"Cotton Candy" is a quick, light and fun tune intended as a closer or encore on a concert. It is musically simple and the harmonies are typical of cartoon or circus music. The title suggests the gaiet
This mournful piece is based on a Canadian folk song which is an account of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where the British, led by General Wolfe, captured Quebec City from the French, under Ge
This is the 8-part setting of Antonio Lotti's (1667-1740) motet from the Nicene Creed. The homogenous nature of the clarinet choir (6 clarinets and 2 bass clarinets) is perfect for conveying the tensi
There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass instruments. This arrangement for interchangeable woodwind ensemble is a welcome addition to this reper
The first Gymnopedie, a word coined by Satie himself, is perhaps the composer's most recognizable work. The melancholic nature of the melody lends itself well to a variety of solo voices (clarinet, al
"The Silver Swan," "My Heart to Thee Now Makes its Plea," and "Now is the Month of Maying" make up this set of famous madrigals for interchangeable woodwind ensemble. There are two slower melodies and
"Vesti la giubba" (Put on the costume) is a famous tenor aria from the opera I Pagliacci. The aria is often regarded as one of the most moving in the operatic repertoire of the time. The pain of Canio
One of Handel's most often performed works is now available in this trumpet ensemble setting. Five movements have been taken from Water Music and they have been set in two choirs of three trumpets eac
This concerto, originally for oboe, is written in four movements (slow-fast-slow-fast). The piece is remarkably well-suited for performance by brass instruments due, in large part, to Handel's expert
Johann Strauss Jr. is known primarily for his beautiful waltzes, hence his renown in Vienna and elsewhere as the Waltz King. "The Blue Danube" and "Emperor" assume their rightful place in this medley
This is a highly energetic piece that your quintet and audience will certainly enjoy The piece opens with a mysterious feeling, introducing some of the melodic content, before moving into the fast (an
"Something Modal" is a laid-back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple, yet very catchy. Chord changes are simple enough to open up opportunities for players to practice and s
Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this technical, showy original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire for saxophone ensemble. The tuneful melody is passed throughout the ensemble and even th
Bizet's Carmen is one of the most popular of all operas. This arrangement of the prelude includes some of the opera's best-known tunes and is a real crowd pleaser! It is also very playable for brass a
Hector Berlioz has written some of the most electrifying music of all time for brass players. Whose hair hasn't stood on end after the last chord of Roman Carnival? The "Hungarian March" from the Damn
Three pieces of differing moods and styles make up this set adapted from the works of Mozart. Intermediate players will find the challenges of blending and rhythmic independence very rewarding. Furthe
Modernity, Complex Societies, and the Alphorn provides a fascinating examination of the musical instrument the alphorn, alphorn music and its performance. Indeed, it is the first book about this extra
In the first fully comprehensive study of one of the world’s most iconic musical instruments, Stephen Cottrell examines the saxophone’s various social, historical, and cultural trajectories, and illus
(Book). Cannonball Adderley introduces his 1967 recording of "Walk Tall," by saying, "There are times when things don't lay the way they're supposed to lay. But regardless, you're supposed to hold you
This vocal showpiece for soprano has been adapted for a euphonium showpiece within the quartet. The string accompaniment has been simplified and divided between the remaining players. This is a great
