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Flute and piano
Flute and harp
Flute and voice
Flute quartet
Oboe and piano
Oboe trio
Oboe quartet
Clarinet and piano
Clarinet quartet
Horn and piano
Bassoon and piano
Wind quintet
Mixed ensemble
Brass and percussion

 

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James Walker
WIND MUSIC

Sonatina (1957)
(10:20)         
Published by Studio Music
Allegro giocoso
Molto moderato - quasi fantasia
Allegro molto

Five Little Pieces (1992)
Published by Studio Music
Pastorale, valse serieuse, Entr’acte, Polka & Scots Jig 

Fantasie (1998)
(6:30)         
£5

Arioso (1971)
(2:00)         
£3
The Sonatina and Arioso have been used as test pieces in the Albert Cooper prize competition at the Stratford-upon-Avon International Flute Festival, and a recital devoted to the flute music of James Walker was given at the Festival in July 1999.

Fantasia (1996)
(9:00)         
£7.50

Prayers to the Guardian Angel (1978)
(7:00)         
£5 (2 copies)
Three songs to mediaeval words
(see vocal section)

Three Shakespeare Songs (1997)
(6:00)         
£5 (2 copies)
The Willow Song (Othello)
Over Hill, Over Dale (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Ye Spotted Snakes    (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

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Suite (1984)
(11:00)         
£12.50 (score and parts)
Preamble, Arioso, Gavotte & Musette, Menuetto, Gigue
‘Although the Suite is not technically demanding, it does require good ensemble skills.. My quartet have had great fun playing it’
Pan Magazine  Autumn 2001

Four Little Pieces (1992)
(6:00)         
Published by Studio Music
Preludio, Nocturne, Serenade, Humoresque

Rumba (1956)
(2:45)         
£5

Three Very Short Pieces (1978)
(1:42)         
£2.50

Trio for Oboe, Cor Anglais & Bassoon (or Bass Oboe)
(12:30)          £10.50 (score and 4 parts)
Allegro moderato
Allegretto (variations)
Tempo di galop                       

Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello
(15:00)          £10.50
Moderato - Allegro moderato e giocoso
Allegro vivo - Presto
Introduction - Allegro non troppo e risoluto

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Sonatina No. 1 (1953)
(5.30)         
Published by G. Schirmer Inc.
Allegro moderato semplice
Andante mesto
Allegro
‘This is an unusual work, full of the wit, charm and texture necessary to attract players of all standards, especially the younger ones. The piece was written for Jack Brymer, so what better testimonial could it have?’
Making Music Spring 1976

Sonatina No. 2 (1979)
(6:30)         
Published by Studio Music
Allegro giocoso
Andante
Allegretto amabile

Sonata (1957)
(11:30)         
£8.50
Allegro moderato
Andantino
Allegro vivace 
(performed by Jack Brymer)

Can-Can (Brymer Series) (1976)
(2:00)          Published by Weinberger

Paganini Variations for Clarinet in A (1997)
(7:00)         
Published by Weinberger

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Five Miniatures (1992)
(8:00)         
Published by Studio Music
Miniature March, Perfect Peace, Cantiga de Santa Maria, A Country Tune, Espana

Suite for 3 Bb Clarinets & Bass Clarinet (1982)
(10:00)         
Published by Studio Music
March, Scherzino, Waltz, Polka, March

Sonata (1962-82)
(15:00)         
£10
Allegro non troppo energico
Andante moderato (presto)
Moderato (un poco misterioso)
‘For advanced players-this is a serious work and a worthwhile addition to the repertoire. I would certainly include it in a horn & piano recital.’
The Horn Magazine  Spring 2002

Suite (1995)
(9:00)         
£6
Intrada, Aria, Waltz, Heroic Ballad
‘The Waltz is fun to play …my favourite piece is Heroic Ballad which rounds off this appealing suite.’
The Horn Magazine  Autumn 2001

Scherzino (2002)
(3:00)         
£4

Suite (1992)
(9:00)         
£6
Bagatelle, Siciliano, Ballad, Broomsticks

Alla Russe (1976)
(2:00)          
Published by Weinberger
A popular Grade V examination piece

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Courtly Dances from King John (1974)
(4:00)         
£5 (score and parts)
(Suitable for school ensembles)

Belmont Music from The Merchant of Venice (1978)
(3:00)         
£5.50 (score and parts)
This slow and atmospheric music was written for the scene in The Merchant of Venice where Lorenzo speaks Shakespeare’s famous words about the beauty and power of music

Four Little Dances for any three instruments  (1965)
(2:00)          Published by Studio Music
Two -step, Waltz, Tango, Polka

  • BRASS & PERCUSSION
    (2 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Side Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum)

Festive Fanfare (1997)
(1:10)         
£5

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