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Fantasia Seconda
Reference: PEMS002
Brand: Peacock PressFantasia Seconda
Composer: Terzi - Giovanni
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Terzi - Giovanni
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Two Spanish Pieces
Reference: RA021
Brand: HawthornsTwo Spanish Pieces
Composer: Victoria/Cabezon
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Victoria/Cabezon
Arranger: Greg Lewin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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5 Pieces from Orfeo
Reference: RB24
Brand: Hawthorns5 Pieces from Orfeo
Composer: Gluck - CW
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Gluck - CW
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Two 17th Century Portuguese Pieces
Reference: RA135
Brand: HawthornsTwo 17th Century Portuguese Pieces
Composer: Coelho/Reis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Coelho/Reis
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Two Victorian Part Songs
Reference: RA041
Brand: HawthornsTwo Victorian Part Songs
Composer: Goss/Bennett
Arranger: Marion Panzetta
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass )
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Goss/Bennett
Arranger: Marion Panzetta
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass )
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Recorder Studies 2: Studies for the Recorder Quartet
Reference: RS2
Brand: Loux Music PublishingRecorder Studies 2: Studies for the Recorder Quartet
Composer: Raskin - Jef
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 2 Descants - 2 Tenors; or 2 Tenors - Bass - Greatbass Recorders)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Raskin - Jef
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or 2 Descants - 2 Tenors; or 2 Tenors - Bass - Greatbass Recorders)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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4 Satze aus dem Mulliner Book
Reference: PAN10009
Brand: Pan4 Satze aus dem Mulliner Book
Composer: Various
Arranger: Thomas Mulliner
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble (8ve) - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Thomas Mulliner
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble (8ve) - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Medieval
Grade: Moderate
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Two Chansons
Reference: LPMREP05a
Brand: London Pro MusicaTwo Chansons
Composer: Crecquillon - Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Crecquillon - Thomas
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Tiers Livre de Danseries (1559)
Reference: LPMDM09
Brand: London Pro MusicaTiers Livre de Danseries (1559)
Composer: D'Estrées - Jean
Instrumentation: 4 - 6 instruments
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: D'Estrées - Jean
Instrumentation: 4 - 6 instruments
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Scherzi del tempo Op 117
Reference: FEA155
Brand: Flautando EditionScherzi del tempo Op 117
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: 3 Tenors - Bass (or 2 Tenors - 2 Basses)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: 3 Tenors - Bass (or 2 Tenors - 2 Basses)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Sinfonia Al Santo Sepulcro
Reference: PEMS029
Brand: Peacock PressSinfonia Al Santo Sepulcro
Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Arranger: Richard Coles
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Arranger: Richard Coles
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Four Moods for Four
Reference: P503
Brand: Peacock PressFour Moods for Four
Composer: Kurtz - James
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Kurtz - James
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Ain't she sweet?
Reference: AP141
Brand: Arcadian PressAin't she sweet?
Composer: Ager/Yellen - Milton/Jack
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Ager/Yellen - Milton/Jack
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Bill Bailey, won't you please come home?
Reference: AP133
Brand: Arcadian PressBill Bailey, won't you please come home?
Composer: Cannon - Hughie
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Cannon - Hughie
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Button Up Your Overcoat
Reference: AP144
Brand: Arcadian PressButton Up Your Overcoat
Composer: DeSylva/Brown/Henderson
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: DeSylva/Brown/Henderson
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Flapper Days: A Medley of Hits from the Twenties
Reference: AP131
Brand: Arcadian PressFlapper Days: A Medley of Hits from the Twenties
Composer: Dixon/Henderson
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Dixon/Henderson
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Hallelujah!
Reference: AP178
Brand: Arcadian PressHallelujah!
Composer: Youmans - Vincent
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Youmans - Vincent
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Heartaches
Reference: AP179
Brand: Arcadian PressHeartaches
Composer: Hoffman - Al
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Hoffman - Al
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
Reference: AP180
Brand: Arcadian PressLife Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
Composer: Henderson - Bruce
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Henderson - Bruce
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Italian Dances Vol 1
Reference: LPMDM01
Brand: London Pro MusicaItalian Dances Vol 1
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Vampire's Dance
Reference: MVB085
Brand: BornmannVampire's Dance
Composer: Steinmann - Jim
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Steinmann - Jim
Arranger: Johannes Bornmann
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Mixed
Grade: Moderate
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Cactus Veronica Happy Days are Here
Reference: MVB038
Brand: BornmannCactus Veronica Happy Days are Here
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Some of These Days
Reference: AP176
Brand: Arcadian PressSome of These Days
Composer: Brooks - Sheldon
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Brooks - Sheldon
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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We Three Kings
Reference: AP120
Brand: Arcadian PressWe Three Kings
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Stan Davis
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
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
- 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.
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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.