Flexcel Concert Works Series

Grades 1 to 3

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Because Extraordinary Times Require Extraordinary Flexibility...

  • Scored by key (not instrument) for stand-out flexibility and preparedness
  • Play with any combination of wind, string & percussion instruments - with as few as five players, plus percussion
  • Written for grades 1-3
  • Includes unique photocopying permission, professional recordings and access to digital copies for remote learning
  • Easy to transition to the fully-scored version of the pieces (available from Excelcia Music Publishing) once your ensemble is back together again
  • Pieces edited by veterans who have been publishing flexible music for decades. Flexibility is not a new idea for us!
  • All Flexcel pieces come with an electronic percussion play-along track to enhance the experience for small wind/string groups

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New Flexcel Titles for 2021-2022

fcb2101-exhale-oloughlin

Sean O'Loughlin

Exhale is a wonderful new soundscape for concert band using dynamics and tiered orchestration to create breathing-like sound effects. Composer Sean O’Loughlin has crafted a festival-worthy overture with a fresh new sound!
FCB2101.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2102-rhythmania-brittin-chambers

Carol Brittin Chambers

Rhythmania! is an exciting new work for a developing band! Introduce your students to new sound effects produced with hands, sticks, and pencils on stands in this rock-inspired opener! We know your students are going to ask to play this one more than once!
FCB2102.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2103-bardic-air-and-reel-clark

Larry Clark

Sound larger than life with this brilliantly scored overture for developing band. Beautifully expressive playing with ample opportunity to teach grace-notes and traditional “snaps”, Larry has crafted an accessible work for young band that is reminiscent of great band works of the past. Your students will ask to play this one over and over!
FCB2103.......................................................$65.00

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fcb2104-gothic-arcari

Tyler Arcari

Inspired by the Gothic artists of the 12th century, this exciting new work for concert band explores lots of musical ideas. From independant playing to contrapuntal melodic lines, Gothic delivers a well-rounded concert experience. Explore the possibility of departmental collaboration as you explore artists and works from the Gothic period.
FCB2104.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2105-zombie-attack-taurins

Jason Taurins

This creepy new work for developing bands is a perfect fit for your next Halloween concert. With plenty of opportunity for sonorous tutti playing and low brass independence, Jason’s unique harmonic style is great for teaching common accidentals. We know your students will ask to play Zombie Attack! again and again.
FCB2105.......................................................$60.00

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More Exceptional Flexcel Pieces

flexcel-byzantine-dances-chambers-2

Carol Brittin Chambers

Written in the style of a Roma Gypsy dance, Byzantine Dances is fast and energetic. Students will love playing in a different style and directors will find plenty of historical content to teach while learning this piece.
FCB2005.......................................................$60.00

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flexcel-capstone-arcari-2

Tyler Arcari

Young bands will enjoy playing this traditional march. Lots of dynamic changes and built-in color will have your audiences clapping in no time. A melodic horn part and moving low brass lines will keep everyone in the band interested and sounding their best!
FCB2001.......................................................$60.00

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flexcel-the-great-clipper-race-putnam-2

Matthew R. Putnam

The Great Clipper Race seeks to transport musicians and listeners to the mid-1800s, a time when clipper ships sailed the seas ferrying cargos from exotic locales to Europe and the Americas. Composer Matthew R. Putnam weaves a tale of intrigue and adventure on the high seas!
FCB2004.......................................................$60.00

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flexcel-hidden-wonders-oloughlin-2

Sean O'Loughlin

Hidden Wonders is a great example of Sean O’Loughlin’s skill at writing for young musicians. Full of lyrical beauty and exquisite craft, this piece will challenge your musicians. Inspired by beauty and unity, Hidden Wonders is a great addition to any concert program.
FCB2003.......................................................$60.00

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flexcel-shining-moments-clark-2

Larry Clark

In every person’s life, there are shining moments where we are at our best, where we show others the best version of ourselves and we achieve. Shining Moments is intended to musically depict this feeling in a beautiful, but uplifting ballad . A wonderful opportunity for students to have a musically powerful experience.
FCB2002.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2006-house-of-the-rising-bells-arcari

Arranged by Tyler Arcari

Open your next holiday concert with this impactful and clever pairing of two folk tunes: House of the Rising Sun and the Ukrainian Bell Carol. Arranged for developing band by Tyler Arcari, House of the Rising Bells is sure to add something unique to your winter program.

FCB2006.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2007-low-voice-on-the-housetop-pasternak

Benjamin Hanby
Arranged by
John M. Pasternak

Low Voice on the Housetop is a fun piece that features an argument between the lower voices and the rest of your ensemble. Naturally, the lower voices prevail in this clever Christmas-time arrangement.

FCB2007.......................................................$60.00
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fcb2008-waltz-of-the-carols-oloughlin

Arranged by Sean O'Loughlin

Introduce your students to 3/4 time with this clever mash-up of Christmas Carols in Waltz style. Each section has a turn to shine with the melody, perfect for parents to get a good shot of their little ones at their Christmas concert.

FCB2008.......................................................$60.00

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fcb2009-all-purpose-performance-collection-clark

Arranged by Larry Clark

14 songs for all occasions with almost limitless possibilities - Fanfare Resilience, Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, You’re A Grand Old Flag, Taps, Amazing Grace, Holiday Happiness (4 carols), Happy Birthday to You, Alma Mater, Pomp and Circumstance and Triumphal March.
FCB2009.......................................................$75.00

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fcb2010-flexcel-chorale-collection-kiefer

Arranged by Ed Kiefer

8 expressive chorales that can be used for warm-up or to work on musicianship. These chorales written by veteran music educator and composer Ed Kiefer l will make as few as five players up to a  full ensembles sound wonderful. 
FCB2010.......................................................$75.00

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Flexcel Jazz Combo Series

Grades 3

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fje2001-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain-bielawski

Arranged by Blair Bielawski

A flexible Jazz combo arrangement of the popular holiday tune Go Tell It on the Mountain in a Jazz waltz feel by master arranger Blair Bielawski. This chart is playable by as little as 3 players and rhythm section up to full Jazz ensemble or you can play it with the included play-long rhythm section track.
FJE2001.......................................................$45.00

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fje2002-hark-the-herald-angels-sing-bielawski

Arranged by Blair Bielawski

A flexible Jazz combo arrangement of the popular holiday tune Hark! The Herald Angels Sing in a swing style by master arranger Blair Bielawski. This chart is playable by as little as 3 players and rhythm section up to full Jazz ensemble or you can play it with the included play-long rhythm section track.
FJE2002.......................................................$45.00

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fje2003-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-bielawski

Arranged by Blair Bielawski

A flexible Jazz combo arrangement of the popular holiday tune We Wish You a Merry Christmas by master arranger Blair Bielawski. This chart is playable by as little as 3 players and rhythm section up to full Jazz ensemble or you can play it with the included play-long rhythm section track.
FJE2003.......................................................$45.00

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fje2004-joy-to-the-world-bielawski

Arranged by Blair Bielawski

A flexible Jazz combo arrangement of the popular holiday tune Joy to the World in an easy swing style by master arranger Blair Bielawski. This chart is playable by as little as 3 players and rhythm section up to full Jazz ensemble or you can play it with the included play-long rhythm section track.
FJE2004.......................................................$45.00

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