Canzona for Flute Choir

ALRY number FC-101. Besides the shear beauty of the Gabrieli Canzona, this arrangement for flute choir has specific purposes for the young flute ensemble. First there is the use of the three piccolos in a leadership role. Each piccolo performer must balance with the rest of the ensemble in both dynamics, pitch, tone, and know when to perform in a solo role. Second, the three contrasting choirs requires that each act independently of the other choirs as well as work as a total ensemble. Independence of counting is required not only between the three choirs, but also within the members of each choir. Thirds, there is the need for balance and recognition of important parts. There are parts for piccolos 1, 2 and 3, 9 separate flute parts plus alto flute parts.