This driving swing melody in a 3/4 time evokes the heady 1960's nightlife in Soho, London.  An era of gambling, gangsters and smokey jazz clubs. The tune relies on a smooth melodic line, with a supportive backing from the rest of the ensemble.  The bari sax lays down the walking bass, while the tenor and alto's II-IV keep relentlessly driving the swing pulse of the tune, but always supportive of the 1st Alto's, who are dealing out the melody like an expert croupier.  An improv section affords the band  the chance to cut loose and reach for their inner minor pentatonic/blues groove.  For those less comfortable with improvising there are two different written out solos.

'Saxophones Only' rehearsal score in addition to Conductor score
Optional downloadable Soprano and Bass sax part
Instrumentation  AAAATB +rhythm section plus a rhythm section audio download included.

'Wrap Around Straight' is written for mixed ensemble, approximately grade 3 - 5/6  but of course the improve section can include players of any level.

Wrap Around Straight Sax Ensemble Preview clip

Six new 'pre-Grade 1' tunes to enjoy.  Pieces progress from the two note spooky 'Twisting At The Monster Ball' to the wistful pentatonic tune 'Memories Of Home'. Add in a Calypso, a couple of Blues, and an Egyptian Camel Stomp (!) and your pupils are ready to 'Kick-start' their performance to family and friends.
Pupils have access to their specific instrument part without having to pay for all the other parts.  The pdf download also comes with a free backing demo and guide track

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An exciting addition to the 'Kick Start' series.  This pdf pack in C,Bb,Eb and bass is a harmonised version from the 'Kick Starts' solo pack.  All parts are interchangeable, depending on the range and ability of the performer. This allows beginners to experience performing in a mixed ability ensemble.

The teacher pack contains:
1. Band score in C
2. Student parts - Instrument specific trios in score (C, Eb, Bb saxes, Bb Clarinets).
3. As above with piano accompaniment in score (C, Eb, Bb).
4. Melody and bass line for bassoon.
5. As above with piano accompaniment.
6. An mp3 backing playalong track.

Kick Starts Ensemble 'Twisting At The Monster Ball'  preview

Groovy Kick-Starts Ensemble 'Cairo Camel Stomp' Preview

Groovy Kick-Starts Ensemble 'Calypso Time' Preview clip

An exciting addition to the 'Kick Start' series.  This pdf pack in C,Bb,Eb and bass is a harmonised version from the 'Kick Starts' solo pack.  All parts are interchangeable, depending on the range and ability of the performer. This allows beginners to experience performing in a mixed ability ensemble.
The teacher pack contains:
1. Band score in C
2. Student parts - Instrument specific trios in score (C, Eb, Bb saxes, Bb Clarinets).
3. As above with piano accompaniment in score (C, Eb, Bb).
4. Melody and bass line for bassoon.
5. As above with piano accompaniment.
6. An mp3 backing playalong track.

Groovy Kick-Starts Ensemble 'Memories Of Home' Preview clip

Groovy Kick-Starts Ensemble 'Bring The Swing' Preview clip

Groovy Kick-Starts Ensemble 'Two Cool For School Blues' Preview clip

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inspiring woodwind music

Wrap Around Straight Sax Ensemble Preview clip

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