Phyllis Louke - Program Notes

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Program Notes

Music for Alto, Bass, or C-Flute and Piano

Blessings & Celebration

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Review
mp3 (Blessings) mp3 (Celebration) (recording by Phyllis Louke at NFA Convention 8/07)

Finalist in 2008 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

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 short cadenza should be played freely, with emotion. The second movement, Celebration, is a joyful syncopated dance tune celebrating a happy occasion such as a wedding. Several sections are marked with an option to take them up an octave, if desired.

Alto flute and concert pitch parts are included. (6:45)

Level 3

Music for Alto, Bass, C-Flute and/or Piccolo and Piano

Castle in the Mist

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Review
mp3 (1. The Journey Home) mp3 (2. Peace in the Kingdom) mp3 (3. Danse and Celebration)

Finalist in 2008 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

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). Movement 1, The Journey Home, finds the knights of the kingdom wearily returning home from their long and arduous quest. Movement 2, Peace in the Kingdom, describes the peace and comfort felt by the people of the kingdom, now that the knights have returned to the castle. Movement 3, Danse and Celebration, describes the celebratory feast in the castle honoring the knights’ return to the castle.

Alto flute and concert pitch parts are included. (13:30)

Level 3

Errata
for music received in April & May 2006, there was an error in page layout of the parts
Page 2 & 3 of the C-flute part are for Alto Flute
Page 2 & 3 of the Alto Flute part are for C-flute
("Alto Flute" or "C-flute" part is marked at the bottom of each page next to the page number)

Music for Alto, Bass or C-Flute and Piano

Christmas Landscapes

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
mp3 (Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella) mp3 (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) mp3 (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly) mp3 (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) (recording by Phyllis Louke 3/08)

Christmas Landscapes is a collection of four beautiful Christmas solos suitable for church, holiday performances and family gatherings that can be played on the alto flute, bass or c-flute. Performance suggestions are given for each Christmas Carol, including marked sections where the octave can be varied for contrast. Each carol has a repeat which contains textural changes in the piano from the first time through.

Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella is a lovely setting of a 17th century French Carol with a lilting melody in 3/8 time. This carol begins with a simple accompaniment to the flute melody followed by a descant. (2:30)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel, a 15th century French Carol, begins with unaccompanied alto flute followed by a flowing piano part and a descant. The piano entrance at measure 96 can be delayed to the last beat of measure 101, if the performers prefer. This arrangement also features a beautiful interlude between verses. (4:00)

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly is a traditional Polish carol in 3/4 time. This beautiful lullaby begins with a simple accompaniment to the flute melody followed by a descant. (2:00)

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a joyful traditional carol that begins with flute melody with a simple accompaniment followed by a descant. (3:30)

Alto flute and concert pitch parts are included. (12:00)

Level 2-3

Music for Alto Flute (or C-Flute) and Piano

Echoes in the Wind—A Native American Soliloquy (for alto flute & piano)

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

mp3 (recording by Phyllis Louke)

Honorable Mention in 2002 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

Commissioned by Sue Blessing, Echoes in the Wind evokes the image of a solitary Native American flutist playing from a mountaintop to the valley below. This piece takes advantage of the beautiful and unique sonority of the alto flute in the upper register. The haunting quality of the alto flute conveys the elusiveness of the wind, as it ebbs and flows through this piece.

Can also be performed on C-Flute. (part included). (6:00)

Level 2

Echoes in the Wind was
inspired by this photograph.

Music for Flute and Piano

Extended Techniques—Solos for Fun

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

Finalist in 2008 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

This book of extended technique solos for flute and piano is a follow-up to the duet book Extended Techniques—Double the Fun. The solos are written so the players can have fun with them even before they’ve mastered the techniques and also can serve as demonstration material for the different types of sounds the flute can make. If a pianist is not available, the solos can be played without accompaniment, or with the 2nd Flute part serving as an accompaniment. Basic explanations are provided with each piece, while more detailed explanations on extended techniques are included in the program notes.

These seven original compositions are written in a variety of styles and meters and utilize various extended techniques, including flutter tonguing, key clicks, harmonics, multiphonics, pitch bends, simultaneous singing & playing, tongue thrust, whistle tones, and experimenting with wind noise.

Each solo is 1:00 to 2:30 with difficulty level from 1+ to 3.

Errata, corrected page 16 of piano part

Solo Titles:

Kangaroo (key clicks, sing & play)

mp3 Five is Fun (flutter tongue, key clicks, practices playing in 5/8 and 6/8 time)

Frog Waltz (harmonics, tongue thrust)

Fright Night (harmonics, pitch bends, whistle tones, wind noise, experiment making spooky sounds on the flute)

Carnival (multiphonics, sing & play)

Bird Song (flutter tonguing, practices 5-tuplet rhythm)

mp3 Catch the Train (multiphonics, pitch bends)

Music for Two Flutes or Multiples

Jewish Liturgical Music for Two Flutes

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

Finalist in 2000 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

This compilation of Jewish Liturgical Music contains music that is a regular part of Friday night and Saturday morning Sabbath Services. The Flute 1 part is the melody, while Flute 2 is the accompaniment/counter melody. Chords are included for each piece, so that a piano or guitar accompaniment can be used with either one or both flute parts. This project is dedicated to Cantor Linda Shivers of Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland, Oregon in thanks for her assistance in choosing the melodies for this book.

Each duet is approximately 2:00 each

Level 2

Errata

The following melodies are included in this collection:

Adon Olam (Lord of the World) Traditional Melody

Yigdal (The Living), Traditional Melody

Ahavat Olam (With Everlasting Love), based on traditional motifs, Eric Mandell

Mogen Ovot (Shield to Our Ancestors), by I. Goldfarb

L’cha Dodi (Let Us Go, My Beloved), by S. Sulzer

Shalom Alechem (Peace Upon You), by S. Goldfarb

Tzadik Katomar (The Righteous Shall Flourish), by L. Lewandowsky

V’Shom’ru (They Shall Observe), by Max Wohlberg

Music for Two Flutes or Multiples

Extended Techniques—Double the Fun

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

Kids are going to love Phyllis Louke's "Extended Techniques--Double the Fun". These duos are easy, totally accessible, and cheerfully go into new and exciting musical zones. Parents and teachers: get ready for enthusiastic new sounds--and be prepared to hear the word "cool" a lot!

Robert Dick

September 2003

Finalist in 2006 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

Suitable for two flutes or ensembles, this book was written to provide an accessible way to learn and practice extended techniques. The duets are written so the players can have fun with them even before the techniques have been mastered. Both Cynthia Stevens and Patricia George provided encouragement and invaluable advice during the writing of this book.

Basic instructions for extended techniques are provided with each duet. Most of the duets are original compositions and are suitable for performance or for demonstration material. These duets are great to use with ensembles.

Each duet is 1:00 to 1:30 with difficulty level from 1+ to 2.

Duet Titles:

*Chopsticks (key clicks)

*Horse Trot (key clicks)

mp3 Have You Ever Seen a Lassie? (multiphonics)

*Carousel (multiphonics)

*Windy (harmonics)

*Growling Bears (flutter tonguing)

mp3 *Telephone (flutter tonguing)

mp3 *The Bagpiper (simultaneous singing and playing)

mp3 *Laughing (pitch bending)

When the Saints Go Marching In (headjoint only)

*Motorcycle Ride (flutter tongue, pitch bends, multiphonics, harmonics)

mp3 Pop Goes the Weasel (flutter tongue, key clicks, sing & play, harmonics, pitch bends)

*original compositions by Phyllis Avidan Louke

Music for Flute Trio

Adon Olam for Flute Trio

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

This Jewish folk song, probably composed in the eleventh century, is a hauntingly beautiful hymn. It consists of ten lines, with the first six lines expressing the Jewish concept of G-d, and the last four lines expressing the faith we have in G-d. This song is one of the traditional songs used to conclude the Jewish Sabbath service in synagogues.

Adon Olam is scored for 3 c-flutes. (1:45)

Level 2

Music for Flute Trio

Havah Nagilah for Flute Trio

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

Havah Nagilah is a Jewish folk song that is played at joyous occasions such as Jewish weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs (a Jewish boy or girl’s coming of age ceremony). The guests at these celebrations dance the “hora” to this song. The hora is a circle dance that usually starts out fairly slow, gradually getting faster and faster with each repeat until it ends (usually when the dancers are too tired to go any faster!) This arrangement is meant to evoke the mood of a celebration and begins almost ponderously. Each repeat of the melody adds more excitement as the song gets faster and faster, finally climaxing with an exciting embellishment of the melody.

Havah Nagilah is scored for three flutes. Bass flute can be used on Part 3 (3:00)

Level 3

Music for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

Suite Butterfly for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Review

mp3 (Caterpillar) mp3 (Chrysalis) mp3 (Butterfly)

(recordings by National Flute Choir on High Altitude CD)

Suite Butterfly was written for and dedicated to the composer’s children, Marissa and Jeremy, and was inspired by Jeremy’s first grade science study of the butterfly’s life cycle. Each movement is represents a different stage in the life of a butterfly.

Movement one (Caterpillar) begins with a sunrise on a spring morning with the caterpillar’s efforts to hatch from its egg. It struggles, then rests, struggles, then rests. The bass flute finally heralds the success of the caterpillar’s escape with a joyful theme expressing the caterpillar’s first venturing into the outside world. The caterpillar’s joy intensifies with a lighter theme as it finds delight in its explorations, finally slowing as the time nears for the caterpillar to enter its next stage of development.

Movement two (Chrysalis) begins with an ominous feel as the caterpillar begins to spin its cocoon. The mood is very dark, as it is inside a cocoon, and is reminiscent of a dreary, windy day. Throughout most of the movement there is a constant chromatic triplet pattern as the caterpillar spins its cocoon. The spinning slows and finally stops, as the chrysalis is complete.

Movement three (Butterfly) is in 6/8 time and begins with the attempts of the butterfly to flutter its wings and break free of the chrysalis. The butterfly grows stronger with each attempt as it flutters its wings longer and harder. Success is finally achieved as the butterfly takes flight and soars with a theme reminiscent of Renaissance music.

Scored for 4 flutes with opt. alto & bass flutes doubling the 4th part, and opt. picc (7:00)

Optional parts now available for FREE download: contrabass flute

Level 3

Errata

Music for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

Hanukah Suite for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

Suite of four separate Hanukah songs that can be performed together or separately:

Maoz Tsur, or Rock of Ages, is a hymn-like melody.

Hanukah is a quick and lively melody

Mi Y’Malel (Who Can Retell) consists of a lively chorus in a major key, while the verse is modal, performed in a sostenuto style.

On Hanukah is a pleasant march.

Scored for 4 flutes. Optional Alto Flute parts are included for Parts 3 & 4 and Bass Flute can be used on Part 4, if desired. In addition, for larger groups, piccolo may be added on Parts 1 & 2, where indicated. (10:00)

Optional parts now available for FREE download: contrabass flute

Level 3

Errata

Music for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

Simple Gifts

arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

mp3 (recording by Woodbridge Flute Choir on the CD Woodbridge Suite)

Simple Gifts is an arrangement of a well-known folk song used by a religious sect called the Shakers. This piece is comprised of a series of variations on this famous tune, starting with a “simple” setting, continuing to a variation with chromatic accompaniment, an “ethereal” variation, a march-like variation with a rousing piccolo counter melody, finishing with a beautiful chorale section.

This piece may be performed either with a Flute Quartet, or with a Flute Choir. If played with only four players, the sections marked “piccolo” in the march variation (in Flute 1 & Flute 2 parts, starting at letter D) should be played on flute, since there isn’t ample time to switch instruments. When played with a Flute Choir, the Alto Flute & Bass Flute parts enhance the harmonic structure of the piece and add depth to the arrangement. The arrangement works well with either one or both of these optional voices added.

Simple Gifts is scored for four c-flutes, (opt. piccolo, alto flute and bass flute) (5:20)

Optional parts now available for FREE download: contrabass flute

Level 3 to 3+

Music for Flute Quartet or Flute Choir

The Planets

by Gustav Holst, arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. Falls House Press See Reviews

mp3 (Mars*) mp3 (Venus** ) mp3 (Mercury**) mp3 ( Jupiter**) mp3 (Saturn*) mp3 (Uranus*) mp3 (Neptune*)
(Recordings by *Rose City Flute Choir and **Portland Flute Quartet 10/04)

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 player’s and a listener’s prospective! Thanks for this great addition to the flute choir literature!!

Sharyn Byer

April 2005

British composer, Gustav Holst (1874-1934), was well-known for his choral, band and orchestral music, but The Planets, composed between 1914-1916, established his international reputation and remains a standard in the orchestral repertoire to this day. The work is divided into seven movements, each describing the astrological and mystical qualities of a different planet.

This arrangement, containing all of the seven movements, is an abbreviated version of The Planets—the 60 minute length of the original piece 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.

Scored for four flutes with optional alto, bass and contrabass flute parts, this arrangement may be performed in its entirety by ensembles as small as four c-flutes, as well as by larger ensembles with access to alto, bass and contrabass flutes.

Movement 5, Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age: In measures 362 & 366 Animato sections are almost twice as fast as the preceding tempo. Accented off-beats in Flute 3 are mostly played by chimes in the orchestral version, so the accents should be played percussively for best effect.

Movement 6, Uranus, the Magician: In measure 406, the sixteenth notes in Flutes 1 & 2 should be played very percussively—in the orchestral version, these notes are played energetically by the timpani.

The Planets is scored for four c-flutes, (opt. alto, bass and contrabass flute) (20:35)

Level 3 to 3+

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

American Patriotic Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more)

arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

Finalist in 2004 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

The music in American Patriotic Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble was arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide a successful ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities (Flute Descant is included for more advanced players), as well as student ensembles, and lend themselves to “sing-alongs” with the audience. A lyric sheet, suitable for duplication, is included.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet—use Flute 1 (melody) & Flute 2

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

The music in American Patriotic Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble is effective with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part. With larger groups, a piccolo may be added to Flute 1 and/or Flute Descant, if desired. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. Flute Descant is included for more advanced players. More advanced groups can perform these pieces successfully with minimal rehearsal time.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Music includes:

The Star Spangled Banner
My Country ‘Tis of Thee (America)
Battle Hymn of the Republic
America the Beautiful
Yankee Doodle
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
You’re a Grand Old Flag
I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy
Anchors Aweigh (U.S. Navy Song)
The Marine’s Hymn (U.S. Marine Corps Song)
Off We Go, Into the Wild Blue Yonder (U.S. Air Force Song)
The Caissons Go Rolling Along (U.S. Army Song)
Stars & Stripes Forever (Official March of the United States)

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more)

arr. by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

The music in Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble was arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide an successful ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. A Flute Descant part is included for more advanced players.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet—use Flute 1 & Flute 2 (they alternate on the melody)

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

The music in Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble is effective with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. Flute Descant is included for more advanced players. More advanced groups can perform these pieces successfully with minimal rehearsal time.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Errata

Music includes:

Sonatina by Beethoven
Theme from “Symphony No. 85” by Haydn
Bourree from “Water Music” by Handel
Menuet by Bach
Largo from the “New World Symphony” by Dvorak
Hopak by Moussorgsky
Spring from “The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi
Russian Sailor’s Dance by Gliere
Theme from “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky
Gavotte by Gossec
Ode to Joy from “Symphony No. 9” by Beethoven
In the Hall of the Mountain King from “Peer Gynt” by Grieg

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more)

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

featured on the Woodbridge Flute Choir recording A Silver Christmas

The songs in Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble were arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide an effective ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities (Flute Descant is included for more advanced players) and student ensembles, and lend themselves to “sing-alongs” with the audience. A lyric sheet, suitable for duplication, is included.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet--use Flute 1 (melody) & Flute 2

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble work well with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Errata

Music includes:

Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
Joy to the World
Oh Hanukah
Silent Night
I Have a Little Dreidel
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What Child is This?
Jingle Bells
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Angels We Have Heard on High
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Irish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2,3,4 or more)

arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

The music in Irish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble was arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide a successful ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. Flute Descant is included for more advanced players.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet—use Flute 1 (melody) & Flute 2

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

The music in Irish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble is effective with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part. With larger groups, a piccolo may be added to Flute 1 and/or Flute Descant, if desired. More advanced groups can perform these pieces successfully with minimal rehearsal time.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Music includes:

Brian Boru’s March
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)—air
The Irish Washerwoman—jig
The Last Rose of Summer—air
The Lark in the Morning—jig
Give Me Your Hand—air
The Rakes of Mallow—march
The Star of the County Down—waltz
The Maid Who Sold Her Barley--jig
Rosin the Bow—waltz
The Kerry Dance—march
The Minstrel Boy—air
The Wearing of the Green—march
When Irish Eyes are Smiling--waltz

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Jewish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2,3,4 or more)
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications (NEW for 2007)

The music in Jewish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble was arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide a successful ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. Flute Descant is included for more advanced players. In addition, chord symbols are included to provide even more performance combinations by adding guitar or piano.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet—use Flute 1 (melody) & Flute 2

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

The music in Jewish Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble is effective with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part. With larger groups, a piccolo may be added to Flute 1 and/or Flute Descant, if desired. More advanced groups can perform these pieces successfully with minimal rehearsal time.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Errata

Music includes:

1. Havah Nagilah (Let's Be Happy)--Israel Folk Dance

Also can be translated "Come let us rejoice and be glad". Song and dance are called for

on joyous occasions. This song has become one of the most popular songs of the folk

repertoire.

2. Hatikvah (The Hope)--Israeli National Anthem

In 1897 Hatikvah became the Zionist National Anthem. it is now the national anthem of

the State of Israel. The song says: So long as still within the inmost heart a Jewish

spirit sings, so long as the eye looks eastward, gazing toward Zion, our hope is not

lost--that hope of two thousand years, to be a free people in our land, the land of Zion

and Jerusalem.

3. Hinei Mah Tov (How Good It Is)--Traditional Round

4. Hinei Mah Tov (fast)--Traditional Chassidic Folk Tune

The words for this song come from Psalm 133, written by King David: Behold how good

and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together. The first version of this song is

traditionally played as a round, while the second version is a more upbeat dance tune.

5. David Melech Yisrael (David, King of Israel)--Traditional Folk Tune

A traditional folk tune that proclaims that David, King of Israel, lives forever!

6. Tum, Balalaika (Play Balalaika)--Yiddish Folk Song

This is a Yiddish folk song in popular riddle form. Before proposing, a young man

questions his bride’s wisdom. He calls to the Balalaika (a guitar-like instrument

popular in Eastern Europe and Russia) to play and add to the merriment of

the occasion.

7. Heveinu Shalom Alechem (We Bring You Peace)--Traditional Hebrew Greeting Song

This song is a song of welcome.

8. Zum Galli Galli (We Are Proud to Be Pioneers)--Israeli Song

The pioneers of modern Israel felt that working the land enhanced their lives and in

turn, the pioneers added dignity to labor. Zum Galli has no specific meaning—it is

similar to “la la la”. The translation of the lyrics is “The pioneers work the land”.

9. Ayn Kaylohaynu (There is None Like Our G-d)--Traditional from Hebrew Liturgy

This song is generally used for the closing of the Sabbath Service and was composed

around the eighth century.

10. Siman Tov Umazel Tov--(Good sign and good luck)--Traditional Song of Congratulations

This song is sung following a joyous occasion such as a wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

The joyous message of ‘good luck’ is generally accompanied by loud clapping. “A good

sign, good luck. May Providence smile upon you and may good luck and good fortune

be yours.”

11. Lo Yisa Goi (Nation Shall Not Lift Up Sword Against Nation)--Traditional Folk Tune

The words to this song come from Isaiah: Nation shall not lift up sword against nation;

neither shall they learn war any more.

12. Chag Purim (Purim time)--Traditional Folk Song for the Festival of Purim

Purim is a festive holiday for the Jewish people. There are masks, noisemakers

(groggers), songs and dances. Let us make noise with the groggers.”

13. Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet)--Traditional Folk Song for the Holiday of Passover

Elijah the prophet has been associated with the messianic hopes of the Jewish people.

This song is sung at the conclusion of the Sabbath and during the Passover Seder to

express the desire that the spirit of love, peace and freedom will be possible for all

people.

14. Dayeinu (It would be enough)--Traditional Folk Song for the Holiday of Passover

Traditionally sung during the Passover Seder, this song reminds us of the wonderful

gifts God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their journey from slavery to

freedom. “However, if God had done just one of them, it would have been enough.”

This song is not limited solely to Passover. We praise God and proclaim that if HE had

performed only the act of taking us out of Egypt, it would have been enough for us.

15. Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King)--Traditional Chassidic Melody for the Sacred Holiday of Yom Kippur (The Day of Antonement)

This prayer is a central part of the High Holy Days liturgy. “Our father, our King, be

gracious unto us and answer us, for we are wanting in good deeds. Treat us with

kindess and charity and redeem us.” Avinu Malkeinu dates from between the 2nd and

6th centuries.

More information about Jewish holidays and festivals:

PASSOVER

This holiday celebrates and retells the story of the Israelites’ release from Egyptian bondage. In attempts to convince the Pharaoh (ruler) of Egypt to free the Jewish people, God inflicted plagues upon Egypt. Before the last plague (the slaying of the first born) was cast upon Egypt, the Israelites were instructed to mark the doors of their houses with lamb’s blood, so the angel of death would “pass over” their homes.

The story of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt is retold during the Seder (which means “order”). Matza (a flat bread) is eaten during the Seder (and during the entire eight days of Passover) as a reminder that the Israelites left Egypt in such haste that there was no time to allow their bread to rise.

PURIM:

Purim is a celebration of victory over the tyranny of the wicked Haman and his anti-semitism. On Purim, the Jewish people listen to the retelling of the story in the Book of Esther (called The Megillah). Whenever Haman's name is mentioned everyone is encouraged to blot out his name by making lots of noise. The grogger (noisemaker) is used for this purpose.

The hallmarks of this festival are carnivals and costume wearing. The traditional food served during this celebration is Hamentashen (a triangle-shaped pastry filled with poppy seeds or fruit). The triangular shape is symbolic of the three-cornered hat worn by Haman. During this festival it is also customary to send gifts of food to friends and give aid to the poor.

YOM KIPPUR

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most sacred of the Jewish holidays, the "Sabbath of Sabbaths." By Yom Kippur the 40 days of repentance, that begin with the first of Elul, have passed. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), G-d has judged most of mankind and has recorded his judgment in the Book of Life. On Yom Kippur the Book of Life is closed and sealed. Those that have repented for their sins are granted a good and happy New Year.

Since Yom Kippur is the day to ask forgiveness for promises broken to G-d, the day before is reserved for asking forgiveness for broken promises between people, as G-d cannot forgive broken promises between people. Yom Kippur is a day of "NOT" doing. The is no blowing of the Shofar and Jews may not eat or drink, as fasting is the rule. It is believed that to fast on Yom Kippur is to emulate the angels in heaven, as they do not eat, drink, or wash.

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Sacred Music - Hymns for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 players or more)

arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

Honorable Mention in 2008 NFA Newly Published Music Competition

The music in Sacred Music - Hymns for Flexible Flute Ensemble was arranged specifically to provide maximum flexibility in the number of parts required to provide a successful ensemble experience and an effective performance. These arrangements work well for ensembles of mixed abilities, as well as student ensembles. Flute Descant is included for more advanced players. A song sheet with two verses of each hymn is included. For additional verses, click here.

These arrangements can be performed as a

Duet—use Flute 1 (melody) & Flute 2

Trio—use Flute 1, Flute 2, & Flute 4

Quartet—use Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3 & Flute 4

Flute Choir—use Flute 1, 2, 3, 4, Alto Flute and/or Bass Flute

Flute Descant can be added to any of the above combinations.

The music in Sacred Music - Hymns for Flexible Flute Ensemble is effective with multiple players on each part, as well as with only one on each part. With larger groups, a piccolo may be added to Flute 1 and/or Flute Descant, if desired. More advanced groups can perform these pieces successfully with minimal rehearsal time.

Each piece approximately 1:30

Level 2 to 3

Music includes:

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Hymn Tune: Coronation)
As With Gladness Men of Old (Hymn Tune: Dix)
Christ for the World We Sing (Hymn Tune: Moscow)
The Church’s One Foundation (Hymn Tune: Aurelia)
Faith of Our Fathers (Hymn Tune: St. Catherine)
Glorious Things if Thee Are Spoken (Hymn Tune: Austria)
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God (Hymn Tune: Grand Isle)
In the Garden (Hymn Tune: In the Garden)
Lead On, O King Eternal (Hymn Tune: Lancashire)
Let All Things Now Living (Hymn Tune: Ash Grove)
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hymn Tune: Hyfrydol)
A Mighty Fortress by Martin Luther (Hymn Tune: Ein feste Burg)
O God Our Help in Ages Past (Hymn Tune: St. Anne)
Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart (Hymn Tune: Marion)
There is a Green Hill Far Away (Hymn Tune: Horsley)
When Morning Gilds the Skies (Hymn Tune: Laudes Domini)
Ye Watcher and Ye Holy Ones (Hymn Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen)

Alternate Hymns for the Hymn Tunes Above:

Coronation:

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Welcome, Thou Victor in the Strife

Dix:

Blessed Savior, Thee I Love

Chief of Sinners

Come, Divine Interpreter

For the Beauty of the Earth

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord

Lord, Thy Children Guide and Keep

O Give Thanks to Him Who Made

Rebels, Who Had Dared to Show

Moscow:

Christ for the World We Sing

Aurelia:

Another Year is Dawning

The Church’s One Foundation

God is My Strong Salvation

In Days of Old On Sinai

In Time of Tribulation

Live Out Thy Life Within Me

My Light and My Salvation

O Father, All Creating

O Father, You are Sovereign

O God, Thou Art the Father

O Living Bread from Heaven

Remember Christ, Our Savior

The Son of Consolation

There Where the Judges Gather

This Night, O Lord, We Bless Thee

St. Catherine:

Faith of Our Brothers

Faith of Our Fathers

Forth From the Dark and Stormy Sky

Give Me, O Lord, Right Views of Thee

God of the Earth, the Sky, the Sea!

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Dwelling Place

O Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear

Our Earth We Now Lament to See

See Sinners, in the Gospel Glass

Austria:

Earth, With All Thy Thousand Voices

Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken

Heaven is Here, Where Hymns of Gladness

Not Alone for Mighty Empire

Raise the Psalm

Sing a New Song to Jehovah

Zion’s King Shall Reign Victorious

Grand Isle:

I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

In the Garden:

In the Garden

Lancashire:

The Day of Resurrection

An Endless Line of Splendor

Go Forward, Christian Soldier

Go Make of All Disciples

From Ocean Unto Ocean

Lead On, O King Eternal

O Day of Light and Gladness

Ash Grove

Let All Things Now Living

The Master Hath Come

On This Night, Most Holy

Hyfrydol:

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Blest the Man That Fears Jehovah

Call Jehovah Thy Salvation

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

God, the Spirit, Guide and Guardian

Hearts to Heaven and Voices Raise

Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

In Thy Heritage The Heathen

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners

Lord, Thy Glory Fills the Heaven

Ein feste Burg:

A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Rejoice Today With One Accord

A Safe Stronghold Our God is Still

We Bless the Triune God of Might

St. Anne:

Hail Father, Son and Spirit Great

O Lord and Master of Us All

Lord, As to Thy Dear Cross We Flee

The Lord Who Has Remembered Us

Lovers of Pleasure More Than God

O God, Our Words Cannot Express

O God, the Help of All Thy Saints

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Marion:

O Seek the Lord in Prayer

Rejoice Ye Pure in