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Arrangements and Compositions for Wind Instruments by James Rae
Sep. 01, 2021
As a composer, James Rae is one of Europe’s most published writers of educational wind music. At present, he has over 250 publications to his credit, mainly published by Universal Edition. His music includes instrumental study books, sonatas, baroque, classical and jazz transcriptions plus several volumes of duets, many of which are to be found on all the major wind examination syllabuses worldwide. He has also written four musicals for schools with Mike Cornick.
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Our highlights:
- Satie Erik: Clarinet Album for clarinet and piano
James Rae follows the success of his best-selling ‘Debussy Clarinet Album’ (UE 21264) with this selection of arrangements of piano music by Erik Satie.
- Easy Jazzy Saxophone Duets for 2 saxophones (AA/TT/AT)
This collection of ten easy duets has been written to enable mildly advanced players to tackle first encounters with jazz without great difficulty.
- All together easy Ensemble! for flexible ensemble / piano ad lib.
All together easy Ensemble! is a series of flexible arrangements for students venturing forth into ensemble playing for the first time. These well-known pieces are suitable for beginning performers.
- Jazzy Duets for 2 flutes
The book has been composed to give flutists who are usually more familiar with classical music the opportunity to play jazz orientated material in duet form.
- Highland Parade • Gospel Shout for concert band
Attention is given to each instrument so that the technical and musical requirements do not exceed UK Grade 3. An optional piano part will provide support for the young players who will quickly enjoy James’ catchy and imaginative music.
- Flute Debut - Pupil's book for 1-2 flutes with CD or piano accompaniment
All of these pieces for young instrumentalists in their earliest stages of learning can be performed as a solo or in unison with others. Some have an optional 2nd part and may also serve as ensemble material.
- The Best of James Rae for alto saxophone solo or with piano
Includes Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Latin, Jazz Waltz, Ballad, Rock, Folk, Charleston & Showtime. This bumper anthology of James Rae's best for alto saxophone is a great resource.
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