Approved Music

Approved Music for Solo & Ensemble

For more information visit the Florida Bandmasters Association Website

Solo/Ensemble Exceptions and Directions

• Piccolo: Piccolos may select music from the flute list. Keep in mind the selection will also be evaluated on its suitability.
• Oboe / English horn: English horns may substitute any double reed solo from the list.
• Eb Clarinet: Eb Soprano Clarinet may play suitable music from the Bb Clarinet list.
• Saxophone solos: Soprano Saxophone may play from the Tenor saxophone list.
• Bass Saxophone may play from the Baritone Saxophone list.
• Baritone saxophone may only play from the Alto Saxophone list with special permission from the S&E Music Committee Chair.
• Mixed Ensembles: Mixed ensembles may use substitute instruments only as included on the original score.
• Trombones: Trombone and Euphonium lists are interchangeable.
• Euphoniums: Trombone and Euphonium lists are interchangeable.
• Baritone: Grade 1&2 Baritone TC may play from the trumpet list. Grade 3 or higher may be played with special permission from the S&E Music Committee Chair.
• Mallets: Mallets soloists may play grade1, 2 & 3 Flute and Oboe Literature.
• Ensembles:
  • Instruments bracketed parenthetically indicate optional parts.
  • In addition to listed choir music, quintet music may be used to form choirs with EACH quintet part being doubled.
  • Percussion ensembles may NOT double parts.
  • Chamber winds MUST be performed in the exact instrumentation listed - NO DOUBLING, NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
• String Bass: A string bass player in a school that does not have an orchestra, may perform a double bass solo at the FBA solo/ensemble MPA. The solo must be on the FOA solo list. The difficulty levels shall be determined as follows:
  • FOA Class A = FBA Grade 5
  • FOA Class B = FBA Grade 4
  • FOA Class C = FBA Grade 3
  • FOA Class D = FBA Grade 2
  • FOA Class E = FBA Grade 1

Students must play a Grade 5 (class A) to be eligible for State MPA.