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...

A new setting of the classic Christmas piece. The tune is heard as a duet, trio and quartet, framed by rich harmonies and softly pealing bell passages. Grading: 2 to 6...

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...

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...

A charming and well known miniature piece from the ballet Sylvia. This quartet version has a very easy flute 4 part to let lower grade players join in. 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...

No apologies for some sweet nostalgia here!The original poem appears in A.A. Milne's 1924 poetry book When We Were Very Young, and it's actually the first time we meet Christopher...

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...

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...

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 double reed quartet, featuring...

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...

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...

A Stroll Down the Avenue is inspired, in part, by the composer's love of P.G. Wodehouse's "Jeeves and Wooster" stories, and brings to mind a leisurely stroll down a beautiful...

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 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...

Vocalise is the last of Rachmaninov's Fourteen Songs Op. 34. The original wordless song is set here for Wind Quintet, with the soaring tune shared between the Flute, Oboe and...

This charming and well known miniature piece from the ballet Sylvia is ideally suited to a quartet of flutes and clarinets. The flutes lead the staccato passages , with the...

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

from Swan Lake A slightly easier version of the famous dance from Swan Lake, with simplified rhythms and a choice of bassoon or cor anglais part. Grading: 4 Duration: 1'31 Composer:...

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: Oboe...

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...

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....

These four traditional sea shanties have been carefully arranged for beginner oboes, in the call and response style of the original tunes. The note-range is from bottom D to 1st...

A transcription of Frank Bridge's beautiful piano piece, the most famous movement of his 3 Sketches. Grading: 7 to 8 Duration: 3'10 Composer: Bridge, F. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Oboe Trio:...

1. The Holly And The Ivy2. Gaudete3. In Dulci Jubilo4. Patapan Four traditional carols, arranged for two oboes. First, a meandering setting of The Holly and the Ivy where the...

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...

1. The Waters of Tyne2. Elsie Marley The Waters of Tyne describes two lovers separated by the rough waters of the river Tyne.. a solo flute starts the melody from...

from The Carnival Of The Animals This favourite from The Carnival of the Animals features of course a Bass Flute solo! As well as being great fun to play, this...

from The Mikado This enchanting aria from The Mikado, sung by Yum-Yum as she muses on her own beauty, is set here for 2 flutes, alto and bass and features...

1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant2. Laideronnette, Impératrice des pagodes3. Les entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête Three movements from Ravel's delicious "Mother Goose" Suite. The...

*Finalist, NFA Newly Published Music CompetitionSix of Edward Lear's Nonsense poems are set here for advanced Quartet with Narrator. The essential character of each limerick is captured in half a...

This piece is based on the Northumbrian song "Bonny at Morn" and is scored for solo trio accompanied by Flute Quintet or Flute Choir. After a restless introduction, the tune...

This miniature symphony is set here for Flute Quintet, including Cuckoo, Duck Call, Nightingale, Crow and Quail. Charming and a little bit eccentric! Grading: 5 to 8 Duration:  7'20 Composer: Mozart, L....

The last movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11, this piece was inspired by the music of Turkish marching bands. In Mozart's day this piece was often performed on a...

A Ragtime Two Step This is a wonderfully written dance with intricate twisting tunes that are really fun to play. The melodies call and answer between the parts, with the...

A Mexican Serenade Scott Joplin is best-known for his jaunty Ragtime numbers, but this little gem is more in the in the style of a Tango. The opening lyrical melody...