The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count Basie Big Band in mind.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
In a 'Basie' swing style, this work is a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. If the band is not together throughout the whole piece and someone comes in early - 'GOTCHA!'
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Graeme Lyall
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis piece plays tribute to the great pianist/ composer Herbie Hancock. His 1963 debut album for the Blue…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Jamming in a Lifeboat is a blues with a perky medium-tempo groove. The section writing in this work provides opportunity to reinforce rhythmic and intonation accuracy.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2012 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Dene Ford
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The narrative of Legend sees the Christ child fashioning garlands of roses for his friends as they play in his garden. Finally, he sets about making one for himself, and finding there are no flowers left, makes and wears a small crown of thorns.Program…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on an Irish folk melody of Erin's Shore, once established, the melody is developed throughout the work with the growing density of accompaniment- from simple chord to more complex rhythmic harmony and countermelodies.Program NotesLough Erin Shore opens…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Kate Agioritis
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The title Motor City refers to music of Detroit and the styles associated with Motown records. Concentrating on building confidence in the inexperienced rhythm section, with riff based melodic ideas in the wind players; Motor City provides an opportunity for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Composed in the style of Celtic fiddle music, A Queensland Set incorporates The Horseshoe Bay Hornpipe, Gentle Annie's Waltz and The Ironpot Jig.Program NotesThis 'set' is a celebration of Queensland and string playing in our schools. Composed in the style of…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Remembering Greg is an even eighth-note ballad, challenging players to play and shape through long phrases.Program NotesRemembering Greg was written in memory of the well known Melbourne trumpeter, Greg Maundrell (1960-2011). The irony of this being an alto…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Slammin' Joe's challenges the ensemble to explore a swing shuffle style with a contemporary edge. It provides a great opportunity to engage school guitarists who sometimes feel the big band experience is not as fun as playing in a rock band.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music