Set in the romanticism of a pirate’s life, the bold melodies of A Pirate’s Tale capture the essence of day-to-day life on the high seas – billowing sails,...
This pieces is a series of vignettes inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Poisonwood Bible," which narrates a combination of fictional and historical...
Based around the drum groove from Weather Report's classic "Birdland," Diggin' the Dorian exposes players to playing in mode they might not be familiar with....
Written to celebrate the life of one of the composer's dearest friends, Flaher features musical “flares” in the percussion showing the ebb and flow of life,...
Kings and Queens. Dukes and Duchesses. The pomp and circumstance, fanfare and majesty of the entrance to a royal occasion. Imagine a grand ballroom with grand...
Move 'n' Groove is a tribute to legendary trumpet player Lee Morgan. The chart is based on the groove of The Sidewinder, with a half-time funk feel. Loads of...
Imagine...it’s the middle of the night. You have heard your older sister get up to get a drink of water. As she walks towards the kitchen you decided to sneak...
With the constant "ticking" of the clock underlying the piece, it's easy to get into the composers feeling of being Stranded on Tulsa time!Grade Level: 3...
Rooted in West Coast Jazz and Basie-style swing, Walkin’ Home (on the west coast) is a relaxed tune reminiscent of care-free stroll back home from a sunny day...
With You captures and celebrates the essence of the ensemble experience: making music with one another. A somber setting evolves into soaring melodies to...