Step Up!

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Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Timpani, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Wood Block — Step Up! is a band section feature for beginning instrumental students. The work provides an excellent vehicle to showcase each instrument in the band, providing an ideal selection for recruiting assemblies, parent/grandparent’s day programs and first concerts. Each section can stand for the solo feature, at the discretion of the director. If an instrument is not in an ensemble, then that portion of the piece can be omitted. Example: If there are no saxophones in the group, then omit mm. 31–43 and insert percussion (or hand claps) on the first two beats of m. 74. I suggest that if the glissando is to be played in m. 68 that it only be introduced once the students are secure performing the passage without the ornament. This band section feature for beginning students, using only simple rhythms and the first six notes learned, is an excellent showcase for every instrument in the band. Use it to recruit, for assemblies, and first concerts. An excellent concert opener!

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