Adaptable Duets, Trios & Quartets for Winds

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The Adaptable Ensemble Series contains newly-composed or arranged duets, trios and quartets that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind & percussion instruments (in the Wind series) or string instruments (in the Strings series), making them an instant favorite in the modern classroom.  Written by dedicated educators and composers for grades 1.5 to 3, they are perfect for recitals and festival adjudications. You will find that the duets are fun to play and musically stimulating!

Adaptable Duets

Adaptable Duets contains 29 newly composed or arranged duets written at grades 1.5 to 3. Written by emerging composers Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam, these duets will add something new, fresh, and different to your duet repertoire. Designed to be used with any combination of two wind and percussion instruments, Adaptable Duets is perfect for the modern band room. Tyler and Matthew use their experience as music educators to craft duets that are fun to play and musically stimulating. These duets are perfect for use at an adjudicated festival or recital.

Adaptable Duets for Christmas

Adaptable Duets for Christmas is the highly anticipated addition to Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series. Following the success of their previous two books in the series, this latest volume features 28 expertly arranged duets for Wind & Percussion instruments, suited for players at grades 1.5 to 3. As with the previous books in the series, Adaptable Duets for Christmas is designed for maximum flexibility in instrumentation, allowing for endless possible combinations. Whether played as traditional two-instrument chamber works or expanded to include the entire ensemble, these duets are sure to delight both performers and audiences alike. Tyler and Matthew, both experienced music educators, have crafted these duets to be both enjoyable and musically stimulating to play. Get your copy today and add some festive flair to your next performance!

Adaptable Duets: Sea Shanties

A truly seaworthy collection! Adaptable Duets: Sea Shanties is the latest installment in the popular Adaptable Ensemble Series, and features twenty duets for any combination of instruments, both original and newly-arranged, by Tyler Arcari. In all of these works, each voice gets a chance to play the melodic line, providing musicians with a true duet experience. A highly anticipated follow-up to Adaptable Trios: Sea Shanties and Adaptable Quartets: Sea Shanties, this book is a fun and unique addition to your duet repertoire that will commandeer the attention of any ear in an adjudicated festival or recital setting, or while just enjoying a bit of musical fun!

Adaptable Trios

Adaptable Trios contains 25 newly-composed or arranged trios that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind and percussion instruments, making them an invaluable resource in the modern band room! Written at an accessible 1.5-3 grade level, Adaptable Trios follow the popular Adaptable Duets books by the same composers. Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam bring with them a wealth of educational experience as music educators to craft trios that are fun to play and musically stimulating. Adaptable Trios are sure to become an instant favorite.

Adaptable Trios for Christmas

Adaptable Trios for Christmas contains 27 newly arranged trios written at grades 1.5 to 3. Since it’s creation in 2019, Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series has emerged as a leading resource in flexible instrumentation and this new addition to the series for Christmastime is no exception. Designed to be used with any combination of Wind & Percussion instruments, the possible combinations are endless! Play these trios as traditional three instrument chamber works, or expand your instrumentation to include the entire ensemble. Tyler & Matthew use their experience as music educators to craft trios that are fun to play, and musically stimulating.

Adaptable Trios: Sea Shanties

The resurgence of the Sea Shanty as a cultural phenomenon in 2020 was a perfect flashpoint for this collection of 16 well-known and re-discovered shanties. Arranger Tyler Arcari uses his experience at writing flexible music that works to bring this new addition to your adaptable library. Playable with as little as three musicians or expandable to an entire concert ensemble; these Shanties bring a whole new meaning to the phrase “All Hands on Deck”. The Adaptable Ensemble Series has become a well-established resource for chamber music and this new edition is in top “shipshape” order.

Adaptable Quartets

Adaptable Quartets contains 21 newly-composed or arranged trios that can be flexibly used with any combination of wind and percussion instruments, making them an invaluable resource in the modern band room! Written at an accessible 1.5-3 grade level, Adaptable Quartets follow the popular Adaptable Duets  & Trios books by the same composers. Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam bring with them a wealth of educational experience as music educators to craft trios that are fun to play and musically stimulating. Adaptable Quartets are sure to become an instant favorite.

Adaptable Quartets: Ceremonies and Celebrations

With Adaptable Quartets: Ceremonies and Celebrations within reach, you’ll be musically prepared for life’s most important moments. This practical new addition to the industry-leading Adaptable Ensemble Series, arranged by Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam, provides you with 19 familiar and useful pieces for a wide range of occasions, such as graduation ceremonies, weddings, birthdays, remembrance events, and more. It is the perfect solution for last-minute performance requests. Written at grade levels 2–3.5, each quartet can be performed by any combination of wind and percussion instruments, offering the same versatility that has made the Adaptable Ensemble Series so popular. With as few as four musicians or as many as you choose, these selections can be performed as quartets or expanded for full ensemble, providing flexible music for nearly any occasion, whenever you need it!

Adaptable Quartets for Christmas

Adaptable Quartets for Christmas contains 22 newly arranged quartets written at grades 1.5 to 3. Since it’s creation in 2019, Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series has emerged as a leading resource in flexible instrumentation and this new addition to the series for Christmastime is no exception. Designed to be used with any combination of four instruments, the possible combinations are endless! Play these quartets as traditional four instrument chamber works, or expand your instrumentation to include the entire ensemble. Tyler and Matthew use their experience as music educators to craft quartets that are fun to play, and musically stimulating.

Adaptable Quartets: The Great American Songbook (1911-1928)

Drawn from the widely beloved canon of 20th-century popular songs, including a number of jazz standards and show tunes, The Great American Songbook embodies an exploration of American popular music history. This new addition to the industry-leading Adaptable Ensemble Series immerses musicians and audiences in the timeless magic of these musical classics. Arranged by Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam, these 20 quartets can be flexibly used with any combination of wind and percussion instruments and are appropriate for second-year players and beyond. With as few as four musicians or as many as you choose, embark on this journey in the same versatile, adaptable format that has become an invaluable classroom staple the world over!

Adaptable Quartets: Sea Shanties

“All Hands are on Deck” for the newest installment in the popular Adaptable Ensemble Series. Adaptable Quartets; Sea Shanties, by popular composer and arranger Tyler Arcari builds on the success of the Sea Shanty Trio book with 21 quartets for any combination of instrument. Expanding the range, instrumentation and length of the popular works from the trio collection as well as adding new classics to the list, this newest addition to the Adaptable Ensemble Series is a unique collection for the chamber-to-ensemble library.