Flex/Adaptable Band Music

Contrapunctus I The Art of Fugue BWV 1080

Grade 3

3’02” for 4-part flex band. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 –1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080, is an incomplete musical work of unspecified instrumentation (but likely keyboard) by J.S. Bach. Written in the last decade of his life set of compositions is the culmination of Bach’s experimentation with monothematic instrumental works.

Contrapunctus I from The Art of Fugue BWV 1080

Digital Score and Parts Hard Copy Score – upon request *Easy Piano part available

$45.00

Wonder Flow

Grade 4

3’52” for flexible (woodwind/brass/string/percussion) instrumentation. This piece is written specifically for flexible ensembles looking for a vivid contemporary sound, bold melodies, and highly involved percussion parts. The three percussion parts can be divided into five/six percussionists.

“A dynamic composition crafted with precision and passion. This piece has been thoughtfully created to provide smaller bands with a challenging and electrifying experience. WonderFlow stands as a vibrant testament to innovation and creativity. It’s captivating structure weaves together interlocking rhythms and melodies, creating a seamless tapestry of sound that propels the audience into a state of perpetual motion and unbridled energy.” -Sean Shelton

Wonder Flow

Digital Score and Parts Hard Copy Score – upon request

$40.00

Whomp!

Grade 3.5/4 – 2021/2024

Whomp! (3’18”) for 5-part Flex Band (strings included) is a dynamic piece influenced by street/jam bands that mix funk, dance, pop, and techno music. The instrumentation is particularly accommodating for smaller ensembles. Whomp! is written in Eb Aeolian mode (natural minor) with an array of extended chords. Staccato quarter notes should be separated (but not shortened to an eighth note). The percussion parts can be played by 6-8 musicians. Add stomps or other body percussion to the clapping to create a larger impact during the performance. Consider an Electric Bass instead of the Double Bass to change the mood of the piece and add energy to the solo at measure 59.

Whomp! for 5-part Flex Band

Digital Score and Parts Hard Copy Score – upon request

$45.00

Gymnopédie no. 1

Grade 2.5

The first of the three piano compositions was written by French composer and pianist Erik Satie. Arranged for a 5-part flex band and percussion. Optional ending (in audio).

Gymnopédie no. 1

Digital Score and Parts Hard Copy Score – upon request

$40.00

Ursus, Lumbering

Grade 3

(3’07”) for adaptable winds and mallet. This piece is for 9 or more players and can be adjusted to a variety of brass and/or woodwind players. The piece reminds me of a Kodiak or Brown bear (Tuba/Bass) moving through the forest during an afternoon.  Visualize how the bear trudges, pauses, looks around, naps, and resumes its daily activities within the piece.  The rest of the forest (other instruments) surrounds the heavy-footed bear with no real effect on the large mammal.

Ursus, Lumbering

Digital Score and Parts Hard Copy Score – upon request

$35.00