![]() This can result in a fuller sound that is closer to an original arrangement for full band. (Percussion is optional and included.) But:įlex arrangements require a range of at least 5 or 6 instruments, starting (for example) with flute, or clarinet, or trumpet, etc., at the treble end - down to (for example) bass clarinet, or trombone, or euphonium, or tuba, at the bass end. And, hard to believe but true: every instrument has at its disposal all 4 voices. Adaptable arrangements are especially useful if your instrumentation varies or is uncertain, or if you just want to have fun playing a familiar work with only 4 (or many more) players, and for creating virtual ensembles. The number of possibilities is virtually endless. You can also "mix and match," e.g., flute and clarinet on voice 1, alto sax and trumpet on voice 2, tenor sax on voice 3, trombone and/or tuba on voice 4. ![]() This means, for example, a sectional rehearsal can play the entire work with only flutes, or only trumpets, and so on. Thus, each adaptable arrangement becomes a collection of quartets for any 4 (or more) instruments. Key differences between Adaptable and Flex:Īdaptable arrangements (the more flexible of the two types) require only 4 instruments-moreover, these can be any four instruments. VESUVIUS - for flex band or flex orchestra SIMPLE GIFTS: FOUR SHAKER SONGS - for adaptable band LOCH LOMOND - for flex band or flex orchestra, arr. IN C-DORIAN - for 3 to 300 players, or singersĬAJUN FOLK SONGS: BELLE - for adaptable bandĮARTH SONG - for flex band or flex orchestra VIEW (AND COMPARE) ADAPTABLE/FLEX SCORES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL VERSIONS:ĪMAZING GRACE - for flex band or flex orchestra with optional vocals Exclusively available as Instant PDF downloads
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