In 1972, Paul Simon claimed that "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was his best melody to date. When it was written in 1969, it comforted an America weary of war and civil strife. Such was the power of this song that generations have sought its healing phrases ever since. In this arrangement for flute choir, Judy Nishimura uses gospel music elements to heighten the emotional impact. The compelling legato style of the melody is well suited for flutes. Suitable for church, school, or amateur groups. An optional part for Contrabass flute is included. Duration: 5:00

Perfect for high school or amateur flute choirs, this medley of Christmas favorites will delight your performers and audiences. Each performer gets a chance to play the melody. Your advanced performers will get satisfying challenges, and your more intermediate players will feel like they are making important musical contributions.

Run time: 3'30"

Some chords are not the traditional harmonizations, so encourage your performers to "lean-in" to the crunchy chords and be confident on their part to communicate the music effectively.

Throughout, if there is a low B, an optional note is provided.

Piccolo - Advanced - Low D to High Ab
Flute 1 - Advanced - Low C to High Ab
Flute 2 - Early Advanced - Low C to High Eb
Flute 3 - Intermediate - Low Db to High F
Flute 4 - Intermediate - Low C to C above the staff
Flute 5 (Optional if no alto) - Intermediate - Low C to A above the staff
Alto - Intermediate - Low C to G above staff

https://youtu.be/Mw3wD_kzxrc

This beloved piece, well known by many early music students, is a sweet expressive addition for your flute ensemble/ group/ choir. Simplistic enough to intermediate performers, yet complex enough to create something magical for performers and audience. This simple yet sweet melody, added with my rich textured harmonies adds a new flare to this piece, and would be perfect for playing for so many venues , concerts, churches, programs, graduation, memorial
services, and many other choices. A great way for newer players to learn expressive playing and emotional phrasing. A sure hit for all !
set for 4 c flutes, and alto flute in g , and / or bass flute . Can be used as a quintet or sextet , or small flute ensemble. A piece where all flute players can play, sharing the melody back and forth through the sections .

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A simple setting of this pretty carol for flute quintet (2 C flutes, 2 Alto flutes and a Bass flute). Each verse the pitch goes up by a tone until the final verse which returns to the original key. Everybody except the bass flute has a go at the melody and each verse is harmonised in a different syle.

Verse 1 is a solo for Flute 1, Verse 2 is a duet for Flute 1 and Alto Flute 2. Verse 3 adds the Alto flute 1 and Bass, Verse 4 is the first verse with all instruments playing. Verse 5 is a trio for Altos 1 & 2 and Bass. Verse 6 uses all instruments for the finale.

This is a very simple arrangement and should be playable by any standard of ensemble.