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
Left... left... left, right, left! Marching in formation, efficient and organized, a colony of ants busy themselves, industriously working together to build their nest. As big drops of rain fall heavily
Capture the sound and qualities of a warrior-poet! Antarah ibn Shaddad al-'Absi, known as Antar, was a sixth-century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry: a romantic, a man of courage
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
Send your audience on an outer-space adventure with this thrilling piece. Through the imaginative writing, they'll be hurtling through the vast reaches of the universe and into the pull of a mysterious
Blue's Blues was written for the great trumpet player Blue Mitchell. It's a medium boogaloo over a blues form. With a nice style and feel, it features a funky melody introduced by the full ensemble
Feature your lead trombone with this great chart. Things start off sultry with a written solo and ethereal lines in the saxophones and trumpets. When things come together, it has some punch. Later on, the
With its well-rounded form, Boogaloo for Two is a fast funk chart that effectively combines the elements of funk and jazz. The full ensemble hits it right off the top then the trumpets carry
The Incredibly Useful Ensemble Series is an expandable and flexible format allowing performance by as few as four and as many as four thousand players. The first and second parts are doublesat the octave to
Scotland is a land of stunning and dramatic beauty. From the Borders to the Highlands, and from the Lochs to the Isles, magical scenery is everywhere you look. Bow Fiddle Rock is just one such
This chart starts as an intense ballad featuring an alto saxophone solo that morphs into a medium swing with muted brass. Then it amps up to a heavy shuffle for a big trombone solo leading to a shout chorus
A bass introduction leads to an alto sax and trumpet duet stating the melody at first, then the horn sections are highlighted before the full ensemble comes on strong. Featuring a mixture of rock styles,
Cha Chooi is a modal work based on a funky cha-cha groove and a simple bass pattern. Throuhout there are alternating styles of straight and rhythmic Latin feels contrasted with smooth and