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  • Koning Karel Koning Karel

    Reference: FEA142

    Brand: Flautando Edition

    Koning Karel

    Composer: Caldini - Fulvio

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $26.25
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    Composer: Caldini - Fulvio

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Oddbods' Foreign Tour Oddbods' Foreign Tour

    Reference: SA12

    Brand: Hawthorns

    Oddbods' Foreign Tour

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Alyson Lewin

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble (or Treble - 2 Tenors)

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

    $25.95
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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: Alyson Lewin

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble (or Treble - 2 Tenors)

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Moderate

  • Scoring Points Scoring Points

    Reference: AC13

    Brand: Montem Music

    Scoring Points

    Composer: Challinger - Andrew

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $22.05
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    Composer: Challinger - Andrew

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Canzon Quarta Canzon Quarta

    Reference: ED11612

    Brand: Schott

    Canzon Quarta

    Composer: Maschera - Florentino

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $12.60
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    Composer: Maschera - Florentino

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Flauto a quattro Flauto a quattro

    Reference: PAN304

    Brand: Pan

    Flauto a quattro

    Composer: Maasz - Gerhard

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate

    $30.45
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    Composer: Maasz - Gerhard

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Moderate

  • From Manuscripts of the 16th Century From Manuscripts of the 16th Century

    Reference: FH2862

    Brand: Friedrich Hofmeister

    From Manuscripts of the 16th Century

    Composer: Anonymous

    Arranger: Willibald Lutz

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $33.55
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    Composer: Anonymous

    Arranger: Willibald Lutz

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Pass a due, Grosse Studie No 8 Pass a due, Grosse Studie No 8

    Reference: FEA144

    Brand: Flautando Edition

    Pass a due, Grosse Studie No 8

    Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Tenors

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $16.80
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    Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Tenors

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Flauto Mortale Flauto Mortale

    Reference: ETF3026

    Brand: Edition Tre Fontane

    Flauto Mortale

    Composer: Dorwarth - Agnes

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Sopraninos (or 2 Descants - 2 Trebles)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $28.35
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    Composer: Dorwarth - Agnes

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Sopraninos (or 2 Descants - 2 Trebles)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Unknown Masters of the 16th Century Unknown Masters of the 16th Century

    Reference: FH2887

    Brand: Friedrich Hofmeister

    Unknown Masters of the 16th Century

    Composer: Anonymous

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

    $31.50
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    Composer: Anonymous

    Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Moderate

  • Alpenhorn Pieces

    Reference: P563

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Alpenhorn Pieces

    Composer: Sommer - H. J.

    Arranger: Josef Manser

    Instrumentation: 2 Basses - Greatbass - Contrabass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

    $22.50
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    Composer: Sommer - H. J.

    Arranger: Josef Manser

    Instrumentation: 2 Basses - Greatbass - Contrabass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Moderate

  • Sweet Land of Liberty: Eleven Patriotic American Songs

    Reference: SP2359

    Brand: Sweet Pipes

    Sweet Land of Liberty: Eleven Patriotic American Songs

    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: William Hettrick

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $15.12
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    Composer: Traditional

    Arranger: William Hettrick

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Recorder from the Beginning: Recorder Quartets Parts Pack Recorder from the Beginning: Recorder Quartets Parts Pack

    Reference: CH65109

    Brand: Chester

    Recorder from the Beginning: Recorder Quartets Parts Pack

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Pitts - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    Contains Parts for above instrumentation.

    Score available separately (CH61696)

    $45.95
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Pitts - John

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Mixed

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    Contains Parts for above instrumentation.

    Score available separately (CH61696)

  • O du fr?hliche - 24 Advents- und Weihnachtslider in leichten S?tzen O du fr?hliche - 24 Advents- und Weihnachtslider in leichten S?tzen

    Reference: ED22033

    Brand: Schott

    O du fr?hliche - 24 Advents- und Weihnachtslider in leichten S?tzen

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Thomas Erler

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $52.50
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Thomas Erler

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Spring Songs (Fr?hlingslieder) Spring Songs (Fr?hlingslieder)

    Reference: UE17436

    Brand: Universal

    Spring Songs (Fr?hlingslieder)

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $23.00
    $23.00
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Autumn Songs (Herbstlieder) Autumn Songs (Herbstlieder)

    Reference: UE17438

    Brand: Universal

    Autumn Songs (Herbstlieder)

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $23.00
    $23.00
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Winter Songs (Winterleider) Winter Songs (Winterleider)

    Reference: UE17439

    Brand: Universal

    Winter Songs (Winterleider)

    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $23.00
    $23.00
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    Composer: Various

    Arranger: Warttmann

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/Genre: Folk/Trad

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen

    Reference: PEMS043

    Brand: Peacock Press

    Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen

    Composer: Isaac - Heinrich

    Arranger: Susan Iadone

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $20.50
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    Composer: Isaac - Heinrich

    Arranger: Susan Iadone

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Renaissance

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Easy Recorder Quartets, Swinging Holiday Easy Recorder Quartets, Swinging Holiday

    Reference: ED8373

    Brand: Schott

    Easy Recorder Quartets, Swinging Holiday

    Composer: Pollmann - Ulrich

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

    $27.95
    $27.95
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    Composer: Pollmann - Ulrich

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Easy - Moderate

  • Passacaglia in c minor BWV 582 Passacaglia in c minor BWV 582

    Reference: FEB024

    Brand: Edition Walhall

    Passacaglia in c minor BWV 582

    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Arranger: Bart Spanhove & Paul Van der Meer

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $24.95
    $24.95
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    Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian

    Arranger: Bart Spanhove & Paul Van der Meer

    Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass

    Period/genre: Baroque

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Wolken Wolken

    Reference: M2802

    Brand: Moeck

    Wolken

    Composer: van Steenhoven - Karel

    Instrumentation: 4 Trebles

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $31.50
    $31.50
    $31.50
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    Composer: van Steenhoven - Karel

    Instrumentation: 4 Trebles

    Period/genre: 20th Century

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Something New - Grosse Studie Nr 7 Something New - Grosse Studie Nr 7

    Reference: FEA141

    Brand: Flautando Edition

    Something New - Grosse Studie Nr 7

    Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto

    Instrumentation: 4 Tenors

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $16.80
    $16.80
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    Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto

    Instrumentation: 4 Tenors

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Installaties Installaties

    Reference: M2806

    Brand: Moeck

    Installaties

    Composer: Geysen - Frans

    Instrumentation: 4 Descants (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass; or 4 Basses)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $24.10
    $24.10
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    Composer: Geysen - Frans

    Instrumentation: 4 Descants (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass; or 4 Basses)

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Kaliedoskop Kaliedoskop

    Reference: EM1081

    Brand: Mieroprint

    Kaliedoskop

    Composer: Maute - Matthias

    Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Greatbass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

    $41.37
    $41.37
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    Composer: Maute - Matthias

    Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Greatbass

    Period/genre: Contemporary

    Grade: Difficult - Very Difficult

  • Adagio and Allegro, KV594 Adagio and Allegro, KV594

    Reference: M2827

    Brand: Moeck

    Adagio and Allegro, KV594

    Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus

    Arranger: Loecki Stardust

    Instrumentation: Sopranino - Descant - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Classical

    Grade: Difficult

    $27.95
    $27.95
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    Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus

    Arranger: Loecki Stardust

    Instrumentation: Sopranino - Descant - Treble - Tenor

    Period/genre: Classical

    Grade: Difficult

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.