Par LINDE HANS-MARTIN. The four melodramas can be performed either as a suite or individually. The recorder ensemble may be employed solitically or as a group. It would be interesting to perform them by alternating ensemble / solo scoring [e. g. , by assigning high and more difficult parts to soloists and lower, simpler parts to the tutti ensemble]. In addition, it is also possible to combine my compositions with other pieces scored for an ensemble of any size [that is, through the use of older or newer interludes or through improvisations]. These melodramas were composed for the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis as part of a larger commission. They were first performed in Basel on 9. 9. 99 as “Musik fürein Blockflötenfest” [Music for a Recorder Festival]. [Basel, February 2005, Hans-Martin Linde]/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Flûtes à Bec

For Recorder Quartet-This lively traditional hornpipe will be instantly recognised by all through its use as the theme tune to the BBC childrens series 'Blue Peter'.

The big recorder ensemble book: score
An anthology published by the Flanders Recorder Quartet
?Fantasia in C Major? ? Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750) The original organ work (BWV 570) was arranged for recorder quartet
?Ut te per omnes celitus? ? Johannes Ciconia
for 4 recorders (2A / 2T)
The motet manuscript, dedicated to Francesco Zarabella, is located in Museo Civico, Bologna
Sonata à tre Flauti ? Gottfried Finger
Originally in D major, the sonata was transposed a little third up for 3 treble recorders.
?Drei Melodien? (?Three Melodies ) ? Matthias Maute
for recorder quartet
Sonata in D major à 5 ? Johann Rosenmüller
(2S/A/T/B) Nuremberg 1682
Concerto in G major ?Alla Rustica? ? Antonio Vivaldi
for 4 recorders (2S/A/B)
The source (R. op.51/4 for strings and b.c.) is kept in Biblioteca Nazionale, Turino
/ Partitions classique / Bois / Flûte à bec / MIEROPRINT

Instrumentation: Descant doubling sopranino/treble/tenor recorder and piano or guitarHat Box is a celebration of the town of Stockport home to recorder virtuoso John Turner to whom (with guitarist Neil Smith) this piece is dedicated. Stockport was formerly the centre of the hat-manufacturing industry and gave its name to the hymn-tune Stockport written by 18th century Stockport organist John Wainwright for the carol Christians awake salute the happy morn. The eight hats depicted in this suite refer to phrases from Wainwrights famous tune.Top Hat QuadrilleBreton Beret - valse melancoliqueMexicanHat DanceSmokey Stetson ShuffleDeerstalkers JigBaseball Cap StompBest Bonnet WaltzCloth Cap Galop

Music Medals Recorder Ensemble Pieces are five volumes of enjoyable and accessible repertoire for the developing ensemble progressively graded Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum. They contain original pieces and imaginative arrangements for duets trios and quartets forming a smashing collection of fun pieces and arrangements in various styles to provide much needed diversity and enjoyment. This exciting range is suitable for lessons concerts or as Part of a Music Medal and forms ideal group-teaching material for the development of ensemble playing. For descant or soprano and treble or alto recorders.

Music Medals Recorder Ensemble Pieces are five volumes of enjoyable and accessible repertoire for the developing ensemble progressively graded Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum. They contain original pieces and imaginative arrangements for duets trios and quartets forming a smashing collection of fun pieces and arrangements in various styles to provide much needed diversity and enjoyment. This exciting range is suitable for lessons concerts or as Part of a Music Medal and forms ideal group-teaching material for the development of ensemble playing. For descant or soprano and treble or alto recorders.