Southern Music Woodwind

Named after the Cascadian Wind Quintet which commissioned and premiered the work. this 4-movement concerto grosso evokes musical images of the Pacific Northwest. Full orchestra and piano accompaniment...

This composition for saxophone choir was inspired when the composer first heard a large saxophone ensemble. It is intended to evoke the feelings he had as a child attending picnics in the summer, full...

Although this work was originally composed for clarinet choir, its rich harmonies and lyricism make it especially appropriate for saxophone ensemble. Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, 3 Alto Sax, 2 Tenor...

According to legend, Scarlatti was relaxing after an evening of composing and teaching when his pet cat decided to take a walk across the keys of his harpsichord. Upon hearing this, he decided to use...

Everett Gates studied at Eastman School of Music at the Univesity of Rochester. His composition teachers included Darius Milhaud and Nadia Boulanger. I. Summer Caprice, II Autumn Pastel, III. Chorale...

This is the most popular of the Noels by D'aquin. Transcribed for flute choir by Arthur Ephross.

Composed for the 20th annual convention of the National Flute Association, Los Angeles, California, August 1992.

This lullaby is a beautiful example of Welsh folk music. Lullabies such as this were sung as assurance that all would be well until morning, conjuring images of watchful angels and peaceful slumber. T...

This arrangement for large flute choir is derived from the original Latin plainsong. Solos in the 1st and 2nd flute parts may be played from the audience, off-stage, or from within the ensemble.

A collection for six flutes or flute choir of three original madrigals. Each is based on a different song from three distinct ethnic musical styles: a 17th Century German part-song, A Japanese folk-so...

Composed in the summer of 1984, Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication, it has be...

A single movement work for flute sextet or flute choir. The 6th part includes an alternate alto flute.

Commissioned by the National Assocation of College Wind and Percussion Instructors.

From Hob. III:81, this Finale from Haydn's string quartet has been transcribed for a mixed clarinet quartet. The 3rd clarinet and alto clarinet parts both are derived from the viola, allowing the play...

Beethoven's Trio Op. 87 has long been one of the composer's most popular works. This revised edition by Albert Andraud expresses the French romantic tradition of his heritage, providing performers a d...

This arrangement of three songs by Salomone Rossi are a great way to introduce advancing saxophone students to Renaissance writing. Songs included: I. Roses, Lilies, and Violets II. As the Unicorn See...

This technically challenging piece is perfect for intermediate to intermediate-advanced players to work on more complicated rhythmic patterns in different musical styles and modal scalar motion. Versi...

Volume 2 of this collection contains 20 country dances originating from Mexico, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Spain, all arranged for oboe duets, trios, or two oboes and English Horn. They c...

This is a practical performing edition of Grainger's Hill Song No. 1 in its original scoring. Detailed Instrumentation: 2 Piccolos (d. Flute), 6 Oboes, 6 English Horns, 6 Bassoons, Contrabassoon

Eric Osterling (1926-2005), sometimes referred to as the 'Schubert' of the band world due to his unusual give for melody, was a noted band composer and Director of Music for the Portland, Connecticut...