Catalyst is a fun, challenging piece that requires skill and musicality from all players. It is meant to portray the action of a "catalyst," which can be described as something that sets things in motion. This can be seen as many different things; maybe…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Harrison J. Collins
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument combinations. Repeated material and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol The First Noel begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 5/4 presentation of We Three Kings is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five.” Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper extensions. Students will have the opportunity to study standard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
West Fork Shuffle is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz articulations and rhythms, as well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section includes suggested written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications