Henri Adrien Louis Kling

The Elephant and the Fly

This newly revised edition of perennial favorite 'The Elephant and the Fly' is based on the original parts published in 1918. This updated version includes a full score, in addition to a few adaptations/transpositions to accommodate modern band instruments. Lastly, each of the solo parts is transposed into a variety of keys, such that a variety of soloist combinations are now possible. Instrumentation: Solo Piccolo (or Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet), Solo Trombone (or Bassoon/Bass Clarinet/Tuba), Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1/2, E-Flat Clarinet, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone (or alternate Alto Saxophone), Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Horn 1/3, Horn 2/4, Solo Cornet, Cornet 1, Cornet 2/3, Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion