A warm arrangement of two festive classics ideally suited to close harmony clarinets. A very useful addition to the Christmas repertoire pad! Grading: 4 to 6 Duration: 2'57 Composer:  Gruber,...

This flamboyant Overture, written in 1844, is a medley of typically Viennese quasi-military melodies, gathering tempo as they gallop to a triumphant finale...just the thing for dashing cavalry officers and...

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: Clarinet Quartet: 4 Bb...

The ever-popular carol, arranged here for Clarinet quartet in a variety of interesting and wacky styles. It begins in a traditional fashion with distant bells chiming, leading to a more...

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...

from Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46 This piece is one of Grieg's most famous works, and comes from the first Peer Gynt suite. It is a song to the morning...

This is one of Fauré's most popular pieces, and is regularly performed in many different arrangements, perhaps most often as a solo for flute and piano. Here it is for...

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...

*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...

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...

A gentle arrangement of the popular carol for beginner double reeds, with a descant part for a more confident oboist to play on the repeat. Grading: 1 to 2 Duration:...

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...

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

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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:...

from Musique d'Enfants This miniature March is perfect for an early grades ensemble.. the 3rd and 4th parts are simple enough for Grade 1s, and the 1st part gives intermediate...

This version of Ding Dong Merrily On High has been written to show off your ensemble’s jazz chops. Don't be fooled by the fairly traditional start, as it soon slips...

A fun and quirky jaunt into the exotic world of Anitra and her flirtatious dance for Peer Gynt.This arrangement was written for John McDonough's oboe students back in 1998, and...

One and a half minutes of 'CUTE'! Famously sung by Kermit's nephew, Robin the Frog in The Muppet Show, this song is from A.A. Milne's 1924 book of poems When...

One and a half minutes of 'CUTE'! Famously sung by Kermit's nephew, Robin the Frog in The Muppet Show, this song is from A.A. Milne's 1924 book of poems When...

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...

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...