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  • Five glorious Trio Sonatas to savour!

    Trio Sonatas are so versatile so find some friends and play classic music by some of the greatest composers of their day. GF Handel: Three Trio Sonatas Op 5 for two flutes and basso continuo. The three trio sonatas in this bumper volume are all very different with combinations and numbers of movements varying between…

  • Five Fabulous Folky Finds!

    Five Fabulous Folky Finds!

    Take yourself on a journey through the British Isles, with some of our most beautiful folk music. Folk Tunes from the Women for Instrumental Solo A beautiful book. It is important that a collection like this now exists, in a field that is largely male-dominated. The composer’s inspirations written alongside each tune allow the player…

  • Five Future Classics for under £10.00!

    Five Future Classics for under £10.00!

    Build your library with these amazing pieces which are all destined for greatness and snap up a bargain too! Polo Piatti: The Birds for Flute and Piano These birds are having a party! They use Latin rhythms to give a feel-good factor and fly around all over the place. Best played with an easy technique,…

  • Five Christmas flute pieces with a twist!

    Five Christmas flute pieces with a twist!

    Spice up your festive offerings with these quirky pieces which are sure to bring joy to the world! Simon Desorgher: Coventry Carol Variations for Flute Ensemble This unusual version of the Coventry Carol is certainly different. Simon Desorgher has used each variation to highlight a different alternative technique. Double trills in Lully Lullay and Woe…

  • Five outstanding pieces to enhance your ARSM.

    Five outstanding pieces to enhance your ARSM.

    Take advantage of the own-choice option and broaden your repertoire with these stunners! Palo Piatti: The Birds for Flute and Piano These birds are having a party! They use latin rhythms to give a feel-good factor and fly around all over the place. A lyrical Andante sees them take a rest and the ending is…

  • Five celebratory flute choir works fit for a King!

    Get ready for the Coronation with these great arrangements which will add splendour to any occasion. God Save the King! arranged for Flute Ensemble by Alfie Pugh Think how many times you could use this great arrangement of the National Anthem. It fits every situation as it works with or without alto flute and with…

  • 5 lovely flute pieces to welcome in Spring!

    Banish the grey of Winter with these sparkling works guaranteed to bring out the sunshine! Gary Schocker: Springsongs for Flute and Piano These five short pieces are all very appealing. Bathing the flute in spring sunshine, the’ Allegro amiable’ and ‘Light and airy’ are charming while the Allegretto is a little more dramatic. There is…

  • Five great books for Mother’s Day.

    Make her day by playing her one of these wonderful pieces! Geoff Eales: Song For My Mother for Flute and Piano There are very few mothers who wouldn’t love to have this laid-back piece played to them. Geoff Eales has managed to capture love and gratitude in one simple melody – perfect! Difficulty Guide: 6-7…

  • Five Great Classical Flute Concertos that aren’t by Mozart.

    There are plenty of other lovely Classical flute concertos to explore. Here are five flute and piano arrangements of the best! This blog was originally posted in 2016 and has been updated for 2023 Joseph Haydn: Concerto in D major for Flute and Strings This little known D major Concerto by Haydn which has also…

  • Five Great Works for Flute by Black Composers

    Five Great Works for Flute by Black Composers

    Celebrate Black History Month by playing these special works by ground-breaking composers! Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Danse Negre for Flute Choir The opening of this sparkling work is instantly engaging with it’s swirling run-up and rhythmic energy. Sped along by a driving bass, articulated semiquaver passages and a catchy melody, this excellent arrangement holds the ensemble together…