Elite Syncopations for Band (Joplin)

Return to the early days of truly American music with this adaptation of the Scott Joplin ragtime piano classic Elite Syncopations. Playful interplay between the brass and woodwinds with tasteful percussion make this arrangement a delight!

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2000
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 3:50
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Flute 1/2
Oboe (optional)
Bassoon (optional)
Clarinet 1, 2
Bass Clarinet (optional)
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2
Horn 1/2
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba

Percussion 1 (bells, xylophone)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, bass drum, suspended cymbal)