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A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

Sonatina was commissioned by a mother as a birthday gift for her son. Since the composer was unsure of what types of music he liked, he decided to try to write something in the style of Mozart. The pi...

This popular aria is a beautiful addition to the music for flute ensemble. The lyrical side of the instrument is explored with the elegant melody of the solo line and the background figures that suppo...

This is another new composition by talented composer Jeff Smallman. This short flute and piano piece is ideal for a high school level player to enter a competition with or perform at a concert or reci...

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.

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...

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...

Quando si descrive una cosa che è "Fleet of Foot", in genere si dice che è veloce. L'immagine che mi viene in mente per questo brano è quella di Mercurio, il messaggero alato, con le ali sull'elmo e s...

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 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...

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

The rag, popularized by Scott Joplin and others of his time, is a musical form still enjoyed by the audiences of today. Neil Hunter has cleverly captured the spirit, rhythms and colour of the rag in P...

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...

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 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!

Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple, yet very catchy. Chord changes are simple enough to open up opportunities for players to practice and sho...

For those who have enjoyed Last Voyage of the Queen Anne s Revenge or Burning of the Royal Fortune, here is another exciting installment to the pirate theme at a more challenging level.