SKU: A0.1281359

Happy Birthday Calypso is a duet arrangement of Happy Birthday in a Calypso style by David McKeown, written for two Oboes.

This duet is ideal for players between early intermediate and intermediate levels, with an easily accessible range and some syncopated rhythms. 

Click the YouTube link to hear and see a full performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

This duet also appears in the collection, 10 Happy Birthday Duets, (in 10 Different Styles) for Oboe. Copy and paste the title to the Sheet Music Plus search box to find it.

Happy Birthday Calypso is;

• Perfect for concert performances large and small; 
• Perfect to perform on anyone’s Special Day;
• A special birthday gift for musicians of all ages.
• Fully articulated to help develop that sense of style;  
• Great for helping with simple rhythms and keeping the pulse; 
• Road tested with students; 
• Fun to play; 
• Ideal material for teachers to help celebrate students’ birthdays.
• Designed to be fun for both players, with the melody in both parts.

SKU: A0.841274

12 beautifully written original duets for oboes perfect for early intermediate and intermediate players. They have been great favourites of oboe teachers for a long time - and they are still going strong!

Includes an informative and helpful introduction on the contents page.

SKU: A0.591562

Dozing in the Deck Chair is a beautiful new and original composition by David McKeown arranged for two Oboes.

Dozing in the Deck Chair is one of a set of 10 Summer-themed duets. All 10 can be found together in 10 Easy Summer Duets for Oboe. Just copy and paste the title in the search box above to find it.

Dozing in the Deck Chair can be played at any time of year, in the Summer to celebrate the season, or in the Winter, to remind yourself of warmer days! The duet is mixed ability, with the top part set for players at an easy to early intermediate standard, and the bottom part to be played by a teacher or intermediate player. Playing time is around one minute; click on the link above to hear a full performance of the clarinet version on YouTube.

Dozing in the Deck Chair is

• Perfect for concert performances large and small; 
• Fully articulated to help develop that sense of style;  
• Great for helping with simple rhythms and keeping the pulse; 
• Road tested with students; 
• Fun to play; 
• The titles provoke mental pictures that connect with the player’s musical imagination; 

There are thousands more duets available for all standards and styles, in many different instrumental combinations at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

SKU: A0.588943

Joropo de Justina is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Oboes.

This duet is based on the traditional Latin style of Joropo which is the national and traditional music of Venezuela. The music and its accompanying dance comes from the central plains area and is also found over the border in parts of Colombia. The basic pulse of the Joropo is 3, but this is overlaid with complex cross-rhythms. The main instrument is the harp, along with cuatro and maracas as the only percussion instrument. In the modern era other instruments may join the ensemble, especially bass. This arrangement represents the song style of Joropo, with the vocal alternating with instrumental breaks.

If you play to an advanced intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The many cross rhythms will provide a rhythmic challenge and there is little time to catch breath; following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Joropo de Justina has a performance time of around two minutes at full tempo. You can listen to a full performance the Clarinet version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

SKU: A0.761401

Alla Turka (Turkish March) from Sonata K.331 in A arranged for Oboe Quartet, three oboes and Cor Anglais (English Horn) in F. This is a difficult arrangement, good fun but difficult. Suitable for concerts, recitals, seminars etc. Enjoy!

SKU: A0.592020

Deep River is an Afro-American Spiritual Song. This version is arranged by David McKeown as a duet for two Oboes.

Deep River was first published in 1917 and quickly became a public favourite. The writer and origin of the song is unknown. In the recording age, Deep River was made famous by Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson and Tommy Dorsey.

Deep River is one of several Gospel arrangements available on Sheet Music Plus. Use the search bar above to find 10 Gospel Duets (for intermediate players), and 18 Easy Gospel Duets, Volumes 1 and 2, all available for this instrumental combination.

Deep River is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three minutes, this version of Deep River is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the Clarinet version on YouTube.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

SKU: A0.693087

Holy, Holy, Holy for two oboes. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons.

SKU: A0.594313

O Christmas Tree, (O Tannenbaum), is a much-loved Christmas song. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Waltz/Swing style for two Oboes. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.

The melody of O Christmas Tree is Polish in origin and dates back to the sixteenth century. The lyrics we know and love were added much later by German composer Ernst Anschütz in 1824. The lyrics were originally a homage to the fir tree, using the evergreen foliage as a metaphor for constancy and loyalty. The association with Christmas appeared later in the nineteenth century.

With a performance time of three minutes and a half minutes, this version of O Christmas Tree is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz waltz style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.

O Christmas Tree is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in jazz waltz music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several busy passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played four times, the last in 4/4 time with a short coda. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate level.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203