*Finalist, NFA Newly Published Music CompetitionPerhaps the most well known movement of the Serenade for String Orchestra, this is a Valse full of contrasts, from the dolce main theme to...

Two well-loved folk songs, Scarborough Fair and Early One Morning, sympathetically arranged for beginner woodwind trio. The oboe part is Grade 3-4 while the flute and clarinet parts are about...

A version for wind quintet of Saint-Saëns' charming and elegant solo piece for horn. The horn retains the original solo part while the other players provide gentle accompaniment. Grading: 5...

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...

Handel's beautiful soprano aria from his opera of 1711 Rinaldo, which translated means "Leave me to weep over my cruel fate". The flute carries the plaintive melody and while some...

from Swan Lake The famous dance from Swan Lake, with simplified rhythms in the main theme and lots to do for all three players. Grading: 5 Duration: 1'31 Composer: Tchaikovsky,...

from Dido and AeneasThis lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner oboes. Grading: 1 to 3 Duration: 1'12 Composer:  Purcell, H. Arranger: Cooper, A....

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...

The third movement of Debussy's Petite Suite for piano duet is reworked here for advanced double  reeds. This arrangement was inspired by the orchestral version which starts with the two...

Oboe Band (the whole family!) version of Beethoven's rousing march from The Ruins of Athens for massed players of all abilities. Grading: 2 to 8 Duration: 2'00 Composer:  Beethoven, L....

Not dragons but soldiers, this march from Bizet's famous opera Carmen gives the main tune to the lower parts, and has a slightly easier oboe 3 part and an optional...

from L'Enfance du Christ.This beautiful carol from Berlioz's oratorio L'Enfance du Christ features oboes in the original, and depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to the baby Jesus, as Mary and...

Hold onto your hats in this feverish dance from Tchaikovsky's great ballet. Grading: 8 Duration: 3'00 Composer:  Tchaikovsky, P.I. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Oboe Trio: 2 Obs, CA Listen to...

1. Scarborough Fair2. Early One MorningVariations on two well-loved folk songs sympathetically arranged for beginner oboes . A cor anglais may be substituted for the 3rd oboe part. Grading: 3...

This trio was originally written for a host of angels.  Its delicate harmonies and gentle syncopation certainly have a spiritual feel while drama comes in the form of quietly insistent...

This lively dance opens the final act of Bizet's fabulous opera, Carmen. Grading: 5 to 7 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Oboe Trio: 2 Obs, CA...

The Bull Fighter's song from Bizet's great opera Carmen; the tunes are shared between all three players. Grading: 5 to 7 Duration: 2'41 Composer: Bizet, G. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation:...

1. Allegro (Suite for a Mechanical Organ)2. The Musical Snuff Box3. Rondo alla Turka (Sonata K. 331) The three pieces in this collection all have connections to mechanical music.Beethoven's Allegro...

This peasant’s song from Dalmatia has been arranged with luscious harmonies for flute quartet, in the unusual combination of 3 flutes and bass flute. A fantastic solo for the lead...

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...

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: Flute Quartet: 4 Fls....

from The Nutcracker The unusual combination of 3 Piccolos and bass flute makes for an amusing and effective arrangement of this well-known dance from The Nutcracker Suite. Grading: 7 to 9...

One of Sousa's most famous Marches, this piece was originally written at the request of the Washington Post newspaper, and led to him being dubbed "The March King". This is...

1. Joseph Lieber, Joseph Mein2. In Dulci Jubilo Don't let the words renaissance or antiphonal put you off these Christmas gems from Hieronymus Praetorius (1560 - 1629) We have arranged...

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 Elijah This trio was originally written for a host of angels. Its delicate harmonies and gentle syncopation certainly have a spiritual feel while drama comes in the form of...

from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik The charming Menuetto from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik". Available in 2 versions to make it accessible to all standards. Grading: 2 to 6 Duration:  2'16 Composer: Mozart, W.A. Arranger: Orriss,...

This 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 introduction...

Notturno and March of the Trolls, Op. 54 Two of the most famous movements from Lyric Pieces Op. 54. The first, a lyrical Nocturne, and the second a lively, rustic...

 A little known gem taken from L'Almanach Aux Images, a set of piano pieces published in 1911. This is a truly beautiful tune with luscious French harmonies which are ideally...

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...

from Requiem Op. 48 Originally for Soprano solo, this movement is taken from Fauré's Requiem. Peaceful quartet sections here contrast with lush harmonies from the full sextet. Although including some...

from Dolly Suite Op. 56 This is a charming and elegant little waltz from Fauré's Dolly Suite. Its playful character is perfect for flute quintet. Grading: 6 to 8 Duration: 2'10 Composer:...

from Dolly Suite Op. 56 A delicious flutey arrangement of this well known piece from the Dolly Suite, also famous as the theme from "Listen with Mother". Also available for...

From Suite Bergamasque. The charming and luscious Menuet from Debussy's Suite Bergamasque in a fluid and elegant arrangement for 3 flutes and alto. Grading: 6 to 9 Duration: 3'10 Composer: Debussy, C....

"And what Alice found there..." Peter Cork (1926-2012) was a British Composer who, after training as a music teacher, went on to study composition with Gordon Jacob at the Royal...

A transcription of Frank Bridge's beautiful piano piece, the most famous movement of his 3 Sketches. Grading: 7 to 8 Duration: 2'37 Composer: Bridge, F. Arranger: Cooper, A. Instrumentation: Flute Trio:...

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...

1. Morning on the Crescent2. Moonlight in the Garden3. Gossip on the Harbour   Three Scenes was originally conceived in 2013 as wind quintet for a student ensemble. The composer...

This sparkling overture sets the stage for Rossini’s 1816 comic opera, fizzing with energy and full of charm. Among its many arrangements, one enduring favourite is the soundtrack to Bugs...

**WINNER** - Best Flute Choir Arrangement  NFA Newly Published Music Competition 2025 Music from Ravel's masterful piano suite has been arranged for many different groups since its first publication in...

Eduardo Arolas (1892 – 1924), a prominent pioneer of Argentine tango, had certainly written the original tango La Cachila by 1921, possibly earlier. The dance lent itself beautifully to on-going...

Every bear that ever there was is having a splendid time in this rousing arrangement of the classic song from 1907: large ones, little ones, cute ones and naughty ones......

A fabulous showpiece for an advanced Double Reed Ensemble, this Overture would work equally well for a solo Octet or larger forces, (with optional Contrabassoon). Absolutely thrilling! Grading: 7 to 9...

This Wind Trio 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...

An unapologetically "tangoey" Tango, written as a warm-up piece for a group of over 150 flautists at the Birmingham Flute Choir Festival in March 2024. The strident minor key 'A'...

A welcome addition to our catalogue by theatre composer Jason Carr, who hesitates to confess this piece started as a dream that he’d written a Robin Hood ballet, with a...

This Suite showcases three of Gustav Holst's many and varied Festive pieces, and makes a stylish and enticing set for an advanced group. Chrissemas Day in the Morning (originally for...

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

Dvořák's famous G minor Slavonic Dance, from the first set which brought him to prominence in 1878, is condensed into a furious oboe trio marathon, with tunes bouncing between all...