Dachshund Trot (4-Part Flex)

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.

Grade Level: 1.5
Copyright: 2020
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: MaxFlex Series
Category: Flex Band

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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.