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A Book of Thorny Carols
Reference: OMP225
Brand: Orpheus MusicA Book of Thorny Carols
Composer: Thorn - Benjamin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - various combinations
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Thorn - Benjamin
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass - various combinations
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Consort Royal
Reference: OMP167#
Brand: Orpheus MusicConsort Royal
Composer: Skarecky - Jana
Instrumentation: 5 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Skarecky - Jana
Instrumentation: 5 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Four Sacred German Melodies
Reference: OMP209
Brand: Orpheus MusicFour Sacred German Melodies
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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Four Revolutionary Songs from North West China
Reference: OMP140#
Brand: Orpheus MusicFour Revolutionary Songs from North West China
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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Whirligig
Reference: OMP315
Brand: Orpheus MusicWhirligig
Composer: Hamilton - David
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - Tr-T-B-GB
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Composer: Hamilton - David
Instrumentation: Recorder quartet - Tr-T-B-GB
Period/Genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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Medley of Japanese Traditional Songs
Reference: 508210
Brand: Zen-OnMedley of Japanese Traditional Songs
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Kenji Kaneko
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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French Sweets
Reference: GSM1001
Brand: Glen Shannon MusicFrench Sweets
Composer: Shannon - Glen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
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Composer: Shannon - Glen
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
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Da Pacem Domine
Reference: UE33704
Brand: UniversalDa Pacem Domine
Composer: Part - Arvo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Part - Arvo
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass (or Tenor - Bass - Greatbass - Contrabass)
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Canzona del terza ruono, Sonata 19
Reference: PDL20#
Brand: Peacock PressCanzona del terza ruono, Sonata 19
Composer: Neri - Massimiliano
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Neri - Massimiliano
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Moderate
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Quartets Galore
Reference: P048
Brand: Peacock PressQuartets Galore
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Cameron - Alison
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Cameron - Alison
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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In Brazilian Style
Reference: OMP028
Brand: Orpheus MusicIn Brazilian Style
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar chords
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar chords
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Difficult
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JS Bach Cantatas Church Year Vol 2
Reference: 509022
Brand: Zen-OnJS Bach Cantatas Church Year Vol 2
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: 3 - 5 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Instrumentation: 3 - 5 Recorders - various combinations
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Difficult
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Cha Cha Dolce
Reference: PBE14
Brand: Provincetown BookshopCha Cha Dolce
Composer: Charlton - Andrew
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + with optional Gamba - Maracas and Tambourine
Period/Genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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$21.00
Composer: Charlton - Andrew
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + with optional Gamba - Maracas and Tambourine
Period/Genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate - Difficult
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In The Nordic Forest
Reference: OMP333
Brand: Orpheus MusicIn The Nordic Forest
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation:
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation:
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate
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Songs of the Beatles for Rcorder Quartet - Book 2
Reference: BOE3856
Brand: Bosworth EditionSongs of the Beatles for Rcorder Quartet - Book 2
Composer: John Lennon/Paul McCartney
Arranger: Donald Randall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: John Lennon/Paul McCartney
Arranger: Donald Randall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Popular
Grade: Moderate
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Latin Moods
Reference: OMP283
Brand: Orpheus MusicLatin Moods
Composer: Lane - Clive
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Lane - Clive
Instrumentation: 2 Trebles - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Jazz/Latin/Blues
Grade: Moderate
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Music with her Silver Sound, Music from the Plays Shakespeare
Reference: P627
Brand: Peacock PressMusic with her Silver Sound, Music from the Plays Shakespeare
Composer: Various
Arranger: Eric Haas
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass) + Voice
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Various
Arranger: Eric Haas
Instrumentation: Treble - Tenor - Bass (or Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass) + Voice
Period/genre: Renaissance
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Wachet auf!: Choral Prelude from Cantata 140
Reference: JR06
Brand: Peacock PressWachet auf!: Choral Prelude from Cantata 140
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Andrew Charlton
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Andrew Charlton
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass + optional Guitar
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Four Scottish Sea Songs
Reference: P481
Brand: Peacock PressFour Scottish Sea Songs
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Marg Hall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Marg Hall
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Sheep may safely graze
Reference: PBE34
Brand: Provincetown BookshopSheep may safely graze
Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Andrew Charlton
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Bach - Johann Sebastian
Arranger: Andrew Charlton
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Baroque
Grade: Moderate
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
Reference: RA043
Brand: HawthornsThe Twelve Days of Christmas
Composer: Clark - Paul
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Composer: Clark - Paul
Arranger: Paul Clark
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Folk/Trad
Grade: Moderate
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Five More Easy Quartets
Reference: P490
Brand: Peacock PressFive More Easy Quartets
Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Composer: Hall - Marg
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/genre: Contemporary
Grade: Easy - Moderate
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Four Russian Folksongs
Reference: OMP177
Brand: Orpheus MusicFour Russian Folksongs
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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Bush Choruses
Reference: OMP354
Brand: Orpheus MusicBush Choruses
Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate-Difficult
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Composer: Eccles - Lance
Instrumentation: Descant - Treble - Tenor - Bass
Period/Genre: Australian Contemporary
Grade: Moderate-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.
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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.
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