Taken from the original version for Jazz ensemble by David Samuel, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold has realized it for the young string orchestra. It is a bluesy, swinging chart with lots of tutti rhythms making this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David Samuel, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Blue’s Blues was written for the great trumpet player, Blue Mitchell, and is a medium boogaloo groove over a blues form.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Blues Blues - Sample…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Brave Fires, featuring Drum Set, is a cool and fun new work about a serious subject. Composer Caryn Wiegand Neidhold writes “Brave Fires honors the families impacted by devastating forest fires in Northern Nevada and Northern California and recognizes…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Cha Chooi is a modal piece based on a funky cha cha cha groove and a simple bass pattern.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Cha Chooi - Sample Score.pdf
Instrumentation
Alto Sax 1…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Contemplations at the Fountain (Double Concerto for Vibraphone, Marimba and Orchestra) explores a palette of different emotions - thoughtfulness, doubts and hope.Program NotesContemplations at the Fountain (Double Concerto for Vibraphone, Marimba and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Maciej Małecki
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jam among the stars with Galaxy Jam, an inventive rock take on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in E minor. The jam section encourages your students to be creative with instrument percussion improv and solos with suggested notes.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Strollin' is a medium blues in a Basie style swing. Opening with a featured bass line strolling over a twelve bar blues, Strollin' refers to the colloquial name jazz musicians use when playing in a rhythm section without a chordal instrument.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Even the youngest students get to play Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons in this inventive arrangement. All string sections use tremolo and col legno in addition to fermatas, cesuras, and aleatoric elements that require students to watch the conductor closely.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Ahoy Ye Mateys, your beginning string players will love this pirate inspired piece written in dramatic e minor. The lilting ¾ time will have your musicians and audiences dreaming of adventure on the high seas. You will be glad you selected this fun and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing