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The Big Chicken Mambo derives its name from a famous Georgia landmark - a national fried chicken chain in the shape of a giant, googly eyed, beak-moving chicken. This composition for string orchestra and rhythm section begins with a pensive violin solo/soli with piano accompaniment and then erupts into a mambo that will get your students and audience moving. As exciting as the rhythms and melody, the violins never leave first position. The engaging montuno in the piano is written out, as is the drum set part. There is an open section in the middle of the piece that you may use to feature your drummer, or have your students play hand rhythm instruments (cabasa, shakers, claves, etc...) The audience will be dancing in the aisles!

The Big Chicken Mambo

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This is a fun blues shuffle tune for string orchestra, blues guitar, and
  rhythm section. The tune derives its energy from the Kansas City bluesy
  shuffles of the 1940s.  The ensemble is
  interspersed with lead blues guitar to feature 'that student' that's been
  begging to play guitar with the orchestra. 
  The 'solo' section with backgrounds can be extended to allow others a
  chance to show their stuff.  The solo
  section gives way to a half-time shout chorus which leads to the final
  playing of the melody.  Hawkeye's
  Shuffle is a great introduction to a jazz style tune for easy/medium level
  groups.  The piece is in D Major and no
  parts go beyond 1st position. This will allow you to concentrate on teaching
  swing style, jazz language, and accidentals, without getting caught up in
  shifting.  This is a great introductory
  piece to traditional swing/shuffle style for string orchestras.

Hawkeye's Shuffle

This fun Latin tune for string orchestra, piano, and bongo hints of a lovely spring festival in Old Mexico. The tune begins with a Spanish flavored rhythm that leads to a pretty, syncopated melody. The composition features homogeneous bowings in the upper strings and similar figures throughout in the bass and cello. The piece alternates between G Major and E minor. No parts go beyond 1st position, although violin I is required to play low 1 D#. La Flor De Baile is a great introduction to alternative styles or for international programs for developing groups. Enjoy the trip South of the Border with this very playable piece.

La Flor De Baile

This swinging tune for string orchestra and rhythm section is dedicated to the composer's 80 year old father, who would rather be in the Louisiana swamp crawfishin' than just about anywhere else. The tune begins with a fun, simple blues melody that gains steam with harmonization and piano comping on the repeat. Authentic jazz harmonies and rhythmic figures give students a chance to feel swing and stylistic phrasing.  Players get a chance to play solos (or solis) that are written, or they may improvise. Chords are provided in the solo and rhythm parts to allow students a chance to step-out of the notes and into the music. After the solos, the entire ensemble plays a chorus of big band style shout chorus which leads to the final playing of the melody.

Shorty's Gone Crawfishin'

This beautiful samba for string orchestra and rhythm section is reminiscent of the warm breezes that waft across Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The tune begins with a soothing samba groove that gives way to an infectious melody. There is ample opportunity to work on phrasing and elevated musicality. Rio Breezes features challenging rhythms in all parts and is a great platform for teaching 16th note subdivisions. This is a great alternative styles tune for medium to medium/advanced groups, with music set in D minor and no shifting required beyond 3rd position in most parts. Enjoy the Carnival anytime of year with Rio Breezes.

Rio Breezes

This tune for string orchestra and rhythm section derives its energy from its light, bouncy, half-time funk feel which alternates with a swinging bridge (middle section.) This is a great piece for students to experience the subtle changes in the feel of jazz/swing music. The energetic bass line in the string bass and cello parts interacts playfully with the bluesy melody. Written solos for violin, viola, and/or cello may be played, or the students may improvise their own solos. Chords are provided in the solo and rhythm parts to allow students a chance to step-out of the notes and into the music. After the solos, the ensemble plays a big band style shout chorus which leads to the final playing of the melody.  The Lion Grooves Tonight is a great alternative styles tune for medium level groups and the piece is set in G Major in first position, with the exception of a few solo violin notes.  Let your audience hear you roar!

The Lion Grooves Tonight

This composition is inspired by a few Georgia, and in particular Athens,
  GA bands - REM, B-52s, and Ben Tucker from Savannah.  So this tune has a kind of boogaloo beat
  and closely models the harmonic structure of Ben Tucker's tune 'Comin' Home
  Baby,' made popular by Herbie Mann.  It
  is propelled by the thumping pizzicato bass line.  There is quite a bit of syncopation, but it
  is relatively consistent from part to part. 
  The first violin ventures only sparingly into third position.  There is a breakdown section that gives a
  nod to the great James Brown.  The tune
  builds to its end with the catchy, recurring unison lick!

Athens Homecoming

This laid-back swing tune for string orchestra and rhythm section begins with a cool walking bass line with finger snaps, leading to a relaxed blues melody that sets the stage for a groovy ride. The ensemble eventually plays a big band style soft shout chorus peppered with Basie-esque piano fills which leads to the final playing of the melody. Grove Blues is a great alternative styles tune for easy/medium level groups. The piece is in G Major and no parts go beyond 3rd position. Players can improvise or use included inserts. Written solos are included for 1st and 2nd Violin.

Grove Blues

This tune captures the funky feel of an Uptown New Orleans parade! It features a traditional second-line feel that has the violins and violas playing a bluesy melody over an extremely funky cello and bass line.  There is a soli section that trades back and forth between the drum set and the ensemble. Written solos are included for violin, viola, and cello, or the students may improvise over the form of the tune. Head on out to the parade and enjoy the St. Charles Avenue Strut!

St. Charles Avenue Strut

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