Ensemble-Mixed 8 or more- for 2 bassoons 4 horns 3 trumpets 3 trombones tuba 3 timpani cymbals and bass drum

Enseignement Complet du Trombone à Coulisse par Henri Couillaud- Reviewed by Henri Couillaud and composed by Michel Bléger Thirty-one Brilliant studies is a set of studies for Slide-Trombone. Written for end of cycles (pre-exams) levels such as 3° and 6° this piece is written in F key. These exercises are completed by other sets of studies and exercises by the same author for a complete technical formation. Michel Bléger initially wrote these studies for Tuba or for Trombone. Henri Couillaud (1878-1955) was a French trombonist and a soloist at the Paris Opera. His method was highlighting the importance of the air whenplaying.

Classiques No.134- from 'Le Devin du Village'

For Bassoon-To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments despite being a violinist himself. His 12 Caprices for Bassoon is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bozza won prizes for Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes whilst remaining a prominent composer. Compiled in 1968 Bozza 's 12 Caprices addresses a variety of very difficult advanced features of the Bassoon includingcomplex rhythms articulation chromaticism variations in time signatures breath control phrasing intervals scales and arpeggios amongst other aspects. For all advanced Bassoon players Bozza 's 12 Caprices are essential to continue to develop technique to a high standard.

for 3 bassoons

sur Obéron de C. M. von Weber Les classiques de la flûte n° 76 (rév. Marcel Moyse)- Les Classiques De La Flûte No.76. Composed by Jules Demersseman (1833-1866) Grande Fantaisie De Concert Op. 52 has been reviewed by the French flautist Marcel Moyse . Written for Flute and Piano it is based on 'Obéron' by Weber and would fit players with advanced skills and abilities and strong endurance. Part of the series Flute Classics this piece number 76 is among those adapted by P. Taffanel Ph. Gaubert M. Moyse and others. Grande Fantaisie De Concert starts with the Piano alone soon joined by the Flute. The main theme does not start before the top ofthe second page of the Flute score which is then followed by variations and the finale.

Written by Gérard Pichaureau Trente Études Dans Tous Les Tons is a volume which is part of his method for Trombone. For intermediate players this book is a great tool to gain a great sonority in all tonalities. Each study is approximately a page long and is written in the medium range of the instrument. It uses all tonalities to enable musicians to play some notes they are not always used to. It completes the other book of technique studies by Gerard Pichaureau . Born in 1916 Gerard Pichaureau is a Trombonist and composer. Soloist for the French Republican Guard he also taught Trombone at theParis Conservatoire after André Lafosse.

Serenade By Gabriel Pierne. Published by Leduc.

1.Prélude; 2.Pastorale; 3.Conclusion

Classiques No.234- from Quartet No.1

Prélude; Slow; Scherzo

Vieuxtemp's Concert No. 5- Parisian violinist Georges Catherine (1872-1958) compiles an exciting collection for the Violin repertoire. The first solo from Vieuxtemp 's Concerto No. 5 is clearly printed with a helpful key of unusual techniques. Vieuxtemp (1820-1881) was an Belgian composer and violinist. He composed a significant amount of string music particularly for the Violin which remain popular in the advanced violinist's repertoire. The Violin solo line of Concerto No. 5 makes use of extended techniques including harmonics bow techniques aritculations and hand positions. Catherine 'sseries Premiers Solos Extraits De Concertos Classiques provides essential access to significant repertoire of the Violin preparing advanced violinists for the major concertos.

Hippolyte Ackermans' Petite Fantaisie Italienne for Alto Saxophone and Piano.

Voletant se culbutant délogèrent tous sans Trompette (L'Alouette et ses Petits)

Jind ich Feld 's Quatre Pièces for Flute is performed by virtuoso flautists. Published in 1964 the Quatre Pièces are challenging elaborate and quirky yet thrilling and inspiring. Born in Prague Feld (1925-2007) studied Violin and Viola with his parents before studying at the Conservatory and Academy of Music of his native city. His compositions predominantly instrumental soon became popular being performed all over the world. As reflected in his Quatre Pièces for solo Flute Feld 's style is deeply rooted in the Czech musicaltradition but he also integrated the main styles of 20th century Western music. The Quatre Pièces are named 1. Meditation 2. Caprice 3. Interlude (Hommage to Bartok) and 4. Burlesque. Each piece of the Quatre Pièces present different challenges from fast semiquaver flourishes to the sultry lower register of the Flute. This Feld piece is highly virtuosic yet an excellent and enjoyable performance for all advanced flautists.

SCTB chorus

(Images pour les Contes du Temps passé No.4)

12 Studies Of Great Virtuosity After Chopin compiled by the French flautist and composer Marcel Moyse (1889-1984) contains a set of 12 difficult studies for flautists initially written by F. Chopin . Considered as a maestro Marcel Moyse has composed many Flute methods and exercise books also published by Alphonse Leduc such as 'Mécanisme-Chromatisme' (1927) and 'De la Sonorité' (1934). His methods are widely used and recognised worldwide.

10 Solos- Composed between 1920 and 1921 Histoires is a suite of ten short movements by Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) a neoclassical composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1919. Written for Piano this publication was commissioned by Alphonse Leduc editor and increased Jacques Ibert 's popularity. The ten pieces are as follows: 1. La meneuse de tortures d'or (The golden Turtle's leader) 2. Le petit âne blanc (The little white donkey) 3. Le vieux mendicant (The old beggar) 4. A Giddy girl 5. Dans la maison triste (In the sad house) 6. Le palais abandonné (Theabandoned palace) 7. Bajo la mesa (Under the table) 8. La cage de cristal (The crystal cage) 9. La marchande d'eau fraiche (The fresh water merchant) 10. Le cortège de Balkis (Balkis' march) It is believed that the pieces 1 2 4 8 and 10 were initially composed for 4-hand Piano. Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) also composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Divertissement' (1930). He also was in charge of the French Academy in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera.

1.Mélancolique; 2.Vif et Gracieux