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BRASS ENSEMBLES – WOODWIND ENSEMBLES – COLLECTIONS
BRASS ENSEMBLES
MISSION: SECRET – BRASS QUARTET – EASY
Mission:Secret is a classic spy tune written using a 12-bar blues form. It mostly comprises of a catchy bass line riff with a simple, sustained melody over top. Although short solos are written for trumpet and horn from measures 57 through 70, these may also be improvised using an C concert blues scale (C Eb F F# G Bb). Super Spy!
MISSION: SECRET – 2 EUPHONIUMS & 2 TUBAS – EASY-MEDIUM
Mission:Secret is a classic spy tune written using a 12-bar blues form. It mostly comprises of a catchy bass line riff with a simple, sustained melody over top. Although short solos are written out from 57 through 70, these may also be improvised using an C concert blues scale (C Eb F F# G Bb). Super Spy!
SOMETHING MODAL – 2 EUPHONIUMS & 2 TUBAS – MEDIUM
Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple, yet very catchy. Chord changes are simple enough to open up opportunities for players to practice and show off their improvising abilities.
BIG V – 8 TRUMPETS (AND RHYTHM SECTION) – MEDIUM-DIFFICULT
This chart is dedicated to one of the composer s colleagues, Brian Vincent. This piece reflects his personality as it is a high energy, consistent, and catchy rock tune. It has been scored here for 4 trumpets, 4 flugel horns and optional rhythm section. Fun to play – high, loud and fast!
WOODWIND ENSEMBLES
RISE OF THE ANCIENTS – 2 FLUTES & 2 CLARINETS – EASY-MEDIUM
Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the ancient armies, to the elegance of ancient architecture.
TURMOIL – 2 FLUTES & 2 CLARINETS – MEDIUM
This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and listeners. Fiery rhythmic drive and memorable melodies will make this a successful choice on a concert or contest.
LAST VOYAGE OF THE QUEEN ANNE’S REVENGE – 4 CLARINETS – EASY-MEDIUM
The Queen Anne s Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the “pirate-like” feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have many pieces about pirates. This is an arrangement of the best selling work for young concert band.
JUST CHILLIN’ – 4 CLARINETS – MEDIUM
Just Chillin’ is a fun, laid back funk-rock chart with simple repetitive melodies and a catchy accompaniment.
RISE OF THE ANCIENTS – 4 CLARINETS & BASS CLARINET – EASY-MEDIUM
Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence, and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the ancient armies, to the elegance of ancient architecture.
EL CAMINO (SPANISH MARCH) – 5 FLUTES – EASY-MEDIUM
El Camino (The Road) is a Spanish march composed in the traditional style of a pasodoble. This piece is fast paced and energetic from start to finish and sounds more complicated than it seems! This is something a little different in the march category that will have audiences tapping their toes.
THE GODS OF EGYPT – 5 FLUTES – MEDIUM
Gods of Egypt is a piece composed with the flare of music of the Middle East. A strong opening using a traditional Middle Eastern scale and counter melody immediately create the feel for this piece.
RISE OF THE ANCIENTS – 6 FLUTES – MEDIUM
Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence, and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the ancient armies, to the elegance of ancient architecture.
KAALIN’S FLIGHT – SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE – MEDIUM
This piece was influenced by the music of the Middle East and India. ‘Kaalin’ is the Hindi word for ‘rug’, much like the one ridden by Aladdin in the famous story. This piece can even be considered a programmatic piece, as if someone were riding a magic carpet through the Arabic or Indian communities.
COLLECTIONS
JAZZ FOR THREE
This is a collection of original compositions and arrangements of various styles of jazz music set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts, at church or community gigs. There is an optional drum set part that is available as a free download from our website. Pieces included are: Sleepwalk (swing), Mission: Secret (rock), Just Chillin (funk), Up on the Housetop (mambo), Down and Out (blues), Swing Time, (jump swing), Front of the Train (mambo), Mr. Cool (swing), Rough Copy (funk), and Glory to that Good Jump Swing (swing).
QUARTETS FOR ALL OCCAISIONS
This is a collection of compositions and arrangements set for 4 like-instruments. All pieces are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts, festivals, at church or on community gigs. Pieces included are: Fanfare and Procession, A Grand Celebration, Follow the Leader, At First Light, The Darkest Hour, Aire Fantastique, High Five Jive, Spectre Dance, Sneaking on the Housetops, Just Chillin and Mission:Secret.