This arrangement is for seven bassoons and contrabassoon arranged into two quartets. Arranger Gary Bricault and editor Bruce R. Smith have created a wonderful selection for the bassoon ensemble. Grade
Exchanges for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion is written for bands that are ready to step up to contemporary material. The piece requires speed, being alert for entrances, maintain tempo, and
Scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 3 clarinets, alto clarinet, bass clarinet and 4 saxes.
In Shapiro's Raggedy Rag, the intention was to give all instruments an interesting melody or counter melody which they could "hear/perceive" rather than to delegate them to down-beats and