Scottish Brass Band Music

I established my company ADIOS Music in 1986 primarily as a brass band music publisher to sell the brass band score arrangements which I had written for the successful Tartan Brass record album of Scottish traditional music. The brass band sheet music from the titles on this album are still very much in demand today. Music from the ADIOS brass band catalogue has been performed, recorded and broadcast by many top name bands...

Maynard Ferguson Charts

I have been receiving a lot of interest for my Maynard big band arrangements of MacArthur Park, Hey Jude, Eli’s Comin and Stoney End. They are not currently available on the online store. Please contact me for further details.

Eric Miyashiro – MacArthur Park

This is quite possibly one of the best covers of this arrangement I have heard since the Maynard days. Well done Eric Miyashiro and LA Jazz...

Mr Nice Guy – For Bass Trombone

Ralph Bigelow, director of the Bones West trombone choir in Santa Ana, California, emailed me to tell of an event that the local Southern California ‘bonists had organised in honour of George Roberts’ 70th birthday, and asked if I could send a few words of appreciation to be announced on the night. I woke up with the birds early next morning with this on my mind and went to my study to see if I could conjure...

Online Music Shop

It has taken a while but we have now uploaded all of our published big band, brass band, wind band & trombone choir catalogues.  The sheet music store is now fully functional if you wish to place an order. Please contact us directly if you wish any further information or would like to place an order on any titles not currently appearing in our online store.  Please note that my Maynard Ferguson charts are not displayed...

Free Bass Trombone Warmup

Over the years I have had so much positive feedback regarding my 10 minute bass trombone warmup.  We would like to make this publicly available.  We welcome your comments and feedback! Adrian Drover Bass Trombone Warmup (PDF)