Queen's Temple

During much of the nineteenth century The Battle of Prague was one of the most often played and popular of all concert pieces. Audiences were much more likely to hear it than a sonata by Mozart, Beeth...

Five sonatas for brass instruments and piano. This work was commissioned by Professor James Watson for the brass faculty of the Royal Academy of Music, London. It was composed between January and May...

A set of five cheerful pieces written to warm the soul and bring a gentle smile to the faces of the audience.

Sonata for Solo Guitar in one movement, composed in 1988. It is the first part of a cycle 'The Seasons'.

Dedicated to the guitarist Michael Butten, this is another beautiful work for solo guitar from the pen of Timothy Bowers.

Settings of six of Edmund Clerihew's witty poems. Very popular with audiences. 

An important new work by one of the UK's leading young composers. Based on one of Sir Malcolm Arnold's most haunting melodies: the theme from 'Whistle Down the Wind'. The composer describes it as a se...

A charming and imaginative set of piano pieces ranging from medieval to space-age via baroque, classical and romantic. Something a little different for teaching and performing.

The charity Harmony of Hope uses music to bring healing and relief to refugees and victims of war primarily in the Middle East. It was founded by Helena Lloyd and has used music therapy and musical in...

 A useful and tuneful work for talented players.

An invaluable collection of pieces for string ensemble for pupils of mixed abilities, with piano accompaniment. Arrangements of popular works by Beethoven, Dvo?ák, Handel, Haydn and Vivaldi.

For 5 Bb clarinets & bass clarinet. Three carols most imaginatively arranged by this important British composer. Duration: 6 mins.

Robin Milford was a friend of Gerald Finzi and this work certainly owes something to that major 20th century composer.  The Quintet is full of wonderful tunes as well as robust and characteristic writ...

This piece was originally part of a major work for concert band, called 'The Turn of a Wheel', which has received performances in many parts of the world since its premier in November 1999. In 2002 th...

Nigel Gibbon's fascinating new book approaches trumpet technique in a very novel and comprehensive manner. It includes buzzing, breathing, technical exercises and much more in a thoroughly integrated...

A jazzy duet in James Rae's inimitable style. Ideal for concerts, festivals and fun! For either two alto saxophones or alto and tenor (optional tenor part included).

An atmospheric and evocative portrayal of summer by the renowned composer, Timothy Bowers, who is well known for his interest in the guitar. We are delighted to add this to our growing catalogue of gu...

A selection of fun piano miniatures.

A bold late fanfare by British composer Malcolm Arnold published for the first time.

Malcolm Arnold wrote this little fantasy in the early 1960s as a present for his children, Katharine and Robert, to play together. Even as a miniature, it has many of the hallmarks of the Arnold style...

Arnold lovers may be a little surprised at what they find in this sonata - a foray into fairly strict serial writing - but humour and good tunes are still to be found!

A delightful suite of 4 contrasting dances that conjure up the fun of a medieval banquet. Though these pieces are around grade 4-6 standard, they would grace any programme delivered by clarinet quarte...