Gary Schocker

Meant to suggest a set of logical puzzles; Schocker's Syllogisms add extra intensity to his lyrical and playful style. In three movements; 'Breezes Blow;' 'Flutes Trill;' and 'Caffeine Energizes;' Sch...

With the medieval charm that has inspired several suites by Gary Schocker, Over the Moat is a picturesque divertimento ideal for recitals and duet playing. The movements hint at a royal wedding.

Gary Schocker's Spelunking is an expedition for two flutes. The first movement is titled 'Scaling,' and it suggests the upward and downward scaling of caves, along with a surprise or two. The second m...

Continuing his celebrated series of Latin-inspired dance suites for two flutes and piano; Gary Schocker's Accident Prone (Four Dances for Two Flutes and Piano) has all the sizzle and charm of his prev...

Composed for the Dutch piccolo virtuoso Peter Verhoyen, Sonata for Short Attention Spans is a rarity in the repertoire - a concert trio for Piccolo, C Flute, and Piano. The short attention spans in th...

For 3 Flutes

With the two movements 'Down and Dirty' and 'Slap That Thang;' the ever-imaginative Gary Schocker provides flute trios with a new 4-minute work; full of gritty blues licks; key slaps; and plenty of op...

For Flute Quartet

Celestial Bodies was commissioned by Powell Flutes in celebration of Philip Dikeman, and premiered at the gala closing concert of the 2017 NFA convention. Composed with a lilting, moderate 6/8 flow, C...

For Two Clarinets and Piano

A new duet for flute and bassoon (or cello) by Gary Schocker, humorously titled Flusooning, describes the unlikely courtship of the two instruments in four movements: Lonely Hearts Club, In the Park,...

For Flute and B-Flat Clarinet

Following the success of the classic Airheads for flute and clarinet; Gary Schocker has provided a sequel; sporting the same lyricism; surprises; grace; and wit; teasing us with five cryptically named...

What goes on in the minds of chamber musicians as they express their feelings through music? Here are five imaginary conversations for flute, oboe, and bassoon, using music rather than words. Sometime...

Composed for the unusual combination of Flute and Tuba; Odd Bedfellows may also be performed with Bassoon. Movement 1 is titled 'At the Hippo Watering Hole;' and is full of scenic imagery. The beautif...

For E-flat Alto Saxophone and Piano

For solo Flute

The beauty and elegance of Gary Schocker's neo-baroque inspirations, and the charming French influence on his language come together in this ravishing suite. Schocker's picturesque movements are prese...

A songbook for flute; Memory Book includes five sonic poems; each with a strong melodic line; a Schocker signature. Here; Gary muses on: Remembering; Orange Moon; Enter December; That Night and Dragon...