Hoover's latest opus for multiflutes is presented as a quartet, but is designed for any number of flutes. In fact, its first appearance was in Central Park (New York), and its first performance was at the 2011 NFA Convention, with all attendees invited to join in. An optional alto flute part was added, as well as a percussion line. Hoover even suggests that, "with the steady rhythm and light nature of this piece," the percussion part may be better performed by a tap dancer! For intermediate to advanced.

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Katherine Hoover
Ayres (Based on songs by John Dowland)
Soprano Saxophone and Piano

Katherine Hoover chose to arrange three Elizabethan lute songs by English Renaissance composer John Dowland for soprano saxophone after she heard the instrument played in a cathedral and was struck by its beautiful vocal quality. From the composer: “I have treated [these songs] in somewhat varying ways; counterpoint in the first, some variations in the second, and rhythmic play in the last, always being informed by the original song and/or words. These songs were commonly called Airs, or ‘Ayres,’ in the spelling of the time.” Songs included are “Can She Excuse My Wrongs,” “Weep No More Sad Fountains,” and “Fine Knacks for Ladies.” For advanced players.

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Katherine Hoover’s collection of etudes for flute ascribe to the belief that they should be challenging yet enjoyable and musically apt. These eleven etudes address breath control, trills, and overall musicality.

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Errata:
Metronome marking for No. 1 should be c. 80, not 90.
Metronome marking for No. 2 should be c. 72.
In No. 3, bar 29, the fourth note should be C#, not B#.

Katherine Hoover’s Toccata for solo piano is distinctly American, with chords and rhythms influenced by jazz and popular sources. This work also features shifting rhythms and short references to musical ancestors in its middle section, according to the composer. For advanced players.

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According to the composer, Thin Ice is meant to evoke “fear that we will tumble into the freezing dark, into truly hostile territory.” She also realized that “thin ice is also linked with possibility; with taking a chance, stepping into the unknown, considering what may be disdained or even shocking to others, personally or professionally… and going ahead.” Thin Ice received its American premiere on April 16, 2010 at St. Peter’s Church in New York City and was performed by Mirian Conti. For advanced players.

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PP184 • $12.99

According to the composer, this piece was written with the idea of two violinist colleagues getting to play and enjoy music together. In two movements, Double Concerto is playful and makes reference to jazz rhythms and harmonics, and also contains a cadenza for two. For advanced players. Dur: 14’

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PP140 – Score - $19.99

Katherine Hoover’s Shadows was written in response to the 9/11 attacks on New York City, meant to depict the black cloud settling over the island of Manhattan. It was premiered on February 22, 2009 at Bard College, with Marka Gustavson, violist, and Lisa Moore, pianist. For advanced players.

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PP182 - Score and Solo Part - $17.95

From Papagena Press, we have a new work for bassoon with piano from Katherine Hoover. Commissioned by a consortium of bassoonists organized by bassoon virtuoso Peter Kolkay, to whom the piece is dedicated. The jazz-tinged Journey reflects its name, beginning with an inward, thoughtful first movement, progressing to a playful conversation between the two voices in the second movement, and ending with an intense, reflective third movement. Journey was premiered in October of 2009 by Kolkay and pianist Alexandra Nguyen in Panama City, Panama. For advanced players.

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PP181 – Bassoon Part and Piano Score • $18.95

Hoover's Mountain and Mesa is a three-in-one. Exploring the different sounds of flute around the world, her three movements are built around the gypsy music of Eastern Europe (Hungarian Lassù), a Hopi Lullaby of Native America, and Dizi Dance in the style of the Chinese folk music. This delightful new triad was premiered at the 2009 National Flute Association convention by Mimi Stillman and Jeremy Denk. For advanced performers.

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PP180 • $15.99