Andrew Pearce

While conducting younger groups in the UK, the composer decided to write a funky and accessible piece with a catchy tune that younger musicians would appreciate playing each week. It is aptly called '...

The term tarantella groups a number of different folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo, usually in 6/8 meter accompanied by tambourines and is among the most recognized of traditional Itali...

This is a hauntingly beautiful melody, cleverly arranged for flute choir. Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, Alto Flute or Bass Flute (alternate for Flute 6)

Both familiar settings of the 'Away in a Manger' tune are utilized in this arrangement. 2000 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Finalist Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bass...

This haunting carol is characterized by minor intervals and unfinished cadences, and is beautiful on flutes. 2001 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Finalist Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flu...

Simply a gorgeous arrangement of this Christmastime favorite! 2000 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Honorable Mention Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bass Flute

A traditional Austrian carol with a sweet lyrical melody, creatively arranged using traditional harmonies and descants. 2002 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Honorable Mention Instrumentation:...

One of the most beloved and familiar American Christmas spirituals. Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, Alto Flute (optional), Bass Flute (optional)

Using 17th century harmonies and varied meter with flowing melodies, this arrangement is a lovely treatment of this familiar carol. Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, Alto Flute (alternate for Flute 5), Bas...

This arrangement has a special aura of sound reminiscent of the Orient. An optional two-note hand chime part is included in the Flute 5 part. 2002 - NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Finalist In...

The Place of Breaking Light; From the Long Room of the Sea; Her Shadow (Ojibway Canoe Song) Three unique arrangements that champion the Native American culture. The flute choir is enhanced by the addi...

The Celtic lullaby 'Suo Gan,' this work received acclaim through Charlotte Church and the movie Empire of the Sun. 2004 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Finalist Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, Al...

This is the familiar theme with the surprising addition of the themes of ten other familiar classical pieces interspersed in unexpected ways. Great fun! Instrumentation: Part 1: C Flute, Part 2: C Flu...

A fun novelty piece for flute choir and boomwhackers. Scored for 2 flutes, 2 flute headjoints, and 8 boomwhackers (played by 4 people). A variety of possible substitutes can replace the boomwhackers....

One of the most lovely Christmas melodies, beautifully arranged for 6-part flute choir. 2006 NFA Newly Published Music Competition - Honorable Mention Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, Alto Flute (alternat...

Courtly music, known also as the theme music for PBS's Masterpiece Theatre. Instrumentation: Piccolo, 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bass Flute (or C Flute)

This classic Christmas hymn is made even more sparkly with the addition of optional handbells! The handbell part may also be played by flutes. Instrumentation: 5 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bas...

The Jingle Bells melody projected through a magical prism, resulting in delightful variations of musical styles as they might have sounded through the ages. Styles include Madrigal, Opera, Classical,...

A Spanish folk song that is a sweet melody for the Christmas season. Instrumentation: 7 C Flutes, Piano, Piccolo (optional on Flute 1), Alto Flute (optional on Flute 6), Bass Flute (optional on Flute...

Following the success and popularity of 'Serendipity'(FC-198), this work has the same instrumentation and depicts whirling patterns of sound that have symmetry but also change drastically and unpredic...

A favorite carol arranged for 8 parts. Scored for SATB choir and flute quartet with 2 C flutes, alto (opt. C included), and bass. Parts also included for double flute quartet. Winner - 2008 NFA Newly...

A character piece that gives the bass flutist (or contrabass) a chance to show off. Scored for 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute (opt. C part included), and Bass Flute.

Utilizing a descant and progressive chordal changes, this arrangement capitalizes on the pensive nature of the original harmonies. Instrumentation: 6 C Flutes, E-flat Flute (optional for Flute 2), Alt...

The Maestro, a concertino voor trompet en band, was commissioned by Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra. It's a tour de force not only for the soloist but also for the band...

As a young man, Andrew Pearce had fond memories of playing cornet in the local Youth Brass Band, where he first experienced the power and beauty of brass music. After completing 'The Maestro' concerti...