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Deliberation is an original work commissioned by Dr. Rich MacDonald and recorded by the Jazz MN Orchestra under the direction of Doug Snapp a part of a collection of new works featured on their 2018 release The Commission Project on Momentous Records. It highlights the Partito Alto' groove, which is played at tempo in the first half of the work, and which then transitions to a double-time version of the same groove. Feature solos by Piano (or Guitar), Tenor Sax, and Drums.

Deliberation

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A fresh new orchestration of the Dallas Brass classic, this version sparkles with all the energy of the original work.

American Fanfare

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Written for the Air Force bands, this shout-out to a famous Bay-area funk band includes all the requisite idioms and features of the funk genre including snappy, staccato horns and a funky bass line doubled in bari sax and bass trombone. Tenor sax and guitar solos are featured.

Funk City

This fun Latin work is built on a catchy sax melody over a syncopated songo bass line. Each section has the opportunity to shine in ensemble work. Alto sax and trumpet soloists are featured, followed by piano and a drums and percussion solo section. The entire band gets in on the festivities!

Senor Salsa

Beginning with the sounds of nature and creation, this symphonic work based on the hymn When Morning Gilds the Skies grows and builds, blossoming into a beautiful statement of the theme with majestic brass, powerful percussion, and warm, expressive woodwinds. Includes optional parts for organ and piano.

Gilded Morning

This high energy arrangement of the Charlie Parker classic features the Trombone Section as well as solo space for individual trombonists. The trombonists alternate with the full band ensemble for a flashy showcase for the entire band. As recorded by John Wasson's Strata Big Band on their Mama Records release "Chronicles."

Blues For Alice

This stately march is back in print! A favorite of community bands and perfect for patriotic concerts, it features a lively melody in woodwinds followed by brass, and a lyrical middle section which allows the Clarinet section to shine musically. Optional keyboard part included.

Washington Monument

A light, breezy setting of a well known sea shanty for Concert Band. Based upon John Wasson's arrangement in the Dallas Brass "American Songbook" collection.

Sailing, Sailing

This unique arrangement of Edvard Grieg's famous work will provide your Bass Trombonist a chance to shine. The work is in a light, jazzy style suitable for the stage or the park concert.

Anitras Dance

This driving modal swing work features all sections of the band and highlights trumpet and tenor sax solos. A tour de force for your band, this one pulls out all the stops!

Heat-Seeker

This epic cinematic work is a homage to the 1960s detective shows in the golden age of television. It features dramatic soundtrack elements, open solo sections, and driving big band sounds as the entire band gets a workout in this showstopper. Woodwind doubles are required.

The Detective Chronicles

This stately work features your band's brass section. Starting with a majestic brass fanfare and moving through energetic woodwind themes, the piece drives to its musical zenith with sonorous brass sounds, lively woodwind flourishes, and energetic percussion. Includes an optional organ part.

Triumphant Processional Overture

Commissioned by Tyler Junior College in honor of long time trombone teacher and department chair Heather Mensch, this funky work gives the Trombone section a workout with  extended solo sections for the Trombones and an Alto Sax solo.

Like A Boss

Originally composed for the Dallas Brass for their Windborne CD release, this boss-nova treatment is set for the Jazz Ensemble. Soprano Sax and Flugels.

New Life

A fresh new holiday medley featuring 5 classic carols: Angels From the Realms of Glory, Ding, Dong! Merrily on High, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Sing We Now of Christmas, and Good Christian Men Rejoice. Includes optional parts for Harp and Organ.

Christmastide Celebration

This work was inspired by the beautiful Potomac River in Washington D.C. as viewed at night. Beginning with a sweeping brass fanfare, it grows into a moving work with both high energy and lyrical sections.

Potomac

A soft Bossa Nova tune, written by Guitarist John Wynn, in a lush setting for Big Band. Flutes, Bass Clarinet doubles are required, and Flugels optional. Guitar, Flute and Drum solos are featured. As recorded by John Wasson's Strata Big Band on the Mama Records release "Chronicles."

Song For Kate

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