Based on the famous chord changes of Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" this fun swinger introduces these indispensible patterns to younger players. A strong dialogue between brass and saxes sets the tone early before the saxes take the melody. The trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
for Wind Ensemble
Hymns, Prayers in a New World is a reflection of the inner struggles and conflicts of faith and reality in a modern world - a representation of the resilience of the human spirit through dark times. Based on several familiar hymn tunes, it…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by Shakespeare’s 'Sonnet XXXIII,' Many a Glorious Morning Have I Seen is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto saxophone.Program NotesMany a Glorious…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oppositional Elements is an exciting exercise in the interaction of opposing voices, texturally as well as contrapuntally and dynamically. The constant interplay of different elements, sharing space with alternating accents and rhythmic figures, provides an…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us that our starting experience is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A little bit more. That's what this chart offers and delivers. Opening with a definitive brass statement, Un Poco Mas settles into a smooth latin groove before switching things up with a half-time feel on the bridge. Returning to the latin groove, the form…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Johnny Carson looks into the camera and says, "Well Be Right Back." and the band launches into a hard swinging chart with a big brass punches answered by a hard charging sax section. The bridge is dominated by a bebop trumpet section soli before handing back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More