Flute Choir (Picc, 6 Fls, 2 Afls, 2 Bfls. Cbsfl (opt.)) - Grade 6 to 9

SKU: WN.OR004B

Composed by M. Orriss. Flutets series. Score and parts. Wonderful Winds #OR004B. Published by Wonderful Winds (WN.OR004B).

ISBN ISMN 9790570743766.

1.7. 16 was commissioned by The Hamilton Flute Band to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, and was premiered in St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry on 1st July 2016. This new version for flute choir was written for The Woodbridge Flute Choir, Virginia, USA, in 2024. The piece takes some of its ideas from musical elements already connected to the story, from the signalling bugle calls that might have been used in battle, to hints of one of the March tunes that the band still use today.
794,628 lives were lost in the Battle of the Somme, a chilling statistic. These numbers are also woven into the music, colouring the choices of intervals, harmonies and chords, and building the central themes, including the slow march to the trenches, where the uncomfortable juxtaposition of 7ths and 9ths is used as a motif over the solo flute theme before the screeching whistle signal to go over the top.
One of the musical elements central to the piece is the bugle call for Assemble which is used as an enthusiastic call in the opening, then to give unity to the chilling fear of the trenches on the eve of the battle, and finally to lead into the Commemoration of the final section, as those in the Cathedral 100 years later became part of the story as they assembled to commemorate the huge sacrifice made.

(for 2 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or 3 C Flutes), and Bass Flute). By Daniel Dorff. Flute choir. For 1st C Flute, 2nd C Flute, Alto Flute or 3rd C Flute (as sounds), Bass Flute. Traditional. Standard Notation. 4 1 1 pages. Duration 2:30. Published by Theodore Presser Company

By Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Arranged by Shaul Ben-Meir. For flute choir. Romantic. Score and parts. 56 pages. Duration 13:30. Published by Theodore Presser Company

By Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (1680-1730). Arranged by David Marlatt. For 5 Flutes. Masterworks; Woodwind - Flute Quintet; Worship Resources. Baroque; Masterwork; Wedding. 10 pages

Composed by Bruce R. Smith. Duration 1 minute, 51 seconds. Published by BRS Music (BY.FC-348).

Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). For flute choir. Grade 4-5. Score and parts. Duration 13 minutes 37 seconds. Published by BRS Music

(from Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op.46). Composed by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). Arranged by Pugh. For flute choir (piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, bass flute). Flutets. Grade 5 to 9. Score and parts. Duration 2'14. Published by Wonderful Winds

(from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). By Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman. Arranged by Mel Orriss. For flute choir: 5 flutes, piccolo (optional). Flutets series. Grade 1 to 4/5. Score and parts. Duration 3'10. Published by Wonderful Winds

(Let's Fall In Love). By Cole Porter. Arranged by Mel Orriss. For flute choir: 6 flutes, alto flute (optional). Flutets series. Grade 1 to 8. Score and parts. Duration 4'02. Published by Wonderful Winds

Composed by Albert W. Ketelbey (1875-1959). Arranged by Shaul Ben-Meir. For Flute Choir. Published by Megido Publications