Expose your young band to significant literature early on with this excerpt from Tchaikovsky's famous fantasy overture.  Lyrical writing with colorful harmonies make this an ideal piece for concerts and assessments.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

CB-1045_Andante

Mark Twain's beloved novel of a young boy's life on the Mississippi River comes to life in this string of musical vignettes.  Perfect for cross-curricular concert programs.  Composed by Chris Sharp.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

CB-1051_Tom Sawyer Tableau

The powerful Puccini aria made famous by the late Luciano Pavarotti is expertly scored for the wind band.  Dramatic and sweeping. it is a perfect lyrical interlude for concert and assessment programs.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

CB-1044_Nessun Dorma

Irving Berlin's classic is given a fresh, new treatment in a salsa style alternating with swing passages.  Written-out solos with changes are provided in trumpet 2 and alto sax 1.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1045_Blue Skies

The Flintstones live again in this stirring arrangement by Chris Sharp.  Hoyt Curtin's original intro and outro are preserved while framing new material with instrumental features, written-out solos and an exciting shout chorus.  Hang on, Wilma!  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1046_(Meet the) Flintstones

This follow-up to the popular "Attack of the Killer Trombones" features a driving rock style.  The trombone section is featured heavily, then each player has a short solo passage (written out with changes).  Slippery and slide-y - your gang will be clamoring for this one!  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1047_Return of the Killer Trombones

Your visit to the French Quarter begins with the clock tower in Jackson Square chiming the hour.  Then a parade down Bourbon St. takes you to the club where a trad ensemble belts out Li'l Liza.  For bands with a strong clarinet doubler on tenor 1 or alto 1.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1048_Li'l Liza Jane

Feature your lead trombonist in this beautiful ballad which first appeared in the Charlie Chaplin film "Modern Times" (1936).  Lush ensemble writing and a written-out improv-type solo make this a delightful change-of-pace for concert and assessment programs.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1049_Smile

This fun and accessible jazz-rock piece will remind you of Quincy Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova."  Written-out solos with changes appear in the alto 1, tenor 1 and trumpet 2 parts.  Conservative ranges and rhythms make this a great choice for developing bands!  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1050_Samba Soul

Composer Sam Fagaly delivers this fascinating original piece that harkens back to the cool jazz movement of the 1960s.  A great solo feature opportunity for the lead tenor player.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net

JB-1051_Javelin

Greg Moody's Afro-Cuban arrangement puts and unexpected twist on the beloved Christmas classic.  Written-out solos and moderate ranges make this change-of-pace holiday number accessible to bands encompassing a wide range of abilities.  Available from C. Sharp Music, Inc. at www.csharpmusic.net


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