Pavane
[3 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Synth/Vln/Cello] (3) Code F
A popular concert item giving most of the instruments the chance to play the famous Pavane melody by Gabriel Faure.

Dixit Maria
[3 Fls/Oc/Bb Cl/2 Alto Sax] (3) Code E
An opportunity for students to have experience playing early music with this piece by Hans Leo Hassler on their modern instruments.  It does work!

Extracts from Suite No 1
[2 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Tenor Sax] (3) Code E
An arrangement of three contrasting movements from J S Bach's Suite No 1.

Basse-Dance
[3 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/2 Alto Sax/Vln/Cello] (3) Code F
One of the most famous movements from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock.  This is a popular piece and has plenty of interest in all the parts.

Basse-Dance
[As above but for Picc/2 Fls/3 Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Bsn/Hrn in F/Bb Trp] (3) Code F

Pieds-en-L'air
[2 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Triangle/Vln/Cello] (3) Code E
A slow movement from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock.  This is a good piece to teach students the importance of long, legato lines.

Pieds-en-L'air
[As above but for Picc/2 Fls/3 Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Bsn/Hrn in F/Bb Trp] (3) Code F

Mattachins
[3 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Tambourine/Timps/2 Vlns/Cello] (3) Code F
This is an exciting movement from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock and is an excellent piece for concerts.  Don't be put off by some of the dissonant harmonies - it does come together in the end.

Mattachins
[As above but for Picc/2 Fls/3 Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Bsn/Hrn in F/Bb Trp] (3) Code F

The Cool Cats [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/3 Bb Trp] (2/3) Code F
A trio in two movements providing the players with swing and straight quaver opportunities.  Based on Cool Cats Trio with added parts and counter melodies.

We Saw the Sea [2 Fls/Bb Cl/Bsn/Alto Sax/3 Bb Trp] (3) Code E
A medley of three Sea Shanties: Drunken Sailor, Johnny come down to Hilo and Bobbie Shafto.  Some parts are easier than others - please contact for details.

Danse Nobilmente Tielman Susato [2 Fl/2 Bb Cl/Alto Sax/3Bb Tr/Tambourine] (2) Code E
An arrangement of this famous composition by Susato for beginner ensemble.