Woodwind Quintet

  • Aerts, H :: Aubade

    Aubade

    Aerts, H

    Hans Aerts presents the lovely Aubade for Wind Quintet, a piece in the form of a quasi-waltz.

    • $22.00
  • Agay, D :: Five Easy Dances

    Five Easy Dances

    Agay, D

    5 Easy Dances

    • $28.99
  • Albeniz, I :: Capricho Catalan & Zortzico from Espana

    Capricho Catalan & Zortzico from Espana

    Albeniz, I

    Musicians Publications presents Isaac Albeniz s Capricho Catalan & Zortzico from Espana arranged for woodwind quintet by Bill Holcombe and Bill Holcombe Jr. Scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this quintet also includes a bass clarinet part to substitute for the bassoon when necessary. This arrangement is advanced in difficulty and 3:15 in duration.

    Isaac Albeniz was born in May 1860 in Catalonia, Spain. Albeniz achieved fame as a pianist and composer. A child prodigy, he made his debut at the age of 4 and his performance was so astonishing that some considered the possibility of fraud. At the age of 7 he gave concerts in Paris and at the same age wrote a Pasadoble that was played by military bands in Barcelona. A student of composition in various conservatories throughout Europe, his ambition was to study with Franz Liszt and he achieved that goal at the tender age of 18.

    Concert tours around the world and in the USA ensued and he settled permanently in Paris and became great friends with Claude Debussy. The body of works created by Albania includes three operas, and many pianoforte classics, among them his masterwork Iberia & Espana (one of his more notable pieces composed in 1890 contains the celebrated Tango , which is known as one of his most popular works). Espana is more delightful and accessible (much easier) than Iberia . It is made up of six piano pieces that subtly reflect the influences of the piano literature of the 19th century salon, and like Iberia , the harmony and style of impressionism which Albeniz himself helped to create. Both works reveal characteristics of the highly individualized piano technique Albeniz developed from early childhood and perfected under the tutelage of Liszt. - Bill Holcombe

    • $20.00
  • Albeniz, I :: Malaguena & Serenata From Espana

    Malaguena & Serenata From Espana

    Albeniz, I

    Musicians Publications presents Isaac Albeniz s Malaguena & Serenata from Espana arranged for woodwind quintet by Bill Holcombe and Bill Holcombe Jr. Scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this quintet is advanced in difficulty.

    Isaac Albeniz was born in May 1860 in Catalonia, Spain. Albeniz achieved fame as a pianist and composer. A child prodigy, he made his debut at the age of 4 and his performance was so astonishing that some considered the possibility of fraud. At the age of 7 he gave concerts in Paris and at the same age wrote a Pasadoble that was played by military bands in Barcelona. A student of composition in various conservatories throughout Europe, his ambition was to study with Franz Liszt and he achieved that goal at the tender age of 18.

    Concert tours around the world and in the USA ensued and he settled permanently in Paris and became great friends with Claude Debussy. The body of works created by Albania includes three operas, and many pianoforte classics, among them his masterwork Iberia & Espana (one of his more notable pieces composed in 1890 contains the celebrated Tango , which is known as one of his most popular works). Espana is more delightful and accessible (much easier) than Iberia . It is made up of six piano pieces that subtly reflect the influences of the piano literature of the 19th century salon, and like Iberia , the harmony and style of impressionism which Albeniz himself helped to create. Both works reveal characteristics of the highly individualized piano technique Albeniz developed from early childhood and perfected under the tutelage of Liszt. - Bill Holcombe

    • $20.00
  • Albeniz, I :: Preludio & Tango From Espana

    Preludio & Tango From Espana

    Albeniz, I

    Musicians Publications presents Isaac Albeniz's Preludio & Tango from Espana arranged for woodwind quintet by Bill Holcombe and Bill Holcombe Jr. Scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this quintet is advanced in difficulty and 2:15 in duration.

    Isaac Albeniz was born in May 1860 in Catalonia, Spain. Albeniz achieved fame as a pianist and composer. A child prodigy, he made his debut at the age of 4 and his performance was so astonishing that some considered the possibility of fraud. At the age of 7 he gave concerts in Paris and at that same age wrote a Pasadoble that was played by military bands in Barcelona. A student of composition in various conservatories throughout Europe, his ambition was to study with Franz Liszt and he achieved that goal at the tender age of 18.

    Concert tours around the world and in the USA ensued and he settled permanently in Paris and became great friends with Claude Debussy. The body of works created by Albania includes three operas, and many pianoforte classics, among them his masterwork Iberia & Espana (one of his more notable pieces composed in 1890 and contains the celebrated Tango , which is known as one of his most popular works). Espana is more delightful and accessible (much easier) than Iberia . It is made up of six piano pieces that subtly reflect the influences of the piano literature of the 19th century salon, and, like Iberia , the harmony and style of Impressionism, which Albeniz himself helped to create. Both works reveal characteristics of the highly individualized piano technique Albeniz developed from early childhood and perfected under the tutelage of Liszt.

    • $15.00
  • Anonymous :: Old French Dance
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    Anonymous :: Old French Dance

    Old French Dance
    Anonymous
    Old French Dance for Woodwind Quintet
    • $7.65
  • Arensky, A :: Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35a

    Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35a

    Arensky, A

    Mark Popkins presents Arensky, arranged for Wind Quintet. From the orchestral arrangement of Arensky's 'Quartet No. 2' for strings, based on one of Tchaikovsky's 'Sixteen Songs for Children, Op. 54' (The Legend). This beautiful short set of variations works extremely well for winds.

    • $22.00
  • Armstrong, L :: 'Yes, I'm in the Barrel!'
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    Armstrong, L :: 'Yes, I'm in the Barrel!'

    'Yes, I'm in the Barrel!'
    Armstrong, L
    Yes, I'm in the Barrel! by Louis Armstrong
    • $22.50
  • Arnold, M :: Three Shanties
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    Arnold, M :: Three Shanties

    Three Shanties
    Arnold, M
    Three Shanties for Wind Quintet
    • $17.96
  • Arutiunian, A :: Suite on Folk Tunes
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    Arutiunian, A :: Suite on Folk Tunes

    Suite on Folk Tunes
    Arutiunian, A
    Suite on Folk Tunes from the Armenian Composers Series
    • $23.36
  • Bach, JC :: Classical Quintet
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    Bach, JC :: Classical Quintet

    Classical Quintet
    Bach, JC
    Classical Quintet for Woodwind Quintet
    • $11.70
  • Bach, JS :: Italian Concerto BWV 971
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    Bach, JS :: Italian Concerto BWV 971

    Italian Concerto BWV 971
    Bach, JS
    • $26.10
  • Bach, JS :: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
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    Bach, JS :: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

    Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
    Bach, JS

    Musicians Publications presents J.S. Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring arranged for flexible woodwind quintet by Bill Holcombe. Scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this flexible quintet also includes an optional bass clarinet part to replace the bassoon when necessary. This arrangement is intermediate in difficulty.

    Bach was not considered a saint by his students and contemporaries in Leipzig. However, he was obviously sincere when he write, 'The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. If heed is not paid to this, it is not true music. With his demanding schedule, Bach must have felt a need for spiritual assistance very often. In addition to many other responsibilities, he composed (and taught) over 250 cantatas in five yearly sets one for each Sunday of the year. Although characteristic of his genius, Bach's cantatas were considered old fashioned by his composer sons and many other musicians. Only one was published during his lifetime: his widow sold a large bundle of manuscripts for about 40 dollars.

    This still-popular chorale, from a melody by Johan Schop (1590-1664), occurs at the close of Bach's 'Cantata No. 147 Be Thou Cheerful, O My Spirit . He used the same melody in Nos. 233 and 365 of his four-part chorales.

    - Program Notes for Band

    • $13.50
  • Bach, JS :: Sleepers, Wake
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    Bach, JS :: Sleepers, Wake

    Sleepers, Wake
    Bach, JS

    Musicians Publications presents J.S. Bach's 'Sleepers, Wake arranged for woodwind quintet by Bill Holcombe. Scored for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon, this flexible quintet also includes an optional bass clarinet part to replace the bassoon when necessary. This arrangement is intermediate-advanced in difficulty.

    Sleepers, Awake!' is one of J.S. Bach's most exquisite works, both in its cantata and chorale-prelude versions, and although some may not recognize it by name (or have heard the originals), many are nevertheless familiar with its hauntingly beautiful melodies. Much of this present-day fame is the result of the LP recording made by Eugene Ormandy conducting The Philadelphia Orchestra. His orchestral version was for many record collectors their first hearing of the music. Today, this band version delivers anew the same gift to students and audiences, providing them firsthand experience of some of the greatest music ever composed. The Lutheran hymn-tune of Philipp Nicolai is central to Bach's two versions of Sleepers, Awake! , the first in 1731 in Cantata BWV 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme' and the next in 1746 as the first chorale prelude for organ in the Schubler Chorales BWV 645-650. Bach's texture is three-part: a florid, motivic, upper voice; the hymn tune below it; and a firm, supportive bass. Bach's brilliant working out of these elements yields a work of compelling grandeur and power.

    - Merlin Patterson, 1999

    • $13.50
  • Bach, JS :: Suite in B Minor

    Suite in B Minor

    Bach, JS

    An arrangement of Bach's familiar work, the Suite (or Overture) in B Minor, appropriate for a variety of programs and suitable for student groups. Cleverly adapted, this arrangement contains the Minuet and Badinerie.

    For woodwind quintet.

    • $19.00
  • Barber, S :: Summer Music
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    Barber, S :: Summer Music

    Summer Music
    Barber, S

    Summer Music for Woodwind Quintet was commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, Karl Haas, President.

    It was first performed on March 20, 1956 at the Detroit Institute of Arts by James Pellerite, flute; Arno Mariotti, oboe; Albert Luconi, clarinet; Charles Sirard, bassoon and Ray Alonge, French horn.

    Duration: 12 minutes.

    • $26.96
  • Bartok, B :: Rumanian Folk Dances

    Rumanian Folk Dances

    Bartok, B

    Composed for piano solo and later arranged for small orchestra, this transcription contains seven movements and maintains all the solos from the orchestral version. Scored for Wind Quintet, the Flute also doubles on Piccolo.

    • $24.00
  • Bartos, F :: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme [The Would-Be Gentleman]
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    Bartos, F :: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme [The Would-Be Gentleman]

    Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme [The Would-Be Gentleman]
    Bartos, F
    • $13.27
  • Beach, AC :: Fire-Flies
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    Beach, AC :: Fire-Flies

    Fire-Flies
    Beach, AC
    Fire Flies for Woodwind Quintet
    • $18.00
  • Beach, AC :: Pastorale, op. 151
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    Beach, AC :: Pastorale, op. 151

    Pastorale, op. 151
    Beach, AC


    'Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (labeled in her scores as Mrs HHA Beach she was married to Henry Harris Aubrey Beach, 24 years her senior, who restricted her piano performances but encouraged her composition work) lived from 1867-1944. She was musically active from her early childhood, and was something of a prodigy. She had strong musical ideas and was mostly self taught as a composer, although she studied the piano, and had a year of training in counterpoint and harmony. Her career began as a pianist but her composition gained increasing attention and after an 1892 performance of her Mass she became one of America s leading composers. After her husband died in 1910 she traveled to Europe where she performed her own compositions. She was a pioneering female composer, proving that it was both possible and acceptable for women to work successfully in this field, and was for a while the leader of the Society of American Female Composers.

    She was fond of nature and often chose to work near parks and woodland. This landscape is reflected in the Pastorale, originally composed for wind quintet in 1941 at the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The piece is developed from earlier sketches, including a 1921 version in D for solo cello with flute and piano. A second version for cello and organ was published in a collection of five pieces for cello and piano. The music for the quintet version is written in a relatively conservative style, and Beach reworks the original sketches in a contrapuntal texture. The piece is written in the form of a sicilienne in ABA form and is Beach s only work for woodwind quintet.

    - Carla Rees

    • $22.46
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