Bill Buchanan is one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland; a nurturer and a developer of talent. When he left full time work to pursue other projects his students, past and present, put together a
A great show starter, this is a fun chart with elements of gospel and rock. A strong introduction sets the tone, followed by a unison trombone melody which is then shared around the sections. With solos
Banish the Moon is a musical description of a magical sunrise. It begins in the dark with the sounds of crickets and frogs calling softly. The tune in the clarinet and flute brings in the first
Below the Line is a fun shuffle chart in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima. Set at around 190 bpm, this chart features a big sound with
A gentle and flowing hymn-like ballad that places a pleasing melody in a variety of colors and dynamics. This work is very comfortable in its technical and range demands, making it an excellent opportunity
A fun and upbeat piece with a simple, march-like melody and plenty of percussion. Young musicians will reinforce, dynamics, dotted rhythms, articulation contrasts, and simple meter changes. A good piece for