After a chorale-style intro, this swinger kicks into high gear. Featuring alto sax and trumpet solos, an impressive sax soli and exciting shout choruses, And the Winner Is makes a great opener (or closer)!
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Use this unique book to enhance the type of musical intelligence expected from today’s percussionist.ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTSProgram NotesThe Book of Percussion Audition Music for the 21st Century is designed for multiple purposes. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The only true method for teaching percussion based on the Common Elements Approach. Absolutely essential information for all teachers. A new day of teaching percussion has just begun. Perfect for your college percussion methods class. Already adopted by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Section Feature
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Yurko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes guitar and trombone solos. The horns are featured ‘a cappella’ style before returning to the head and punchy ending.Program NotesThis chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
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
Fast & furious, Bruce Yurko's Intrada for Wind Ensemble is full of excitement with a range of moods and colors. The demented ostinato in the low woodwinds and low brass help keep the piece driving from beginning to end.Program NotesFast & furious,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Yurko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!Program NotesJumpin’ June is a quick, straight-ahead swinger…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications