The Mountain Goat (Capricorn Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for flute. alto flute and piano.
The light and airy melodies suit the flute. The composer captures the concept of the heights to which the goat would climb using the wide-ranging tessitura of the melody. The duration is two and a half minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affiliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com linkedin.com/in/margaretbrandmanmusic
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?In Two Minds? (Gemini Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for flute, alto flute, and piano. It has melodic contours which work well for flute and jazz-influenced harmonic structures which add sparkle to the arrangement. Dolores S, pianist with the UK chamber ensemble Hooked on Flutes writes "We really love your pieces that we play, gorgeous harmonies." The duration is just under two minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affiliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com linkedin.com/in/margaretbrandmanmusic
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The Water Dragon (Scorpio Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for flute. alto flute and piano.
It has melodic contours which work well for flute. The composer's contemporary harmonies bring to life the imagery of the lyrics. The duration is just under two minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affiliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com linkedin.com/in/margaretbrandmanmusic
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14 Fun Solos for Flute and Piano

This collection of popular traditional solos have been written at an easier standard and are suitable for the advancing beginner or student.
A mix of styles are included from patriotic anthems, work songs, sea shanties, calypso, classical, and tunes from old English folklore.


The Tunes Are:

1. The Banana Boat Song
2. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Variation
3. Drunken Sailor
4. Ten Green Bottles
5. Greensleeves
6. Daisy, Daisy
7. Scarborough Fair
8. Skye Boat Song
9. Scotland The Brave
10. The Cucaracha
11. William Tell
12. Kalinka
13. Yellow Bird
14. Mango Walk

Solo and piano parts are included.

"I Want to Break Free" is a song by the Britishrock band Queen, originally from their eleventh album The Works (1984). Written by bassguitarist John Deacon, it was distributed as a single on 7-inchand 12-inch vinyl records and 3-inch and 5-inch CDs. The songhas three versions: album, single and extended. It came to be included in mostlive concerts by the group. The level is Advanced Intermediate and the duration is 2.43 minutes

This song is arranged forFlute Choir Quintet (Piccolo; 2 Flutes; Alto Flute and Bass Flute).

"Mary,Did You Know?" is a Christmas song written by Mark Lowry andmusic written by Buddy Greene in 1991. This song was recorded and performedwith famous singers such as Kenny Rogers & Wynonna Judd, Mary J. Blige, ClayAiken, Pentatonix and many more!https://youtu.be/2-jWPg_SS8g

A beautiful song in minor key, arranged for flutechoir by me, Ray-Michael Kauffman, a flutist and performer and arranger offlute choir/music. Since I play all flutes of the flute family, I like tothink I understand the complexities of what works and what doesn't for all fluteschoirs/ ensembles.

This arrangement gives every instrument a chance to shine, whetherplaying a solo or melody in that instrument part (from bass, alto, flutes topiccolo). This would make an amazing piece to add to your holiday performance,or singularly for church/secular or school program. scored forpiccolo, flute 1-5, alto and bass (which may also be played by contra bass).overall, it is intermediate plus but arrangement allows for less seasonedplayers to play flute 3, 4 or 5. flute 5 is not required for performance butadds extra harmony, structure and support of the arrangement. May be playedfrom a small group or larger ensemble. larger ensemble please take note inrehearsal A marking where for several measures, the higher flutes (2 and 1) arelimited in players where as not to overpower the bass flute solo. Thankyou for checking my arrangement out and I hope you love it as much as I do.

** Note this is the original and deluxe flute choir / ensemble version. There is other "Mary did you know " titles for flute , but they are at a small group , and basic entry level ability and those versions suited for basic elementary or middle school quartet flutes.

My title is suited for adult, advanced players of an actual flute choir. enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-jWPg_SS8g

Trajko Prokopiev is considered one of the founders of the Macedonian music culture, whose works represent its basic foundation. He was a composer and conductor. His work is known for the use of historical, mythological and folk motifs- elements of cultural significance to the Macedonian people. Trajko Prokopiev also composed and solo and choral songs, chamber suites, and vocal compositions for voice and piano. His other major works include the ballet ?Labin and Dojrana,? both opera ?Kuzman Kapidan? and ?Parting,? and the first Macedonian opera by the work of A. Panov ?Migrant Workers.?.

When the Party's over for flute quintet or small flute ensemble

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by billie eilish, and arranged by me, ray-michael kauffman.
this is part of my " Compositions that care" and all money this piece takes in, will be donated to a charity for recovery from addition.
When i first herd this song, for me this was painting a picture of someone who was an addict, where they seemed the life of the party , and was having such a good time, however , using to feel a certain way -whether that be normal, happy, to fit in, loved,.. how ever, addiction cripples those persons effected may truly feel lonely and empty .
I debated with myself if this is what cause i wanted to support and hopefully shed some light on, addiction and everything and every person this effects.It was the next day , i had learned a friend and former co-worker had committed suicide after a long struggle with addition. I knew then that this decision was the right one.
To purchase and support this cause, or " Compositions that care", please visit SheetMusicPlus.com or direct link to my music available ;
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and check my website out, www.doRaymeflute.com
thank you for taking something so precious, as your time for me and this cause.

This absolutely fabulous song comes from the 1965 slapstick comedy film, The Great Race. I first heard it on James Galway's album, In the Pink, which features Galway playing 13 of Henry Mancini's songs.

This piece just screams fun in the middle of a gazillion notes just flying by. Filled with arpeggios, this is a workout for the fingers and requires quite a bit of precision for the song to sound really good. As with most of my arrangements, I have tried to give every part something interesting to play, with the exception of the contrabass flute and optional upright bass, which could also be played by any C instrument in the bass clef range. These lower parts are important in helping maintain good downbeats.

Scored for 5 C flutes, alto, bass, contrabass, and optional upright bass. There are 2-part divisis in flutes 1 - 4. This piece is for the more advanced flute choir and would be a great opener or encore for your recitals.

Duration: 2.75 minutes

The Water Dragon (Scorpio Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for two flutes and piano.
It has melodic contours which work well for flute. The composer's contemporary harmonies bring to life the imagary of the lyrics. The duration is just under two minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com linkedin.com/in/margaretbrandmanmusic
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In Two Minds (Gemini Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for two flutes and piano. It has melodic contours which work well for flute and jazz-influenced harmonic structures which add sparkle to the arrangement. The duration is just under two minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affiliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com

Let your flute choir take off to where they belong with this wonderful arrangement of "Up Where We Belong", the 1982 #1 Hit from the Paramount motion picture An Officer and a Gentleman. This wonderful work stays true to the feel of the work without pushing your flute choir too much. A wonderful song which emphasizes that true love can make any relationship stronger, this is a great addition to any concert.

This work's 4th Flute part is a concert transposition of the Alto Flute part.

Duration is around 4 minutes. 

Included Parts and Ranges:
- Piccolo (sounding F#5 to A6)
- Flute 1 (A4 to G6)
- Flute 2 (G4 to G6)
- Flute 3 (E4 to D6)
- Flute 4 (C Alto part, D4 to A5)
- Alto Flute (sounding D4 to A5)
- Bass Flute (sounding D3 to F4)

2017 Holiday Contest Entry


This arrangement of five traditional Israeli folk songs and Jewish holiday music will put you in the mood to celebrate! The first flutes are featured prominently in this arrangement. Each part takes a turn carrying the tune, with rich harmonies and driving rhythms enhancing the melodies. The medley begins exuberantly in the key of concert d minor, moves joyfully to the relative F Major, then finishes boisterously back in d minor. I have included a version of the alto flute part transposed for C flute in case you don't have an alto flute available.

Songs featured are:

· Hevaynu Shalom Alaychem (We Brought Peace Unto You)

· Maoz Tsur (Rock of Ages)

· Artsa Alinu (We Have Come to the Land)

· Chanukah

· Yibane Amenu (In Our Land We Shall Rebuild Our Nation)



I hope you will enjoy performing this medley as much as I have enjoyed arranging it! Audiences are sure to love it. This would work well in a variety of venues:school concert, synagogue, shopping mall background music, chamber music concert, prelude to a concert, etc. It?s perfect for anywhere you want to lift people?s spirits with energetic, familiar seasonal and folk music. Duration is approximately 3.5 min. L?chaim!

The Mountain Goat (Capricorn Song) from the song cycle COSMIC WHEEL OF THE ZODIAC although originally composed for voice, has been re-imagined as a chamber work for two flutes and piano.
The light and airy melodies suit the flute. The composer captures the concept of the heights to which the goat would climb using the wide-ranging tessitura of the melody. The duration is two and a half minutes. Suitable for concert performances by professionals or advanced students. The work has been performed several times in Australia and the UK. The composer is affiliated with the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA). More information and contact details are available on the website. www.margaretbrandman.com linkedin.com/in/margaretbrandmanmusic
www.facebook.com/margaretbrandmanmusic
www.twitter.com/margbrandmusic5
www.instagram.com/margaretbrandmanmusic
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