Recently featured in the motion picture "Whiplash,"  this barnburner by outstanding arranger John Wasson is pure Latin fire from start to finish! This chart will have your students begging to practice.

A Duke Ellington Latin jazz classic in this Afro-Cuban setting, this song is an energetic selection that will make your choir and audience want to move their feet! Fun and rewarding for your group to

Double basses are featured first with the primary lumbering melody, later joined by a graceful and serene theme in the upper strings. This diatonically E Dorian piece features full harmonies that will give

This piece is much more than just a study for playing F natural and solidifying finger patterns including the 4th finger (upper strings). It sets a definite mood and provides an engaging platform for

This light program work takes us on a musical journey with these intriguing "ships of the desert." The exotic sounds of the Middle East are heard along with the steady gait of travel across the desert

Bizet's Carmen is rearranged into this accessible work combining themes from the beloved opera as well as original material. Several opportunities for soloists and a full ensemble tambourine feature

This exotic work portrays the camel caravans of northern Africa, Asia and the Middle East on a journey through harsh deserts. Using just six notes, it begins with a mysterious statement in the flute and

Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to

This two-movement suite pays homage to the Dogpatch (Arkansas) area. The first movement captures the enthusiasm of wagon-train travelers ready to embark on a new life out west. The second movement portrays