Follow The Leader is intended as a fun, up tempo swing chart that introduces young musicians to stylistic elements echoing classic big band tunes such as ‘Little Brown Jug’ (in the melodic bass line) or ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ (the iconic drum pattern in the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Jump to It is a up tempo swing chart in the style of the great dance bands of 1940's. It features a catchy melody and riff-based patterns typical of the style. The saxophone section carries the main melody before being joined by the brass with punchy hits to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Young jazz musicians respond to a great groove, easily played and a catchy melody that they can grab hold of with both hands. Kickin’ Back fits the bill while letting the piano player (or alto saxophonist) feature on a bluesy shuffle with a harmonic twist.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
In the first few minutes of rehearsal, Super-Fast and Easy Warm Ups for Big Band helps the band make a satisfying, cohesive sound from the outset, while learning (or consolidating) some of the most important elements of big band playing. The collection is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
What lies in store for the heroes of our story? Will they be beset by monsters or are they just jumping at shadows? Come and see what lies in wait for our intrepid travellers as they stumble through their ‘Magnificent Misadventure’
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This fun work for a young concert band creates the exciting atmosphere of a spy thriller where time is ticking down on our hero being able to save the day. Listen carefully as you hear the percussion section marking every second as it passes by. The trumpets…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Tricks of the Trade introduces very young big band musicians to some basic but commonly used skills for big band playing - hence the title.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music