Multicultural / World Music for Woodwinds

This Andaluza (or Playera) is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890, now arranged for six flutes. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a flute ensemble.

With background notes and performance suggestions, Martin Tourish introduces musicians to the world of Celtic music. The selected pieces span three centuries of music-making in Ireland, Scotland, Wales,

Valerie Coleman's Danza de la Mariposa is a rhythmic, melodic tone poem, giving the listener a tour of South America. Inspired by the various species of butterflies inhabiting the continent, this

Beautifully atmospheric and within reach of advanced students,this poignant addition to every flutist's repertoire evokes the ornamented pentatonic style often found in Cantonese folk songs. A gentle piano

Brambock brings together five pieces from various regions,  and augments these with five original pieces in international styles. Flutists of modest skills will enjoy working on these ensemble pieces

Ten original compositions highlight many musical styles of the Caribbean islands, including zouk, mazurka, guajira, guaguanco, and more. These pieces can be played solo or with an optional duet, and audio

An introduction to the wonderful music of Italy in arrangements for students of intermediate skills. With so much great Italian music, Zamarin chose many of the immediately recognizable melodies from

Since their creation nearly 200 years ago, the beautiful woodcut prints of Hokusai have inspired musicians and visual artists across many cultures. The stylized pre-Impressionist elegance of this Japanese

A karensansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel, and rocks. The sea is symbolized, not by water, but by sand raked in a pattern that suggests rippling

Romanian Folk Dances is written for a full flute choir of piccolo, three flutes, two alto flutes, two bass flutes, and the low sounds of the contra alto flute and the contrabass flute.  Each

Using the pentatonic scale as a foundation, this traditional Japanese folksong depicts spring, the season of cherry blossoms. The melody is simple without many notes or difficult rhythms- a great learning

Presented in three short movements, Andersen Viana's Trio para flautas contrasts lyrical reserve with brilliant forward motion, characterized by rapid outbursts and ensemble unity.