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Grade 3 suggestions

Posted by Doomsday Prepper on 11/13/2025, 11:12 am

I searched previous posts about grade 3's. But asking again in case anyone new has suggestions:
I have a small 6A sub nv. We definitely don't have the level of players most 6a's do. I need a grade three suggestion that does not have three parts for any instrument.
Flute section is weak, but there is one strong player.
Clarinets are average, but also have 1.5 strong players in there.

Trumpets are strong, and anything with a trumpet solo would be great.
I am most likely losing percussionists to the NV band, so nothing with a lot of percussion.
Thanks in advance.

Re: Grade 3 suggestions

Posted by Me on 11/17/2025, 7:31 am, in reply to "Grade 3 suggestions"

Look at any piece added in the last 10 years or so. They've gotten a lot more accessible.

Re: Grade 3 suggestions

Posted by Well on 11/15/2025, 3:04 pm, in reply to "Grade 3 suggestions"

La Madre de Los Gatos - Beck
Of Emerald Shires - Myers
Skydive - Bernotas
Lone Eagle - Sheldon
Abracadabra - Ticheli
Fantasy on an Early American Marching Tune - Sheldon
Latin Folk Song Trilogy - Himes
Sketches of Canada - Story
Four Short Festive Dances - Eveland
Appalachian Morning - Sheldon
Fantasy on a Fiddle Tune - LaPlante

Re: Grade 3 suggestions

Posted by Mithrandir on 11/14/2025, 8:34 am, in reply to "Grade 3 suggestions"

I think a lot of Standridge music would fit what you're looking for. Check out his pieces on the grade 3 list (there's plenty). Percussion might be an issue, but I think there are workarounds for that problem.
Brave Spirit and Little Suite come to mind.

Re: Grade 3 suggestions

Posted by OP on 11/14/2025, 3:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Grade 3 suggestions"

Yeah, unfortunately, those have already been played and are have not come back around in the rotation yet.

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