Subee Scoot

Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass section drives the B section in a shout-chorus style. Three solo sections include both optional written solos and chord symbols for students who are ready to improvise. A sax soli with tight harmonies highlights the sax section.

Program Notes

Subee Scoot was named in honor of a Subaru WRX sports car that has tirelessly shuttled two musicians and all of their gear to over a thousand gigs in five years. A sports car is a handy vehicle when time is short between gigs…or when, say, a saxophonist accidentally leaves her saxophone at home. For its efforts on behalf of a busy performing duo, this sports car is granted its own theme song.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2020
Duration: 3:55

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Instrumentation

Flute (optional)
Alto Saxophone 1 (double with Clarinet 1)
Alto Saxophone 2 (double with Clarinet 2)
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4 (optional)
Trombone 1 (double with F Horn 1)
Trombone 2 (double with F Horn 2)
Trombone 3
Trombone 4 (optional)
Tuba (optional)

Vibes (optional)
Guitar
Piano
Electric Bass
Drum Set