About Fiona Alice Hickie
Fiona Alice Hickie is a distinguished musician, composer, and arranger, primarily recognized for her expertise on the oboe and piano. Her musical contributions span a wide array of styles, featuring both original easy-listening compositions and innovative arrangements of folk tunes, classical works, and popular melodies. She holds significance in the music world for making diverse and engaging music accessible to musicians across various skill levels, often presenting a fresh approach to existing repertoire.
- Fiona Alice Hickie is an experienced oboe and piano player, boasting over 30 years of performance experience in diverse ensembles including woodwind quintets, concert bands, and orchestras.
- She is both a prolific composer, with original works like "Loneliness" for saxophone quartet and "Mr Echidna" for multiple instrumentations, and an active arranger of well-known pieces.
- Her musical philosophy emphasizes offering a variety of music that diverges from traditional repertoire, with compositions and arrangements generally tailored for musicians of a moderate skill level.
- Fiona Alice Hickie is a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community, which facilitates the publication of her unique arrangements and original compositions.
Fiona Alice Hickie's sheet music is an excellent choice for musicians seeking engaging and approachable pieces, particularly those at a moderate skill level. Her extensive catalog provides numerous options for various instruments and ensembles, including flute and piano, woodwind trios, quartets, wind quintets, string quartets, and piano duets. Performing her compositions and arrangements offers a rewarding experience, as it allows musicians to delve into a blend of original ideas and familiar tunes presented with a refreshing "twist," expanding their repertoire beyond traditional boundaries.