FlexDuets, FlexTrios & More Thursday, September 03, 2020
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist
FlexDuets
First Year FlexDuets arr. Scott Wagstaff
Scott Wagstaff designed and edited this new series of flexible instrumentation duet books to make sure that grade 1-2 players have a positive first experience playing in a small ensemble. Featuring 12 selections that can be played by virtually any combination of two like or mixed wind instruments using the appropriate key-compatible book(s), these duets were written to accommodate the needs of Scott’s own students and have already been played many times at contests with excellent results.
Second Year FlexDuets arr. Carl Strommen
These flexible instrumentation duet books are designed as a followup to the popular First Year FlexDuet collection. Featuring 10 grade 2-3 selections that can be played by virtually any combination of two like or mixed wind instruments using the appropriate key-compatible book(s).
Classical FlexDuets arr. Frank J. Halferty
This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.
Festival FlexDuets arr. Frank J. Halferty
These 8 duets are destined to become a staple of school music libraries as they can be mixed or matched using any combination of the 10 different books for wind and string instruments. They can also be combined and played by a larger ensemble that has challenging instrumentation.
FlexTrios
FlexTrios for All Winds arr. Lennie Niehaus
To answer the call for chamber music with flexible instrumentation, veteran writer Lennie Niehaus has designed this new series of books. Featuring 10 selections that can be played by virtually any combination of three (or multiples of three – 6, 9, 12) like-or-mixed wind instruments using the appropriate key-compatible book.
FlexTrios for Woodwinds arr. Lennie Niehaus
These trios are playable by any combination of three woodwind instruments. Parts are provided for instruments in C (flute or oboe), Bb (clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano or tenor sax), Eb (alto or baritone sax, Eb clarinet, alto clarinet), and Bass Clef (bassoon). Perfect for any performance setting, these trios can be expanded for any multiple of three woodwind players (6, 9, 12).
FlexTrios for Brass arr. Lennie Niehaus
These trios are playable by almost any combination of three brass instruments. Parts are provided for instruments in Bb (trumpet or baritone T.C.), F (Horn in F), and Bass Clef (trombone, baritone B.C. or tuba); tuba can only play part 3. Perfect for any performance setting, these trios can also be expanded for any multiple of three brass players (6, 9, 12).
Classical FlexTrios
Classical FlexTrios arr. Andrew Balent
These 18 trios cover a wide range of styles from the Baroque era to the 20th Century. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.
Classical FlexTrios for Woodwinds arr. Andrew Balent
This flexible grade 3 collection contains five well-known classical and traditional pieces that can be played by any combination of 3 woodwind instruments.
Classical FlexTrios for Brass arr. Andrew Balent
This flexible grade 3 collection contains five well-known classical and traditional pieces that can be played by any combination of 3 brass instruments (Tuba may only play the 3rd line).
FlexQuartets
Classical FlexQuartets arr. Andrew Balent
This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 3 arrangements are fully interchangeable, and contain well-known classical melodies. Published in score form for any combination of instruments using the appropriate key-compatible books.
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About the Author:
A former band director, Ken taught grade 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, the Muppets, and hockey (especially the Penguins).