Drop Somethin' is a beginner blues rock chart that introduces students to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this chart accessible for groups of varying sizes and instrument combinations. Repeated material and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of the traditional English Christmas carol The First Noel begins with the familiar melody set to jazz harmonies in a chorale style before moving into a medium-tempo jazz waltz. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Study in Disembodied Consciousness
Loosely depicting the composer's take on an out-of-body experience, this advanced work fully exploits the many colors a wind ensemble can produce and takes listeners on an incredible journey "into the void".Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining a twisted original lullaby, a thrilling soundscape, and an indescribable entity, Nightmare Fuel takes audiences through a sonic psychological thriller. Through use of an optional click track, this recurring nightmare will surely bring a cinematic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Road Less Traveled is a cinematically-inspired work that depicts hiking to a mountain summit while also calling for musicians and audiences to pursue their own individual summits in their own lives.Program NotesThe Road Less Traveled is an allegorical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fantastic closer to any concert program, A Thousand Inner Voices is sure to challenge musicians and audiences with learning to live with the voices in our heads. This piece was created in collaboration with Dr. Kaitlin Bove and the …And We Were Heard…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Until We Meet Again reminds the listener that losing someone or something is a part of life. It’s inevitable to find ourselves in a low place due to missing a time of happiness and joy. However, the memories we make can help us relive these times and maybe…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the World Waits is a response to 2020 that serves as a call to action to help one another overcome adversity in the darkest of times. Through developing a single motif from beginning to end, this piece will make performers and audiences alike experience…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 5/4 presentation of We Three Kings is arranged in the style of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five.” Modern jazz harmonies throughout are built on both open fourths and traditional thirds with upper extensions. Students will have the opportunity to study standard…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
West Fork Shuffle is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz articulations and rhythms, as well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section includes suggested written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications