Woodwind Quintets

This beautiful and frequently performed lullaby is thought to be of African American origin. This lovely setting for woodwind quintet is not technically difficult, though because it is soft and slow,

"Joyful" is the best term to describe this animated woodwind quintet arrangement. All five parts are exciting to play, with prominent flute and horn parts. This work is an accessible and fresh take on the

This music, borrowed from Choctaw worship, mixes a woodwind quartet with groups of pitched and unpitched percussion. The mallet instruments are backed up with an optional piano part in the event some, or

"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

In Dulco Jubilo translates into English as "In Sweet Rejoicing." This arrangement takes instruction not only from its title, but the folklore story of its creation as well. The tune is attributed

Imagine the mood of an ancient people endlessly waiting for the appearance of a promised Messiah. In this setting, the score attempts to paint that sense of longing. Though the Veni Emmanuel tune was first

This delightful and musically sensitive arrangement of one of the oldest and most familiar Christmas carols is a welcome addition to the clarinet repertoire. Suitable to play in both concert and church

James Pierpont's 1857 "Jingle Bells" is subjected to certain stylistic variations, but a couple of the performers make various attempts at sabotage. There are clashes and crashes until discipline is

Mozart composed a set of five Divertimentos for woodwind trio (two clarinets and bassoon). These provided source material to an unknown arranger who converted portions of them into Six Viennese

Three familiar hymn tunes are given a sparkling and creative treatment in this compelling collection for woodwind quintet and piano. Dix (For the Beauty of the Earth) features flowing

American composer Edward MacDowell is primarily noted for works created for the piano. Some, however, do well when transcribed for performance by wind instruments. From his 1890 collection of Twelve