Catalog Number: MTM-45-16088
Description: Fast and aggresive, More Than Just a Single Road is inspired by a photograph by Twin Cities artist, Jennifer Sandquist. Full of twists and turns, it's a strong opener or closer for a well-rehearsed band. It featuring solos for trumpet, baritone sax and drums.
Appears On:
Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington – “BiCoastal Collective: Chapter Five” (not yet released)
Top Note Trumpet: High F#
Top Note Trombone: F#
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
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Price: $50.00
Catalog Number: MTM-25-15085
Description: This fusion tune is inspired by the music of progressive jazz/funk groups such as Pat Metheny Group and the Yellow Jackets. The horns are challenged to play independently and blend in this tapestry of textures. A long expressive trombone solo comprises the middle section and an open drum solo leads up to the climax.
Top Note Trumpet: 3rd ledger E
Top Note Trombone: 5th ledger D
Mutes: Harmon
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2/Flugel, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4/Flugel, Trumpet 5/Flugel, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3 (solo), Bass Trombone, Guitar, Electric Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
Catalog Number: MTM-81-15083
Description: "Home" is a melodic tune with a straight 8ths feel. It showcases the band's ability to use dynamic contrast, build sections and blend well with and across the sections. There is an extended piano solo as well as a more aggressive solo section for the trumpet and drums. A distorted guitar adds to the rock feel of this section.
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger Db (opt. E)
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger C
Mutes: None
Doubles: Flugelhorn
Instrumentation: Alto 1, 2, Tenor 1, 2, Bari Sax, Trumpet 1, 2, Flugelhorn 3, Trumpet/Flugelhorn 4, Trombone 1, 2, 3, Bass trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14055
Description: An aggressive 5/4 groove tune about giant robots. Fun and crushing!
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14054
Description: "The Morning Of" features a challenging odd meter groove in 7/4.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14051
Description: A fun and easy funky/rock groove tune. Very approachable for beginner improvisers.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14050
Description: A faster paced swing tune in the style of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw. Fast fun with a funk interlude to break it up.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14048
Description: A fun and funky swung eighth notes tune about a turtle named Aquarius.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-41-14038
Description: The Beat In Progress is a highly demanding chart for the advanced college jazz ensemble. It was selected for the 2012 Jazz Educators Network (JEN) Composition Showcase, as well as recognized in 2010 for an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Award Honorable Mention. Drawing inspiration from modern Electronic Dance Music as well as contemporary jazz harmony, The Beat In Progress is set at a punishing tempo to showcase the drums in a Drum'n'Bass style (An electronic music genre). Featured soloists are Alto Saxophone and Piano, with circular breathing recommended in the Alto Saxophone 1 part for an extended section.
Top Note Trumpet: G5
Top Note Trombone: F4
Mutes: Harmon, Cup
Doubles: Soprano Saxophone, Flugelhorn
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 5 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-75-14031
Description: This entertaining and playable cha-cha is great for experienced high school jazz groups and college jazz ensembles. The melody features a mixed voice quartet of trumpet, alto, tenor, and trombone. The solo changes are easy and teachable but definitely not boring. There is an open solo section for anyone to take a ride. This is a very fun, crowd-pleaser that ensembles love to play!
Top Note Trumpet: written C above staff
Top Note Trombone: A above staff
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar (opt), Piano, Bass Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14029
Description: An aggressive and hardboppish up-tempo powerhouse for the classic pairing of trumpet and tenor. Highlights include a clever intro/send-off to the chart, a “mooing” trombone interlude and an intense shout section which features the drummer soloing around powerful ensemble figures. A showcase for the ensemble as well as trumpet & tenor soloists, The Stakeout makes a great opener or closer. Performed by the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble. Recorded by the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights on "At First Light."
Appears On: West Point Band’s Jazz Knights – “At First Light”
Top Note Trumpet: G 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: A 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14025
Description: An up-tempo swinger with solos for trumpet and tenor that ends with an all-out halftime ensemble shout chorus. The inspiration for this arrangement was to imagine the Buddy Rich Band playing the theme to a cop show. Makes a great opener or closer.
Top Note Trumpet: G 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Bb 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14024
Description: Commissioned by the Brockport, NY High School Commission Project 2009-2010, Cancion del Diablo Azul is a high energy latin-infused piece sure to be a favorite of both the band and audience alike! Featuring a breakdown section that builds in layers to a powerful send-off for an open drumset/percussion solo - it's a great piece to feature all of your percussionists! Open solo space over simple chord changes in each horn section, as well as written out rhythm section parts make this an enjoyable chart for schools and intermediate ensembles.
Top Note Trumpet: B 5 (written)
Top Note Trombone: G 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-65-14017
Description: "Convergence" has Bob Brookmeyer and Maria Schneider influences. It features Saxophones and Trombones on tricky melody and counter-melody lines. There are 3 main grooves through-out this chart, moving between Swing, Straight- eighth, and 12/8. It also features dense harmonies at times in the horn voicings, great for the developing college Jazz Ensemble. The solos are modal in nature, with the Soprano Sax solo being in odd meter, Trombone being in 12/8, and an open Drum solo. A challenging, but fun chart.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert D above the staff
Top Note Trombone: Concert A above the staff
Mutes: Trumpets Harmon, Trumpets Cup, Trombones Cup.
Doubles: Soprano Sax lead
Instrumentation: Soprano Sax lead, Alto sax, 2 Tenors, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums
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Price: $65.00
Catalog Number: MTM-45-14010
Description: Commissioned by Galen Jeter and the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, Helicopter is A funky get-down that's sure to be the engine on the groove truck.Harmonically interesting, Helicopter is sure to get you audience moving and you band grooving.
Top Note Trumpet: High D, optional double A
Top Note Trombone: High C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation:
Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, Trumpets 1-5, Trombone 1-4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum set
