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Big V
8 Trumpets and Optional Drum Set - Medium Difficult Level
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!
El Camino
5 Flutes - Easy-Medium Level
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.
Last Voyage of the Queen Anne's Revenge
4 Clarinets - Easy-Medium Level
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.
Rise of the Ancients
6 Flutes - Medium Level
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.
Rise of the Ancients
4 Clarinets and Bass Clarinet - Easy-Medium Level
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.
Rise of the Ancients
2 Flutes and 2 Clarinets - Easy-Medium Level
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.
Mission: Secret
Brass Quartet - Easy Level
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!
Something Modal
2 Euphoniums and 2 Tubas - Medium Level
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.
Just Chillin'
4 Clarinets - Easy-Medium Level
Just Chillin' is a fun, laid back funk-rock chart with simple repetitive melodies and a catchy accompaniment.
Mission: Secret
2 Euphoniums and 2 Tubas - Easy-Medium Level
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!
Kaalin's Flight
Saxophone Ensemble - Medium Level
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.
Turmoil
2 Flutes and 2 Clarinets - Medium Level
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.