Dachshund Trot (4-Part Flex Band)

Dachshund Trot takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace. It is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot” tempo allows beginners to feel at ease while counting in 5/4 time. It also allows your players to connect to the piece with their own special friend at home, having meaning to all pet lovers out there.

Genre: 4-Part Flex Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: The MaxFlex Series
Level: 1.5 | Duration: 2:00

Instrumentation
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
Double Bass

Percussion Parts (100% optional)
Bells
Percussion 1: Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Percussion 2: Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal

Program Notes
For many of us in this world, some of our closest relationships are made with those furry four legged trusty sidekicks, our noble companions who stick with us no matter what. This piece takes us on the journey of a curious dachshund, discovering and sniffing out the world at her own pace.

Dachshund Trot is a wonderful way to introduce your youngest players to mixed meter in a easy, laid back way. The walking “trot” tempo allows beginners to feel at ease while counting in 5/4 time. It also allows your players to connect to the piece with their own special friend at home, having meaning to all pet lovers out there.

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.