Philip Sparke

Adolphe Adam (1803-56) is perhaps best known for his classical ballet, Giselle, but it is his Cantique de Noël (popularly known in the English-speaking world as 'O Holy Night', the opening line of its...

With an expressive ballad followed by a lively vivace, this solo piece, based on the tradition of the Italian Commedia dell'arte, makes full use of both the lyrical and technical possibilities of the...

Moon Song, Sun Dance was scored originally for flugel horn and brass band; the transcription for piano accompaniment has been written by the composer. The work is in two contrasting movements, which c...

The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating pieces to play, which complement your cho...

Philip Sparke's Skilful Duets is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in th...

Philip Sparke's Super Duets is the third volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first books in the...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Intermediate Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play about an octave and a half and follows on from Sparke's 1...

Philip Sparke's Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in...

Aria was commissioned by and written for the remarkable tenor horn player, Sheona White. Philip Sparke had produced a CD recording with Sheona as soloist and had her wonderful sound in his ears while...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Philip Sparke's 'Starter Solos' is the first volume of a progressive series of books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument,...

Philip Sparke's Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual...

This new composition for solo trumpet by renowned composer Philip Sparke explores many aspects of trumpet playing and in particular its lyrical and technical possibilities. It is a two movement piece...

Philip Sparke's Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in...

Super Solos de Philip Sparke es el tercer volumen de una serie progresiva de libros de solistas que lleva al joven instrumentista de viento de principiante a músico consumado. Como continuación de los...

Super Solos de Philip Sparke es el tercer volumen de una serie progresiva de libros de solistas que lleva al joven instrumentista de viento de principiante a músico consumado. Como continuación de los...

Super Solos de Philip Sparke es el tercer volumen de una serie progresiva de libros de solistas que lleva al joven instrumentista de viento de principiante a músico consumado. Como continuación de los...

Bohemian Rhapsody wird oft als der bedeutendste Song in der Geschichte des Rock bezeichnet. Neben dem nie erklärten rätselhaften Text trug vor allem die ungewöhnliche Form zum heute noch andauernden E...

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) stands, with Handel and J. S. Bach, as one of the titanic figures of late Baroque composition. Not only was he lauded as a composer of vocal and instrumental works both sac...

In this exciting suite Philip Sparke sets out to capture the essence of his hometown, London, with each of the three movements depicting one of the many characteristics of this fascinating city. Skyli...

Suite from Hymn of the Highlands draws three expressivemusical pictures of the Scottish highlands. The first movement, Ardross Castle, contains solo passages for horn andbaritone and features a fascin...