Philip Sparke

Carol of the Shepherds is based on the hymn tune 'Quem Pastores Laudavere' which dates back to the 14th century and is widely known throughout the Christian world. Although the melody has been set to...

Philip Sparke has taken this traditional melody and produced an attractive arrangement for concert band. The piece is ideal for use in Christmas concerts and is guaranteed to get everyone's toes tappi...

Sparkling woodwinds and majestic brass come together to bring us a wonderful arrangement of this classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently, creating beautiful textures and a multi...

This popular Christmas carol has been expertly arranged for concert band by Philip Sparke. A must for all Christmas concerts.

Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (18...

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...

Snow Valley Sleigh Ride takes you on an imaginary night-time journey from a mountain top ski village into the dark surrounding forests. To the delightful sound of sleigh bells and trotting horses, the...

Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?' is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that hono...

La Navidad está llena de costumbres y tradiciones, tanto antiguas como nuevas. Esto es especialmente evidente en las canciones navideñas, algunas de las cuales han formado parte del culto cristiano du...

The melody of this Christmas carol comes originally from a Finnish songbook of 1582, containing a collection of 74 medieval songs together with Latin texts. The version arranged by Gustav Holst became...

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...

The Ukrainian Bell Carol is part of a large choral work entitled Shchedryk by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (1877-1921). It was first performed by students of Kiev University in...

The Ukrainian Bell Carol is part of a large choral work entitled Shchedryk by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (1877-1921). It was first performed by students of Kiev University in...

Designed to open a Christmas concert, A Christmas Herald starts with a fanfare that introduces a lyrical theme, which eventually turns out to be a descant to Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, which is sub...

Christmas is full of customs and traditions, both old and new. This is especially evident in Christmas songs, some of which have been part of Christian worship for centuries. A Medieval Christmas comb...

Eight easy duets for treble clef instruments. Suitable for equal or mixed treble clef instruments. Includes: The Blue Bell of Scotland; Marching Through Georgia; All Through the Night; Cockles and Mus...

Eight easy duets for treble clef instruments. Suitable for equal or mixed treble clef instruments. Includes: Barbara Allen; Loch Lomond; Silver Threads Among the Gold; The Ash Grove; Drink to Me Only;...

Eight easy duets for treble clef instruments. Suitable for equal or mixed treble clef instruments. Includes: Away in a Manger; Ding Dong Merrily on High; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; G...

Eight easy duets for treble clef instruments. Suitable for equal or mixed treble clef instruments. Includes: Infant Holy; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Silent Night; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Once in Roy...

Includes: Manhattan - Euphonium Concerto No. 2 - Tuba Concerto - Harlequin - Trombone Concerto

Includes: Royal Salute - Prelude to a Celebration - A Quiet Moment - The Camelot Chronicles - Scenes from a Comedy - Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune - The Legend of Celobrium - The Girl with the Flaxen...

Includes: Maple Leaf Overture - The Sun Will Rise Again - The Godfather Waltz (Rota) - Bolero (Ravel) - A Savannah Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - White Light - Sinfonietta No. 4 (Stramproy Centennial) -...