David Marlatt

This arrangement is a movement from the Cello Sonata in G. Flashy sounding scales (in an easy key) make this sound harder than it is. This is a perfect feature for one member in the group while essent...

The Dragon King, China s first emperor was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the construct...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. T...

This arrangement is a movement from the Cello Sonata in G. Flashy sounding scales (in an easy key) make this sound harder than it is. This is a perfect feature for a clarinet player in the group while...

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives. This piece is about th...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. T...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel and rocks. The sea is symbolized, not by water but, by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippling...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for mixed woodwinds is a welcome addition to this repertoire. Antiphonal spacin...

Mozart would have approved! This is one of the most famous classical pieces of all time and it works great for a mixed woodwind ensemble. All the Mozartian technical fun is included in this version. A...

Mozart would have approved! This is one of the most famous classical pieces of all time and it works great for a mixed woodwind ensemble. All the Mozartian lyrical lines are included in this version....

Mozart would have approved! This is one of the most famous classical pieces of all time and it works great for a mixed woodwind ensemble. All the Mozartian technical fun is included in this version. A...

Originally for 4 recorders, the brilliant imitative writing lends itself very well to this new arrangement which has been set for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets. Dramatic dynamic contrasts and 'echo' writin...

These are two excellent character pieces originally written for piano. Each of these short pieces is full of interest, colour and energy with melody found in all parts. These short works would make an...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for mixed woodwinds is a welcome addition to the repertoire. Antiphonal spacing...

Enigma Variations is a set of variations on an original theme, about which Elgar said represented 'the loneliness of the creative artist'. Each variation has a title which contained initials or nickn...

Burgmuller was a German composer and pianist best known for writing 'teaching pieces' for piano. Ballade is a fast movement from one of these collections for students. Melody is found in all voices in...

Sounding very patriotic in nature, For Those Who Have Served would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have serv...

The Allegro con Spirito movement of the Divertimento No. 1 is from the Six Feldpartiten (open air suites), composed by Haydn in the early 1780's. Originally scored for two oboes, two French horns, thr...

This famous movement from the Sonata lends itself well for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets. Melody is found throughout the ensemble. This short tuneful piece would work well on any concert program.

This piece was originally an oboe solo with strings. The colours of various woodwinds add a whole new sound to this work. The first part plays the oboe line with the other members playing an intricate...

The Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi is truly a magnificent work. The Laudamus Te is a vocal duet arranged here for mixed woodwinds. This duet is typical of the music of the Vivaldi with imitative scale pass...

This very popular solo was made famous by such vocalists as Kiri Te Kanawa. The elegant and simple melodic line lends itself very well to any instrument or voice type. This duet has the famous melody...

This is the most famous movement from the Orchestral Suite No. 3. The beautiful melody flows throughout the ensemble giving everyone something interesting to do.

Habanera is one of the most famous and popular opera arias in the repertoire. The majority of technical requirements have been reduced to make this arrangement suitable for mid high school level perfo...

The principal theme from the second movement of this symphony is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel's Canon and Albinoni's Adagio. This incredibly simple and beautiful theme has been arranged h...