David Marlatt: Mittelschwere Noten

Originally for piano, this Adagio has been elegantly transcribed for the brass quintet. It has been scored as a lyrical horn feature but all parts are interesting and everyone gets a break. Lyrical pi...

The Allegro con Spirito movement of the Divertimento No. 1 is from the Six Feldpartiten (open air suites), composed by Haydn in the early 1780's. Originally scored for two oboes, two French horns, thr...

Habanera is one of the most famous and popular opera arias in the repertoire. The majority of technical requirements have been reduced to make this arrangement suitable for mid high school level perfo...

A new arrangement of this piano favourite, The Gypsies works well for this larger ensemble. The melody is passed throughout the group and none of the parts is too difficult. It is a character piece de...

Handel's most frequently performed and most famous oratorio is probably best known for the famous Hallelujah. The Hallelujah is the grand chorus that caused the King to rise from his seat and as all g...

This piece is a standard in the repertoire for brass players thanks to an arrangement by Robert King. After the arrangement was published it was thought that it may have been written by Daniel Speer....

The first Gymnopedie, a word coined by Satie himself, is perhaps the composer's most recognizable work. The melancholic nature of the melody lends itself well to the sombre sonority of the flute. This...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. T...

This Ave Maria was originally named Meditation by the composer Charles Gounod (1818-1893). He wrote this famous melody to the accompaniment of the first prelude of the Well-Tempered Clavier by Johann...

This famous movement from the Flute Sonata (TWV 41:F2) is a great piece that is accessible to many players. This short tuneful piece would work well on any concert or recital.

This famous movement from the flute sonata is a great piece that is accessible to many players. This short tuneful piece would work well on any concert.

This famous and exciting piece would make a great opening to a concert or it could even be used as a recessional at a wedding service. The technical parts flow very nicely and sound more difficult the...

Bach wrote over 300 cantatas. This is the most famous section from Cantata No. 208. This setting for 2 flutes and keyboard (piano or organ) will be equally well received in both churches and recital h...

This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for flute and keyboard (piano or organ). The key has been altered to facilitate some of the technical requir...

These two works (one by Gounod and the other by Schubert) are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody ma...

This famous piano work by Debussy lends itself very well to wind instruments. The flowing melodic line combined with the distinctive Debussy harmonies make this a great new arrangement for 2 flutes an...

This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for 6 flutes alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this piece s...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass and woodwind instruments. Several of these canzons have been arranged for a like-instrument ensemble. S...

There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of brass and woodwind instruments. Several of these canzons have been arranged for a like-instrument ensemble. S...

Cotton Candy is a quick, light and fun tune intended as a closer or encore on a concert. It is musically simple and the harmonies are typical of cartoon or circus music. The title suggests the gaiety...

Dies ist ein wunderschönes Stück für Flöte und Klavier. Die romantische musikalische Linie und der Rubato-Stil machen dieses Stück zu einer großartigen Abwechslung in einem Konzert oder Recital. Die K...

This popular aria is a beautiful addition to the music for flute ensemble. The lyrical side of the instrument is explored with the elegant melody of the solo line and the background figures that suppo...

This work (originally for lute or mandolin) is great for a wind quintet. The solo part is not too difficult yet interesting for players to perform and the audience to listen to.

This glorious oratorio by Handel transcribes very well for brass quintet and organ. Brilliant fanfare figures and the powerful choral parts make this piece a terrific piece to be played in a large chu...

This makes a terrific opener for a concert or recital. Purcell's music always works well for winds and this prelude is no exception. There is interesting melodic material throughout this arrangement a...