Ave Maria

Happy Penguins

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Duet for Flute and Bb-Clarinet)

Carnival of the Animals: The Lion - Flute Choir

All Creatures Of Our God And King (for Soprano Saxophone and Piano)

Le Courant Limpide - Flute Duet

I mostly play this piece at weddings, and since it is often several weeks or months between performances, I like to use this 'simplified' arrangement because I can get it under my fingers again quickly. I like the resonance of the drop D tuning, however for those weddings when it is not convenient to tune down, I use an arrangement in E major, also published on this site.

Ave Maria, D Major (Violin and Guitar)

The traditional and majestic Easter hymn has now been freshly arranged for a Soprano Saxophone solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

The Holy City (Soprano Saxophone and Piano)

Canon in D (Clarinet Quartet)

**The original score to the simplified version.**  
For more: take a look at my other scores _(simplified and original)_

**dumb-it-down.com**  
_piano accompaniment made easy_

The piano part of "solo-pieces" is arranged so anybody, with a decent knowledge of piano playing, can accompany.

- the arrangements are meant to be used in lesson by the instrumental teacher who normally can`t play the piano very well (just be honest…)  
- the arrangements can be performed in student concerts, also giving piano students the opportunity to learn to accompany  
- building same aged duos is easy now  
- the essence of the piece will not be lost  
- all pieces can be played with the original solo  
- the massive piano sound is reduced and is much more fitting to the sound of a small student instrument  
- all essential quemotives and rhythms are similar to the original part - the student will therefore not be irritated later  

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**Difficulty Level of the simplified scores**  
The difficulty of all pieces is reduced by at least 50% but always with an open eye for the quality of sound - judge for yourself:  
you can watch the youtube videos, and see some pages of the score.  
The piano score of most of the student pieces are manageable for piano students of the same level - so it's (finally) possible to build duos of the same age.  

**The simplified scores are ratet with a star system:**  
1 star = absolute beginner  
2 stars = beginner / side reading possible  
3 stars = needs an overview before lesson and practice before performing  
4 stars = practice before lesson and prepare own fingering  
5 stars = practice, damn it, practice   
(but hey - it's still easier than the original)  
(+) = playing only left hand gets the job done (in lesson)

Chanson triste - for Violin & Piano

For 2 trumpets or any 2 treble cleff brass instruments of the same pitch. Grades 1-4 

Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Good King Wenceslas, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Silent Night,Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Deck The Halls and Ding Dong Merrily On High.

Check out my other duets too!

14 Easy Duets (Grades 0 to 2)
14 Fun Duets (Grades 2 to 4)
9 Spirituals (Grades 1 to 4)

There are also some trios and quartets too.

8 Christmas Duets For Trumpet

Concertino Op. 11 - for Violin & Piano

The beautiful, traditional hymn "Hail, Glorious Saint Patrick" has now been freshly arranged for a Bb-Clarinet solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for many times throughout the year for either church or concert setting.

Hail, Glorious Saint Patrick (Bb-Clarinet solo and Piano)

ALPHA MARCH is written for beginner band, it is closer to a Grade 1/2. It uses a very playable tune for that spring contest. ​It incorporates Bb & Eb mini-scales as the melodic theme (no key change!). Everyone gets a shot at the melody!

Alpha March

One of the most celebrated hymns that is sung throughout Lent, Palm Sunday or Good Friday has now been freshly arranged for a Brass Quartet (Bb-Trumpet (2), French Horn, Trombone) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone (Brass Quartet and Piano)

I dreamt I saw Chopin and Jobim together in a cafe and this is the result. The score can be performed by a flexible number of performers: two, using the melody and chord symbols (or the composite part 4a), three (melody, 3a and 4), four (melody, 2, 3, and 4), five (melody, 1a, 2, 3 and 4) - well, you get the idea. Percussion would be welcome too. All parts use a full size staff.

Prelude No. 4 - "Bossa" (Guitar Quartet)

Your big band will feel part of the heist with this swingin' flute feature in the style of a certain pink feline. The flute part, which doubles on bari sax, could easily be a feature for one of your concert band flautists. Feel free to make a second copy!

10 Karats In A Velvet Glove

This is a lush setting of Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) for clarinet quintet featuring a descant B flat Clarinet I part soaring above the melody adding an additional level of richness and a broadening of the sheer beauty of the original line.  There is also the addition of an interlude, in the form of a jig, which is based on the melody.  The arrangement concludes with a recall of the second portion of the arrangement for a stirring finish.  This arrangement is for B flat Clarinet I, II, II and B flat Bass Clarinet I, II.   ASCAP

Danny Boy (Clarinet Quintet) Bb 1,2,3 Bass Cl 1,2

This classic air by Bach is a popular selection for both weddings and concerts.

Air (Cello and Guitar)

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Gounod Ave Maria for Handbell Choir

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Black Diamond Run takes the band on an exciting trip down the slopes, with every section getting a workout. From the whoosh of snow to the elation of panoramic views, the audience will be transported high atop the world.

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On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle challenger exploded on takeoff, resulting in the death of its entire crew. This evocative piece recalls the event, the tragedy, and the fresh resolve to continue space exploration in its wake.

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Sometimes you just need a cha cha. This will fill the bill. Young players will learn the style, experienced groups will find a fresh tune for their dance audiences. A cheeky theme followed by a bari Sax groove and a trombone solo make this one a winner!

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