Adeste Fidelis (5-Part Flex)

Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.

Program Notes

Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The SpectraFlex Series for adaptable wind band offers flexibility with pieces across all grade levels, featuring traditional high-to-low scoring with 5 or 6 parts and optional percussion. Each part is transposed and playable by a multitude of wind or keyboard percussion instruments while maintaining the spectrum of sound we have grown to love about the wind band.

Grade Level: 4.5
Copyright: 2020
Duration: 3:25

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Instrumentation

Part 1
Flute
Oboe
B-flat Clarinet/B-flat Trumpet
Violin

Part 2
B-flat Clarinet
B-flat Trumpet
Alto Saxophone
Violin

Part 3
B-flat Clarinet
B-flat Trumpet
Alto Saxophone
Violin
Viola

Part 4
Tenor Saxophone
F Horn
Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
Cello

Part 5
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Baritone Saxophone
Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon
Tuba
Double Bass

Optional Percussion
Timpani (4 drums)
Keyboard Percussion: Chimes, Glockenspiel
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal