Probably the most popular Canadian Brass concert opening number “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” retains the famous slow New Orleans-style introduction. In true Canadian Brass style this one really lets loose forsome great Dixie fun that's within the playing abilities of most grade 3 bands. Included are short written solos for clarinet trumpet and trombone.

Opening with the slow style of a New Orleans funeral march (with an optional combo) the arrangement then shifts gears to an uptempo Dixieland celebration. Marvelous and effective writing for younger players.

This CD features the Canadian Brass performing 21 tracks as conducted by Cameron Walter including the award-winning composition Fantasies for Anna by Christopher Dedrick.Contents: Just a Closer Walk with Thee• Little Fugue in G Minor • Canzona per Sonare No. 4 • La Virgen de la Macarena • Beale Street Blues • Pachelbel's Canon • Fantasies for Anna (Musette in D Minor; Minuet in G Major; Minuet in D Minor;March) • That's a Plenty • Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring • Suite from the Water Music (Allegro; Air; Hornpipe; Allegro Maestro) • Red White and Brass • Bill Bailey • Nearer My God to Thee • TubaTiger Rag • The Saints' Hallelujah.

If your band enjoyed the popular 'Just A Closer Walk ' here's another Canadian Brass favorite carefully scored for full band by Calvin Custer. It begins with a slow 3/4 version in a New Orleans 'street band' style and thenkicks into snazzy Dixieland with small band features and roaring full band sections. Another classic from the masters of showmanship.