Aria (4-Part Flex) Emma Lou Diemer

Copyright:2020

4-Part Flex Band
Full Score (showing all transposed parts)
Condensed Score (only "C" parts)

Adaptable Parts
(2 copies of Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 for each instrument)
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone/Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet/Baritone T.C.
F Horn
Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
Tuba

Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Timpani (4 drums)
Bells
Percussion 1: Finger Cymbals (or Triangle), Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 2: Concert Bass Drum, Tam-Tam
Originally written for organ, Emma Lou Diemer's thoughtful and expressive "Aria" adapts perfectly for 4-part flex band. Whether performing with 4 players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines give opportunity for rubato.
Originally written for organ, Emma Lou Diemer's thoughtful and expressive "Aria" adapts perfectly for 4-part flex band. Whether performing with 4 players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines give opportunity for rubato.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The MaxFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers maximum flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring 4 parts plus optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by any wind or keyboard percussion instrument in the ensemble. Recommended part assignments are included, but directors may mix and match as they see fit.