Woodwind Quintets

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature all the members of a quintet. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is scored differently for

This work (originally for lute or mandolin) is great for woodwind quintet. This concerto is a typical work of Vivaldi's, demonstrating his gift for tune. The lively solo part sounds more difficult than it

The Piano Sonata No. 10 was one of Beethoven's early works. Here the Andante (2nd movement) has been abridged and transposed from C major to E flat major. This Andante is in the form of air and

Adventures come in many forms - whether it be a Greek, Persian, or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure is what

This is a fun show-off tune for instrumental ensembles. Originally for string quartet, it works very well in this new setting. This is a simple theme and variations with the melody line being played by each

A Novelette, as the title would suggest, is a small story with several distinctive chapters. As a result, this composition is a set of five variations on an original theme, each with its own

After a short introduction with melodic excerpts played in various voices, a verse of this famous carol is played. This moves to a wandering descant line before the grand finale.

In most cases a pixie might be described as a small, wispy, light-hearted creature prone to mischief and shenanigans. In that regard, Pixie Dance by Kevin Kaisershot is designed to be light and

Although part of the Rustic Suite, this piece is quite sustainable as a stand-alone work. Based around an 11-note idea, it features opportunities for each member of the quintet to play both as a

Inspired by the Grand Canyon, the open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon's vast expanse. This work is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear; it is ideal for competitions, conference preludes,

Still, Still, Still is a peaceful Austrian carol that is beautiful in its simplicity and elegance. Melody is found in all voices. Often performed by choirs, this is a favorite with audiences all

From its origin as the Jupiter theme from Gustav Holst's "The Planets," this familiar melody is now used for many hymns and other settings. Arranged for advancing ensemble, this arrangement gives each

For those who have enjoyed Last Voyage of the Queen Anne's Revenge or Burning of the Royal Fortune, here is another exciting installment to the pirate theme at a more challenging

Triplet Tomfoolery is a mid-easy level piece designed to teach the triplet skill to the young woodwind quintet. Spiced with chromaticism, this is a lot of fun to play and there is a lot of fooling

This popular English Christmas carol has been cleverly arranged to give all members of the ensemble interesting melodic parts. Rests are a must on a Christmas gig, and this has been taken into account -

This little up-tempo quintet was designed to provide literature to the fledgling group looking to spread their wings with just a bit of fun in their program. The Two Step was a fast ballroom dance