In anthropology, liminality is a feeling of confusion or ambiguity that occurs during a transitional time in one's life, or a rite of passage. Written to commemorate the retirement of an admired music educator, this namesake piece embodies that emotional…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking imagery of the boreal landscapes of Alaska and Canada, The North Zephyr draws from the ECM roots of Pat Metheny to create a floating, contemporary straight-eighth feel. An alluring melody and tasteful horn voicings will charm players and audiences…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in a light Latin-pop style, South Shore encapsulates the carefree nature of summer leisure, bringing afternoon regattas and picturesque bike rides to mind. Soprano saxophone and flugelhorn are featured on the catchy theme at the top of the chart, and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally composed in 1910 for violin and piano, Tambourin Chinois has become a very popular showpiece in the repertoire. Edward Bach has reimagined it here as an exciting solo xylophone feature with brass quintet accompaniment.Program Notes"I don’t mind…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Edward Bach, Kreisler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications