As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!Program NotesJumpin’ June is a quick, straight-ahead swinger…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scatterbrain is a quirky and exciting work for marimba quartet. The piece showcases every aspect of the marimba, from its ability to hum softly to its power & ferocity.Program NotesScatterbrain is a marimba quartet composed in the fall of 2016 for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Paul Millette
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications