Chester Music PITTS JOHN - RECORDER QUARTETS - PLAYING SCORE - WIND ENSEMBLE
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Summary of This Score
This collection offers a new series of recorder quartets (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) by John Pitts, designed to refresh the repertoire of experienced ensembles. The main appeal of the work lies in its eclecticism: you will find Latin American-inspired dances as well as blues standards, ragtime pieces, traditional melodies, and staples of the more "classical" repertoire.
The program highlights well-known titles, perfect for energizing a concert, an ensemble workshop, or a music session among enthusiasts: "Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Evita)," "Maria (West Side Story)," "On My Own (Les Miserables)," and "When I'm Sixty-four." Alongside these popular themes, the selection includes pieces such as "El Choclo," "Kalinka," and "Scarborough Fair," offering contrasting atmospheres and styles that stimulate listening, ensemble coordination, and collective articulation.
The writing, described as ambitious and broad in its demands, clearly targets advanced-level recorder quartets: phrasing work, rhythmic precision, voice balance, and polyphony management. In each piece, the distribution of lines allows all parts to express themselves, making it an ideal resource to develop ensemble musicality, refine cohesion, and vary tonal colors.
Note: separate parts are available separately (code CH65109), convenient for equipping each musician without sharing the conductor's score.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | ||
| Composer | John Pitts | Difficulty | advanced |
| Instrumentation | recorder quartet (descant, treble, tenor, bass) | ||
Questions frequently asked
For which recorder instruments is this sheet music written?
The instrumentation includes four parts: soprano (descant) recorder, alto (treble), tenor, and bass.
What level is required to play John Pitts' Recorder Quartets?
The indicated difficulty level is advanced. The writing demands work on phrasing, rhythmic precision, and balance between the four voices.
Which pieces are included in this recorder quartet collection?
The program features pieces such as "Don't Cry For Me Argentina," "Maria," "On My Own," and "When I'm Sixty-four." Titles like "El Choclo," "Kalinka," and "Scarborough Fair" are also part of the selection. Styles covered include blues, ragtime, Latin American dances, and traditional melodies.
Are separate parts provided with the playing score?
Separate parts are available separately under reference CH65109. The playing score allows following all four parts together.
Is this sheet music suitable for an advanced recorder ensemble?
Intended for advanced quartets, this edition distributes the lines among soprano, alto, tenor, and bass to work on collective polyphony.
