As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dancing With Animals is a lighthearted fantasy inspired by creatures from the animal kingdom. In the first movement, the five animals march in, then each one presents its unique dance in turn. Tango with a Cow, or Waltz with an Elephant, you're sure to have…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Have you ever dreamt of running away to join the circus? That is exactly what DreamCircus does for you. Opening with an expansive introduction, the dream state begins only to fade into the excitement of the big top. Snippets of circus themes play as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Rob Deemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!Program NotesJumpin’ June is a quick, straight-ahead swinger…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications