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Preludio e Toccata Op 115a
Reference: FEA130
Brand: Flautando EditionPreludio e Toccata Op 115a
Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Caldini - Fulvio
Instrumentation: Descant - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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The Circle of The Year (AT 52? N)
Reference: P491
Brand: Peacock PressThe Circle of The Year (AT 52? N)
Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: Descant/Treble - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: Descant/Treble - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Das Grosse Lalula
Reference: M1574
Brand: MoeckDas Grosse Lalula
Composer: Dorwarth - Agnes
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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- $29.50
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Composer: Dorwarth - Agnes
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Good Vibrations
Reference: FEA124
Brand: Flautando EditionGood Vibrations
Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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- $23.10
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Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 4 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Il est bel e bon
Reference: RA074
Brand: HawthornsIl est bel e bon
Composer: Passereau/Cavazzoni
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Passereau/Cavazzoni
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Difficult
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Scherzo
Reference: MVB080
Brand: BornmannScherzo
Composer: Britten - Benjamin
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Britten - Benjamin
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: 20th Century
Grade: Difficult
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Calling the Bird
Reference: 11602
Brand: CarusCalling the Bird
Composer: Dell - Christopher
Instrumentation: 2 Tenors - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Dell - Christopher
Instrumentation: 2 Tenors - 2 Basses
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Quinte: Grosse Studie nr 1
Reference: FEA115
Brand: Flautando EditionQuinte: Grosse Studie nr 1
Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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- $14.04
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Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Q4TT (Concerto per Quattro flauti) Op 3 No 11
Reference: M2824
Brand: MoeckQ4TT (Concerto per Quattro flauti) Op 3 No 11
Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Arranger: Daniel Bruggen
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Vivaldi - Antonio
Arranger: Daniel Bruggen
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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Slow Movements: Grosse Studie Nr 3
Reference: FEA119
Brand: Flautando EditionSlow Movements: Grosse Studie Nr 3
Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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- $23.50
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Composer: Bombardelli - Umberto
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - 2 Trebles
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Canzon sopra Falte D'Argens
Reference: PEMS019
Brand: Peacock PressCanzon sopra Falte D'Argens
Composer: Cavazzoni - Girolamo
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: 2 Basses - Greatbass - Contrabass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Cavazzoni - Girolamo
Arranger: Susan Iadone
Instrumentation: 2 Basses - Greatbass - Contrabass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Au coeur de silence II
Reference: FEA140
Brand: Flautando EditionAu coeur de silence II
Composer: Dinescu - Violeta
Instrumentation: 4 Recorders
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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- $22.15
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Composer: Dinescu - Violeta
Instrumentation: 4 Recorders
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Very Difficult
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Swing Easy
Reference: P314
Brand: Peacock PressSwing Easy
Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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- $24.95
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Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Impressions
Reference: OMP217
Brand: Orpheus MusicImpressions
Composer: Vicelli - Stefano
Instrumentation: Sopranino/Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Vicelli - Stefano
Instrumentation: Sopranino/Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Time Pieces
Reference: OMP086
Brand: Orpheus MusicTime Pieces
Composer: Thorn - Benjamin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Thorn - Benjamin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Tout de Sour
Reference: OMP035
Brand: Orpheus MusicTout de Sour
Composer: Middleton - Elisabeth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Middleton - Elisabeth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Tout de Sweet
Reference: OMP013
Brand: Orpheus MusicTout de Sweet
Composer: Middleton - Elisabeth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Middleton - Elisabeth
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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2 Polonaises and a Waltz
Reference: OMOS003
Brand: Orpheus Music2 Polonaises and a Waltz
Composer: Kosciusko - Tadeusz
Arranger: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Kosciusko - Tadeusz
Arranger: Lance Eccles
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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Robin Hood Suite
Reference: OMP155
Brand: Orpheus MusicRobin Hood Suite
Composer: Jones - Dale
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Jones - Dale
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Animal Houses
Reference: OMP267
Brand: Orpheus MusicAnimal Houses
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Walking on Air
Reference: OMP243
Brand: Orpheus MusicWalking on Air
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Metallica
Reference: OMP050
Brand: Orpheus MusicMetallica
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- From $18.80
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Treble - 2 Tenors - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Snow White and Rose Red
Reference: OMP259
Brand: Orpheus MusicSnow White and Rose Red
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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- From $26.40
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate - Difficult
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Rowing Across the Lake
Reference: OMP252
Brand: Orpheus MusicRowing Across the Lake
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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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.
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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.
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- Renaissance consort pieces
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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.
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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.
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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.
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