2020
Holiday Tunes with the Charke ~ Cormier Duo
24 Dec 24, 2020
Happy Holidays from the Charke~Cormier Duo! We've recorded four new tunes and will be uploading them in the next few days before Christmas. Here's the fourth and final one: O Little Town of Bethlehem.
Holiday Tunes with the Charke ~ Cormier Duo
19 Dec 19, 2020
Happy Holidays from the Charke~Cormier Duo! We've recorded four new tunes and will be uploading them in the next few days before Christmas. Here's the third one: Away in a Manger.
Four Lines for flute quartet
16 Dec 16, 2020
I've just completed a new flute quartet called Four Lines. It will be available from the Canadian Music Centre in the new year. A minimal and meditative work for flute quartet. Uses some advanced techniques to create an exciting sound world. The latter part of the composition has some aleatoric notation and incorporates overtone playing techniques.
Holiday Tunes with the Charke ~ Cormier Duo
15 Dec 15, 2020
Happy Holidays from the Charke~Cormier Duo! We've recorded four new tunes and will be uploading them in the next few days before Christmas. Here's the second one: Angels We Have Heard on High.
Holiday Tunes with the Charke ~ Cormier Duo
10 Dec 10, 2020
Happy Holidays from the Charke~Cormier Duo! We've recorded four new tunes and will be uploading them in the next few days before Christmas. Here's the first one: Oh Come All Ye Faithful.
Adams Charke Exchange
03 Nov 03, 2020
Four new videos from a September 24 improvisation session have been added to our channel for the Adams Charke Exchange:
Bass flute improvisation (Sky) Sept 27, 2020
27 Sep 27, 2020
A Sunday morning bass flute improvisation:
Sonnet to the Moon
07 Aug 07, 2020
Released today through Leaf Music in Halifax, Sonnet to the Moon was commissioned by the Halifax Camerata Singers. Written for SATB chorus, a cappella and solo flute based on the poem of the same name by British poet Helen Maria Williams. (1759-1827) The Halifax Camerata Singers is Atlantic Canada’s premier chamber choir founded by Artistic Director Jeff Joudrey.
Lachrymose – Ester Esteban Solana
29 Jun 29, 2020
3x4 – Multi-Tracked Video
29 May 29, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of 3x4. This flute octet is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Based on a 3 by 4 rhythmic pattern. For 4 C flutes and 4 bass flutes.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/7CL9U1hj3mw
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/nomxc0ZlC2s
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet https://youtu.be/GN_Voyy_oRQ
4x5 – Multi-Tracked Video
22 May 22, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of 4x5. This flute quartet is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Based on a 4 by 5 rhythmic pattern. For 2 C flutes and 2 bass flutes.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/7CL9U1hj3mw
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/nomxc0ZlC2s
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet
Adams Charke Exchange
19 May 19, 2020
Norman Adams, cello and I have been working together as improvisors for a number of years. We've now started a new collaboration called ACE, the Adams Charke Exchange! Check out our YouTube page!
We recorded the following 5 videos on May 14, 2020 as demos of our work:
5x6 – Multi-Tracked Video
15 May 15, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of 5x6. This flute quartet is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Based on a 5 by 6 rhythmic pattern. For 2 C flutes and 2 bass flutes.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/7CL9U1hj3mw
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet
6x7 – Multi-Tracked Video
08 May 08, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of 6x7. This flute quartet is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Based on a 6 by 7 rhythmic pattern. For 2 C flutes and 2 bass flutes.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet
Five Lines Sheet Music
08 May 08, 2020
The sheet music (score and parts) for Five lines is now available from the Canadian Music Centre: https://cmccanada.org/shop/76347/
Five Lines – Multi-Tracked Video
01 May 01, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of Five Lines. Similar to my flute quartets, this flute quintet is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Recorded at home on April 6, 2020.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet https://youtu.be/DuCtnPaoKrc
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet
Complete Videos of 15 Solo Improvisations and 16 Duo Improvisations
01 May 01, 2020
Here are two videos with the complete set of 15 solo and 16 duo flute and bass improvisations recorded in March/April 2020 while at home during the coronavirus.
Three Lines – Multi-Tracked Video
24 Apr 24, 2020
A multi-tracked performance of Three Lines. Similar to my flute quartets, this flute trio is created in a minimalist style and uses some extended techniques to create an exciting sound world. Recorded at home on April 6, 2020.
I'll be posting a new multi-tracked flute ensemble video every Friday afternoon until the end of May. I hope you enjoy!
Fri. April 24 – Three Lines for flute trio https://youtu.be/pri4DMN__60
Fri. May 01 – Five Lines for flute quintet
Fri. May 08 – 6x7 for flute quartet
Fri. May 15 – 5x6 for flute quartet
Fri. May 22 – 4x5 for flute quartet
Fri. May 29 – 3x4 for flute octet
Flute Duos Complete Playlist (April, 2020)
24 Apr 24, 2020
Here's the complete playlist with 16 flute and bass flute duos from April, 2020. Click on the 3 horizontal lines at the top right of the video for the complete set of videos.
Flute Solos Complete Playlist (March/April, 2020)
24 Apr 24, 2020
Here's the complete playlist with 15 flute and bass flute solos from March/April, 2020. Click on the 3 horizontal lines at the top right of the video for the complete set of videos.
Flute Duo Improvisation April 21, 2020
21 Apr 21, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
This is the last in this set of solo and duo improvisations. I ended up recorded thirty-one videos in total, for a complete month of performances.
Flute Duo Improvisation April 19, 2020
19 Apr 19, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 18, 2020
18 Apr 18, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 17, 2020
17 Apr 17, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 16, 2020
16 Apr 16, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 15, 2020
15 Apr 15, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 14, 2020
14 Apr 14, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 13, 2020
13 Apr 13, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 12, 2020
12 Apr 12, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 11, 2020
11 Apr 11, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 10, 2020
10 Apr 10, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 09, 2020
09 Apr 09, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation April 08, 2020
08 Apr 08, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 07, 2020
07 Apr 07, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation April 06, 2020
06 Apr 06, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 05, 2020
05 Apr 05, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation April 04, 2020
04 Apr 04, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 03, 2020
03 Apr 03, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation April 02, 2020
02 Apr 02, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Duo Improvisation April 01, 2020
01 Apr 01, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 31, 2020
31 Mar 31, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 30, 2020
30 Mar 30, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 29, 2020
29 Mar 29, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 28, 2020
28 Mar 28, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 27, 2020
27 Mar 27, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 26, 2020
26 Mar 26, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 25, 2020
25 Mar 25, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Remote Session: Debussy
24 Mar 24, 2020
Since we can't meet in person at the moment, we recorded this version of Debussy individually in our homes and spliced it together. We hope this brings you some tranquility in this unprecedented time. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 24, 2020
24 Mar 24, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 23, 2020
23 Mar 23, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 22, 2020
22 Mar 22, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Flute Improvisation March 21, 2020
21 Mar 21, 2020
Since we're stuck at home and can't play any concerts, I'm uploading some improvisations. Stay safe everyone!
Paganini Caprice No. 24
20 Mar 20, 2020
Keeping busy during the coronavirus. Practicing Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 for flute.
Bathymetrics Terrains Released Today
14 Feb 14, 2020
Bathymetric Terrains is released today through Leaf Music Halifax: https://leaf-music.ca/product/lm234/
Bathymetric Terrains Promotional Video
03 Feb 03, 2020
A wonderful new video to promote our Bathymetric Terrains album, have a look! Video by Cassie Mann. Thank-you to Leaf Music, FACTOR and Acadia University for supporting this project.
Bathymetric Terrains Pre-Order iTunes
16 Jan 16, 2020
Bathymetric CD Release Concert
14 Jan 14, 2020
The CD launch of Bathymetric Terrains is on Saturday, February 15th @ 2 PM. The Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax. Free admission! Join us if you can.
http://charkecormierduo.com/shows
