Ave Maria
by Franz Schubert


Ave Maria is a fairly simple arrangement of the song popularly used at weddings (guess why I arranged it).  It's arranged for five C flutes, alto flute and bass flute.  The alto and bass flute have a parallel part, splitting octaves on occasion so the piece can be performed without a bass flute.  I've adhered to the original key so that it can be sung with a soprano on the melody instead of having it played by flute one.  The flute 4 and flute 5 parts are probably the most difficult part of the piece as they both have the constantly running figure of 6 16th triplets with the first of each being a rest.  This can easily become a problem with the tempo and rhythm if you put weaker players on the part.  This would be a good piece to put your weaker players on the melody and give them a chance to shine.

All of my flute choir works can be purchased at http://www.fallshousepress.com.  Ave Maria can be found under Flute Choir - Holiday and Sacred.

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