Catalog Number: MTM-91-15084
Description: This piece features a strong, yet simple melody. The harmony, as well as the melody of the song, is derived equally from the realms of pop and jazz. The melody is doubled by guitar and flugelhorn, while the ensemble writing is focused on reinforcing the strong melodic nature of the piece. The written intro performed by the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) aims to outline the path of the song, harmonically.
Top Note Trumpet: High C#
Top Note Trombone: High Bb
Mutes: None
Doubles: Flugelhorn (4th Trmpt)
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, Trumpets 1-4, Trombone 1-4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-61-14067
Description: An extended form piece for big band, the majority of which is at a brisk swing tempo. The middle section of the piece is a haunting ballad featuring a tenor saxophone solo.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert B above C5
Top Note Trombone: Bb above middle C
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bariton Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-21-14064
Description: Bubbly original calypso tune featuring tenor sax and guitar. Somewhat in the style of St. Thomas, but with more harmonic variation and longer (32 bar) AABA form. Features a challenging 'horns only' ensemble section, reminiscent of of the Boss Brass.
Top Note Trumpet: D (written)
Top Note Trombone: C (above middle C)
Mutes: Trpts-cups/harmons, Trombones-cups
Doubles: Trpts/Flugels
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 5 Trumpets (trpt. 5 optional), 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Aux percussion could be added (just make a copy of the drum part).
Catalog Number: MTM-61-14056
Description: A slow, haunting, jazz ballad, with the principle melody on guitar, as well as a solo section for guitar.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert A above the staff
Top Note Trombone: Ab above middle C
Mutes: Harmon
Doubles: Soprano Sax
Instrumentation: Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
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-51-14053
Description: A chill Reggae Jazz ballad with a sweet melody which acts as a spring board for improvisation.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14052
Description: "The Day After" is a medium Swing tune in the Post Bop style.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, 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-51-14047
Description: A "cool" medium swing song in the Miles Davis vein.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone:
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-51-14037
Description: Mellow, straight eighth note piece that allows the ensemble to focus on dynamic contracts and textures to create intensity.
Top Note Trumpet:
Top Note Trombone: N/A
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Flugelhorn (or trumpet), Tenor Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14028
Description: The Dark Moon waxes and wanes very similarly to an actual lunar cycle, with cyclic figures washing in and out over melodic material throughout the piece. Extended solo space for soprano sax and guitar serves the composition as much as it features the soloists. Layers of simple melodic lines over modern harmony and sounds make this a piece any ensemble can enjoy. Great feature for a sax section that can double (alternate non-doubling parts also included). Recorded by the West Point Band's Jazz Knights on "Turning Points."
Appears On: West Point Band’s Jazz Knights – “Turning Points”
Top Note Trumpet: Eb 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Bb 4
Mutes: Trumpets: Harmon, Straight
Doubles: 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet (alternate parts without double included); Flugels
Instrumentation: Soprano, Alto, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-85-14026
Description: This song has a curious, lyrical melody over a unique set of chord changes that flows naturally, but not predictably over a slow straight-eighth jazz feel. Flugelhorn, baritone saxophone & guitar share the melody as well as the solo space. An easy read that has a modern sound, it's very playable by intermediate ensembles. Performed by the New York All-State Jazz Ensemble. Recorded by the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights on "Commissions 2006."
Appears On: West Point Band’s Jazz Knights – “Commissions 2006”
Top Note Trumpet: F 6 (written)
Top Note Trombone: Ab 4
Mutes: None
Doubles: Alto 1: Flute; Flugels optional for trumpet section
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Catalog Number: MTM-25-14021
Description: This “in your face” techno/rock tune is an epic adventure through the Atmosph-Mire! If you’re looking for a reason to crank the guitar to 11 and send your band into overdrive this is the chart. This appears on the Tyler Mire Big Band’s CD “Enter the Atmosph-Mire”
Top Note Trumpet: 4th ledger G
Top Note Trombone: 4th ledger B
Mutes: Harmon (Trumpets), Buckets (Trombone)
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet/Flugel 3, Trumpet 4, Trumpet 5 (optional), Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Electric Bass, Drum Set
