SKU: A0.1273086

Suite No.I - Andante - Dolente - Largo - Presto.
A fairly slow and stately piece.
A full-bodied sound from at least seven instruments
Any part could have multiple players (the more the merrier)
Seven parts – Piccolo, Flutes 1-4, Alto Flute, Bass Flute.
The audio clip is the Dolente.

SKU: A0.548649

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Bach's Cantata 147, arranged for flute choir: piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute, bass flute, double contrabass flute (optional) and cello (optional). Score: 19 pg. Parts: 2 pg. Duration with optional repeat: 7:36

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Bach composed a cantata called Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Though it is the 32nd cantata, it is listed as BWV 147. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is the 10th movement of the cantata. It was customary to use previous melodies as a basis for a new work - a practice called Cantus prius factus. So, the chorale melody for this piece is a historic tune called Werde munter, mein Gemüthe. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is customarily performed at weddings, and during major church seasons such as Easter and Christmas.

Bach Overview

First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.

 History

Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.

 Style

It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, in addition to his complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development, his sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.

Revival               

Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.

SKU: A0.1377338

QUI VIVE` CONCERT GALOP for FLUTE CHOIR - This spirited adaptation of the piano four-hands composition by W. Ganz has been written for flute choir.  It features five parts - Piccolo, 2 Soprano Flutes, 1 Alto Flute, and 1 Bass flute.  Adding two, three or more performers per part is encouraged and adds to the excitement.  This selection will serve well as an opening selection or as an encore.  Tempo is at the discretion of the performers. The attached audio file is about 2 minutes and 40 seconds long.  Difficulty is about a 3.5 out of 6. Keys are F, Bb, Eb Major.

SKU: A0.1032843

An arrangement of Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner. Arranged for piccolo, 4 flutes, alto flute, and bass flute. Flute 4 may be replaced with alto flute.

SKU: A0.747384

This arrangement is part of a series for Flute Choir which will encompass Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro. The series will include the Overture (Sinfonia) and many of the arias, duets and ensembles from the opera. The work can be presented as a complete performance or as standalone pieces. In each of the vocal selections the solo voices will rotate among the entire group, making it ideal for student recitals and to build confidence among the players. The Duettino No. 1 is the opening scene of the opera featuring Figaro (Alto Flute 3) and Susanna (Flute 4) and sets the mood for the entire opera. It is a conversation between Figaro and Susanna, each opening with their own concerns and coming together as a couple. Contact me with questions or comments at dgoforth2@comcast.net My facebook page is: GoForth Music (https://www.facebook.com/goforthmusic?fref=ts) and my YouTube Channel is https://www.youtube.com/user/dgoforth2.

SKU: A0.720685

This exquisite collection curated from one of Western Music's most cherished masterpieces is a must-have for ensembles of varying ability. Superbly edited and crafted by one of SMP's top arrangers, these particular selections are appropriate for a variety of occasions: Christmas or Easter/Holy Week services, funerals, weddings, recitals, and more. Each individual movement can also serve as accompaniment to a chamber choir performing from an original octavo. This compilation consists of the following:

00:00 No. 1 - SINFONIA (OVERTURE)

03:43 No. 4 Chorus - AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD

06:25 No. 12 Chorus - FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

10:27 No.13 - PASTORAL SYMPHONY

12:28 No.17 - Chorus - GLORY TO GOD

14:30 No.22 Chorus - BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

17:08 No.44 Chorus - HALLELUJAH

20:55 No.46 Chorus - SINCE MY MAN CAME DEATH

SKU: A0.1014993

An arrangement for flute choir of a poem by William Barnes, set to music by myself (Lucinda Pillow). Suitable for flute ensembles of any size. Good for fun concerts!

SKU: A0.835979

A New Ground (ZT 682) for Flute Choir by Henry Purcell.
The original music was written for harpsichord in E minor. It appears in a musical performance (more aptly called, semi-opera) Welcome to All the Pleasures. Purcell wrote this operetta when he was 24.

The ideal choir for this beautiful melodies is Quintet of flutes 2, alto 1 and bass 2. However, quartet with one flute can play without missing any notes.
Score and set of all parts are included as well as special parts -- Part for flute 1 & 2, plus Part for alto & bass for easy references.

SKU: A0.723610

First published in 1899, Maple Leaf Rag was one of Joplin's first and most popular compositions, and is widely regarded as the most influential ragtime piece of all time. This arrangement is a fun and challenging addition to any performance.

Scored for three C flutes, alto flute, and bass flute, with optional 4th C flute duplicating the alto part.

SKU: A0.533890

A lyrical work in the form of a chorale-prelude for flute sextet. Suitable for flute studio concerts

SKU: A0.1230266

This original work creatively weaves the beloved Amazing Grace melody in and out of a second original tune titled In the Forest, evoking a meditative and melancholy sense of wandering and reflection, as if hidden from the outside world. This composition, originally for string quartet, was composed in 2011 at the request of Danielle Rosaria Cummins and the organization Alternate Avenues. 

In 2023, Wallin Huff got the opportunity to rework this piece for a flute choir, enabling the sweeping lines to be fleshed out with the gentle tones of 8 flutes.