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This piece started out as a theme from the Jupiter movement of Gustav Holst's orchestral suite The Planets. Later, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Holst himself adapted poems to fit the tune, and today ove...

Tarantellas are fun to play and fun to listen to Â- and this one by Stephen Heller (Op. 85, No. 2) is a favorite. Originally written for piano, this transcription retains all the features of the origi...

This work (originally for lute or mandolin) is great for a wind quintet. The solo part is not too difficult yet interesting for players to perform and the audience to listen to.

Regal Entry is designed to mimic that announcement and procession of what might have occurred during a Renaissance Royal Feast or King s Supper. It is scored for the standard woodwind quintet of flute...

Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own charac...

The inspiration for Rustic Morning came from the type of summer morning where you can almost feel the sunrise. It has a comforting and gentle quality that comes with waking up on a beautiful morning....

In most cases a pixie might be described as a small, wispy, light-hearted creature prone to mischief and shenanigans. In that regard the music is designed to be light and wispy as the creature in ques...

Polkas are popular in many different cultures. The form itself originated in the 19th century around Bohemia and though mostly associated with the Czech culture, today it is popular throughout Europe...

Prelude No. 4 by Frederic Chopin is one of the 24 preludes for piano. It is a very short but beautiful melody full of longing and sadness. By his request, this piece was played at his own funeral, alo...

When one is describing that which is Fleet of Foot, you are generally saying that it is fast. The image that I conjure up for this piece is that of Mercury, the winged messenger, with the wings on his...

This work is approachable by players in the first year or two of playing. The range is limited and the technical requirements are not too great. This is a fun piece that younger players will be sure t...

This rousing and patriotic song was written in 1867, the year of Canada s Confederation. It became very popular and, for many years, was the unofficial national anthem of Canada. The piece opens with...

A great new chamber piece by a great Canadian composer. Once again Donald Coakley demonstrates his flair for writing for brass instruments. Written for this unique combination of trumpet, horn and pia...

This rousing and patriotic song was written in 1867, the year of Canada s Confederation. It became very popular and, for many years, was the unofficial national anthem of Canada. The piece opens with...

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, and i...

This glorious oratorio by Handel transcribes very well for brass quintet and organ. Brilliant fanfare figures and the powerful choral parts make this piece a terrific piece to be played in a large chu...

This aria from the most famous Christmas piece has been arranged for baritone (voice) and brass quintet. It has been transposed from the original key of D down to B-flat at the request of a brass quin...

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...

Eternal Source of Light Divine is a duet for soprano voice and trumpet. The solo trumpet part remains the same (also allowing for performance on natural trumpet) and the remainder of the ensemble perf...

Berceuse ("Lullaby") is the first movement of the six-movement Dolly Suite, Op. 56, which Faure composed for four-hand piano. Transposed up a half step, this arrangement for woodwind quintet and piano...

The incredible fame and popularity of this work is staggering. This arrangement for a double reed ensemble consisting of oboe, oboe d'amore, english horn, and bassoon is a great piece on a recital, ch...

For Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble This is the most famous section from Delibes' Lakmé. Originally written for a duet of a soprano and alto, it is a great piece for any duetting woodwinds. PART 1 -...

men and women that persue tornados or hurricanes for scientific work or just for the thrill of witnessing these amazing natural events up close. An audience generated rain effect and a 'pick a note' m...

Elgar's haunting melody flows through the ensemble finally reaching the climax at the very end.