A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. All is well until he strikes one too many times into the wall above; there…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Don’t Mind If I Do is a fun and swinging chart with a simple but catchy melody in addition to many featured moments for sections of the band at various stages of the work. There are featured solo opportunities aplenty with the option of improvised or…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
What do lizards get up to after a day’s basking in the sun? Having re-energised on that hot rock, they are swinging out with the other reptiles. A glass of lemonade and bowl of grasshoppers they are off and leaping. Leaping Lizards!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
On Ya Bike! is a really fun chart for young jazz ensemble in the ever popular style of a boogaloo. The bass and piano set the mood before a good-humored melody is featured in the trumpets and alto saxophones. Not to be outdone, however, the trombones and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
An Esky is the Aussie version of a portable drink cooler that we take camping or to a barbecue or a day at the cricket. So, if you want to keep a cool groove with this little chart, just Put it in the Esky!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2018 Publisher: Brolga…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Written in a funk style, Super Groove blends elements of soul, jazz and rhythm n' blues with a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums. This is an excellent chart to introduce a young musician to the concept of groove and articulation within a funk…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Amy
Publisher:
Brolga Music
To Dream of Giants is a work of three main musical phases suggesting the idea of the listener entering a dream-like world where giants exist as a noble but fearsome race.Program NotesTo Dream of Giants is a work of three main musical phases suggesting the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
What Will Be is a slow rock ballad to feature either alto sax, trombone, or trumpet/flugelhorn. The chart features a simple but yet emotional melody supported by an interesting harmonic progression. The soloist is supported by sweet counter melodies, a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Amy
Publisher:
Brolga Music