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2 Canzoni
Reference: EML374
Brand: London Pro Musica2 Canzoni
Composer: Pellegrini - Vicenzo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Composer: Pellegrini - Vicenzo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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2 Canzoni da sonar from the Pelplin Tablature
Reference: EML296
Brand: London Pro Musica2 Canzoni da sonar from the Pelplin Tablature
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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2 Villanelle
Reference: EML264
Brand: London Pro Musica2 Villanelle
Composer: Donato/Nasco
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Composer: Donato/Nasco
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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2 In Nomines
Reference: EML187
Brand: London Pro Musica2 In Nomines
Composer: Parsons - Robert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Composer: Parsons - Robert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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4 Villanelle from the Cancionero de Palacio
Reference: EML103
Brand: London Pro Musica4 Villanelle from the Cancionero de Palacio
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
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A la Bataglia
Reference: LPMAN01
Brand: London Pro MusicaA la Bataglia
Composer: Isaac - Heinrich
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Isaac - Heinrich
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Chorale Fantasia
Reference: RA104
Brand: HawthornsChorale Fantasia
Composer: Scheidt - Samuel
Arranger: Chris Evans
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor/Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Scheidt - Samuel
Arranger: Chris Evans
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor/Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Partita Piccola
Reference: PBE25
Brand: Provincetown BookshopPartita Piccola
Composer: Charlton - Andrew
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $22.95
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Composer: Charlton - Andrew
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Fantasia a 4 Voci super Jo son ferito lasso
Reference: N2340
Brand: NoetzelFantasia a 4 Voci super Jo son ferito lasso
Composer: Scheidt - Samuel
Arranger: Manfred Harras
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $41.50
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Composer: Scheidt - Samuel
Arranger: Manfred Harras
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Tian Hei Hei Taiwanese Folk Songs
Reference: 4482
Brand: DoblingerTian Hei Hei Taiwanese Folk Songs
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Philipp Tenta
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Philipp Tenta
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Ragtime Dance (1899)
Reference: AP099
Brand: Arcadian PressRagtime Dance (1899)
Composer: Joplin - Scott
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $17.33
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Composer: Joplin - Scott
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Concerto in A minor TW52:a2
Reference: M764/765
Brand: MoeckConcerto in A minor TW52:a2
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Grete Zahn
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Grete Zahn
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Mozart in London from K15
Reference: JM204
Brand: Janus MusicMozart in London from K15
Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Christopher Gordon
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Arranger: Christopher Gordon
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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A Totally Different Rag (1910)
Reference: AP036
Brand: Arcadian PressA Totally Different Rag (1910)
Composer: Aufderheide - May
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $15.70
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Composer: Aufderheide - May
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Il Primo Libro Delle Fantasie
Reference: M9014
Brand: MoeckIl Primo Libro Delle Fantasie
Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Various Combinations of Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Frescobaldi - Girolamo
Arranger: Helmut Monkemeyer
Instrumentation: Various Combinations of Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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More Carols Galore
Reference: P304
Brand: Peacock PressMore Carols Galore
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alison Cameron
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - various combinations
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alison Cameron
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - various combinations
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Tento del terzo tono
Reference: FEA205
Brand: Edition WalhallTento del terzo tono
Composer: De Paiva - Heliodoro
Arranger: Fulvio Caldini
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: De Paiva - Heliodoro
Arranger: Fulvio Caldini
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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My Melancholy Baby
Reference: AP157
Brand: Arcadian PressMy Melancholy Baby
Composer: Burnett/Norton
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass + optional Vocals
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Burnett/Norton
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass + optional Vocals
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Two Motets
Reference: RA143
Brand: HawthornsTwo Motets
Composer: Willaert - Adrian
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Willaert - Adrian
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Four Villanelle (1545)
Reference: LPMTM49
Brand: London Pro MusicaFour Villanelle (1545)
Composer: Willaert - Adrian
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 4 Voices or instruments)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Willaert - Adrian
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 4 Voices or instruments)
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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2 Scottish Folk Songs, The Water is Wide & Annie Laurie
Reference: 508209
Brand: Zen-On2 Scottish Folk Songs, The Water is Wide & Annie Laurie
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Recorder Quartet
Reference: R044
Brand: Zen-OnRecorder Quartet
Composer: Kiyose - Y
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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$15.95
Composer: Kiyose - Y
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Christmas in New York
Reference: UV150021
Brand: Ursus-VerlagChristmas in New York
Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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- $33.60
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Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Eight Chorales
Reference: P517
Brand: Peacock PressEight Chorales
Composer: Hooker - Helen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Hooker - Helen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: 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.
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.