Mixed Woodwind

Flute & Clarinet Duet

Duetto with a brush, a stick and a string [Fl/Bb Cl] (4/5) Code CC
Six swing style duets with CD backing

The Canterbury Tales [Fl/Bb Cl] (4) Code C
Five duets based on characters from the Canterbury Tales.

2 Flutes & 2 Bb Clarinets

Made in Scotland (4) Code C
A medley of Scottish tunes, arranged in many different styles ranging from the traditional through to jazz.

Made in Scotland, too (4) Code C
If you liked the first volume, you are sure to like the second!

Walking in the Air (3) Code C
A good concert item, not only for the Christmas period.

Badinerie Bites Back (4) Code C
An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Suite No 2 in B Minor.

Country Garden (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many popular styles, including a swing-jazz element.

Made in England (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of three English folk songs in various styles.

Made in Ireland (3/4) Code C
A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies.

How Harmonious is this? (4/5) Code D
A set of variations based on the Harmonious Blacksmith by Handel.  Two variations are in a swing style and final variation required fluency in scales!

Allegro from Vespers (3) Code D
An impressive opener for concerts

Ragaround (4) Code E
Three rag-based quartets which would provide excellent material for a concert.  The third rag - Boogie Rag - contains some very catchy rhythms and tunes.

Yabadidoo (3/4) Code CC
A fun, jazzy quartet.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.

Little Brown Jug (3) Code D
A set of variations on this well-known tune, includes swing and hoe-down styles.

Phew - what an Invention! (5) Code C
Two of Bach's Inventions are still recognisable with an element of humour.

3 Flutes & 3 Bb Clarinets

Three Movements from the Capriol Suite (4) Code E
Basse Dance, Pieds-en-L'air & Mattachins.

Music (5+) Code D
An arrangement of this popular song by John Miles.  It exploits many different styles and tempi.

Sortie (4/5) Code D
A lively arrangement of this organ piece.  Every instrument has the chance to play the solo line.

Various

Pavane by Gabriel Faure
[3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn] (3/4) Code G
A popular concert item giving most of the instruments the chance to play the famous Pavane melody.

Dixit Maria by Hans Leo Hassler
[3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn] (3/4) Code F
An opportunity for students to have experience playing early music on their modern instruments.  It does work!

Farandole by Georges Bizet
[Picc/3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/
1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn/Tambourine] (4/5) Code H
An arrangement of one of Bizet's best known compositions.  This is a very satisfying piece to play and is particularly popular in concerts.

March of the Trolls by Edvard Grieg
[Picc/3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/
1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn] (4/5) Code H
This is a demanding ensemble piece with a challenge to all sections.  It's fun to play and comprises of 2 fast and rhythmic sections and a slower middle section.

Gavotte from Masques et Bergamasques by Gabriel Faure
[Picc/3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/
1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn] (4/5) Code H
This is a slightly more advanced piece for mixed woodwind - but if a challenge is required, this is your piece.

Idylle from Suite Pastorale by Emmanuel Chabrier
[3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn/Triangle] (3/4) Code H
A little-known piece arranged for mixed woodwind.  Its relaxing style is very attractive to the listener - it has always been popular with students.

First Movement from Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 by J S Bach
[3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/1 Bass Bb/2 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/1 Bari Sax/2 Bsn] (4/5) Code H
This is a demanding piece for mixed woodwind ensemble, but worth the practice!

Third Movement, Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 1 by J S Bach
[Eb Cl/3 Bb/Alto Eb/Bass Bb/Sop Sax/2 Alto Sax/Ten Sax/Bari Sax/opt Bassoon/Timps/Drum kit/Tuned perc] (4/5) Code H
An arrangement for Clarinets, Saxophones (opt Bassoon) and percussion of the 3rd movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 1.

A Sailor Tune [Fl/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Tenor Sax] (3) Code C
A fun arrangement of this short composition by Herbert Howells, giving all performers the chance to shine.

A Sailor Tune [As above but for Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Bb or Bsn] (3) Code C

Hornpipe Humoresque
[Picc/3 Fls/Oc/Bb Cl/2 Alto Sax/Tenor or Bari Sax] (4) Code E
A humorous arrangement of the organ piece by Noel Rawsthorne.  This arrangement gives all instrumentalists the chance to shine on solo lines combined with demanding ensemble playing.

Septembers [3 Fls/Ob/Bb Cl/Alto Sax/Tenor Sax] (3)Code D
A good introduction to contemporary ensemble playing for the young performer.  Each instrument has its own importance - good for counting.

Festive 4-Some [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (4) Code C
A challenging medley of carols arranged with a difference! This medley includes I Saw Three Ships, In the Bleak Mid Winter and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, with well-known links.

Country Garden [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (3/4)
Code C
An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many popular styles, including a swing-jazz element.

Made in Ireland [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (3/4)
Code C
A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies.

Made in Scotland [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (4) Code C
A medley of Scottish tunes, arranged in many different styles ranging from the traditional through to jazz.

Badinerie Bites Back [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (4) Code C
An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Suite No 2 in B minor by J S Bach.

Rondo a la Caccia [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (3/4) Code C
A lively arrangement of this lyrical movement from 'The Four Seasons' by A Vivaldi.

Made in England [Fl/Ob/Bb Cl/Bass Cl or Bsn] (4)
Code C
A medley of English folksongs arranged in many popular styles.

Made in Ireland [2 Sop/2 Alto/Ten/Bari Sax's & Eb/4 Bb/Eb Alto/Bb Bass/Contra bass clar's] (3/4) Code C
A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies.

After the Sun [SAAATTB Sax's & Eb/3 Bb/2 Eb Alto/Bb Bass clar's] (4/5) Code G
A tango based double septet including many different styles.

A Step Around [SAAATTB Sax's & Eb/3 Bb/2 Eb Alto/Bb Bass clar's] (4/5) Code G
A lively double septet written in a jazz rondo form.

A Step Around [As above but for Picc/3 Fl/2 Ob/3 Bb Cl/Bass Cl/2 Bsn/2 Alto/1 Ten/1 Bari Sax.] (4/5) Code G

Sortie [SAATTB Sax's & Eb/4 Bb/Eb Alto/Bb Bass clar's] (4/5) Code G
A lively arrangement of this organ piece by Louis-James-Alfred Lefenure Wely.  Every instrument has the change to play the solo line.

Glenn Miller Medley [AA/T or B Sax's & Eb or Bb/2 Bb Clari's] (3/4) Code FF
A medley of five Glenn Miller hits - In the Mood, Pennsylvania 65000, Moonlight Serenade and Chatanooga Choo Choo.

We Saw the Sea [3 Alto Sax/4 Bb clar's] (2/3) Code F
A medley of three Sea Shanties: Drunken Sailor, Johnny come down to Hilo and Bobbie Shafto. 

Country Garden [Fl or Bb Cl/Bb Cl/Bb Cl or Eb Alto/Bb Bass] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporation many popular styles, including a swing-jazz element.

Air'em Scar'em [Fl or Bb Cl/Bb Cl/Bb Cl or Eb Alto/Bb Bass] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of the Air from Bach's Suite No 3 in D.  A straight opening which then moves into a swing arrangement.

Badinerie Bites Back [Fl or Bb Cl/Bb Cl/Bb Cl or Eb Alto/Bb Bass] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Bach.s Suite No 2 in B Minor.

Made in England Fl or Bb Cl/Bb Cl/Bb Cl or Eb Alto/Bb Bass] (3/4) Code C
An arrangement of three English folk songs in various styles.

Gavotte from Masques et Bergamasques
[SSAATB Sax and Eb/4 Bb/Eb Alto/Bb Bass/Con Bass Cl] (4/5) Code G
This is a slightly more advanced piece for mixed woodwind - but if a challenge is required, this is your piece.

A Step Around [Picc/3 Fl/2 Ob/ 3 Bb Cl/Bass Cl/2 Bsn/AATB Saxs] (4/5) Code G
A lively piece written in a jazz style rondo form.

We Saw the Sea [4 Bb/Bs Bb/5 Alto Sax/Ten Sax]
(3/4) Code F
A medley of three sea shanties - Drunken Sailor, Johnny come down to Hilo and Bobbie Shafto.

Post Sax Galop [5 Bb/Bs Bb/4 Alto Sax/Ten Sax]
(3/4) Code FF
An arrangement of the famous Post Horn Galop.

Reely-around [Eb/2 Bb/Alto Eb or Bs Bb/Bs Bb or Contra Clars/SATB Saxs] (4/5) Code FF
A scottish influenced composition in true gaelic style with a mixture of rhythms and a rendition of 'Hieland Laddie' in the middle.

Concerto Grosso No 1 [Eb or Bb/2 Bb/Alto Eb or Bs Bb/Bs Bb or Contra Clars/SATB Saxs] (5+) Code FF
An arrangement in the Concerto Grosso style of the first 3 movements of this famous work by Corelli.