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Scarborough Fair and other selected melodies from the British Isles by Nikolaus NewerklaDescant, Treble, Tenor, Bass.
Score 11 pp. Parts 4 pp. 6 Traditional Folk Tunes. Includes introductory notes in German, English and French and lyrics for 3 of the pieces. 1. Traditional (England), "The Water Is Wide" |
Two Motets by Tomas Luis de VictoriaDescant, 2 Trebles, Tenor.
Score 12 pp. Parts 2 pp. 2 Renaissance Songs arranged for recorder quartet. Includes extensive introductory notes and performance instructions. 1. Ne Timeas Maria (in annuntiatione beatae Mariae) |
Ancient Tunes in New Consorts by Bernhard Various ComposersTreble/Descant, Tenor/Treble, Bass.
Score 6 pp. Parts 2 pp. 3 Ancient Tunes arranged for combinations of recorder trio. 1. Traditional English, "On the Cold Ground" |
Recorders Based on Historical Models: Fred Morgan Writings and Memories by Gisela Rothe
205pp. Hardcover Book A homage to Australian recorder-maker Fred Morgan who profoundly influenced the development of the early music movement and the quality of recorder making. 54 authors from 15 countrues describe their interaction with him. It also includes Fred Morgan's own essays about recorder making and original instruments. Includes new images of the Frans Bruggen Recorder Collection. A formidable text book and an illuminating picture book in one. |
Two Left Feet by Mark BasseyDescant, Treble, Tenor, Bass.
Score 11 pp. Parts 4 pp. Jazz-inspired Contemporary Piece. Includes free improvisation with some ad lib solo sections, guitar chords and epilogue. |
Italian Violin Music, Book 2 Baroque by Various ComposersViolin and Basso Continuo.
9 Sonatas Baroque Sonatas by composers Carlo Farina, Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, Antonio Veracini, Carlo Tessarini, Arcangelo Corello, Michele Masciti, Giovanni Battista Bonocini. |
50 Renaissance and Baroque StandardsMelody instrument.
131 pp. Wirebound. 50 Renaissance and Baroque Standards with Variants, Examples and Advice for Playing and Improvising on any Instrument. The 50 most popular tunes, songs and dances from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries are brought together here for the first time. They are particularly suited to the art of variation, both written and improvised, as described and illustrated in a masterly fashion by numerous theorists and composers. Includes substantial introduction on improvising, practical advice. Also includes glossary, primary and secondary sources. |
The Baroque Solo Book by Various Baroque ComposersTreble.
Sprial Bound 121 pp. The Essential 18th Century Unaccompanied Repertoire for Alto Recorder. This would have to be one of the most comprehensive collections of 18th Century flute music to be found. There are thorough notes by the editor as to performance and changes to any of the works. Contents 1. Select Preludes and Voluntaries for the Flute (1708) 2. Preludes from The Division Flute (1706) 3. Hotteterre, Preludes and Traits from L'art du Preluder (1719) 4. Telemann, 12 Fantasias (c. 1728) 5. Braun, 18 Solos from Pieces sans Basse (1740) 6. Quantz, Solos from the Giedde Collection 7. JS Bach, Partita (BWV 1013) 8. CPE Bach, Sonata (1763) |
60 Etuden Opus 45 fur Violine solo by Franz WohlfahrtViolin.
Part 55 pp. 60 Graded Studies for Violin. These compositions are between one third of a page and two pages each. They focus on bowing, rhythmic security, double stopping and bowing. |
36 Studies for Violin Opus 20 by Heinrich Ernst KayserViolin.
Part 47 pp. 36 Romantic Studies for Violin. These works broach the usual technical trouble spots. Many of the compositions are preceded by brief exercises to assist in playing the piece. The contents page is cleverly presented with a snapshot of the study. This will assist both the student and the teacher to select works for specific areas of development. |
Contemporary recorder sheet music published by Orpheus Music
Orpheus Music publishes contemporary recorder music featuring such composers as Benjamin Thorn, Lance Eccles, Nigel Butterley and Ross Edwards.
We represent over
56 composers, including many young
composers, with more than 212 works that provide a wide range of
styles and genres for one to ten recorder players. We also have a useful
Recorder
Composing Guide.
Orpheus Music Publications are also available from our distributors in Germany, UK, and USA.
Orpheus Music String Series
Orpheus Music will launch a NEW String Series late 2008.
For more information.
Sheet music from publishers around the world for recorder and early instruments
Allspice Music retails sheet music from a carefully selected group of publishers. It provides the full range of music from around the world and across the ages.
Allspice offers everything you ever wanted and pieces you never even knew existed, including:
solo,
ensemble,
chamber,
renaissance,
baroque,
classical,
contemporary,
and more.
Whatever you want, whether it be a piece for an exam, the HSC or something special for your ensemble, we can order it in for you if we don't already have it in stock.