You’re travelling through space in the vast reaches of the outer universe. Suddenly you are caught, hurtling towards a black hole! Who knows what lies ahead. Will you survive? Can you return? The answers lie beyond the void……
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2017…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layered work that explores connections throughout the band. Recorded by Melbourne’s Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based around the drum groove from Weather Report's classic "Birdland," Diggin' the Dorian exposes players to playing in mode they might not be familiar with.Program NotesThe drum groove for Diggin' the Dorian is based on the Weather Report classic, Birdland.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Richard Linton
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
Move 'n' Groove is a tribute to legendary trumpet player Lee Morgan. The chart is based on the groove of The Sidewinder, with a half-time funk feel. Loads of fun for young bands.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Brolga Music Series: Jazz Ensemble…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Imagine...it’s the middle of the night. You have heard your older sister get up to get a drink of water. As she walks towards the kitchen you decided to sneak up behind her. Careful now, you have to step lightly so that there are no creaks, no sounds, she…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Sub Zero is a bright jazz shuffle in the style of New York’s legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. The title reflects the composer’s memories of his first visit to hear the band at the Village Vanguard in New York City during the depths of Winter.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Imagine a llama out for a night on the town in this fun latin chart. With a quick drink and a bale of hay at a favourite night spot it’s time to hit the dance floor. There is just too much fun to be had for our woolly friend.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2019…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This fun work for a young concert band creates the exciting atmosphere of a spy thriller where time is ticking down on our hero being able to save the day. Listen carefully as you hear the percussion section marking every second as it passes by. The trumpets…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Rooted in West Coast Jazz and Basie-style swing, Walkin’ Home (on the west coast) is a relaxed tune reminiscent of care-free stroll back home from a sunny day on the beach front on a Sunday afternoon
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2017 Publisher: Brolga Music…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music