Beside the Waters: Flute & Keyboard Part(s)

$6.00 USD

Beside the Waters: Flute & Keyboard Part(s)

Name: Beside the Waters: Flute & Keyboard Part(s)
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-F2341
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Jeff Smallman

Level: Medium

Item: 81-F2341

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Beside the Waters is a transcription, by the composer, of an original solo vocal work. The text for this piece describes water flowing in a stream, clouds floating past, time standing still, and human relationships. Impressionist in style, from the very beginning, the sounds of flowing water and floating clouds can be heard in the piano accompaniment. The piece reaches a triumphant conclusion in the major key evoking the beauty and joy of human love.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55472-102-4

ISBN13: 978-1-55472-102-3

UPC: 685462006199

SKU: 81-F2341

Instrumentation: Flute & Keyboard

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Why we love this

Smallman's transcription preserves the lyrical, impressionistic language of the original vocal work while writing idiomatically for flute, giving the instrument room to breathe and sing. The piano part does the heavy lifting on atmosphere, allowing you to highlight the flute's warmth and expressivity without requiring a virtuosic soloist. It's a piece that communicates genuine emotion and works beautifully in recital settings or adjudication.

What to expect

The piece opens with delicate, watery textures that evoke stillness and reflection. As it unfolds, the flute emerges with a warm, introspective melody while the piano suggests drifting clouds and the passage of time. The shift to major at the conclusion brings brightness and resolution, capturing a moment of connection and beauty.

Who it's for

Intermediate flute players who can sustain long lines with musical intention and respond to impressionistic harmonic language. This suits students preparing for solo recitals, contests, or festivals where a compact, emotionally mature piece serves better than a showpiece.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening flute line to mirror the flowing water imagery in the piano part; think legato connection rather than individual notes.
Balance clarity of melodic line with the impressionistic harmonic wash beneath it. The flute should always sing through, but not at the expense of the piano's coloristic role.
Build momentum gradually toward the triumphant major-key section in the conclusion. Resist rushing; let the emotional arc unfold naturally.
Coordinate breathing and phrasing with the pianist so the texture remains cohesive, especially during the lyrical passages where the flute takes the foreground.

How to use it

Pair this with other impressionistic or contemporary flute repertoire for a recital that explores color and atmosphere rather than technical display. It works especially well as a thoughtful anchor piece in a varied program, or as a solo entry in festival competitions where artistry is equally weighted with technique.