Original Music for Modern Ensembles
Contemporary compositions, private bassoon instruction, handcrafted reeds, and performance work by Chris Lexow.
THE STORY BEHIND AMBIS MUSIC
More Than Music on a Page.
Ambis Music was built around a simple idea: every piece should have a reason to exist.
But the mission goes beyond writing and publishing music. It’s about supporting the educators who bring that music into the rehearsal room, helping musicians grow, and building meaningful relationships with the people who turn notes on a page into something alive.
Music with purpose. Resources with purpose. Relationships with purpose.
Explore Ambis Music
Sheet Music
Browse original compositions and arrangements for soloists, chamber ensembles, and larger groups.
Bassoon Lessons
Personalized instruction focused on tone, technique, musicianship, and confidence.
Reeds & Resources
Handcrafted reeds and practical tools for bassoonists and performers.
Featured Music
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Demolition
Price range: $94.95 through $109.95 -
Mode 9
Price range: $64.95 through $79.95 -
November Rain
Price range: $10.95 through $18.95 -
October Love
Price range: $12.00 through $18.00
2026-27 SEASON
Music in Performance
Two Ambis Music works receive their world premieres during the 2026–27 concert season.
Mode 9
WORLD PREMIERE
December 2026
Oakstone Academy High School
Concert Band • Grade 3 • ~2:00
A spirited concert opener built around the energy and color of the Mixolydian mode.
Demolition
WORLD PREMIERE
May 2027
Westerville Concert Band
Wind Ensemble • Grade 5 • 6:30
A relentless, high-energy work for wind ensemble that explores raw power, driving momentum, and the controlled chaos of destruction.
Hear the Music
Featured performance recordings, premieres, and live ensemble performances from Ambis Music.
About Ambis Music
Ambis Music is an independent music publishing company dedicated to creating original compositions, educational resources, and personalized instruction for musicians of all experience levels. Founded by composer, bassoonist, and educator Chris Lexow, Ambis Music exists to inspire performers, support music educators, and contribute meaningful new works to today’s concert repertoire.
Composer • Bassoonist • Educator
Chris Lexow is a composer, bassoonist, educator, and founder of Ambis Music, creating music and resources shaped by real-world performance experience.
Questions about music, lessons, commissions, or reeds? Whether you’re interested in a composition, private instruction, or performance materials, I’d be happy to connect.