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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

The full Overture to Mozart's famous Opera (in its original key) is set here for Flute Quartet. A stunning recital piece for an advanced ensemble. Delicious! Grading: 8 to 9 Duration:  6'50...

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...

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...

"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...

This Renaissance gem by Thomas Crecquillon is a beautiful, flowing chanson with three imitative voices. It was first printed in the 1540’s, but was recorded recently by Zephyrus Flutes (Nancy...

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...

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...

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...

Ten Devon Pints is the result of a project that brought together ten composers and ten Devon breweries to inspire ten brewery-themed pieces for solo Bb clarinet. The aim was to...

Anna Cooper's arrangements of The Hebrides Overture (abridged) for oboe trio and flute ensemble have long been best sellers in the Wonderful Winds catalogue. Here she has skillfully arranged it...

(L'Adieu des Bergers) from L'Enfance du Christ.This beautiful carol depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to Jesus as the Holy family leave Bethlehem for Egypt.  In this setting, the first verse...

This charming piece was composed for the choir of Hereford Cathedral in 1907, Elgar setting words written by his wife. Originally for 2 sopranos (soli or chorus) 2 violins and...

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...

1. Nicolette2. Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis3. Ronde Ravel wrote these three charming songs for unaccompanied chorus while waiting to be enlisted into the army during World War 1. The...

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...

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...

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, and incudes an optional...

The Sailor and The Sea tells the story of a retired sailor living in the early twentieth century.  Each day he sits on the shore of the sea watching and...

Celebrate the Christmas season with this festive rendition of the classic traditional carol for flute trio. Featuring solos and duets within the trio, this arrangement takes the carol through various key...

Celebrate the Christmas season with this festive rendition of the classic traditional carol for clarinet trio. Featuring solos and duets within the trio, this arrangement takes the carol through various key...

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....

from L'Enfance du Christ.Berlioz's beautiful carol from his oratorio, L'Enfance du Christ, depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to Jesus as the Holy family leave Bethlehem for Egypt. Grading: 6 to...

from Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46 This is perhaps Grieg's most famous composition, and comes from the first Peer Gynt suite. It was originally a piece of incidental music 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...

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...

These two contrasting pieces of approximately grade 5-6 standard are inspired by the flow of water. Riverside Walk is gentle and rippling whilst Cascade, with it's Jazzy swung quavers, suggests...

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...