Grade 3-This collection of pieces was written for the Trinity Guildhall Examination Board syllabus. It is aimed principally at students of grades 1 to 5 and intended to combine technical challenges with that most vital musical ingredient: fun.Four pieces for bassoon and piano by Graham Sheen.Drunken Sailor - the sequelThis needs a plaintive tone especially in the upper register where the dynamics are particularly important. To capture the mood of the piece those slurs in bars 35 and 36 for example might even be close to a glissando. Use your imagination to recreate the sailor's state of health!The Vulgar BoatmanNot only more 'hidden' melodies but moreappalling puns! (Volga Boatman for those not versed in Russian folksongs). This is like a waltz: it is written in 3/4 time but played so as to give the impression of one beat in bar. The melodies need to be well sustained so that we hear four eight or even more bars as a single phrase. Clues for the musical detective:- in addition to the Volga Boatman you might spot just a hint of 'Sailing down the River on a Sunday Afternoon' 'We Sail the Ocean Blue' (H.M.S. Pinafore) The Eton Boat Song and even Wagner's Flying Dutchman.Last Tango in HarrisEveryone must surely know these thinly disguised Scottish tunes but can you make them sound like a tango? Bear in mind that tangos are not jazz: the rhythm is quite strict but the tango character is in the tone and the phrasing. Notice how expressive the occasional shorter note value can be as in bars 4 and 5 in the bassoon part.Rheumanian StretchesOr was that Rumanian Sketches? This is a chance to play the main melody in two registers of the bassoon. Try to make a good even sound in both octaves. This piece requires careful counting since the phrases in the bassoon part don't always begin where you might expect. Think of this piece as a song.

'Tricks and Games' comprises a series of short and contrasting pieces in a light yet essentially modern idiom. Parts are intended to be played by two pupils of similar abilities. Including:- Chinese Chequers Draughts Cowboys Indians Rag-Time etc. - each presents a different challenge yet with the emphasis on fun.Grade: 3 - 6

15 Selections for Young Concert Band-This part for Bassoon correlates with Book 2 of Essential Elements for Band.This book features arrangements by Michael Sweeney Paul Lavender John Higgins John Moss and James Curnow.Contents: 'African Sketches' 'Barrier Reef' 'Do You Hear What I Hear' 'Elves' Dance' 'Firebird' 'Gaelic Dances' 'Irish Legends' 'On Broadway' 'Regimental Honor' 'Spinning Wheel' 'The Streets of Madrid' 'Summon the Heroes' and 'You're a Grand Old Flag'.

Another witty selection of pieces from the composer of Four Jazz Sketches for bassoonists to get their teeth into. Grade 7 standard.

Postcards was written in 1991 for the Vega Wind Quintet who first performed it at the Huddersfield Festival in the same year. It is a reworking of a set of eight Bagatelles written in 1965: each movement has been rewritten and enlarged to a greater or lesser extent. The title was chosen to emphasise the nature of the pieces which are in a sense brief postcards from different genres (fugato dance etc). John McCabe (1939-2015) was a British composer pianist and music administrator. He studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music and built a career as a virtuoso pianist. However he also wrote several hundred musical compositions ranging from large-scale orchestral works to chamber music and solo instrumental pieces - it is said the only classical genre he did not write for was opera. 

A Symphonic Sketch. Otto M. Schwarz composes not only for symphonic bands, but has written the soundtracks for many films. In this piece, he describes a ride on a roller coaster. At the beginning, the cars are pulled up by a chain. High above the ground the ride begins with all the well-known variations like steep downhill slides and loops, accompanied by the screams of the passengers. Towards the end of the piece, the ride becomes faster and faster, and then comes the end. Roller Coaster must be considered as a musical sketch, and is especially suited as an encore for your concerts. Get in! Let the ride begin!

Score-Walter Piston's Three New England Sketches for Symphony Orchestra.Commissioned by the Worcester County Musical Association. First performed on October 23 1959 by Detroit Symphony Orchestra atthe Worcester (Mass.) Music Festival Paul Paray Conducting.Instrumentation:Piccolo2 Flutes2 OboesEnglish Horn2 Clarinets In BbBass Clarinet2 BassoonsContrabassoon4 Horns In F3Trumpets In C (Parts in Bb)3 TrombonesTubaTimpaniPercussion (Snare Drum Bass Drum Cymbals Susp. Cymbal Triangle Tam-tam Glockenspiel Tambourine Wood Block)2 HarpsStrings

Alan Smith's Three Short Pieces For Woodwind were composed in 2004 as an entry for the 60x60 competition organised by Vox Novus who were looking to promote 60 pieces each lasting no more than 60 seconds. As part of the competition selection process the Three Pieces were broadcast on WBAR Radio New York in August 2004. Subsequently Nocturne (the second of the pieces) was chosen for performance in various European concerts organised by Vox Novus.The obvious challenge in composing these pieces was finding a way of stating an idea and developing it within the span of one minute. For the first piece Iadopted a neo-Baroque style writing a fairly strict fugue complete with stretto pedal point etc. The second piece is a complete contrast to the first exploiting long sustained melodic lines. The final piece is different again making use of almost percussive rhythms and asymmetric time signatures. - Alan Smith Score and parts are included for Flute Oboe Clarinet in B flat and Bassoon.

Master Solos book/CD packs are a fresh source of solo literature in a comprehensive package for developing instrumentalists. The collections for the various instruments were personally selected and performed by world-famous performing artists and educators (see below) and each features a specially prepared lesson. Every Master Solos pack includes 8 selections by renowned composers - different for each instrument - and a piano accompaniment book. The accompanying CDs are uniquely designed to serve in practice and performance situations and offer immeasurable benefits for the intermediate soloist and for the instrumental instructor. The first track features the soloperformance with piano accompaniment providing tempo and musical style and the second track is the piano accompaniment only designed for rehearsal. The recorded accompaniment can also be used in performances. Flute by Gary Sigurdson Oboe by Don Jaeger Bassoon by Leonard Sharrow Bb Clarinet by Ramon Kireilis Eb Alto Saxophone by Larry Teal Bb Trumpet/Cornet by Robert Getchell Horn by Louis Stout Trombone by Buddy Baker Baritone Horn by Larry Campbell Tuba by Daniel Perantoni Percussion by Peter Magadini. All books edited by Linda Rutherford.

Master Solos book/CD packs are a fresh source of solo literature in a comprehensive package for developing instrumentalists. The collections for the various instruments were personally selected and performed by world-famousperforming artists and educators (see below) and each features a specially prepared lesson. Every Master Solos pack includes 8 selections by renowned composers ? different for each instrument ? and a pianoaccompaniment book. The accompanying CDs are uniquely designed to serve in practice and performance situations and offer immeasurable benefits for the intermediate soloist and for the instrumental instructor. The first trackfeatures the solo performance with piano accompaniment providing tempo and musical style and the second track is the piano accompaniment only designed for rehearsal. The recorded accompaniment can also be used inperformances. Flute by Gary Sigurdson Oboe by Don Jaeger Bassoon by Leonard Sharrow Bb Clarinet by Ramon Kireilis Eb Alto Saxophone by Larry Teal Bb Trumpet/Cornet by Robert Getchell Horn by Louis Stout Trombone byBuddy Baker Baritone Horn by Larry Campbell Tuba by Daniel Perantoni Percussion by Peter Magadini. All books edited by Linda Rutherford.

Book/CD Pack. Master Solos book/CD packs are a fresh source of solo literature in a comprehensive package for developing instrumentalists. The collections for the various instruments were personally selected and performed by world-famous performing artists and educators (see below) and each features a specially prepared lesson. Every Master Solos pack includes 8 selections by renowned composers - different for each instrument - and a piano accompaniment book. The accompanying CDs are uniquely designed to serve in practice and performance situations and offer immeasurable benefits for the intermediate soloist and for the instrumental instructor. The first trackfeatures the solo performance with piano accompaniment providing tempo and musical style and the second track is the piano accompaniment only designed for rehearsal. The recorded accompaniment can also be used in performances. Flute by Gary Sigurdson Oboe by Don Jaeger Bassoon by Leonard Sharrow Bb Clarinet by Ramon Kireilis Eb Alto Saxophone by Larry Teal Bb Trumpet/Cornet by Robert Getchell Horn by Louis Stout Trombone by Buddy Baker Baritone Horn by Larry Campbell Tuba by Daniel Perantoni Percussion by Peter Magadini. All books edited by Linda Rutherford.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timpani Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) iPrint Consort CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CDs DigitalResource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).