Your band (and audience) will love this intriguing new chart from Austrailian composer Cam McAllister. Beautiful and evocative this African tinged piece moves through several extended passages that weave engaging melodic ideas and captivating harmony over a…
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Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2023 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swinger gives everyone a chance to be heard. This chart features a great melodic line and the opportunity for two…
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Come and take an exhilarating ride down the Colorado River. The music captures the essence of the river racing through whitewater rapids and flowing through tranquil canyons.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing Series: Symphonic…
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Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natural in a short amount of time. Open solos over one scale…
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Get down and get funky! Lots of punchy brass and a hip, modern rhythm section groove are two of the components that make this Funk-rock chart a winner. There is a suggested written solo for Guitar with the chord changes also included in the Alto Sax 1 part.…
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More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and features wonderful ensemble writing as well as plenty of…
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This hard charging shuffle from the pen of drummer Bryan Carter has got it all. Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2024 Illinois All-State Jazz Band the chart features a wonderful melody based on Bird Blues…
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