Carl Strommen
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Mineola Waltz
Originally composed in 1890 by John W. Hawd, this Carl Strommen arrangement was scored for the centennial celebration of the Village of Mineola. The Algonquin term Mineola literally means “a friendly and pleasant village.” Mineola Waltz is a similarly pleasant work with a familiar-sounding melody and all of the flourish and panache of a distinctive waltz.SKU: AL26756 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Paths of Glory
With just a bit of a different bend, composer Carl Strommen presents us with a concert march that escapes the ordinary and the expected, moving us through this work with a flow that fascinates. Style concepts are an important teaching tool within its measures, presenting a flowing lyrical line as well as contrasting pulsating thrusts. This is a perfect work with which to open your concert or change the pace after the performance of a major work or arrangement. Highly recommended!SKU: ALBDM00004 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Platte River Hoedown
A “hoedown” is a Western American dance form closely associated with a jig, reel, or clog dance, performed traditionally as fiddle tunes in the bright, energetic, and upbeat style often found in the pulse of bluegrass music. This delightful piece provides a tuneful and rhythmic representation of this music for concert band. (3:00)SKU: AL41960 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Poco Loco
Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, “Sunny.” The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Additional percussion parts can be added if desired. The lower instruments have an easy yet meaty part in this chart. The bottom line is a quality chart that’s fun to play, educational and well received by the audience. (3:50)SKU: ALJEM02034 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Ramsgate March
Look no further for your new concert march with a British flavor. This very full sounding original has varied textures and an exciting finish. Crisp melodies build to a tutti ensemble statement. This solidly scored march is suitable as a contest warm-up and is super for any program. (2:14)SKU: ALBDM02010 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Santa’s in Town
You better watch out—this fine swing chart on the classic holiday favorite is easy to put together, swings, has a written trumpet solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, and a modulation. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart will be effective with minimal prep time! (3:40)SKU: AL33341 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Sonny’s Place
Here’s a swinging original composition featuring the saxophone section. No doubt about it, the saxes will crave this one, but not to worry, the brass and rhythm sections will love it too. First, your saxes will spend some quality time together on these solos in unison, harmony and a cappella, but always swinging. Then, a powerhouse stop-time ensemble section for the brass and fun chord changes and nice kicks over this blues progression for the rhythm section will keep up the energy. This chart is titled in honor of the defunct premier jazz club on Long Island. Commissioned by the Nassau-Suffolk Jazz Band, composer Carl Strommen went all out with this swinger. Great chart!SKU: ALJEM00014 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
The Opener II
Open any concert with this swingin’ chart that will make your audience sit up! At a tempo of 208 BPM or faster, written solo space for tenor and trumpet 2, lead trumpet range to written B above the staff, and an optional vibes part, The Opener II by Carl Strommen is complete. (3:10)SKU: AL41131 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Tiny Capers
Jazz trumpet legend Clifford Brown composed it and arranger Carl Strommen adapted this bebop classic into an excellent swing chart. The opening melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, followed by written-out 8-bar solos for each, a nice sax soli and easy brass ranges all combine to produce a great big band chart.SKU: AL38672
