What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over Peter Blair has taken the chord progression and crafted a wonderful chart for younger bands. Creative rhythmic development throughout makes this chart a winner.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
Bring Thee Praise is based on the Jackson High School (Jackson, MO) Alma Mater. The Alma Mater, which uses the tune, Annie Lisle, is paired with Gillingham’s own “Praise Theme” to bring a celebration of Jackson High School to concert stages everywhere.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community, and encouraging togetherness. Circle Dance employs the idea of fifths and their musical relationships in combination with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What would it sound like if Claude Debussy had been able to score for the modern wind band? Andrew Blair’s new orchestration of Debussy’s beloved Clair de Lune attempts to answer the question by faithfully and stunningly recreating the work for today’s wind…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Andrew Blair
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Coven is a musical journey into the world of malevolent sorcery practiced on the Witches’ Sabbath. This advanced work for the mature Wind Band portrays the mystical sounds of sinister spells and incantations. The mysterious introduction suddenly takes a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven J. Pyter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on “In a Mellow Tone” is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay between the sections and a teriffic Sax soli this solid…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Kendor Music Publishing
España Rhapsody, perhaps Chabrier’s most famous orchestral work, will take audiences and players on an exciting musical tour through Spain in this masterful transcription for wind ensemble by Josh Byrd.Program NotesEmmanuel Chabrier composed España after…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josh Byrd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work is full of melodic lyricism and passionate romanticism which takes listeners through a broad array of experiences from the exhilarating to the contemplative. The piano is at many times soloistic in nature, but also often integrated into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here’s an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor Jazz Quest Series, this chart is based on the chord changes to the Gershwin hit ‘S Wonderful. Lots of tutti rhythmic figures and solid ensemble writing throughout…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing