Flute Choir: Piccolo, 3
Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass
Flute, and opt. Contrabass
Flute - Intermediate -
Digital Download
Arranged by Phyllis Avidan
Louke. Folk, Children's
Music, Recital, Old-time,
Americana. Score, Set of
Parts. 17 pages. Published by
Louke Publishing"2018 Chamber Music Contest Entry"
Shenandoah
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke
One of America’s best loved songs began asa sea shanty. The Shenandoah spoken ofin the song is not about a place, but is about an Indian chief living along theMissouri River.
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hearyou,
Away you rollingriver,
Oh Shenandoah,
I long to hearyou,
Away, I’m boundaway
‘Cross the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah,
I love yourdaughter,
Away you rollingriver,
Oh Shenandoah,
I love yourdaughter,
Away, I’m boundaway
‘Cross the wide Missouri.
This arrangementopens with a haunting Flute 1 and Alto Flute duet. The instruments are featuredin various combinations throughout the piece to explore the different of colorsproduced by the flute choir. Harmoniesand rhythms are altered during various sections--most notably a duet betweenthe bass flute and alto flute. Piccolo,alto and bass flutes play prominent roles.
Folk Song
American Folk Song
This piece isscored for piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, bass flute, and optional contrabassflute. Level 3, 5:30
Phyllis Avidan Louke is aflutist and award-winning composer and arranger with more than 70 publishedpieces to her credit. www.phyllislouke.com and www.fabulousflute.com
