Arctic Funk might just as well have been a flashing sequel to a scene from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. Popular music but with a difference as indicated by the title. The work's quiet section temporarily soothes down the heated passion of its two corner movements but everywhere else action is required throughout. The work was commissioned in 1991 by Troms? Brass. Situated just above the Polar Circle Troms? is one of Norway's northernmost towns. Topographically the town probably comes across as freezing cold but Troms? is famous for its 'warm' night-life. The Composer: In Arctic Funk you might get a feeling of a party that takes place betweenice-rocks and snow-capped mountains.

Arranged as the finale to Jay Dawson's West Side Story theme show for small bands these beautiful melodies make for a dramatic ending to this sensational program. Drill designed by W. Dale Warren is available.

A powerfully written closer this arrangement is based primarily on Tonight (Quintet) but also weaves in melodies from Somewhere I Have A Love and Maria. You'll leave your audience breathless with this one!