Flexible / Adaptable Instrumentation

The Moors that occupied Andalucia for nearly 800 years contributed unique music and exotic dances to the culture of the region. With this inspiration, Victor Lopez produced an original composition that

It's the creepy and ghostly classic original work with a different look. This flex version is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, including

Evoking the proud spirit symbolized by the presidential aircraft, the rhythmic drive and uplifting melody will quickly make this piece a favorite of your students and audiences alike. Now scored in a

The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, it provides a moment of contrast

A true concert band classic that explores the rich American folk style in two sections. The first has broad, moving harmonies under a melody reminiscent of Shenandoah, and the second a lively dance

This work for beginning band, rescored for flexible instrumentation, is a great introduction to simple syncopation. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, this is a great opportunity to

An exciting composition for the young concert band. Full of flair and the rhythmic motifs that we have come to love, composer Sean O'Loughlin has created a piece your students will want to play again and

Who would have thought that sea shanties would have caused a huge social media craze? These four classic yet timely shanties are scored in full four-part flex with percussion and viola world parts. They are

This popular waltz melody from Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra is well known throughout the world and often used in TV and films. Here is a well-paced version scored for flexible

A staple of the festival repertoire for young bands for over 30 years! With its dramatic fanfare and rhythmic energy throughout, this version for flexible instrumentation is adapted directly from the

Windsor Chimes is the basis of this clever musical exploration of the concept of time through the use of asymmetric meter, augmentation, reduction of rhythmic figures, and rhythmic layering. Its

Musically explore the feelings of anger and the fury of destructive forces - this piece allows musicians to explore their own emotions and to experience the artistic side of performance, playing with

Hit a home run with this unique, adaptable multi-movement piece with each one-minute micro-movement written by a different composer! Balmages, Jolley, Meechan, Shapiro, and Ticheli come together to offer

A flexible ensemble arrangement based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. Since its

This spirited work is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. The sleigh bells give this energy and a lightness that, when paired with the flowing

This work is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. Beginning with a sensitive unison Chant reminiscent of early church

This flexible arrangement of a Francis McBeth work is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. If you want to teach rhythm, this is your piece!

Heroes come to us in all areas of life. This triumphant work pays tribute to those heroes that live among us. Originally scored for brass quintet, this flexible instrumentation work with a snappy melody is

This energetic work is wildly infectious. A light and lively musical statement inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista, Colorado, is sure to make all want to dance. The tubas and low woodwinds will

Take your band to the exotic and mystical world of the Japanese samurai with this exciting work. The percussion section is featured with a wide array of percussive sounds and exotic pentatonic tones from

This powerful work depicts the frantic voyage of RMS Carpathia racing to the aid of RMS Titanic. The whole band is involved in making the sounds of the ship, from the vibrating hull to the

Dynamic and spirited, the bold opening quickly sets the stage for lush harmonies, driving rhythms, and a variety of tonal colors. An excellent way to announce the beginning of your concert while leaving

The original publication of this work established Claude T. Smith's use of the 7/8-time meter as his signature rhythmic device for instrumental ensembles. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to