woodwind ensemble
Pavane
by Gabriel Faure
trans. John Dupuis
Perhaps Faure’s best known and loved work is his Pavane. Mr. Dupuis takes this lovely work and sets it for large woodwind ensemble; 2 flutes, oboe, 3 clarinet in Bb, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, 2 alto saxes, tenor sax, baritone sax and bassoon.
WM #313…$25.00
Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah
by Georg Fredric Handel
trans. Paxton Girtmon
Little could be written that hasn’t already been said about this work. It is one of Handel’s most recognized movements from his Messiah is now available for large woodwind ensemble, masterfully set by Dr. Girtmon.
WM #367…$24.00
Sarabande
by G.F. Handel
trans. Dr. Paxton Girtmon
This recognizable keyboard piece by Handel has been masterfully set for woodwind ensemble. Full of lightness and enjoyable melody. This is a piece worth considering for your next ensemble performance.
WM #449…$20.00
Gavotte
by Jean-Baptiste Lully
trans. by Paxton Girtmon
A wonderful little dance by the Baroque Era master Lully has the attention of Dr. Paxton Girtmon in this his latest transcription for woodwind ensemble. Just a few minutes in length, this charming work is a fine consideration to open a performance or as an encore.
WM #464…$12.50
Canon for Reeds
by Johann Pachelbel
trans. Dr. Paxton Girtmon Perhaps one of the most recognizable and beloved of all Baroque Era pieces, Pachelbel’s Canon in D has been set by Dr. Girtmon for large woodwind ensemble.
WM #413…$23.50
Anthem and Jubilation ‘Deep River’
Traditional Gospel Tune
arr. Lewis Liddell, Sr.
This attention-grabbing setting of the traditional gospel tune ‘Deep River’ for mixed woodwinds and drum set, features the alto sax as a solo instrument. The introduction is a slow melodic, and handsomely harmonious reading of the tune. This in turn leads to the body of the work which is spirited and full of life.
WM #383…$25.00
While by the Sheep We Watched at Night
Traditional German Carol
trans. Paxton Girtmon
Dr. Girtmon has transcribed what can only be described as one of the most beloved Christmas Carols. If you take pleasure in humming or singing this tune, you will enjoy this setting for your woodwind ensemble, and so will your audience.
WM #369…$18.50