Woodwind Quartet No. 1

5 Original Pieces for Woodwind Quartet. A composition in five movements that sound as if from a former age. They are in fact newly composed pieces but, stylistically speaking, are ?historically accurate?. They can be performed separately or one after the other. The important thing is that the lead part at any point is given enough ?space? in terms of dynamics and overall balance. Old music, newly composed, at times cheerful and at others solemn, which create the very special charm of this composition.

In his Travel Notes Bennett takes us on a journey in the air and on the ground reflected by the mood and titles of the four movements of the suite In an air-balloon In a helicopter In a bath-chair and Car-chase. A master of film music Bennett knows exactly how to paint a vivid image or scene solely with the help of instruments. This delightful piece of chamber music is originally scored for Woodwind quartet (Oboe Flute Bb Clarinet Bassoon) however the Oboe part may be played on a 2nd Clarinet and the Bassoon part on a Violoncello. Duration: about 5 min. 45 sec.SirRichard Rodney Bennett was an English composer of film TV and concert music and also a jazz pianist. He was based in New York City from 1979 until his death there in 2012. Bennett produced over two hundred works for the concert hall and fifty scores for film and television.

Best Bits-Each of the four movements of Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony simplified and abridged. Arranged for Woodwind. Grade: 2 - 5

Flexible Wind Ensemble-Seven well known songs from around the world jazzed up by Richard Kershaw. 'This is a well thought-out collection ...phrasing and syncopation challenges are set at the right level'. Music Teacher Magazine. Arranged for Flexible Woodwind Ensemble. Grade: 3 - 5

Woodwind Pack-Four pieces.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Christopher Norton is a composer, arranger, and educationalist, best known for his ground-breaking Microjazz series. His compositions draw on his wide-ranging experiences and eclectic tastes and the Silver Screen Wind Quartets are no exception. Chris describes these as a set of character pieces loosely influenced by film music styles, of the 1940s in particular, and they show his unique ability to recreate different styles, from film noir to jaunty 20s style romp! Scored for intermediate level flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon, Chris writes in a deliberately contrapuntal style and allocates an equally important part to each instrumentalist to give them an equal share of the action.