Song of Solomon 1

Chiariscuro is a charming four-movement suite for solo flute. Schocker's title refers to a Renaissance painting technique using dramatic contrasts between lightness and dark. Each movement (i.

American composer Howard Hansen, born to Swedish immigrants in Nebraska, was one of the leaders of American Romanticism in classical composition. Clog Dance, originally written for piano, is a

Dakota Summer is a gem of Americana, charmingly portraying the landscale of a Midwestern summer afternoon. The 9-minute work for mixed flute quartet evokes moods, feelings, and imagery of a hot

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

Gist is a delightful two-movement piece for piccolo and piano. Mist evokes the mysterious atmosphere of the early morning, while Kissed captures a happy romp complete with circus motif, ending on a

Hard Place (Between a Rock…) is a challenging conversation between two flutes. Featuring extended techniques (tongue pizzicato, beatboxing, vocal shushing, and optional whistling), this

Headstand, Cartwheels is a nuanced dialogue between piccolo and piano. The reflective first movement (Headstand) gives way to a percussive second movement (Cartwheels), contrasting through its

Schocker's seventh sonata features three descriptive movements ("Morning," "Noon," and "Night") and was written for flutist/educator Margaret Comils Luke. The three movements are lyrical, dynamic, and above

Bailey has created a new corrected edition of the favorite classics from Mercadente. The three flutes are now more equally weighted, so that none stands out from the others. This encourages greater ensemble

Haydn's Toy Symphony is the perfect piece to have some musical fun! The "toy" instruments in this work are trumpet, tenor drum, cuckoo, nightingale, rattle and triangle with a surprise appearance

For large flute ensemble (9 players).  First printing.  Commissioned in 2010 and dedicated to the West Michigan Flute Association.  Score, 10 p. ... view details