Return To Avalon is scored for two flutes one doubling Piccolo the other doubling Alto Flute.In the mid-thirteenth century over 200 000 Cathars were murdered in the South of France 'Avalon' by forces of darkness and ignorance. The Cathars were European Buddhists who believed in loving each other that we are all equal in the eyes of God non-revenge vegetarianism and that women could be priests. They also believed in reincarnation.In answer to threats and bullying many of them chose to be burnt alive rather than be forced to follow teachings they believed to be untrue.People say that the Cathars never came back. People saythat they died in vain. But I believe that they are wrong I believe that the Cathars did come back to create a Church of light outside the constricts of religion but through the arts through music poetry and prose.'Return to Avalon' is the story of two great Cathar flute players who rise from the ashes of the Montsegur massacre to return and baptize the world into the truth of the eternal through the beauty of sound and honesty of expression. I imagined these 'Sons of the light ' playing this piece and letting its message of friendship and brotherhood echo out over the mountains.'Return to Avalon' begins with 'The Last Song' a 13th century Cathar melody echoed on alto flute then explores an idea I first used in my 1993 flute concerto the idea of orchestrated digital delay.The second movement 'Human flame' on piccolo and alto is also based on a medieval theme but takes it further and further out until finally it burns up into a huge fireball.In the third movement 'Sons of the light return to Avalon' the two flutes reappear Phoenix-like from the ashes leading and learning from each other. Eventually the flutes become inseparable as they interweave together at speed leading us to a higher truth that we are all brothers and sisters equally loved by God.Phenomenal flautist Samuel

A variety of lively pieces from the Balkans. For modern flute lessons that convey the fascination and fun of Balkan music. The colourful and richly diverse music of the Balkans became popular in Western Europe during the 1990s resulting in what can only be described as a Balkan boom which still endures today. This selection of arrangements provides the opportunity for flutists to become acquainted with well-known traditional songs and dances from Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Dalmatia. Memoires is composed by Hidan Mamudov himself. Presented in an order that reflects their increasing level of difficulty, these pieces provide new experiences for intermediate to advanced players. ' A variety of lively pieces from Macedonia, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Turkey arranged for two flutes ' 10 easy to moderate arrangements for flute introducing typical regional ' Introductory background information for each piece is provided ' For modern flute lessons that convey the fascination and fun of Balkan music Trad. Macedonian: Biljana platno belese Trad. Greek: De se thelo pia Mamudov Hidan: Memories Trad. Croatian: Ivan Klakar Trad. Hungarian: Moja mala Trad. Bosnia-Herzegovinian: Bosanska carlama Trad. Macedonian: Pravo Trad. Macedonian: Pajdusko Trad. Bulgarian: Rachenica Trad. Turkish: Rampi Rampi

24 Pieces by 16 Composers
flute solo and flute with piano
composer: Various Artists
Intermediate to advanced literature from the Romantic era to the 20th century. Special study has been paid to various state high school contest solo repertoire lists. Includes works by Alwyn, Bartók, Copland, Ireland, Jolivet, Prokofiev, Rouse, and others.

Set of score plus parts: 3rd flute is easy 2nd flute is fairly easy while the top part requires a player of about grades 5 - 6.Grade: 4 - 6

Grades 6-8-Studies Nos.31-50 for unaccompanied Flute. These have been carefully written to explore different aspects of the flautist's technique through the grades.

11 beloved Bach pieces arranged as flute solos with both piano and harpsichord accompaniment on the CD. Includes: Sonata in A Major BWV 1032 2nd Movement ?Largo? ? Sonata in C Major BWV 1033 2nd Movement?Allegro? ? Sonata in C Major BWV 1033 3rd Movement ?Adagio? ? Sonata in C Major BWV 1033 4th Movement ?Menuetto I and II? ? Sonata in E-Flat Major BWV 1031 2nd Movement?Siciliano? ? Sonata in E Major BWV 1035 2nd Movement ?Allegro? ? Sonata in E Minor BWV 1034 2nd Movement ?Allegro? ? Sonata in E Minor BWV 1034 3rd Movement?Andante? ? and three selections from Orchestra Suite No. 2 in B Minor BWV 1067 ? ?Rondeau ? ?Sarabande? and ?Badinerie.?

36 Repertoire Pieces with piano accompaniment-Solos For Flute: 36 Repertoire Pieces With Piano Accompaniment is a collection of fantastic Flute pieces and arrangements with Piano Accompaniment compiled and edited by David Peck.These will provide an enjoyable challenge for the advancing flautist.The solo Flute part is also included on a separate insert.

14 Popular Works-14 popular works for Flute with Piano accompaniment featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Includes pull-out part and performance notes by Trevor Wye.

These are the instrumental parts for John Tavener's To A Child Dancing In The Wind for Soprano Flute/Alto Flute Viola and Harp. The entire work lasts around 30 minutes and sets a number of poems byW.B. Yeats considered by Tavener as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. To A Child Dancing In The Wind?was commissioned by the Little Missenden Festival and firstperformed on 16th October 1983 at Little Missenden Parish Church. John Tavener is well-known for his extensive catalogue of religious music but occasionally he was drawn to less overtlysacred sources. The ?frailty tenderness and spiritual transparency of Yeats? poetry? inspired this song-cycle from 1983 for Soprano Flute Harp and Viola. Tavener held Yeats in high regard and was to return to hispoems in later works such as Mini Song-Cycle for Gina (1984) A Nativity (1985) and Supernatural Songs (2003). To A Child Dancing In The Wind is dedicated to Tavener?s first wife VictoriaMaragopoulou.

Instrumental Play-Along-Who needs a singer' With Play Puccini flutists can bathe themselves in luxurious Italian melody! These ten opera arias are among the composer's most famous and distinctive achievements here transcribed for intermediatelevel solo flute and piano. The book includes a biography of Puccini notes about the plot of each opera and the dramatic context of the selected aria. The companion CD features excellent performances as well as pianoaccompaniments for practice. Includes arias from: La Bohème La Fanciulla Del West Gianni Schicchi Madama Butterfly Manon Lescaut Suor Angelica Tosca andTurandot.

The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy.Bartók for Flute features selected highlights from Bartók's most popular pedagogical repertoire including For Children, Mikrokosmos, Romanian Folk Dances, Romanian Christmas Carols and others, arranged for flute with piano accompaniment by Hywel Davies. An accompanying audio CD features demonstration and backing tracks. / Flûte Et Piano