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10 Christmas Carols
Reference: PRW07
Brand: Peacock Press10 Christmas Carols
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Ross Winters
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass/Tenor + optional Piano
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Ross Winters
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass/Tenor + optional Piano
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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On the Trail of the Pink Panther
Reference: M2805
Brand: MoeckOn the Trail of the Pink Panther
Composer: Mancini/Leenhuis
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Mancini/Leenhuis
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass - Greatbass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Difficult
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Spring Music
Reference: ETF3145
Brand: Edition Tre FontaneSpring Music
Composer: Hagvall, Björn
Instrumentation: SATB
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Hagvall, Björn
Instrumentation: SATB
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Difficult
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Delightful Tunes: Studio Ghibli 2
Reference: 507702
Brand: Zen-OnDelightful Tunes: Studio Ghibli 2
Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Japanese Songs
Reference: 507905
Brand: Zen-OnJapanese Songs
Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $36.95
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Smokin' Guns
Reference: P268#
Brand: Peacock PressSmokin' Guns
Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $24.50
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Composer: Haverkate - Guus
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Five Fine Welsh Tunes
Reference: P555
Brand: Peacock PressFive Fine Welsh Tunes
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Marg Hall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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- $21.00
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Marg Hall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Six Christmas Pieces Op 72
Reference: P282
Brand: Peacock PressSix Christmas Pieces Op 72
Composer: Mendelssohn - Felix
Arranger: Shirley Watson
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Mendelssohn - Felix
Arranger: Shirley Watson
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Romantic
Grade: Moderate
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Airs of the Emerald Isle: Traditional Tunes of Ireland
Reference: SP2378
Brand: Sweet PipesAirs of the Emerald Isle: Traditional Tunes of Ireland
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: William Hettrick
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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- $18.95
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: William Hettrick
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Latin American Songs 2
Reference: OMP088
Brand: Orpheus MusicLatin American Songs 2
Composer: Diaz - Justo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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- From $18.80
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Composer: Diaz - Justo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Fantasia in D minor
Reference: PEMS003
Brand: Peacock PressFantasia in D minor
Composer: Byrd - William
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Byrd - William
Arranger: Justin Godoy
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Reference: P025
Brand: Peacock PressThe Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $16.50
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Composer: Handel - Georg Friedrich
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Popular Carols Galore
Reference: P523
Brand: Peacock PressPopular Carols Galore
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alison Cameron
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Alison Cameron
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Impressionen aus New York
Reference: UV19973#
Brand: Ursus-VerlagImpressionen aus New York
Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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- $33.60
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Composer: Rosenheck - Allan
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Recorder Quartets 1 - Renaissance Songs
Reference: 507210
Brand: Zen-OnRecorder Quartets 1 - Renaissance Songs
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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- $37.50
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Early Dance Music
Reference: P001
Brand: Peacock PressEarly Dance Music
Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy
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- $12.95
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Composer: Various
Instrumentation: 2 Descants - Treble - Tenor
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy
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Seven Dances from the Wedding Divertissement
Reference: OMOS002
Brand: Orpheus MusicSeven Dances from the Wedding Divertissement
Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Benjamin Thorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Telemann - Georg Philipp
Arranger: Benjamin Thorn
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Four Sephardic Songs
Reference: OMP042
Brand: Orpheus MusicFour Sephardic Songs
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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Four Korean Folk Songs
Reference: OMP095
Brand: Orpheus MusicFour Korean Folk Songs
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Variations on Waltzing Matilda
Reference: OMP245
Brand: Orpheus MusicVariations on Waltzing Matilda
Composer: Davey - Les
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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- From $15.20
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Composer: Davey - Les
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Blow the Wind Southerly
Reference: P634
Brand: Peacock PressBlow the Wind Southerly
Composer: Watkins - Stephen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $30.95
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Composer: Watkins - Stephen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Three Chinese Pictures
Reference: P161
Brand: Peacock PressThree Chinese Pictures
Composer: Short - Michael
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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- $22.50
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Composer: Short - Michael
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Blue Spectrum
Reference: P341#
Brand: Peacock PressBlue Spectrum
Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Recorder Quartets 6 - Selected Opera Arias of Mozart
Reference: 507216
Brand: Zen-OnRecorder Quartets 6 - Selected Opera Arias of Mozart
Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
Grade: Moderate
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- $42.00
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Composer: Mozart - Wolfgang Amadeus
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Classical
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.