Queen's Temple

Another witty and engaging work from the pen of the inimitable James Rae. Two delightful movements evoking the era of the cinema organ, for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones.

A step by step guide to exploring vocal improvisation for creative and confident expression, exam preparation and fun, aimed at singers and teachers.

The history and story of the clarinet in five movements, for 4 Bb clarinets and bass clarinet. Very useful for school concerts. Duration: 10 mins.

A bright and ceremonial-style piece. Ideal for concerts, weddings, and other special occasions. 

An enchanting tale with a happy ending! 

A fascinating movement subtitled "A Zen meditation". Duration: 4 mins.

The life and music of Britain's most misunderstood composer Malcolm Arnold’s musical genius was once widely acclaimed. In the 1950s he could do little wrong, his writing for films, stage and concert h...

A Suite of three Scottish folksongs expertly arranged by James Rae for Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano. Commissioned by, and dedicated to, Iona Garvie, Fiona Mitchell and Eleanor Meynell with support from...

Flexible ensemble pieces for clarinets, flutes, oboes, saxophones and bassoons. A very useful collection of flexible ensemble pieces for the busy teacher who needs to mix and match clarinets, flutes,...

John Sykes wrote The Keel Row -  a Diversion for Piano in 1938. With its swing rhythms and jazzy harmonies, it is very much a piece of its time - the gay abandon of the inter-war years, the obverse of...

An exciting piano solo from the fascinating English composer John Sykes, a distinguished pupil of Vaughn Williams.

A short and witty piece; useful for concerts. duration: 3 mins.  This version is for Eb, Bb, alto and bass clarinets.

I actually started writing pieces at the age of about 7. They are all inconsequential! But recently I came across a folder where I had collected all these pieces together and two did actually stand ou...

5 traditional Christmas carols set to new music, for SATB and organ or piano.

Two volumes of lovely new carols for SATB and piano/organ - a must-have for your Christmas carol concerts. Written, by Alan Taylor, originally for the Chipperfield Choir, resident choir at Chipperfiel...

A sparkling work for wind quartet that highlights all the many colours this popular combination can create. Over the three movements, each instrument is put under the spotlight as this richly melodic...

5 traditional Christmas carols set to new music, for unison voices and organ or piano. Also available for SATB and organ/piano (QT104).