Elizabeth Aitken

Dutch Christmas Song' is an arrangement of the old Dutch song 'Hoe leit dit Kindeke' (Vlaanderen, 1897). The tender, almost fragile words have been movingly honoured by Timothy Travis. The addition of...

En route with Those Boots!

En route with Those Boots!

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar tra...

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar tra...

Undoubtedly, a smile will come to your face whenever you listen to 'Smile', for this little piece is guaranteed to bring mirth and good cheer to each and everyone. What is more, your bandsmen will alm...

Undoubtedly, a smile will come to your face whenever you listen to 'Smile', for this little piece is guaranteed to bring mirth and good cheer to each and everyone. What is more, your bandsmen will alm...

A march full of atmosphere in the Italian style. Verdi would be jealous.

A ballad that hints at Australia where its composer used to live for a couple of years. It was the friendliness of both its human and animal inhabitants that inspired him to write this little paragon...

A ballad that hints at Australia where its composer used to live for a couple of years. It was the friendliness of both its human and animal inhabitants that inspired him to write this little paragon...

This delightful ballad, in which the solo horn plays a leading role, will remind many people of a very special moment in their lives. A lot could be said about it, but perhaps it is better to let the...

Little (solo) material is available for the novice kettledrummer. Your kettledrummer will be thrilled with the star part this composition allows him or her to play. Kettledrum Overture is a classic o...

The 'Admiral Spirit' is the pride of the Navy. The ship is at sea, there is no wind, the sun is shining. The crew are busy piloting the ship into port in prime condition. The admiral himself will insp...

This composition, consisting of two movements, has everything in it to be the surprise of your performance. When the Rain is Coming begins even before the first note sounds. (home-made) rainmakers int...

This composition, consisting of two movements, has everything in it to be the surprise of your performance. When the Rain is Coming begins even before the first note sounds. (home-made) rainmakers int...

A little work almost begging to be kissed ! So deceptively simple but because of that also containing a good many of the well-known snakes in the grass. The work was premiered as a warm-up for a conte...

Beginning with the key anthem from the civil rights movement, We Shall Overcome, Mark Hayes leads the singer into Bill Wither's song Lean On Me, creating a powerfully moving ballad of inspiration, hop...

This delightful ballad, in which the solo horn plays a leading role, will remind many people of a very special moment in their lives. A lot could be said about it, but perhaps it is better to let the...

Written in C Major, the 3rd violin and piano parts are included. With a poem about the nocturnal marsupial from Australia and their habits, this work for beginning to developing strings encourages the...

Grade 1 1/2 * This piece in D Major offers easy optional violin/cello parts, and a piano part is included.

Roaches in the Pantry is a fun piece for young players in D Major and D Modal. It is written in ABA form with presto scurrying in the beginning and ending section, with a slower mysterioso middle sect...

This lyrical work will show off your strings expressive side. The music, set in 3/4 time, moves seamlessly between a D major and B minor tonalities, and uses the notes string players learn first and k...

Not a jig or a reel, but a very flowing original melody that evokes images of the sea. First violins must play in 3rd and 4th position while lower strings play the wide-spread broken chords which give...