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As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Consummation album, this speedy bebop classic is a fabulous showcase for just about any number of soloists. A fully-voiced sax soli, rousing...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Consummation album, this speedy bebop classic is a fabulous showcase for just about any number of soloists. A fully-voiced sax soli, rousing...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent,...

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets' Altered State CD, this big band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Elemen...

Written to develop the melodic playing skills of proficient players, these unaccompanied solos range from the dramatic to the romantic in mood and style.

John Beck, head of the percussion department at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester (NY) has written 'The Jury', containing all the musical and technical concepts of classical timpani performing....

In this challenging duet, a simple fugue is taken through a series of intriguing variations. Midway through the piece, a brief improvisation for each player provides an opportunity to show off their m...

This timpani duet is a contemporary portrayal of an increasingly animated conversation between two people. As the players communicate through their drums, a variety of solo, tutti and call-and-respons...

From Tschaikowsky's immortal Nutcracker, this selection for grade 5 piccolo players retains the original style of the classic theme, making it a perfect choice for contests and recitals. Duration 1:20...

This composition has all the sounds of the U.S.A. for grade 5 piccolo solo with piano accompaniment. Try to pick out all the different segments of famous American songs that the writer uses. This piec...

Piccolo players and flutists alike will love this edition of the Prelude from Carmen by Bizet. Perfect for encores, this all-time classic is sure to delight audiences while being a joy for performers....

Commissioned by the Oslad Saxophone Quartet, this Mintzer opus combines classical components and modern styles. The first movement, Montuno, has a Latin feel. By contrast, Gently is slow and expressiv...

This four-movement opus is an impressive blend of the French saxophone quartet tradition, American R&B grooves, and jazz harmonies. It all comes together for a sensational piece for proficient quartet...

This contemporary original for experienced players consists of four movements in contrasting styles. The first is a spirited theme with multiple meter shifts (4/4, 3/4, 9/8), the second is an expressi...

Recorded by the New Century Saxophone Quartet of their CD A New Century Christmas (Channel Crossings), this edition features organ chorale preludes by master composers Bach and Brahms that are most of...

This energetic quartet version for capable players of the Mozart classic contains delightful contrast and is a valuable addition to the literature. Perfect for recital or contest programming.

Scott Joplin's immortal ragtime classic comes to life again in this setting by Frank Halferty. As is the case with all great arrangements, everyone plays a part in the main action and participates in...

These Bach classics are great for church and concert use, and feature interesting solo opportunities for all instruments.

Beautifully arranged by tubist Jeff Tomberg while he was attending the University of Florida in 1988, this setting of the iconic Mozart theme has become standard concert and contest fare. Playing with...

Adapted in 1988 by tubist Karl Kramer during his days with The Brass Ring, each member of the quintet is showcased in one of the five movements -- trumpet in March Of The Royal Lion, French horn in Sw...

Named as America's National March in 1987 by Congress, this amazing transcription assigns the famous piccolo solo to trumpets in the closing section (trumpet high notes are C6 for 1st, Bb5 for 2nd). W...