Baroque Sheet Music: Explore the Classics of a Golden Era

Among the priceless treasures of the music department at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin is its collection of Bach autographs. The manuscript of the Flute Sonata in b minor BWV 1030 is a particularly b...

The astounding popularity of the only canon Pachelbel ever wrote rests upon its melodic beauty, harmonic clarity, and steady pulse. In this straightforward setting all players have equally vital roles...

SUITE BAROCCO is so-titled because the four short movements are each named for and loosely follow a form used during the Baroque period (roughly 1600-1750). The music itself however, does not attempt...

These six sonatas (RV 54, 56, 57, 59, 55, 58) were written originally in 1737 for La musette (Dudelsack), viele (Drehleier), flute, oboe, or violin, along with continuo. The first two solo instruments...

Originally written for the violin, this compelling arrangement for the advanced musician is transcribed for unaccompanied bassoon. Editor Arthur Weisberg offers extensive notes about the challenges of...

Johann Joachim Quantz (1697-1773) spent his career in the court of Frederick the Great working as a composer, flutist, and flute maker. While he composed hundreds of flute sonatas and concertos, most...

for Solo Flute or Alto Flute. 'Not just one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, but one of the greatest achievements of any man in history. It's a spiritually powerful piece, emotionally pow...

The traditional melody with a counter-melody and harmony. Instrumentation: 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bass Flute

Aria from Cantata BWV 25: 'Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe' An unusual, striking arrangement of a Bach aria. Instrumentation: Solo Soprano (or Piccolo), 6 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Cel...

Formerly known as 'Bach for More,' this newly revised edition contains eight short dances (Minuet; Gavotte; Minuet; Minuet; March; Bouree; Andante; Musette), five of which are contained in Bach's Anna...

From the Mass in B Minor. Instrumentation: 6 Flutes, Alto Flute (or Flute 7), Bass Flute (or Flute 8), E-flat Flute (optional, in lieu of Flute 1)

Aria and Chorale from Cantata BWV 140: 'Sleepers, Wake' This familiar Aria and Chorale scored for 8-part flute choir. Instrumentation: Piccolo, E-flat Flute (or C Flute), 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (optio...

Aria from Cantata BWV 206:'Hark Now! The Gentle Flutes in Chorus' Cantata No. 206 was composed to celebrate the birthday of August III, Elector of Saxony, and King of Poland from 1733-1763. Scored for...

Originally for organ, this work is arranged for 4-part flute choir. It should be noted that the Flute 1 part is divisi in some places. A wonderful addition to the flute choir repertoire. Instrumentati...

A delightful arrangement of the overture for this cantata (BWV 209). There is a lovely solo flute line with interesting and challenging parts in the accompaniment. Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Fl...

Arioso from Cantata No. 156: Ich steh' mit einem Fuss im Grabe - This beautiful, familiar piece is perfect for many occasions or recitals. Instrumentation: 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or C Flute), Bass Fl...

One of the loveliest movements from Bach's flute sonatas, transcribed for flute choir. A timeless work that is suitable for almost any occasion. Instrumentation: 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute (or Flute 5), B...

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...

Bach's sixth Brandenburg Concerto has been masterfully transcribed for flute choir by the recently retired Seattle Symphony principal flutist, Scott Goff. Included is an optional continuo part, which...

Originally composed for the organ, Bach's Fugue a la Gigue has been wonderfully arranged for flute choir by Judy Nishimura. You will be surprised how much her scoring imitates the sound of the organ....

Originally written as a violin concerto (in three movements) with orchestral accompaniment, Fredrick Lange has divided the solo part up into the first three flute parts and assigned the rest to the re...