The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the...
The smooth, flowing texture and somewhat impressionistic style of the piece strive to capture the mournful beauty of the height, and subsequent fall, of the...
Flute Salad is a show piece for your band. Backed up by a great “jazzy” groove, let your Flute section take a ride! Composer Carl Strommen has solidified his...
Based on the chord changes to "'S Wonderful" By George Gershwin
Here's an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor...
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name...
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis...
Adam Miller's I Am is a beautifully lush setting of the text from Micah 6:8 in a flowing 3/4 time. The simplicity of the four parts is perfectly accompanied by...
Instantly recognizable, this traditional spiritual receives the full Carl Strommen treatment and showcases the entire band. The familiar, bluesy melody is...
Jericho is the third installment in the Rosewood Bible series, and tells the story of the fall of the so-named Biblical city. The work strives to capture the...
Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra. Lush tutti sounds will make for a successful...
