This superb collection of 27 carefully graded pieces for Flute and Piano is ideal for all beginner flautists as it leads the student from absolute beginner to Grade 1. Embracing a range of musical styles and spanning over 500years the pieces include classics folk tunes pop hits and songs from the shows all designed to be used for individual lessons group lessons and mixed ability situations as needed. 15 of the pieces in Take Up TheFlute: Repertoire Book One also include an optional second Flute part and the additional chord symbols can be used for accompaniment by Guitar or Electronic Keyboard.Author Chris Morgan draws specialattention to the importance of improvisation and composing as they form a major part of GCSE and A-level syllabuses later on. Improvisational exercises building on the chord symbols as well as the comparison of the differingstyles of harmony melody and rhythm of the songs are great starting points even at this early stage.The matching audio contains performances of every piece by James Galway. Each complete piece is followed by theaccompaniment only so that the student can play along.

Concerto For Flute And Orchestra. Study Score edition. First performed at the Flanders Festival in Brussels 12th October 2001. Composer's Notes:I have been very familiar with the flute since my earliest pieces. Ilike the sound in which breathing is ever present and with timbral possibilities that befit my musical language: the instrument's body makes it possible to write phrases that go through grinding textures coloured with phonemeswhispered by the flutist which gradually go towards pure and smooth sounds.

Saariaho 'Couleurs Du Vent' arranged for solo alto flute. Commissioned by the Finnish National Opera. Duration 16 minutes.

Esa-Pekka Salonen's Memoria For Wind Quintet. This work was written as a gift for the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra on their 20th anniversary. It was first performed on 30th November 2003 at the HelsinkiConservatoire Finland by members of the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. Duration c. 12 minutes Parts available: SOS15785.

A collection of classical works for Flute and Piano accompaniment edited by Trevor Wye. Volume Two includes music by Telemann Donjon Vivaldi Chopin Jacob. All of these Flute Solos have been carefully and specificallyselected for their melodic interest. Suitable for players grade 3-4.

Easy popular Christmas pieces for young Flautists carefully arranged and graded to provide attractive teaching repertoire by Jerry Lanning. New concepts and techniques are introduced progressively and the familiarity with thematerial will stimulate pupils' enthusiasms and encourage their practice. Suitable for players grades 1-2 standard. This edition includes demonstration and backing tracks on CD.

Composer's NoteOut Of The Cool was my first work and inspired by the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. It was originally written for the flute but may equally well be played on the violin cello or sopranosaxophone.The piece is in three sections - slow/fast/slow. I have not marked many dynamics or phrasings and those shown are suggestions only. The slow sections in particular should be very free rhythmically and eachperformer should feel free to interpret the piece in his own way. The pedalling marks however are more specific as I have used them to show how notes and chords are to be sustained. Some of the blurred effects may seem strangeat first but this pedalling is essential to the style of the piece. Above all Out Of The Cool was written to be enjoyed so have fun with it!David Heath.

A dreamlike and evocative work from Peter Maxwell Davies for flute and orchestra. The piece captures the wonder and sanctuary of the composer's home surrounded by seabirds and seals that fire the imagination in childlike ways evoking images of mermaids and angels. Descriptive and inventive orchestral colours support and illuminate the flute solo material that is both tranquil and highly virtuosic. The piece was first performed in May 1999 at theRoyal Concert Hall Dublin.

'Un Petit Jazz' arranged for Flute and Guitar or Descant/Treble Recorder and Guitar.

Graham Powning (b. 1949) is a contemporary Australian composer and woodwind player well known for letting his sense of humour shine through into his compositions. Vegetable Suite is an entertaining3-part suite for Flute and Piano with each piece themed on a different vegetable: I. Rondo for a Reluctant Radish II. Pavane for a Parsimonious Parsnip III. Tarantella for a Troublesome Turnip These enjoyable little pieces are sure to raise a smile! Complete with full score and separate Flute part.