Easy Basie style swinger that features the piano throughout the chart. Written solos provided for piano as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has their chance to shine in this full ensemble sound. Trumpet range to written high G.Style: Swing Series:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Alto Sax Feature
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for featuring additional percussion if desired.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Flute Salad is a showpiece for your band. Backed up by a great “jazzy” groove, let your Flute section take a ride! Composer Carl Strommen has solidified his position as one of the foremost writers for concert band in America. He knows how to make a band sound…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This steel drum band selection, for four players plus drum set, creates an easy going mood typical of the steel drum idiom. Program notes inform us this piece pokes a little fun at the Northern Kentucky University Department of Music during a construction…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brant Karrick
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Instantly recognizable, this tradition spiritual receives the full Carl Strommen treatment and showcases the entire band. The familiar, bluesy melody is carefully crafted to be perfect for younger jazz groups.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra. Lush tutti sounds will make for a successful and enjoyable experience at your first holiday concert!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2020 Publisher:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging big-band era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the flavor of each section and solo changes are provided for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Full of lush harmonies and beautiful melodic lines, On the Wings of Angels, composed by acclaimed composer Carl Strommen, will both excite and challenge players. Written for the annual WorldStrides Onstage event, On the Wings of Angels has all of the flowing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The broad, chorale-like opening of Ponderosa brings to mind the wide and pristine prairie - the land of the American West. Full of great lines and fun sections, this saucy take on an Old American sound is sure to excite audiences and students alike.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Too much fun to pass up, featuring the funky 1970’s grooves of Quincy Jones and Tower of Power, including optional wah-wah guitar! Each horn section gets a workout while the rhythm section percolates underneath. Solo opportunities for alto sax, tenor sax,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More