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  • Two Fancies

    Reference: RA076

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Two Fancies

    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
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    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Alcaics Alcaics

    Reference: RA084

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Alcaics

    Composer: Clark - Paul

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
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    Composer: Clark - Paul

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Piae Cantiones

    Reference: RA058

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Piae Cantiones

    Composer: Cantiones - Piae

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
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    Composer: Cantiones - Piae

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Den Lustelijcken Meij

    Reference: RA062

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Den Lustelijcken Meij

    Composer: Bull - John

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
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    Composer: Bull - John

    Arranger: Paul Clark

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Christ lad in Todes Banden Christ lad in Todes Banden

    Reference: RA107

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Christ lad in Todes Banden

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $19.95
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • Galgen Lieder Galgen Lieder

    Reference: FH3342

    Brand: Friedrich Hofmeister

    Galgen Lieder

    Composer: Lischka - Rainer

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $40.50
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    Composer: Lischka - Rainer

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Lotti's Day

    Reference: UV30739

    Brand: Flautando Edition

    Lotti's Day

    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $25.62
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    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Alla breve Alla breve

    Reference: DOL309

    Brand: London Pro Musica

    Alla breve

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $18.90
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • 2 Ouvertures 2 Ouvertures

    Reference: MVB045

    Brand: Bornmann

    2 Overtures

    Composer: Purcell - Henry

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $28.50
    $28.50
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    Composer: Purcell - Henry

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • 5 Temperamente 5 Temperamente

    Reference: UV61555

    Brand: Ursus-Verlag

    5 Temperamente

    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $28.95
    $28.95
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    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Octave Variations Octave Variations

    Reference: ED10845

    Brand: Schott

    Octave Variations

    Composer: Cook - Douglas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate

    $26.25
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    Composer: Cook - Douglas

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate

  • 7 Hymns SATB 7 Hymns SATB

    Reference: ED11597

    Brand: Schott

    7 Hymns SATB

    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $15.22
    $15.22
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    Composer: Gibbons - Orlando

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Mutatis Mutandis

    Reference: P573

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Mutatis Mutandis

    Composer: Farquhar - Ian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $13.95
    $13.95
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    Composer: Farquhar - Ian

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Springtime Ramble

    Reference: P568

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Springtime Ramble

    Composer: Hawkes - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $27.50
    $27.50
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    Composer: Hawkes - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Dancing Day

    Reference: P345

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Dancing Day

    Composer: Hand - Colin

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $26.50
    $26.50
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    Composer: Hand - Colin

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Jewish Folk Music Jewish Folk Music

    Reference: ZFS826

    Brand: Moeck

    Jewish Folk Music

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Gunter Koschig

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

    $15.95
    $15.95
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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Gunter Koschig

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

  • Good Tidings Good Tidings

    Reference: LCC21

    Brand: Loux Music Publishing

    Good Tidings

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Joseph Loux Jr

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

    $31.50
    $31.50
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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Joseph Loux Jr

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

  • Die Brittlein, sie muss uns lassen Die Brittlein, sie muss uns lassen

    Reference: SMM120

    Brand: Glen Shannon Music

    Die Brittlein, sie muss uns lassen

    Composer: Shannon - Glen

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $14.70
    $14.70
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    Composer: Shannon - Glen

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Drei Stucke aus dem Wohltemperierten Klavier Drei Stucke aus dem Wohltemperierten Klavier

    Reference: FL40

    Brand: Doblinger

    Drei Stucke aus dem Wohltemperierten Klavier

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Arranger: Hans Ulrich Staeps

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $47.50
    $47.50
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Arranger: Hans Ulrich Staeps

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • Cotton Blossom Suite Cotton Blossom Suite

    Reference: 4453

    Brand: Doblinger

    Cotton Blossom Suite

    Composer: Schwertberger - Gerald

    Arranger: Gerald Schwertberger

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Popular

    Grade: Moderate

    $54.05
    $54.05
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    Composer: Schwertberger - Gerald

    Arranger: Gerald Schwertberger

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Popular

    Grade: Moderate

  • Just Fun

    Reference: UV10941

    Brand: Ursus-Verlag

    Just Fun

    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $29.40
    $29.40
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    Composer: Rosenheck - Allan

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Mouse Quartet Mouse Quartet

    Reference: ED8692

    Brand: Schott

    Mouse Quartet

    Composer: Posegga

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $18.50
    $18.50
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    Composer: Posegga

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • The Old Batchelor Overture

    Reference: PEMS027

    Brand: Peacock Press

    The Old Batchelor Overture

    Composer: Purcell - Henry

    Arranger: Richard Coles

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

    $15.50
    $15.50
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    Composer: Purcell - Henry

    Arranger: Richard Coles

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Moderate

  • Everybody's Talking

    Reference: P422

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Everybody's Talking

    Composer: Sansom - Roy

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $20.95
    $20.95
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    Composer: Sansom - Roy

    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.

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.