Recorder Arrangements & Original
Compositions by Glyn Marillier
242 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick, Victoria 3056, Australia; Email
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Recorder arrangements
- Pieces marked with an asterisk (*) are suitable for performance
with several players per part.
- Always feel free to order the number of part copies to suit
your own needs.
- All scores and parts are printed on 110 gsm paper for longer
wear.
- Further arrangements (e.g. of the C.P.E. Bach sonata for oboe,
clarinet and bassoon or of Josquin's Allegez moy for
strings) can be provided at fairly short notice. Please ask.
WWM. A1 Arcadelt, O felici occhi miei*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $6.50, extra parts $1.00
A meltingly beautiful madrigal that can be managed with ease by
relative beginers.
WWM. A2 J.S. Bach, Aria Wenn Sorgen from the 3rd
Cantata
SA recorders, violin, and continuo
score + 3 parts $11.50
Moderate recorder parts. Violin must be good.
WWM. A3 J.S. Bach, Organ trio in D minor
ATB recorders
score + 3 parts $8.50
A long, intricate, beautiful piece of counterpoint requiring
skill and concentration.
WWM. A4 J.S. Bach, Chorale Dir dir Jehova*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $5.00, extra parts $1.50
Bach's favourite pieces - more French dance than
chorale.
WWM. A5 Bach-Gounod, Prelude 1 Ave Maria*
sAB soloists with SATB recorder orchestra and piano or
harpsichord
score + 12 parts $20.50, extra parts $1.50
Easy ripieni, moderate soli. In a word: lush.
WWM. A6 Beginners' Quartets*
SATB arrangements of short Renaissance works by Isaac,
Verdonk, Palestrina and Sermisy.
score + 4 parts $10.00, extra parts $1.50
Very manageable and pleasing music.
WWM. A7 C.P.E. Bach, 4th Wurtemburg Sonata
ATB recorders.
score + 3 parts $19.00
Including a gem of a wistful fuge.
WWM. A8 Desportes, Douce Liberté
Desirée*
SSATTB recorders
score + 6 parts $7.50, extra parts 1.00
Suave French chanson of very moderate
difficulty.
WWM. A9 Fantasia In Favorem Quartae*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $11.50, extra parts $1.50
Early Baroque fantasia in the Stile Antico from
Athanasius Kircher's Musurgia Universalis of
1650.
WWM. A10Gombert In Josquinium*
A(S)TTTBGtBass in C
score + 7 parts $14.50, extra parts $1.50
Motet in homage to Josquin. Sombre colours. Moderately hard
with a long cantus in Tenor 3
WWM. A11 Handel, Fugue in B flat
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $8.50, extra parts $1.50
Wide ranges and the odd rapid passage make this piece fairly
challenging.
WWM. A12 Hexachord Fantasia
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $11.50
Another early Baroque fantasia from Athanasius Kircher's
Musurgia Universalis of 165 but in the Stile Moderno.
Very demanding indeed.
WWM. A13 In Festo Sancti Iidephonsi*
SSAT and SATB polychoral motet c. 1600 AD
score + 8 parts, extra parts $1.00, coro 1 and II scores $1.50
Moderate demands, impressive effect.
WWM. A14 Josquin des Prez Allegez moy*
A(S) T(A) T(A) T(B) B B recorder ensemble
score + 10 parts $10.00, extra parts $1.00
Luscious 6 part chanson by a master
polyphonist.
WWM. A15 Naidi Regina Caeli*
Three SATB recorder choirs
score + 12 parts $20.50, extra parts $1.00, choir parts $1.50
Majestic, mainly chordal polychoral music on a grand scale. Not
so difficult.
WWM. A16 Vasquez, Four cancions*
SATB recorders score + 4 parts $11.50, extra parts
$1.50
Four varied secular vocal works, some with typical Spanish
cross-rhythms. Moderately difficult.
Additional arrangements by Glyn Marillier
J.S. Bach, Fuge in A minor
SATB soloists with SATB recorder orchestra
Concerto grosso-like texture, very attractive echo
effects.
J.S. Bach, Fuge in F major
AAB soloists with SATB recorder orchestra
A huge three-section fugue with the middle seciton given over
to display figuration for the alto soloists.
These two works are published by RUAH and distributed by Music
Sales Australia. Ask your local music supplier for copies.
Original Compositions
- Pieces marked with an asterisk (*) are suitable for performance
with several
- players per part.
- Pieces requiring mutliple players per part for good balance
(e.g. Everone sang, Lorne Concerto, Chaconne)
are mailed with multiple copies of parts. Two players per stand are
assumed. Always feel free to order the number of part copies to
suit your own needs.
WWM 1 Intrada Prima*
SSAT + SSAT (polycohoral) recorder orchestra
full score + 2 choir parts + 8 parts $13.50, extra parts $1.00,
extra choir I and II scores $1.50
Easily handled fanfare in Gabrieli style.
WWM 2 Canzona Prima*
SSAT + SSAT (polychoral) recorder orchestra
full score + 2 choir parts + 8 parts $14.50, extra parts $1.00,
choir I and II scores $1.50
Limited demands but highly effective. Gabrieli
style.
WWM 3 St Patrick's Echo*
3 soloists (S-T, A, A) with sSSAATTBB recorder
orchestra
score + 12 parts $22.00, extra soli parts $1.50, extra orch. parts
$1.00
Very approachable yet grand.
WWM 4 Sarabande*
SATB recorders and piano
score + 5 parts $10.50, extra parts $1.50
Easy recorder parts, flashy piano part. Vaguely
impressionist.
WWM 5 Scherzo and Cantabile*
SATB OR SSAT recorder ensemble (please
specify)
score + 4 parts $6.50, extra parts $1.00, extra scores $1.50
Easy pentationic writing but with rhythmic
interest.
WWM 6 Newport, light airs *
SATB recorder ensemble
score + 4 parts $6.50, extra scores $1.50
Easy notes, some curly ties. Dreamy impressionist
style.
WWM 7 Three Short Movements
duets for AT and SA recorders
2 scores $4.00
Moderate difficulty. Mixed style -- medieval-inspired
modern.
WWM 8 Andante espressivo
Alto recorder and guitar OR recorder and piano
(please specify)
score + part $4.00
Relatively easy. Baroque style.
WWM 9 Trio in D minor
ATB recorders
score + 3 parts $16.00
Fairly demanding, especially for the alto. Preclassic style. 4
movements, including a fugal second movement and a rampaging
finale.
WWM 10a Ave verum corpus
motet for mixed voices
vocal score $5.00, piano score $3.00
WWM 10b Ave verum corpus*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $9.50, extra parts $1.50
Moderately difficult. Early 20th century English style with a
slight French accent.
WWM 11 Chaconne*
solo SATB recorders, and SSATB recorder orchestra with
'cello ad lib. (4 solo + 2S, 3A, 3T and 3B parts
provided)
score + 14 parts $30.00, extra parts $1.50
232 bars of majestic Baroque style writing in the grand manner.
A good challenge for large forces.
WWM 12 Barcarolle*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts, extra scores (no cover) $1.50, extra parts
$1.00
EAsily managed. Bach style harmonies.
WWM 13a Psalm 121
a setting for mixed voices a capella of Psalm
121, I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills.
vocal score $5.00, piano score $3.00
WWM 13b Psalm 121*
SATB recorder ensemble
recorder score + 4 parts + vocal score $13.00, extra parts
$1.50
Moderate demands. Early 20th century lyrical style. Modal
touches.
WWM 14a Everyone Sang
a setting for mixed voices a cappela of the poem
by Siegfried Sassoon
vocal score $5.00
WWM 14b Everyone Sang
SSAATTBB recorder orchestra (2S, 3A, 3T, 2B
provided)
score + 10 parts $19.00, extra parts $1.50
Moderately difficult. English Pastoral style.
WWM 15a Lorne concerto (orchestral version)*
sopranino solo, SSAATTBB recorder orchestra and
continuo (solo sopranino, principal A, 2S, 3A, 3T, 2B ripieni,
keyboard continuo, 'cello continuo and bass recorder continuo
provided)
score + 15 parts $82.00, extra solo parts $4.50, extra ripieno
parts $3.00
Demanding solo part with moderate orchestral accompaniment. At
three movments totalling 438 bars of busy Preclassic writing, this
represents a fairly major performance undertaking.
WWM 15b Lorne concerto (trio version)
Alto recorder, harpsichord (or piano) and 'cello
score + 2 parts $17.50
Demanding for all concerned!
WWM 16 The King's Galliardo*
SAT recorders
3 scores $4.00, extra scores $1.00
Moderate demands and a bit of a giggle. English Renaissance
style.
WWM 17 Air and Pastorale in C
Bass recorder and continuo
score + 2 parts $9.00
Handelian. Some challanges, but a rare chance for the bass to
star.
WWM 18 Hymn of Thanksgiving and Rejoicing Dance*
SATB recorders
score + 4 parts $8.00, extra scores (no cover) $1.50, extra parts
$1.50
Quite approachable but with the odd surprise for the unwary.
High Baroque style.
WWM 19 Caedmon Suite*
SATB OR SSAT recorder ensemble (specify version
needed)
score + 4 parts $8.50, extra scores (no cover) $1.50, extra parts
$1.50
Three movements in simple Handelian style.
WWM 20 Prelude and Ricercar in C minor
Alto solo
score $3.00
Fairly demanding. Reminiscent of Bach's unaccompanied 'cello
suites. Ranges from low F to A flat above top G. 147 sweat-inducing
bars.
WWM 21 Polychoral Tennis*
SS/A, SAT and SAT
instructions + 3 overhead transparencies $16.00
More of a game than a piece of music, it's a fun way to work on
ensemble tuning and articulation.
WWM 22 Fanfare and Dream*
SATB soloists and SSAATTBB recorder orchestra
score + 14 parts $25.00, extra parts $1.50
By turns exhilarating and dreamy with the soloists working the
upper reaches of their ranges. The ripieni contribute rich
harmonies and aspiring upward arpeggios. ca 4 minutes
long.
Ordering
Please remit total cost for the music only when ordering.
Packing and postage will vary widely according to items selected
and will be invoiced when mailed.
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Last updated, 20 November 2002