Flute Ensemble Music
Zoë Booth Music Publishing presents an ever-expanding collection of entertaining flute ensemble music:
- popular classical pieces
- operatic repertoire
- orchestral and piano repertoire favourites
- contemporary songs, popular music and jazz
- Christmas pieces
- original music by Zoё Booth
All pieces are arranged or composed for performance by flute solo or ensemble (including flute choir) and are suitable for variable size of flute ensemble - from a minimum of two or three players to a full-sized flute choir or more - some including optional parts for piccolo, alto, bass flute and/or Bb clarinet. Sharing of melodies between the more challenging parts and easier lines for learners in these arrangements allow players of all abilities to rehearse and perform together.
Zoë Booth is a flautist and teacher working in the Southeast of England in the UK. She is a busy performer and teacher, and conducts several flute choirs for adults and secondary age students. In 2003 she established the ‘Flutes at the Barns’ series of popular residential flute courses for adult players; Zoë is now in demand on residential music courses and gives regular Flute Days across the UK. As a natural result of her performing and teaching Zoë began writing and arranging music for flute and other instruments in 2000; her first publications were released in 2006.
Difficulty levels (approx)
El= elementary, grades 1-3 Int = intermediary, grade 4-6 Adv=advanced, grade 6 +
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Flute Choir Arrangements (alphabetical order), arranged by Zoë Booth
Allegro Burlesco – Kuhlau
This bouncy and fast classical rondo is ideal for concert performance; each section has a different musical character.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 3 mins approx – El-Int - £10.50
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Autumn from The Four Seasons – Vivaldi
The three movements of Vivaldi’s famous Autumn concerto have been arranged for performance together or separately.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 4 mins approx – El-Int - £14.00
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Bohemian Rhapsody – Mercury *MOST POPULAR TITLE*
Queen’s famous ‘classic’ rock hit has been arranged faithfully, and can be performed by a mixture of players of all levels.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional) – 5.5 mins approx – El-Adv - £19.25
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Curious Story – Heller
After a lively start in 6/8 time this piece features a dramatic central section, before an optimistic conclusion and lively finish!
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £9.80
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Dance of the Cygnets – Tchaikovsky
With easy parts to allow greater participation this famous classic is popular with audiences.
3 flutes, 2 ‘easy’ parts (optional), alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £8.40
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Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy – Tchaikovsky
One of the Tchaikovsky favourites, this delicate tune works well with or without alto flute.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 1 min approx – El-Int - £5.25
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The Elephant from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ – Saint-Saëns * NEW TITLE *
Saint-Saëns humorous depiction of the most powerful of animals is a good way to showcase the alto (or even bass) flute!
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 1.5 mins approx - El-Int - £7.35
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The First Nowell – Traditional
This popular Christmas tune has been arranged so it is suitable for players of all abilities, and features a soloist.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £7.00
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Flower Duet from Lakme – Delibes
This beautiful interweaving melody from the world of opera has become famous through its use in the British Airways Advert.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 4 mins approx – Int-Adv - £16.80
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Fossils from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ – Saint-Saëns * NEW TITLE*
This lively tune has been popular since it was composed for Saint-Saëns’ orchestral piece for children ‘The Carnival of the Animals.’
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2.5 mins approx - El-Int - £9.80
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Gavotte – Gossec
This cheeky, spiky Gavotte will bring a smile in any concert, with easy piccolo/alto parts and shared melodies.
Piccolo (optional), 3 flutes, alto flute, Bb clarinet (optional) – 2.5 mins approx – El-Int - £8.75
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Grandmama Tells a Ghost Story – Kullak
A humorous piece, with easy notes but lots of independence in rhythms and entries.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £9.80
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Humoresque – Dvorak
A popular classic! This lively arrangement shares the main melody between all players.
4 flutes, Bb clarinet (optional) – 2.5 mins approx – El-Int - £7.00
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Intermezzo from ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ – Mascagni *POPULAR TITLE*
A well-known classic, this expressive tune and rich harmonies suits the flute choir sound.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £8.40
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La Donna e Mobile – Verdi
The drama of this famous song is captured, with the main tunes shared amongst all parts
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, 1 ‘easy’ flute (optional), alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins approx – El-Int - £9.80
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Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven * NEW TITLE*
The beautiful first movement of Beethoven’s famous piano sonata is particularly enhanced by using the alto and bass flutes.
5 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) - 4 mins approx - Int-Adv - £15.75
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On the Meadow – Lichner
This charming piece, in contrasting sections, works well as a quartet, or as a full flute choir with piccolo and large flutes highlighting the melodies.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 2 mins – El-Int/Adv - £9.80
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The Pink Panther Theme – Mancini *NEW TITLE*
This groovy TV and film theme needs little introduction! Sharing the tune between the flute quartet, this arrangement also works well with the addition of any number of extra players, even percussion!
4 flutes, 2 ‘easy’ flutes (optional), alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional), percussion (optional) -
2 mins approx – El-Int - £8.40
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Sea Pink – Gurlitt
The lush harmonies of Sea Pink are ideal for tone development, with shared importance of line between the parts.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 1.5 mins approx – El-Int - £5.25
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See Amid the Winter’s Snow – Goss
This popular Christmas hymn has been arranged so it is suitable for players of all abilities.
4 flutes, Bb clarinet (optional) – 2.5 mins approx – El-Int - £7.00
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Serenade – Schubert
This short piece shares the melody lines between all players, allowing players of all standards a chance to shine.
Piccolo, 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 1.5 mins approx – El-Int - £5.25
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The Swan from ‘Carnival of the Animals’ – Saint-Saëns * NEW TITLE*
Saint-Saëns’ beautiful ‘Swan’ melody, originally for the ‘cello, is divided amongst all players, with watery ensemble accompaniment.
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 1.5 mins approx - El-Int - £7.35
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The Thieving Magpie Overture – Rossini
A condensed version of Rossini’s famous overture allows players of all abilities to get involved! The melody line is shared.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 4.5 mins approx – El-Adv - £15.75
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The William Tell Overture – Rossini *NEW TITLE*
Rossini’s beautiful woodland theme introduces the well-known whirling and racing rhythms of the overture to the opera William Tell.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 4.5 mins appox – El-Adv - £15.75
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Flute Choir Pieces (alphabetical) by Zoë Booth
The Ash Groove – Zoë Booth
This traditional Welsh melody starts off conventionally, breaking away into funky African and swing rhythms, before a lively conclusion!
4 flutes, alto flute (optional), bass flute (optional), Bb clarinet (optional) – 3 mins approx – El-Int - £14.70
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Break Time Boogie – Zoë Booth
A fun piece, in swing time! Each part contributes its own rhythmic riff which combine together to provide an intricate pattern with a singing melody over the top.
Piccolo (optional), 4 flutes, alto flute, Bb clarinet (optional) – 3 mins approx – El-Int - £9.80
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Symondsbury Farewell – Zoë Booth
The folk-like melody of this piece is shared between all players, with heart-warming harmonies between flutes and piano.
5 flutes, alto flute (optional), piano – 4 mins approx – El-Int - £15.25
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To purchase any of the above either use the Paypal links or please send email with contact details to zoe@pipeblower.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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