Mary Breslin's Music

Compositions & Arrangements

For Recorder

All music licensed under Creative Commons; please credit me for my work.

Original Compositions

Musing by Meadow Lake

S-A-T-B

A sweet, melancholy melody. An original composition for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

A Genial March

S-A-A-T-T-B-GB-CB

A light-hearted original march for eight voices: soprano, alto 1, alto 2, tenor 1, tenor 2,  bass, great bass and contrabass recorders.

When Winter Lingers Overlong

S-A-T-B

This original composition was conceived while the composer was shoveling snow in April!  (Spring breaks forth at the end.) 

Revels of the Wee Folk

S-A-T-B

An original composition reminiscent of Irish folk music for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

Very Deep (and Pretty Short)

B-B-B

This original three-voiced composition is for three bass recorders, and is offered as a bit of musical humor.

Looking Back

S-A-A-T-B

An original five-voiced composition for soprano, alto 1, alto 2, tenor and bass recorders.

Arrangements

Nola

S-A-T-B-B

A transcription of the first 1/3 or so of the well-known piano solo written by Felix Arndt for his wife, Nola. WARNING!  The fast tempo and arpeggiated nature of this piece make it very challenging! For soprano, alto, tenor and two bass recorders.

A La Nanita Nana

A-A-T-B

A four-voiced arrangement of a Spanish folk song by José Ramón Gomis for alto 1, alto 2, tenor and bass recorders.

Follow Me Up to Carlow

S-A-T-B

An arrangement of an Irish rebel folk song for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

Wild Mountain Thyme

S-A-T-B

A four-voiced arrangement of the Scottish folk song for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

Here We Come A-Caroling

S-A-T-B

A four-voiced arrangement of this well-known Christmas carol for soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

Funeral March of the Marionette

S-A-T-B

An arrangement of Charles Gounod’s solo piano piece, similar to the version made famous on the Alfred Hitchcock television show. For soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

In a Playford Mood

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This piece first presents Newcastle, the melody as notated by John Playford, and then presents a couple of variations. For soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.