Note: These compositions are published primarily for the G min. scale. However, many of the pieces for solo flute may be performed on flutes of different "basic tuning".
(a) -- Recorded on ECHOES & BOUNDARIES
(b) -- Recorded on a new CD to be released by AZICA RECORDS
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Marilyn Bliss -- Gr. 1, 2 -- PHANTOM BREEZE, (from, WIND SONGS) The "Phantoms" refer to the notes E and G#, not usually in the traditional scale of the g-min. flute; melodic expression is borne by the wind as the spirit, communicating through its natural channel, the flute. (Gr. 1 -- IT WAS THE WIND, see, FLUTE & VOICE) |
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Barton Cummings -- Gr. 3, 4 -- NEW IMAGES Four movements; melodicisms are contrasted with lively articulated sections and those of rubato and cadenza-styled elements; recommended also for performance on the modern flute. |
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Ray Friendly -- Gr. 1, 2 -- PRELUDE TO SILENCE Inspired by the composer’s sung-recitation of the 23rd Psalm; meditative, reflective, in the form of a soliloquy; appropriate for performance in secular or religious settings. (See: Boehm Flute) |
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SantaFe Galloway -- Gr. 1, 2 - NIGHT CHANTS Three movements; considerable freedom in expressing traditional phrase elements; the composer’s memorable childhood impressions of the Four Corner’s region are recalled in sights and sounds of the Pueblos and reservations. |
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James J. Pellerite -- Gr. 1, 2 - PORTRAYALS Canto 3’ -- A Likeness of Telemann 2’20" – Theme & Variance 3’30" The Cricket’s Charge 2’ – Preludio 1’40" Adaptations of etudes from literature for modern flute; considerable contrast in melodic elements; instructional text is presented for each piece to offer assistance in the study of the Native flute’s techniques. |
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Randall Snyder -- Gr. 1, 2 - PRISM Five movements as a suite of moods; may be programmed separately; distinctive impressions in contrasting styles result in a selected array of recital pieces; slow movements encourage some freedom in interpretation, bridging the gap between pentatonic and diatonic structures; (see: Boehm Flute) |
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John Thow -- Gr. 1, 2 - THREE ECHOES Three short movements as vehicles for expressiveness, with contrasts of techniques, tremolos and some elements of repeated articulations; attractive phrase elements based on musical memories and images of Indian styles. |
Kazuo Tokito -- Gr. 2, 3 – TWO CANDLES
(In preparation)
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Mary Jeanne Van Appledorn -- Gr. 3 - NATIVE AMERICAN MOSAIC A contemporary flavor has been created with cadenza-type structures and chromatic ornaments; much freedom in expression; recommended also for performance on the modern flute. |
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John White -- Gr. 3, 4 - PALINDROMES Four movements with virtuosic sections of excitement; composed as a set of variations on a theme; contrasting playful, melodic phrases, with expression of somberness; recommended also for performance on the modern flute. |
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David Yeagley -- Gr. 2, to 5 - AWAKENING Ten Etudes, or recital solos, may be performed separately; composer is Native American (Comanche); movements possess considerable contrasting expression; expressively moving romanticisms, and phrases of intense virtuosity; all technical and musical aspects of Native flute performance are to be studied in detail; recommended also for performance on the modern flute. |
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David Yeagley – Gr. 3 to 5 - SONATA nr.1 Four movements; each reflects the technical materials and use of harmonic and rhythmic elements presented in the Ten Etudes (AWAKENING); a broad range of melodicisms in rhythmically intricate patterns; recommended also for performance on the modern flute. |
