David Marlatt: Partituras fácil

This is truly beautiful music ideal for weddings, church services, or a recital to demonstrate lyrical playing. The key has been altered from the original to best suit the sound of the tenor saxophone...

These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for just 4 recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces. Brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble...

This piece is a depiction of the Closing Ceremony to an Olympic Games. It is organized in 3 sections: Fanfare, Parade of Flags and Celebration. The majesty of the ceremony opens with a fanfare, then t...

This is an edition of the Canadian national anthem that is playable with or without choir. After a short, two bar introduction to help set pitch, the anthem is presented in a fairly traditional way wi...

Terpsichore is a collection of over 300 instrumental dance pieces by Michael Praetorius to which there were no instruments specified on the score. As a result these pieces have been performed by many...

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...

As the title would suggest, this is a reflective piece which is primarily a piano solo with wind and percussion accompaniment. Elgin Mills is the name of street that the composer often travels along o...

The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from St. Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings he has several roles including leading...

Waterscape is the fourth piece in a series of "elements" inspired works. It contains an atmospheric opening with alto sax and flute solos before moving into a flowing series of melodies depicting the...

Pirates! This multi sectioned rollicking adventure opens with The Voyage Ahead, moves to Captain's Orders before slowing down to the reflective Sun Off the Bow. A Gold Tooth Grin and Jig on Deck speed...

This beautiful slow movement from a work for solo organ is a great feature for the clarinet section of a band. The melody flows throughout the ensemble but the clarinets receive the most attention. Th...

This set of short pieces depicts events that occur annually at fairs all across North America. Ferris wheels, cotton candy, and a fanfare to open the fair are all included. Unique to this short suite...

This piece was originally written for the classical guitar. The transition from guitar to woodwinds is not a natural one, however, there are a large number of Spanish pieces written for wind instrumen...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. The melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is fl...

This is an English carol dating from the 16th century. Colorful orchestrations and use of percussion add a terrific effect to this slightly lesser known holiday song. Very effective and memorable!

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two clarinets and adding a solo flute and trumpet. The percussive 'drone' parts add a distinct colour to this piece. Th...

There are many versions of the text and music for this famous Christmas carol. The music was found in the collection Christmas Carols New and Old by Bramley and Stainer in 1878. All parts get a chance...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a famous and popular Christmas carol. This arrangement is presented in two very different ways. One section is a slow and mysterious with a steady ostinato and melody i...

De Colores is a traditional Mexican Folk tune often performed by the famous Mariachi bands. This simple and elegant waltz has been arranged as an alto sax duet feature. The horns and low brass add har...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-known music set for 2 like-instruments (or may be combined with other transposing instruments). These serve as a great introduction to chamber playing and...

This is a collection of arrangements of well-known music set for 2 like-instruments (or may be combined with other transposing instruments). These serve as a great introduction to chamber playing and...

This favorite children's song has been cleverly arranged in some different styles in this easy arrangement for quintet. The melody is passed around to start, then a waltz section, and finally a Calyps...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, and rocks. The sea is symbolized not by water, but by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippling...