Name: The Cobra In The Basket by James River Music LLC
Duration: 3 min

By James Meredith

With its emphasis on chromatics and required air control for its subtlety, “The Cobra in the Basket” fits the genre for educational and fun music. This piece slithers through the band for 3 minutes, ultimately striking its victim. An oboe or alto saxophone soloist may be featured, the timpanist gets to do a pedal-glissando, and though there are some forte moments, restraint is the overall challenge for your students. Multiple parts will keep the percussion section alert. In its trial runs with young bands, Cobra quickly became the favorite piece on their program!