Here are three refreshing new modern arrangements of three popular traditional carols ?like you ain?t never heard them before?. Intended for the intermediate oboe player and a reasonably competent pianist, they are sure to brighten up your Christmas events whether at home, school, church or recital hall. The pieces could be used during a Christmas service or as stand-alone pieces at an end-of-term presentation. The audio sample includes recordings of all three pieces.

The King Rides Out (based on ?Good King Wenceslas?) starts conventionally enough but turns into a country-style song and then there?s a three-part Bach-like contrapuntal section, concluding with a wistful coda. Waltz with Holly ? or Possibly Ivy (based of course on ?The Holly and the Ivy?) turns into a dreamy waltz with long extended phrases and a good vehicle to show the oboe player?s tone quality. The Merry Gentleman go Latin is a lively rumba version of ?God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen?.

Colin Kirkpatrick studied composition, cello and piano at London?s prestigious Royal College of Music and after graduation followed a career in music education. He was a High School Music Director in London for about fifteen years and later became a Music Education Adviser for local government, with the added responsibility for training teachers and directing the instrumental teaching service.

He has been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Novello, Paxton, Schott, Oxford University Press, Chester and Belwin Mills. He holds MA and PhD degrees and his other interests include reading, photography, travel, cooking and wine tasting.

This is a collection of 10 easy pieces from the Romantic period that have been arranged for Oboe and Piano. It is a highly valuable resource for students in their first courses, as it provides excellent material for essays and performances. Whether you are looking to improve your skills in playing the oboe or studying the music of the Romantic period, this collection is a great starting point. The included piano accompaniments are designed to complement the oboe parts, creating a beautiful and harmonious sound.
Titles:
1. Largo from ?New World Symphony? ? A. Dvorák
2. Theme from "Le Streghe" - N. Paganini
3. Melody in F ? A. Rubinstein
4. Soldier March ? R. Schumann
5. The Great Gate of Kiev - M. Mussorgsky
6. Theme from "New World Symphony" (IV mov.) - A. Dvorák
7. Theme from "Symphony n. 1" (IV mov.) - J. Brahms
8. Theme from "Symphony n. 5" (II mov.) - L. van Beethoven
9. Theme from "Symphony n. 7" (II mov.) - L. van Beethoven
10.Theme from "Swane Lake" - P. I. Tchaikovsky.