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Menuet Recording Released
"Menuet" (Bach / Arranged by Ric Flauding) is now released and on Spotify and others.Posted Date: July 16 2021
Recorded by the Nashville Recording Orchestra at Ocean Way Studios. Produced by Ric.
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String Quartet Session
Yesterday we recorded the string quartet tracks for artist Jimmy Roja's album (jazz bass). String arrangements were composed by Ric. The album is produced by Joey Arreguin, engineered by Orlando Torres. Marcy Vaj played Violin 1 and contracted the strings - all went great!
Posted Date: July 16 2021
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Thank You J.W. Pepper
For featuring my song (co-written with Paul Baker) "Group Dynamics".
Posted Date: July 16 2021
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Happy Client (Producer)
Phone call from the Producer the day after a string recording session in LA.
Posted Date: July 16 2021
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String Quartet Session
Tomorrow (Thur. July 15) we will be tracking string quartet at Love & Laughter Studios in S. Calif. Looking forward to working with Violinist Marcy Vaj (Dicterow) again after many years. This is for jazz bassist Jimmy Roja's album produced by Joey Arreguin and featuring songs by Jimmy, Joey and...
Posted Date: July 14 2021
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Significant Music
Ric is now an Artist with the Significant Music Group. Website coming.Posted Date: July 13 2021
Work-in-progress Bio... "Hello, I’m Ric, From Rock to Jazz to Orchestral I’ve been expanding my understanding of how to make music special to the audience. I work as a... |
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Russ w/The Bucharest Strings
Russ Hewitt with be releasing his recordings and videos I arranged and was the Artistic Director on with the Bucharest Strings. Getting excited about these releases. I look forward to many more with the Bucharest All-Star Orchestra.
Posted Date: July 09 2021
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StaffPad Radio
I have been informed that StaffPad (Muse) wants to feature me and my music on their new StaffPad Radio Channel. I have been using StaffPad for about 7 months now. I've used it mostly for my own pieces in the Flauding Music Publishing catalog, but also for client projects recorded in Nashville,...
Posted Date: July 07 2021
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Dear Clients of Flauding Music
Dear Clients of Flauding Music...Posted Date: June 26 2021
Thank you for the work! The past few months Ric has completed arrangements/orchestrations for a number of projects including: Bill Mullin: 6 songs for vocal, rhythm section and 20 (+3 passes) strings recorded at Ocean Way... |
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New Sheet Music Releases
Ric's new arrangement of "O Holy Night" for string orchestra & timpani (optional) & "Spanish Romance" for string orchestra are now available on J.W. Pepper, Sheet Music Plus and Music 4 Gigs.
Posted Date: June 26 2021
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Dave Thrush on TBN
Saxophonist Dave Thrush performed my arrangement of "O Come All Ye Faithful" on TBN back in 1996. He finally got video of his performances. The host was Jeff Fenholt who was the original Jesus in the Broadway Production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Thank you Dave for posting.
Posted Date: June 03 2021
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J.W. Pepper Newsletter
Thank you J.W. Pepper/My Score for featuring my arrangement of the Hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" for String Orchestra in your Newsletter and Webinar (along with 2 other pieces of mine).
Posted Date: May 26 2021
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NEWS...
1) "The Braes of Kintallen" (MacColl-Flauding) was given it's live premiere by the Texas Chamber Symphony. Posted Date: May 24 2021
Director Shannon Small wrote "100% standing ovation!...your piece brought tears to my eyes. those pieces are always the best; stirring deep into your heart and...
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Featured on J.W. Pepper
Ric's music was featured on a webinar hosted by J.W. Pepper/MyScore. Thank you Issac Brooks & Andrea Pelloquin.
Posted Date: May 21 2021
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"I Will Arise..." now on SMP
My arrangement for String Orchestra of the Hymn "I Will Arise And Go To Jesus" is now on Sheet Music Plus. You can hear it and check out the score (excerpt)
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Posted Date: May 12 2021
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I Will Arise...Now On J.W. Pepper
My arrangement of the Hymn "I Will Arise And Go To Jesus" for string orchestra is now on J.W. Pepper/My Score.Posted Date: May 12 2021
You can hear and see the score HERE
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New Videos
We have added a few new videos to the Video Gallery from recent recording sessions. We will be adding some more soon.
Posted Date: May 11 2021
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Bucharest All-Star Orchestra
Just had a great Zoom meeting with our Bucharest Production Team. I composed 2 string arrangements for Nuevo-Flamenco Guitarist Russ Hewitt who I have worked with many times before. We will have 22 strings (8/6/4/4). We will be overdubbing the orchestra this Sat. & Sun. Should be exciting!
Posted Date: May 10 2021
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"Group Dynamics": Editor's Choice
"Group Dynamics" (Jazz Band: Composed by Ric Flauding/Arranged by Paul Baker) just got Editor's Choice recognition at J.W. Pepper and will be featured as such in their catalog and online promotions. Check it out
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Posted Date: May 10 2021
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New Video
Denise has completed the editing for a new video from composer Bill Mullin of his song "Foregiveness" with the string arrangement composed-conducted by Ric. Here is a photo from the video.
Posted Date: May 05 2021
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"My Shepherd..." on SMP
Ric's arrangement for string orchestra of the hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" is now on Sheet Music Plus. Posted Date: May 05 2021
Check it out
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"My Shepherd..." now on J.W. Pepper
Ric's arrangement of the hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" for string orchestra is now on J.W. Pepper/My Score. You can hear and see the score
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Posted Date: May 05 2021
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Jimmy Rojas Album
I have been hired by Producer-Composer Joey Arreguin and Bass Artist-Composer Jimmy Rojas to compose 3 string arrangements for Jimmy's new jazz album. The strings will be recorded in the LA area. I will be conducting.
Posted Date: April 28 2021
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O Way Photo
Denise and Jim always manage to get a photo of Ocean Way Studios Nashville with a "spiritual" element. Here's one from last Saturday's sessions that Denise took.
Posted Date: April 27 2021
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Return From Nashville
Just got back from conducting my string arrangement-compositions at Ocean Way Studios Nashville. We had 20 players (12/4/4) and it went great. So many to thank, but especially Mr. Bill Mullin: composer-artist for the project. We tracked 7 songs altogether, myself contributing 6 and Carl Marsh...
Posted Date: April 26 2021
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"Group Dynamics" (Arr: Paul Baker)
Master Jazz Band Arranger Paul Baker has again arranged a song of mine (originally titled "Sonny" - now "Group Dynamics") for Jazz Band and is releasing on his publishing company "Baker's Jazz And More". Paul's charts are GREAT and make the "Editor's Choice Award" at J.W. Pepper. Paul had a stellar...
Posted Date: April 26 2021
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Ocean Way Nashville Session
We will be recording strings (20) this week at Ocean Way Studios Nashville. I have composed 6 string arrangements for Singer-Songwriter-Artist Bill Mullin. These are great songs with very poetic lyrics and moving music - picturesque at it's best. Composer-Arranger Carl Marsh will also be joining us...
Posted Date: April 20 2021
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Bucharest All Star Orchestra
The Bucharest All Star Orchestra will be recording 2 string arrangements I composed for Nuevo Flamenco Guitarist Russ Hewitt in May. I will be producing the sessions. This is my first time working with this orchestra and I have really enjoyed getting to know Ionut (violin). I look forward to...
Posted Date: March 31 2021
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Thank You Paulinho
Paulinho Da Costa (percussion) played on my "Letters" album (Spindletop Records).Posted Date: March 24 2021
He was one of two musicians on that album I most enjoyed working with - very gracious. Paulinho would invite me to concerts and events with other Brazilian artists such as Dori Caymmi. He has been on more...
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Russ & Romania Strings
I just completed arranging the strings on Russ Hewitt's song "Amor Pardido" from his new CD release. Posted Date: March 24 2021
We will be recording the strings with the Romanian Orchestra strings in May. Thank you Ionut Cosarca.
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Baker's Jazz and More
Paul Baker has arranged my song for Jazz band and will be recording it soon for publication. Paul always does a great job writing for Jazz Bands. Thank you Paul.
Posted Date: March 24 2021
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Peace, Perfect Peace now on J.W. Pepper
Ric's arrangement of the hymn "Peace, Perfect Peace" (variations) for string quartet or string orchestra is now on J.W. Pepper/My Score. Check it out HERE .
Posted Date: March 02 2021
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Peace, Perfect Peace on SMP
Ric's arrangement of the hymn "Peace, Perfect Peace" (variations) for string quartet or string orchestra is now on Sheet Music Plus. Check it out
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Posted Date: March 02 2021
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Peace, Perfect Peace now on Praise Charts
Ric's arrangement of the hymn "Peace, Perfect Peace" (variations) for string quartet or string orchestra is now available on Praise Charts. Check it out
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Posted Date: March 01 2021
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Peace, Perfect Peace now on Music4Gigs
Ric's arrangement of the traditional hymn "Peace, Perfect Peace" in variations form is now available on Music4Gigs. Arranged for string quartet or string orchestra. Check it out
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Posted Date: February 28 2021
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Music 4 Gigs
Ric's sheet music is now also available from Music 4 Gigs.com
Posted Date: February 22 2021
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General Hospital
Ric's music appeared on the television show "General Hospital" aired Dec. 2020. Thank you Heavy Hitters.
Posted Date: February 10 2021
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Be Still My Soul on J.W. Pepper
Ric's arrangement of "Be Still My Soul" for piano & strings is now available on J.W. Pepper.Posted Date: February 10 2021
Hear it & see the score HERE
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Be Still My Soul on SMP
"Be Still My Soul" for piano & strings is now available on Sheet Music Plus. Click HERE to listen and review the score.
Posted Date: February 06 2021
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Abide With Me on SMP
My arrangement of "Abide With Me" for string orchestra (or quartet/quintet) is now available on Sheet Music Plus. Posted Date: February 04 2021
Click HERE to hear...
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Abide With Me on J.W. Pepper
My arrangement of "Abide With Me" for string orchestra (or quartet/quintet) is now on My Score/J.W. Pepper.Posted Date: February 04 2021
You can check it out HERE
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Abide With Me on Praise Charts
My arrangement for String Orchestra (or quartet/quintet) of the Hymn "Abide With Me" is now published on Praise Charts. Click HERE to hear it and review the...
Posted Date: February 03 2021
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"Sonny" published
Publishing Company Baker's Jazz & More is publishing my song "Sonny" with an arrangement for Jazz Band by the great Paul Baker. Paul also arranged a Jazz Band version of my song "Sneaky Pete" a couple years back and did an incredible job (as always). Thank you Paul and Baker's Jazz &...
Posted Date: February 02 2021
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"Jesu..." now on J.W. Pepper
My arrangement of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for piano & string orchestra is now on J.W. Pepper.Posted Date: January 27 2021
Click HERE
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The Portfolio Composer Podcast
Yesterday Composer Dr. Garrett Hope interviewed me for The Portfolio Composer Podcast. It will be broadcast in March. We discussed a number of music topics focusing on arranging-orchestrating-composing for the "work-for-hire" arena and the "printed music" arena. Stay tuned!
Posted Date: January 27 2021
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Happy Client, Happy Ric
All is well.
Posted Date: January 27 2021
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring-PUBLISHED
Jesu, Joy of Man's desiring for Piano & String Orchestra is now available on Sheet Music PlusPosted Date: January 24 2021
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Recording-Nashville
Completed 3 days of recording in Nashville at Ocean Way Studios (orchestra) & Blackbird Studios (choir). Went great.Posted Date: January 23 2021
Soli deo Gloria
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Jesu, Joy of...
Completed an arrangement-orchestration of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" for piano & string orchestra. Posted Date: January 23 2021
The score and parts will be published on Sheet Music Plus and others. I am very pleased with this version. I call it my "Bachmaninoff" version (gets a bit virtuosic!). This is my...
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Nashville Sessions (update)
We are scheduled to record the Nashville Recording Orchestra at Ocean Way Studios this coming Wed. & Thur. We record the Choir at Blackbird Studios on Fri. I hope to be there. If not we will do it remotely. Everything is ready to go.
Posted Date: January 16 2021
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Musiversal Newsletter
Thank you Musiversal for including us in your Newsletter (Jan. 15, 2021) for "The Braes of Kintallen" (String Orchestra). Arranged & Orchestrated by Ric Flauding. Executive Producer: Connee Black.
Posted Date: January 15 2021
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Portfolio Composer Podcast
The podcast interview for The Portfolio Composer hosted by Dr. Garrett Hope will be on Jan. 26. It will be broadcast later. I want to again thank Dr. Hope for having me also as a presenter for The Ultimate Music Business Summit. Many of you have contacted me with positive comments - thank you also....
Posted Date: January 13 2021
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Nashville Recording
We are scheduled to record at Ocean Way Studios (orchestra) & Blackbird Studios (choir) Jan. 20-22. This will complete the work on this project.Posted Date: January 13 2021
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I Wonder as I Wander (piano)
Ric's arrangement for solo piano of "I Wonder as I Wander" is now available on Sheet Music Plus HERE .Posted Date: December 31 2020
You can hear it &...
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Fanfare (See, Your King Comes)
"Fanfare (See, Your King Comes)" for Brass & Timpani is now available for purchase (score & parts) on these websites:
Posted Date: December 23 2020
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The Journey Collection
A Medley of all the songs from Ric's album "The Journey Collection" is now on the Recordings page.Posted Date: December 04 2020
Available Spotify and others.
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Ultimate Music Business Summit
Posted Date: December 01 2020
I will be a Presenter-Instructor at the Ultimate Music Business Summit hosted by Composer Dr. Garrett Hope (The Portfolio Composer) January 7-9, 2021. I will be teaching "The Business of Producing Your Own Recordings" for Composers-Arrangers-Orchestrators and... |
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Podcast: The Portfolio Composer
I will be interviewed by Composer Dr. Garrett Hope for The Portfolio Composer on Jan. 12 at 9:00am.
Posted Date: November 23 2020
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Russ Hewitt w/Orchestra
I was honored to be hired by Nuevo-Flameno Guitar Great Russ Hewitt to write the orchestra arrangements for 3 of his songs for premiere with orchestra.
Posted Date: November 05 2020
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The Braes of Kintallen
"The Braes of Kintallen" as recorded by The Prague Strings is now available on Spotify and others.
Posted Date: October 31 2020
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Chosen
Act 2 from the musical "Chosen" is now available on CD.Posted Date: October 31 2020
I Arranged-Orchestrated-Conducted & Produced the recording along with Songwriter Mark Greer. We return to Nashville to record the remainder of Act 1. Visit:
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The Braes of Kintallen video & other...
Posted Date: August 12 2020
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