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U.Play.Plus: More Pops: Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon/Tuba Book

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U.Play.Plus: More Pops: Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon/Tuba Book

Melody Plus Harmony (Solo--A, Duet--B/C/D, Trio--C, Quartet--D) with Optional Piano Accompaniment and Optional CD Accompaniment

Arr. Victor López

Grade: 2.5-3

Item: 00-37564
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Description
The U.Play.Plus Series, arranged by Victor López (Flex-Ability Series), provides solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles with flexible instrumentation. Each book has a two-line score for every title. The top line (A) is the melody. The second line (B, C, or D) may be played as a duet with line A and is one of the four-part harmony lines. Adding instruments with B, C, and D lines will complete the harmony. Cue notes are included to fill in missing parts. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion may play together, with or without the rhythm section accompaniment (Piano/Guitar/Score book) or the CD (available separately). The CD includes a concert B-flat tuning note and two tracks for each song. The first is a demonstration track, and the second is the rhythm section accompaniment (piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums). Titles: Any Way You Want It * Baby * Born to Be Somebody * Celebration * Danger Zone * Dream a Little Dream of Me * Dynamite * Living in America * Raiders March * Take the "A" Train.

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Additional Details
Series: U.Play.Plus
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 24
ISBN10: 0-7390-8124-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-8124-2
UPC: 038081421797
SKU: 00-37564
Instrumentation: Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon/Tuba

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About the Arranger: Victor López

Victor López is an arranger and composer known for his work with the Flex-Ability Series, a cornerstone collection in music education for decades. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musical integrity, allowing ensembles of varying sizes and instrumentation to perform together meaningfully.

Why we love this

The U.Play.Plus series solves a real logistical problem in many music programs: how to let lower brass and woodwind players tackle contemporary pop and rock repertoire with genuine musical satisfaction. López's two-line score system (melody plus one harmony part) works brilliantly for trombone, baritone, bassoon, and tuba players who rarely get a dedicated arrangement book in this style.

What to expect

Energetic and contemporary. These arrangements honor the original recordings' groove and attitude while keeping the writing accessible. Trombonists get smooth, singable lines; tubas and baritones anchor the harmony with solid foundational parts; bassoonists enjoy doubling melodic moments and harmonic fills.

Who it's for

Trombone, baritone, bassoon, and tuba players at the early intermediate level (Grades 2-3) who want to perform recognizable pop and rock hits alongside their peers. Smaller music programs benefit from the flexible instrumentation, which lets these players participate in concerts even when a full ensemble isn't available.

How to get the most out of it

  • Encourage players to listen to the demonstration track before rehearsal. Hearing the full arrangement and style helps lower brass players understand their harmonic role and the groove that drives each tune.
  • Lock the rhythm section accompaniment early, especially for syncopated charts like 'Danger Zone' and 'Living in America.' The CD accompaniment provides a solid reference for feel and tempo.
  • Balance melody and harmony deliberately. The A line carries the tune, but strong harmonic support from the B, C, and D lines makes these arrangements shine.
  • Use the cue notes to reinforce missing parts when your ensemble is smaller than intended. This keeps the arrangement from sounding thin while you build your instrumentation.

How to use it

Program this collection in a pops or winter concert where you want lower brass and woodwind players front and center with material they recognize and enjoy. The flexibility of the instrumentation lets you feature what you have on any given day, making it ideal for honor band festivals or community concerts where guest musicians may join.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading from two-line scores with flexible harmony parts
  • Playing in tune and balancing with flexible ensemble configurations
  • Interpreting pop and rock style conventions (groove, articulation, phrasing)
  • Ensemble awareness across different instruments and registers
  • Responding to rhythm section accompaniment and maintaining steady tempo

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