Two Renaissance Dances: Flexible Ensemble

The Flex-It series has been devised to meet the varying needs of wind and/or brass groups. Colin Cowles has taken well loved melodies from the traditional and classical repertoire and arranged them into basic four part harmony. Each part can be performed by different instruments depending on the resources available. This allows mixed groups to play together in an ensemble situation without having to leave any players sitting on the sidelines! This music is ideal for developing ensemble skills such as listening to others and maintaining a constant tempo and the attractive arrangements are particularly suitable as concert material for schools or music groups. To perform this work use at least one part from each numerical group, these can then be doubled by other parts from the same group. Contains: La Mourisque and Basse Dance.

Flex-It Instrumentation: Part 1 in C: flute, oboe, c clarinet Part 1 in Bb: clarinet, trumpet, soprano saxophone Part 1 in Eb: alto saxophone Part 2 in Bb: clarinet, trumpet Part 2 in Eb: alto saxophone Part 3 in Bb: clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone Part 3 in F: horn Part 4 in C: bassoon, trombone, tuba Part 4 in Bb: bass clarinet, euphonium Part 4 in Eb: baritone saxophone, tuba Percussion

La Mourisque
Basse Danse