This is a great chart that combines a Chuck Mangione style for the first section with a Sonny Rollins island feel at the “B” section. This would be an excellent choice as a contrast tune for a concert or festival. Following the breezy solo section there is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Morning Star takes inspiration from the brilliant sunrises along the coast of North Carolina. As night fades and the sun begins to peak over the sand dunes, both nature and townspeople come alive as their day begins. The use of repeated syncopation patterns…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Chris Ferguson
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Take a mysterious ride with this spine-chilling new work for concert band from composer Chris Ferguson. With plenty of opportunities for rhythmic playing and dramatic accents, Mysterious Chase fits nicely in a Halloween concert or on any program throughout…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Chris Ferguson
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A funky rock chart with attitude, this piece is good-naturedly dedicated to that one person in the band who makes everyone late as their friends chant “we gotta go” in exasperation. The Saxes take the main theme with brass answering lines, then the roles are…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This new work for developing bands is great for festival performance. Written in a similar style to an overture with a lush introduction followed by an exciting allegro section, The Quest for Coronado’s Gold has great opportunity for expressive playing.
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Chris Ferguson
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing