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After Hours for Flute and Piano: Flute & Piano Book & CD

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After Hours for Flute and Piano: Flute & Piano Book & CD

After Hours for Flute and Piano: Flute & Piano Book & CD

By Pam Wedgwood

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Following on from the very successful After Hours piano volumes, Pam Wedgwood has now penned eight atmospheric pieces for the intermediate trumpet player. They are ideal for teacher or pupil and provide a perfect follow-on for those that have used and enjoyed Pam's highly acclaimed Jazzin' About series.

The book contains piano accompaniments, but for extra sophistication a CD of backing tracks is also included. Each piece within the collection has two different backing tracks: the first (full performance) includes the backing track along with the instrumental melody; the second (backing only) presents the backing track alone. The full performance track is provided to help the player to the learn the melody and its interaction with the accompaniment; the melody is played on a marimba to avoid dominating the acoustic 'live' instrument for those players who choose to play along with this version of the backing.

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Series: Faber Edition: After Hours
Publisher: Faber Music
Page Count: 24
ISBN10: 0-571-52270-X
ISBN13: 978-0-571-52270-5
UPC: 9780571522705
SKU: 12-057152270X
Instrumentation: Flute & Piano

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About the Composer: Pam Wedgwood

Pam Wedgwood has built a distinctive career writing accessible yet musically substantive repertoire for young and intermediate players. Her gift lies in crafting pieces that sound far more sophisticated than their technical demands suggest, giving students genuine musical satisfaction while keeping the learning curve manageable.

Best known for her Jazzin' About series and the After Hours collections, Wedgwood understands what motivates players at the intermediate level. Her work balances approachability with genuine artistry, making her an essential voice in contemporary music education publishing.

Why we love this

Wedgwood's flute voice here captures something special: these pieces sit comfortably in the intermediate range yet deliver the atmospheric depth and harmonic sophistication that keeps students engaged and makes rehearsal genuinely musical rather than just technical. The two-track recording approach (full performance with marimba melody, then backing only) offers real pedagogical flexibility without patronizing the player.

What to expect

These pieces inhabit the quiet end of the spectrum. Atmospheric and conversational, they evoke intimate late-night settings where the flute becomes a voice in dialogue rather than a statement. The harmonic language is modern but never austere, offering room for expressive playing.

Who it's for

Intermediate flute students ready to move beyond method book material but not yet into advanced classical repertoire. Players who thrive with recorded accompaniment and enjoy exploring jazz-inflected harmonies will find eight substantial pieces here that reward repeated playing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Spend time listening to the full performance track as a complete piece before breaking into parts. The marimba line reveals the phrasing and harmonic journey in a way that anchors your understanding.
  • When moving to the backing track, trust the piano accompaniment to carry the harmonic weight. Your job is to shape your melody within that support, not compete with it.
  • Treat the dynamic markings as invitations to color rather than absolute commands. Wedgwood's notation is lean; your interpretation of how to live inside these atmospheric moments matters.
  • The rubato these pieces invite should feel natural, not labored. Listen to how the recorded piano handles the breathing and adjust your phrasing accordingly.

How to use it

This collection works beautifully in recitals where you want to shift the mood and showcase your student's ability to sustain a lyrical line over sophisticated accompaniment. The eight pieces also serve as a resource across the year for technical warm-up material that maintains musical integrity.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing over jazz-influenced harmonic progressions
  • Listening and responding to recorded accompaniment
  • Sustaining lyrical lines with tonal control
  • Interpreting notation with minimal dynamic markings
  • Coordination between acoustic flute and backing tracks

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