Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative and fresh harmonic ideas set this chart apart from the pack.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This set of short pieces begins in a contemporary (although tonal) harmonic language and gradually carries the listener “back in time” to a more romantic tonality. The five “photographs” hint at a possible story connecting the different images, but these…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christine Donkin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This new Calypso chart from jazz musician and educator Kris Berg might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition uses simply basic chords and rhythms, but the end result is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This duo is a captivating piece that is great for recitals. The marimba part requires four-mallet independence and one-handed rolls. An expressive and romantic duo for a wonderful combination of instruments.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1984 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Richard Gipson, Christine Smith, Chenowith
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press