John Kinyon's Concert Favorites for Young Band: Baritone T.C. (Tenor Saxophone/Bass Clarinet) Book

This collection draws from proven arrangements that work in real rehearsals with developing bands. Kinyon understands the baritone T.C. player's role in the harmonic foundation and gives these parts melodic interest without overwhelming newer musicians. You get variety in style and mood across 16 pages, which means you can pull pieces that fit your concert theme without having to hunt through multiple books.

A mix of steady, grounded accompaniment writing and occasional moments where the baritone T.C. moves into the melodic foreground. The arrangements maintain the character of the original pieces while keeping the technical demands manageable for musicians early in their musical development.

Young band musicians reading baritone T.C. parts who are still building fundamental skills in intonation, rhythm, and tone production. Band directors who want to program variety in concert settings without searching multiple sources for accessible, proven arrangements.

• Balance the baritone T.C. line with the lower brass section; these parts anchor the harmony, so clarity matters more than volume.
• Mark your breath points early in rehearsal so younger players establish consistent phrasing and support through musical phrases.
• Use the relatively accessible tessitura to encourage tone production work; Kinyon's writing sits comfortably on both tenor saxophone and bass clarinet, so focus on steady air and consistent embouchure.
• Isolate the baritone T.C. section periodically to lock rhythmic precision, especially in march and novelty pieces where rhythmic accuracy drives the arrangement.

Build a concert program around two or three pieces from this book, mixing styles to create momentum and hold audience interest. The presence of classics, holiday pieces, patriotic selections, and novelty items gives you flexibility to respond to the season and concert context without requiring additional purchases.

• Reading and executing baritone T.C. parts in multiple styles (marches, ballads, overtures)
• Sustaining harmonic foundation while maintaining clear articulation
• Adapting tone and dynamic control between tenor saxophone and bass clarinet playing
• Phrasing and breathing management across moderate-length musical lines