Woodwinds

Inspired by the Griffin & Sabine Trilogy of books by Nick Bantock, An Extraordinary Correspondence takes its title from the subtitle of the first book. Bantock tells the mystical story of these two people by inviting...

Tom Morgan's Fantasia for Woodwind Quintet weaves strong melodies with unique harmonic material to create a wonderful addition to the repertoire. Genre: Woodwind Quintet | # of Players: 5 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration:...

Five Fantasies of Natural Origin carry titles derived from the animal kingdom and were inspired by the composer’s brother who has had a lifelong love of creatures of all sizes. Challenging arpeggio patterns predominate...

This collection of five vignettes for assorted clarinets and percussion instruments explores a multitude of timbre combinations and melodic/harmonic exchanges. Houllif has made a wonderful contribution to the ever-growing...

Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity found only in a rare...

A modern solo for B-flat Clarinet that recreates the sounds of flight with soaring lines and fast, rhythmic runs.Genre: Solo B-flat Clarinet | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 5:00 InstrumentationSolo...

After a peaceful and expansive opening, Flux is a challenging chamber quartet that grows in intensity and increased dissonance. Genre: Chamber Quartet | # of Players: Standard Series: Hollinden Signature Series Level:...

Four Fantasies is a difficult clarinet and marimba duo which paints vivid pictures of environments such as a vast green plain, a chilling snowblind, and a flying mechanical fortress. The work, while difficult, is very...

Each movement of Four Flights depicts what could be a simple childhood song. First Steps is set up somewhat like a two-part invention between flute and marimba. Josh’s New Bag, opens with a simple rudimental snare drum...

Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short self-contained work, with simple, waving musical lines that can...

Based on three bars from Bach's keyboard prelude BWV 939 in C major, this work highlights the Baroque style as your performers are featured in a fantastic piece showcasing their musical talents.Genre: Woodwind Ensemble | #...

Funk Trio is a fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of Funk music that the composer grew up with. During the piece, each of...

Fusion Suite leans toward the jazz side, inspired by the sound of a jazz-rock fusion band playing outdoors on a warm August night. The three movements evoke the energy of the band, the warmth of the evening, and the...

These three descriptive pieces are arranged to employ the contemporary technique of the time of stating a section of music and then repeating it with embellishments.Genre: Woodwind Ensemble | # of Players: 11+ Level: Medium...

Going Home can be performed in three versions: as an instrumental quartet (with clarinet, vibraphone, electric piano, and electric bass), solo clarinet with CD accompaniment, or clarinet and vibraphone duet with interactive...

Gum-Suckers March is the final movements of Percy Grainger’s Suite for Orchestra "In a Nutshell," an original work in which no folksongs are used. “Gum-suckers” is a nickname for Australians hailing from...