Anna Cooper

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 pitying him. The almost...

Ravel wrote these three charming songs for unaccompanied chorus while waiting to be enlisted into the army during World War 1. The lyrics are Ravel's own, and offer plenty of scope for colourful compo...

These charming short pieces are taken from two books of pieces 19th century Belgian composer César Franck wrote for the harmonium (an instrument similar to an organ, where the sound is produced as air...

Commonly known as Bach's Adagio, this arrangement refers back to Bach's original, with articulation and ornamentation left to the players' discretion.

The Bull Fighter's song from Bizet's great opera, the tunes are shared between all three players.

This lively dance opens the final act of Bizet's fabulous opera, Carmen.

Bizet's seductive Habanera is also used in the stairlift scene from the film 'Up'! The oboes share the sultry melody.

This soldiers' march from Carmen puts the spotlight on the cor anglais.

From Debussy's 'Children's Corner' Suite, this arrangement of 'The Little Shepherd' is scored for one oboe and two cors anglais.

Dvorak'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 three players.

Dvorak'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 three players.

The achingly beautiful soprano aria from Handel's hit opera 'Rinaldo'.

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 pitying him. The almost...

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 pitying him. The almost...

The bull-fighter's song from Bizet's hit opera Carmen, gives all the players a chance to wave their red capes, with a slightly easier oboe 3 part and an optional cor anglais part to replace oboe 5.

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 cor anglais part to replace oboe 5.

Oboe Band version of Beethoven's rousing march for massed players of all abilities.

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 through all the parts buildi...

This lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds.

Three jolly extracts from Purcell's wonderful opera Dido and Aeneas: "Fear No Danger", The Sailors' Dance and "To The Hills And The Vales". This would be perfect for massed oboes, with a less challeng...

Ravel wrote these three charming songs for unaccompanied chorus while waiting to be enlisted into the army during World War 1. The lyrics are Ravel's own, and offer plenty of scope for colourful compo...

The ultimate showpiece for any ensemble! This useful arrangement has optional Oboe d'Amore and Bass Oboe to get everyone buzzing!

A slightly easier version of the famous dance from Swan Lake, with simplified rhythms and a choice of bassoon or cor anglais part

These charming short pieces are taken from two books of pieces 19th century Belgian composer César Franck wrote for the harmonium (an instrument similar to an organ, where the sound is produced as air...

This rousing march from Beethoven's 'The Ruins of Athens' is scored for 4 or more players of mixed abilities, with optional parts for E flat clarinet and percussion. It suggests a passing procession,...