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  • Quarteto 1986 Quarteto 1986

    Reference: ETF2105

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Quarteto 1986

    Composer: Birck - Marcelo

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $36.59
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    Composer: Birck - Marcelo

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Aliens Tonight Aliens Tonight

    Reference: ETF2161

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Aliens Tonight

    Composer: Meijering - Chiel

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - (or 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $50.35
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    Composer: Meijering - Chiel

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - (or 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Achaeopteryx Achaeopteryx

    Reference: ETF2180

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Achaeopteryx

    Composer: Spicer - Andi

    Instrumentation: 4 Basses + CD accompaniment

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $55.87
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    Composer: Spicer - Andi

    Instrumentation: 4 Basses + CD accompaniment

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • More Spirituals You Might Not Know More Spirituals You Might Not Know

    Reference: MHE20107

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    More Spirituals You Might Not Know

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Steve Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

    $20.89
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Steve Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

  • Four Miniatures Four Miniatures

    Reference: MHE30114

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Four Miniatures

    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $19.69
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    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Eight Minimalist Studies Eight Minimalist Studies

    Reference: MHE10607

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Eight Minimalist Studies

    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $33.08
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    Composer: Marshall - Steve

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Quartet No. 4 Quartet No. 4

    Reference: MHE41206

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Quartet No 4

    Composer: Hawkes - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult

    $24.54
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    Composer: Hawkes - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult

  • Six Dances by Melchior Franck Six Dances by Melchior Franck

    Reference: MHE90715

    Brand: May Hill Edition

    Six Dances by Melchior Franck

    Composer: Franck - Melchior

    Arranger: Ann Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $22.10
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    Composer: Franck - Melchior

    Arranger: Ann Marshall

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Folksongs in new settings Folksongs in new settings

    Reference: 11106

    Brand: Hanssler

    Folksongs in new settings

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerhard Braun

    Instrumentation: 2 - 4 recorders + optional Voice

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Moderate

    $17.33
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Gerhard Braun

    Instrumentation: 2 - 4 recorders + optional Voice

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Moderate

  • Quatrieme Suite

    Reference: PDL67

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Quatri?me Suite

    Composer: Chedéville - Nicholas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $23.50
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    Composer: Chedéville - Nicholas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Concerto No. 15 in G Major

    Reference: PDL60

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Concerto No 15 in G Major

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $23.50
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • The Entertainer The Entertainer

    Reference: 508214

    Brand: Zen-On

    The Entertainer

    Composer: Joplin - Scott

    Arranger: Kenji Kaneko

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $17.50
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    Composer: Joplin - Scott

    Arranger: Kenji Kaneko

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • Crocodiles Crocodiles

    Reference: OMP269

    Brand: Orpheus Music

    Crocodiles

    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    From $18.80
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    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Out for a Walk Out for a Walk

    Reference: OMP271

    Brand: Orpheus Music

    Out for a Walk

    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult

    From $17.60
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    Composer: Eccles - Lance

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Australian Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult

  • Kanon Kanon

    Reference: 508212

    Brand: Zen-On

    Kanon

    Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes

    Arranger: Kenji Kaneko

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult

    $17.50
    $17.50
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    Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes

    Arranger: Kenji Kaneko

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult

  • El Fuego El Fuego

    Reference: JR05

    Brand: Jolly Robin Press

    El Fuego

    Composer: Flecha - Mateo

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar and Tambourine

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $35.48
    $35.48
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    Composer: Flecha - Mateo

    Arranger: Andrew Charlton

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar and Tambourine

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • A Bouquet of Inventions A Bouquet of Inventions

    Reference: JR11

    Brand: Jolly Robin Press

    A Bouquet of Inventions

    Composer: Charlton - Andrew

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

    $18.50
    $18.50
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    Composer: Charlton - Andrew

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate - Difficult

  • 16 Pieces for Children 16 Pieces for Children

    Reference: EW797

    Brand: Edition Walhall

    16 Pieces for Children (16 St?cke aus F?r Kinder)

    Composer: Bartok - Bela

    Arranger: Martin-Christoph Dieterich

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $52.50
    $52.50
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    Composer: Bartok - Bela

    Arranger: Martin-Christoph Dieterich

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Dear Heart and The Silver Swan

    Reference: UE12618

    Brand: Universal

    Dear Heart and The Silver Swan

    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: 4 - 5 Recorders

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $16.27
    $16.27
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    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: 4 - 5 Recorders

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • O venus bant (2 settings)

    Reference: EML373

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    O venus bant (2 settings)

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: 4 Recorders - various combinations

    Period/genre: Medieval

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: 4 Recorders - various combinations

    Period/genre: Medieval

  • 7 Lieder from the Leopold Codex

    Reference: EML259

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    7 Lieder from the Leopold Codex

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $18.69
    $18.69
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • Christ lag in Todesbanden (3 settings)

    Reference: EML379

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    Christ lag in Todesbanden (3 settings)

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    $18.69
    $18.69
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

  • Fors seulement (4 settings)

    Reference: EML378

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    Fors seulement (4 settings)

    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Medieval

    $18.69
    $18.69
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    Composer: Various

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Medieval

  • Regina caeli

    Reference: EML356

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    Regina caeli

    Composer: Brumel - Antoine

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Medieval

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Brumel - Antoine

    Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass

    Period/genre: Medieval

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are used in recorder quartets?

Most recorder quartets use soprano or descant, alto or treble, tenor and bass. Alternative groupings include two altos with tenor and bass, or four of the same instrument type.

Are recorder quartets suitable for beginners?

Yes. Many titles are written specifically for early ensemble levels with clear rhythms and manageable ranges.

Do you stock modern works for recorder quartets?

Our catalogue includes contemporary compositions alongside Renaissance and Baroque repertoire.

Can schools purchase recorder quartets for class ensembles?

Yes. We supply educational titles suitable for classroom and co-curricular programs across Australia.

How do I choose the right level of recorder quartets?

Consider the technical ability of each player, the balance of instruments and the concert setting. Our team can recommend appropriate titles based on these factors.