Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march, relentless, happy and upbeat with a strong, memorable melody leading the way. After all, someone might strike it rich!Program NotesGoin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march. Although the title might make one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A contemporary duet for piano and marimba with hints to the romantic piano writing of Liszt and Rachmoninoff. Other musical styles can be heard in each of the Short Stories from baroque to minimalism with a listener-friendly virtuosic final movement.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass section drives the B section in a shout-chorus style. Three solo sections…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with bluesy lyricism and masterful counterpoint, Bruce Broughton has crafted a lovely work for 6-part adaptable wind band in his Takin' It Easy that is at times reminiscent of George Gershwin, but always rooted in 21st century sensibilities.Program…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Travel back in time to the Big Band Era with this nostalgic dance ballad ensemble feature. This idiomatic chart with a lyrical melody will immerse players in the tightly voiced harmonies and textures made famous by the Glenn Miller Band. Accessible range and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
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