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These two marches are the oldest extant secular music composed in Canada. The Royal Fusiliers' Arrival at Quebec was written in honour of the arrival of the newest regiment from England and its comman...

Fun, fun, fun! A great closer to a concert. Everyone gets a section of melody and all parts are rhythmically interesting without being too difficult. Optional clapping, metre changes and other interes...

This is a truly unique arrangement for woodwinds. This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for interchangeable woodwind ensemble and percussion. The original a c...

Inspired by two folk songs from the arranger's Dutch heritage, Two Holland Tales is a piece that combines both lyrical and upbeat sections. 'Daar waren twee koningskinderen' (There Were Two Royal Chil...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, and rocks. The main elements are rocks and sand, with the sea symbolized not by water but by sand r...

This lyrical piece is composed using ternary (ABA) form and gives every section an opportunity to shine. Filled with rich use of harmony and a flowing melody, As the River Flows is a great way to teac...

Shimmer is a calm, reflective piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeated s...

Interchangeable Woodwind Ensemble Level: Easy

A pavane was a slow dance form the 16th and 17th century. The talented composer Jeff Smallman has taken this Baroque form and created a very colourful piece that features high, mid and low voices allo...

It was from the Danserye (1551), a set of dances, that these three dances have been selected and arranged. There was no indication on the original score as to the instrumentation but Susato said 'the...

As the title suggests, this piece is Spanish in style. After opening with a short fanfare, the melody is then passed equally between the two parts with the lower voices adding rhythmic chords and coun...

Exultation is an adaptation of an earlier work by the composer entitled 'Euphoric Dance,' which was written for brass quintet. This energetic composition mirrors the joyous dance-like character of 'Eu...

Great American Fanfare was commissioned by the 2012 Great American Brass Band Festival to celebrate and salute one of America's most renowned performers, Vincent DiMartino, on the occasion of his reti...

This chart is dedicated to one of the composer's colleagues, Brian Vincent. This piece reflects his personality as it is a high energy, consistent, and catchy rock tune. It has been scored here for 4...

Cet arrangement d'un classique des fêtes est une bossa moyenne mélangée à du swing. Le groupe passe en douceur de croches droites à des croches swing et revient à des croches droites dans les mesures...

Cette œuvre est pleine de contrastes entre le doux et lyrique Greensleeves et le plus agressif Carol of the Bells. Avec sa juxtaposition inattendue des deux mélodies, cet arrangement entraînera les mu...

This is a Christmas carol which is often performed as a 'different' sounding piece on a festive concert. The harmonies are darker and more mysterious. This setting, for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets, plays...

This is considered one of the most serene Christmas carols of all time. The piece was originally written for two voices and guitar because the church organ had broken down. This arrangement, for 2 flu...

These arrangements are fun and easy and will make a perfect addition to any Christmas concert or holiday celebration. Also available with these arrangements are beautiful, lush orchestral accompanimen...

These arrangements are fun and easy and will make a perfect addition to any Christmas concert or holiday celebration. Also available with these arrangements are beautiful, lush orchestral accompanimen...

This is another interchangeable series from Eighth Note Publications. Any 4 instruments (flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones and tubas) can be combined to form a mixed quartet. G...

This is a collection of fresh, new arrangements of well-loved Christmas music set for 2 like-instruments and piano. A number of styles and moods are represented in these eight pieces. They are suitabl...