The Florida Bandmasters commissioned this chart for the 2023 All-State Jazz ensemble. This is an authentically-written Salsa that truly fits its title, beginning with a poignant, written piano solo that transitions into a medium tempo Cuban “Son Montuno” (…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it soars to a joyous, half-time funk groove before winding back…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
Sean O’Loughlin’s new driving, dramatic work for developing band is an excellent choice for contest and festival as well as spring concerts. Your students will love Coriolis Effect!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Kris Berg has knocked one out of the park with this sleek and contemporary new festival chart. From the first rhythmic punctuation to the final dramatic chord this piece just sparkles with energy and excitement. Kris has combined intricate moving…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
The main portion of this chart is slow swing similar to Slide Hampton’s Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Cascading bell-tones and a lush written Trumpet solo start the tune…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
Take a midnight sleighride with Flight of Jolly Old St. Nicholas as you rock your way to the end of this piece! John M. Pasternak does it again with this wonderful new holiday chart that your ensemble and audiences will love.
This free download includes two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James R. Murray, John M. Pasternak
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Inspired by the composer’s love of video games, specifically Destiny, this piece is a great introduction to the ABA form. The middle section, lyrical yet still driving, is an opportunity for expressive playing. Whether for contest and festival or for their…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Larry Clark’s newest march, Ingenuity, is the ideal introduction to the march style. It is a fast and fun uptempo march that will be perfect for contest and festival.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Wow! This is a blues with serious attitude! It comes out of the gate roaring and composer Jamie Roth has included plenty of interesting details that make this a standout chart for high school bands. Great dynamic contrasts are built in so there are some…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
An uplifting new work based on the spirit of discovery, composer Matthew R. Putnam offer cool rhythms and powerful harmony in this timely piece. Perfect for any concert program!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing