December

December is a Maria Schneider - esque chart that features tenor (opt. soprano) and trumpet (opt. guitar or vibes) solos. The ethereal melody floats over a 6/4 even-eigth groove. Solo changes are challenging, but more mature soloists (and rhythm section) will have no problem. Some piano voicings are provided; bass part is both notated and slashes. 5-5-4-4 (alto 1 dbls. flute, ten 1 opt. dbls soprano, bari dbls clarinet. Separate flute and clarinet parts included.) This chart will be a stunning change of pace for college or strong high school band. Difficult.