The Society of Recorder Players

President: Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CBE
Registered Charity No. 282751
Scottish Registered Charity No. SC038422
Since 1937 The Society of Recorder Players has been
stimulating interest and enjoyment in the art of recorder playing

SUPPLIERS

(of recorders, music and associated services)

Compiled by Helen Beare

Alex Ayre Music Services Sheet music
20 Chessmount Rise, Chesham,
Bucks HP5 1RB,
01494 775969 (eves),
Web Site with full listing of titles
Over 350 titles of low cost recorder ensemble music, some with alternative viol parts. Renaissance, Baroque and modern, all arranged by Alex Ayre.

Blockflöten Margaret Löbner, Bremen Instruments, Sheet Music
Osterdeich 59a
D-28203 Bremen
http://www.loebnerblockfloeten.de/ehtm/recorder-home.php

BONSORmusic Sheet music
37 Weensland Rd.,
Hawick TD9 9NW,
01450 372643
46 titles written/arranged by Brian Bonsor. Duets / trios for elementary players (BONSORpacks) and concert items, mainly with piano., (BONSORprints) for various combinations including bass. Inexpensive.

Choice Music (Philip Evry) Sheet music
50 Southlands Drive,
Timsbury, nr. Bath,
Somerset BA2 0HB,
01761 471068
Fun music for serious players! D.Tr.T.B. quartet arrangements; musical interest in all parts. Ideal concert / festival use. Each title score / parts currently £3.95, extra parts @ 30p.

The Clark Collection Sheet music
Burwood,
Bickenhill Rd.,
Marston Green,
Birmingham B37 7ER, 0121 7793194,
http://members.iinet.net.au/~nickl/clark.html
About 120 low cost pieces in up to eight parts for recorder consorts and ensembles, all arranged, set or transcribed by Paul Clark.

Tim Cranmore Recorders Instruments
23 Lower Chase Rd.,
Malvern, WR14 2 BX,
01684 563313

http://www.recorders.freeserve.co.uk
Tim Cranmore makes Baroque recorders after originals by Bressan, Stanesby jnr., Denner, Oberlender and others. He has been making recorders for 25 years and they have been used by professionals and students in concerts and recordings throughout the world.

Davey Music Publications
70+ titles, all arranged by Brian Davey. All combinations, from solo to big band.
Now handled by:
Recorder MusicMail Sheet Music Stockists & Publishers
Scout Bottom Farm
Mytholmroyd
Hebden Bridge
HX7 5JS (UK)
Phone: +44 (0) 1422 882751
Fax: +44 (0) 1422 886157
http://www.recordermail.demon.co.uk/

De Haske (was Fentone) Music Sheet music
Fleming Rd.,
Earlstrees, Corby,
Northamptonshire
NN17 2SN,
01536 260981

Ian Farquhar Sheet Music
25+ Original compositions for recorder groups (some including other instruments)
Complete List of Compositions

http://www.fentone.com
300 - 400 titles for recorder, including early recorder consorts, recorder trios aimed at schools (about 50 titles), tutors, pieces by James Carey, and "Playalong" pieces with CD accompaniment.

Disc Imports Ltd Sheet music, CDs
7 High St.,
Cheadle,
Ches. SK8 1AX,
0161 491 6655

http://www.dimusic.co.uk
Sheet Music: Small selection for recorder
CDs: Small selection for recorder

Dolmetsch Musical Instruments Sheet music, instruments
1b Unicorn Estate,
Weydown Rd., Haslemere,
Surrey GU27 1DN,
01428 643235,

http://www.dolmetsch.com
Sheet music: Dolmetsch Recorder Library
Instruments: Suppliers of Dolmetsch instruments, which includes hand-made wood, mid-price wood, plastic, square large bass and recorders for the disabled with one hand use.
Repair service is for all makes of recorder.

Dulcinea Press Sheet Music
Transcriptions for recorder of music by JS Bach in particular as well as others from Mediæval to Modern
Web Site

Early Music Connect Instruments, CDs, DVDs, Downloadable Sheet Music
Tel: 0845 459 1130
info@earlymusicconnect.com
www.earlymusicconnect.com

(The) Early Music Shop Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
Salts Mill
Victoria Road
Saltaire
West Yorkshire
BD18 3LA
Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288 100
Fax: 0044 (0) 1274 596 226

http://www.e-m-s.com
Sheet music: A comprehensive collection of early sheet music including publications by Moeck, London Pro Musica, Schott, Amadeus, Barenreiter, Musica Rara, Peters, Oxford University Press, Kalmus and Hawthornes. Tutors for recorder, and examination syllabus for Associated Board, Trinity College of Music and Guildhall.
Instruments: Thousands stocked, including some used instruments. Available on approval. Baroque, renaissance and plastic recorders by Moeck, Mollenhauer, Kung, Yamaha, von Huene, Aura, Kobliczek, Ran, Paetzold, Coolsma, Wenner, Zen-on and Aulos. Repair service available. CDs Large specialist collection of CDs featuring music for the recorder. Over 600 titles available from budget (Naxos) to full price. Catalogue in progress.

Fentone Music. See de Haske

Forsyth Brothers Ltd. Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
126 Deansgate,
Manchester M3 2GR,
0161 8343281
http://www.forsyths-music.co.uk
Sheet music: 100 - 200 titles. Tutors (some with CD to match), solos and ensembles.
Instruments: Large selection of plastic, and several makes of wooden recorders.
CDs: Small selection.

Grosvenor Library of Recorder Music Sheet music
98 Byland Ave.,
York YO31 9AF,
01904 656019,
and
Sheet music: Over 2,700 titles for anything from duets to 20 parts, all arranged by David Grosvenor. Music from c. 1500 to 1933 .

Hawthorns Music Sheet music
The Hawthorns,
Hawthorn Drive,
Wheaton Aston,
Stafford ST19 9NQ
01785 840186,

http://www.hawthornsmusic.co.uk
Over 200 titles for recorder ensembles of all sizes. From mediaeval to modern pieces written specially for recorders. Printed to order, by computer, so very economic, and titles always in print.

Jacks, Pipes & Hammers Sheet music
Now part of Recorder MusicMail. Jacks Pipes and Hammers facsimile editions still published.

Brian Jordan Sheet music
12 Green St.,
Cambridge CB2 3JU,
01223 322368
Specialists in Early and Baroque music, with a small amount of contemporary music also in stock. About 200 titles. Main publishers Schott and London Pro Musica. Wide selection of trio sonatas, also solos and recorder ensembles.

Andrew Kinch Musical Instrument Repairs
Brass - Woodwind - Electronic
The Old Post Office
The Ridings
Leafield
Oxon, OX29 9NN
www.crumpledhorn.co.uk
07903 467182

Ian Lewington Limited Musical Instruments, Accessories and Sheet Music.
109 High Street,
West Wickham,
Kent. BR4 0LT
020 8776 2675

www. ianlewingtonmusic.com
Supplier of sheet music from all publishers. Tutors for all instruments, including recorder, and examination sylabus for Associated Board and Trinity/Guildhall. Ensemble pieces. Main stockist for Yamaha Recorders, all sizes of Aulos Plastic Recorders, and Moeck Wooden Recorders.

Albert Lockwood Instruments
25 St. Oswald Road,
Bridlington, YO16 7SD,
01262 678138

http://members.iinet.net.au/~nickl/lockwood.html
Albert Lockwood makes a range of narrow-bore recorders from sopranino to c bass. Available on approval. None available from stock. No used instruments.

London Pro Musica Sheet music
P.O. Box 97,
HEBDEN BRIDGE
HX7 8UZ
01422 847051
Web Site (under construction June 2008): http://www.londonpromusica.com/
About 900 titles, mostly Renaissance and earlier. Lots of dance pieces, and substantial individual pieces.

(The) London Recorder Centre Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
34 Chiltern St.,
London W1U 7QH,
0207 486 9101,

http://www.e-m-s.com
Sheet music: Comprehensive selection for all combinations of recorders and all levels of players. CDs Music for grade exams in stock. Prompt mail order service.
Instruments Large selection of recorders to suit all budgets including Moeck, Mollenhauer, Kung, Yamaha, Aura, Ran, Blezinger and Aulos. Specialist advice. Ten-day on approval service. Mail order available.
CDs: Almost 700 specialist CDs featuring the recorder, many available from stock.

May Hill Edition Sheet music
Coleman's Cottage
May Hill, Longhope
Gloucestershire GL17 0NP
01452 831654

http://www.mayhill.co.uk/
Compositions and arrangements, mainly by Steve Marshall. Nearly 200 titles (June 2008) and always growing. Most titles are of medium difficulty, and many have at least a hint of jazz. A large number of pieces are for recorder orchestra. Modest prices.

Kevin Mayhew Ltd Sheet music
Buxhall
Stowmarket,
Suffolk IP14 3BW
01449 737978

http://www.kevinmayhewltd.com
Pieces for easy ensemble playing.

Montem Music Sheet music
143 Aylesbury Rd.,
Wendover,
Bucks. HP22 6LJ,
01296 696795,
Fax 01296 623410

http://www.tutti.co.uk (credit card sales)
Compositions and arrangements by Andrew Challinger. Music for schools, soloists and ensembles. A range of standards from beginner to expert. Moderate prices.

MusicaStampata Sheet Music
Rome, Italy
Instrumental music of all kinds, including many for recorder.
Online ordering/payment system.
http://www.musicastampata.com

Nicholas Wynne (sheet music)
Original Compositions for various instruments, including recorders
Scores may be VIEWED and PLAYED using Sibelius Scorch, and purchased online
www.nicholas-wynne.co.uk

Oriel Library Sheet music
32, The Burgage,
Market Drayton,
Shropshire TF9 1EG,
01630 653802
oriellibrary@aol.com
http://www.oriellibrary.com
Over 125 titles, from 3 to 11 parts and some for recorder orchestra. Some is contemporary music written specifically for recorder, some is old instrumental and vocal music transcribed or arranged for recorders, with underlay where the music was originally vocal.. A few titles are contrapuntal music originally for lute.

Recorder MusicMail Sheet music, CDs
Scout Bottom Farm,
Mytholmroyd,
Hebden Bridge,
W. Yorks HX7 5JS
01422 882751

www.recordermail.co.uk
Sheet music: Over 10,000 titles always in stock. Beginners to advanced, early music to modern, serious to fun. Recorder music for everyone. Advice and suggestions willingly given.
CDs: Limited selection

Saunders Recorders Sheet music, Instruments, CDs
Mailbox only:
Unit 205, 179 Whiteladies Rd.,
Clifton,
Bristol BS8 2AG
0117 973 5149
John Everingham is now running the business from his home - the former shop has now closed. Visits by appointment only

www.saundersrecorders.com
Sheet music: Over 2500 titles in stock. See easy to use website for details.
Instruments: About 250 different recorders in stock. See easy to use website for details. Available on approval.
CDs: Some available, mainly from artists and groups who distribute their discs privately. Individual and knowledgeable personal service.

Schott & Co. Ltd. Sheet music
48 Great Marlborough St.,
London W1F 7BB,
020 7437 1246

http://www.schott-music.com
Over a thousand titles of music for recorder, mainly Baroque with a small amount of modern music. Also imaginative tutors for recorder by Brian Bonsor.

Snowdrop Publishing (Roger Leaver) Sheet music
21 Snowdrop Way, Widmer End
High Wycombe, Bucks., HP15 6BL
Phone: (01494) 01494 714266
Fax: (01494) 714266
Snowdrop Publishing publishes and distributes the music of Roger Leaver, though other composers may be added in the future.
http://snowdrop-publishing.co.uk/2.html

Stichting Blokfluit Modern and Historical Sheet Music
Catalogue only, useful resource
http://www.blokfluit.org/
Tomus Publications (Colin Touchin) Sheet music
17 Kensington Rd.,
Earlsdon,
Coventry CV5 6GG,
024 7667 0211,

20 titles of recorder music. Contemporary, school, and arrangements, many by Bamforth and Touchin. Prices between £1.70 and £4.50 for score and parts combined - separate copies A4 and A5 to order.

Willobie Press Sheet music
Willobie Press Sheet music
4, Sycamore Close
Newark, Notts.
NG24 4ES

www.willobie.co.uk/willobiepress.htm
Over 80 titles for ensembles and recorder orchestra. Arrangements and original compositions in a variety of styles. Music supplied as A4 score and parts. Inexpensive.

Wood, Wind and Reed Sheet music Instruments
106 Russell St.,
Cambridge CB2 1HU,
01223 500442,

http://www.wwr.co.uk/pages/wwrintro.htm
Sheet music 600 - 700 titles in stock. Beginners to advanced
Instruments Mollenhauer, Yamaha and Moeck recorders stocked, both wood and plastic.