Chats (Cats)

Description

Chats
Composed by Marc Berthomieu (1906-1991)
Originally for Flute Quartet
Arranged for flute choir by Gerard Grognet
Published by Billaudot
Includes score and multiple parts

Movements:
1. Persan Bleu (1 min, 40 sec)
2. Puma (1 min, 10 sec)
3. Siamois (1 min, 40 sec)
4. Lynx (2 min, 30 sec)
5. Chat Perche (1 min)

Please note that the parts are divisi, so multiple players are needed for each part.
In the 5th movement, Flute 1 is divided into 3 parts, one being Piccolo.

Optimal Instrumentation:
4 1st Flutes (one doubling piccolo)
4 2nd Flutes
4 3rd Flutes
2 Alto Flutes
2 Bass Flutes

Another Potential Instrumentation:
3 1st Flutes (one doubles Piccolo)
2 2nd Flutes
3 3rd Flutes
4 Alto Flutes
2 Bass Flutes