Concert and Contest Music for Woodwinds

This collection of commissioned works showcases the creativity and innovation of some of today's most exciting composers, each bringing their unique perspective to the lyrical and expressive qualities of

Explore elements of swing with this fun, tuneful, lively, and rhythmic work. A nice departure from typical flute repertoire.

Commissioned by flutist John Solum and written in 1967, Aulos was premiered in 1971 by the Indiana University Chamber Orchestra, with John Solum acting as the soloist and Wolfgang Vaccano conducting. The

Bach's glorious flute obbligatos are entwined with the vocal lines of some of his greatest arias. In this edition of six cantata obbligatos, the keyboard arrangements provide a sensitive reduction of the

A collection of eight of the greatest opera arias, including rarely performed coloratura arias by Handel and Mozart. These arias have been edited with careful attention to articulation and phrasing to allow

The titles of these pieces trigger the imaginations of young players and their audiences: Birdy; Elegy; Happy Hour and Walk on Moonlight. The most often asked-for piece is

Tilmann Dehnhard is a creator of music who specializes in unusual playing and sound techniques. In this remarkable work for solo flute he combines modern playing technique with extended breathing

As if it had been his original intention, Gabriel Fauré's two works are presented together in this arrangement for flute and piano. The Pavane op.50 was written in 1887 for orchestra and choir ad

Written in 1983 for Marilyn Mead, who won the International Artist's Competition in New York that year. She was granted a full recital in Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) where it premiered to fine reviews.