New Publications Available April 2010

from ALRY Publications

Music for Flute Choir:
Oh, the Places We'll See! by Phyllis Avidan Louke 
Dedicated to The Metropolitan Flute Festival Orchestra of the New England Conservatory (Boston) and The Florida Flute Orchestra, Paige Long, Director; and Flutes Ad Libitum (Dijon, France), Martine Charlot, Director.  This piece commemorates concert tours of the Metropolitan Flute Orchestra to France and Ireland, as well as pays homage to its roots in Boston.    The three movements in this work contain both public domain and original melodies.    Level 3   (13:30)

Music for Alto Flute (or C-Flute) and Piano:
As the Clouds Parted by Phyllis Avidan Louke
Commissioned by Mary Novak Sand, As the Clouds Parted is a series of five character sketches for alto flute and piano.  Also suitable for performance on concert flute, parts for both alto flute and concert flute are included.   The title As the Clouds Parted is a metaphor for happiness—when the clouds part, the sun comes out.  The music in this suite is tied together with a theme of happiness.   Movements are Romance, Gallop, Lullaby, Scherzo and Finale.  Level 3+ (10:00)

New Publications for 2009

from Fabulous Flute Music Company

Teaching Materials:
Flute 101:  Mastering the Basics is a new flute method by Phyllis Avidan Louke and Patricia George.  The book offers many pedagogical ideas to enrich the technical, creative and musical development of beginning flutists.   The book may also be used as a phrasing guide for advanced players.  The Teacher's Guide at the beginning of the method explains the pedagogical approach used in the book and includes practicing and phrasing tips.  Flute 101:  Mastering the Basics is perfect for use in the private studio, university studio and woodwinds methods classes.

The Best Scale Book Ever, written by Patricia George and Phyllis Avidan Louke, fulfills the teacher's and performer's "want list" or "dream list" of scale studies.  Besides the scales, there is a chapter on "what to do with the notes" once you have learned them.  Also included are Practice Guides with hundreds of rhythms and articulations patterns to practice any group of six or eight notes. 

from ALRY Publications

Music for Alto Flute (or C-Flute) and Piano:
Big Sky by Phyllis Avidan Louke
Commissioned by Margaret Schuberg, flute professor at The University of Montana-Missoula, Big Sky depicts the scenery, wildlife and lifestyle of Montana.   Big Sky is a programmatic work in four movements, Big Sky, Riding the Range, Cry of the Eagle, and Whitewater on the Blackfoot, written for alto flute and piano.  Also suitable for performance on concert flute, both alto flute and c-flute parts are included.  (9:30)  Level 3+

Music for Flute Choir:
A New Beginning by Phyllis Avidan Louke  mp3 (recording by Rose City Flute Choir 5/08)
Commissioned by The Hampton Roads Flute Choir to commemorate the 400^th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, this programmatic piece is written in one movement and is comprised of several continuous sections descriptive of the history of Jamestown.   The opening reflects the wonder the settlers must have felt at seeing the beauty of the New World.  (5:30)
Level 3

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble:
International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 (for 2, 3, 4 or more), arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke
The newest in the Flexible Flute Ensemble series of collections arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke contains arrangements of 16 international songs.  Volume 1 features music of Asia, Australia, Caribbean Islands, Latin America, and North America, and includes favorites such as Sakura, Waltzing Mathilda, Sloop John B, Guantanamera, El Condor Pasa, Cielito Lindo, La Bamba, and Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
Level 2 to 3

New Publications for 2008

from ALRY Publications

Music for Alto Flute (or Bass or C-Flute) and Piano:
Christmas Landscapes by Phyllis Avidan Louke
Four beautiful Christmas solos are arranged for alto flute (or bass or c-flute) and piano:  Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; and Hark!  The Herald Angels Sing.  Performance suggestions are given for each Christmas Carol, including marked sections where the octave can be varied for contrast. 
Level 2-3

Music for Flute Choir:
Temple of Heaven by Phyllis Avidan Louke
The piece is written using various forms of the pentatonic scale and its modes and is descriptive of a series of four temples built in Beijing:  the Temple of Heaven in the south, the Temple of Earth in the north, the Temple of the Sun in the east and the Temple of the Moon in the west. 
Level 3

Flute Fiesta by Phyllis Avidan Louke
Written in the style of a Spanish March or pasodoble, Flute Fiesta is based on the type of music played at Spanish bullfights.  Flute Fiesta’s Spanish flair makes it well-suited as an opening or closing piece for programs.  The bravura piccolo part provides florid countermelody and embellishment in several sections of the piece. 
Level 3

Ringing in Christmas arr. by Phyllis Avidan Louke  

This piece is a medley of Christmas songs about bells, and includes the following:  Ding Dong Merrily on High, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Carol of the Bells, and Jingle Bells.  These four Christmas favorites are united together with a bell-like interlude.  In this arrangement, all the parts have a turn at playing the melody. 

Level 3

New Publications for 2007

from ALRY Publications

Music for Flute Choir:
As Eagles Flew by Phyllis Avidan Louke
As Eagles Flew is a programmatic piece written in memory of my friend, Bob Clew who passed away in the Fall of 2004.  This piece seeks to capture Bob’s life as an aerospace engineer, his kind and gentle side (and his impish side), as well as his Irish heritage. 
Level 3

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble:
Jewish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke
The latest in the Flexible Flute Ensemble series of collections arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke contains arrangements of 15 Jewish songs.
Level 2 to 3

Music for Bass Flute (or Alto Flute or C-Flute) and Piano:
Blessings & Celebration
by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
Blessings & Celebration is a programmatic work in two movements written for bass flute and piano, but is suitable for performance on alto flute (separate part is included) or concert flute.  The first movement, Blessings, is expressive, beautiful and heart-felt, like a blessing or a prayer.  The second movement, Celebration, is a joyful syncopated dance tune celebrating a happy occasion such as a wedding.  Alto flute and concert pitch parts are included. 
Level 3 

New Publications for 2006

from ALRY Publications

Music for Flute and Piano:
Extended Techniques—Solos for Fun
by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
Fun melodic solos that utilize and help teach extended techniques can be performed with or without piano accompaniment, or with 2nd flute accompaniment (part included)
Level 1+ to 3

Music for Alto Flute (or Bass Flute or C-Flute) and Piano:
Castle in the Mist
by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
Commissioned by Sue Blessing for alto flute and piano, Castles in the Mist is reminiscent of the Renaissance period, of lords and ladies, and knights in armor. This piece may be used to showcase different members of the flute family on each of its three movements (alto, bass, c-flute and/or piccolo), or may be performed solely on alto flute or concert flute (both parts and performance suggestions are included). The movement titles are The Journey Home, Peace in the Kingdom, Danse and Celebration.
Level 3

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble:
Sacred Music - Hymns for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more),
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
The newest in the Flexible Flute Ensemble series of arrangements by Phyllis Avidan Louke contains 17 Christian hymns.
Level 2 to 3

New Publications for 2005

from ALRY Publications

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble:
Irish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke
The latest in the Flexible Flute Ensemble series of collections arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke contains arrangements of 14 Irish songs.
Level 2 to 3

from Falls House Press

Music for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir:
The Planets by Gustav Holst, arr. by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. Falls House Press
This arrangement, containing all of the seven movements, is an abbreviated version of The Planets—the 60 minute original has been reduced to approximately 20 minutes. All of the major themes appear in a form designed to be accessible to both small and large flute ensembles of intermediate through advanced level.
Level 3 to 3+

Columbia Flute Choir read through The Planets last night. We loved it! It really captures the essence of the work and is very approachable from a players and a listener’s prospective! Thanks for this great addition to the flute choir literature!!

Sharyn Byer
April 2005

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