The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count Basie Big Band in mind.
Grade Level…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Dreamscapes is a musical journey through the dreams of one individual. From the soft cushion of the clouds to the raging sea, the music carries you across the night sky. Our dreamer lands back on his feet to encounter the ghosts of music history floating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Seculorum Amen)
Based on the "Seculorum Amen" passage of the medieval chant 'Gloria Patri,' Euouae takes the listener on a journey through numerous transformations while retaining the original meditative intent of the chant.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name so I went with it!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis piece plays tribute to the great pianist/ composer Herbie Hancock. His 1963 debut album for the Blue…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on the book of the same title by Richard Bach, Illusions encourages us to take hold of our hidden potentials - that everything we need is already inside of us. Divided into three movements, 'Donald Shimoda, a Mechanic in Indiana,' 'Flying' and 'Miracles…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Looking for your next concert opener? Jubilant Fanfare exudes the exuberance that its title suggests. Wonderful feature for your talented brass section!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 1:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
Parody is a collage of several important orchestral trumpet parts all in one balanced piece that will require a rather skilled trumpet soloist.Program NotesParody is a work that dates back to memories of being a trumpet player. As…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Persistence of Time features an exciting additive process that captures the audience. Exciting to play, also. An underlying feeling of movement persists throughout the piece and keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This brilliant three-movement work shows the best of band music. Appropriate for contest or concert. Or, select one of the movements for your concert. Features an uplifting 1st movement, graceful 2nd movement, and a clever up tempo 3rd movement. Portraits is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications