contemporary flute music

  • Five works for flute by influential black composers.

    Five works for flute by influential black composers.

    Black History Month is a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the pioneering contributions of black composers to flute repertoire. These are all wonderful pieces and absolute winners!

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  • Five outstanding winners of the NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2024

    Five outstanding winners of the NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2024

    The National Flute Association annual convention highlights new music every year, and 2024 has been a standout year. Check out these books to find something different.

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  • Five relaxing books of flute music for Summer

    Five relaxing books of flute music for Summer

    Summer is a time to chill out and spend time playing beautiful music. These books are perfect for exactly that.

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  • 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!

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  • 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…

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  • Five British successes at the NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2023.

    Five British successes at the NFA Newly Published Music Awards 2023.

    It’s always great to celebrate home-grown winners from competitions at the National Flute Association’s annual convention. Here are the ‘Best of British’ from their Newly Published Music category. Alan Ridout: Sonata for Flute and Piano, published by Aurea Capra This lovely Sonata by the rather forgotten British composer Alan Ridout will feel a little nostalgic…

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  • Five charming flute pieces to play before grade 5.

    Five charming flute pieces to play before grade 5.

    It’s always good to explore new repertoire prior to taking the next exam. These gems are wonderful at any time. Emile Kronke: Five Miniatures for Flute and Piano Op 92 Here are some more delightful pieces from Emil Kronke. He writes so well for developing players, keeping the technical challenges simple but adding sumptuous harmonies…

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  • Five great books for Mother’s Day.

    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…

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  • 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…

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  • Top Five Books on Extended Technique

    Top Five Books on Extended Technique

    In need of a project? Try something completely new with our pick of these inspirational books. Rogier de Pijper: Flute Colors This is the definitive book on getting started with contemporary techniques. With something this exciting, it’s great to have a book that sets everything out in logical and easy to follow steps. This series…

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