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Waterbirds
Reference: OMP232
Brand: Orpheus MusicWaterbirds
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Locomotion
Reference: OMP138
Brand: Orpheus MusicLocomotion
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Latin American Songs 3
Reference: OMP200
Brand: Orpheus MusicLatin American Songs 3
Composer: Diaz - Justo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Diaz - Justo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Mind Your Step
Reference: OMP108
Brand: Orpheus MusicMind Your Step
Composer: Clarke - Zana
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Clarke - Zana
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Je suis d'Alemagne (4 settings)
Reference: EML269
Brand: London Pro MusicaJe suis d'Alemagne (4 settings)
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 3 - 4 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Medieval
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 3 - 4 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Medieval
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The Hippopotamus Song
Reference: P202
Brand: Peacock PressThe Hippopotamus Song
Composer: Swann - Donald
Arranger: Jane Minns
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble/Tenor - Tenor - Bass + Hippo
Period/Genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Swann - Donald
Arranger: Jane Minns
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble/Tenor - Tenor - Bass + Hippo
Period/Genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Fantazia Three Parts upon a Ground
Reference: MVB027
Brand: BornmannFantazia Three Parts upon a Ground
Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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Peripheral-Diagonal-Concentric
Reference: TMR4
Brand: SchottPeripheral-Diagonal-Concentric
Composer: Geysen - Frans
Arranger: Frans Bruggen
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Composer: Geysen - Frans
Arranger: Frans Bruggen
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Chaconne C minor Two in One upon a ground
Reference: MVB026
Brand: BornmannChaconne C minor Two in One upon a ground
Composer: Purcell - Henry
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Purcell - Henry
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Monet's Bridge
Reference: OMP157
Brand: Orpheus MusicMonet's Bridge
Composer: Pye - David
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Pye - David
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Agnistoma II
Reference: OMP062
Brand: Orpheus MusicAgnistoma II
Composer: Irlandini - Luigi
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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$20.50
Composer: Irlandini - Luigi
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Tenors
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult
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Roadkill Sonata
Reference: OMP171
Brand: Orpheus MusicRoadkill Sonata
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Taking the Dog for a Walk
Reference: OMP355
Brand: Orpheus MusicTaking the Dog for a Walk
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Wartime Favourites Volume 2
Reference: P532
Brand: Peacock PressWartime Favourites Volume 2
Composer: Various
Arranger: Fran Jones
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Fran Jones
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Pfeif drauf
Reference: EM1007
Brand: MieroprintPfeif drauf
Composer: Lammer - Lothar
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Composer: Lammer - Lothar
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Hidden Jewels
Reference: OMP351
Brand: Orpheus MusicHidden Jewels
Composer: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Three Edwardian Songs
Reference: P855
Brand: Peacock PressThree Edwardian Songs
Composer: Various
Arranger: Nicholas Wynne
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Nicholas Wynne
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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All Souls' Eve
Reference: P761
Brand: Peacock PressAll Souls' Eve
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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Hot and Humid
Reference: P759
Brand: Peacock PressHot and Humid
Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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A Winter's Day in Spring
Reference: P815
Brand: Peacock PressA Winter's Day in Spring
Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
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Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
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Rondeo Quartet
Reference: P768
Brand: Peacock PressRondeo Quartet
Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Wynne - Nicholas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy
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Autumn Ramblings Recorder Quartet no. 14
Reference: P901
Brand: Peacock PressAutumn Ramblings Recorder Quartet no. 14
Composer: Hawkes - John
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy
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Composer: Hawkes - John
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy
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Chips off the Block
Reference: P847
Brand: Peacock PressChips off the Block
Composer: Hawkes - John
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Hawkes - John
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
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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
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- Direct involvement in national workshops and performance initiatives
- Organisers of the Australasian Recorder Festival and national competitions
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This focused approach allows us to supply recorder quartets that meet practical rehearsal needs and performance expectations.
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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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