Two of the most well-known U.S. patriotic songs have been joined together and arranged with lush harmonies for a Flute Choir (Flute (2), Alto Flute, Bass Flute) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church, school or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

"2018 Chamber Music Contest Entry"
Shenandoah
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke

One of America?s best loved songs began asa sea shanty. The Shenandoah spoken ofin the song is not about a place, but is about an Indian chief living along theMissouri River.

Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hearyou,
Away you rollingriver,
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hearyou,
Away, I?m boundaway
?Cross the wide Missouri

Oh Shenandoah,
I love yourdaughter,
Away you rollingriver,
Oh Shenandoah,
I love yourdaughter,
Away, I?m boundaway
?Cross the wide Missouri.

This arrangementopens with a haunting Flute 1 and Alto Flute duet. The instruments are featuredin various combinations throughout the piece to explore the different of colorsproduced by the flute choir. Harmoniesand rhythms are altered during various sections--most notably a duet betweenthe bass flute and alto flute. Piccolo,alto and bass flutes play prominent roles.

Folk Song
American Folk Song


This piece isscored for piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, bass flute, and optional contrabassflute. Level 3, 5:30



Phyllis Avidan Louke is aflutist and award-winning composer and arranger with more than 70 publishedpieces to her credit. www.phyllislouke.com and www.fabulousflute.com

by E. E. Bagley , and arranged for flute choir / ensemble by me, Ray-Michael Kauffman.
Dedicated to flutist and friend Jenny Rhodes Fritsch.

This great little March, considered by multiple historical and patriotic American music groups, to be one of the top American pieces of music.
This piece is arranged smartly, and to be fun for your flutist group and for all audiences to enjoy as well. Great for program music, summer music , march music, early 20th century music, cake walks, reminisces music for audiences, fun to place in between "serious /stuffy pieces", or just to have fun with.
A piece that can be used for lots of occasions and events, and Holiday programs whether Flag Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, etc.
Definitely a piece your group will come back to every year !

thanks for checking this arrangement out , and visit me on the web @ www.doRaymeflute.com

This remarkable arrangement is set in the style of a Dixieland Funeral, beginning with a warm and moving chorale which leads into a lively and exciting fast section during which the traditional melody is accompanied by newly composed counter-melodies. All instruments in the ensemble are featured making it as enjoyable for the performers as it is for the audience. It is suitable for myriad occasions both secular and sacred.

This is a fairly simple version of a classic Christmas song. For younger flautists, this arrangement would be a good tool for learning dissonance, as the parts have been arranged to mimic the sound of actual jingle bells. Part 5 could also be played by a bass flute for a different sound. Eleven pages (score and parts included), approximately two and a half minutes performance time.

Don't have five flutes? Want this arrangement for a different selection of instruments? Drop me an email at bekmars10@gmail.com and I'll see about getting a custom arrangement published for you!