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Annenpolka, Rosen aus dem S?den
Reference: UE30491
Brand: UniversalAnnenpolka, Rosen aus dem S?den
Composer: Strauss Jnr - Johann
Arranger: Brunner
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Strauss Jnr - Johann
Arranger: Brunner
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Kommt, ihr G'spielen Volkslied-Variationen
Reference: OFB214
Brand: SchottKommt, ihr G'spielen Volkslied-Variationen
Composer: Schroeder - Hermann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Schroeder - Hermann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate
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Dance Suite, Vol 3
Reference: ED12347
Brand: SchottDance Suite, Vol 3
Composer: Seiber - Matyas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Seiber - Matyas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Glogauer Liederbuch
Reference: OFB150
Brand: SchottGlogauer Liederbuch
Composer: Unknown
Arranger: Karl Stockert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Unknown
Arranger: Karl Stockert
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Dance Movements
Reference: ED7338
Brand: SchottDance Movements
Composer: Lassus - Orlando de
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Lassus - Orlando de
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Dance Suite
Reference: PP052
Brand: Polyphonic PublicationsDance Suite
Composer: Attaingnant - Pierre
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Attaingnant - Pierre
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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The Gordian Knot Untied
Reference: PEMS028
Brand: Peacock PressThe Gordian Knot Untied
Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Richard Coles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Purcell - Henry
Arranger: Richard Coles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Cakewalk
Reference: P396
Brand: Peacock PressCakewalk
Composer: Debussy - Claude
Arranger: Adam Dopadlik
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Debussy - Claude
Arranger: Adam Dopadlik
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Gigue from String Trio Suite
Reference: P356
Brand: Peacock PressGigue from String Trio Suite
Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes
Arranger: Kevin Kelly
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Pachelbel - Johannes
Arranger: Kevin Kelly
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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An Italian Ground from The Division Flute
Reference: PAR420
Brand: Peacock PressAn Italian Ground from The Division Flute
Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: Andrew Robinson
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Intrada, Song and Dance
Reference: P230
Brand: Peacock PressIntrada, Song and Dance
Composer: Short - Michael
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Short - Michael
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Four Pieces
Reference: P172
Brand: Peacock PressFour Pieces
Composer: Zilcher - Paul
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Zilcher - Paul
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Manx Meander 1
Reference: P166
Brand: Peacock PressManx Meander 1
Composer: Farquhar - Ian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Farquhar - Ian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Manx Meander 2
Reference: P167
Brand: Peacock PressManx Meander 2
Composer: Farquhar - Ian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Farquhar - Ian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Quartet for Recorders
Reference: P128
Brand: Peacock PressQuartet for Recorders
Composer: Teixeira - Jorge
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Teixeira - Jorge
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Moderate
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From the Clavier ?bung vol1
Reference: PDL16
Brand: Peacock PressFrom the Clavier ?bung vol1
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Suite
Reference: PAN313
Brand: PanSuite
Composer: Reichel - Bernard
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Reichel - Bernard
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Suite in F Major (Discounted)
Reference: N3777
Brand: NoetzelSuite in F Major (Discounted)
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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$41.95
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Ulrich Herrmann
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Quartet Book
Reference: M2073
Brand: MoeckQuartet Book
Composer: Various
Arranger: Ilse Hechler
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Ilse Hechler
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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In nature
Reference: ZFS747/748
Brand: MoeckIn nature
Composer: Laburda - Jiri
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Laburda - Jiri
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Browning for Four
Reference: RA125
Brand: HawthornsBrowning for Four
Composer: Wastie - Heather
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Wastie - Heather
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Four Short Tudor Anthems
Reference: RA159
Brand: HawthornsFour Short Tudor Anthems
Composer: Various
Arranger: Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Three Pieces
Reference: RA095
Brand: HawthornsThree Pieces
Composer: Tallis - Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Tallis - Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Diferencias Cavallero
Reference: RA166
Brand: HawthornsDiferencias Cavallero
Composer: Cabezon - Antonio de
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Cabezon - Antonio de
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
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.
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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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- 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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