SKU: PO.PE024S

ISBN 9781877218248.

Well within the technical abilities of many amateur and semi-professional choirs, Cresswell's unaccompanied choral work The Belly of the Whale (1997) is a song about freedom and deliverance through the medium of its spiritual text. Initially spare and searching, in its second, faster section Cresswell adds a dose of contemporary harmony to the gospel tradition, at once oblique, unsettling and rousing. This is a rewarding repertoire choice for both a concert setting and church context.

SKU: PE.HX9015

Brimming with optimism, this original chart from Jamie Roth pulls from gospel tradition in a bright and cheerful full-band setting. After a straight-eighth-note introduction builds to a huge plagal cadence, the band emerges in shuffle swing time with each section featured in turn. Solo changes are provided for Piano, Alto 1, Tenor 1, Trumpet 2, Trombone 2, and Guitar. A transcription of the Tenor Sax solo from the recording is provided. Detailed rhythm section parts include written bass lines and suggested piano voicings. Great writing with lots of tasty lines for every part in the band! (Top trumpet note: C6).