A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist’s sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed along over a funky groove. There are solos written for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative and fresh harmonic ideas set this chart apart from the pack.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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.
Grade…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
We are pleased to welcome new composer Colin Plank to the Excelcia catalog! This is an exciting swing chart that clocks in at 144. Excellent motivic development and the cool changes in D minor combine to make this a winner!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Colin M. Plank
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
There’s good reason this quickly turned into our most popular winter holiday chart! David Samuel turned the classic carol Deck the Halls into a funky, rhythmic crowd pleaser. There is a terrific winds only section after the short solo section. Be sure to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Samuel
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, Hymn to the Dawn conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of our relationships with loved ones who…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Recalling the modal tunes of Herbie Hancock like Maiden Voyage, Modal Citizen starts with a trio of Alto Sax, Trumpet and Guitar presenting the first statement of the melody. As the rest of the band is layered in the harmony expands in the B section. There is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Sciaino
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This lyrical and reflective ballad from Joshua Hinkel reminds us that inspiration can come at the strangest times and usually when we aren’t looking for it. Now available for flexible wind band, the beautiful lyricism of Moonlit Dreams can be experienced by…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications