Flexible Instrumentation

Flex Series, 4 Parts + Percussion

Flex Series, 4 Parts + Percussion

Flex Series, 4 Parts + Percussion

Flex Series, 4 Parts + Percussion

Opening with an attention-getting fanfare and scored for just about any combination of instruments, here is an extremely versatile, yet great-sounding arrangement of our national anthem.

Composed by Irving Berlin, this famous melody is arguably one of the most popular patriotic songs of all time. Johnnie's solid yet beautifully scored version for flexible instrumentation includes the...

With its patriotic flavor and dramatic building points, Lee Greenwood's powerful hit is a natural addition to any concert. Effectively scored here in the Flex-Band format by Johnnie Vinson.

Flexible instrumentation for brass, woodwinds or strings - includes percussion. This well-known whaling song from New Zealand has been at the forefront of the rise in popularity of sea shanties. Featu...

From the old master, Henk van Lijnschooten, comes this very interesting arrangement of the music of Tielman Susato (ca1510- ca1570). 16th century music, based on popular tunes from the day from the in...

Since 1990 Hans Elzinga performs and teaches South-American traditional music. In this piece 'Paseo de Otoño' (Autumn walk) he tries to make us familiar with the colourful and rhythmical music of the...

Conductor Feike van Tuinen studied composition with Daan Manneke at the Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory of music. A visit to Hever Castle in the South-East of England inspired him to write this compo...

'Malcontento' is the Spanish word for 'discontent'. This notion will certainly not be relevant to your audiences.

This swinging piece is the solution for those looking for a combination of original music and Caribbean rhythms; it will make your audiences jump up and start dancing. Hans Elzinga got his inspiration...

Here is another fine work for flexible instrumentation by Patrick Millstone. Three Cool Dances consists of a solid rock tune, a romantic ballad and, to close, a nice sensual calypso. This piece will b...

Patrick Millstone was inspired by some Frisian folk melodies to write this nice piece for flexible instrumentation. Thanks to the variety of dances such as a calypso, a waltz in 5/4 and a kind of cha-...

Besides what their names tell you about their native country, you can easily hear what the birthplace of the five 'universal girls' is. Both the structure and each melody clearly illustrate in which p...

'Three Unsquare Dances' consists of three short educational movements and is intended to make starting youth bands acquainted with irregular times and time changes in a simple and clear way.

'Kick-off' could be an ideal musical kick-off for your next concert. Once again, Patrick Millstone succeeded in writing a nice sounding piece for our 'flexible wind' series. Success guaranteed!

Using three varying images from pursuits on the water, 'The Big Splash' has moments of excitement, soft melodies and crunching harmonies. Each section is given an opportunity to shine in this 3-part o...

One morning everything went wrong in Zourfaroka. In this forest where thousands of magical beings live, everything sparkles and shines and is full of life. But not this morning, because the terrible t...

In 2009 Marc Jeanbourquin was a trombonist in the harmony orchestra 'La Gerinia' from Marly (Switzerland). To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the summer music camp of its music school, he was comm...

Who doesn't know the love stories of Romeo and Juliet, Samson and Delilah, Tony and Maria, and so on? These stories have inspired many composers to write amazing musical works. Two people, worlds apar...

This is a modern suite for young musicians in 3 separate movements, designed to be played either in its entirety or as stand alone pieces.

We all do it... sometimes with time to spare, sometimes with a spring in our step... but often with time running out! - yes, 'Clock Watching' is a part of modern life! This fun 4-part piece in 3 disti...