One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Arcapizzamo is built on a textural bantering between high strings and low strings, arco and pizzicato. It is great for practicing going back and forth from arco to pizzicato while keeping the bow in hand. It is rich in textures that are both playable and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
At the Crossroads is a contemporary ballad featuring solos for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 4th Trumpet, 2nd Trombone. Instrumentation contains: 5 Saxes (Sop double on Alto 1), 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A Big Band arrangement in a jazz/swing style of traditional Australian tunes - Waltzing Matilda, The Road to Gundagai and Click Go The Shears by Daryl McKenzie. Originally commissioned by the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band (the audio demo is from the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Below the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima.Program NotesBelow the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Boogaloo for Two was originally composed as a play-on theme for the Australian variety television show “Hey Hey It’s Saturday” in the 1990’s. The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra on their 2008 CD “It’s About Time” recorded a big band version. This arrangement is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Boogaloo for Two was originally composed as a play-on theme for the Australian variety television show "Hey Hey It's Saturday" in the 1990's. The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra on their 2008 CD "It's About Time" recorded a big band version. Boogaloo for Two is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A Christmas Festival Medley is a very playable collection of Holiday favorites. The medley includes: Carol of the Bells, What Child is This?, Angels We Have Heard on High and O Holy Night. It is a great way to introduce high school students to big exciting…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deception is a rhythmic, driving and intense sensation. It combines dramatic accented themes and contrasts in style and dynamics creating a memorable experience for all sections.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dog Walkin’ Shuffle is a fun shuffle feel piece for a grooving rhythm section with traditional riff based figures for the horns and some room for improvising soloists. It’s a shout out to the great shuffle grooves of the big bands such as the Buddy Rich Band…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music