The Barn at Evening
By Steven H. Gordon 02/01/2026
 
Alto
 
 
The Barn at Evening imagines an old barn that still entertains friends as they gather to dance and to tell old stories that get more tense at each telling. This composition is meant to be played energetically and expressively.
--Steven H. Gordon
 
An easy and relaxing solo for alto recorder, with chords provided for a friend on guitar or piano (or harp!). Lots of low F's keep the piece grounded, and it never goes above the upper Bb. Players should let the music speak to them in phrasing, mood and intensity, with no single interpretation being "correct". This piece will have as many meanings as there are players exploring it.
--Glen Shannon
 
 
No. of Recorder Parts:
1
Difficulty:
Easy
Occasion:
Any
Libraries:
New Music for Recorder
Date Added:
03/09/2026
Style:
Tonal/Melodic