Four mixed quartets
with each title:
• Woodwind
• Brass
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
The parts:
• interchangeable between quartets
• substitute transpositions provided
• optional percussion included
As long as the four parts are
covered, any combination of instruments will work!
mixed quartets with interchangeable parts
grade 3-4
Each title comes with the instrumentation below – four standard mixed quartets with substitute parts. Each arrangement also includes two percussion parts (optional) and a full score for each quartet.
Woodwind Quartet
(1) Flute
(2) Oboe
(2) Clarinet
(3) Clarinet
(3) Alto Saxophone
(4) Bassoon
(4) Bass Clarinet
(4) Baritone Saxophone
Brass Quartet
(1) Trumpet
(2) Trumpet
(3) Horn
(3) Trombone/Baritone
(3) Baritone TC
(4) Trombone/Baritone
(4) Baritone TC
(4) Tuba
Clarinet Quartet
(1) Bb Clarinet
(2) Bb Clarinet
(3) Alto Clarinet
(3) Bb Clarinet
(4) Bass Clarinet
Saxophone Quartet
(1) Alto Saxophone
(2) Alto Saxophone
(3) Tenor Saxophone
(4) Baritone Saxophone
This is great concert literature for small bands!
only $39 per set
That's the full set of 4 quartets shown above for just $39!
Expansion Ensembles
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 - Rondo
Grade: 4
Genre: Classical, Mozart
Here's a movement from one of Mozart’s best-known works with challenges in every part. This is a great opportunity for better ensembles to show what they can do. It is an ideal contest choice and a perfect fit for chamber music concerts.
Orgelkonzert Nr. 6
Grade: 3.5
Genre: Handel, concerto, Baroque
This delightful movement from a popular organ concerto displays the motoristic rhythms intelligent counterpoint that make Baroque music so appealing. Handel’s melodic part writing makes this especially fun to rehearse.
The Carman's Whistle
Grade: 3
Genre: Byrd, Renaissance
William Byrd wrote this brilliant theme and variations for keyboard in the late 1500s. While retaining much of the original material, this free adaptation includes reharmonization and transitions in a contemporary style. Carmen? They were horse cart drivers from the period known for their whistling ability.
Christmas Trilogy
Grade: 3
Genre: Christmas, carols, jazz
Three carols in accessible, light jazz styles. Teach these to your full band and then break out into small ensembles for performances around the community.
I. Joy to the World (0:00)
II. The First Noel (1:33)
III. Angels We Have Heard On High (3:58)
Music for the Royal Fireworks
Grade: 3
Genre: Baroque, Handel
These two movements in contrasting style from Handel’s renowned orchestral suite are at home in any setting. It's great music, familiar to most listeners, and enjoyable to play -- a must-have for every ensemble library.
March to the Revolution
Grade: 3
Genre: March, patriotic, Chester
This stirring march is built on Chester, the patriotic anthem from the American Revolution by William Billings. The contemporary treatment of this familiar melody fits well in both contest and concert settings.
