This beautifully arranged version of the classic “Silent Night” features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout…no improvisation is required. The cascading lines in the brass close…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This collaborative work by Christina Huss and R. Alan Carter is offered in the same spirit of unity in which the piece is inspired. Perfect for patriotic concerts, Anthem of Freedom is a wonderful tribute with beautiful writing for all sections of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss, R. Alan Carter
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composers Christina Huss and R. Alan Carter have collaborated to create a poignant ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines and beautiful harmonic choices drive this composition to a wonderful peak of all of the themes combined…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss, R. Alan Carter
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This two-movement work is full of melodic lyricism and passionate romanticism which takes listeners through a broad array of experiences from the exhilarating to the contemplative. The piano is at many times soloistic in nature, but also often integrated into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more open and airy approach to the B section which provides a subtle contrast. This flexible arrangement…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody. This flexible arrangement is highly adaptable and will…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The full ensemble is highlighted throughout this very easy swing chart. Plenty of tutti rhythms in the winds and straight forward, beautifully written rhythm section parts will help this piece come together with minimum rehearsal time. There is a short…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The Neal Hefti composition for the Basie band called Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangement of Joy to the World uses that style in a clever way to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This traditional style march has everything you need for festival adjudication or concert performance. Alan’s use of harmony is refreshing in its throwback to olden times. Audiences and musicians alike will love Kinderlou.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2020…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
R. Alan Carter
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing