Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing...
Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly...
A great way to introduce your beginning ensemble to the "Bolero" style, this original work features a legato melody over a steady ostinato pattern that can be...
Fantasy on Rhythms of Nick Angelis
Inspired by a drum cadence by Nick Angelis, Cadence is a thrilling work from beginning to end.Program NotesCadence was...
An energetic and thrilling work for drum set and percussion ensemble inspired the playing of some of rocks most influential drummers.Program NotesCriss owes...
Composer Kris Berg has knocked one out of the park with this sleek and contemporary new festival chart. From the first rhythmic punctuation to the final...
Alto Saxophone Feature
Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to...
Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short...
Commissioned by JEN (the Jazz Education Network) Kris has done a fantastic job of capturing the feel and flavor of the 2nd-line groove. While the feel is...
Light and lively best describe this cut-time march that provides a nice "Sunday afternoon in the park" feel. While the cut-time is prevalent, there is a brief...
