Just Me! And my Clarinet Book 1

Just Me! And my Clarinet Book 2

Over the Bridge and Back

The conservative explanation for this piece was a simple desire to exploit repeated notes in a brass trio. An underlying ABA form can be discerned after which there is a “bridge” in 5/8. Subsequently the music returns to the opening motifs. Hence, Over The Bridge And Back. The more amusing explanation was provided by my spouse who upon hearing the music remarked that she could picture whales parading down the avenue. And so the sub-title was born.

Little Suite

I learnt the trumpet for several years until the age of 12 when, for various reasons, I switched to the French horn. But I always missed the trumpet, an instrument to which I think I was better suited. Writing this Little Suite brought back fond memories of my brief youthful career as a trumpeter! These seven pieces are great teaching resources but also stand well on the concert platform. They range through various styles from jazz waltz to military march, and explore a basic range of keys, rhythms and moods. Ideal for developing players.

Big Bad Wolf

My original idea for the BIG BAD WOLF series was to offer teachers and students the opportunity to play duets. The accompanying backing tracks fill out the ensemble in a motivating, enjoyable way, whilst teaching students the discipline of rhythmic and harmonic structure. The two trombone parts are usually played subtly in the backing track just for reference and support. There are both treble and bass clef versions included here.Vol. 1 is for the beginning trombone player, and although the level of difficulty increases from the beginning to the end of the book, the student parts still more or less follow the ABRSM and Trinity College guidelines for Grades 1 & 2.

Suite de Danses

As a child I was privileged to be introduced to these dances by Ms Watson my ballet teacher. She was an immense talent and explained the nuances and intricacies with care and passion for the subject.1. Prelude (Allegro) – The introduction to the suite.2. Allemande (Moderato con moto) An elaborate court dance popular in the 16th century. It is usually followed by the Courante.3. Courante (Allegro delicato) A dance of french origin. The name is derived from the french word courir to run. Typically in triple time, it features a short up beat. Staccato in nature and lively in performance.4. Sarabande (Grave patetico) A slow courtly dance in triple time oftenfollowed by a Gigue.5. Gigue (Vivace Leggiero) A lively baroque dance originating from the Irish jig and imported into France in the mid 17th century. It usually appears at the end of a suite.