Marie Leveaux, Voudou Queen of New Orleans (Flute Choir)

Marie Leveaux, Voudou Queen of New Orleans (Flute Choir) by Ruben Flores, Published by Alry Publications.

A Sunday in Saint Louis Cathedral; Give me luck... NOW; Hoodoo and Ritual Dance on the Congo Square

This three-movement suite was premiered at the 2013 NFA Convention in New Orleans by the University of Veracruz Flute Ensemble. Ruben Flores uses a variety of extended techniques (harmonics, key slaps, wind tone) in these vignettes to help tell the story of Marie Leveaux, a 19th-century Creole Voodoo practicioner.

Instrumentation:
Piccolo
5 C Flutes
2 Alto Flutes
Bass Flute