Queen's Temple

Alan Ridout composed this Duo Concertant whilst he was still in Canterbury, finishing the work on 6th October 1986. Alan's immediate musical thoughts were realised in a Threnody (Lament) in memory of...

This delicious collection of miniatures for clarinet and piano by Alan Richardson is ideal or players of all ages and is very audience friendly. Each Postcard beautifully depicts a different scene wit...

A very witty and appealing set of clarinet pieces! Four chemistry related pieces to have fun with!    

A fascinating concert item by the renowned clarinettist, Emma Johnson, inspired by the pandemic, Isolation - Lament and Dance. The Dance is a truly original conception for player and foot-tapping set...

A challenging piece, incorporating many contemporary techniques. Duration approx. 5 mins.

John Dankworth wrote this gem as a gift for the clarinettist Emma Johnson. It is full of characteristic melody and sumptuous jazz-harmonies. Audience appeal winner.

A challenging study for the really serious oboist. Inspired by Gillet No. 3 and intended as an equivalent to strengthen the fourth finger of the left hand.

A delightful collection of pastoral oboe pieces. Duration: 8 mins. This is a new edition published in 2016

Three short movements, evoking images of Scandinavia, Spain and Hungary. Delightful music from a highly skilled composer. Duration: 8 mins.

A fascinating and profound work for all accomplished and aspiring oboists. Contemporary in idiom, this highly effective work will intrigue and, indeed, delight audiences.

Charles Camilleri is a major contemporary composer. His Sonata Breve for oboe and piano will add significantly to the repertoire and is an exciting and highly effective work. Though very much of its t...

Entertaining and vivid. Well suited for concerts, festivals and auditions. 4 movements

A beautiful sonatina in a pastoral style

After an unusual and provocative first movement, which employs a colourful percussion section, Fanfares and Dance present some tuneful and highly rhythmic writing. Ideal for the enthusiastic trombonis...

After an unusual and provocative first movement, which employs a colourful percussion section, Fanfares and Dance present some tuneful and highly rhythmic writing. Ideal for the enthusiastic trombonis...

Another brilliant piece from James Rae! A fun way to practise using the side C key. Comes with accompaniments for both E flat and B flat saxophones.

A terrific new piece from Timothy Bowers, written for virtuoso saxophonist Nick Sorensen. But it doesn't need a virtuoso player to play it! Ideal for saxophonists from about Grade 6 upwards. A fusion...

A milestone in the history of western music - the first ever opera for trumpet and piano! Based on the enduring tale of Little Red Riding Hood this highly attractive work will delight audiences of all...

A highly enjoyable set of pieces with a Wild West theme, using 1st to 4th positions - making it also educationally attractive. Effective but very playable piano parts.

These three reflections dissect and explore three motives from three Sonatas to make three individual pieces all of which are, indirectly, a homage to Beethoven. A sparkling and intriguing addition to...