Patty Darling

This great piece could easily be a theme song for the next cops and robbers TV show! A wonderful, contemporary fusion piece in 3/4, Patty Darling's composition focuses a fair amount on the piano. Ther...

Another wonderful original by Patty Darling, The Next Chapter is a fresh, contemporary easy-to-play chart. Starting with a light rhythmic feel, this great tune settles into a happening rock groove whi...

Vortex is ...the freshest, most innovative, hippest, intelligent, and artistic writing for large jazz ensemble that I've witnessed in years - Fred Sturm. Patty has once again created a highly original...

Idioteque' was recorded on Radiohead's 2000 CD Kid A, and Patty Darling's chart is a model for arranging contemporary pop/rock music for big band. It's rare to find such an artful and creative score t...

Extensions is a funky, hip-hop fusion chart with nice mood changes throughout. This chart generates a lot of excitement without a lot of high blowing (written B in the trumpet part). This piece has an...

This is an easy, medium-rock chart, accessible by any middle school band. Patty Darling has written a very cute and playable piece. The improvised section has the blues scale included for solo referen...

Patty Darling takes us on a Latin Rock pilgrimage in 3/4 time with the occasional 4/4 and 5/4 meters in this exciting new composition that was commissioned by Lawrence University for the Fred Sturm Ja...

Written with the younger band in mind, this fun, easy-to-play chart can be performed as written or used as a tool to reinforce ear training and improvising. There is ample solo space for alto saxophon...

This chart was commissioned for the Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend and is one of Patty's best charts yet. Patty Darling's writing career has skyrocketed because of her ability to write relevant,...

This chart is a great addition to a growing collection of Radiohead charts that has provided bands throughout the world with wonderful, unique choices for their jazz band programs. Patty Darling has a...

Sierra Music is pleased to present yet another wonderful, contemporary composition by Patty Darling. She has provided us with many publications ranging from our 'Easy-to-Play' series to the 'Radiohead...

This wonderful original composition by Patty Darling adds another great chart to Sierra's Easy To Play series. Set as a medium Latin tune, 'Crystal Cove' is scored with very moderate ranges and playab...

Patty Darling brings us yet another great contemporary chart: “Twists and Turns!” Imagine yourself on a road trip with smooth stretches and beautiful scenery, interrupted by occasional sharp turns and...