Edge Effect for Flute Ensemble

Edge Effect by Gareth McLearnon

Score and parts

Instrumentation: 6c flutes (2 advanced – 2 medium – 2 not so tricky), 1-2 alto flutes 2 players preferred), bass flute, optional contrabasss flute

First premiered at the Australian Flute Festival in Sydney in July 2019 – this piece is in two parts – a weird, other-worldly, wondrous, eccentric beginning, where we have four huge crescendos – followed by four stabs with pp echos underneath. Then what follows is a super rhythmic and extremely groovy section – guaranteed to energise and thrill the participants as well as the audience! There is an opportunity for solos – to be taken on by either members of the ensemble, guest artists, or (as in the case of the premiere recording) by the conductor!

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