Fun for all!! The chorale style opening soon turns into a rousing funky-jazzy-gospel riff-style roof-raiser that will have your audience tapping along. It's nice for the concert band to get the opportunity to play something 'jazzy' once in a while and you know the audience will love it as much as the band does.Plenty of opportunity to study jazz-style phrasing in the concert band interesting Percussion parts a catchy tune and good linear motion for all move GETTIN' GOSPEL to the 'top of the list'. The only danger here is that the band might like it a little TOO much and want to play it every day.

for dixie ensemble and concert band-Tribute to Dixie (?Hommage au ?Dixie??) s?inspire du jazz dixieland des ann?es 20 et 30 de la Nouvelle- Orl?ans et de Chicago et rend hommage aux grands jazzmen de cette p?riode. L?adjonction d?une formation dixieland (compos?e d?une trompette d?une clarinette d?un saxophone alto ou t?nor d?un trombone d?un banjo (partie optionnelle) d?un tuba ou d?une contrebasse) ?voluant au sein de l?Orchestre d?Harmonie donne ? l?oeuvre toute son authenticit?.

Stephen Bulla strikes gold again with this accessible but jazzy Trombone section feature. There is plenty of rhythmic fun for everyone while the trombones get that important time out front. The old spiritual 'The Gospel Train' lends itself beautifully to a swing-jazz treatment and if there's anyone who knows how to bring the jazz idiom to the concert band setting it's Stephen Bulla. If you prefer two Trombone soloists can be featured while the rest of the section plays along on the Euphonium part. Your band will want to do this one again and again and so will you so Get On Board!

I Got Rhythm est une chanson irrésistible composée par George Gershwin (1898-1937) sur des paroles de son frère Ira pour la comédie musicale Girl Crazy (1930). I Got Rhythm deviendra par la suite un des plus grands standards du jazz et sera repris par de nombreux artistes. La grille harmonique du morceau (également appelée rhythm changes) est devenue la structure la plus jouée par les jazzmen.

Le 31 août 2002 le monde du jazz perdait l?un de ses plus grands ambassadeurs. Lionel Hampton s?est éteint à l?âge de 94 ans. En plus de soixante ans de carrière ce roi du swing - virtuose du vibraphone (dont il fut le premier jazzman à en faire un instrument soliste) - a joué avec la plupart des autres géants du jazz de Benny Goodman à Charlie Parker de Louis Armstrong à Miles Davis. Tribute to Lionel est un hommage musical à cet artiste exceptionnel. La partie soliste a bien évidemment été confiée au vibraphone mais peut également être interprétée par la clarinette.

Imagine yourself in a smoky pub with all the joys that entails. A nice jazzy solo puts you in the mood. This Sugar blues dates from the thirties and is a classic in the jazz scene. A wonderful solo in this case a saxophone but also for other instruments such as clarinet trumpet or trombone (there are different transpositions of the solo part included).

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Big band swing sounds for your concert band ! A master of jazz styles, Stephen Bulla has crafted an authoritative big-band style arrangement for your concert band. The well known spiritual WADE IN THE WATER has been a huge popular hit in the past so your audiences are sure to recognize it. Concert bands don’t often get a chance to play in a shuffle swing style, and that’s a shame. It’s so much fun ! Now’s your chance !Knee-deep in jazz harmonies and rhythms, you and your band will want to dive into this one right away ! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are doing more than just playing the piece. They are learning Big Band Jazz style interpretation in the bargain and loving it as they do. This is a great opportunity to study the historical American roots of Jazz!Swing it!

The ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series has guaranteed success in your concert programme for many years. The latest addition to the series is a classic from the jazz orchestra repertoire. Follow the great jazz master Duke Ellington and delight your band and audience with Take The A-Train.

for Eb Alto Saxophone and Concert Band-« A peu près 300 chansons m?ont été attribuées dont 299 ont eu un passage mouvementé de l?obscurité relative à l?oubli total. » Voici ce qu?a dit le grand pianiste et compositeur jazz George Shearing en parlant de son énorme succès Lullaby of Birdland. La liste des artistes célèbres ayant chanté cette chanson de norme du jazz va d?Ella Fitzgerald à Amy Winehouse. Gilbert Tinner a réussi à garder le son caractéristique de George Shearing dans cet arrangement pour orchestre d?harmonie.

Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous opening features a solo Tenor Sax followed by a fast and energetic Latin pulse that features the melody traded between various sections of the band. Paul Murtha's exciting version is effectively crafted for the concert stage.

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written exciting new pieces for the standard concert band line up. Attention is given to each instrument so that the technical and musical requirements do not exceed UK Grade 2.5. An optional piano part will provide “stuffing” and moral support for the young players who will quickly enjoy James’ catchy and imaginative music. Each volume contains two titles. Each volume features two titles. This one includes the haunting and nostalgic waltz “Secret Fairground” and a dynamic masterpiece called “Blue Strut”. A score of this edition (without the parts) is available with the number UE21793./ Répertoire / Concert Band

An American Folktune Setting for Concert Band-One of the most distinctive characteristics of this traditional Appalachian folk song is the jazz-like use of occasional ?blue? notes in the melody and harmony. This setting effectively explores the many instrumental colors and textures of the modern concert band yet it maintains the simplicity and beauty of the original melody.