Large Up is an up-beat calypso tune for young percussion ensembles. This very catchy piece is great fun for students and is sure to be a hit at any concert or festival!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Little Tango is a fun, rhythmic percussion ensemble that creates a lot of fun music with a limited instrumentation. Full of Spanish flair and style, this tango is entertaining for students and audiences and perfect for concert or festival programs.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mamma Ruth completes the family portrait (collect the entire set!) with a fun medium swing groove, and she definitely has an eye for fun and the attitude to go with it. Featured soloists are tenor sax and trumpet. Trumpet range is to written high B.
Grade…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Me Irie is a groovy Caribbean-inspired tune for young percussion ensembles. Students will really enjoy performing the fun melody and rhythmic drive of this selection suitable for concerts or festivals.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 8…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a definitive call to arms, the general is on the march. Lots of unison ensemble and section work builds confidence in your troops while easy chord changes make it easier on your beginning soloists and provide a base from which to launch your more…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Mas Cumbia! Like its namesake, "Eye of the Hurricane" starts with a raucous cumbia and then moves into a calmer melodic section before returning to the churning winds of the outer bands. Alto sax and trumpet are featured along with the rhythm section. Trumpet…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Play the Palace where Latin Rock is the house rule, starting with the piano montuna figure of the intro. Lots of unison work for the sections as well as solos for trumpet, alto, trombone, and tenor. The piano and bass also get into the act with a featured…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in counterpoint. Lots of unison writing provides power and confidence.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
"Mr. Cool" was literally composed while Robert was sitting in a meat locker - or so he tells me. The beginning bass line, enhanced with bari and bass trombone, sets the rockin' tone for this chart - attitude all the way. Solos all around for trumpet, alto…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Robert Skiles, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
SoCal Gal is a Soca-style tune for young percussion ensembles. Inspired by the songs of Trinidad & Tobago, this ensemble is very playable and tons of fun for both audiences and performers and a perfect addition for concerts or festivals.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications