Flötenquartett Noten

From the 'Suite Algerienne' of 1880, this is the final movement, a march. Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, (alternate for Flute 4)

Written for the composer's children, and inspired by the first grade science study of the life cycle of a butterfly. A delightful work for flute quartet or choir. Scored for four parts, including picc...

This colorful arrangement of three well-known hymns - Holy, Holy, Holy; All Things Bright and Beautiful; A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - can be performed by either flute quartet (3 C flutes with alto o...

Take a break from the frenzy and remember the gifts of winter. This short work is scored for 4 flutes, with optional alto or bass on part 4. Finalist - 2006 NFA Newly Published Music. Instrumentation:...

The beloved Spiritual arranged with a strong, rhythmic base and flowing melodic lines. 2006 NFA Newly Published Music Honorable Mention. Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (optional on part 4), B...

These pieces are ideal for performances at medieval fairs, plays, dinners, etc., and are easy to put together and fun to perform. Movements include: Medieval Dance, Snowy Hills, The Little Robin Griev...

Fun ensembles, each with a different style: Rag; Salsa; Ballad; Swing. These would be a great asset to any teaching studio, as well as an addition to recital programs and performances.

Escape from the pressures of the city to a place of peace, fresh air, and birdcalls! Scored for 2 C Flutes, Alto Flute, and Bass Flute, this impressionistic piece offers a sigh of relief. Finalist - 2...

Caderas is Spanish for 'hips.' This work was inspired by watching a friend dance 'Cumbia.' Wonderfully fun to perform and very entertaining, with a bit of choreography encouraged! Scored for 4 C Flute...

Two movements that work wonderfully for either flute quartet or choir - as recital pieces, at religious services, or at weddings. Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (optional in lieu of Flute 4)

A 4-movement essay for flute quartet or choir inspired by two very different places--the peaks of Colorado and the lowlands of the Netherlands. Movements are entitled: High Peaks Trail, Wind, Hunter's...

A piece to interest younger musicians without being too much of a challenge. The movements are: Dancers on a Greek Vase, Dream Dancers, Midsummer's Night Dance, and all use appealing dance rhythms. In...

Inspired by the poem 'Wild Geese' by Mary Oliver, this creative piece reflects the message of the poem, which links nature's gifts with inner beauty and validity. Scored for 4 C Flutes, with optional...

This arrangement of Dietrich Buxtehude's Fugue in C Major is commonly referred to as the 'Jig Fugue' because of the lilting 12/8 time signature. This work is thought to be the inspiration for J.S. Bac...

Generally regarded as 'The Graduation March,'Pomp and Circumstance was written by Edward Elgar in 1901 and first used in a graduation ceremony at Yale in June of 1905. Because every graduation ceremon...

A very fair and balanced arrangement of this familiar work in which no single person gets 'stuck' on the bass line the whole time. Furthermore, tips are provided for ending the piece early, depending...

The piece is reminiscent of ragas, the scales and modes of Indian music. Although the melodic lines evoke traditional Indian music, they were composed to reflect the spirit of Indian scales through a...

Commissioned in 2006, Echoes of the Ancients is for 4 C flutes and is based on Native American themes. For students, it is a good introduction to pitch bending and tremolos. Very free in nature, this...

A charming work from Slovenian composer Crt Sojar Voglar composed to evoke the sense of yearning. Composer for 4 C Flutes, of which the fourth player doubles on Alto Flute. A very creative addition to...

This composition is based on the Silk Road, especially in the 13th century when exploration allowed greater material, cultural and religious exchange and between the East and the West. Originally comp...

Intended as a follow-up to Echoes of the Ancients, this work is slightly more adventurous and is a great introduction to extended techniques. With full explanations in the notes, players will experien...

Parkovi is a beautiful art song by Croatian composer Alfi Kabiljo, originally composed for soprano voice. He created this flute quartet version of the song for the flute quartet '4Syrinx,' which they...

Flute Session was composed by Croatian composer Petar Obradovic for the flute quartet '4Syrinx'. The single-movement work consists of four distinct sections (Air; Bossa Nova; Joyful; Festa) that are s...

This 'Little Suite of Mythological Beings' was written in 2014 for the Slovenian flute quartet, Traverso. It consists of three playful movements: Little Elvish Dance, Dance of the Drunken Goblins, and...

The purpose of this book is twofold: to provide ensemble teaching material for intermediate flutists, and to be a source of 'quick-study' repertoire for advanced players. I think flute students will e...