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Ryan Fraley: Front Burner Blues

As the title suggests, this one is hot! Based on an up-tempo blues, this solid chart has a catchy riff and involves the full ensemble. With very limited ranges and approachable, swinging rhythmic figures, Front Burner Blues is within reach of even very young ensembles. Written solos with changes are provided for all instruments, so feel free to open this one up. A great way to introduce your students to the blues and to feature your talented soloists! (2:45)

Front and Center : First Movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont

Famed bandmaster Arthur Delamont always started his concerts with a rousing overture, and Front and Center is in this proud tradition. In a non-stop 9/8 rhythm, this piece explodes with energy and effervescence. Full of powerful fanfares, lively melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts, this exciting concert opener moves through different musical colors without ever losing its relentless drive. An exhilarating tour-de-force showcasing all sections of the band! Front and Center is the first movement of A Tribute to Arthur Delamont and was commissioned by the West Vancouver Youth Band.

Front and Centre!

Here's a marvelous and appealing first march for any young group. Carefully scored so that every section of the band has interesting parts, Paul uses a nice mix of full ensemble playing, counter lines, a percussion interlude and woodwind melodies.

Violas Front and Center

The unsung heroes of the orchestra move into the spotlight with this showcase that also teaches the rest of the ensemble the experience of playing important background and accompaniment parts. This short tuneful movement is justwhat you need to motivate your viola section and bring a welcome change of pace to your next concert.

Front and Center : (March)

Stolen Moments

Paul Jennings' chart on this dynamite minor blues features a front line of trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. It gives your top players a real chance to shine.

Soul Sacrifice

Even if you don't remember the show-stopping performance by Santana at Woodstock in 1969, this exciting Latin production will bring the house down! Percussion section front and center!

Dixieland Parade

Featuring a front line of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, and tuba, here's three classic Dixieland tunes combined in a superb showcase for developing groups. Includes: Five Foot Two, Sweet Georgia Brown, and Charleston.

Alexander's Ragtime Band : Trumpet Section Feature

Here's a great showcase for your entire trumpet section - a snazzy, two-beat number that's filled with cleverness and easy gimmicks. Stand them all up front and let them please your crowd!

Y.M.C.A.

This is one of those rare tunes that is well-known to virtually all age groups. However, you might have to discourage the parents in the front row from doing the 'YMCA' choreography!

Leo

Here's a fresh sounding new original from Frank Mantooth. Written as a medium tempo Bossa, this inventive piece features a front line of trumpet, tenor, and trombone with solo space for each and well crafted ensemble writing.

Hark! The Herald Tubas Sing

As the title implies, your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to the low end of your band.

Fiddlers Three

Heres a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number thats ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward young players...a contemporary fiddling stylecombined with sense of adventure.

Traditional: Just a Closer Walk with Thee

This timeless spiritual classic gets the front burner treatment from Disney writer Chris Sharp. A lush opening chorale gives way to a driving New Orleans street beat with tenor solo (as written or with changes) and an easy shout chorus. A real cooker!

Duelin' Fiddles

Based on the popular Dueling Banjos, this foot stompin' number by Lloyd Conley recreates the question-and-answer musical dialogue, this time played by your featured violinists, staged in front of the orchestra. Here's a greatopportunity for showmanship, cleverness, and fun for your next concert.

Duelling Xylos : Mallet Percussion Duet With Concert Band

Take your two best percussionists, stage them up front and let them dazzle your audience with this clever feature for two xylophone players (or 1 xylophone and 1 marimba). Using the classic Dueling Banjos, Richard Saucedo haswritten a great novelty with easy band parts as accompaniment.

500 Miles High

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated first by a front line of alto,tenor and trumpet before the entire ensemble gets into the act. Solos are included for trumpet and piano.

Stop the Cavalry

Stop the Cavalry is a song about a British soldier at the front line whowrites a fictional letter to "Mr Churchill", begging him to send the armyhome because he'd prefer to spend Christmas with his darling. Thisrelaxed anti war song with a generous touch of British humour willcertainly help your band make a successful start or end to any concert.

Stop the Cavalry

Stop the Cavalry is a song about a British soldier at the front line whowrites a fictional letter to "Mr Churchill", begging him to send the armyhome because he'd prefer to spend Christmas with his darling. Thisrelaxed anti war song with a generous touch of British humour willcertainly help your band make a successful start or end to any concert.

Stop the Cavalry

Stop the Cavalry is a song about a British soldier at the front line whowrites a fictional letter to "Mr Churchill", begging him to send the armyhome because he'd prefer to spend Christmas with his darling. Thisrelaxed anti war song with a generous touch of British humour willcertainly help your band make a successful start or end to any concert.

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Trombones front and center on this one! Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Absolutely, here is a fabulous chart that features a relaxed “two” feel in the beginning, then gradually gathers steamall the way to the end. A great feature number for the entire trombone section – however, the full ensemble gets a chance to open up as well.

In Walked Bud

Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique “Monk-isms” that his music is known for. This terrific version for jazz ensemble features a front line of alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and guitar, alternating with passages for the full ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax.

Celia

Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli for the entire trumpet section. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, then a sax soli and ensemble shout round things out in this impressive chart!

Keaton Henson: The Tallowmere Annual (Book/MP3)

The Tallowmere Annual  is a unique collection of words, sound, and ink paintings by musician and artist Keaton Henson . This hardback, special limited edition, mixed-media book tells the fragmented story of a town that never existed, Tallowmere, seemingly empty, showing only outlines of living things, words once spoken, and the sounds of distant mourning. The first of its kind, the book’s front cover holds an MP3 pack embedded with an audio jack for headphones and sound controls. Readers can plug in and listen to a recorded score created specially by Keaton as an accompaniment to reading the book and viewing the artwork. Visit  www.welcometotallowmere.com  for more information. Detailed Specification: Cover : Cased edition with scuff proof matt lamination, 4-colour with spot UV front and back. Insides:  End papers: black, 140gsm uncoated wood-free paper, 128 pages, 157 gsm matt art paper in sewn sections Original artworks created by Keaton: India ink on paper. Black and white striped head and tail bands. Battery pack features:  Embedded in cardboard panel on front inside cover, 3x AAA batteries supplied with each pack, removable batteries, On/off switch. Audio playback features:  Audio chip has play/stop button and volume controls, audio lasts for approx. 20 mins, audio jack to be inserted centrally into the bottom of the cased cover.

Rockin' Juniors

Young people have their whole future in front of them. Such a message is reflected in this fresh and sparkling short work by Christian Bouthier. It is composed for a flexible line-up, with each part plays a significant role meaning there is something of interest for all players. The lively rock tempo is maintained throughout, providing an easy work which is full of energy!