Set a festive holiday mood with this sophisticated Bossa Nova setting of Good King Wenceslas. Jack has dressed up the traditional carol with a fresh set of chord changes and a nice modulation to keep the chart interesting. This is an excellent choice for any…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The biting dissonance of the sharp 9 chord is used as the centerpiece for this free spirited, funky rock chart. Cutting, angular lines and interesting counterpoint come together to create a unique piece in the repertoire for music at this level. It is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Occam's Razor is a principle of succinctness used in problem-solving, stating that when choosing between two or more methods, the simplest solution is usually the best. The application of the principle often shifts the burden of proof in a discussion; the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece for rudimental snare drum and percussion quartet portrays the unbridled energy and limitless strength of the horse Shadowfax (from "Lord of the Rings.") The enterprising listener will find many representations drawn from this imagery - the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here’s a great new chart from composer Jack Cooper that is sure to be a hit. Super ensemble writing and solid scoring will have your band sounding like champs. Jack uses the #11 of a Bb chord as one of the main melody notes in the winds, so the music sounds…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
These lovely arrangements of Alfredo Piatti's cello Caprices are a fantastic contribution to the solo literature for marimba.Program NotesSome time ago I discovered the 12 Caprices Op. 25 for solo violoncello by Alfredo Piatti in search of compositions suited…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser, Piatti
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a catchy blues with a bridge from respected composer and educator Jack Cooper. Interesting angular lines abound in this unique chart along with inventive rhythmic elements. Stark dynamic contrasts throughout the chart go from a whisper to a roar to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on an Emily Dickinson poem of the same name, "Where Thou Art - That - is Home" is a beautiful, lush chorale for solo marimba.Program NotesThe title of this work comes from the poem bearing that title by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), one of the towering…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications