Old And New Duets, Vol. 3: Conductor Score & Parts

Kalmus understood what flutists at the intermediate level actually need: duets that sound polished and musical without technical barriers that derail ensemble playing. The combination of familiar material and fresh arrangements in this volume gives you rehearsal-ready pieces that students enjoy learning alongside each other.

These duets draw from a mix of familiar melodies and original compositions that maintain an approachable, songlike quality throughout. You'll hear clear melodic lines that reward careful phrasing and ensemble listening without demanding virtuosic flourishes.

Intermediate flute students working in pairs or small ensemble settings. This volume works well for students in grades 6-8 and adult hobbyists looking for engaging duet literature that develops musicality without requiring advanced technique.

• Balance tone quality between parts by having both players match vibrato intensity and color, especially in sustained passages where blend matters most.
• Mark dynamic transitions clearly in both parts during the first rehearsal; unbalanced crescendos break the duet sound faster than anything else.
• Coordinate tonguing articulation by establishing whether staccatos are light and connected or fully separated before the ensemble rehearsal.

Program complete duets in chamber recitals or ensemble showcases, or extract individual selections as warm-up material during flute sectional rehearsals. The conductor score format makes it easy to oversee both parts during coaching sessions.

• Ensemble balance and blend between equal parts
• Sustaining musical line while accompanying another flutist
• Dynamic control and coordination within a duet texture
• Part independence and active listening to a peer's performance