Windways: Recorder Score & Parts

Fagerlund writes for recorder ensembles with genuine understanding of their sonic palette and pedagogical range. This is music that respects the instrument's expressive capabilities without oversimplifying, making it rewarding for both developing and experienced players.

Windways unfolds with lyrical grace, favoring clear melodic gestures and harmonic transparency. The music invites thoughtful phrasing and ensemble listening while maintaining the warmth and intimacy that draws players to recorder music.

Recorder consorts and ensemble directors working with intermediate to advanced players. This score and parts set supports groups looking for contemporary repertoire that treats the recorder family as a serious ensemble instrument.

• Balance the ensemble by listening for blend across the parts rather than matching volume; recorders naturally project at different levels depending on range and fingering.
• Pay attention to phrase breathing as a collective gesture; decide on staggered breath points so the musical line remains continuous.
• Experiment with articulation clarity to shape the harmonic texture; lighter tonguing in faster passages helps each voice remain distinct.

Program this as a centerpiece for a recorder-focused concert or chamber music series. Its 60 pages suggest a substantial work suitable for mid-season or closing programming where you want to showcase ensemble maturity and contemporary repertoire.

• Blend and balance within a homogeneous ensemble
• Phrase shaping across multiple voices
• Articulation control and clarity in ensemble context
• Reading contemporary musical notation
• Collaborative listening and responsiveness