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This Christmas classic arranged for Jazz ensemble has all the contemporary trimmings for your holiday concert! The introduction features a brass chorale before giving way to the broken 16th-note groove with optional auxiliary percussion. The melody is set against a variety of fresh harmonies, textures, rhythmic interplay and counterpoint. The song form has been enhanced with a newly composed interlude and some holiday quotes. A brief return of the brass chorale sets up a rubato piano solo that leads to the climactic closing section. 
There are solo opportunities for guitar and tenor saxophone. Medium to advanced difficulty level. Run time is 5:15.

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

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This medley for brass quintet with optional drum set is a hip take on 3 holiday classics ("Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town," "Let It Snow" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas"). Filled with cool figures, jazz harmonies, musical quotes, nostalgia and whimsy, this arrangement is appropriate for high school, college or service band level players. This holiday showpiece for brass quintet will truly "ring in" the season and add a profound impact to your winter concert! Run time is 6:10.

Christmas Bells Are Swinging

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This new arrangement for jazz ensemble celebrates the nostalgia of the golden age of Hollywood and brings a fresh take on this classic ballad. A variety of textures, rhythms, colors and harmonies serve to elevate this iconic masterpiece with a modern spin. This arrangement features piano, a double-time swing section, a horn soli and solo space for piano and drums. Whether for concert or competition, this arrangement will be a welcome addition to your library. "As Time Goes By" for jazz ensemble is appropriate for medium advanced 
groups including high school, community, college and service level bands. Lead trumpet is written to C above the staff and chord voicings are provided for piano. 
Auxiliary percussion is provided for suspended cymbal and windchimes. Run time is approximately 6:00.

As Time Goes By

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John Lennon's "Imagine" is arguably one of the most beautiful and inspirational pieces ever written. As a lifelong fan of the Beatles and the solo work that followed the band's break up, I was inspired to compose a trombone quartet that preserved the message and intent of this Lennon classic. The original theme and harmonic structure are held intact at the introduction but are soon after enhanced through the use of development, reharmonization, textural devices and counterpoint. The intent was to make this arrangement interesting, fun and challenging to play for the trombonists.  

In addition to maintaining steady tempo, careful attention should be paid to blend, balance and intonation. The underlying subdivision and sensitivity to line, articulation and texture are equally paramount to this arrangement. "Imagine" for trombone quartet is accessible to high school, college and service band level trombonists and would be an excellent showcase for concert, festival or competition.

Run time is 3:58. Tuba can also be utilized in lieu of bass trombone.

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<p>"Forever And A Day" was originally commissioned by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra who premiered the piece in April 2023 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO. This brass quintet adaption can be performed using a traditional 5-piece group or with optional auxiliary percussion instrumentation. "Forever And A Day" begins with a wistful chorale before leading into a quasi funk groove that is propelled throughout the composition via contemporary harmonies, rhythms and mood transformations. This piece is fueled by the juxtaposition of modern style versus Classical elements. Careful attention should be paid to balance/blend, steady rhythm, dynamics, articulation and meter changes. Optional auxiliary percussion instrumentation is included for shaker and tambourine if desired. "Forever And A Day" is playable by advanced high school, college or service level brass quintets and is ideal for concert, festival or contest events. Run time is 5:54.</p>

Forever And A Day

"An American Renaissance" for concert/symphonic band represents a true rebirth of the American spirit. This clever and colorful medley includes "America" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," along with some subtle musical passages from iconic American Folk Music. These classic melodies are elevated through a variety of musical textures, moods and fresh harmonies that celebrate the rich heritage of our nation from inception through the 21st century. "An American Renaissance" is appropriate for community, college and service level bands as well as medium advanced high school ensembles. Run time is 4:25.

An American Renaissance

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"Sunlight Symphony" unites the Modern and Classical music worlds in a tour de force for concert/symphonic band. Using the template of the Classical Sonata-Allegro form, this original work is full of colors, modern harmonies, exciting rhythms and melodic material that will delight musicians and listeners alike. The woodwind and brass sections are featured throughout the piece along with some nice interplay with the percussion section. "Sunlight Symphony" is appropriate for medium advanced high school, college or service level bands. Run time is 4:25.

Sunlight Symphony

<p>"Experiment #1" is an original composition written for brass quintet. This work was inspired by a curiosity to explore the different instrument sounds available in music notation software. As a result, the piece was originally written for synths, keyboards, bass and drums. Ultimately, the sounds/instrumentation lacked warmth and character which led to the "experiment" of scoring the composition for brass quintet. There are 3 basic themes or sections utilized in "Experiment #1." The themes/sections move from heroic to the contemporary and culminate in a recapitulation of the "hero" theme. An eighth-note ostinato statement acts as a recurring motif connecting each section. The various themes are spread across the quintet with a variety of textures and contrapuntal devices serving to further elevate the composition. "Experiment #1" is suitable for advanced high school or college/service level bands, and would make a great showcase for concert, festival or competition. Run time is 4:48. Enjoy!</p>

Experiment #1

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