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When one is describing that which is Fleet of Foot, you are generally saying that it is fast. The image that I conjure up for this piece is that of Mercury, the winged messenger, with the wings on his...

This work is approachable by players in the first year or two of playing. The range is limited and the technical requirements are not too great. This is a fun piece that younger players will be sure t...

No catalog of brass ensemble music would be complete without Gabrieli canzons. This arrangement for quintet and organ is an adaptation of a canzon for 8 voices.

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 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 composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, and i...

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...

Berceuse ("Lullaby") is the first movement of the six-movement Dolly Suite, Op. 56, which Faure composed for four-hand piano. Transposed up a half step, this arrangement for woodwind quintet and piano...

This piece was composed to reflect a medieval scene of an army attacking a castle.Fun parts to play for all while focusing on using the first six notes learned in most method books.

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.

Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence, and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the ancient...

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.

Mission: Secret is a classic spy tune written using a 12-bar blues form. It mostly comprises of a catchy bass line riff with a simple, sustained melody over top. Although short solos are written in th...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the 'pirate-like' feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have many pi...

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...

This jump swing version of Hark the Herald Angels Sing will definitely get the toes of listeners tapping. The lowest part introduces the style, by playing a bass line a la Sing, Sing, Sing. Each instr...

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...

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...