Vince Gassi

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I am a composer and music educator and this site features various works of mine. Whether you are a music educator, a professional musician or student, please check out my pieces for concert band, jazz ensemble, brass quintet, woodwind ensemble and orchestra. For information on where to purchase a piece, follow the link to the publisher's website or contact me. I hope you enjoy my music. For information on commissioning a work for your band or orchestra or to inquire about composer workshops, please contact me via this web site. Thank you for visiting.

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Land of the Midnight SunGrade 2.5
New!! J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice 2008

Alfred Publications
Follow Crow on his epic journey as he attempts to bring daylight to the people of the far north. Inspired by the Inuit myth “Crow Brings the Daylight” this colorful piece, filled with haunting harmonies and energetic rhythms, was written for and dedicated to the Inuksuk High School Band in Iqaluit, Canada. To read about Crow's journey and other stories by S.E. Schlosser, visit www.americanfolklore.net/folktales/nunavut1.html.

A Chesapeake Bay AdventureGrade 4New for 2008

Alfred Publications
Commissioned by the 2007 Albemarle County High School Honors Band (Crozet, VA), this piece takes its inspiration from the rich maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay: from colonial lighthouses to Civil War Ironclads, from its vital role in the Underground Railroad to Blackbeard and other real life pirates. Adventure is paramount as swashbuckling themes are developed in the opening and closing sections of this work and beautifully contrasted with the haunting lyrical section reminiscent of "Oh Shenandoah".

Orinoco CocoaEasyNew!! J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice 2008

Alfred Publications
An easy Latin chart for the young player with a terrific melody that sticks in your head, written out alto sax and trombone solos, 1st trumpet range to written F top line and a fun piano part. This one has a great Latin essence but is accessible.