This music was commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association for their 2022 8th Grade All-State Band. Clocking in at a medium swing tempo of 136, you will find this chart filled with solid scoring, well marked articulations and sparkling ensemble…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Driving latin rhythms, great polyphonic writing and interesting major 7 over minor chord harmony combine to make this chart unforgettable. There are lots of dynamic contrasts, so the full range of your group will be showcased. The haunting melody weaves…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony and subtle flowing melodic lines help make this chart a…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Here is the perfect chart to feature Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Beautiful scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation. This one will be…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Recalling the modal tunes of Herbie Hancock like Maiden Voyage, Modal Citizen starts with a trio of Alto Sax, Trumpet and Guitar presenting the first statement of the melody. As the rest of the band is layered in the harmony expands in the B section. There is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Sciaino
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This is a creative rock piece at a solid 132. The rhythm section starts the chart setting up the main groove. The melody is first presented by Alto Sax 1 and Trumpet 2 before the ensemble joins with the “B” section. There is a punchy ensemble passage that…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Wingert-Jones Publications
Funky! Funky! Funky! This chart lights up every band that plays it. Mix some Tower of Power with some 70s Brecker Brothers and stand back. The written bass part nods to Rocco Prestia while the drums lean into Dave Garibaldi territory. Add Steve "Doc" Kupka's…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Get down and get funky! Lots of punchy brass and a hip, modern rhythm section groove are two of the components that make this Funk-rock chart a winner. There is a suggested written solo for Guitar with the chord changes also included in the Alto Sax 1 part.…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? No Way Out from the pen of George Shutack is the perfect choice. A driving Latin-rock groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a chart that will be a…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor 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