Big Band
A Day In The Life Of A Fool (manha De Carnaval)
Also known as "Black Orpheus," this arrangement of "A Day In The Life Of A Fool" is a great addition to any program. It begins as a bossa nova, then moves to an exciting samba. The melody is stated by trumpet, later joined by tenor sax, then both are provided with solo space. After solos, a great piano montuno sets up a layered build up in the horns that leads to a powerful restatement of the melody. Don't miss this one!
Grade: 4
Ranges
- Trumpet: E6
- Trombone: Bb4
$60.00
Been There, Done That!
Been There, Done That! is an uptempo flag waver that will be a great opener or addition to any program. Based on a variant of "rhythm changes," Been There Done That! features solos for trombone, tenor sax, and trumpet. A full band unison soli, trombone section soli, and an exciting shout chorus close the chart. Your band will love this one!
Grade: 4+
Ranges:
- Trumpet: F6
- Trombone: Bb4
$50.00
Blues for Oliver
Blues for Oliver is a minor blues that pays tribute to the late great Oliver Nelson. A blues in C minor, Blues for Oliver features solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, and piano, with an exciting saxophone soli and powerful shout chorus. This is a great choice for your assessment or concert program!
Grade: 4+
Ranges
- Trumpet: E6
- Trombone: Bb4
$50.00
Fresh Air
Fresh Air is an arrangement for big band of the Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 (BWV 1068) of J.S. Bach, set as a bossa nova in 7/4. Subdivided into 4+3, each measure contains a dotted barline between the 4/4 and 3/4 part of the measure to facilitate reading by bands not accustomed to reading "odd meters." Solo space is provided for soprano sax, leading to an exciting shout chorus which also includes solis for the saxes and for the trombones. This chart is a great change of pace for your assessment or concert program!
Instrumentation:SATTB/4/4/4
Grade: 4+
Ranges
- Trumpet: D6
- Trombone: A4
$50.00
Nature Boy
Set as a Bossa Nova, this tasty arrangement of Nature Boy is a feature for your lead alto saxophonist! After a dreamy introduction, the alto states the melody, followed by solo space. A small "band within the band" has a soli, followed by an exciting full band shout. The alto soloist returns to close out the chart. This is a great change of pace for your assessment or concert program.
Grade: 4
Ranges:
- Trumpet: E6
- Trombone: C5
$60.00