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-25-14073
Description: This brooding minor blues tune is an original by drummer
Stockon Helbing. Enjoy the softer sound of big band, with these light textures and contrapuntal lines that swerve together to highlight this tune's distinct dark vibe. Great for high school and college bands. Two versions of this chart are included: intermediate/pro bands and one for high school level.
Top Note Trumpet: 2nd ledger B
Top Note Trombone: 3rd ledger A
Mutes: Harmon, Cup
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set
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-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-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-75-14033
Description: This chart is highly playable and very musical. There are some very approachable Gil Evans-type figures paired with a modern st 8th ballad style. The improvised solo is in the Tenor 1 part, and an important written solo on piano finishes the chart. The haunting opening gives the performers a chance to experience modern aleatoric performance. The brass parts are within a playable range, making this a great choice for many levels of groups.
Top Note Trumpet: High B (written)
Top Note Trombone: Ab above the staff
Mutes: Tpts: bucket and cup
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets (opt 5th), 4 Trombones, Guitar (opt), Piano, Bass, Drums
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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-85-14028
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-65-14020
Description: Song For Rebecca is in a Straight-Eight groove with a written Bass line and a written Piano line. Song For Rebecca can be played as a Quartet or a Quintet with a Counter Line. A version with strings is also available in the Maxwell Tree Music catalog.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert B in the staff ( or above the staff if playing 8va ).
Top Note Trombone: Concert F# above the staff if playing the melody.
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Eb, Bb, Bass Clef, Treble Clef concert parts provided.
Catalog Number: MTM-65-14019
Description: Song For Rebecca is in a Straight-Eight groove with a written Bass line and a written Piano line. Song For Rebecca can be played as a Quartet or a Quintet with a Counter Line. It can also be played as a Quartet and a String Quintet. The version without strings is also available in the Maxwell Tree Music catalog. Please note, the audio recording does not feature strings, however strings parts are included with this chart.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert B in the staff ( or above the staff if playing 8va )
Top Note Trombone: Concert F# above the staff if playing the melody
Mutes: None
Doubles: None
Instrumentation: Eb, Bb, Bass Clef, Treble Clef concert, 3 Violins, Viola, Cello parts provided.
Catalog Number: MTM-65-14018
Description: "Eye Of Jupiter" is an up tempo combo chart that features non-functional harmony, odd melodic/harmonic phrasing, and is a through-composed song. The Bass part goes between written Bass lines doubled on Piano and Slashes. In the Harmonic style of Wayne Shorter.
Featured:
Top Note Trumpet: Concert F# top of the staff
Top Note Trombone: Concert F# above the staff
Mutes:
Doubles:
Instrumentation: Eb, Bb, Bass Clef, and Treble Clef concert parts provided.
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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Catalog Number: MTM-65-14016
Description: "Blue" is an 11 piece Chamber Jazz Piece. It deals with unique doubles in the sax section. The Trombone solo is more modal while the Piano solo is over the changes, which are a little challenging. It deals with elements of unison playing, dense voicings, and counter lines. There’s also a rubato solo piano section in the middle of the chart. A beautiful chart if you are trying to introduce different size ensembles to your students.
Top Note Trumpet: Concert Bb above the staff.
Top Note Trombone: Concert Ab above the staff.
Mutes: No
Doubles: Soprano/Alto Clarinet (can play on alto sax), Tenor/Clarinet, Tenor/Bass Clarinet ( an play on tenor if no bass clarinet), Bari Sax/Flute.
Instrumentation: Soprano/Alto Clarinet ( can play on alto sax ), Tenor/Clarinet, Tenor/Bass Clarinet ( can play on tenor if no bass clarinet ), Bari Sax/Flute, 2 Flugel/Trumpet, 2 Trombones, Piano, Acoustic Bass, Drums.
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