Klezmer for Flexible Ensemble contains seven pieces from Israel, originally Songs and Dances, with authentic Hebrew titles. The word ‘Klezmer’ is derived from Hebrew, and loosely translated means musical instrument. An eastern European tradition, Klezmirim (Jewish folk musicians) travelled from town to town to entertain at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and other occasions.The music is in four basic parts with the ‘melody line’ not always restricted to the top part. The score and parts 1, 2 and 3 include chord symbols so that accordion and keyboard players can play along too.Flexible Instrumentation 14 parts included.

Part 1: Flute/Violin, Bb Clarinet/Bb Soprano Saxophone/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet

Part 2: Flute/Oboe/Violin Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet Eb Alto Saxophone

Part 3: Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet/Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bb Tenor Trombone (treble clef) Eb Alto Saxophone/ Eb Tenor Horn Violin Viola Horn in F Bassoon/Trombone (bass clef)/Cello

Part 4: Bassoon/Cello/Double Bass/Trombone (bass clef)/Tuba Bb Bass Clarinet/Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bb Tenor Trombone (treble clef)/Bb Bass Eb Baritone Saxophone/Eb Tenor Horn/Eb Bass