Alfred's Challenger Band Series
Grade Level: Easy.
Alfred's Challenger Band Series was designed to bridge the gap between grade 1 music and works requiring multi-part independence.
These rich sounding, solid selections are idea for second and third year bands and feature a variety of styles and textures.
Each piece is playable with only flute, 2 clarinets, 2 alto saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone, baritone and percussion.
The low brass parts are doubled by tenor sax and low reeds for stability. An optional bells/ timpani part is included.
Instrumentation:
1 x Conductor
10 x Flute
2 x Oboe
2 x Bassoon
6 x 1st Bb Clarinet
6 x 2nd Bb Clarinet
1 x Eb Alto Clarinet
2 x Bb Bass Clarinet
2 x 1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2 x 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone
2 x Bb Tenor Saxophone
1 x Eb Baritone Saxophone
2 x F Horn
4 x 1st Bb Trumpet
4 x 2nd Bb Trumpet
3 x Trombone
3 x Baritone TC
3 x Baritone BC
2 x Tuba
1 x Bells
2 x Percussion (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Sus. Cymbal)
