Pop Trios for All (Revised and Updated): Flute, Piccolo Book

Story's arrangements showcase genuine pop and contemporary music rather than oversimplified versions, and his scoring for flexible instrumentation means you can actually use these in a rehearsal setting without waiting for missing parts. The progression from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4 within a single book lets mixed-ability trios work together meaningfully.

These arrangements capture the energy and familiarity of the original songs while staying in idiomatic flute writing. You'll recognize every tune instantly, but you're making real music with your peers rather than playing along to a recording.

Flute and piccolo players in middle and high school groups who want to perform recognizable, engaging music alongside their standard concert repertoire. This works equally well for trios in private lessons, school ensembles, or casual performance settings.

• Balance the melody line between flute and piccolo across the trio; Story's scoring often trades the lead, so watch for dynamic markings that cue who's out front.
• Keep the rhythmic feel grounded in the pop idiom; these arrangements rely on steady pulse and groove more than rubato, so lock the timing with your stand partners early.
• Use the no-page-turn design to your advantage by running full pieces without stopping; this builds performance stamina and helps you internalize the song structure.

Program one or two trios on a spring pops concert, family recital, or festival slot where you want to showcase student musicianship without heavy lifting. The variety of titles means you can pair contrasting moods: try 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and 'You Raise Me Up' back-to-back for dramatic range.

• Reading parallel score formats and switching between parts at different difficulty levels
• Balancing melody and harmony roles within a small ensemble
• Performing contemporary and pop music styles with stylistic accuracy
• Coordinating entrances, releases, and dynamic shaping across three players
• Building confidence in solo and featured line passages