4-part Ensemble
4-part Ensemble Music with Flexible Instrumentation
Suitable for many combinations of Woodwind &/or Brass instruments
Ideal for Clarinet Quartet/Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet/Ensemble and Brass Quartet/Ensemble.
Items that include optional percussion and an optional Part 5 can also be used for Concert Band and are ideal when the Concert Band line-up is incomplete/unbalanced.
All 4-part arrangements include:
• Part 1 – Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet.
• Part 2 – Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet.
• Part 3 – Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, F Horn.
• Part 4 – Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Trombone/Euphonium.
Some also have Optional Percussion parts.
Some arrangements also include an Optional Part 5 that can be used to include a Tuba &/or less competent players of Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, F Horn.
The scores are notated in concert pitch. Octave displacement occurs in some parts. Part 2 and 3 are kept below the break for the Clarinets in the Elementary level. Part 3 is kept below the break in both the Elementary and Intermediate Levels. Optional lower notes are given if the Bass Clarinet (Part 4) crosses the break.
Click on the titles below for details of individual items (including score and audio samples).
Elementary level…
SHORT & SUITE – with Optional Percussion
– 3 short pieces (can be used separately or as a suite)
– all Clarinet and Bass Clarinet parts are below the break
– melody is “shared” so that all players of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 have “important” parts!
– optional Part 5 included – can be played using only the notes Bb and F (concert pitch)
Intermediate level…
BAD MOON RISING – Creedence Clearwater Revival
– suits Early Intermediate performers. Part 4 is Elementary Level. Optional Part 5 (Elementary Level) included.
PAYPHONE – Maroon 5
SHAKE IT OFF – Taylor Swift
– Optional Part 5 (Elementary Level) included