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...

from Lyric Pieces, Op.54 This is a lively, rustic and slightly spooky dance from Grieg's Lyric Pieces for Piano. Good use is made of all sizes of flute, and there...

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...

Opus 15 Nos. 1&2 Elgar completed this pair of pieces, originally for Violin and Piano, shortly after his "Enigma Variations". "Chanson De Nuit" begins and ends with a rich tune...

Six contrasting movements inlcuding the famous 'Nimrod' arranged for Flute Quartet including Piccolo, Alto and Bass flutes. These pieces work really well on flutes and make an excellent addition to a recital. Grading: 7 to...

Bach composed the Italian Concerto in 1735 “nach Italienischem Gusto” – in the Italian style – specifically for a two manual harpsichord. Inspired by the concerto grosso tradition of Corelli...

Teresa Barlow wrote the Dectet, Op. 1 in 2020, initially as a lockdown project for students to record their parts independently. The piece has evolved since then with performances across...

A pair of baroque gems! A lyrical Largo and a lively Vivace, chosen from Arcangelo Corelli’s much loved 12 Concerti Grossi, published in 1714. Arranged for four C flutes, the...

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...

The Twelve Keys Of Christmas was written as a fun and challenging version of the ever-popular, interminable carol, but with a key change every verse! Almost every major key is...

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:...

1. Procession2. Lake Offering3. The Well Dressers' Round4. Through the Tolmen5. Beltane Ancient Rites is a suite of five short movements for three players using five flutes: piccolo, 2 C...

Eugene Damaré (1840-1919) was an accomplished flautist, and pieces for flute and piccolo feature heavily amongst his 400+ works. La Tourterelle (The Wren) was originally written as a piccolo showpiece,...

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 mixed Flute Quartet, featuring...

This selection represents 3 areas of Grieg's most famous works. There are 3 pieces from Peer Gynt, 2 of his most popular Lyric Pieces and his famous Norwegian Dance No....

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...

In its original form this beautiful, wistful miniature is the sixth in Rachmaninov’s set of 10 Preludes Op. 23 for solo piano, composed in 1903. The piece is full of...

Originally written for piano four hands, the two sets of Dvořák's Slavonic Dances were orchestrated by the composer shortly after their first publication. This dance in E minor is from...

This is a selection of 20 of the most popular Christmas Carols, arranged for saxophone quartet in a variety of keys for an extra challenge. Perfect for busking on wintery...

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

Salt City Chill is named for Syracuse, NY, the city near the composer's home town.  Nicknamed the "Salt City" due to salt springs in the area, the city was a...

Concerto for Clarinet Choir is a vibrant showcase for an advanced group. This dramatic work is an excellent tool for teaching players with advancing ensemble and musicianship skills. Players and...

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...

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...

This piece is an arrangement of two Northumbrian Folk songs based around the theme of water. The first tune is a ballad, "The Waters of Tyne"; the words of the...

from Scenes from Childhood Op. 15 "Dreaming", the best known movement from Schumann's Kinderszenen, written for piano in 1838.  It is set here for flute and clarinet ensemble, with the...

from Scenes from Childhood Op. 15 "Dreaming", the best known movement from Schumann's Kinderszenen, written for piano in 1838. This short piece suits the tonal qualities of the Wind Quintet,...

This piece is based around a lilting minor melody, which depicts a young shepherdess in the mountains. The melody is set against harmonies that emphasise the dramatic scenery. At the...

This quintet for flutes, clarinets and bassoon is designed to give every instrument a fair go at playing the tunes. The parts are individually challenging, but highly rewarding when played...

The title means 'mambo of a hundred fires', but is also named after the town of Cienfuegos on Cuba, the home of the mambo. This piece features authentic Latin rhythms...

This is an advanced, original arrangement of Meacham's classic, which incorporates a number of different and challenging styles. Every instrument gets a chance to shine, either by playing the tune,...

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...

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...

Butterworth based The Banks of Green Willow on two folk song melodies that he noted in 1907 - "The Banks of Green Willow" and "Green Bushes". This lush textured Idyll...

3 movements from Carmen for intermediate mixed wind trio, the flamboyant Toreador Song, the sultry Habanera and the martial Les Dragons d'Alcala. Grading: 4 to 5 Duration: 5'30 Composer: Bizet,...

This piece is based around a lilting minor melody, which depicts a young shepherdess in the mountains. The melody is set against harmonies that emphasise the dramatic scenery. At the...

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: ...

This well known miniature from the ballet La Fille Mal Gardée is danced by the Widow Simone (and accompanying ballerinas) as she is enraptured by a pair of clogs presented...

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 Jolly Good Fellow". Perfect for all those...

from The Four Seasons "Resting by the fire in peace and contentment whilst outside the rain pours down." The warm legato tune is shared here between the three flutes, accompanied...

RV 439 "La Notte" Vivaldi's Concerto RV 439 "La Notte" (The Night). Dark and thrilling, with moments of stillness set alongside electric faster sections - an exciting concert piece for...

from The Four Seasons The first movement from Concerto No. 4 in F minor: "l'inverno" for 3 flutes and alto. Vivaldi string music seems to work remarkably well on flutes,...

1. The Rakes of Mallow2. The Foggy Dew3. Molly Malone4. Get Up Old Woman and Shake Yourself! These four well known tunes all have a story to tell, and give...

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...

The Paradise Garden was in fact an inn in Delius's opera 'A Village Romeo and Juliet' and this interlude has now become a popular concert piece. Snippets of melody meander...

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: 5 to...

1. O Sole Mio2. Finiculi, FuniculaThese two songs were made famous by Neapolitan tenor Enrico Caruso who sang them as encores at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the...

The Skaters' Waltz An intermediate version of Waldteufel's lush Skaters' Waltz. It is in fact 4 waltzes, composed in 1882 and inspired by the skating rink at the Bois de...

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...

This is actually 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 makes the...