Philip Sparke

Sounds Classical' is a collection of graded solos selected specifically for the developing flute player. Designed to correlate with grades 1-4 of the exam syllabus of the Associated Board of the roya...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Sounds Classical' is a collection of graded solos selected specifically for the developing clarinet player. Designed to correlate with grades 1-4 of the exam syllabus of the Associated Board of the r...

Philip Sparke’s Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in th...

Zambezi is the last movement from the Trombone Concerto. It begins with a cheerful samba, which is replaced by a jazzy melody, before it comes to a kind of "competition" between soloist and pianist. A...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Jubiloso' schrieb Philip Sparke im selben 'Broadway-Stil' wie zuvor schon 'The Bandwagon', mit stark synkopierten Melodien und einem konventionellen Trioteil, aber auch mit plötzlich auftretenden unre...

A Little Klezmer Suite' was commissioned by Rushton Park High School to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band programme. They gave the premiere in a virtual online concert in October 2020. Klez...

Tokyo Nocturne was commissioned by the Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023. The premiere took place under the direction of Maestro Keita Matsui on 5 November of the...

Tokyo Nocturne was commissioned by the Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023. The premiere took place under the direction of Maestro Keita Matsui on 5 November of the...

Klezmer music originated in the 'shtetl' (villages) and the ghettos of Eastern Europe, where itinerant Jewish troubadours, known as 'klezmorim', had performed at celebrations, particularly weddings, s...

Philip Sparke's Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in th...

This series aims to present the significant concert band works of Philip Sparke in a format that enables any player to study their music whether or not they get the chance to play these pieces with th...

Bohemian Rhapsody is undoubtedly one of the most important songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The song defied all convention in terms of form. It has no chorus. Instead, it comprised of an introdu...

This series aims to present the significant concert band works of Philip Sparke in a format that enables any player to study their music whether or not they get the chance to play these pieces with th...

Philip Sparke's Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in...

Super Studies brings this series to a close with 26 more advanced studies which introduce such things as double and triple tonguing, lip flexibility, breath control and finger strength. By the time yo...

Adolphe Adam (1803-56) is perhaps best known for his classical ballet, Giselle, but it is his Cantique de Noël (popularly known in the English-speaking world as 'O Holy Night', the opening line of its...

With an expressive ballad followed by a lively vivace, this solo piece, based on the tradition of the Italian Commedia dell'arte, makes full use of both the lyrical and technical possibilities of the...

Moon Song, Sun Dance was scored originally for flugel horn and brass band; the transcription for piano accompaniment has been written by the composer. The work is in two contrasting movements, which c...

Philip Sparke’s Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, t...

The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating pieces to play, which complement your cho...

The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating pieces to play, which complement your cho...

Philip Sparke's Skilful Duets is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in th...