Arranged for beginners, these well-known and original pieces will successfully launch instrumentalists into the exciting and rewarding world of ensemble playing. The parts are of equal importance and are written within comfortable ranges for each instrument. An optional supporting piano part is provided to reinforce the ensemble if necessary. Instrumentation is flexible and any number of players can join each part.
Parts included:
- Part 1 in C, Bb, Eb
- Part 2 in C, Bb, Eb
- Part 3 in C, Bb Clarinet, Bb Tenor Sax, C Alto Clef, F
- Part 4 in C BC, Bb TC
- option piano
- Optional additional brass parts are available free to download, details in the score.
This is the sixth release in James Rae’s “All Together Easy Ensemble” series. It offers four arrangements for beginners’ ensemble: “The Skye Boat Song”, Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus” (Here comes the bride!), James’ own composition “Rugged Rock” and the twentieth century classic ballade “Mack the Knife” by Kurt Weill. “Mack” was a hit by Frank Sinatra and, more recently, Robbie Williams and will be an equal hit for young musicians, perhaps as a music festival entry or for a practical examination.
