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Five Psalms from the Genevan Psalter of 1565
Reference: OMP322
Brand: Orpheus MusicFive Psalms from the Genevan Psalter of 1565
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet - Tr-2T-B
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet - Tr-2T-B
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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The Bridal Kiss
Reference: ETF2183
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneThe Bridal Kiss
Composer: Nieuwkerk - Willem Wander van
Instrumentation: Treble - Treble - Bass - Great Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Nieuwkerk - Willem Wander van
Instrumentation: Treble - Treble - Bass - Great Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Fugue and Dance: MMXX
Reference: OMP320
Brand: Orpheus MusicFugue and Dance: MMXX
Composer: Adams - Chris
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-T-B
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Adams - Chris
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-T-B
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Sketches of White Wings
Reference: OMP318
Brand: Orpheus MusicSketches of White Wings
Composer: Dillon - Kym
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-B-GB
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Dillon - Kym
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-B-GB
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Hansel and Gretel medley
Reference: P647
Brand: Peacock PressHansel and Gretel medley
Composer: Englebert Humperdink
Arranger: Sue Handscombe
Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet (D-Tr-T-B)
Period/Genre: Folk/Traditional
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Englebert Humperdink
Arranger: Sue Handscombe
Instrumentation: Recorder Quartet (D-Tr-T-B)
Period/Genre: Folk/Traditional
Grade: Easy
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Three Little Tardigrades
Reference: OMP303
Brand: Orpheus MusicThree Little Tardigrades
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor -Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary, Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor -Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary, Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Protest March
Reference: OMP302
Brand: Orpheus MusicProtest March
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Fippalicious
Reference: GSM1019
Brand: Glen Shannon MusicFippalicious
Composer: Shannon - Glen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Greatbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Shannon - Glen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Greatbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Theater Tango
Reference: AMP623
Brand: AscoltaTheater Tango
Composer: Wander van Nieuwkerk - Willem
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Composer: Wander van Nieuwkerk - Willem
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Pensieri del tramonto op107
Reference: FEA078
Brand: Edition WalhallPensieri del tramonto op107
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Amazing Grace & Shenandoah
Reference: 508218
Brand: Zen-OnAmazing Grace & Shenandoah
Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Fuga G Major
Reference: FEB052
Brand: Flautando EditionFuga G Major
Composer: Buxtehude - Dietrich
Arranger: Helmut Voth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Buxtehude - Dietrich
Arranger: Helmut Voth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Fuge BWV878
Reference: FEB019
Brand: Edition WalhallFuge BWV878
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Ferdinand Gesell
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Ferdinand Gesell
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Sei Fughe Sul Magnificat
Reference: FEA184
Brand: Edition WalhallSei Fughe Sul Magnificat
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Disco Fugue Op73/B
Reference: FEA168
Brand: Edition WalhallDisco Fugue Op73/B
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant/Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant/Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Two Georgian ecclesiastical songs
Reference: ZFS681
Brand: MoeckTwo Georgian ecclesiastical songs
Composer: Dadiani - Juri
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor (or Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor)
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Dadiani - Juri
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor (or Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor)
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Two Fantasias
Reference: ZFS410/411
Brand: MoeckTwo Fantasias
Composer: Coperario - John
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Coperario - John
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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The Shepherds Lay by Night
Reference: ZFS653
Brand: MoeckThe Shepherds Lay by Night
Composer: Various
Arranger: Paul Buis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass OR Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Paul Buis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass OR Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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Nine Turkish Folk Tunes
Reference: ZFS340
Brand: MoeckNine Turkish Folk Tunes
Composer: Various
Arranger: Cesar Bresgen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Cesar Bresgen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Popular Pieces for SATB Recorders
Reference: 507908
Brand: Zen-OnPopular Pieces for SATB Recorders
Composer: Foster - Stephen Collins
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Foster - Stephen Collins
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Water Music I
Reference: 506043
Brand: Zen-onWater Music I
Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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Adagio for a Glass Harmonica K356
Reference: P617
Brand: Peacock PressAdagio for a Glass Harmonica K356
Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Ann Garling
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Ann Garling
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Handful of Keys
Reference: AP170
Brand: Arcadian PressHandful of Keys
Composer: Walker - Thomas Fats
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Walker - Thomas Fats
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Easy
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New Song Book for Recorder Quartet
Reference: MVB088
Brand: BornmannNew Song Book for Recorder Quartet
Composer: Various
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Easy
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.
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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.
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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.