This beautifully arranged version of the classic “Silent Night” features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout…no improvisation is required. The cascading lines in the brass close…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A bold and dynamic piece for the beginning band’s first concert from composer Laura Estes. Drawing from her many years of teaching beginners, Laura has crafted a piece that students will love and their parents will not believe how great they sound at their…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written for her mom, composer Laura Estes creates a charming and emotional tribute in Changing Currents. As educators, we can apply so much to this work utilizing its title and material, there is a lot to teach in this one. We know you will love this new work…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from - and love - Cook Strait Crossing.
This free download includes two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from - and love - Cook Strait Crossing.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A very fresh new march from composer Laura Estes that is tuneful, in standard march form, and has just the right amount of twists to make it different. This will be a strong choice for festival performance to highlight your band.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Laura Estes takes on some challenging subject matter to give us an emotional lyrical work. This is not all slow music, but contains flowing lines throughout and lots of opportunities for beginning students to stretch their musicianship.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Laura Estes
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more open and airy approach to the B section which provides a subtle contrast. This flexible arrangement…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody. This flexible arrangement is highly adaptable and will…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing