Ossian Publications

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

Cantos No. 2 by Giovanni Gabrieli, arranged by Verne Reynolds, is written for two advanced horn choirs, each with four parts. Movements: I. Canzona Per Sonar Primi Toni, II. Exultate, III. Canzona Per...

This collection of four Renaissance cantos includes works by Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Croce, and Hans Leo Hassler, and has been transcribed for double horn choir by Verne Reynolds. Cantos: I. Dialogo...

This collection of three Samuel Scheidt cantos have been transcribed for horn choir by Verne Reynolds. Cantos: I. Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist II. Alleluja III. Ein Feste Burg

This jaunty promenade for two baritones and two tubas is a great recital or concert piece for intermediate players. The melody is handed-off from one player to another throughout the piece.

Commissioned by Michael Jacobson with support from the National Endowment of the Arts.

This composition for 6-horn choir is, harmonically, straight-ahead blues piece. It is technically challenging and a great selection for the advanced horn ensemble.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Quintet for Trumpet and Strings was commissioned by and dedicated to Chris Gekker, who premiered the work at the International Trumpet Guild convention in College Park, Maryland in May of 1991. The wo...

James Barnes' instrument is the tuba, so he has had a lifelong affection for music composed for and performed on tuba and euphonium. 'Tangents' is intended for large Tuba/Euphonium ensemble, with an e...

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises, music from around the world, classical themes by the masters...