Poem and Dance, Op. 6

Small Flute Quartet Instrumentation: 4 Flutes Duration: 4 minutes Level: Easy to Intermediate Program Note: This short piece marks the beginning of a series of works I intend to write for quartets or ensembles of identical instruments. It is ideal for young and developing chamber groups within a flute class, or as part of a larger ensemble, thanks to its simple and vertical writing. The first movement, Poem, explores a soft and delicate sonority. The following Danse evokes the sound of a small hand-cranked organ — a playful, continuous motion that never seems to stop turning. This piece can be performed as part of a flute ensemble concert or used pedagogically in chamber music training contexts.