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Reflection
Reference: OMP206
Brand: Orpheus MusicReflection
Composer: Cogan - Racheal
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Composer: Cogan - Racheal
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Concerto in F
Reference: ZEF1305
Brand: London Pro MusicaConcerto in F
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Schott Recorder Consort Anthology: French and Spanish Music Vol 2
Reference: ED12388
Brand: SchottSchott Recorder Consort Anthology: French and Spanish Music Vol 2
Composer: Various
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 - 6 Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 - 6 Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Five Icelandic Folk Songs
Reference: P047
Brand: Peacock PressFive Icelandic Folk Songs
Composer: Various
Arranger: Silcocks - Eileen
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Silcocks - Eileen
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Estampie
Reference: N2593
Brand: NoetzelEstampie
Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Joris Van Goethem
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass; Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Joris Van Goethem
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass; Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Symphony No 4
Reference: N3979
Brand: NoetzelSymphony No 4
Composer: Boyce - William
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Boyce - William
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Water Music Hamburg Ebb & Flow
Reference: N3903
Brand: NoetzelWater Music Hamburg Ebb & Flow
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Concerto for Four Treble Recorders without bass
Reference: PAR403
Brand: Peacock PressConcerto for Four Treble Recorders without bass
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Two Fantasias
Reference: RA006
Brand: HawthornsTwo Fantasias
Composer: Ferrabosco - Alfonso
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Ferrabosco - Alfonso
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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The Recorder Book - 44 pieces
Reference: ED11380
Brand: SchottThe Recorder Book - 44 pieces
Composer: Various
Arranger: Steve Rosenberg
Instrumentation: Solo to quintets
Period/Genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Steve Rosenberg
Instrumentation: Solo to quintets
Period/Genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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Concerto in F Major
Reference: N3776
Brand: NoetzelConcerto in F Major
Composer: Albinoni - Tomaso
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Tenor/Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Albinoni - Tomaso
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Tenor/Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Concerto in C BWV 595 and Fuga in C BWV 545
Reference: N2596
Brand: NoetzelConcerto in C BWV 595 and Fuga in C BWV 545
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Joris Van Goethem
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Joris Van Goethem
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Concerto a Quattro (RV 153)
Reference: DOL337
Brand: London Pro MusicaConcerto a Quattro (RV 153)
Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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I care not for these ladies and other Elizabethan lute songs
Reference: OMOS001
Brand: Orpheus MusicI care not for these ladies and other Elizabethan lute songs
Composer: Various
Arranger: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Dancing in the Mustard Fields
Reference: OMP104
Brand: Orpheus MusicDancing in the Mustard Fields
Composer: Clarke/Thorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Clarke/Thorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Instrumental Music and Choruses from Dido and Aeneas
Reference: P089
Brand: Peacock PressInstrumental Music and Choruses from Dido and Aeneas
Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Helen Hooker
Instrumentation: SATB Recorder Quart
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Helen Hooker
Instrumentation: SATB Recorder Quart
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Four Pieces from Childrens Corner
Reference: N2142
Brand: NoetzelFour Pieces from Childrens Corner
Composer: Debussy - Claude
Arranger: Christian Falkenberg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Debussy - Claude
Arranger: Christian Falkenberg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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O Sonno
Reference: EML169
Brand: London Pro MusicaO Sonno
Composer: Rore - Cipriano da
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Composer: Rore - Cipriano da
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
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Recorder Quartets 4
Reference: 507214
Brand: Zen-OnRecorder Quartets 4
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Quattro fontane giocose
Reference: ETF2160#
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneQuattro fontane giocose
Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Hagvall - Bjorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Ricercar
Reference: ZFS702
Brand: MoeckRicercar
Composer: Maute - Matthias
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Maute - Matthias
Instrumentation: 3 Trebles - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Difficult
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Four Part Canzonas
Reference: RB16
Brand: HawthornsFour Part Canzonas
Composer: Gabrieli - Giovanni
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Gabrieli - Giovanni
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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Recorder Play Book
Reference: OMP103
Brand: Orpheus MusicRecorder Play Book
Composer: Tattersall - Malcolm
Instrumentation: Various Small Recorder groups
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Tattersall - Malcolm
Instrumentation: Various Small Recorder groups
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Schott Recorder Consort Anthology: Italian Music Vol 3
Reference: ED12389
Brand: SchottSchott Recorder Consort Anthology: Italian Music Vol 3
Composer: Various
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 - 4 Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Bernard Thomas
Instrumentation: 2 - 4 Recorders
Period/genre: Renaissance
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.