Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set as a Jazz waltz this fresh look at the traditional Coventry Carol will be a welcome addition to your holiday performance. Moving seamlessly between major and minor this arrangement captures the beauty and spirit of the original carol.
Grade Level: 1.5…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by the timeless Motown style from the 60s, this high-energy original will get your audience grooving along with its catchy chorus. Optional written solos or soli for the trumpet, trombone, tenor and alto sax along with fully notated piano and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This peaceful, poignant piece is a musical reminder that though a person may have physically passed on, their spirit and memories will always remain in the hearts of the people they touched.Program NotesThis poignant melody was created from the emotional…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Happy Hotel" is a straight-up fast swinger with great solo space for trumpet and drums. The quirky melody is played by the saxes with overlaid brass punches. Written in Dorian minor with plenty of quartal harmony, this piece is a refreshing departure from…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composer and educator Anthony Susi weaves several traditional spirituals together in a swinging medley that stays in one tempo throughout. The chart starts with a Gene Krupa style drum solo that breaks into a joyous swing at measure 21. The Krupa style…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Two 3-part rounds with ample percussion parts are melded together in this very accessible setting. Perfect for bands with limited rehearsal time or incomplete instrumentation to achieve a polished full sound.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications