The Independent Soloist • VOL 3 • DIRECTOR'S SET (All Instruments)

The Independent Soloist • VOL 3 • DIRECTOR'S SET (All Instruments) Unaccompanied Solos for Developing Wind Players Music by Brady MasseyThe Independent Soloist is a classroom-tested collection of unaccompanied solos. These solos were originally written for the composer’s own students during several years of classroom teaching. Each piece was designed to help developing musicians experience success while strengthening fundamental musical skills. The current editions have been fully revised and professionally engraved for publication.Key Features• No Accompaniment Required - no coordinating with pianists• Balance of rhythmic and lyrical solos• All measures numbered• Tempo indications are given as traditional musical terms; adjust tempos appropriately for developing playersSynchronized Solos Across InstrumentsEach instrument edition contains the same solos written in appropriate transpositions.This allows directors to:• assign the same solo to multiple instruments• rehearse several students simultaneously• coach phrasing, articulation, and musical style across the ensembleStudents perform individually, but teachers can efficiently teach the music in a group setting.Key features include:• Diatonic tonal writing in Bb, Eb, and F Major• Moderate range requirements appropriate for first- and second-year players• Clear phrase-based dynamics that help students recognize musical structureAll solos are one-page in length, eliminating page turns.Wide Instrument CoverageEach volume includes 12 instrument editions covering the most common instruments in school band programs.FluteOboeClarinet / Bass Clarinet*Bass Clarinet / Clarinet (no break)*Alto Saxophone / Baritone SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneTrumpet / Baritone T.C.F HornTrombone / Euphonium / BassoonTubaMallet PercussionViola*Clarinet editions include two options:• a standard clarinet part that occasionally crosses the break• a Bass Clarinet / Clarinet version that never crosses the breakAdditional Use: Sight-Reading PreparationAlthough the solos in The Independent Soloist were originally written for developing musicians, they also function effectively as sight-reading material for more advanced students. Directors planning to use the collection with multiple students should purchase the Director’s Set rather than individual instrument editions. Keywords: solo and ensemble unaccompanied solo band solo wind solo festival solo student solo instrument solo lesson repertoire recital solo middle school band young wind players music education