 to 9 Duration: 1'50 Composer:...

A new, bumper version of our best selling Christmas party piece! The Twelve Keys Of Christmas was written as a fun and challenging version of the ever-popular, interminable carol, but...

This arrangement was commissioned following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. A useful addition to your group's folder. Grading: 4+ Duration:  0'41 Composer: Traditional Arranger: Pugh, A. Instrumentation:...

Handel first used this tune as a Sarabande in an early opera, and again as an Aria in a later oratorio, but it is most famous as the beautiful soprano...

This lively suite takes us on a wild night out in the Roaring Twenties. After a fewcocktails, serenaded by an elegant tango, we move to a raucous nightclub for thatlatest...

Dating from 1892, Daisy Bell is unquestionably the most famous and most enduring of the Victorian ballads. It is presented here in a light-hearted arrangement for wind quartet, featuring a...

This is the most famous of Schubert's three Marches Militaire Op. 51, which were originally written for piano four-hands in 1818. They have been arranged for many different combinations over...

1. Un'aura amorosa (Cosí fan tutte)2. Ruhe sanft, mein holdes Leben (Zaide)3. Porgi Amor (Le nozze di Figaro) These three wondrous arias from Mozart's Operas make ideal concert pieces for...

This joyful piece was written by Grieg in 1896 for piano to celebrate his 25th Wedding Anniversary, and later included in his eighth book of Lyric Pieces, Op. 65.  The...

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...

Saint-Saëns' tone poem begins at midnight on Halloween. Death plays the fiddle to summon the dead from their graves; the music builds as more and more skeletons join in, eventually...

from Pictures At An ExhibitionThese are two of the pieces from Mussorgsky's famous Pictures At An Exhibition suite, arranged from the original piano score for clarinet choir. Promenade has a...

Possibly the most memorable dance from Swan Lake, this version of the Dance of the Cygnets gives the waddling tune to the flute and clarinet while the bassoon takes over...

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, A....

A flexible arrangement of this beautiful movement from the Serenade for Winds "Gran Partita". The piece features 3 solo lines and an accompanying ensemble, as listed , (minimum 8 players)....

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...

A pair of sublime pieces, "To be sung of a summer night on the water" were originally unaccompanied part-songs written for wordless chorus in the late spring of 1917. They...

This charming miniature tone poem was originally written by Bridge (himself a violinist) for Violin and Piano in 1905. He also orchestrated it in 1938 at a time when he...

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 is a selection of 20 of the most popular Christmas Carols, arranged for bassoon quartet in a variety of keys; some with traditional harmonies, some more unusual. Perfect for...

A fun set of variations on the old standard, to introduce inexperienced players to the joys of ensemble playing. Grading: 1 to 2 Duration: 1'23 Composer: Traditional Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Double...

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...

(3 Mvts) Basse Danse, Pieds-en-l'air, and Mattachins are set here for an Octet of mixed flutes, giving opportunity for antiphonal sections contrasted with rich and lively tutti passages. Grading: 3 to...

Three Burns Songs This suite uses three traditional songs either written or used by Robert Burns. The first, "O Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" captures the youthful...

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 three...

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...

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...

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...

This abridged version of Mendelssohn's well-loved overture, also known as Fingal's Cave will really get your fingers flying! Grading: 8 to 9 Duration: 4'00 Composer: Mendelssohn, F. Arranger: Cooper, A....

1.Sicilienne, Op. 78 2. Mi-a-ou from Dolly Suite3. Romance Sans Paroles Op. 17 No. 3 Three beautiful Fauré pieces, set as Woodwind duets. In his famous Sicilienne Op. 78, the...

KK IVb 11 & 10 Two simple and elegant Chopin Waltzes, in D Minor and D major. The lyrical tunes pass seamlessly between the two flutes in these charming miniature...

1. Zither Carol2. Rocking Carol3. Pat-a-pan Three very contrasting Christmas Carols here for early grade Flutes. The first of the two traditional Czech tunes is the energetic Zither Carol, followed...

from The Nutcracker Suite  This thrilling and elegant Waltz from The Nutcracker is set here for large flute forces, but still features moments of lightness and grace, including a short...

1. Lion's Royal March2. Hens And Cocks3. Tortoises4. Kangaroos5. The Elephant6. The Cuckoo In The Deep Woods7. Pianists8. Fossils9. The Swan Nine carefully selected movements from the colourful orchestral piece...

1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant2. Petit Poucet3. Laideronnette, Impératrice des pagodes Three movements from Ravel's delicious "Mother Goose" Suite. The Pavaneis a short simple movement describing a...

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...

Mussorgsky never heard this piece performed in his lifetime, certainly not in this version, the most famous, which was compiled by Rimsky-Korsakov from all the various versions Mussorgsky composed. The...

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...

Full of dark humour, this piece tells the tragic story of an ill-fated Marionette, and the ensuing funeral procession. It does however feature lighter moments, including a passage which is...

This beautiful Fauré piece was originally written for 'cello and piano, but has appeared in many different arrangements, most famously for flute and piano. This version for flute quintet completely...

A larger than life, circus themed take on this favourite March, inspired by the sounds of the Wurlitzer fairground organ. After the rousing opening Fŭcík's themes are used to imply...

KK IVb 10&11  Two simple and elegant Chopin Waltzes, in D Minor and D major. These are ideally suited to a mixed group from pre-grade 1 to intermediate . In...

Fizzing with excitement in the outer movements, tender in the second, and mischievously classical in the third,  this little Symphony perfectly suits the agility, sensitivity and sparkling  humour of an...

A lively arrangement of the famous opening from Act 3 of Handel's Oratorio Solomon for Double Reed Septet. Arranged by Double Reed specialist Anna Cooper, this will make a colourful...

The ultimate showpiece for any ensemble! This useful arrangement has optional Oboe d'Amore and Bass Oboe to get everyone buzzing!  Grading: 9 Duration: 1'34 Composer: Rimsky-Korsakov, N. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Oboe...

KK IVb 10&11  Two simple and elegant Chopin Waltzes, in D Minor and C major. These are ideally suited to a mixed group from grade 1 to intermediate . In...