The Best of Big and Easy, Volume 2: C Flute, C Piccolo Book

This collection solves a real scheduling problem: you get 15 recognizable tunes that require minimal rehearsal time without sacrificing musicality. Story's arrangements sit comfortably for young flute players while keeping the rhythm section and keyboard engaged, making these charts viable for concerts, pep rallies, and outdoor performances where you need immediate impact.

A celebration of tunes everyone recognizes, from the swagger of 'Bad to the Bone' to the infectious fun of 'Funkytown' and 'Twisting the Night Away.' These arrangements let young musicians feel like they're playing real, cool music from day one, building confidence through familiar melodies and straightforward harmonies.

Marching bands and concert ensembles at the Grade 2 level looking for immediate, performance-ready arrangements without extensive preparation. Flute sections will find this collection friendly to their range and technical abilities while still sounding polished in front of an audience.

• Balance the flute line against the keyboard and drums; these arrangements thrive on a clear harmonic foundation, so ensure your rhythm section locks in before focusing on woodwind blend.
• Let the styles breathe naturally. 'Bad to the Bone' and 'Funkytown' demand a crisp, forward articulation, while 'Blues in the Night' and 'Sleigh Ride' reward a warmer, more lyrical approach to phrasing.
• Use the piccolo selectively for brightness and cut on uptempo pieces, but don't feel obligated to double every flute line; sometimes the C flute alone carries more character.
• Watch the rhythm section for tempo consistency, especially on tunes like 'Dragnet' where the groove is the foundation for everything above it.

Program individual selections into concerts alongside more classical work to break up the program and engage families who come for the hits. Use this book to fill out an outdoor performance calendar in spring or fall when you want variety without the rehearsal investment of more complex charts.

• Playing characteristic articulations for rock, blues, and funk styles
• Reading and performing across the full flute and piccolo ranges
• Listening to and locking with rhythm section groove
• Phrasing idiomatic to popular music rather than classical sources
• Switching between ensemble roles on C flute and C piccolo