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A collection of  six trios written with the youngest players in mind!

• Ranges limited so that students can focus on rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, dynamics, and expression.
• Rhythms are limited to whole, dotted half, half, quarter, and paired eighth notes. Rhythms that even the youngest musicians can count! No syncopation!
• Each piece is about one minute in length to accommodate the limited stamina of younger players.
• A variety of styles and moods to motivate students
• Every measure of each part is numbered! You’re welcome! 😉
• Trios should be performed by two higher pitched instruments and one lower pitched instrument. Parts 1 and 2 could be flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or horn. Part 3 should be at least one octave lower, and should be bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, trombone, baritone, or tuba.
• Books for Flute/Oboe, Bb treble, Eb treble, Tenor Saxophone, Horn, Bass Clef, Tuba, Bells/Xylophone

Notes

Parlor Dance
Meter: 4/4
Key: Bb
Range: A – G
Focus: Staccato, Slur, Phrasing

Bow and Curtsy
Meter: 3/4
Key: Eb
Range: Ab –  G
Focus: Pickups, Staccato, Triple Meter

Hopscotch
Meter: 4/4
Key: Eb
Range: Ab – Ab
Focus: Staccato, Balance

Galliard
Meter: 3/4
Key: Bb
Range: A – G
Focus: Phrasing, Balance

On a Carousel
Meter: 4/4
Key: Eb
Range: Ab – Ab
Focus:  Pickups, Independence

Hymn
Meter: 3/4
Key:Eb
Range: Low G – Ab
Focus: Legato, Phrasing, Balance