Morning in a Glade – A Pastoral Idyll

For SAATB Recorder Consort

A gentle, atmospheric character piece capturing the transition from the stillness of dawn to the first light of day. At approximately 1:40, Morning in a Glade is a concise and accessible addition to recorder-consort programmes, suitable for recitals, church services, community ensembles and reflective interludes.

Key Features

• Warm SAATB Voicing: Scored for Soprano, two Altos, Tenor and Bass, creating a warm, balanced ensemble sound with particular emphasis on the middle register.
• Accessible Writing: The parts remain largely within comfortable, resonant ranges, avoiding unnecessary extremes and making the piece approachable for developing, community and volunteer ensembles.
• Practical Length: At approximately 1:40, the piece works well as a short recital item, prelude, offertory or reflective interlude.
• Atmospheric Character: Gentle melodic writing and blended recorder textures evoke the quiet emergence of a pastoral landscape at dawn.

What's Included

• Full Score
• Soprano Recorder part
• Alto Recorder I part
• Alto Recorder II part
• Tenor Recorder part
• Bass Recorder part
• Single-Ensemble Licence

Difficulty: Easy-Intermediate

Duration: Approx. 1:40

Scoring: SAATB Recorder Consort

Single-Ensemble Licence Included

Your purchase includes a Single-Ensemble Licence for one ensemble, school, organisation or performing group.

You may print or digitally distribute the included score and parts to the current members of that ensemble as needed for rehearsal and performance.

The music may not be shared with another ensemble or organisation, resold, uploaded publicly, or otherwise redistributed. A separate licence is required for each ensemble using the music.

One purchase covers your entire ensemble.