On the Up and Up

This is a great-sounding chart that holds the interest and comes together quickly - a superb choice for any concert program! This is a great piece to teach syncopation and Latin rhythms. The melody is first stated by a solo trumpet, and the sax section follows. The trombones are featured on the bridge before the ensemble returns to finish the form. Ample solo opportunities follow with textural backgrounds for support. After a sax soli, the brass get their chance to answer in kind with some hot licks of their own. The trumpet range is to a written high C, trombone to F sharp.