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Three Dances
Reference: P777
Brand: Peacock PressThree Dances
Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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A Garden of Flowers
Reference: P758
Brand: Peacock PressA Garden of Flowers
Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: 20th century
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: 20th century
Grade: Moderate
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Five Irish Bird Tunes
Reference: P900
Brand: Peacock PressFive Irish Bird Tunes
Composer: Various
Arranger: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre:Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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- $20.50
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre:Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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6 Sound Images
Reference: P735
Brand: Peacock Press6 Sound Images
Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: As a Duet = 2 Trebles; As a Trio = 2 Trebles - Tenor, As a Quartet = 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Modern
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: As a Duet = 2 Trebles; As a Trio = 2 Trebles - Tenor, As a Quartet = 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Modern
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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3 Klezmer-Style Quartets
Reference: P706
Brand: Peacock Press3 Klezmer-Style Quartets
Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $17.95
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Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Repose and a Dream
Reference: OMP344
Brand: Orpheus MusicRepose and a Dream
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Ensemble Music for Recorders
Reference: DOL352
Brand: London Pro MusicaEnsemble Music for Recorders
Composer: East - Michael
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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- $33.25
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Composer: East - Michael
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 2
Reference: PP046
Brand: Polyphonic PublicationsAllegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 2
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate /Difficult
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate /Difficult
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Penny Lane
Reference: DHP1196034
Brand: de HaskePenny Lane
Composer: John Lennon & Paul MacCartney
Arranger: Ralf Bienioschek
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Great Bass + Optional Piano, Cajon.
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $57.50
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Composer: John Lennon & Paul MacCartney
Arranger: Ralf Bienioschek
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Great Bass + Optional Piano, Cajon.
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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20 Progressive Etudes for Recorder Ensemble
Reference: SN42
Brand: Edition Walhall20 Progressive Etudes for Recorder Ensemble
Composer: Schnabel - Dietrich
Instrumentation: SATB Recorder Quartet
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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- $15.60
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Composer: Schnabel - Dietrich
Instrumentation: SATB Recorder Quartet
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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The Boxwood Bounce
Reference: PP64
Brand: Polyphonic PublicationsThe Boxwood Bounce
Composer: Andresen - Ken
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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- $23.95
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Composer: Andresen - Ken
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Sughisti
Reference: ETF3027
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneSughisti
Composer: Cogan - Rachael
Instrumentation: Treble - Bass- Greatbass - Subbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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- $28.00
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Composer: Cogan - Rachael
Instrumentation: Treble - Bass- Greatbass - Subbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Fonerier
Reference: ETF2082
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneFonerier
Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $14.50
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Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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The River Sings
Reference: ETF3135
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneThe River Sings
Composer: Cogan - Racheal
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Great Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $29.55
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Composer: Cogan - Racheal
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Great Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Rose Garden Suite
Reference: OMP317
Brand: Orpheus MusicRose Garden Suite
Composer: Loader - Fiona
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-T-B
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- From $20.00
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Composer: Loader - Fiona
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - D-Tr-T-B
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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At the Royal Ball
Reference: OMP300
Brand: Orpheus MusicAt the Royal Ball
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- From $17.60
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Quartet
Reference: AMP122
Brand: AscoltaQuartet
Composer: Nieuwkerk - Willem Wander van
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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- $24.85
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Composer: Nieuwkerk - Willem Wander van
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Geh aus, mein Herz und suche Freud Op129
Reference: FEM125
Brand: Edition WalhallGeh aus, mein Herz und suche Freud Op129
Composer: Miehling - Klaus
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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- $22.95
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Composer: Miehling - Klaus
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Walzer
Reference: FEB028
Brand: Edition WalhallWalzer
Composer: Brahms - Johannes
Arranger: Hermann-Josef Wilbert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Easy
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- $18.95
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Composer: Brahms - Johannes
Arranger: Hermann-Josef Wilbert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Easy
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Pavanes and Gaillards for four and five parts
Reference: M3628
Brand: MoeckPavanes and Gaillards for four and five parts
Composer: Attaingnant - Pierre
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass - (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses; or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Attaingnant - Pierre
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass - (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - 2 Basses; or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy
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Dorma dorma O Bambin
Reference: ZFS415
Brand: MoeckDorma dorma O Bambin
Composer: Various
Arranger: Cesar Bresgen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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- $8.95
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- $8.95
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Cesar Bresgen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy
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Versos de Magnificat, Versos del Sexto tono, 1578
Reference: ZFS391
Brand: MoeckVersos de Magnificat, Versos del Sexto tono, 1578
Composer: Cabezón - Antonio de
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Cabezón - Antonio de
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Water Music II
Reference: 506044
Brand: Zen-OnWater Music II
Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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- $26.50
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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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Pezza Allegri Three quartet movements
Reference: ZFS722
Brand: MoeckPezza Allegri Three quartet movements
Composer: Handel - W.F. Bach - Dandrieu
Arranger: Ronald Autenreith
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $11.50
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Composer: Handel - W.F. Bach - Dandrieu
Arranger: Ronald Autenreith
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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.