SKU: A0.1009736

Oy u Luzi Chervona Kalyna (Ukr. Ойу лузі червона калина) is a a Ukrainian patriotic march that was written in 1914 by Ukrainian composer Stepan Charnetskii in honor and memory of the Sich Riflemen.

In the meadow, there a red viburnum , has bent down low ,
For some reason, our glorious Ukraine, has been worried so.
And we'll take that red guelder roseand we will raise it up,
And we, our glorious Ukraine, shall, hey - hey, cheer up - and rejoice!

This arrangement for flute quartet (fl/picc, fl., alto, bass) was made for the glory of a free Ukraine, currently battling a brutal invasion by Russia.

SKU: A0.784325

Donut Etudes vol. 3: Don’t Step in the Holes!

1 Octave Scale Studies in 15+ keys for 4-part ensembles of like or mixed instruments 

If this is your first exposure to these scale studies, you are in for a treat! Donuts, if you make a mistake!

The initial incarnation of these studies were written for trombone quartet and we would play them in the Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir with the challenge that whomever made the first mistake had to buy donuts for the rest of the ensemble. Since then I have brought that version to several clinics and warm up sessions. One time before I got to explain the title, a fellow trombone professor said, Oh, I get it! Don’t step in the holes!

I only wish I had thought of that myself... Since we have one of the best donut shops in TN here in Cookeville, treating the studio to sugar coated goodies was always my intent.

As with those initial exercises, you can vary these as much as you’d like.

·      Choose a tempo.

·      Choose a dynamic.

·      Choose an articulation/style.

One way I like to play these is to have one person be the model, playing the entire scale over and over while everyone else plays the fragmented versions. That helps everyone to keep on track and stay in time. Double or triple up the parts for ensemble cohesion with a larger group.

Practice one key, gradually speeding it up to improve fluidity, or choose a variation and take it through all keys, playing version A, B, C, or D then skipping to play the same set in a new key.

If you want an additional challenge, play them in different octaves or change the key. Play the F Major set in f minor (all forms), different modes, etc. Players really have to be on their toes to remember if they are playing melodic minor in the ascending or descending form! For jazz players, try swinging them in dorian or mixolydian modes.

The variations are endless!

If you are using these with transposing instruments, 1) is F Major in Concert Pitch, 2) is Bb Major in Concert pitch, and so on. When you reach a scale that is enharmonic for another key (Db/C#, Gb/F#, or Cb/B), they are presented in both keys for each instrument so Trumpets can play in Eb while the Flutes are playing in C# with similar examples for all keys.

All Donut Etudes with the same volume number are compatible so you can play them in mixed quartets or large ensembles with one or more instruments/people on part 1 and a different instrument on part 2, etc. Since the quartets are all identical, conductors/coaches can use any of the scores to tell which part should be playing at what time. Once you have played a scale with one set of parts, everyone can rotate to a different part and play the same scales again!

Enjoy!

SKU: A0.1278790

The Skye Boat Song is a late 19th-century Scottish song adaptation of a Gaelic song composed c.1782 by William Ross, entitled Cuachag nan Craobh (Cuckoo of the Tree). In the original song, the composer laments to a cuckoo that his unrequited love, Lady Marion Ross, is rejecting him. The 19th-century English lyrics instead evoked the journey of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) from Benbecula to the Isle of Skye as he evaded capture by government soldiers after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. It is often played as a slow lullaby or waltz. It entered the modern folk canon in the twentieth century with versions by Paul Robeson, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Roger Whittaker, Tori Amos, and many others. Bear McCreary adapted the song as the opening theme music of the 2014 TV series Outlander, sung by Raya Yarbrough, changing the text of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone (1892) to Lass to fit the story.
This arrangement for SSAB or SSSB Flute Quartet is suitable for a wide variety of performance and concert settings. The duration is 4:13. Contact me at james.pybus56@gmail.com.

SKU: A0.1509409

Flight of The Bumblebee: A High-Flying Arrangement for Flute Quartet
Embark on a thrilling musical journey with this advanced-level arrangement of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of The Bumblebee, masterfully adapted for flute quartet by Francesco Leone. Celebrated for its exhilarating pace and virtuosic demands, this piece offers a unique challenge to flutists, inviting them to capture the essence of a bumblebee's frenetic flight through their instruments.

Arrangement Features:Instrumentation: This sophisticated arrangement is scored for a flute quartet, allowing each flutist to partake in the intricate melody and rapid-fire sequences that define the piece. The distribution of parts ensures a balanced ensemble sound, highlighting the technical prowess and musicality of each player.
Level: Advanced. Tailored for flutists seeking to elevate their technical skills and ensemble playing, this arrangement presents an opportunity to delve into the nuances of one of classical music's most dynamic compositions. It challenges performers to achieve precision, speed, and flawless coordination.
Score and Parts: Included in the purchase are the full score and individual parts, all thoughtfully prepared with the performer in mind. The clear and concise notation aids in navigating the complex passages and facilitates an effective rehearsal process.
Exclusive Online Resources:
An audio demo is available at Glissato's website, providing an invaluable resource for performers. This demo showcases the arrangement's potential when brought to life, serving as a benchmark for tempo, articulation, and ensemble cohesion. It's a crucial tool for both individual practice and group rehearsal, ensuring that performers can strive towards a unified and impactful interpretation.
Master Flight of The Bumblebee with Your Flute Quartet:
Dive into the fast-paced world of Flight of The Bumblebee and let this arrangement for flute quartet transform your performance repertoire. Perfect for concerts, competitions, or personal achievement, Francesco Leone's adaptation not only tests your technical limits but also enriches your expressive capabilities. Seize the opportunity to bring this iconic piece to life with flair and precision, captivating your audience with the sheer speed and beauty of Rimsky-Korsakov's masterpiece, reimagined for flutes.

SKU: A0.834008

Before he died in 1918, Debussy had been planning to visit the USA. However, it is probable that he became familiar with the syncopated rhythms of ‘Ragtime’ and of the ‘Cakewalk’, used in Le Petit Negre, through the music of Scott Joplin. Le Petit Negre is taken from Debussy’s ‘Children’s Corner’ , a collection of pieces for Piano that he dedicated to his daughter, Claude-Emma, after her death at the age of fourteen. Debussy used language that was in common usage at the time, but some of his titles, including this one, now sound unavoidably racist. In addition to syncopation, Debussy also uses other techniques in this piece that have been adopted by jazz musicians, for example, pentatonic scales and chromaticism.

SKU: A0.751984

Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C Major was written with an ear towards one of his idols, a certain 18th century composer by the name of Mozart. The title and structure of the piece are taken from the serenades of the latter, though this is certainly Tchaikovsky's own particularly 19th century rendering of these older ideas. That it is a masterful work, is demonstrated by the fact that it still remains among the most performed and appreciated by the public alongside the serenades by Antonín Dvořák and Josef Suk. The second movement is a gracious waltz that updates the requisite dance movement (which in Mozart's time would have been a stately minuet) to a more contemporary dance form. In any case, the waltz is almost deceptively complex. The harmonic shifts are numerous and often sudden and always deftly crafted. The texture is somewhat of a departure from the previous movement in that there is a discernible lightness of touch in the waltz. This arrangement for flute quartet (Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Flute 4 or Alto Flute) reflects faithfully the original and is suitable for classroom, repertoire and recital.

SKU: A0.744984

Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C Major was written with an ear towards one of his idols, a certain 18th century composer by the name of Mozart. The title and structure of the piece are taken from the serenades of the latter, though this is certainly Tchaikovsky's own particularly 19th century rendering of these older ideas. That it is a masterful work, is demonstrated by the fact that it still remains among the most performed and appreciated by the public alongside the serenades by Antonín Dvořák and Josef Suk. Cast in a classical four movement outlay, the work begins with a sonata form movement (Tchaikovsky calls it a sonatina, i.e. little sonata, though it is a rather robust form, replete with a slow introduction and full development). This arrangement for flute quartet (Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Flute 4 or Alto Flute) reflects faithfully the original and is suitable for classroom, repertoire and recital.