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Vince Gassi
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Mood Indigo
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo (though the recommended tempo is 108 BPM). The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass and saxes. It even has a 4-bar stop-time section for a rhythmic contrast. The Duke would be pleased that you’re playing one of his songs on your next concert program.SKU: AL36053 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Mysterion
Mystery and majesty combine to make this dynamic piece an attractive concert opener or festival piece. A bold opening, a solemn lyrical section, and a rhythmic transition, all with strong support from the percussion, bring the listener to a climactic ending. (2:50)SKU: AL39607 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Niobe
Niobe is a fun bossa nova-style chart with a straight-eighth note feel for the young player. Vince Gassi scored Niobe with a catchy yet easy melody with written solos for 1st tenor sax and 1st trombone. 1st trumpet range is to fourth space E (written). An excellent chart!SKU: AL26862 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Oak Island Odyssey
The Vikings, Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and Marie Antoinette—these are the legends of Oak Island and its two hundred year old tale of exploration and intrigue in Nova Scotia, Canada. With bold themes and energetic drive, this musical odyssey captures the sense of adventure that has surrounded the ongoing quest for buried treasure. (4:30)SKU: AL39647 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Orinoco Cocoa
An easy Latin chart for the young player, composer/arranger Vince Gassi blended Orinoco Cocoa just right, with a terrific melody that sticks in your head, written out alto sax and trombone solos, 1st trumpet range to written F top line and a fun piano part. This one has a great Latin essence and is accessible. (4:24)SKU: AL29776 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Pacific Attitude
What is a “Pacific Attitude?” It’s cool, it’s refreshing, it’s a fun-to-play rock chart. This one is easy to play, quick to rehearse, and includes a written tenor sax solo, a nice ensemble interlude, a few strategically placed one-measure drum solos and a 1st trumpet range to written E, top space. The band will dig this chart and ask to play this one every rehearsal. A winner, for sure. (3:22)SKU: AL30618 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Reboot
Here’s a drivin’, funky rock chart at 124 BPM that will grab you with its infectious hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Dig the brief written-out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1. After the hip bridge, a modulation steps it up a notch.SKU: AL36023 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Rock, Paper, Scissors
A driving beat, infectious melody, and finger snaps make this tune a real toe-tapper. This one will be an instant hit, and there is plenty of fun for all. Each section gets to play the melody, and the percussionists will delight in providing a driving rock beat throughout (paper and scissors optional). (2:10)SKU: AL39608 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Sails
You’ll feel the wind at your back as this bright march weighs anchor with a bold opening and sets sail with flutes and oboes stating the main theme. Sails unfurl and the rest of the fleet (ensemble) joins in. Counter-lines and flourishes are added. Eventually the seas calm during a passage through a slower lyrical section where the opening thematic material is developed. But wait, there is land in sight! A new key is stated, and all return safely to port.SKU: AL41948 -
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 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Stay Tuned
What would a piece for band entitled Stay Tuned sound like? How about one part tune up, one part driving energy, one part tuneful melody. Add to this that the tuning note is always present somewhere throughout (even in the lyrical section) whether sustained or rhythmically varied. Stay tuned with this great Vince Gassi original for audience fun! (2:55)SKU: ALPK-0008586 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Take the “A” Train
This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington, and scored it exactly right—not too difficult but with fun-to-play parts. It includes brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! (3:05)SKU: AL30614 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
The Big Band Theory
This fun swing chart, “Big Band Theory,” is played around 150 BPM with written solos for tenor 1 and trombone 1. Vince Gassi included easy brass ranges, an interlude, unison section solis, and optional parts to include vibes. It’s all here! (3:15)SKU: AL43670 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
The Holly and the Ivy
Adorn your holiday concerts with this charming new setting of a familiar English carol. To open, we hear a jubilant proclamation leading to a presentation of the melody in 4/4 by the trumpets, supported with clarinets and light percussion. Soon, the low brass revels in the theme while the woodwinds festoon and decorate. Spirits are lifted with a change of key until we are gradually transported to a gentle variation in 3/4 where all is calm. It isn’t long before we hear the exuberant melody again and all is brought to a joyous conclusion. You’ll be programming this one for years to come.SKU: AL37790 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Tsunami
In 1,500 B.C. the volcano of Santorin, an island to the north of Crete, exploded with unprecedented violence sending millions of tons of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, producing intense atmospheric shock waves, and creating disastrous tsunamis. It is now believed that this caused the extinction of the great Minoan civilization. This piece was written in the spring of 2004, prior to the more recent tsunami in December of that year, and is dedicated to the memory of all who were affected by that disaster.SKU: AL24670 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 4
Vision Quest
A vision quest is defined as a journey taken alone in the wilderness to find one’s spiritual and life direction. Take your audiences on a mystic journey with this exciting new work by Vince Gassi. Bold themes and angular rhythms are contrasted with a poignant lyrical section. Frequent meter changes and interesting harmonies will provide ample opportunity for your young musicians to grow musically. (6:00)SKU: AL38379 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
We Stand on Guard
Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stand on guard for our safety. (2:40)SKU: AL44160 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Where Stand the Dauntless
A fanfare, a lyrical theme, and driving energy embody the spirit of the dauntless—the brave and amazing young musicians of Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga in Ontario, Canada. This exciting work is a perfect concert opener and contest piece. (2:35)SKU: AL48113 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Wings of Apollo
NASA’s Apollo program is known for landing the first humans on the moon in 1969. In this composition, your dauntless adventure begins with a powerful lift off. Once achieved, the main theme is presented by flutes, oboe, and then trumpets, with stabilizers provided by baritone, tenor sax, and eventually the remainder of the crew. Stage 1 boosters (a strong, rhythmic accompaniment) provide the propulsion needed to voyage through to a sea of tranquility (lyrical section). From there we journey to an adventurous transition and a final re-entry of the main theme. (2:35)SKU: AL44973 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Zero Gravity
This lyrical melody was scored with an easy rock groove for full ensemble. Features include a stop-time interlude, lead trumpet range to written F top line, clear and accurate rhythm section parts, and quality educational material for all winds throughout.SKU: AL38660
