King of Prussia, PA – Theodore Presser Company is excited to announce the distribution of two flute duets from Falls House Press, written by Liesa Norman, one half of the innovative duo Forbidden Flutes.

Mood Swingin’ (FP-LN2 — Score and Parts — $14.95), which includes an optional bass part, is a jazz-inspired classical crossover work from the Forbidden Flutes’ 2008 recording Take the L Train. This work is a moving and listenable addition to any flute recital, with a flexible format which allows it to be played by two flutes with a full rhythm section or simply by two flutes and piano. As a result, it could be played anywhere from an intimate jazz club to a formal concert hall. Mood Swingin’ represents the composer’s own broad range of personal expressiveness. Like the ever-changing artists’ moods, this piece is at once sultry, syncopated, and synergetic. Mood Swingin’ also serves as an excellent teaching tool for both student and professional flutists who want to develop their improvisation skills and jazz sensibilities.

As for the cheekily named Purple Phobia (FP-LN1 — Score and Parts — $14.95), this piece is inspired by Prokofiev’s Vision Fugitive for solo piano, blending crunchy jazz harmonies with the Russian Master’s quixotic melodies. Accompanied by a full rhythm section, this composition gives each of the musicians an opportunity to experiment with improvisation in the solo sections, midway through the piece. Purple Phobia’s tongue-in-cheek title refers to Liesa’s aversion to the color that conversely happens to be the favorite of her Forbidden Flute partner. Again, you can hear these dueling flutists dance through this piece’s sprightly rhythms and chase each other through playful articulated passages on Take the L Train. Both works are suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Falls House Press discovers and publishes new flute compositions and republishes repertoire that is out of print. This American publisher strives to provide affordable access to otherwise unfamiliar flute music, preserving our past and promoting our future. To learn more, visit www.fallshousepress.com.

Offering music by today’s greatest composers and teachers, Theodore Presser Company is the leader in publishing educational and recital music. Theodore Presser Company is a full-range music publisher and distributes the music of over 30 publishers from around the globe, with a combined sales catalog that features over 60,000 available works. For more information about new publications from Theodore Presser Company or to locate a dealer near you, log on to www.presser.com or e-mail us at sales@presser.com. For review copies of the publications listed in this release, please contact Heidi Vanderlee at (212) 777-0900, ext. 230 or send an e-mail to hvanderlee@presser.com.