Over the Quiet Waters (arr. flute)

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Flute and Piano
Arranged for Flute and Piano: 2006 by Brennan Keats

 An album of seven flute and piano works.
Original music composed by Horace Keats for voice and piano.

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• 1. Over the Quiet Waters - audio
• 1. Over the Quiet Waters - sheet music

• Duration: c. 2'22
• Genre: Neo Classical 20^th C.
• Grade: 6th
• Tempo: Lento espressivo, Dotted Crochet equals 42. The song (that bears the same name,) from which this work has been derived, was one of remembrance upon the death of Horace Keats’ first born son killed in HMAS Canberra (1) in the Battle of Savo Island, during WWII. Accordingly it provides an opportunity to play with a strong use of legato, to convey nostalgia and longing.

• 2. Mermaids - audio
• 2. Mermaids - sheet music

•  Duration: c.1'49
• Genre: Neo Romantic 21^st C.
• Grade: 8th                                  
  
• Tempo: Andante, Crochet equals 98. The work uses whole tone with occasional jazz overtones and the sense of mystery is ever present as the title implies.

• 3. By the Lily-Pond - audio
• 3. By the Lily-Pond - sheet music

• Duration: c. 3'05
• Genre:   Neo Classical 21^st C.
• Grade: 6th
  
• Tempo: Moderato, Crochet equals 84. The work requires a calm approach with a sense of stillness as suggested by the name. This is broken at one stage but the calmness prevails.

• 4. I Will Build My House in the Water - audio
• 4. I Will Build My House in the Water - sheet music

• Duration: c.1’26
• Genre: Neo Romantic 21^st C.
• Grade: 6th
• Tempo: Andante, Crochet equals 126. Requires attention to melody and deftness of presentation by both artists

• 5. Plucking the Rushes - audio
• 5. Plucking the Rushes - sheet music
  
• Duration:  c.1'26
  
• Genre: Neo Romantic 21^st C.
• Grade: 7th
• Tempo: Andante, Quaver equals 68. Based on a Chinese poem about two lovers passing the day away. Gentle rhythms and legato playing

• 6. Sea Breeze - audio
• 6. Sea Breeze - sheet music, c.0'55 

• Duration: c. 0.52
• Genre: Neo Classical 21^st C.
• Grade: 8th
• Tempo: Allegro, Crochet equals 100. A show off piece. An excellent encore piece. Here for a minute and gone in the next.

• 7. Goldfish - audio
• 7. Goldfish - sheet music, c.1'30 

• Duration: c.1’59
• Genre: Neo Romantic 21^st C.
• Grade: 6th
• Tempo: Languendo, Quaver equals 62. An opportunity for very expressive playing.

 INDIVIDUAL WORKS for instant PDF download each $8.00. Complete album $25.00.  Click on the BUY NOW button below

1. Over the Quiet Waters
2. Mermaids
3. By the Lily-Pond
4. I Will Build My House in the Water
5. Plucking the Rushes
6. Sea Breeze
7 . Goldfish
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Also available online the CD From a Bridge of Dreams performed by Emma Knott, flute and David Miller, piano (Wirr005)

ISMN M720060866