Fledgling is inspired by a family of Carolina wrens who built a nest above the composer's door. This charming work for flute and piccolo depicts the pure and simple joys of a mother bird teaching
Hard Place (Between a Rock…) is a challenging conversation between two flutes. Featuring extended techniques (tongue pizzicato, beatboxing, vocal shushing, and optional whistling), this
Not only perfect for two standard C Flutes, each title in this collection is arranged three ways so that nearly any pairing of today's modern low flutes can be accommodated. The compositions are also
One-Sided Conversations is a provocative, fun to play, yet challenging flute duet in three movements. Schocker's unique musical irony includes "parallel play" sprinkled with passages of genuine
Rhythmically, exciting with intricate counterpoint and a propelling groove, Silver Strand weaves a horizontal thread that is lyrically beautiful and full of suspense. The seven minute work may
The three movement Sonatina is in a traditional style and is an elegant addition to any repertoire. While written for alto flutes, it is equally charming to perform for any pair of like-size