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There is a western, folk flavor to this legato, rolling, panoramic solo, in B major. The left hand keeps a fairly constant broken chord accompaniment, and the right hand sings the melody, with occasional reaches of an octave. There are many changes in tempo, meter and dynamics, and there is a generous use of the extremes of the keyboard. This solo won a Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Learn More

Inspired by the traditional American folk dance, this chart focuses the spotlight on your beginning percussionist. The sound of the clogger is presented by woodblock. This novel composition gives the impression of intricate rhythms but is extremely playable. A real treat! Learn More

Wow! Arranger Jack Cooper has found the right combination to make this standard tune from THE WIZARD OF OZ work in a jazz ensemble setting. This one's a strong candidate for your festival or concert choice. With his expert arranging skills, Jack Cooper has taken this straight-ahead song and turned it into a jazz ensemble piece. An extremely interesting and creative chart ideal for the more experienced band, this one uses all the sections equally: solo space for alto, trumpet, or trombone; plenty of drum fills; ensemble backgrounds behind solos; and reasonable ranges. Teach harmonic awareness as the melody travels up and down and from section to section. The band will be thinking on this chart! Learn More

Another Dave Brubeck jazz classic! Once you hear this melody, you won't be able to get it out of your mind. Done with a bossa nova feel using quarter-note triplets throughout and with these wonderful chord changes, your students will quickly learn what "smooth" means. Written solos with ensemble backgrounds for tenor sax and piano make this chart extremely accessible. Dave Wolpe's magical scoring makes for an outstanding arrangement--the perfect choice for a variety of performance settings. Enjoy! Brubeck for Big Band Series Learn More

Take your orchestra in a new direction with this infectiously catchy tune. Written by a seasoned composer of pedagogical music for strings, the piece features extremely playable chromatic passages. The most notable feature of the piece is an optional vamp section, which allows players to improvise a solo as the orchestra accompanies. Unleash your players' creativity, and prepare to be amazed by what your students can do! Learn More

This extremely interesting original is based on a modified New Orleans-style street beat. A "gritty" bass part really helps add to the style, and there are plenty of opportunities for your pianist to add fills throughout. A tenor solo leads into some creative ensemble writing and a driving shout chorus. Very unique! (5:15) Learn More

Provide a marvelous repose on your next concert program with this lyrical ballad.  Written with the beauty only a mature writer can bring to the table, Song for Lyndsay is in essence a simple love song. Solos for French horn, flute and an integral piano part contribute to the timeless beauty and lyricism of this moving piece.  While extremely accessible to bands at medium levels, it retains the sophistication of a much more difficult work. Learn More

There are "sneaky" footsteps all through this spooky C-minor solo that explores the high and low ends of the keyboard, with staccato against legato, accents, and nice extremes in dynamics. Learn More

This dramatic work for symphony orchestra is a perfect opener or closer. From mysterious and dark melodies to driving rhythmic lines and a relentless pulse, the music provides an opportunity to showcase the power of your ensemble, the beauty of the various soloists featured throughout, and the talent of your percussionists who will be extremely busy! Many cues are provided for groups without full instrumentation, making this accessible to many. Riveting! Learn More