David Marlatt

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 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...

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...

The incredible fame and popularity of this work is staggering. This arrangement for a flexible woodwind ensemble is a great piece on a recital, church service or wedding.

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

The fun technical lines, originally in piano and violin, are given here to all members of the ensemble. Flashy and fun to play and a thrill for audiences.

Mr. Handel's Water Piece is a five movement piece originally for trumpet and strings. The overture is from the Water Music Suite in D. The fifth movement is a rearrangement by the composer of a march...

Earthscape is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and breath...

This makes a terrific opener for a concert or recital. Purcell's music always works well for winds and this prelude is no exception. There is interesting melodic material throughout this arrangement a...

This piece was originally for bass voice and piano by Italian composer Giacomo Carissimi. The flowing melodic line works perfectly as a feature for a player (clarinet or tenor saxophone) in a woodwind...

The elegant Intermezzo is the most famous part of this opera. It opens quietly, builds, then ends as it began. This beautiful melody is a great slow work for a concert or ceremony.

This beautiful and flowing Christmas carol was written by Pietro Yon. The melody is found mainly between the top 2 parts with the rest of the ensemble supporting with rhythmic figures. Slight variatio...

This work tells the story of the famous sailor and explorer - Christopher Columbus. His voyage to discover a trade route with China while traveling West led to the discovering of The New World - the A...

This Andaluza (or Playera) is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a mixed woodwind ensemble. Ole!

Girl With The Flaxen Hair and Golliwog s Cakewalk are two of Claude Debussy s most popular piano works. It has been said that Girl With The Flaxen Hair, with its impressionistic and progressive harmon...

This majestic piece depicts a King s procession through a Medieval town. Grand and triumphant, the king parades past his subjects waving and greeting them. This piece allows for all members in the ens...

This work (originally for lute or mandolin and strings) is a great piece to feature a mixed woodwind ensemble. Melody is found in all voices and can be successfully performed by any combination of woo...

Blaze Away is a great march which was first published in 1901. It was written for concert band/brass band on march cards as well as versions for piano, organ, guitar and even banjo band!

This is a fun show-off tune for a mixed woodwind ensemble. Originally for string quartet, it works very well in this new setting. This is a simple theme and variations with the melody line being playe...

Adventures come in many forms - whether it be a Greek, Persian or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure is...