Commissioned by the sound festival for The Scottish Flute Trio. First performance: November 13 2008. Duff House Banff Scotland. In this work all three players in turn play each of the three instruments - piccolo flute and alto flute - thus giving a contrasted sound to match the character of the four linked movements: hence the title. Sleepy using all three alto flutes begins on the lowest note - G. The mood gradually changes as they introduce higher pitches and faster rhythms as they 'wake up'. In Lyrical a flute introduces the melody which is then shared by a second flute and later by the alto flute. With Mischievous the piccolos arrive on the scene. The first oneincites another piccolo and then the flute to join in. The tempo quickens and after a brief climax the mood quietens leading to Peaceful. In this last movement all three instruments are played. In turn they present a lyrical melody but in different keys so as to suit their individual tessituras.

This arrangement from the second movement of Tchaikovsky's Little Russian symphony embodies both of the main thematic ideas in the movement. This edition is a welcome addition to the repertoire for flute trio.

Thirty easy trios for flute using familiar melodies arranged in classical folk and jazz styles. This book can be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Junior Book A- Clarinet Violin Saxophone Brass. An Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chords is available- PM221765R

for Flute Trio-The six rhythmically and harmonically appealing pieces written by the flautist and instructor Mario Valsania are intended for tutors and students in their first year. The method lets students make first steps in ensemble playing and focusses gradually - piece by piece - on special aspects of technique and musical expression.

Carefully selected and edited trios by Gervaise Praetorius Quantz Boismortier Walkiers and Kummer.