New Publications Available April 2009

from ALRY Publications

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 aspects of the history of Jamestown.   
Level 3

New Publications Available April 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 (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 (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 (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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