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Patriotism "cooks" in this infectious, bluesy shuffle. All
  ensemble with the whole band working together to produce a determined, yet
  happy and swinging performance including a kickin' sax soli and hot shout
  chorus.

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

"Hootin' with Newton" is a colorful, hard-swinging minor blues I wrote for my dad, Newton Wilbur "Bill" Kidd. There are solos for flute and trumpet, followed by a driving "Super Sax" soli that segues to a roaring shout chorus. Challenging music. Brass written high note: Trumpet C6 (with optional F6); Trombone A-flat 4. Flute double on Tenor Sax 1 with optional tenor-only substitute included.

Hootin' with Newton

Jazz Ensemble

Edited from the original publication, Latin Winds is written as a
  Brazilian bossa nova. Its simple flowing melody contrasts with a fanfare-like
  section found in the introduction and again later in the piece. The ranges,
  rhythmic patterns and technical demands are relatively simple, and the
  jazz-influenced harmonies and colors are orchestrated so young players will
  achieve a full sound with minimal rehearsal.
    
         Optional Strings: the optional
  string parts are for band and orchestra directors looking for an opportunity
  to combine their ensembles. The challenge, of course, is that wind and string
  keys are not always friendly to each other. Such is the case especially at
  measures 25-36 and 45-50 where the string players are in A-flat major. The
  good news is that the strings are always reinforced by the wind parts and
  never exposed by themselves. Finally, for the kids who ask why the band and
  orchestra can't play together more often, here's one of the reasons why --
  and an opportunity to overcome the challenge of the "unfriendly
  keys."

Latin Winds

Concert Band Score & Parts

In the grand tradition of Duke Ellington's famous bassist, Jimmy Blanton,  here's a solo-feature for your bass player. Or... looking to showcase one of  your other "low voice" instruments? Optional parts are included to  feature either bass clarinet, bassoon, baritone sax or tuba.

Bass of Operations

For developing players, Catch the Spirit is a fun, toe-tapping  gospel/rock composition reminiscent of Maynard Ferguson's "Gospel  John". Excellent for teaching ensemble and sectional blend, time and  style, each section -- winds and rhythm -- bring their own unique element to  the totality of the performance.

Catch the Spirit

Written with my favorite composer/arranger in mind, Sammy Nestico. A  laid-back, easy- swingin' chart with the melody carried by Flugelhorn, Flute  (opt.), Saxes, Guitar and Vibraphone (opt.). Solo (chord changes only) for  either Flute, Tenor Sax, Flugelhorn, Guitar or Vibraphone... or divided among  your players. Solos give way to a combo-like unison tutti and full-ensemble  shout. A happy chart!

Hey, Sammy!

An exquisitely dreamy Basie-style ensemble ballad. Note-easy, but  challenging in terms of blend and phrasing. Solos for piano and trumpet  (written out and changes).

I'm Yours

Big band drumming... with rhythms that fascinate! This arrangement was performed for many years by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra then under the direction of famed trombone virtuoso, Buddy Morrow. Alto Sax 1 doubles on Flute; Trumpet 2 doubles on Flugelhorn.

Fascinating Rhythm

The essence of big band jazz is Count Basie and the blues: a toe-tapping  groove, solos, huge dynamic contrasts and a whisper-to-a-roar        shout chorus.

Blues Conference

Civil War bandmaster Patrick S. Gilmore's most famous march done in a  swingin' style. Features baritone sax and trumpet solos (written out and  changes), sax section soli (Gilmore introduced the saxophone to the American  concert band) and a powerful shout chorus.

When Johnny Comes Swingin' Home

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This version of Eternal Father, Strong to Save was arranged for the
  United States Navy Band Sea Chanters for their performances as a single-verse
  benedictory hymn. Musically, the focus of this arrangement is the interesting
  internal linear melodies that can be derived from Dykes' compelling harmonic
  progression that moves through seven keys in just eight bars. 
    
         On occasions, the Sea Chanters
  precede this arrangement with a vocalise verse using the traditional hymnbook
  harmony, a copy of which is included in this publication.

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

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"December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy..." Those
  words by President Franklin D. Roosevelt are deeply etched into the fabric of
  American history. Remarkably, the comeback from that incredible disaster at
  Pearl Harbor, Hawaii occurred only months later, June 4 - 7, 1942, during the
  Battle of Midway. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz described Midway as
  "...the most crucial battle of the Pacific war, the engagement that made
  everything else possible." Turning Point was commissioned by the United
  States Navy Band, Captain Ralph M. Gambone, Jr., Conductor, in commemoration
  of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Opening and closing with a
  poignant trumpet solo, Turning Point draws its musical structure from the
  sequence of events of June 4 - 7, 1942, capturing the emotion, tension and
  triumph of this momentous and consequential battle.

Turning Point

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

"December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy..."  Those words by President Franklin D.
  Roosevelt are deeply etched into the fabric of American history. Remarkably,
  the comeback from that incredible disaster at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii occurred
  only months later, June 4 - 7, 1942, during the Battle of Midway. 
    
    Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz described Midway as "...the most
  crucial battle of the Pacific war, the engagement that made everything else
  possible." Turning Point was commissioned by the United States Navy
  Band, Captain Ralph M. Gambone, Jr., Conductor, in commemoration of the 60th
  anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Opening and closing with a poignant
  trumpet solo, Turning Point draws its musical structure from the sequence of
  events of June 4 - 7, 1942, capturing the emotion, tension and triumph of
  this momentous and consequential battle.

A romantic melody decorated with rich sonorous harmony set in a classic Count Basie ballad style. Edited from the original publication for entry-level instrument range and technique. Excellent for teaching time, tone, blend, balance and style to the developing jazz ensemble. Multiple solo opportunities.

Is That You?

Shuffle along in Basie-style with this infectious, toe-tapping blues. The
  opening call-and-response dialogue between the brass and saxes is followed by
  a tutti ensemble and surprise modulation that sets up solo opportunities for
  everyone. Edited from the original publication, "Side Door Shuffle"
  sports a revised shout chorus and expanded Basie-inspired "All of
  Me" ending. Solos are written out (with changes) for the saxes, brass,
  and vibraphone.

Side Door Shuffle

"Si Mi Amor" is a rhumba, a ballroom dance introduced to America by Don Azpiazu and His Havana Casino Orchestra in 1930 with their recording of "El manisero" (The Peanut Vendor). Beyond the dance floor, the rhumba has also found its way into classical pieces by composers like George Gershwin and Morton Gould. 

     With its tuneful melody and tasteful inclusion of Latin-American percussion, "Si Mi Amor" focuses on the quality of ensemble sound rather than technical complexity. Discrete and distinctive four-note jazz harmony creates a rich texture not often found in orchestral music for students. Added to the traditional string orchestra instrumentation are vibraphone, along with the Latin American instruments of claves, bongos, shaker and cow bell. 

     "Si Mi Amor" was commissioned by the Fairfax High School Chamber Orchestra, Gerald Fowkes, Director and premiered by them at the 2022 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference.

Si Mi Amor

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Featuring the Alto Saxophone (or optionally, Tenor Sax), Caribbean   Nocturne is a based on the popular 1930s ballroom dance style known as rhumba   (sometimes referred to as an American rhumba or rhumba-bolero). It derives   its inspiration from the masterful band orchestrations of Glenn Osser and   Floyd Werle: tuneful melodies in combination with rich jazz-influenced   harmonies and voicings.

Caribbean Nocturne

A relaxed boppin'-along "cool jazz" melody with groovy changes.   Features tenor sax and trumpet (changes only). The sax section is handsomely   rewarded with a spectacular Super Sax-styled soli. Modest range-demands for   the brass.           Written in honor of my friend, teacher and mentor, Thomas A. Brown. Tom was   an inspirational NYSSMA educator, composer and Ludwig clinician. He, his wife   Grace and family have had a remarkable impact on the lives of many young   musicians.

Be Boppin' A-Brown

A patrol-styled concert march with tuneful and engaging melodies for
  everyone. Edited from the original publication and adapted to include
  optional string parts for band and orchestra directors who are looking for an
  opportunity to combine their ensembles.

Burst of Glory

A swinging gospel-ish call-and-response tune dressed up in a bluesy three-to-the-bar arrangement. Musical opportunities abound  from solos (piano, trumpet, trombone and string bass) to the cheerful sax soli and high-spirited shout chorus. This is what big band jazz is all about.

Leadin' the Way

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