Mr. Wigglepuss (from the CD Detour! recorded by the Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra) is a fun-filled, pop-style feature for jazz guitarist.
Classic version of this patriotic hymn (in 3), teaches dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms, and Del Segno. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.
Challenge your first and second year band with this holiday favorite that features key changes (E-flat, F), first and second endings, and accelerando. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume
An unusual rendering of one of Beethoven's best-known themes employs non-traditional harmonies and pop-style rhythms as it teaches dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms, non-key accidentals, and ostinato.
One for Duke (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a 12-bar atonal blues. Its theme is presented throughout in four (or more) keys simultaneously while
This arrangement features three well known patriotic hymns; Battle Hymn, America the Beautiful and My Country 'Tis of Thee (as a march). Rich instrumental color, counterpoint, and
Phoenix Rising (from the CD Detour! recorded by the Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra) is an up-tempo minor blues with open spaces to feature soloists interspersed with "barn burning"
Pop-Culture Blues (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a composition that, though not in the blues form, clearly evokes the feeling of the blues. The
Rich harmonies and instrumental color are featured in the Christmas classic. Included in Holiday Favorites, Volume 3.
Rich instrumental color and ensemble counterpoint lets any elementary and middle school band sound beyond their years. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.
Summer Blues (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a composition that, though not in the blues form, clearly evokes the feeling of the blues. The form
What is the World Coming To? (from the CD Boys Night Out recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a 1970's rock Boogaloo that provides ample improvisational opportunities for alto sax,
A Dixieland style arrangement that teaches dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms and non-key accidentals. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.
You'll Never Know Until You Try (from the CD Detour! recorded by the Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra) is an up-tempo arrangement for female vocal from the musical America: Land of
This flag waver, with its ensemble counterpoint, multiple key changes and flute obbligato, is the perfect ending for any spring concert. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.