Par COURT DOUGLAS. The sparkle and vitality of The Big Apple! Scintillating rhythms and captivating melodies are inescapable in Douglas Court’s delightful homage to New York City. Your band will love the vitality and excitement of this work. It really moves! Shifting tonalities amplify the energy of Broadway, Times Square, Wall Street, and buildings that touch the sky. The hustle and bustle of the…

Fanfare For Billy. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Salute to a Hero was composed to honour the work of a truly deserving musician, teacher, and conductor. It opens with a noble brass fanfare with woodwind ornamentation. Following a short interlude the opening fanfare is again heard this time being played by the full band. A lyrical middle section follows, providing a beautiful and peaceful contrast to the powe…

The Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along book and CD gives the mallet or C instrument player an opportunity to play contemporary Afro-Cuban music in a big band setting. The book and CD includes six charts from the Grammy? ? Award-winning Caribbean Jazz Project album, Afro-Bop Alliance (featuring Dave Samuels). The tracks, minus the mallet parts, will give the player an opportunity to solo and experiment…

'Drunken Sailor? is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do with a drunken sailor early in the morning?? Each subsequent verse suggests various forms of punishment for the poor chap. This spirited arrangement is sure to delight audiences with a sparkling and en…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Pamela Wedgwood's Jazzin' About Styles is a brilliant new introduction to jazz, rock and pop styles for pianists at elementry level. The 16 toe-tappin' pieces range from Dixie and ragtime through swing, blues and rock 'n' roll to pop ballads, disco and even heavy metal. Each piece includes hints to help you get to grips with the style. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Piano

Trombone and Brass Band. Par HIGGINS GAVIN. Freaks! was written for Lisa Sarasini in 2006 and first performed by her with Zone One Brass at the Royal College of Music, London. This tuneful and flamboyant showpiece was inspired by the Tod Browning film of the same name. The 1932 black and white cult classic was banned for many years due to its controversial morality issues and lead characters real …

This traditional tune, 'The Cumberland's Crew,' was inspired by the historic gunship battle between the wooden Cumberland and the ironclad Virginia in 1862. The light and airy melody in 3/4 time develops a variety of textures and voicings and builds to a dramatic conclusion. This is an ideal choice to showcase the musicality of your developing band. (2:30) / Concert Band