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  • Canon for Recorder Quartet Canon for Recorder Quartet

    Reference: PP010

    Brand: Polyphonic Publications

    Canon for Recorder Quartet

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $17.50
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • Three Gregorian Melodies Three Gregorian Melodies

    Reference: OMP332

    Brand: Orpheus Music

    Three Gregorian Melodies

    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Medieval

    Grade: Moderate

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    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Medieval

    Grade: Moderate

  • Arcadelt’s Bass Arcadelt’s Bass

    Reference: OMP330

    Brand: Orpheus Music

    Arcadelt's Bass

    Composer: Blom - Diana

    Instrumentation: trebles - 2 tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult


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    Composer: Blom - Diana

    Instrumentation: trebles - 2 tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult


  • Peruanische Suite (Peruvian suite) Peruanische Suite (Peruvian suite)

    Reference: ETF2023

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Peruanische Suite (Peruvian suite)

    Composer: Gavel - Arndt von

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - Optional Percussion

    Period/genre: Trad/Folk

    Grade: Moderate

    $16.70
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    Composer: Gavel - Arndt von

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - Optional Percussion

    Period/genre: Trad/Folk

    Grade: Moderate

  • Tango for Fyra Tango for Fyra

    Reference: ETF2070

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Tango for Fyra

    Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $14.50
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    Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Three English Christmas Carols

    Reference: P643

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Three English Christmas Carols

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Marg Hall

    Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet (D-Tr-T-B)

    Period/Genre: Folk/Traditional

    Grade: Easy

    $16.50
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Marg Hall

    Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet (D-Tr-T-B)

    Period/Genre: Folk/Traditional

    Grade: Easy

  • Anime Songs for Recorder Quartet Anime Songs for Recorder Quartet

    Reference: 507913

    Brand: Zen-On

    Anime Songs for Recorder Quartet

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $34.50
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    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Allegro and Minuet for a Flute Clock Allegro and Minuet for a Flute Clock

    Reference: ZFS279

    Brand: Moeck

    Allegro and Minuet for a Flute Clock

    Composer: Beethoven - Ludwig van

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - 2 Tenors (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass)

    Period/genre: Romantic

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $8.65
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    Composer: Beethoven - Ludwig van

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - 2 Tenors (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass)

    Period/genre: Romantic

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Genesis Genesis

    Reference: OMP291

    Brand: Orpheus Music

    Genesis

    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

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    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • English Virginal Music - for Recorder Quartet English Virginal Music - for Recorder Quartet

    Reference: ZFS719

    Brand: Moeck

    English Virginal Music - for Recorder Quartet

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Ronald Autenreith

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $10.50
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Ronald Autenreith

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Musica Matutina Musica Matutina

    Reference: ZFS420

    Brand: Moeck

    Musica Matutina

    Composer: Bresgen - Cesar

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $8.50
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    Composer: Bresgen - Cesar

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Four Winter Pieces Four Winter Pieces

    Reference: MHE40903a

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Four Winter Pieces

    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy

    $14.10
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    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy

  • Fanny Hensel Garden Songs Fanny Hensel Garden Songs

    Reference: MHE20910

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Fanny Hensel Garden Songs

    Composer: Hensel - Fanny

    Arranger: Steve Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Romantic

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $24.95
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    Composer: Hensel - Fanny

    Arranger: Steve Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Romantic

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • The Wind Consort Volume I The Wind Consort Volume I

    Reference: JRWC01

    Brand: Jolly Robin Press

    The Wind Consort Volume 1

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $40.98
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Sonata K 159 in G Sonata K 159 in G

    Reference: JR17

    Brand: Jolly Robin Press

    Sonata K 159 in G

    Composer: Scarlatti - Domenico

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult

    $22.10
    $22.10
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    Composer: Scarlatti - Domenico

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult

  • Faulte d'Argent

    Reference: RA073

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Faulte d'Argent

    Composer: des Prés - Josquin/Cavazzoni

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
    $19.95
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    Composer: des Prés - Josquin/Cavazzoni

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • 3 Pieces 3 Pieces

    Reference: EML368

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    3 Pieces

    Composer: Trabaci - Giovanni Maria

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Trabaci - Giovanni Maria

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • 2 Madrigals

    Reference: EML349

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    2 Madrigals

    Composer: Bateson - Thomas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Bateson - Thomas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • 2 canzoni 2 canzoni

    Reference: EML253

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    2 canzoni

    Composer: Rovigo - Francesco

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Rovigo - Francesco

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • Matona Mia Cara Matona Mia Cara

    Reference: EML212

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    Matona Mia Cara

    Composer: Lassus - Orlando de

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Lassus - Orlando de

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • 4 Scottish Songs c.1545 4 Scottish Songs c.1545

    Reference: EML180

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    4 Scottish Songs c.1545

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $14.95
    $14.95
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • Susana un Jur Susana un Jur

    Reference: M2821

    Brand: Moeck

    Susana un Jur

    Composer: Lassus - Orlando de

    Arranger: Karel van Steenhoven

    Instrumentation: Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $34.95
    $34.95
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    Composer: Lassus - Orlando de

    Arranger: Karel van Steenhoven

    Instrumentation: Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Folk Dance International Vol 2 Folk Dance International Vol 2

    Reference: UE30114

    Brand: Universal

    Folk Dance International Vol 2

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $34.95
    $34.95
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Suite in G Minor Suite in G Minor

    Reference: AC17

    Brand: Montem Music

    Suite in G Minor

    Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich

    Arranger: Andrew Challinger

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $28.98
    $28.98
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    Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich

    Arranger: Andrew Challinger

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

Shop from Our Extensive Range of Recorder Quartets

Recorder quartets sit at the centre of consort music. The familiar mix of soprano, alto, tenor and bass creates a clear four-part texture where each line carries equal responsibility. Melody passes between players, inner parts shape harmony, and the bass anchors the structure.

The recorder quartets collection available at Orpheus Music supports school ensembles, community groups, and experienced chamber players. With over a thousand titles available, the catalogue covers early repertoire through to the latest compositions, offering practical choices across different skill levels.

Recorder Quartet Repertoire Selection

Playing recorder quartets provides ensembles with the opportunity to perform music from different styles. Players improve blend, balance, and phrasing as they explore works from earlier musical eras through to modern compositions.

Available titles include:

  • Renaissance consort pieces
  • Baroque sonatas and concerto arrangements
  • Classical and Romantic transcriptions
  • Folk-inspired works
  • Jazz-influenced arrangements
  • Orchestral pieces adapted for recorder quartet
  • Contemporary compositions written for present-day ensembles

This breadth allows directors to plan varied programs and build technical strength across the ensemble.

Instrument Scoring for Recorder Quartets

Recorder quartets come in several scoring formats. The most common layout follows soprano (descant), alto (treble), tenor, and bass. This scoring provides a complete tonal spectrum and clear part writing.

Alternative groupings include:

  • Two altos with tenor and bass
  • Four altos
  • Four basses

These options assist ensembles with specific instrument availability.

Tradition and Continuing Growth in Recorder Quartets

Recorder quartets have a long history associated with music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Many groups begin with early repertoire and expand their programs through performances and recordings.

  • Ensembles such as Sour Cream (led by Frans Brüggen), Flautando Köln, the Flanders Recorder Quartet, Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet, and Quartet New Generation have presented concerts combining historical works with contemporary compositions.
  • Leading performers including Dan Laurin, Piers Adams, Maurice Steger, and Dorothee Oberlinger have supported consort music through touring and recordings.
  • New works continue to expand the recorder quartet repertoire, maintaining a strong link between historical tradition and modern composition.

Selecting Recorder Quartets for Your Ensemble

Choosing repertoire requires an honest assessment of ensemble ability and rehearsal time. Early-level groups benefit from clear structures and stable rhythms. Developing players improve through music that challenges articulation and independence between parts. Advanced quartets often seek intricate counterpoint and extended range.

Matching the right recorder quartets to your ensemble supports steady improvement and confident performance.

Considerations for selecting titles:

  • Instrument balance within your group
  • Range demands for each part
  • Historical style and interpretation
  • Concert program themes

Our team offers practical guidance to help match recorder quartets with ensemble ability and performance goals.

Why Choose Us

Our focus remains firmly on recorders and recorder repertoire. This commitment shapes the depth and quality of our catalogue.

What Supports Our Reputation Among Players and Directors

  • Over one thousand titles for recorder quartets
  • Broad coverage from Renaissance to contemporary styles
  • Resources suitable for schools, community groups, and professionals
  • Direct involvement in national workshops and performance initiatives
  • Organisers of the Australasian Recorder Festival and national competitions
  • Secure and fully insured shipping across Australia

This focused approach allows us to supply recorder quartets that meet practical rehearsal needs and performance expectations.

Expanding Musical Growth Through Recorder Quartets

Rehearsing as a group enhances listening accuracy, pitch control, and rhythmic coordination. Recorder quartets require each player to perform independently while maintaining balance within the ensemble. This experience builds confidence and musical maturity.

By working through varied repertoire, ensembles gain exposure to historical interpretation and modern techniques. Recorder quartets provide a structured path for growth across all playing levels.

Start Building Your Recorder Quartets Library

Strengthen your ensemble program with carefully selected recorder quartets. Explore our extensive range and choose repertoire suited to your group’s ability and performance goals.

Contact Orpheus Music to find high-quality recorder quartets for confident rehearsals and engaging performances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are used in recorder quartets?

Most recorder quartets use soprano or descant, alto or treble, tenor and bass. Alternative groupings include two altos with tenor and bass, or four of the same instrument type.

Are recorder quartets suitable for beginners?

Yes. Many titles are written specifically for early ensemble levels with clear rhythms and manageable ranges.

Do you stock modern works for recorder quartets?

Our catalogue includes contemporary compositions alongside Renaissance and Baroque repertoire.

Can schools purchase recorder quartets for class ensembles?

Yes. We supply educational titles suitable for classroom and co-curricular programs across Australia.

How do I choose the right level of recorder quartets?

Consider the technical ability of each player, the balance of instruments and the concert setting. Our team can recommend appropriate titles based on these factors.