Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bassoon,Cello,Clarinet,Double Bass,Drum Set,English Horn,Euphonium,Flute,Marimba,Oboe,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba,Vibraphone,Viola,Violin,Voice,Xylophone - Early Intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: A0.510131

By Eddy Grant. By Eddy Grant. Arranged by Andrea La Rose. Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Published by Andrea La Rose (A0.510131).

Lovingly transcribed and arranged for 4-6 melodic instruments + drums. 

• Melody and harmony parts for all standard band and orchestral instruments, plus drums.

• Chords included in every part, to encourage use of song as a vehicle for improvisation.

• In original key, so you can play along with the recording.

 

As a young musician, I often had a hard time finding music for me and my friends to play together. Small wonder, when I was a flutist and my closest friends in band played trumpet, baritone sax, and clarinet. Who writes for that combination?

Later, as a music teacher, I would either be approached by students in the same kind of situation or I would have an after-school ensemble consisting of something like 3 flutes, 2 alto saxes, 4 pianists, 5 drummers, a guitar, a viola, and an accordion. Now, really. Who writes for THAT combination?!

Since I am also a composer (who often finds herself writing for similarly odd instrumentation), I would simply arrange music for that combination. But not every teacher or student is comfortable with doing that or has the time to. Finally, I am sharing with you all the fruits of my labor. Let friends play with friends! Let people pick parts that they are comfortable with! Let’s play some music we love!

 

Acoustic Guitar,Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Guitar,Drums,Electric Guitar,Keyboard,Treble Clef Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1393985

Composed by Fosdick and Poulton. Arranged by David Woodcock. 19th Century,Instructional. 42 pages. David Woodcock #977438. Published by David Woodcock (A0.1393985).

This is an arrangement of the famous American civil war melody, scored for flexible ensemble in B flat. It is also available in E flat.
This series has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the ever-changing ensemble combinations that primary and secondary schools and other instrumental ensembles face. 

Because certain instruments are more comfortable in playing in certain keys, each work will be offered in two keys. This should allow for the music director to choose the key most suitable for the instrumental combination.

Each piece consists of five core instrumental parts: 2 treble, 1 alto, tenor and bass. All parts will have a number of transpositions suitable for the instruments that are capable of playing those parts, eg, Part 2 will have parts for violin, B flat clarinet and trumpet, and E flat alto sax.  This will save music directors' time in having to write out additional parts.

Optional parts are included for tuned and untuned percussion, guitar (chords) and bass guitar (notation and TAB), a keyboard part appropriate to the difficulty level, and a rehearsal piano part which is a fuller realisation of the piece and could be played by a more advanced student or the music director.

If the numbers of players on each part allows, the music director can feel free to 'solo' instruments and vary the orchestration, especially on repeats, to create variety in instrumental colour.

Acoustic Guitar,Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Guitar,Drums,Electric Guitar,Keyboard,Treble Clef Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1394003

Composed by Anon. Arranged by David Woodcock. 19th Century,Instructional. 35 pages. David Woodcock #977456. Published by David Woodcock (A0.1394003).

This is an arrangement of the famous American civil war melody, scored for flexible ensemble in F. It is also available in B flat. This series has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the ever-changing ensemble combinations that primary and secondary schools and other instrumental ensembles face.  Because certain instruments are more comfortable in playing in certain keys, each work will be offered in two keys. This should allow for the music director to choose the key most suitable for the instrumental combination. Each piece consists of five core instrumental parts: 2 treble, 1 alto, tenor and bass. All parts will have a number of transpositions suitable for the instruments that are capable of playing those parts, eg, Part 2 will have parts for violin, B flat clarinet and trumpet, and E flat alto sax.  This will save music directors' time in having to write out additional parts. Optional parts are included for tuned and untuned percussion, guitar (chords) and bass guitar (notation and TAB), a keyboard part appropriate to the difficulty level, and a rehearsal piano part which is a fuller realisation of the piece and could be played by a more advanced student or the music director. If the numbers of players on each part allows, the music director can feel free to 'solo' instruments and vary the orchestration, especially on repeats, to create variety in instrumental colour.

Acoustic Guitar,Bass Clef Instrument,Bass Guitar,Drums,Electric Guitar,Keyboard,Treble Clef Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1393996

Composed by Anon. Arranged by David Woodcock. 19th Century,Instructional. 35 pages. David Woodcock #977449. Published by David Woodcock (A0.1393996).

This is an arrangement of the famous melody, scored for flexible ensemble in B flat. It is also available in F. This series has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the ever-changing ensemble combinations that primary and secondary schools and other instrumental ensembles face.  Because certain instruments are more comfortable in playing in certain keys, each work will be offered in two keys. This should allow for the music director to choose the key most suitable for the instrumental combination. Each piece consists of five core instrumental parts: 2 treble, 1 alto, tenor and bass. All parts will have a number of transpositions suitable for the instruments that are capable of playing those parts, eg, Part 2 will have parts for violin, B flat clarinet and trumpet, and E flat alto sax.  This will save music directors' time in having to write out additional parts. Optional parts are included for tuned and untuned percussion, guitar (chords) and bass guitar (notation and TAB), a keyboard part appropriate to the difficulty level, and a rehearsal piano part which is a fuller realisation of the piece and could be played by a more advanced student or the music director. If the numbers of players on each part allows, the music director can feel free to 'solo' instruments and vary the orchestration, especially on repeats, to create variety in instrumental colour.