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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Sidewinder
One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan’s Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar state the head in the beginning joined later by the rest of the ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet, tenor and drums.SKU: HL7011919 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Sign Me Up!
An excellent chart by one of the finest writers of grade 2 level charts. It’s a funky-rock groove at 132 BPM with written-out solos for trombone and alto. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. A big shout chorus, a stop-time section, and a brief drum solo, too. This chart has all the ingredients for your band to succeed. Optional parts include flute, clarinet, and vibes.SKU: AL47021 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Silent Night and All That Jazz!
Ho, ho, ho and feel that swingin’ beat! “Silent Night” and “The First Noel” really swing in this creative treatment of those favorite Christmas carols. Your students will love the jazz rhythms and harmonies, while your audiences will be tappin’ their toes! A great introduction to swing eighth notes for the young band.SKU: AL20671 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Silhouette of a Dream
Some of the most rewarding moments in band can come when the players are emotionally moved by a well-constructed lyric composition. Richard Saucedo’s Silhouette of a Dream offers this type of opportunity with its flowing lines and captivating harmonies. Great for teaching tone quality, phrasing and blend. Dur: 3:40SKU: HL04005511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Silk Road
Take a journey on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that linked the Far East with the Western world in this imaginative piece by Robert Sheldon. Exotic harmonies combine with driving rhythms and colorful percussion to create a soundscape of shifting sands and faraway lands. A solo alto saxophone references the sound of a Turkish sorna to open the piece, leading to the persistent rhythm and modal melodies. Finger cymbals, shakers, and hand drums help to represent the culture of this remote part of the world. (2:19) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 3.SKU: AL49501 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Silver Celebration
Commissioned by the Richardson (TX) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style with the bravura of epic film scores, resulting in a piece that is both festive and celebratory in nature. The opening is a rousing 6/8 march featuring various sections of the band and exciting cross rhythms, and then contrasted with a beautifully flowing lyric statement. A brief percussion feature leads to the final section, recapping the opening themes with a flourish and dramatic appeal. Dur: 5:00SKU: HL04004105 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Silver Winds
Inspired by the official Command Exhibition Parachute Demonstration Team from Fort Benning, Georgia, your performers and the audience will enjoy Victor López’s musical journey from the haunting beginning to the dark heroic melody with the ostinato skillfully written in a seamless fashion. Beautiful color is brought to the melody with the joining of the baritones, flutes, and clarinets. The lyrical section involves a chorale-like clarinet choir accompanying a beautiful oboe solo. The rousing finale brings built upon a driving pulse carried by the low voices as this work races to a close. “Silver Winds” is exciting to conduct and to prepare.SKU: AL24769 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Silverado
This is the definitive arrangement of Silverado! Scored with composer Bruce Broughton’s blessing, this Randol Bass arrangement will undoubtedly be the highlight of your program. Featuring soaring woodwind lines intertwined seamlessly with bold brass melodic statements, this arrangement is impressive to the max! (6:30)SKU: AL29632 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Silverbrook
Rarely does a Grade 2 composition contain as much musical depth and variety as this powerhouse from the pen of Michael Sweeney. The impressive opening strains lead to a fast-paced ostinato accompanying an explosive melody in the trumpets. After a delicate lyric section, the fast pace returns and the piece drives to a powerful finish. Dur: 4:25 (Includes full performance CD)SKU: HL04002414 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Simple Gifts
This grand traditional American folk song is suitable for every beginning band. The concrete scoring of the melody in a straightforward manner allows the flowing melody of sheer spender to dominate. Although it is set in 4/4 time, this arrangement, once mastered, would serve as a splendid introduction to cut-time. (2:00)SKU: ALBDM00028 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Since I Fell for You
Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD “Explosive!,” this dynamic and swingin’ setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano, plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in place of vibes if desired.SKU: HL07011642 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Since I Fell for You
This sultry, bluesy ballad gets the Dave Wolpe treatment. Dave has written a chart that features your best alto sax player. This version of an ever-popular tune is smooth from start to finish. Great chord changes! (duration 4:22)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Sing, Sing, Sing
All the key ingredients you would expect in this timeless swing tune while staying accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with trumpet 1 to written E top space, a written drum solo, and a big shout chorus at the modulation to bring it all home. Great tune—an essential chart to your jazz ensemble library.SKU: AL36020 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Sing, Sing, Sing
A few twists and turns added to the original Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd (and band) pleaser. The chart features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clarinet. Solo changes provided for all sax parts (clarinet) and lead trumpet range is to high F-sharp.SKU: AL38708 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Singin’ in the Rain
Here’s a super swing chart for the younger player from arranger John Denton. From the MGM movie of the same name, this melody is well known to all ages. John has included a tenor solo with written solo provided and carefully kept the brass ranges and tempo quite reasonable keeping this chart accessible to this level. You’ll really like the simple but clever harmonic twist and modulation that John included, and the swing figures are all logical and easy to teach. Singing in the Rain will make you happy again!SKU: ALJEM01030 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Siorai September
Translated from Gaelic as “Eternal September,” this marvelous setting for band is designed to take each listener back to their own vivid fall memories on a college campus. Commissioned by the University of Notre Dame and premiered at their Carnegie Hall performance in 2010, this work is also dedicated to the composer’s father, Dr. Samuel J. Hazo, a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame. Additionally, Dr. Hazo’s poem “Home Are the Sailors” is incorporated in the middle of the piece. Rich in musical references and varied textures, this is a dramatic and rewarding work for mature ensembles. Dur: c. 5:30SKU: HL04003043 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Sir Duke
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and “Sir Duke” was on top of the charts. Michael Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch. The middle section goes into a double time swing and includes a solo for tenor sax, a soli for the saxes, and also a drum break. All the familiar lines from the original are still there too.SKU: HL7011893 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Six P.M.
The laid-back style of David Benoit is apparent in this Jobim-esque composition from his 2006 CD “Full Circle.” Mark’s version features smooth harmonies and flowing lines in an excellent adaptation for jazz ensemble that is suitable either for festivals or casual concerts. (Boosey & Hawkes)SKU: HL48019475 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Siyahamba (We Are Marching)
A traditional song of the Zulu people originating in the KwaZulu province of South Africa, “Siyahamba” is built upon persistent ostinatos with a driving percussion contribution as a background setting the stage for the charming theme. You’ll hear several call-and-response patterns which are characteristic of traditional African music. An engaging addition to the beginning band literature with enticing multicultural roots.SKU: AL24711 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sketches of Spain
Take two Spanish dances and one noted composer and what do you have? Sketches of Spain from the pen of Dave Black. This original work captures the essence of old Spain in two movements inspired by well-known Spanish dances, the tango and paso doble, that shows off the talents of your band. This barn-burner is a great way to end your concert with a musical “olé!”SKU: AL20557 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Sky Bound
Inspired by a poem by the ancient Persian poet Rumi: “Love calls, everywhere and always. We are sky bound. Are you coming?” The imagery of ascension is evident in the rising musical motives, and the energy and drive of the music concludes with an affirmation of hope. (5:30)SKU: AL41963 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sky Dance
Using a recurring four-note motif and a variety of textural punctuations, here is a stunning and fresh-sounding overture from Richard Saucedo. A slow and lyric middle section featuring woodwind colors and rich emotional contours provides a stark contrast to the rhythmic intensity of the opening and closing sections. Dramatic and powerful! Dur: 4:15SKU: HL04002985
