The Florida Bandmasters commissioned this chart for the 2023 All-State Jazz ensemble. This is an authentically-written Salsa that truly fits its title, beginning with a poignant, written piano solo that transitions into a medium tempo Cuban “Son Montuno” (…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
When I was growing up in suburban Brisbane in the 1980’s my family’s favourite place to picnic on a sunny weekend was Bellbird Grove in the D'Aguilar National Park. As I child I found it to be a magical place with a bushwalk that led to an abandoned goldmine…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it soars to a joyous, half-time funk groove before winding back…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Scotland is a land of stunning and dramatic beauty. From the Borders to the Highlands, and from the Lochs to the Isles, magical scenery is everywhere you look. Bow Fiddle Rock is just one such example. Situated near Portnockie on the north-eastern coast of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Vaughan Fleischfresser
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Composer Kris Berg has knocked one out of the park with this sleek and contemporary new festival chart. From the first rhythmic punctuation to the final dramatic chord this piece just sparkles with energy and excitement. Kris has combined intricate moving…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The main portion of this chart is slow swing similar to Slide Hampton’s Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Cascading bell-tones and a lush written Trumpet solo start the tune…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Wow! This is a blues with serious attitude! It comes out of the gate roaring and composer Jamie Roth has included plenty of interesting details that make this a standout chart for high school bands. Great dynamic contrasts are built in so there are some…
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Jazz Ensemble
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Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Hop! Hop! Hop! Bouncing through the Australian bush to a swingin’ rhythm you can imagine a herd of kangaroos groovin’ out as they stop to for a chew on some grass, look around and bound off again. Out pops a joey looking from the pouch of its mother, its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leigh Crombie, Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The term ‘digger’ is a military slang term used to describe soldiers from Australian and New Zealand. This colloquial term became prominent in World War I when the two countries fought together on the Western Front. The term is linked to the ANZAC (Australia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Adam Arnold
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Kings and Queens. Dukes and Duchesses. The pomp and circumstance, fanfare and majesty of the entrance to a royal occasion. Imagine a grand ballroom with grand ceilings and chandeliers, guests with flowing ball gowns and dapper suits. These are the images of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music