Christmas is the season of giving, and any flute player would be thrilled to receive these wonderful books. They’re gifts that will be enjoyed all year long and beyond!
Tilmann Dehnhard: 16 Miniatures for Flute and Piano
Here are sixteen jazz gems which have been pitched initially at the developing player but can be appreciated by anyone who loves this genre. The accompaniments are of a moderate difficulty too which will obviously be very useful. Ranging from the simplicity of Helium Dream to the more upbeat and rhythmic Do Your Dance, there is something here for everyone! Difficulty Guide: 3-6
Amanda Fox: Destiny for Flute and Piano
If you love a good tune, look no further than this stunner from Amanda Jane Fox. As she is a very good flute player herself she really knows how to make everything work, and so this glorious melody and it’s soaring phrases are simply wonderful to play. This is easy listening at it’s best and wows audiences instantly. A winner! Difficulty Guide: 7
Gary Schocker: Three Dances for Two Flutes and Piano
These three dances are perfect for good players who want to really enjoy themselves. Easy Going is a playful dialogue between the flutes, Moody is more reflective and Coffee Nerves is simply exhilarating. Each one would stand alone and the faster movements are ideal encore material. How much fun can you have playing the flute with friends? A huge amount if you chose books like this! Difficulty Guide: 8-9
Michael Isaacson: November Song for Piccolo and Piano
This wistful piece by Michael Isaacson is great for those getting started on the piccolo as it’s written in the lower two octaves and will really develop tone control. It’s also a fabulous tune which anyone can play and everyone will love! Difficulty Guide: 5
Faure arranged Elisabeth Parry and John Alley: Après un Rêve – 12 Melodies for Alto Flute and Piano
These sumptuous gems are ideally suited to the warmer colours of the alto flute. Faure could certainly pen a melody and so there’s plenty of choice. Especially wonderful are Lydia with it’s expressive shaping of the phrase, the running semiquavers in Notre Amour and the darkness of Automne. Après un Rêve is extra special. This is a great book – don’t miss it! Difficulty Guide: 6-7
