Commissioned for the Gainesville (FL) Community Band, this piece uses the three-note motive, "G-C-B" as the basis for the entire piece.  It features a driving opening movement, a lyrical middle section and a triumphant finale.  Great for concerts and assessments.

CB-1047_Tree City Triptych

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


CB-1047_Tree City Triptych

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