Concert and Contest Music for Woodwinds

All hands on deck! Building on the success of the Sea Shanty Trios book, these 21 quartets for any combination of wind and percussion instruments expand the range, instrumentation, and length of

From across the misty moor arises a mournful flute solo, a blur of supporting tones, a pause... and a jig! This lively 6/8 folk-like tune of shared flying flute lines, tuneful countermelodies, and drones

This catchy classical-country crossover for six or more flutes and optional alto flute is a delightful tribute to the 19th- and 20th-century shoe manufacturers of New England. Filled with fun percussive

This delightful gem for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, piano, and hand percussion is a collage of fun, tranquility, and adventure. Set on an island, its waltz, ragtime, soliloquy, hornpipe, and other

Endearing and laden with motion, this poignant pop-jazz quintet for four flutes and alto flute begins with a haunting low solo, builds through countermelodies and bell tones to its tense climax, and closes

Whip-poor-will! Spangled with avian antics and musical treasures, this entertaining toe-tapper with lots of independent lines, syncopation, grace notes, sixteenth-note runs, and bird imitations

Don't swab the deck - Dance! This spritely throwback to long ago is pure delight. Its lively triplets, grace notes, hints of a bos'un's whistle, drones, and unforgettable tune will get your feet moving and

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.

With a combination of characteristic rhythm and tone painting, this collection of six Spanish dances depicts the musical taste of the 19th century, which enjoyed great popularity beyond the country‘s

A cross section of medieval styles, both sacred and secular, for descant and treble recorder or two descant recorders.

The beginning of this piece depicts the gentler side of water; the first few notes represent the first drops of rain that slowly gain intensity and grow into a rain shower. This is followed by a lyrical

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

Composed for the 2023 National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir and premiered at the National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix, this fun, up-tempo jazz shuffle gives all the flutes in the

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.