Brass Quintet
| 24/7 |
Sometimes all you need is a couple of notes to get your juices going. A four note motif sets the stage for this humdinger. Affix to this motif a few angular, bebopish lines for added seasoning . Things quiet down for just a second while the tuba player gets a chance to say her piece. It isn’t long though, before we are back to all the boisterous activity that’ll make you want to play this one over and over. It’s so infectious, it'll be in your head twenty four…. well, you get the point. (Optional drum part included)
| Dance Of The Blue People |
If you are interested in time travel this piece is definitely for you. It starts out in 5/4 and moves back and forth through time; 3/4, 4/4, back to 5/4 - it never gets dull. Angular melodic lines and funky solos for trumpet and tuba round this challenging chart out. Optional percussion parts include conga, cymbal, tambourine, guica and even handclaps. This is a standard on the planet Remulak.
| Free Bird Seed, 500 Yards |
Charlie Parker meets the Roadrunner in this new bebop chart for brass quintet. A typical “Bird-like” head is bantered about the ensemble while the tuba provides a walking bass line. There are written solos for the 2nd trumpet and tuba and there is enough bird seed (errrr….ensemble work) to keep everyone busy. Confirmation that Now’s The Time to Scrapple From The Apple and get playin’ this sizzler. Plug this one in and watch it go. Drum part with written fills included. “Meep, meep”.
| Four Incarnations For Brass Difficult |
(Also available for Woodwind Quintet)
Set in four movements, this challenging work for brass or woodwind quintet musically explores various geometric concepts. The titles of each movement (Displacement, Parallels, Increments, and Obtusis Angularis) aptly describe the thematic development contained therein. Quartal harmony, tone clusters and intricately written melodies give this suite a delightfully fresh sound.
| Fred’s U-Fix-It |
Cool is the word in this rhythmically intricate journey through Funkville. Hip grooves and heavy harmonies provide much opportunity to put this one “in pocket”. The detailed drum set part (with written solos and fills) is essential to making this chart work. Only for the brave of heart, this Funk-a-liscious tune is baaaad and that’s goooood!!
| October Rain |
Brass Quintet
Everyone needs a warm fuzzy when the leaves turn color and the crisp autumn air comes our way. Just imagine curling up by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and a warm blanket and you're in the perfect mood for the soft edges of October Rain. The rich harmonies and poignant melody of this easy flugelhorn featured ballad will chase all your troubles away.
| Orinoco CocoaMedium |
Brass Quintet (also available for 4 trumpets, 4 fluglehorns with bass and percussion)
Here is a hot little latin number to spice things up. Start with one part cool tune, mix in some lush harmonies, toss in a unison ensemble part, written tuba solo and a funky intro and voila, an audience favourite.
| Sailing |
Feel the spray in your face and the wind in your hair while you ride the smooth harmonies and gentle rhythms of this easy going original tune. The relaxing groove established by tuba and optional bongos coupled with the undulating rise and fall of the chord changes provides the perfect background for the lilting melodic curves that get passed around the ensemble. This one's a breeze!
| Who Wants Gum |
Here is jazz waltz students will have a ball with. A lilting tune with cool chord changes in the accompaniment gives this piece a carefree, sugarless sound. Optional drum part included.
Woodwind Quintet
| Who Wants Gum |
Here is jazz waltz students will have a ball with. A lilting tune with cool chord changes in the accompaniment gives this piece a carefree, sugarless sound. Optional drum part included.
Other
| All For Onemedium |
Alternating back and forth between 3/4 and 4/4 time, this chart swings no matter what time signature you're in. An exciting shout chorus with a written tuba solo adds to the unique flavour of this Vince Gassi original. There is an optional drum set part provided. (This tune is also available for jazz ensemble)
| Dorian Blue medium |
The title says it all. This original Latin jazz composition is based on an interesting blend of the blues and Dorian scales. The middle section changes to a swing feel and features solo sections for second trumpet (playing flugelhorn) and trombone. Both solos are written out and have chord changes provided. Everyone will enjoy this fresh chart. There is an optional drum set part provided.
| One For The Moneymedium |
You'll enjoy playing this interesting tune harmonized in parallel 4ths. This groovin' swing chart puts the pedal to the metal and even includes a contrapuntal ensemble section. Also included is a written solo with chords for second trumpet. Don't miss this sizzler!! There is an optional drum set part provided. (This tune is also available for jazz ensemble)
| Who Wants Gum? Medium |
Here is a jazz waltz students will have a ball with. A lilting tune with cool chord changes in the accompaniment gives this piece a carefree, sugarless sound. Optional drum part included.
| The Magnificent FiveMedium |
You’ll hit the ground running with this exciting new piece. The energy starts right from the “get-go” with a catchy rhythmic theme which is developed and resequenced later on in a koooool modal section. Following a slow section which features many independent entries, the energy is right back to fever pitch with a return to the opening theme. This tune is totally infectious!! Parts for auxiliary percussion and Marimba are included.
| O CanadaDifficult |
Flute Trio
Trills and frills abound in this decorative arrangement of O Canada for 3 flutes. All parts are constantly on the move which means that there's never a dull moment. If you're looking for the right balance between challenging and fun, look no further. This refreshing spring bouquet is just what the doctor ordered.
| A Mere BagatelleDifficult |
Bongo beats and bari sax bass lines combine to bring out the best in your sax quartet. This cookin tune features the bongo player in an ad lib solo and the baritone sax player vying for the spotlight with cool blues licks and a hip walking bass line. The rest of the ensemble joins in the fun to make this trifle a high impact escapade.
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