Lighter selections for woodwinds

Ahoy! This jaunty little sea chanty in 4/4 time is a fun arrangement for younger ensembles. The staccato notes in the lively melody enhance the mood, and a bit of confidence will bring on a dynamic

A great setting of Mancini's classic is this grade 4 arrangement for clarinet choir. With all the humor this tune evokes, along with bluesy lines for everyone to play, this adaptation is fun for players and

Big Ben's Reel is an energetic romp inspired by the flavor of an Irish Reel. It is reminiscent of Hirsch's beloved Cityscapes for quartet, with catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and a

Arranged by jazz saxophone artist and educator Greg Yasinitsky, this swingin' arrangement of Irving Berlin's timeless classic will be great fun for all.

This approximately four-minute piece is designed as a novelty piece, which works well either as an encore piece on a larger program, or as an addition to a regular program of bassoon pieces or mixed

This lively setting of the famous Scott Joplin ragtime classic is presented here for Grade 3+ groups and is perfect for a lighter selection on your program or an encore to enjoy! Scored for optional E-flat

This piece should be played with straight eighth notes throughout and a fun, light feel. There are many chromatic passages to navigate, which should be fun to play at a quick but not too fast tempo. Make

"Fun to play" is an understatement for this holiday season program opener. All parts are animated and designed to prepare performers and audiences alike with expectations of an enjoyable program ready to

Humoresque was conceived as musical play on many of the stereotypical roles of the bassoon in traditional Western European Art Music. From buoyant, lighthearted melodies to thick, dramatic