Wagner composed Siegfried Idyll as a birthday present to his second wife, Cosima, after the birth of their son Siegfried in 1869. It was first performed by a chamber ensemble...

In this slow, Jazz swing number for Sax Quartet the rich harmonies and interesting rhythms are built over a lazily lilting bass line provided by the baritone sax.  Very chilled!...

(Seven pieces from)1. Morning Prayer2. Mazurka3. Polka4. Lark Song5. The Sorcerer6. Waltz7. Sweet Dreams Seven pieces from Tchaikovsky's Opus 39 for piano. Although the original collection is "for the Young"...

from Swan Lake This is the 'Swan Theme', (originally the famous oboe solo) from Tchaikovsky's well-loved ballet, as the hero Siegfried first sees the swan Odette (who is of course really...

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...

This suite of 3 jazzy pieces is designed to make the quartet sound as rich and full as possible. Pork Pie is straight ahead swing, oozing with syncopation and reminiscent...

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...

Also known as the 'Gliding Dance of the Maidens', this is the hauntingly beautiful slow movement from the Polovtsian Dances. Grading: 3 to 6 Duration: 2'10 Composer: Borodin, A. Arranger:...

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...

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...

This peasant’s song from Dalmatia has been arranged with luscious harmonies for clarinet quartet. A fantastic solo for the lead clarinet, this would also make an ideal encore piece. Grading: 5+ ...

Out of the Shire pays homage to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. It begins with a solo in the 3rd clarinet part in...

from Pictures At An ExhibitionThese are the two lightest movements from Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition, and as such make great capriccio showpieces for clarinet choir. In particular, the Eb...

This clarinet 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...

from Peer Gynt Suite No.2, Op.55 This piece comes from Grieg's second Peer Gynt suite. Because of its haunting nature, it was used recently on Joanna Lumley's film about the...

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...

An exciting and challenging arrangement of Bach's mighty Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565. Although well suited to high grade clarinetists, the optional Bass Clarinet 7 part could...

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...

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...

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 charming dance, which opens Act II of Carmen, is set here for Flute, Oboe and Clarinet. Starting slowly it builds to a electrifying climax; a perfect showpiece for trio....

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:...

Three jolly extracts from Purcell's wonderful opera: "Fear No Danger", The Sailors' Dance and "To The Hills And The Vales". This would be perfect for massed double reeds or single...

One of his many Lyric Pieces, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen was written to celebrate Grieg and his wife Nina's silver wedding anniversary. Troldhaugen was the name of Grieg's house. The...

from The Four Seasons The most varied movement of the three, this piece allows great contrast of colour, texture and articulation and each of the instruments has plenty to get...

from The Four Seasons The 2nd movement from 'Winter' features a Piccolo solo which highlights the warm (and often neglected) timbre of the mid register. Grading: 5 to 8 Duration: 2'00 Composer: Vivaldi,...

These charming pieces are 3 of the 50 or so that Giles Farnaby contributed to the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Although they are arranged in modern keys, they retain their original...

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...

An easier version of Beethoven's exhuberant march from The Ruins of Athens, without grace notes, and with tenoroon/mini-bassoon parts. Grading: 2 to 5 Duration: 2'00 Composer:  Beethoven, L. van Arranger:...

A rustic arrangement of the French traditional carol, starting with bagpipe-style drones and the tune swapping between all three players. Grading: 4 to 5 Duration: 2'02 Composer:  French Traditional Arranger:...

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 ...

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...

Bizet's seductive Habanera from Carmen is also used in the stairlift scene from the film 'Up'! The oboes share the sultry melody.  Grading: 5 to 7 Duration: 1'13 Composer: Bizet,...

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...

An accessible piece for an intermediate flute player from American composer Peter J Pecora, Jr. "A Day in the City" is intended to bring to mind someone visiting a big...

The Skaters' Waltz Waldteufel's lush Skaters' Waltz is in fact 4 waltzes, composed in 1882 and inspired by the skating rink at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. After a...

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...

KK IVb 11 & 10 Two simple and elegant Chopin Waltzes, in G Minor and G major. The lyrical tunes pass amicably between the two instruments in these charming miniature...

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 three...

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...

from The Nutcracker The most flutey movement from The Nutcracker Suite in a brand new arrangement in the original key with the alto flute taking on the role of the...

from The Nutcracker A lively and intricate arrangement of the opening movement from The Nutcracker Suite. The inclusion of 2 Piccolos helps to capture the 'miniature' character of the music,...

This lively Polka was written shortly after Strauss returned from a successful tour of Russia. There are various explanations of the quirky title, translated as "Chit Chat"; possibly it refers...

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 lyrical qualities of the flutes, with...

from The Mikado This enchanting aria from The Mikado, sung by Yum-Yum as she muses on her own beauty, is set here for 3 flutes, alto and bass and features...

This 1950's lullaby is probably best remembered in its chart topping 60's version by The Seekers. This flute arrangement rolls along to a banjo-esque accompaniment, with the alto and bass...

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...

“1.7.16” was commissioned by The Hamilton Flute Band to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, and was premiered in St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry on 1st July...

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,...