Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

Performance Suggestions for Flexible Flute Ensemble Arrangements

Flexible Flute Ensemble Arrangements (for 2, 3, 4, or more) collections available:

  1. American Patriotic Music
  2. Christmas & Hanukah Songs, Volume 1
  3. Christmas & Hanukah Songs, Volume 2
  4. Classical Music, Volume 1
  5. Classical Music, Volume 2
  6. International Music, Volume 1 – Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Latin America, and North America
  7. International Music, Volume 2 – France, Italy, Russia, the British Isles and more
  8. Irish Music
  9. Jewish Music
  10. Sacred Music – Hymns

Each collection includes 12-17 individual songs.  Scroll down for a list of music included with each collection.

Design Your Own Arrangement with Repeats:

These are designed for ensembles to make their own arrangement out of the 5 parts that are included with each collection. Most of the arrangements are fairly short, so you should plan to repeat the song at least 3 times, varying the instrumentation each time.  If the ensemble is large, you could start with one on a part and then start adding players and parts.  When I perform these with groups, I typically start with 2 parts on the first time through, 3 parts on the second time through, and all parts on the third time through

  1. First Time: Flute 1 (melody) and Flute 2 (harmony)  OR Flute 1 (melody) and Flute 4 (bass line) OR Flute 1 (melody) and Descant (countermelody)
  2. Second Time:  Flute 1, Flute 2, and Flute 4 (bass line) OR Flute 1, Flute 2, and Descant
  3. Third Time:  All parts

Other options: 

In a large group,

  1. You can add a piccolo to the Flute 1 part
  2. You can add a piccolo also to the Flute 2 part
  3. You can add a piccolo to the Descant part

Medleys:

Make melodies by playing several of the pieces one after the other.  With the American Patriotic Music collection, you can play the Armed Forces Songs one after the other and end with Stars and Stripes.

Be creative.

Sing Alongs:

You can also have “sing-alongs” with audiences, school groups or retirement homes with several of the collections (Christmas & Hanukah Vol. 1 & 2 and American Patriotic Music that include lyric sheets.

Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble

ALRY FFM American PatrioticAmerican Patriotic Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more)
arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
Finalist in the 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   more info

Music includes:

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

ALRY FFM Christmas & Hanukah Songs Vol. 1Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), Volume 1
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, Volume 1 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.

The music in Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 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  more info

Music includes:

  1. Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
  2. Joy to the World
  3. Oh Hanukah
  4. Silent Night
  5. I Have a Little Dreidel
  6. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
  7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  8. What Child is This?
  9. Jingle Bells
  10. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
  11. Angels We Have Heard on High
  12. We Wish You a Merry Christmas[/one_third][two_third_last]


ALRY FFM Christmas & Hanukah Songs Vol. 2--borderChristmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), Volume 2
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications 

The songs in Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 2 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.

The music in Christmas & Hanukah Songs for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 2 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. We Three Kings
  2. Good King Wenceslas
  3. Away in a Manger
  4. Deck the Hall
  5. The First Noel
  6. Maoz Tsur (Rock of Ages)
  7. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
  8. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
  9. Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella
  10. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
  11. Sivivon (Spin Dreidel Spin)
  12. O Christmas Tree


ALRY FFM Classical Music Vol. 1Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), Volume 1
arr. by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

The music in Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 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 (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 Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 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  more info

Music includes:

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

ALRY FFM Classical Music Vol. 2Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more), Volume 2
arr. by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

The music in Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 2 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.

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 Classical Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 2 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach
  2. Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky
  3. Triumphal march from Aida by Verdi
  4. Saint Anthony chorale by Haydn
  5. Melody from Surprise Symphony (Symphony No. 94) by Haydn
  6. Morning Mood from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Grieg
  7. Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke
  8. The Elephant from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens
  9. Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms
  10. Blue Danube Waltz by Strauss

ALRY FFM International Music Vol. 1International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2,3,4 or more), Volume 1
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications See Reviews

The music in International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 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. Volume 1 contains music from Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Volume 2 contains music from France, Italy, Russia, the British Isles, and more.

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 International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 1 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. Sakura, Sakura–Japan
  2. Airang—Korea
  3. The Bamboo Flute—China
  4. Waltzing Mathilda–Australia
  5. Botany Bay—Australia
  6. Banana Boat Song—Jamaica
  7. Sloop John B—Bahamas
  8. Guantanamera–Cuba
  9. El Condor Pasa—Peru
  10. La Cumparsita—Uruguay
  11. Cielito Lindo—Mexico
  12. La Bamba—Mexico
  13. She’s Like the Swallow–Canada
  14. Cripple Creek–United States
  15. House of the Rising Sun–United States
  16. Take Me Out to the Ball Game–United States

ALRY FFM International Music Vol. 2International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2,3,4 or more), Volume 2
arr. Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications

The music in International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble Volume 2 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. Volume 1 contains music from Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Volume 2 contains music from France, Italy, Russia, the British Isles, and more.

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 International Music for Flexible Flute Ensemble, Volume 2 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. Sur le Pont d’Avignon – France
  2. Tarantella Napoletana – Italy
  3. Funiculi, Funicula – Italy
  4. Du, Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen – Germany
  5. Finlandia – Finland
  6. Minka, Minka – Russia
  7. Kalinka – Russia
  8. Song of the Volga Boatmen – Russia
  9. All Through the Night – Wales
  10. Morris Dance – England
  11. Scarborough Fair – England
  12. Country Gardens – England
  13. Dublin Bay – Ireland
  14. A Highland Lad, My Love Was Born – Scotland
  15. Auld Lang Syne – Scotland

ALRY FFM Irish MusicIrish 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. 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. Brian Boru’s March
  2. Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)—air
  3. The Irish Washerwoman—jig
  4. The Last Rose of Summer—air
  5. The Lark in the Morning—jig
  6. Give Me Your Hand—air
  7. The Rakes of Mallow—march
  8. The Star of the County Down—waltz
  9. The Maid Who Sold Her Barley–jig
  10. Rosin the Bow—waltz
  11. The Kerry Dance—march
  12. The Minstrel Boy—air
  13. The Wearing of the Green—march
  14. When Irish Eyes are Smiling–waltz

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

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. 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   more info

Music includes:

  1. Havah Nagilah (Let’s Be Happy)–Israel Folk Dance
  2. Hatikvah (The Hope)–Israeli National Anthem
  3. Hinei Mah Tov (How Good It Is)–Traditional Round
  4. Hinei Mah Tov (fast)–Traditional Chassidic Folk Tune
  5. David Melech Yisrael (David, King of Israel)–Traditional Folk Tune
  6. Tum, Balalaika (Play Balalaika)–Yiddish Folk Song
  7. Heveinu Shalom Alechem (We Bring You Peace)–Traditional Hebrew Greeting Song
  8. Zum Galli Galli (We Are Proud to Be Pioneers)–Israeli Song
  9. Ayn Kaylohaynu (There is None Like Our G-d)–Traditional from Hebrew Liturgy
  10. Siman Tov Umazel Tov–(Good sign and good luck)–Traditional Song of Congratulations
  11. Lo Yisa Goi (Nation Shall Not Lift Up Sword Against Nation)–Traditional Folk Tune
  12. Chag Purim (Purim time)–Traditional Folk Song for the Festival of Purim
  13. Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet)–Traditional Folk Song for the Holiday of Passover
  14. Dayeinu (It would be enough)–Traditional Folk Song for the Holiday of Passover
  15. Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King)–Traditional Chassidic Melody for the Sacred Holiday of Yom Kippur (The Day of Antonement)

ALRY FFM Sacred Music - HymnsSacred Music – Hymns for Flexible Flute Ensemble (for 2, 3, 4 or more)
arranged by Phyllis Avidan Louke, pub. ALRY Publications
Honorable Mention in the 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. 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   more info

Music includes:

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