Not intended to be a programmtic work, but rather to paint a picture of landscape - perhaps a lush, colorful swamp darkened by the canopy of trees, but with sunlight intermittently shining gaining entry as one travels through. These pockets of light are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carribean-flavor piece. Works great as a novelty closer on a percussion ensemble concert or on a full-blown steel drum band concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 4:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Phil Hawkins
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carribean flavor piece. Works great as a novelty closer on a percussion ensemble concert or on a full-blown steel drum band concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 6:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Phil Hawkins
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Another great chart from Matt Morey, Los Dos presents the duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section's montuno figures. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an 8-bar drum solo that leads into the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone follow. A brief trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey, George Gershwin
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Commissioned by Bloomington High School North, in Bloomington, Indiana, this swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of Jerome Richardson's "The Groove Merchant" as performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. With a 130bpm tempo, this chart is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More