Recorder Quintet No. 5

John Hawkes was born in 1942 in Nantwich, Cheshire in the UK. I had been given a recorder by my aunt at the age of 12 or so and this remained my only 'instrument' for some time until I taught myself to play first the flute and then later on the oboe.

Although initially self taught as far as composition is concerned, between 1994 to 2005 Hawkes attended composition classes at COMA (Contemporary Music for All).  In December 2001 after two years part time study at the University of Newcastle he was awarded the degree of MMus (composition). His early association with the recorder playing fraternity led to a significant proportion of his compositions involving this instrument. He is currently on the panel of visiting conductors for the Society of Recorder Players. 

He was the Musical Director of  the North East Recorder Orchestra and presently plays the oboe with  the Abingdon Community Orchestra and plays recorder in the Windrush Recorder Orchestra.

Score: 22 pages. 5 parts @ 5 pages ea. 

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