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Power in the Blood (acc)
This flute duet with piano accompaniment is presented in a solid, determined manner. It makes a definitive statement in the “Power in the Blood” of Christ. The middle section changes meter while maintaining the character of the opening.
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A New Name In Glory (unacc)
An unaccompied flute duet that begins with imitative devices between the parts then moves to a nice duet treatment. The piece becomes more contrapuntalas it progresse and then breaks into a series of florishes. It then settles down into a pleasant duet harmy and movement.
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Our Great Savior (unacc)
This flute duet is unaccompanied and includes both simple duet movement as well as contrasting contrapuntal activity between the parts. As the piece progresses more activity and joy is expressed and ends on a high note giving way to the essence of the title.
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Three German Carols (acc)
A duet for flutes and piano and is presented as a suite. Titles include “God Is Love- Gott Ist Die Liebe,” “With the Shepherd Will I Go- Mit Den Hirten Will Ich Gehen'” “Come Hither Little Children- Ihl Kinderlein Komet.” Can be performed as a solo.
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Three German Carols #2 (acc)
A duet for flutes and piano and is presented as a suite. Titles include “Christmas Is Here- Weinacht Is Heut,” “Alle Jahre Wieder,” “Come, Ye Shepherds- Kommet, Ihr Hirten.” Can be performed as a solo.
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Silent Night (acc)
Scored for two woodwind instruments with piano, the piece begins with a solo line and then adds the duet line. The ending section does much the same only with more rhythmic enhancement. An easy piece but gives opportunity for much expression.
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Rejoice Greatly Ye Daughters of Zion
Taken from the “Messiah”, this flute solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..
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Lily of the Valley
A solo that is joyous and exhuberant expressing the finding of the Savior, followed by a tender expression of thoughtfulness and pondering. The final sections of this joyous piece breaks into a flurry of rapture ending on a high note of praise.
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Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
This flute solo with piano, this piece is written in march style displaying great resolve. The central sections present new thematic material followed by modified titled hymn materials giving a sense of unity to the piece. It ends with a solid flourish.
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Sacred Flute Folio
A collection of flute solos with piano including: Satisfied; Tender Night Medley; What a Friend; There Is A Fountain; Higher Ground; I Know Whom I Have Believed; Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; Lily Of The Valley
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I Know Whom I Have Believed
A piano introduction begins in a vigorous manner and is then joined with the soloist in a brilliant manner of a decorated melody. Coming to the chorus the solo is more fluid and expressive. After a modulation the soloist is offered an opportunity to express the tune with a great deal of flair. The middle section is slower in a thoughtful presentation. The final section regains the flair of the earlier sections and ends on a final long note of resolve.
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Higher Ground
A rather jovial introduction is begun by the piano and then joined in by the soloist stating the melody’s verse and then the chorus in a modified form. The second verse is presented in a pleasing way underpinned by the piano using a harp-like accompaniment. And once again, the chorus is presented in a even more modified way. The coda section continues with the flavor of the piece in a motivic manner and then arrives to the final destination in repose.
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My Faith Has Found A Resting Place
This flute solo begins with a brief piano introduction and presents the tune in a gently embellished manner that creates interest. After a brief intermission the soloist presents the tune with even more melodic embellishment and ryhthmic activity. Another intermission coupled with a modulation where the piano now carries the tune while the soloist offsets it with a countermelody, The solo line now captures the tune and carries it to the end where it makes a final, restful statement.
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There Is A Fountain
A solo that starts out with a flourish and continues to bubble its way melodically and with variation. The middle section is a tender reflection of the price paid by Christ for one’s redemption. It then gains anticipation for a strong ending of consecration only to come to a posture of repose.
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Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
A solo for flute with piano accompaniment. After a brief introduction the flute presents the theme in traditional fashion. A first variation takes the melody in a duple fashion displaying the melody on the beat. The second variation does much the same only using triplets for the rhythmic movement. The Coda section is slower and more expressive leading up to a solid conclusion.
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My Shepherd Will Supply
A solo beginning with unrelated melodic in the piano then join by the soloist in a straight forward manner with the theme. The chorus continues in much the same way and then concluded with a simple transition in the piano. The second verse is much like the first, melodically only supported by changing moods in the piano. The third section melody is in the piano while the soloist presents a gently obbligato. The next transition is more active rhythmically and then concludes in a sense of determined solemnity.
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Satisfied
This solo begins with a elegant little motif in the upper register of the piano and then moves downward to a simple accompanying figure. The solo enters in a gentle manner with minor modifications- very much in a restful manner. With an abrupt modulation the tune is modified once more in a different way. After two more modulations in the piano the soloist presents the tune with a more “arpeggiated” way and then settles into a final long note- as if “everything’s okay!”
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What A Friend
This solo begins with a polite introduction and then is joined with the soloist in a gentle alteration of the tune in its entirety. A second verse is modulated upward with the tune with even more variation. After more modulations there is a brief cadenza and then a coda section based on the opening motif of the tune.
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Sunday School Parade
The effect of a parade coming and going… using: Jesus Loves The Little Children; Onward Christian Soldiers; I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
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Come Thou Fount
This bubbly rendition of “Come Thou Fount” is effervescent from beginning to end. It is filled with movement and excitement expressing intense joy throughout.
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Are You Washed In The Blood
This solo is technically demanding while depicting the content of its title. While it is a provocative title with soul-searching implications, the results of its message produces a great deal of joy- salvation! The themes and embellishments presented here certainly enhances the joyous conclusion of such a concept and then moves to a rather solemn reflection of the wonder of it all.