Body Lotion is a funny, groovy body percussion piece in a “New Jack Swing Feel”, ending with fast “drum and bass” grooves and breaks. It works great as an encore and is characterized by a wide dynamic range and many different sounds.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cold Groove is a percussion sextet that does nothing but...well...GROOVE! Each player has a snare drum plus at least one auxiliary instrument to give some textural variety. Filled with tons of visuals, Cold Groove is not only a treat for the ears, but for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Fellinger's "junky" piece "Don't Talk Trash," oil barrels, buckets, various household bowls, iron pipes tuned, car brake drums, aluminum tubes, and four thunder sheets are all used. You and your students will not only have a blast tracking these "…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mamma Ruth completes the family portrait (collect the entire set!) with a fun medium swing groove, and she definitely has an eye for fun and the attitude to go with it. Featured soloists are tenor sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is to written high B.
Grade…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Opening with a definitive call to arms, the general is on the march. Lots of unison ensemble and section work builds confidence in your troops while easy chord changes make it easier on your beginning soloists and provide a base from which to launch your more…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Mas Cumbia! Like its namesake, "Eye of the Hurricane" starts with a raucous cumbia and then moves into a calmer melodic section before returning to the churning winds of the outer bands. Alto sax and trumpet are featured along with the rhythm section. Trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Play the Palace where Latin Rock is the house rule, starting with the piano montuna figure of the intro. Lots of unison work for the sections as well as solos for trumpet, alto, trombone, and tenor. The piano and bass also get into the act with a featured…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in counterpoint. Lots of unison writing provides power and confidence.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
"Mr. Cool" was literally composed while Robert was sitting in a meat locker - or so he tells me. The beginning bass line, enhanced with bari and bass trombone, sets the rockin' tone for this chart - attitude all the way. Solos all around for trumpet, alto…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Four identical set-ups make this a fun piece to watch and listen to. Fellinger explores every possible sound one can create through the use of a snare drum, bass drum, and a pair of drum sticks. Each player is required to perform over 20 different techniques…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications