Partitions David Marlatt pour orchestre d'instruments à vent

This is a fun and light change of pace in a concert. The Frog and the Crow was originally a choral piece that was so popular, a band version was demanded. It is sub-titled 'A Riverside Hoe-Down' and t...

This three-movement Concerto in D, somewhat reminiscent of Handel in character, was originally for oboe, strings, and continuo. Solo parts have been provided to feature either oboe, clarinet (in B-fla...

The most popular double concerto for trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two natural trumpets and strings. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic capabilities of the na...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All ranges and technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while still...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while still allowing f...

Wassailing songs are among the most popular of the secular holiday songs of Christmas. The tradition of 'wassailing' refers to townsfolk going door to door, singing and drinking to the health of those...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable o...

This peaceful Austrian carol is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. The melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all over the world. Besides a...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. This tune, 'Ding Dong Merrily on High,' is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting an...

Deck the Hall is a traditional Christmas and New Years' carol. This arrangement features call and response between a few instruments and the remainder of the band allowing lots of players to have shor...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is fl...

This is an English carol dating from the 16th century. Colorful orchestrations and use of percussion add a terrific effect to this slightly lesser known holiday song. Very effective and memorable!

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations has been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with two clarinets and adding a solo flute and trumpet. The percussive 'drone' parts add a distinct colour to this piece. Th...

There are many versions of the text and music for this famous Christmas carol. The music was found in the collection Christmas Carols New and Old by Bramley and Stainer in 1878. All parts get a chance...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is a famous and popular Christmas carol. This arrangement is presented in two very different ways. One section is a slow and mysterious with a steady ostinato and melody i...

This is a lesser-known Spanish Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call-and-response between the trombone and the remai...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy! 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting, and see peopl...