Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument combinations. Repeated material and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol The First Noel begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Type a description for this product here...Get out your zoot suit and pearls for this hard swingin’ dance number in the style of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. Your band will wail and your audience will be jumpin’ to this Big Band Era chart.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
("In the cool shade")
Na Sombra Fresca is a medium-tempo pop bossa chart for full big band instrumentation in the 1960s style of Sergio Mendes and Johnny Mandel. The light and airy Latin feel of the chart gives the sense of finding playful respite and relief…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Open Sky is an up-tempo swing chart in a modal, post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords, reminiscent of the musical styles of the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays. Three solo sections include both optional written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Paintings for Marimba and Snare Drum is an advanced work for two percussionists. Each “painting” is intended to evoke a unique imagery and is sure to leave a mark on performers and audiences alike.Program NotesCommissioned by Bradley Baird, Three…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally conceived as a virtual marimba choir in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Together is a touching quartet that can easily be performed at a recital or concert.Program NotesIn March 2020, the world changed within a matter of days. The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 5/4 presentation of We Three Kings is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five.” Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper extensions. Students will have the opportunity to study standard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
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
The Zimmy Shimmy is a medium-tempo swing chart in a bluesy setting. The bouncy melody requires students to focus on Big Band-style jazz articulations in order to achieve the intended feel of playfulness. An a cappella brass soli with tight harmonies leads to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications