This arrangement of the famous Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from "Solomon" is not always faithful to the original, as it is not just a transcription and has been slightly shortened to make it
An arrangement of this beautifully lyrical song for flute quartet or sextet. It is well-known that Hahn was a pasticheur, and this example of French mélodie style works well for the flute
Undercurrents is a musical representation of the variety of emotions that we commonly carry just below the surface of our daily lives. These myriad thoughts and feelings propel us throughout the day. The
Grief and gratitude for a departed friend mingle in this short yet impactful solo. Textures and harmonic turns are fresh and unexpected, though never jarring and always from the heart. Composed in
Stravinsky’s 1918 Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet has long been savored by clarinetists as a rare gem in the instrument’s repertory, full of rhythmic drive and Stravinsky’s jazzy
The slow movement from Benson’s Concertino, Aeolian Song has long been a standard in the saxophone repertoire, and for good reason. It is entrancingly beautiful, and a joy to play. Typically heard for
The sparkling verve and freshness of BLOOMING REFLECTIONS are as strikingly delightful as the imagery evoked by the work’s title. While Nishimura’s imagination leads performers and listeners
Phrasings and hints of Chinese folksongs, and the dramatic beauty of nature, are often the deep inspiration for Chen Yi’s musical worlds, along with the subtle relationship between folk arts and
Chen Yi’s ELEGY was composed in 2020 both as her own response to the covid pandemic, and in conjunction with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s series of solo commissions for their performers
POSTCARDS FROM UKRAINE is a charming-yet-fiery suite of six character pieces reflecting the culture and music of Didorenko’s homeland. The work was composed in early 2022 following the invasion.
This is an arrangement of this beautifully lyrical song. It is well-known that Hahn was a pasticheur, and this example of French mélodie style works well for the clarinet ensemble.
Amlin’s affinity for the warm, rich voice of the viola mixes with his mysterious, beautiful modernism in this 2-minute change- of-pace gem featured on Michelle LaCourse’s “An American
A violinist herself, Lauren Bernofsky has described SONATA FOR SOLO VIOLIN as drawn from autobiographical inspiration, including gestures from Bach’s beloved Partita in E Major. Bernofsky opens with a
Clarinetists have already enjoyed a wealth of mixed chamber music and a 25-minute concerto by Lowell Liebermann. With the newly-published Op. 138, the sonata repertory gains a monumental and powerful new
This 20-minute symphony for winds was commissioned, premiered and recorded by the United States Marine Band in honor of the 225th anniversary. Set in three movements, the first movement is dramatic, fast
Taffanel & Gaubert’s 17 DAILY EXERCISES has long been the standard source for daily flute warm-ups and general practice. Flute virtuoso Jasmine Choi provides a must-have expanded edition
Ewazen’s SONATA NO. 2 is a striking addition to the trumpet sonata literature and the
Originally composed for solo cello, this work has been adapted by the composer in response to requests from violists. The melodic theme comes from the final chorus of Hailstork’s Earthrise, a
Schocker has added a major work to the bass flute repertory: an 11-minute piece in three movements encompassing neoclassical, jazz, and Latin dance styles. The wide range of moods offers opportunities to
Amlin’s dazzling moto perpetuo brilliantly weaves together a pair of trumpets, at times playing in harmony, at times spelling each other through subtle dovetailing of phrases, and always maintaining
This high-energy delight is an exciting addition to the underserved combination of Piccolo, Flute, and Piano. Dorff’s fresh approach to dance rhythms of the Americas and modern jazz harmony combines