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This short arrangement for the underserved trio repertoire for flute, B-flat clarinet and horn in F. Similar to but not exactly the same as the other trio versions.

Five pieces from Susato’s important collection of 16th century dances: 1. Mohrentanz. 2. Hoboeckentanz. 3. Branle: Fagott. 4. La Bataille. 5. Konigstanz. For 4 bassoons & optional contrabassoon. Moderate difficulty.

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The BASSOON WARM-UPS emphasize legato playing – the basis for good tone, good pitch, good coordination and surprisingly, good articulation. In addition to warming up your ear, they gradually expand your range, breathing endurance, dynamic levels and rhythmic awareness. Doing the warm ups every time you play will build confidence and reduce stress. After you become familiar with them, it will take less than 10 minutes to play them all.

A short, easy work for program variety.

Flute Ensemble Tunings can be used with or without a coach. The eight short selections are printed in score form so that players can see the other parts. Five scores are provided with each set. Suggestions for use include an explanation of "beatless" tuning, encouragement of communication between players and alternative uses for each selection. Instrumentation is 4 part flute ensemble with the 4th part also scored for alto flute.

1. Tune, Blend Unisons, Octaves & Arpeggios
2. Copycat Gambits
3. Handing Off
4. Trading Places
5. Pyramids to Thirds
6. Yanking Thirds
7. Final Chords

In 1704 Johann Sebastian Bach composed the programmatic keyboard Capriccio in B-flat 'sopra la lontanezza del suo fratello dilettissimo' ('on the departure of a beloved brother'). It is quite unusual among his works for its detailed titling of six movements commemorating his brother's departure by coach. The last two movement, 'Aria di postiglione' (Coachman's Song) and 'Fuga all' imitazione della cornetta di postiglione' (Posthorn Fugue) are transcribed for woodwind quintet.

The 'Turkish March' is from the incidental music for 'The Ruins of Athens', Op. 113. This setting is for wind octet or nonet (2Ob, 2Cl, 2Bn, 2Hn with optional contrabassoon or double bass). $12.00

Bach's famous 'Air for the G String' transcribed for wind octet or nonet (2Ob, 2Cl in B-flat or A, 2Bn, 2Hn and optional contrabassoon or - even better! - double bass). The bass line, most often played 'pizzicato', is best played by a double bass, but the part is doubled in other instruments. Based upon the version performed by The Toronto Chamber Winds. $10.00

The well-known march in a setting for wind octet or nonet (2Ob, 2Cl in B-flat or A, 2Bn, 2Hn with optional - but lovely addition - contrabassoon or double bass. $12.00

Easy music for 3 part bassoon ensemble. Arranged by a music lover and active bassoonist, the late Dr. Eugene E. Stickley. Useful for 'Bassoon Days'. 3 performing scores in each set.