Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo marimba by David J. Long in his work Three Scenes, Andrew Dancy has adapted the first movement, Aria…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long, Andrew Dancy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Alto Sax Feature
Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin Soul groove features the alto sax with the melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next and leads into an 8 bar drum/percussion break, ideal for featuring additional percussion if desired.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
James Faulconer, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Mr. Moto harkens back to the swinging big-band era featuring a Basie-ish piano melody. The brass take over for the bridge and the saxes finish out the first chorus. Clever key changes enhance the flavor of each section and solo changes are provided for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Too much fun to pass up, featuring the funky 1970’s grooves of Quincy Jones and Tower of Power, including optional wah-wah guitar! Each horn section gets a workout while the rhythm section percolates underneath. Solo opportunities for alto sax, tenor sax,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Trumpet Feature
A lush full ensemble introduction leads into a beautiful trumpet (or flugelhorn) feature ballad. The sax section takes over for the bridge before returning to the full ensemble for the last A section. A brief transition moves the tempo up to a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A breezy samba melody suited for a beach in Rio while melodic counterpoint plays in the sand. Following a funky half time interlude the trumpet takes the first solo, followed by the tenor sax (or piano or guitar). Both solos can be played using only a concert…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dan Torosian, Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well.Program NotesMateo de Pérez de Albéniz…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Andrew Dancy, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
James Faulconer, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press